Over 12,000 entries have been compiled from the latest edition of the publication industrial engineering terminology. Bee basic electric engineering is common to first year branches of ug engineeringexpect bt. New terms are being generated and new meanings are being adopted for existing terms. A branch of electrical science dealing with the laws of electricity at rest. New definitions have been added in the fields of wireless technology, robotics, and artificial intelligence. In previous videos, weve talked about the components, or the elements, that are used to make up circuits. Terms that are underlined and italicized are included in the glossary as a separate definition. 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. You must actually build circuits and programs in order to really. Search the online dictionary of industrial engineering terminology. The abbreviations ac and dc are often used to mean simply alternating and direct. This glossary is an update and expansion of ieee std 7291983, ieee standard glossary of software engineering terminology ansi l3i. The electrical science handbook consists of fifteen modules that are contained in four volumes. Every effort has been made to be concise and accurate, without talking down to the.
Terminology institute of industrial and systems engineers. The most fundamental law in electricity is ohms law or vir. The following is a brief description of the information presented in each module of the handbook. Ireb syllabi are complemented by this glossary of requirements engineering terminology and by other, supplementary materials. Power factor the ratio of apparent power flowing to a load divided by the real power. Impedance in an electrical circuit, the apparent opposition to the flow of an alternating current that is comparable to the actual electrical resistance to a direct current. This source is considered a primary reference for the systems engineering and industrial engineering article. In some disks, the address may be compound,consistingofthecylinderortrack and the sector within that cylinder. Power engineering that part of electrical engineering that deals with the generation, distribution and consumption of electrical power.
The most used engineering terminology defined the vitruvius. Ampacity the maximum amount of electric current a conductor or device can carry before sustaining immediate or progressive deterioration. Why engineering in k12 realworld engineering applications and examples concretize complex math and science concepts students are engaged in experiential learning students creativity is challenged, developed, and enhanced students soft skills in communication and teamwork are developed students are better equipped for collegelevel. Ammeter an instrument for measuring the flow of electrical current in amperes. Foreword this foreword is not a part of ieee std 610.
In other words, it is a measurement of the work required to move a unit charge between two points. The electrical deposition of metallic ions as neutral atoms on an electrode immersed in an electrolyte. Dictionary of construction terminology ac an abbreviation for air conditioner or air conditioning. Chapter 1 of the book,basic concepts of electrical engineering. This book contains the very basic knowledge on motors and generators. Normally used in uk houses at 240v rms alternating at 50 times per second 50 hertz. Ac condenser the outside fan unit of the air conditioning system. The electrical rating at or above which damage to the device will occur, to include supply voltage, input and output voltages and junction temperature among others found in a data sheet. Electrical engineering books and notes free download pdf. Volume 1 of 4 module 1 basic electrical theory this module describes basic electrical concepts and introduces electrical terminology. Conductors allow electrical current to easily flow because of their free. 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. Watthour wh a unit of electrical energy equivalent to a power consumption of one watt for one hour.
Basic concepts of electrical engineering 8 the value of the voltage or current of an a. 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. Now you can read electrical technology by bl theraja and ak theraja pdf by downloading into your mobilepc in pdf format. Understanding electricity requires knowledge of these basic electrical terms. Topics covered include heat transfer, combustion, control, lubrication, robotics, instrumentation, and measurement.
Electrical energy is measured in wattseconds the product of power. Home ebooks a text book of electrical technology vol. Pdf chapter 1 of the book,basic concepts of electrical. Index of electrical engineering terms maxim ee glossary.
Glossary of electrical and electronics engineering wikipedia. Bakshi the book starts with the very fundamentals of the electricity subject chapter explains the structure of matter and concept of charge, current and electromotive force, chargecurrent relation, electric resistance, conductivity and resistivity, how temperature affects. Understanding the common jargon used in structural engineering can help you communicate with your architect, engineer, or construction manager more effectively beam a structural member, usually horizontal, with a main function to carry loads crossways to its longitudinal axis. When we see a value such as 10 volts, it is a measurement of the potential difference between two. Pdf electrical engineering dictionary by phillip a. 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.
