David Walsh

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Electricity in Buildings

Electricity

What is Electricity?
Definition
a form of energy resulting from
the existence of charged particles
(such as electrons or protons),
either statically as an
accumulation of charge or
dynamically as a current.

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Key definitions

Alternating current : an electric current that

reverses its direction many times a second
at regular intervals, typically used in power
supplies.
Direct current : an electric current flowing in
one direction only
Circuit: an electrical device that provides a
path for electrical current to flow

Wire
Live : connected to a
source of electric
current
Neutral :having neither
a positive nor negative
electrical charge
Earth: connect (an
electrical device) with
the ground

Creation Methods

Wind Energy

Fossil Fuels Energy

Nuclear power

Tidal Energy

Hydroelectricity

Solar Energy

Electricity Transportation

One Way Switch

Live
Neutral
Earth
Used to break an electrical
circuit
Most often used for light
switches

2 Way Switch

Radial Lighting

Wiring a Plug

Ring Main Circuit One Spurr

Distribution Board

References

http://www.mrlanessciencelab.com/2013/11/12/electricity-how-does-it-work/
http://gifeye.com/20286
http://www.fanpop.com/clubs/ac-dc/images/8277118/title/ac-dc-wallpaper
http://aaenvironment.com/Electricity.htm
http://gifsoup.com/view/3220666/tidal-power.html
http://solarenergyfactsblog.com/interesting-facts-about-solar-energy/
http://giphy.com/gifs/YAvYJfrbGl6p2