Noun
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.
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