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Everything in the world is made of different combinations of atoms.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>Battery<\/em><\/td><td>A single or group of connected electric cells that produces a direct electric current (DC).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>Blackout<\/em><\/td><td>Total loss of electric power from the power distributor.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>Brownout<\/em><\/td><td>A temporary reduction of voltage supplied by the electric power distributor.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>Capacitance<\/em><\/td><td>The ability of a component to store an electrical charge.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>Charge<\/em><\/td><td>Electricity produced by a surplus or a shortage of electrons in an object.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>Circuit<\/em><\/td><td>The path followed by a flow of electric current.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>Conductor<\/em><\/td><td>A substance or material that allows electrons, or electrical current, to flow through it.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>Current<\/em><\/td><td>The movement or flow of electricity through a conductor.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>Direct Current (DC)<\/em><\/td><td>Electric current flowing in only one direction<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>Distribution Lines<\/em><\/td><td>Overhead or underground power lines that carry electricity through cities and neighborhoods to your home or business.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>Electricity<\/em><\/td><td>The flow of electrons.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>Electron<\/em><\/td><td>A negatively charged particle that orbits the nucleus of an atom. The flow of electrons produces electricity.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>Energy<\/em><\/td><td>The ability to do work. Energy = Power x Time<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>Energy Management System<\/em><\/td><td>A system designed to ensure safety, security, and reliability&nbsp;to an electrical network.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>Fission<\/em><\/td><td>The splitting apart of an atom\u2019s nucleus, releasing heat energy.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>Fuse<\/em><\/td><td>An electrical safety device consisting of a wire or strip of fusible metal that melts and interrupts the circuit when the current exceeds a preset amperage.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>Generator&nbsp;<\/em><\/td><td>A machine which converts mechanical energy into electrical energy.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>Geothermal Energy<\/em><\/td><td>Heat energy that is stored below the earth\u2019s surface.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>Ground<\/em><\/td><td>An electrical connection to the earth.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>Grid<\/em><\/td><td>A power system&#8217;s layout of its substations and power lines.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>Hydroelectricity<\/em><\/td><td>Electricity generated by flowing water making a turbine spin.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>Insulator<\/em><\/td><td>Any material that will not allow electricity to easily flow through.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>Kilowatt (kW)<\/em><\/td><td>A unit for measuring electrical energy. (demand)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>Kilowatt Hour (kWh)<\/em><\/td><td>One kilowatt of electrical energy produced or used in one hour. (energy)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>Lightning<\/em><\/td><td>A flash of light caused by an atmospheric electrical discharge between two clouds, or between a cloud and the earth.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>Lightning Arrestor<\/em><\/td><td>A device used to protect an electrical component from over-voltage.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>Load<\/em><\/td><td>An electrical device or devices that use(s) electric power.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>Magnet<\/em><\/td><td>An object surrounded by a magnetic field that has the ability to attract iron or steel.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>Magnetic Field<\/em><\/td><td>An identified force that exists around a magnet or electrical field.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>Megawatt<\/em><\/td><td>One million watts.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>Meter<\/em><\/td><td>An instrument that records the amount of something passing through it, such as electricity.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>Motor<\/em><\/td><td>A device that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>Neutron<\/em><\/td><td>A basic particle in an atom\u2019s nucleus that has a neutral electrical charge.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>Nuclear Power<\/em><\/td><td>Energy produced by splitting atoms in a nuclear reactor.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>Nucleus<\/em><\/td><td>The center of an atom that contains both protons and neutrons.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>Ohms<\/em><\/td><td>The unit of measurement of the electrical resistance of a material.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>Power&nbsp;<\/em><\/td><td>Energy used to do work measured in watts.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>Power Factor<\/em><\/td><td>The inefficient use of electrical power; the ratio of watts to volt-amperes.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>Proton<\/em><\/td><td>A basic particle in an atom\u2019s nucleus that has a positive charge.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>Radio<\/em><\/td><td>An electrical device that is capable of sending or receiving messages by means of electromagnetic waves through the air.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>Resistance<\/em><\/td><td>The resistance to flow of electricity through a material.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>SCADA Systems<\/em><\/td><td>Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition.&nbsp; A Computer system used to remotely monitor and control substation equipment.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>Socket<\/em><\/td><td>An opening into which something fits, such as a light socket.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>Solar Energy<\/em><\/td><td>Energy produced by the sun\u2019s light or heat.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>Spike<\/em><\/td><td>A short duration of increased voltage lasting only one-half of a cycle.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>Static Electricity<\/em><\/td><td>An electrical charge built up due to friction between two dissimilar materials.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>Substation<\/em><\/td><td>An electrical facility where transformers lower high transmission voltages to be distributed to customers.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>Surge<\/em><\/td><td>A short duration of increased voltage.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>Switch<\/em><\/td><td>An electrical component used for connecting, breaking, or changing the connections in an electrical circuit.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>Thermal<\/em><\/td><td>Of, using, producing, or caused by heat.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>Thermography<\/em><\/td><td>A technique used for detecting&nbsp;and measuring the heat emitted by various objects, such as an electrical distribution panel. 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