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{{Short description|Devices that use electricity for functioning}} |
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| ⚫ | '''Electric(al) devices''' are [[tool|device]]s that functionally rely on [[electric energy]] ([[alternating current|AC]] or [[direct current|DC]]) to |
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| ⚫ | '''Electric(al) devices''' are [[tool|device]]s that functionally rely on [[electric energy]] ([[alternating current|AC]] or [[direct current|DC]]) to operate their core parts ([[electric motor]]s, [[transformer]]s, [[electric light|lighting]], [[rechargeable batteries]], control [[electronics]]). They can be contrasted with traditional [[mechanical device]]s which depend on different power sources like [[fuel]]s or human [[physical strength]]. [[Electronics|Electronic devices]] are a specialized kind of electrical devices in which [[electric power]] is predominantly used for [[data processing]] rather than the generation of mechanical forces. To better differentiate between both classes, electric devices that emphasize physical work are also called [[electromechanics|electromechanical]]. [[Mechatronics]] accentuates the intersection of both fields. |
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While the attribute "electric(al)" has largely been dropped in current colloquial speech due to the omnipresence of electrical gadgetry and machinery, it is important to note that the concept of "devices" encompasses all mechanical [[tool]]s irrespective of their power sources. |
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The majority of electric devices in [[household appliance|households]] is stationary and |
The majority of electric devices in [[household appliance|households]] is stationary and — due to their considerable [[power consumption]] — relies on [[electrical installation]], especially [[electric outlet]]s instead of small [[electric generator]]s, batteries, rechargeable or not.<ref name="Federal Statistical Office 2019">{{cite web | title=Equipment of households with electrical household appliances and others (Germany) | website=Federal Statistical Office | date=2019-10-29 | url=https://www.destatis.de/EN/Themes/Society-Environment/Income-Consumption-Living-Conditions/Equipment-Consumer-Durables/Tables/liste-equipment-households-electrical--household-appliance-others-germany.html | access-date=2021-07-10}}</ref><ref name="Daft Logic">{{cite web | title=Power Consumption of Typical Household Appliances | website=Daft Logic | url=https://www.daftlogic.com/information-appliance-power-consumption.htm | access-date=2021-07-10}}</ref><ref name="Mechanical 2014">{{cite web | last=Mechanical | first=American | title=Appliance Outlet Specifications | website=American Mechanical, Inc. | date=2014-04-25 | url=https://www.americanmechanicalva.com/blog/2014/april/what-kind-of-outlets-does-my-appliance-need-/ | access-date=2021-07-10 | archive-date=2021-12-29 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211229082545/https://www.americanmechanicalva.com/blog/2014/april/what-kind-of-outlets-does-my-appliance-need-/ | url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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Due to their dependence on electric power sources, in general well-evolved [[power grid]]s, electric devices and their [[Dynamic demand (electric power)|power consumption pattern]] have moved into the focus of [[smart metering]].<ref>{{cite journal |title=Electrical Devices Identification Through Power Consumption Using Machine Learning Techniques [IJSSST V17] |journal=International Journal of Simulation: Systems |date=2016 |volume=17 |issue=32 |doi=10.5013/IJSSST.a.17.32.13|s2cid=40196858 }}</ref> |
Due to their dependence on electric power sources, in general well-evolved [[power grid]]s, electric devices and their [[Dynamic demand (electric power)|power consumption pattern]] have moved into the focus of [[smart metering]].<ref>{{cite journal |title=Electrical Devices Identification Through Power Consumption Using Machine Learning Techniques [IJSSST V17] |journal=International Journal of Simulation: Systems |date=2016 |volume=17 |issue=32 |doi=10.5013/IJSSST.a.17.32.13|s2cid=40196858 }}</ref> |
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==Electrical equipment== |
==Electrical equipment== |
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[[Image:Electrical switchgear.JPG|thumb|right|250px|Electrical equipment part of the distribution system in a large building]] |
[[Image:Electrical switchgear.JPG|thumb|right|250px|Electrical equipment part of the distribution system in a large building]] |
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*[[Transformer]]s |
*[[Transformer]]s |
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*[[Electricity meter]] |
*[[Electricity meter]] |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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{{Portal|Energy}} |
{{Portal|Energy}} |
