Electricity

Electricity

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

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Neutral ground reactor

Electrical equipment; Electricity

A reactor used to connect the neutral point of a three phase system to ground. Neutral Ground Reactors are used to limit ground fault current on Neutral Grounded (WYE) systems.

Neutral grounding resistor

Electrical equipment; Electricity

A device that connects the neutral point of a three phase system to ground. Neutral Grounding Resistors are used to limit ground fault current on Neutral Grounded (WYE) systems.

Standard that provides guidance on implementing appropriate work practises that are required to safeguard workers from injury while working on or near exposed electrical conductors or circuit parts ...

Network interface card (NIC)

Electrical equipment; Electricity

Network Interface Card is a device utilised by a computer to connect to a wired or wireless network.

Nickel cadmium battery

Electrical equipment; Electricity

The assembly of one or more cells with an alkaline electrolyte, a positive electrode of nickel oxide and negative electrodes of cadmium.

Nominal capacity (battery)

Electrical equipment; Electricity

A designation by the battery manufacturer which helps identify a particular cell model and also provides an approximation of capacity. It is normally expressed in ampere-hours at a given discharge ...

Nominal voltage

Electrical equipment; Electricity

A nominal value assigned to a circuit or system for the purpose of conveniently designating its voltage class. The actual voltage at which a circuit operates can vary from the nominal within a range ...