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| Capability
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The maximum load that a generating unit, power plant, or other electrical apparatus can carry under specified conditions for a given period of time, without exceeding its approved limits of temperature and stress. |
| Capability margin
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The difference between net electrical system capability and system maximum load requirements (peak load); the margin of capability available to provide for scheduled maintenance, emergency outages, system operating requirements and unforeseen loads. |
| Capacitance
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A measure of the electrical charge of a capacitor consisting of two plates separated by an insulating material. |
| Capacitance meter
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A device for locating moisture within a roof system by measuring the ratio of the change to the potential difference between two conducting elements that are separated by a non-conductor. |
| Capacitive reactance
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Opposition of a capacitor, measured in ohms, to changes in voltage. |
| Capacitor
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An electrical device that adjusts the leading current of an applied alternating current to balance the lag of the circuit to provide a high power factor. |
| Capacitor start/run
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Capacitor start/run is a feature that allows a power capacitor to store electricity and provide an extra boost of power when needed. The result being that the tool draws fewer amps under heavy loads. |
| Capacity
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The load that a power generation unit or other electrical apparatus or heating unit is rated by the manufacture to be able to meet or supply. |
| Capacity factor
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The ratio of the average load on (or power output of) a generating unit or system to the capacity rating of the unit or system over a specified period of time. |
| Capacity of parties
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Legal competence of parties to be held responsible for the terms of a contract or agreement. Underage or mentally incompetent people do not have legal capacity. |
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