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Electricity

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

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multi-element transducer

Electrical equipment; Electricity

A transducer having two or more measuring elements. The signals from the individual elements are combined to produce an output signal corresponding to the measurand.

multi-section transducer

Electrical equipment; Electricity

A transducer having two or more independent measuring circuits for one or more functions.

multi-shot reclosing

Electrical equipment; Electricity

A re-closing scheme that permits more than one re-closing operation of a CB after a fault occurs before lock-out occurs.

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)

Electrical equipment; Electricity

This is used in place of the PPI (Producer Price Index) system.

nameplate rating

Electrical equipment; Electricity

The normal maximum operating rating applied to a piece of electrical equipment. This can include Volts, Amps, horsepower, kW, or any other specific item specification for the equipment.

National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)

Electrical equipment; Electricity

NEMA provides a forum for the standardization of electrical equipment and is located at 2101 L Street N.W., Washington, DC, 20037.

neutral conductor

Electrical equipment; Electricity

In multiphase circuits, the conductor used to carry unbalanced current. In single-phase systems, the conductor used for a return current path.

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