Capacitors

Capacitors

Industry: Electrical equipment; Electronic components

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polystyrene

Electrical equipment; Capacitors

A thermoplastic produced by the polymerization of styrene (vinyl benzene).

potential voltage

Electrical equipment; Capacitors

The work per unit charge required to bring any charge to the point at which the potential exists.

potting

Electrical equipment; Capacitors

Material used to completely surround and cover the capacitor winding. Potting compounds protect components, dampen sound, and dissipate heat.

power

Electrical equipment; Capacitors

The time rate at which work is done; equal to W/t where W is amount of work done in time t. Power will be obtained in watts if W is expressed in joules and t in seconds.

power factor

Electrical equipment; Capacitors

Measurement of the relationship between the AC source voltage and current. Formula: Power Factor equals Watts input divided by the product of Line Volts multiplied by Line Amps.

pressure

Electrical equipment; Capacitors

Force measured per unit area. Absolute pressure is measured with respect to zero pressure. Gauge pressure is measured with respect to atmospheric pressure.