Receives electric power from a nearby generating facility and uses a large power transformer to increase the voltage for transmission to distant locations. Electrician certification glossary of terms electrical nonmetallic smurf tube tubing tuberias electricas no metalicas tubo smurf. Dictionary technical english mechatronics robotics. The electrical deposition of metallic ions as neutral atoms on an electrode immersed in an electrolyte. Sqc sr sram srf ss ssc ssop standard definition te. Electrical energy is measured in wattseconds the product of power. Adapter a cord or block style device with different ends that allows different devices to connect ac alternating current. 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.
The amount of physical work a system is capable of doing. Alternating current ac an electric current that reverses its direction many times a second at regular intervals. Printed in the united states of america on acidfree paper. Hello everyone, im patricia sherman in oklahoma usa right now. This is a text book on basics of electrical engineering intended for all specialization in b tech engineering. Glossary of terms ampere the measurement of intensity of rate of flow of electrons in an electric circuit. Normally used in uk houses at 240v rms alternating at 50 times per second 50 hertz. Discharge the conversion of the chemical energy of a battery into electric energy.
Electron theory the theory which explains the nature of electricity and the exchange of free electrons between atoms of a conductor. Alternating current ac ammeter ampacity amperehour ah ampere a apparent power armature capacitance capacitor circuit circuit breaker conductor corona current i cycle demand dielectric constant dielectric strength diode direct. A selection of english spanish electronics, electricity dictionaries, glossaries and terminologies compiled by lexicool. Basic electrical terms and definitions understanding electricity requires knowledge of these basic electrical terms. Glossary of terms for the electric utility industry nc state university. Download comprehensive dictionary of electrical engineering pdf ebook comprehensive dictionary of electrical engineering comprehensive dictionary of electrical engineering ebook author by dr s k bhattacharya comprehensive dictionary of electrical engineering ebook free of registration rating. Comprehensive dictionary of electrical engineering editorinchief phillip a. Copper wiring is the most widely used electrical conductor. Pictorial glossary the pictorial glossary includes definitions and illustrations for many terms that are frequently used in the electrical industry.
This dictionary glossary of engineering terms has been compiled to compliment the work developed as part of the multidisciplinary design project mdp, which is a programme to develop teaching material and kits to aid the running of mechtronics projects in universities and schools. Capacitors are made from two electrical conductors separated by an insulator. One watt is equivalent to one joule per second, corresponding to the power in an electric circuit in which the potential difference is one volt and the current one ampere. The standard unit of measurement for electric current that is equal to one coulomb per second. It defines the quantity of electrons moving past a given point in a circuit during a specific period. Dec 15, 20 terminologies are different for different sorts of fields of life like medical, sciences, information technology, engineering like mechanical, electrical and civil engineering. Practitioners had created a global electric telegraph network and the first professional electrical engineering institutions were founded in the uk and usa to support the new discipline. You can help enhance this page by adding new terms or writing definitions for existing ones.
Electrician certification glossary of terms 1 of 26. Glossary dictionary of electronics terms hobby projects. A glossary of electrical terms become an electrician electricians are skilled tradespeople working in a variety of different residential and industrial settings. Howe ver, if readers discover any errors or think that any important terms have been omitted, please. Im teaching robotics and beginning some electronics here in an. A few terms that were included in the initial glossary have. French terms for common electricalengineering words. This control of electrons is accomplished by devices that resist, carry, select, steer, switch, store, manipulate, and exploit the electron. Terms that are underlined and italicized are included in the glossary as a separate definition. It goes on to explain the fundamental principles and components, relating them constantly to realworld examples.
A fitting that permits access to conductors in concealed. These symbols are used in illustrations throughout this dictionary. This engineering dictionary compendium offers you dictionaries and glossaries with detailed explanations and definitions of terms, phrases, acronyms and abbreviations related to engineering. Current the rate of flow of electrical energy through a conductor or wire, comparable to the amount of water flowing in a pipe. I hope that both learners and professionals in requirements engineering will find this structure useful and consider consulting the glossary to be worthwhile. Ac drive an electronic device used to control the speed of an ac motor. Pdf electrical engineering dictionary by phillip a. Every effort has been made to be concise and accurate, without talking down to the.
