Electricity

Electricity

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

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elbow

Electrical equipment; Electricity

A device used to connect a medium voltage cable (4-35KV nominal) to an electrical component such as a switch or transformer. Its name is derived from the fact that its shape is an "L". Elbows are ...

electrical hazard

Electrical equipment; Electricity

A dangerous condition in which contact or equipment failure can result in electric shock, arc flash burn, thermal burn, or blast.

electrical relay

Electrical equipment; Electricity

A device designed to produce sudden predetermined changes in one or more electrical circuits after the appearance of certain conditions in the controlling circuit.

electrical rafety

Electrical equipment; Electricity

Recognizing hazards associated with the use of electrical energy and taking precautions so that hazards do not cause injury or death.

electrically safe work condition

Electrical equipment; Electricity

A state in which the conductor or circuit part to be worked on or near has been disconnected from energized parts, locked/tagged in accordance with established standards, tested to ensure the absence ...

electricity

Electrical equipment; Electricity

The flow of electrons through a conducting medium.

electrolyte (battery)

Electrical equipment; Electricity

In a lead-acid battery, the electrolyte is sulfuric acid diluted with water. It is a conductor and also a supplier of hydrogen and sulfate ions for the reaction.