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ARC ELECTRIQUE COURT-CIRCUIT [1 record]

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Record 1 2013-01-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Joining Processes (Metals)
DEF

An intensive arc that can occur through switching or a short-circuit in electricity distribution installations.

OBS

short-circuit electric arc: term and definition standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Assemblage des métaux
DEF

Arc intense qui peut se produire lors d'une commutation ou d'un court-circuit dans les installations de distribution d'énergie électrique.

OBS

arc électrique de court-circuit : terme et définition normalisés par l'Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO).

Spanish

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