switchgear

Noun

Meaning

switchgear (countable and uncountable, plural switchgears)

(electrical engineering) A device used to control, meter, protect, and regulate electronics as part of electricity generation, transmission, and distribution.

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Alternatively all components of the system such as generators, conductors, transformers, and switchgear would be increased in size (and cost) to carry the extra current. Source: Internet

Because of this, many mercury-arc HVDC systems were built with bypass switchgear across each six-pulse bridge so that the HVDC scheme could be operated in six-pulse mode for short periods of maintenance. Source: Internet

A closed ring network enables variation in the direction of power and fault current through a switchgear transformer. Source: Internet

Busbars and circuit breakers in switchgear may be insulated with glass-reinforced plastic insulation, treated to have low flame spread and to prevent tracking of current across the material. Source: Internet

Just as its exterior uses the design cues of the 7 Series, so too does the 5 Series’ cockpit bears the same dashboard design, layout, and switchgear as the 7 Series. Source: Internet

Focus would be on electrical infrastructure, such as PV modules, batteries, inverters, transformers, MV collection systems, switchgear, and SCADA. Source: Internet

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