The term is used only with reference to currentcarrying parts, which are sometimes energized alive. Glossary of electronic terminology we have tried our best to include as many electronic terminology terms as possible, but please send us your suggesting by contacting us so that we can add more electronic terms in our glossary of electronic terminology. As you study electricity in your engineering program, and as you work with electricity in the power plants, industrial plants, you will hear, read, and use various electrical terms. Appendix a glossary of terms and definitions guidebook. Identify the electrical circuits found in the project area, turn them off and tag them with a note before working with the electrical wiring.
Basic electrical terms and definitions electricalmag. Glossary dictionary of electronics terms a hobby projects. Alternating current ac the type of mains electricity used in the uk having a cyclical current waveform. Ammeters are always connected in series with the circuit to be tested.
Iec 60050 international electrotechnical vocabulary welcome. In adcs, spurious free dynamic range sfdr is the ratio of the rms amplitude of the carrier frequency maximum signal component to the rms value of the next largest noise or harmonic distortion component. Glossary of terms for the electric utility industry. Ampere or amp a unit of measure for an electrical current. For a more thorough explanation, please inquire with cep. The standard unit of measurement for electric current that is equal to one coulomb per second. Electrical cable is available with 3 or 4 wires running through the sheathing. Understanding of electrical terms is compulsory for engineers. Ohm the standard unit for measuring resistance to flow of an electrical current. This glossary of electrical and electronics engineering pertains specifically to electrical and electronics engineering. Glossary of terms construction electrical products. The funds to perform the work are derived from rates and go into a sinking fund that is used at the discretion of the municipality the electric line is in. Short for ampere, an amp is a unit used to measure the rate of flow of an electric current. This article contains definitions and explanations of terminology used and will help you understand what he or she is talking about.
The amount of energy being used by a household or business over any given time period. In elucidating the exact meaning of terms by a brief. Conductor a material that allows the free flow of electric charge. Cable a cable is a set of wires, usually encased in an outer protective jacket. Telecommunications glossary 3 adpcm adaptive differential pulse code modulation. Electrician certification glossary of terms english spanish. Electrical parts and materials should be approved for the specific project and. Glossary of terms used in nerc reliability standards. Nfpa glossary of terms 4 term definition document edition document definining same term document using same definition acceptance an agreement between the purchasing authority and the contractor that the terms and conditions of the contract have been met. Computers and peripheral equip ment operate most reliably with clean power, which is free from electrical noise spikes, dropouts, surges, sags, etc. This type of current is commonly supplied by power companies. Heat rate is the inverse of efficiency, incorporating a factor of 3600 due to the differing units of fuel energy kj and electrical energy kwh there are 3600 kj in 1 kwh. Glossary of electrical and electronics engineering wikipedia.
Not all of the definition listed may apply to your specific model of radio. Capacitor a basic electrical component that stores electric charge. This is a great resource for electricians and people who work around electricity. Glossary all terms and definitions listed alphabetically. A term used to specify ad and da converters adcs and dacs. Ac alternating current acts as it implies, the current flows in one direction and then back the other.
Term explanation and discussion references and related terms heat rate the amount of fuel energy required to produce electrical energy. Every effort has been made to be concise and accurate, without talking down to the. Drypack is a method for packing integrated circuits in a moisture free environment. Glossary page 1 of 5 general terms advanced metering system ams. The illustrated dictionary of electronics8th editionhas been revised, clarified, and updated, reflecting technological advances of recent years. Ac drive an electronic device used to control the speed of an ac motor. In adcs, spuriousfree dynamic range sfdr is the ratio of the rms amplitude of the carrier frequency maximum signal component to the rms value of the next. Seventh edition modern dictionary of electronics free. Glossary of electrical engineering terms and their definitions. That is why we created this short glossary of mustknow power monitoring and electrical terms.
The following are basic terms associated with electricity and have been defined in a general manner. Ham radio terms glossary this is glossary contains general definitions of typical amateur radio terms. Electrician certification glossary of terms 1 of 26. It is believed that part of the difficulty in this respect has been avoided by the free use of crossreferences. Electrician certification glossary of terms electrical nonmetallic smurf tube. The glossary of terms got is an nfpa staff managed project. Ohm the standard unit for measuring resistance to flow of. Glossary all terms and definitions listed alphabetically maxim. Glossary of electronic terminology free online electronics. An item that consumes electricity which is primarily electronic in nature mobile phone, computer, tv etc.
