Tech Terminology
Prime Systems Academy Glossary
Here, we break down complex terms and concepts into simple, easy-to-understand definitions.Our glossary is designed to help you speak the language of tech with confidence. Dive in and start expanding your tech fluency today!
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- Battery Bank A collection of batteries connected in series or parallel to increase voltage or capacity.
- Battery Housing The enclosure that protects and contains batteries, preventing environmental damage.
- Battery Jar The container that holds the battery's electrolyte and electrodes.
- Battery Rack A structural frame designed to hold and secure batteries in place.
- Belleville Washers Conical washers used in busway connections to maintain tension and prevent loosening due to thermal expansion.
- Bonding The process of connecting two conductive objects to equalize electrical potential and prevent static discharge, often required in fuel handling and electrical safety
- Breather A device with desiccant (like silica gel) that prevents moisture from entering the conservator tank.
- Buchholz Relay A protective device installed in oil-filled transformers with conservators that detects gas buildup from internal faults.
- Burn Permit A document required before performing hot work operations (welding, cutting, grinding) to ensure fire safety measures are in place.
- Bushings Insulated devices that allow conductors to pass through the transformer tank without electrical leakage.
- Busway A modular system of electrical distribution using insulated conductors enclosed in a protective casing, typically used in industrial and commercial applications.
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- Calorie per Square Centimeter The unit of measurement for incident energy in an arc flash event. Determines the required level of arc-rated PPE.
- Cell The fundamental unit of a battery that generates electricity through chemical reactions.
- Cell Voltage The voltage measured across the terminals of a single battery cell.
- Cleaning Agents Solutions used to remove corrosion and contaminants from battery terminals and cases.