Category Archives: Electrical engineering (Vocabularies)

BS EN 60401-1:2005 – Terms and nomenclature for cores made of magnetically soft ferrites. Terms used for physical irregularities

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Number of pages – 22 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 80

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Keywords – Electrical components, Magnetic materials, Magnetic cores, Terminology, Vocabulary, Defects, Shape, Surface defects, Physical properties of materials
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BS EN 62333-1:2006 – Noise suppression sheet for digital devices and equipment. Definitions and general properties

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Number of pages – 10 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 64

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Keywords – Electrical equipment, Electrical engineering, Noise (spurious signals), Interference suppression, Suppressors, Sheet materials, Magnetic materials, Dielectric materials, Electric conductors, Electromagnetic properties of materials, Digital signals, Terminology, Definitions
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BS EN 60464-1:1999, IEC 60464-1:1998 – Varnishes used for electrical insulation. Definitions and general requirements

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Number of pages – 12 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 64

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Keywords – Electrical insulating materials, Varnishes, Insulating coatings, Solid electrical insulating materials, Liquid electrical insulating materials, Designations, Coded representation, Colour, Polymers, Definitions, Terminology, Marking, Preferred sizes, Life (durability)
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PD IEC/PAS 60099-7:2004 – Surge arresters. Glossary of terms and definitions from IEC publications 60099-1, 60099-4, 60099-6, 61643-1, 61643-12, 61643-21, 61643-311, 61643-321, 61643-331 and 61643-341

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 56 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 160

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Keywords – Surge protection, Surge limiters, Electrical protection equipment, Vocabulary, Terminology, Definitions, Lightning protection, Overvoltage protection, Electric power systems, Resistors, Gas-discharge tubes, Varistors, Thyristors, Electronic equipment and components
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05/30122919 DC – IEC 62223. Insulators. Glossary of terms

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Number of pages – 13 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 20

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Keywords – ELECTRIC INSULATORS, VOCABULARY, TERMINOLOGY, ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEMS, ELECTRIC POWER TRANSMISSION
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06/30154770 DC – EN 60050-212. International Electrotechnical Vocabulary (IEC). Chapter 212. Insulating solids, liquids and gases

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Number of pages – 29 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 20

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Keywords – Electronic equipment and components, Vocabulary, Terminology, Definitions, Electrical insulating materials
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BS 4727-2:Group 10:1985 – Glossary of electrotechnical, power, telecommunication, electronics, lighting and colour terms. Terms particular to power engineering. Industrial electroheating terminology

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Number of pages – 36 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 114

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Keywords – Vocabulary, Heating, Heat transfer, Electric heaters, Heating equipment, Furnaces, Electric furnaces, Heat treatment, Melting, Induction heaters, Industrial, Dielectric heaters, Resistance furnaces, Induction furnaces, Arc furnaces, Infrared radiation, Microwave devices, Electron beams, Plasma
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BS 4727-1:Group 07:1991, IEC 60050-221:1990 – Glossary of electrotechnical, power, telecommunication, electronics, lighting and colour terms. Terms common to power, telecommunications and electronics. Magnetic materials and components

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 100 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 160

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Keywords – Vocabulary, Magnetic properties of materials, Magnets, ELECTROTECHNOLOGY, Electronic engineering, Magnetic materials, Magnetic devices, Magnetization
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BS 4727-2:Group 13:1991, IEC 60050-426:1990 – Glossary of electrotechnical, power, telecommunication, electronics, lighting and colour terms. Terms particular to power engineering. Electrical apparatus for explosive atmospheres

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 44 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 130

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Keywords – Protected electrical equipment, Electrical equipment, Explosive atmospheres, Vocabulary
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BS 4727-2:Group 15:1991, IEC 60050-466:1990 – Glossary of electrotechnical, power, telecommunication, electronics, lighting and colour terms. Terms particular to power engineering. Overhead lines

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 80 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 160

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Keywords – Overhead power lines, Electric power transmission lines, Vocabulary, Supports, Foundations, Electric insulators, Electrical engineering, Loading, Electric power transmission, Overhead line conductors, Overhead power-line fittings, Pylons
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BS 4727-2:Group 04:1991, IEC 60050-421:1990 – Glossary of electrotechnical, power, telecommunication, electronics, lighting and colour terms. Terms particular to power engineering. Power transformers and reactors

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 64 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 150

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Keywords – Transformers, Vocabulary, Electric reactors, Power transformers, Electrical equipment, Windings, Electric terminals, Tap-changing equipment, Tappings (electrical), Circuits, Electrical insulation
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BS IEC 60050-195:1998 – International electrotechnical vocabulary. Earthing and protection against electric shock