Ieee standard glossary of software engineering terminology ieee std 61 0. A text book of electrical technology by bl theraja and ak theraja. Dictionary of mechanical engineering oxford reference. Powerfactor correction apparatus intended to bring the power factor of some load closer to 1. Browse the list of 376 electrical engineering abbreviations with their meanings and definitions. The topics are covered in a straightforward, simplified manner which allows you to quickly understand the fundamental principles. Fundamental in engineering mathematics and physics course objectives. Ammeters are always connected in series with the circuit to be tested. Seventh edition modern dictionary of electronics free. Alternating current ac an electric current that reverses its direction many times a second at regular intervals. Alternating current ac the type of mains electricity used in the uk having a cyclical current waveform. This module describes basic electrical concepts and introduces electrical terminology. Moststor age devices may be regarded by the user as a linear array, such as bytes or words in ram or sectors on a disk. The largest collection of symbols in the network in pdf format.
A structural member, usually horizontal, with a main function to carry loads crossways to its. The illustrated dictionary of electronics8th editionhas been revised, clarified, and updated, reflecting technological advances of recent years. Pdf anna university electronics and communication engineering seventh semester books, lecture notes. Annotation this source is available through the institute of industrial engineers. Pennsylvania railroad company, for information con cerning their system of block signaling, and to many others. These symbols are used in illustrations throughout this dictionary. It removes the heat from the freon gas and turns the gas back into a liquid and pumps the liquid back to the coil in the. Adapter a cord or block style device with different ends that allows different devices to connect ac alternating current. Information can take the form of a text file you type into your word processor.
Second, building a viable solar industry is as much about financial and policy engineering as it is about electrical engineering. Appendix a contains the standard symbols used in electrical and electronic diagrams. Engineers use engineering notation a subset of scientific notation to avoid using fractions. Engineering resume buzz words integrated solutions and services integrated systems interdisciplinary requirements internal controls justification studies land surveying services line balancing load monitors logical performance characteristics logistics machinery machinery maintenance maintenance documentation management process manufacturing. The amount of physical work a system is capable of doing. A cord would be a cable by this definition so far, but a cable is part of a permanent installation. Ac drive an electronic device used to control the speed of an ac motor. The most used engineering terminology can be confusing to the average consumer. American morse codea system of dotand dash signals originated by. The sum of the instantaneous voltages in a half cycle wave shape divided by the number of instantaneous voltages. Bakshi the book starts with the very fundamentals of the electricity subject chapter explains the structure of matter and concept of charge, current and electromotive force, chargecurrent relation, electric resistance, conductivity and resistivity, how temperature affects resistance, insulation resistance, batteries and cells. Pictorial glossary the pictorial glossary includes definitions and illustrations for many terms that are frequently used in the electrical industry. Voiceover in this video, were gonna talk about some terminology that we use to talk about, how circuits are put together. The ratio of the signal level at the output of the device to that of its input under a specified set of operating conditions.
You must actually build circuits and programs in order to really understand the concepts. 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. A fourier transform ft converts a signal from the time domain signal strength as a function of time to the frequency domain signal strength as a function of frequency. Free download dictionary of computer science engineering and technology keywords. A dictionary of electrical words, terms and phrases survivor library.
Ieee standard glossary of software engineering terminology. Cable a cable is a set of wires, usually encased in an outer protective jacket. Understanding the common jargon used in structural engineering can help you communicate with your architect, engineer, or construction manager more effectively. Glossary all terms and definitions listed alphabetically. No part of the electrical engineering dictionary crcnetbase cdrom product may be duplicated in hard copy or machinereadable form without prior written. Electronic components usually use currents that are less than 1 amp. Impedance in an electrical circuit, the apparent opposition to the flow of an alternating current that is comparable to the actual. Theraja to present the students with a book that has all the basic concepts of electrical engineering covered in its textual matter. List of all most popular abbreviated electrical engineering terms defined. All information about the international requirements engineering board ireb e. Pdf comprehensive dictionary of electrical engineering.
Also called a variable frequency drive and an inverter. Electrical engineers typically possess an academic degree with a major in electrical engineering, electronics engineering, electrical engineering technology, or electrical and electronic engineering. So, for an example, resistor, capacitor, and inductor, are circuit components. Handbook of electrical science electrical engineering portal. For consultation and interpretation of components, devices and electrical and electronic circuit. The address is then just an ordinal number of the physical or logical position. The fet is one of two major kinds of transistor, the other being the bipolar junction transistor. At the end of the course the student is expected to 1. The v is for voltage, which means the potential difference between two charges.
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