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TM 55-1905-223-24-4
GLOSSARY - CONT
DEFINITIONS - CONT
CIRCUIT CONT
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where the path has been disrupted, such as an open switch or circuit
breaker, thus stopping current flow.
CIRCUIT BREAKER
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A protective device for opening a circuit when current flow exceeds a
predetermined value.
COOLANT
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The circulating element, generally fresh water, which carries away the
heat generated by the friction of moving parts of an engine.
CONDUCTOR
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A wire, cable, bus, or other device intended to distribute current from the
supply to the load. Technically, a conductor is any device which will
permit the flow of current.
CONTACTOR
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A device for opening and closing an electric circuit. Contactors are
normally used in motor circuit where large amounts of current are
controlled.
CURRENT
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The flow of electrons in a circuit forced by an applied voltage potential
(See Alternating Current and Direct Current).
CYCLE
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A complete set of events before repetition occurs. In alternating current
or voltage, a cycle starts at zero, continues to a maximum positive
value, returns to zero, continues to a maximum negative value, and is
completed at zero.
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A two terminal solid-state device which permits current to flow in one
direction, but not in the other. In alternating current circuits, a diode will
permit one half cycle to flow but will resist the flow of the opposite half
cycle of current. Thus, alternating current is converted to direct current
by a diode.
EXCITATION
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The direct current input to the field coils of a generator which produces
the magnetic flux required for inducing voltage into the generator stator
coils.
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An electrical device used for supplying the excitation to the generator
field (see Exciter Rotor and Exciter Stator).
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