Standing wave ratio star ground star point static ram statistical process co. Glossary dictionary of electronics terms a a abbreviation for ampere a unit of electrical current. Electrolyte any substance which, in solution, is dissociated into ions and is thus made capable of conducting an electrical current. As free electrons move from one atom to another, an electron flow is produced.
Capacitor a basic electrical component that stores electric charge. Curious about what these and other slang terms mean. What are the basic terms in electrical engineering. The base means that the network uses baseband com munication rather than broadband communi cations, and the 2 stands for the maximum length of cable segment, 185 meters almost 200. Electrical telegraphy may be considered the first example of electrical engineering. Electronics is the branch of science that deals with the study of flow and control of electrons electricity and the study of their behavior and effects in vacuums, gases, and semiconductors, and with devices using such electrons. Also referred to as a conventional transformer, this transformer is constructed with the primary and secondary circuits isolated insulated from each other, such that there is no electrical or. The ball slides within a bored cylinder, against the pressure of a spring, which pushes the ball against the detent, a hole of smaller diameter than the ball. Electrical parts and materials should be approved for the specific project and compliant with local and national electrical codes.
Glossary of electrical and electronics engineering wikipedia. Identify the electrical circuits found in the project area, turn them off and tag them with a note before working with the electrical wiring. Electropedia also known as the iev online contains all the terms and definitions in the international electrotechnical vocabulary or iev which is published also as a set of publications in the iec 60050 series that can be ordered separately from the iec webstore. That is why we created this short glossary of mustknow power monitoring and electrical terms. Relief typically added to a sheet metal part to relieve stress, or the tear, that occurs when a portion of a piece of material is bent. Iec 60050 international electrotechnical vocabulary. This popular dictionary, formerly published as the penguin dictionary of electronics, has been extensively revised and updated, providing more than 5,000 clear, concise, and jargon free az entries on key terms, theories, and practices in the areas of electronics and electrical science. Electropedia also known as the iev online contains all the terms and definitions in the international electrotechnical vocabulary or iev which is published also. Appendix a contains the standard symbols used in electrical and electronic diagrams. The 10 refers to the transfer rate used on standard ethernet, 10 megabits per second. Some of these cookies are essential to the operation of the site, while others help to improve your experience by providing insights into how the site is being used.
However, glossaries like this one are useful for looking. Ammeters are always connected in series with the circuit to be tested. New definitions have been added in the fields of wireless technology, robotics, and artificial intelligence. Electrical engineering 101 covers the basic theory and practice of electronics, starting by answering the question what is electricity. Pdf comprehensive dictionary of electrical engineering. Dictionary of electronics and electrical engineering. Short for ampere, an amp is a unit used to measure the rate of flow of an electric current. Dictionary of mechanical engineering oxford reference. The sulfuric acid water solution in a storage battery is an electrolyte. A dictionary of electrical words, terms and phrases survivor library.
The goal is to establish standardized, highquality instruction and continuing training in requirements engineering, thereby improving the practice of requirements engineering. Stb stc step down dc dc step down regulator step down switcher stepdown dc dc stepup dcdc storage area network strobe subscriberloopinterf. Electropedia is produced by the iec, the worlds leading organization that prepares and publishes international standards for all electrical, electronic and related technologies collectively known as electrotechnology. Free from any electrical connection to a source of potential difference and from. Words and definitions you need to know such as current, voltage, resistance, and more.
English to japanese translation glossaries in various disciplines. This third edition includes more realworld examples and a glossary of formulae. Over 5,200 entriesthis popular dictionary, formerly published as the penguin dictionary of electronics, has been extensively revised and updated, providing clear, concise, and jargon free az entries on key terms, theories, and practices in the areas of electronics and electrical science. Relief typically added to a sheet metal part to relieve stress, or the tear, that. Ieee standard glossary of software engineering terminology. Kids learn about electricity glossary and terms in the science of physics. Whether you are an electrician, contractor, or just someone trying to understand what your local electrician is jabbering about, use the glossary to learn trade slang and. This is the type of electrical current supplied by a battery.