Glossary of electrical terms electrical repairs electrical. A glossary of electrical terms become an electrician electricians are skilled tradespeople working in a variety of different residential and industrial settings. One amp 1 a is the amount of current produced by an electromotive force of one volt acting through the resistance of one ohm. Nov 02, 2015 that is why we created this short glossary of mustknow power monitoring and electrical terms. Comprehensive dictionary of electrical engineering editorinchief phillip a. Electropedia is the worlds most comprehensive online terminology database on electrotechnology, containing more than 22 000 terminological entries in english and french organized by subject area, with equivalent terms in various other languages. Unfortunately, this book cant be printed from the openbook. Pdf comprehensive dictionary of electrical engineering. The device is baked and immediately sealed in a vacuumsealed bag.
Definitions are extracted from each code and standard and compiled into a pdf. Glossary of electrical terms designing buildings wiki. Capacitors are made from two electrical conductors separated by an insulator. Telecommunications glossary3 adpcm adaptive differential pulse code modulation. Leaded chip carrier, also called plcc or plastic leaded chip carrier. Alternating current ac an electric current that reverses its direction many times a second at regular intervals.
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Electric current in which the flow of electric charge periodically reverses direction, whereas in direct current dc, also dc, the flow of electric charge is only in one direction. If you need to print pages from this book, we recommend downloading it as a pdf. Ammeter an instrument for measuring the flow of electrical current in amperes. An enhancement to the electric grid that allows residential customers to use more technologically advanced electric meters that will provide greater detail and increased control over their electric usage. Terms that are underlined and italicized are included in the glossary as a separate definition. A dictionary of electrical words, terms and phrases survivor library. Glossary of terms for the electric utility industry nc state university. Glossary of electrical engineering terms maxim ee glossary.
Appendix c glossary of major terms the national academies. Electrical parts and materials should be approved for the specific project and compliant with local and national electrical codes. Understanding electricity requires knowledge of these basic electrical terms. Normally used in uk houses at 240v rms alternating at 50 times per second 50 hertz. Battery a device that stores and produces electricity from chemical cells. A cord would be a cable by this definition so far, but a cable is part of a permanent installation.
Amp hour or amperehour a unit of measure of a batterys electrical storage capacity. An electronic device used to control the speed of an ac. It is easy to get a little confused when you are talking to an electrician that has been called out to your home or office. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. An agreement between the purchasing authority and the contractor that the terms and conditions of the contract have been met.
As more traditional appliances become smart and internet enabled they too will, in terms of their controllability and system performance, become more like modern. Drypack, drypack is a method for packing integrated circuits in a moisturefree environment. You can help enhance this page by adding new terms or writing definitions for existing ones. Pictorial glossary the pictorial glossary includes definitions and illustrations for many terms that are frequently used in the electrical industry. Free from any electrical connection to a source of potential difference and from electric charge. Copper wiring is the most widely used electrical conductor. It defines the quantity of electrons moving past a given point in a circuit during a specific period. One ampere is the amount of current flow provided when one volt of electrical. Free from any electrical connection to a source of potential difference and. The abbreviations ac and dc are often used to mean simply alternating and direct. In household electrical systems 14 gauge wire is used for 15 amp circuits, 12 gauge for 20 amp circuits, 10 awg for 30 amps, 8 awg for 40amps, and 6 awg for 50 and 60 amp circuits. Electrics electrical glossary is a resource to help you understand terms that electricians use.
A glossary list made up of common terms and phrases used by professionals in the electrical industry. Any significant incident on an electric utility system that results in a continuous outage of 3 hours or longer to more than 50,000 customers or more than one half of the total customers being served immediately prior to the incident, whichever is less. Knowing terms is important to diagnose the problem, but it does not necessarily help you fix the problem itself. A term used for power when it is necessary to distinguish among. Electron theory the theory which explains the nature of electricity and the exchange of free electrons between atoms of a conductor.
Adapter a cord or block style device with different ends that allows different devices to connect ac alternating current. Consult the manufacture for further clarification of modelspecific terms. A method of compressing audio data by recording the differences between successive digital samples rather than full value of the samples. New definitions have been added in the fields of wireless technology, robotics, and artificial intelligence. Arabic, chinese, czech, finnish, german, italian, japanese, korean, norwegian bokmal and. Programmed cell death, a form of cell death in which a controlled sequence of events or. Current multiplied by time in hours equals amphours. Glossary dictionary of electronics terms a a abbreviation for ampere a unit of electrical current.