Conductors Flashcards
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An insulation used where flexibility and abrasion resistance are of prime importance
Rubber
What two elements are widely used for common conductors?
Copper, Aluminum
The CEC defines this term as voltages 30 volts or less
Extra low voltage pop
A collection of wires twisted together in no particular geometric arrangement
Bunch wiring
This wire is insulated by dipping in varnish or enamel
Magnet wire
What element has excellent conductance
Silver
What is ultimate strength
The amount mechanical stress wire will with stand before it breaks
Excellent malleability good conductance. Used in electronic contacts.
Gold
It is thought of as the opposite of resistance
Conductance
Name 3 problems with Aluminum
Aluminum oxide forms easily at terminals resistance occurs
Electrolysis
Cold flow
Is cheap has high ultimate strength and poor conductance
Steel
A mineral used for insulation and capable of operation and very high temperature
Magnesium oxide
Formula for finding cm to sm and vice versa
Sma= Cma x .7854
Cma= Sma / .7854
A trade name for polyvinyl chloride
Flame seal
Insulation that is moisture and chemical resistant, non-corrosive to copper, high het transferability and not costly
Enamel
A type of insulation material that softens when heated,and hardens when cooled
Thermo plastic
Good malleability and excellent conductance
Silver
Define a bus bar
They are used in high current application, mainly used in distribution, and usually made of copper and aluminum
How do recognize cross link insulation?
XLEP or Xlink
Insulation marked XLEP or X-link
Polyethylene
What awg is the largest solid strand found in??
No. 9 and smaller
Concentric cables twisted together concentrically
Rope strand
Define power circuit wiring:
Conductor and cable installation for distribution of electrical energy within residential, commercial, and industrial buildings
Defines Kirchhoff’s voltage law
Around any closed loop, the algebraic sum of all voltages are zero.