Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A system of conductors, in an electric generating-station, on which the power of all the generators is collected for distribution into the system, or (in an electric receiving-station) on which the power from the generating-station is received for distribution to the apparatus consuming it.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun an electrical conductor that makes a common connection between several circuits.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- noun An
electrical conductor that carries a largecurrent , especially one that is part of apower distribution system ; typically a thickstrip , or atube , ofcopper oraluminium .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun an electrical conductor that makes a common connection between several circuits
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Examples
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The cause of this delay is due to several factors such as implementation of a new enhanced protection system for the busbar and magnet splices, installation of new pressure relief valves to reduce the collateral damage in case of a repeat incident, application of more stringent safety constraints, and scheduling constraints associated with helium transfer and storage.
LHC 2009 Restart John 2009
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Anywho, if the busbar that got "doughed" was outside any standard energy supply systems, it isn't a matter of high probability due to system size but perhaps bad engineering.
Bread Dropped By Bird Causes Problems for LHC | Universe Today 2009
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Distribution system with switching devices which make it possible to electrically connect and disconnect the outgoing main lines with/from the busbar.
4. Power transmission and distribution in power supply systems Frank Ponemunski 1991
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Longitudinal busbar coupling - I, II, III busbar sections
4. Power transmission and distribution in power supply systems Frank Ponemunski 1991
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The intensive magnetic fields generated as a consequence of such current can physically destroy busbar installations, current transformer heads
4. Power transmission and distribution in power supply systems Frank Ponemunski 1991
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Current-limiting ceils are mainly installed in the busbar branches of medium-voltage plants.
8. Protective, control and supervisory systems as important additional equipment for power installations Frank Ponemunski 1991
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Every control and lead, every busbar and immaterial beam of force was traced and checked.
Galactic Patrol Smith, E. E. 1950
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Everything's burned out or shorted or fused together; I saw one busbar eight inches across melted clean in two.
Omnilingual H. Beam Piper 1934
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It dependes on the voltage of the winding connected to the busbar.
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The 10/32 threaded vertical mounting rails easily adjust in ¼ inch increments for accurate alignment, while numbered U positions and copper busbar attachment points further simplify set-up.
hernesheir commented on the word busbar
Wikipedia says "a thick strip of copper or aluminium that conducts electricity within a switchboard, distribution board, substation or other electrical apparatus."
January 29, 2010