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Cold Junction
Cold Junction: The end of the thermocouple that is kept at a constant temperature in order to provide a reference point.
April 22, 2022
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April 22, 2022
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Compression train
In the oil and gas industry, the compression train is the entire line of equipment that contributes to the process of compressing gas: It includes valves, scrubbers, coolers, and recycling loops.
April 22, 2022
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Concentrating solar power (CSP)
CSP is a technology that makes use of precisely oriented mirrors to concentrate sunlight onto receivers that convert the sun’s radiation into heat. The heat generated is used to produce steam, which runs a steam turbine, or powers a heat engine driving a generator. The thermal energy can also be stored in order to produce electricity at a later time.
April 22, 2022
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Conductor
An electrical conductor is any substance through which electrical current can flow. Since electrical current is a process involving the flow of electrons, how well a material conducts electricity depends on its atomic structure and chemical consistency. Conductivity also depends on how strong the bond is between electrons and the metallic ions with which they are associated. The weaker the bond, the better the conductor. All metals are conductors (copper is a particularly good one). Plastics are not good conductors but make good insulators. Semi-conductors are materials whose ability to conduct electricity can be controlled. Super-conductors, under special conditions, offer no electrical resistance, so electricity can flow indefinitely. More generally, a conductor refers to a material that can transmit electricity, heat or sound.
April 22, 2022
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Contact Resistance
The resistance of the contact point of contact. Generally, the contact resistance includes the conductive resistance of the spring and terminal section.
April 22, 2022
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Converter
An electrical device, comprising a rectifier and inverter, used to alter the voltage and frequency of incoming alternating current in an electrical system. The term may also refer to inverters, rectifiers or frequency converters.
April 25, 2022
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Converter station
Special equipment is needed to convert electricity from alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC), or vice versa.
April 25, 2022
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Critical Pressure
Critical Pressure: The ratio of upstream to downstream pressure where the gas velocity out of the valve is sonic and further decreases in downstream pressure no longer increase the flow.
April 25, 2022
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Current Overflow
A current overflow is displayed for a Temperature Controller with a heater burnout detection function when the heater current exceeds 55.0 A.
April 25, 2022
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Cv or Valve Flow Coefficient
Cv or Valve Flow Coefficient: The number of US gallons per minute of water at 60°F that will pass through the valve with a pressure drop of 1 psi.
April 25, 2022
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Deadband
Deadband: The value of measurement between when a switch actuates and deactuates