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Current Limiting

Electrical equipment; Generators

A feature that protects the electrical equipment from damage under overload conditions such as a short circuit. The maximum output current is automatically limited to a predetermined safe value. If ...

Current Rating

Electrical equipment; Generators

The maximum current that a piece of electrical equipment is designed to carry or produce.

Differential Relay

Electrical equipment; Generators

A differential relay is a protective device that is fed by current transformers located at two different series points in the electrical system. The differential relay compares the currents and picks ...

Digital Master Control (DMC)

Electrical equipment; Generators

This device is designed to control the power systems in a facility.

Draw Out Unit

Electrical equipment; Generators

A draw out unit is a structure that holds a circuit breaker in an enclosure. It has a movable carriage and contact structures that permit the breaker to be removed from the enclosure without manually ...

Dropout Voltage

Electrical equipment; Generators

The voltage at which a device fails to operate properly or safely

Distribution Circuit Breaker

Electrical equipment; Generators

A device used for overload and short current protection of loads connected to a main distribution device.

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