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{{Commons category|Electrical devices}} |
{{Commons category|Electrical devices}} |
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*[[Electrical device]] |
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*[[Electrical equipment in hazardous areas]] |
*[[Electrical equipment in hazardous areas]] |
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*[[Electrical equipment]] |
*[[Electrical equipment]] |
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*[[Grounding kit]] |
*[[Grounding kit]] |
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*[[List of largest manufacturing companies by revenue]] |
*[[List of largest manufacturing companies by revenue]] |
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* {{cite book|title=Mechanical and electrical equipment for buildings|author=Grondzik, Walter T.|year=2010|edition=11|isbn=9780470195659}} |
* {{cite book|title=Mechanical and electrical equipment for buildings|author=Grondzik, Walter T.|year=2010|publisher=Wiley |edition=11|isbn=9780470195659}} |
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<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mariaelectricals.com/electrical-equipment/|title = Electrical Equipment and How It Differs from Tools|date = 21 January 2021}}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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[[Category:Electrical engineering]] |
[[Category:Electrical engineering]] |
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[[Category:Electrical equipment| ]] |
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[[Category:Electric power distribution]] |
[[Category:Electric power distribution]] |
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Latest revision as of 19:55, 7 May 2024
Electric(al) devices are devices that functionally rely on electric energy (AC or DC) to operate their core parts (electric motors, transformers, lighting, rechargeable batteries, control electronics). They can be contrasted with traditional mechanical devices which depend on different power sources like fuels or human physical strength. Electronic devices are a specialized kind of electrical devices in which electric power is predominantly used for data processing rather than the generation of mechanical forces. To better differentiate between both classes, electric devices that emphasize physical work are also called electromechanical. Mechatronics accentuates the intersection of both fields.
Together, electronic and electric devices, their development, maintenance, and power supply comprise the subject of electrical engineering.
The majority of electric devices in households is stationary and — due to their considerable power consumption — relies on electrical installation, especially electric outlets instead of small electric generators, batteries, rechargeable or not.[1][2][3]
Due to their dependence on electric power sources, in general well-evolved power grids, electric devices and their power consumption pattern have moved into the focus of smart metering.[4]
Electrical equipment
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Electrical equipment includes any machine powered by electricity. It usually consists of an enclosure, a variety of electrical components, and often a power switch. Examples of these include:
- Lighting
- Major appliance
- Small appliances
- IT equipment (computers, printers etc.)
- Motors, pumps and HVAC Systems
More specifically, electrical equipment refers to the individual components of an electrical distribution system. These components may involve:
- Electric switchboards
- Distribution boards
- Circuit breakers and disconnects
- Transformers
- Electricity meter
See also
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Electrical devices.
- Electrical equipment in hazardous areas
- Electrical equipment
- Power transmission
- Electrical room
- Grounding kit
- List of largest manufacturing companies by revenue
- Grondzik, Walter T. (2010). Mechanical and electrical equipment for buildings (11 ed.). Wiley. ISBN 9780470195659.
References
[edit]- ^ "Equipment of households with electrical household appliances and others (Germany)". Federal Statistical Office. 2019-10-29. Retrieved 2021-07-10.
- ^ "Power Consumption of Typical Household Appliances". Daft Logic. Retrieved 2021-07-10.
- ^ Mechanical, American (2014-04-25). "Appliance Outlet Specifications". American Mechanical, Inc. Archived from the original on 2021-12-29. Retrieved 2021-07-10.
- ^ "Electrical Devices Identification Through Power Consumption Using Machine Learning Techniques [IJSSST V17]". International Journal of Simulation: Systems. 17 (32). 2016. doi:10.5013/IJSSST.a.17.32.13. S2CID 40196858.
Literature
[edit]- Lindsay, J. F. (1986). Electromechanics and electrical machinery. Englewood Cliffs, N.J.: Prentice-Hall. ISBN 978-0132500937.
- Advanced electrical and electronic systems. NY RESEARCH PR. 2019. ISBN 978-1632386250.
- Miu, Denny K. (1993). Mechatronics : electromechanics and contromechanics. New York: Springer-Verlag. ISBN 978-0387978932.
