Electricity

Electricity

A database referring to the existence of a flow of electric charge.

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concentric stranding

Electrical equipment; Electricity

A stranding configuration in which individual wires are stranded concentrically with no reduction in overall diameter. Typically used for bare conductors

conduct

Electrical equipment; Electricity

The ability of two conductors separated by a dielectric to store electricity when a potential difference exists between the conductors.

conductivity

Electrical equipment; Electricity

The capability of a conductor to carry electricity, usually expressed as a percent of the conductivity of a same sized conductor of soft copper

conductor

Electrical equipment; Electricity

1) A wire or combination of wires suitable for carrying an electrical current. Conductors may be insulated or bare. 2) Any material that allows electrons to flow through it.

A semiconducting material, normally cross-linked polyethylene, applied over the conductor to provide a smooth and compatible interface between the conductor and insulation. This smooth semiconducting ...

conduit

Electrical equipment; Electricity

A channel for holding and protecting conductors and cables, made of metal or an insulating material, usually circular in cross section like a pipe. Also referred to as Duct.