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 90 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 170

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Keywords – Vocabulary, Electrical engineering, Electronic engineering, Terminology, Earthing, Electric shocks, Electrical safety, Protected electrical equipment, Electrical installations
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BS EN 60633:1999, IEC 60633:1998 – Terminology for high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission

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Number of pages – 38 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 130

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Keywords – Terminology, Vocabulary, High voltage, High-voltage equipment, Direct-current power transmission, Direct current, Electric power transmission, Electric substations, Electric convertors, Valves, Environment (working), Electric power networks, Electrical equipment, Electronic equipment and components, Control systems, Control functions
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BS IEC 60050-821:1998 – International electrotechnical vocabulary. Signalling and security apparatus for railways

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 260 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 246

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Keywords – Vocabulary, Electrical engineering, Electronic engineering, Railway engineering, Railway signals, Railways, Safety devices, Signal devices, Security, Rail transport Railway applications
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BS IEC 60050-442:1998 – International electrotechnical vocabulary. Electrical accessories

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Number of pages – 164 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 216

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Keywords – Vocabulary, Electrical engineering, Electronic engineering, Electronic equipment and components, Electrical equipment, Accessories, Electric conduits, Electric cables, Electric plugs, Electric sockets, Switches, Circuit-breakers, Circuit-breaker components, Domestic, Electric connectors, Couplers, Boxes (electric)
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BS IEC 60050-551:1998 – International electrotechnical vocabulary. Power electonics

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 178 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 216

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Keywords – Vocabulary, Electrical engineering, Electronic engineering, Electronic equipment and components, Electrical equipment, Electric convertors, Switches, Control switches, Power control (electric), Alternating current, Circuits, Electric power generation, Electric power distribution, Stability, Curves (geometry)
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BS 4727-1:Group 01:1983 – Glossary of electrotechnical, power, telecommunication, electronics, lighting and colour terms. Terms common to power, telecommunications and electronics. Fundamental terminology

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 48 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 130

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Keywords – Physics, Mathematics, Circuits, Vocabulary, Transforms, Time, Wave properties and phenomena, Electrochemistry, Units of measurement, Electromagnetism, Electricity, Circuit theory, Polyphase current
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BS 4727-2:Group 09:1981 – Glossary of electrotechnical, power, telecommunication, electronics, lighting and colour terms. Terms particular to power engineering. Transductor terminology

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 8 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 30

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Keywords – Saturable-core reactors, Electric reactors, Electrical equipment, Vocabulary, Windings, Electrical properties and phenomena
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BS 4778-3.2:1991, IEC 60050-191:1990 – Quality vocabulary. Availability, reliability and maintainability terms. Glossary of international terms. 3.2 glossay of international terms

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 218 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 236

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Keywords – Vocabulary, Quality assurance, Quality control, Reliability, Maintenance, Quality assurance systems, Availability
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BS EN 61061-1:2006 – Non-impregnated densified laminated wood for electrical purposes. Definitions, designation and general requirements

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 12 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 58

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Keywords – Woodbased sheet materials, Wood, Electrical insulating materials, Solid electrical insulating materials, Laminates, Electrical components, Electronic equipment and components, Electrical insulation, Electrical equipment, Terminology, Designations, Veneer, Annular shape, Density, Defects, Finishes, Machineability, Thickness, Preferred sizes, Packaging, Marking
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BS EN 80000-6:2008 – Quantities and units. Electromagnetism

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Number of pages – 40 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 130

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Keywords – Units of measurement, Measurement, Quantity, Standardized parameters, SI system (metric), Symbols, Electromagnetism, Electricity, Magnetism, Mathematical symbols, Conversion (units of measurement), Formulae (mathematics), Definitions
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06/30130129 DC – IEC 60050-726. International electrotechnical vocabulary. Transmission lines and waveguides

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Number of pages – 45 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 20

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Keywords – Vocabulary, Waveguides, Communication transmission lines, Communication equipment, Telecommunication
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05/30134586 DC – IEC 60050-426. International Electrotechnical Vocabulary. Chapter 426. Electrical apparatus for explosive atmospheres

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Number of pages – 53 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 20

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Keywords – Draft amendment not indexed
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06/30149765 DC – IEC 60050-411 AMD 1. International Electrotechnical Vocabulary. Part 411. Rotating machinery

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Number of pages – 15 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 20

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Keywords – Draft amendment not indexed
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BS 4778-3.1:1991 – Quality vocabulary. Availability, reliability and maintainability terms. Guide to concepts and related definitions

