Electricity

Electricity

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

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Oil breakers

Electrical equipment; Electricity

A type of high voltage circuit breaker using mineral oil as both an insulator and an interrupting medium. Typically, these units were produced for use at voltages from 35 kV to as much as 345 kV. ...

Omni directional antenna

Electrical equipment; Electricity

This is like a dipole antenna because it radiates its signal 360 degrees horizontally; however, its signal is flatter than a dipole's allowing for higher gain.

On load tap changer

Electrical equipment; Electricity

A tap changer that can be operated while the transformer is supplying load.

One-axis tracking (photovoltaic)

Electrical equipment; Electricity

A system capable of rotating about one axis for tracking of the sun.

A fuse used on overhead electrical distribution systems that is held in place by two springs. This device and its holder have generally been replaced by Fused Cutouts where the fuse element in an arc ...

Lead dioxide (battery)

Electrical equipment; Electricity

The higher oxide of lead present in charged positive plates. It is frequently referred to as lead peroxide.

Lead sulphate

Electrical equipment; Electricity

A lead salt formed by the action of sulfuric acid on lead oxide during paste mixing and formation. It is also formed electromechanically when a battery is discharged.