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Electricity
A database referring to the existence of a flow of electric charge.
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Conductivity
Electrical equipment; Electricity
The capability of a conductor to carry electricity, usually expressed as a percent of the conductivity of a same sized conductor of soft copper
Conductor
Electrical equipment; Electricity
1) A wire or combination of wires suitable for carrying an electrical current. Conductors may be insulated or bare. 2) Any material that allows electrons to flow through it.
Conductor shield
Electrical equipment; Electricity
A semiconducting material, normally cross-linked polyethylene, applied over the conductor to provide a smooth and compatible interface between the conductor and insulation. This smooth semiconducting ...
Conduit
Electrical equipment; Electricity
A channel for holding and protecting conductors and cables, made of metal or an insulating material, usually circular in cross section like a pipe. Also referred to as Duct.
Conduit fill
Electrical equipment; Electricity
Volumetric measurement of the duct space occupied by the cables inside, expressed as a percent.
Conjunctive test
Electrical equipment; Electricity
A parametric or specific test of a protection system on all components and auxiliary equipment that are connected.
Connector
Electrical equipment; Electricity
A conductive coupling device used to connect conductors together.