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 32 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 114

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Keywords – Vocabulary, Quality assurance, Quality control, Reliability, Maintenance, Quality, Quality assurance systems, Availability
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BS 4727-1:Group 12:1991, IEC 60050-471:1984 – Glossary of electrotechnical, power, telecommunication, electronics, lighting and colour terms. Terms common to power, telecommunications and electronics. Insulators

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Number of pages – 32 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 114

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Keywords – Vocabulary, Electric insulators, Electrical insulating materials, Electronic equipment and components
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BS 4727-2:Group 17:1992, IEC 60050-486:1991 – Glossary of electrotechnical, power, telecommunication, electronics, lighting and colour terms. Terms particular to power engineering. Secondary cells and batteries

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 56 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 150

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Keywords – Vocabulary, Storage batteries, Electric cells, Electric power systems, Electrical engineering
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04/19972953 DC – BS IEC 60050-612. International Electrotechnical Vocabulary. Part 612. Electric power system. Generation

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Number of pages – 47 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 20

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Keywords – Terminology, Electronic engineering, Vocabulary, Electric generators, Electric power systems
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PD IEC TR 62051:1999, IEC TR 62051:1999 – Electricity metering. Glossary of terms

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Number of pages – 60 pages, A4

Manufacturer – IEC

Price – GBP 160

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Keywords – Electricity supply meters, Power measurement (electric), Meters, Vocabulary, Terminology, Energy technology Metering
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BS EN 60763-1:1996, IEC 60763-1:1983 – Specification for laminated pressboard. Definitions, classification and general requirements

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Number of pages – 12 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 64

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Keywords – Pressboard, Board (paper), Laminates, Paper products, Solid electrical insulating materials, Electrical insulating materials, Classification systems, Grades (quality), Thickness, Preferred sizes, Marking
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BS EN 60034-16-1:1996, IEC 60034-16-1:1991 – Rotating electrical machines. Excitation systems for synchronous machines. Definitions

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Number of pages – 18 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 80

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Keywords – Rotating electric machines, Electric machines, Electrical equipment, Synchronous machines, Alternating-current machines, Exciters, Synchronous generators, Electric generators, Definitions
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BS EN 60276:1996, IEC 60276:1968 – Definitions and nomenclature for carbon brushes, brush-holders, commutators and slip-rings

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Number of pages – 40 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 130

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Keywords – Brushes (electrical components), Brush-holders (electrical components), Current-collecting equipment, Commutators, Slip rings, Carbon, Rotating electric machines, Definitions, Terminology
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BS EN 60626-1:1996, IEC 60626-1:1995 – Combined flexible materials for electrical insulation. Definitions and general requirements

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Number of pages – 16 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 80

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Keywords – Solid electrical insulating materials, Electrical insulating materials, Flexible materials, Designations, Electrical insulation, Sheet materials, Rolls, Diameter, Condition of goods, Laminates, Films (states of matter) Plastics Cloth
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BS EN 60819-1:1996, IEC 60819-1:1995 – Non-cellulosic papers for electrical purposes. Definitions and general requirements

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Number of pages – 14 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 80

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Keywords – Electrical insulating materials, Paper, Solid electrical insulating materials, Definitions, Marking, Delivery
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BS EN 61068-1:1997, IEC 61068-1:1991 – Polyester fibre woven tapes. Definitions, designation and general requirements

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Number of pages – 10 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 64

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Keywords – Electrical insulating materials, Solid electrical insulating materials, Textile fibres, Woven fabrics, Polyester fibres, Tape, Designations, Grades (quality), Thickness, Width, Dimensional tolerances, Marking, Rolls
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BS EN 61067-1:1997, IEC 61067-1:1991 – Glass and glass polyester fibre woven tapes. Definitions, classification and general requirements

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Number of pages – 14 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 64

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Keywords – Glass fibres, Polyesters, Woven fabrics, Tape, Electrical insulating materials, Solid electrical insulating materials, Classification systems, Colour codes, Width, Thickness, Rolls, Marking, Designations, Preferred sizes
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BS IEC 60050(411):1996, IEC 60050-411:1996 – International electrotechnical vocabulary. Rotating machines

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Number of pages – 200 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 216

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Keywords – Vocabulary, Electrical engineering, Electronic engineering, Rotating electric machines, Electric machines, Electrical equipment, Electric generators, Electric motors, Electric convertors, Current-collecting equipment, Brushes (electrical components), Commutators, Electric terminals, Bearings, Rotating parts, Shafts (rotating), Cooling systems, Electric enclosures, Ratings, Acceleration control
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