Inst ToolsInst ToolsInst Tools
  • Courses
  • Automation
    • PLC
    • Control System
    • Safety System
    • Communication
    • Fire & Gas System
  • Instrumentation
    • Design
    • Pressure
    • Temperature
    • Flow
    • Level
    • Vibration
    • Analyzer
    • Control Valve
    • Switch
    • Calibration
    • Erection & Commissioning
  • Interview
    • Instrumentation
    • Electrical
    • Electronics
    • Practical
  • Q&A
    • Instrumentation
    • Control System
    • Electrical
    • Electronics
    • Analog Electronics
    • Digital Electronics
    • Power Electronics
    • Microprocessor
  • Request
Search
  • Books
  • Software
  • Projects
  • Process
  • Tools
  • Basics
  • Formula
  • Power Plant
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Electrical Basics
  • Animation
  • Standards
  • 4-20 mA Course
  • Siemens PLC Course
Reading: Electrical Wiring Terminology
Share
Notification Show More
Font ResizerAa
Inst ToolsInst Tools
Font ResizerAa
  • Courses
  • Design
  • PLC
  • Interview
  • Control System
Search
  • Courses
  • Automation
    • PLC
    • Control System
    • Safety System
    • Communication
    • Fire & Gas System
  • Instrumentation
    • Design
    • Pressure
    • Temperature
    • Flow
    • Level
    • Vibration
    • Analyzer
    • Control Valve
    • Switch
    • Calibration
    • Erection & Commissioning
  • Interview
    • Instrumentation
    • Electrical
    • Electronics
    • Practical
  • Q&A
    • Instrumentation
    • Control System
    • Electrical
    • Electronics
    • Analog Electronics
    • Digital Electronics
    • Power Electronics
    • Microprocessor
  • Request
Follow US
All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited.
Inst Tools > Blog > Electrical Theory > Electrical Wiring Terminology

Electrical Wiring Terminology

Last updated: October 3, 2018 10:06 am
Editorial Staff
Electrical Theory
No Comments
Share
1 Min Read
SHARE

To understand electrical wiring schemes used in power distribution systems, you must be familiar with the following terms.

Ampacity – the current in amperes that a conductor can carry continuously under the conditions of use without exceeding its temperature rating.

Bond – the permanent joining of metallic parts or circuits assuring electrical continuity and capacity to safely conduct any current likely to be imposed.

Conductor – any wire, cable, or substance capable of carrying an electrical current.

Ground – a conducting connection, whether intentional or accidental, between a circuit or piece of equipment and the earth, or some body serving as earth; a place of zero electrical potential.

Ground voltage – the voltage between any given conductor and any point at ground potential.

Leg – a current-carrying conductor intended to deliver power to or from a load normally at an electrical potential other than ground.

Neutral – a current-carrying conductor normally tied to ground so that the electrical potential is zero.

Phase voltage – the greatest root mean square (effective) difference of potential between any two legs of the circuit.

Don't Miss Our Updates
Be the first to get exclusive content straight to your email.
We promise not to spam you. You can unsubscribe at any time.
Invalid email address
You've successfully subscribed !

Continue Reading

Three Phase AC Generators
Applying Kirchhoff’s Voltage Law
Calculate Power in Series RL Circuit
Losses in AC Generator
Three Phase Wattmeter
Ammeter
Share This Article
Facebook Whatsapp Whatsapp LinkedIn Copy Link
Share
Leave a Comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Stay Connected

128.3kFollowersLike
69.1kFollowersFollow
210kSubscribersSubscribe
38kFollowersFollow

Categories

Explore More

Moving Iron Vane Meter Movement
AC Induction Motor Slip
AC Generator Parts
AC Motor Theory
Ohm Meter
Methods of Producing Voltage (Electricity)
Capacitance and Capacitive Reactance
Voltage and Current Phase Relationships in an Inductive Circuit

Keep Learning

Calculate Power in Parallel RCL Circuit

Calculate Power in Parallel RCL Circuit

Types of Capacitors

Types of Capacitors

Transformer Tap changer

Transformer Mutual Induction

Voltage Drop in a Series Circuit

Series Resistance

3-Wire, Three-Phase Delta Wiring System

3-Wire, Three-Phase Delta Wiring System

Inductor Principle

Inductance and Inductive Reactance

Single Line Diagram

Single Line Diagram

Armature Current in a DC Motor

DC Motor Torque

Learn More

PLC Ladder Logic Example

PLC Ladder Logic Example

Valve Non-rising Stems

Valve Functions and Basic Parts of Valve

PLC Programming for Level Switches

PLC Programming using Level Switches

ACSR (All Aluminium Conductor Steel Reinforced)

What is an Overhead Cable? Types of Overhead Conductors

Level Gauge Working Animation

Sight Glass Level Measurement Principle

Bellows-Type Steam Trap

Bellows Steam Trap

wedge Flow meter

What is a Segmental Wedge Flow Meter?

Bellow Principle

Bellows

Menu

  • About
  • Privacy Policy
  • Copyright

Quick Links

  • Learn PLC
  • Helping Hand
  • Part Time Job

YouTube Subscribe

Follow US
All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?