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Ambient Temperature
Electrical equipment; Generators
The temperature of the still air surrounding a power supply, measured a minimum of 4 inches from the supply.
Ampacity
Electrical equipment; Generators
Ampacity is the safe current-carrying capacity of an electrical conductor in amperes as defined by code.
Apparent Power
Electrical equipment; Generators
Apparent power is the product of current and voltage, expressed as kVA. It is real power (kW) divided by the power factor (PF).
Armature
Electrical equipment; Generators
The armature of an AC generator is the assembly of windings and metal core laminations in which the output voltage is induced. It is the stationary part (stator) in a revolving-field generator.
Average Daily Maximum Demand
Electrical equipment; Generators
Each day, there is a maximum amount of demand for electric power by the end-users. An average of the daily maximums can be calculated for a period of time.
Backup Protection
Electrical equipment; Generators
Backup protection consists of protective devices, which are intended to operate only after other protective devices have failed to operate or detect a fault.
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