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Generators

Direct Current (DC)

Electrical equipment; Generators

Electric energy of constant value and flowing in one direction.

Distribution Circuit Breaker

Electrical equipment; Generators

A device used for overload and short current protection of loads connected to a main distribution device.

Draw Out Unit

Electrical equipment; Generators

A draw out unit is a structure that holds a circuit breaker in an enclosure. It has a movable carriage and contact structures that permit the breaker to be removed from the enclosure without manually ...

Dropout Voltage

Electrical equipment; Generators

The voltage at which a device fails to operate properly or safely

Earth Fault Protection

Electrical equipment; Generators

A copper bar that electrically joins all the metal sections of the switchgear. This bar is connected to the earth or ground connection when the system is installed. The grounding or earthing protects ...

Efficiency (EFF)

Electrical equipment; Generators

Efficiency is the ratio of total output power to input power expressed as a percentage.

EIA

Electrical equipment; Generators

Electronic Industries Alliance. An organization that helps set standards in the electronics industry.

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