English spanish electronics, electricity dictionary lexicool. Electrical engineering became a profession in the later 19th century. A branch of electrical science dealing with the laws of electricity at rest. Dictionary of electronic and engineering terms, dictionary. A dictionary of electronics and electrical engineering. Electric current is measured in amperes or amps electric current is measured in amperes or amps. Nov 02, 2015 still, it wouldnt hurt you to be familiar with at least some of the most basic terms you will come across in your endeavors. A term used for power when it is necessary to distinguish among apparent power. An ampere is the amount of current that will flow through a resistance of one ohm under a pressure of one volt ampere rating the currentcarrying capacity of a fuse. Certified professional for requirements engineering glossary 12 z the glossary consists of two parts. Electromagnet core of magnetic material, generally soft iron, surrounded by a coil of wire through which electrical current is.
Drypack is a method for packing integrated circuits in a moisture free environment. Electrical engineering glossary of electronic terms, letter a definitions including technical drawings when required to assist in the description. Alternating current ac the type of mains electricity used in the uk having a cyclical current waveform. Engineers use engineering notation a subset of scientific notation to avoid using fractions. No part of the electrical engineering dictionary crcnetbase cdrom. The pictorial glossary includes definitions and illustrations for many terms that are frequently used in the electrical industry. This glossary of electrical and electronics engineering pertains specifically to electrical and electronics engineering. Index of electrical engineering terms maxim ee glossary. Glossary of caddrafting terms glossary bend relief. Electrician certification glossary of terms english spanish. The illustrated dictionary of electronics8th editionhas been revised, clarified, and updated, reflecting technological advances of recent years. An electrical device for measurement of a quantity under observation or for presenting a characteristic of the quantity.
Glossary of electrical engineering terms and definitions listed alphabetically. Seventh edition modern dictionary of electronics free. In referring to the osi model, this is the top or seventh layer containing all user or application programs. Please see the bottom of the page for glossaries of specific fields of engineering. National academies of sciences, engineering, and medicine. These substations are located at switching points in an electrical grid. Most of the terms listed in wikipedia glossaries are already defined and explained within wikipedia itself. Common mechanical engineering terms ball and detent n a simple mechanical arrangement used to hold a moving part in a temporarily fixed position relative to another part. Ammeter an instrument for measuring the flow of electrical current in amperes. Comprehensive dictionary of electrical engineering pdf.
Glossary all terms and definitions listed alphabetically. Abbreviation for american national standards institute. A dictionary of electronics and electrical engineering is the most uptodate quick reference dictionary available in its field, and is a practical and wideranging resource for all students of electronics and of electrical engineering. The expended electrical energy of the excitation current in a transformer. Watthour wh a unit of electrical energy equivalent to a power consumption of one watt for one hour. A vocabulary list featuring electrical engineering.
Understanding electricity requires knowledge of these basic electrical terms. The author builds a genuine understanding of the fundamentals and shows how they can be applied to a range of engineering problems. Direct current electrical current constant or pulsating whose electrons flow in one direction only. This glossary of engineering terms is a list of definitions about the major concepts of engineering. The glossary presented in this document has been endorsed by ireb as the standard glossary of terms for the cpre. Appendix a glossary of terms and definitions guidebook.
It is written in a downtoearth style and explains jargon, technical terms and schematics as they arise. Ieee standard glossary of software engineering terminology ieee std 61 0. In our everyday life we as a civil engineers need to memorize alot of words and terms which some times is difficult task. Pdf basics of electrical engineering a text book for. Electrical engineering is the designing, constructing, and maintenance of electrical. A free electron leaves a void, which can be filled by an electron forced out of its orbit from another atom. Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples log in dictionary. Electronic components usually use currents that are less than 1 amp. This highvoltage vocabulary list covers circuits, conductors and insulators, electromagnetism, energy, and much more. American morse codea system of dotand dash signals originated by. Conductor a material that allows the free flow of electric charge. Glossary of power transformer terms photo by radar. Electrical engineer definition, the branch of engineering that deals with the practical application of the theory of electricity to the construction of machinery, power supplies, etc. Topics covered include heat transfer, combustion, control, lubrication, robotics.
Over 7,400 entriesthis new dictionary provides definitions and explanations for mechanical engineering terms in the core areas of design, stress analysis, dynamics and vibrations, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics, in over 7,400 clear and concise a to z entries, many illustrated. Scroll through our collection of slang terminology used in the electrical industry. One terminal is always positive and another is always negative. Glossary dictionary of electronics terms a hobby projects. Electrical engineering definition and meaning collins.
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