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Record 1 - internal organization data 2008-08-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Electrical Power Supply
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- contact voltage
1, record 1, English, contact%20voltage
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- touch potential 1, record 1, English, touch%20potential
correct
- touch voltage 2, record 1, English, touch%20voltage
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The voltage between the energized object and the feet of a person in contact with the object. 3, record 1, English, - contact%20voltage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It is equal to the difference in voltage between the object (which is at a distance of 0 feet) and a point some distance away. 3, record 1, English, - contact%20voltage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Because of the voltage gradient, the voltage of the earth only a short distance from the grounded metallic equipment will be different than the equipment. Thus, if a worker touches the grounded equipment, his or her feet will be at a different potential than his or her hands. This voltage can be lethal. Touch voltage is mitigated by increasing the number of grounding electrodes, increasing bonding between metal parts, and employing a grounding grid. 4, record 1, English, - contact%20voltage
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Alimentation (Distribution électrique)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- tension de contact
1, record 1, French, tension%20de%20contact
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tension entre deux points avec lesquels un individu est susceptible d'entrer accidentellement en contact simultané. 1, record 1, French, - tension%20de%20contact
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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