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INDEPENDENT GROUND ELECTRODE [1 record]

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Record 1 2008-05-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Power Networks and Distrib. Stations (Elec.)
  • Electric Power Distribution
DEF

An earth electrode or system such that its voltage to earth is not appreciably affected by currents flowing to earth in other electrodes or systems.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Réseaux et postes (Distribution électrique)
  • Distribution électrique
DEF

Prises de terre conçues de façon telle que la tension à la terre de l'une ne soit pas sensiblement modifiée par le passage d'un courant dans l'autre.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Redes y plantas de distribución (Electricidad)
  • Distribución de energía eléctrica
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