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ENGLISH FOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

UNIT 1
ELECTROSTATIC FORCES AND
THE STRUCTURE OF MATTER

Terms Explanation
Anion negative ion Anion, ion âm
Cation Positive ion Cation, ion
dương
Cyclotron An accelerator (an apparatus that makes the Máy gia tốc
particles accelerate – go faster and faster) that gives cộng hưởng từ
energies of several million electron – volts to
atomic-sized.
Charged body Something that has an electric charge Hạt mang điện
Matter That of which all things are made Vật chất
Ion An atom, group of atoms or a molecule that lacks its
full number of electrons (positive) or has too many
electrons (negative)
Chemical inert Not reacting chemically with other things (these Chất khí trơ
inert gases do not easily form any chemical
compounds)
Electrostatic The forces between particles that are caused by Lực tĩnh điện
forces their electric charges.
Atom The smallest amount of a chemical element Nguyên tử
Nucleus Is composed of particles with positive charge called Hạt nhân,
protons, and other particles of about the same mass nhân
but with no resultant electric charge, these are
called neutrons.
Ionization Energy which is necessary to remove an electron Năng lượng
energy from an atom, according to the orbital arrangement ion hóa
of the electrons in the atom
Ionic valence The force of attraction between ions of opposite Lực liên kết
force charge hóa trị
Molecule The smallest particle of any substance which still Phân tử
has the original chemical properties of the substance

UNIT 2:
ELECTRIC CURRENT - ELECTROMOTIVE FORCE – POTENTIAL
DIFFERENCE - CONDUCTORS AND INSULATORS – OHM’S LAW

Term Explanation
Conductor Something that allow heat, electricity, Chất/ Vật dẫn điện
light, sound pass along or through it
Electric current Flow of electrons in a conductor Dòng điện
Electromotive A force that causes the flow of electricity Sức điện động
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force from one point to another

Potential _Difference between two terminals in Hiệu điện thế
difference/ electric field
Voltage _The work done in moving a unit electric
charge between two terminals in electric
field.
Insulator Material or device that prevents or reduces Chất/ Vật cách điện
the passage of heat, electricity, or sound
Unit charge A charge of one in any system of Đơn vị điện tích
measurement used.
Resistor A component of an electrical circuit that Điện trở
have resistance and is used to control the
following of electric current
Resistance The opposition to electric current flow in a Điện trở
(R) body
Resistivity The resistance between opposite faces a Trở kháng
( ) sample cube
Ohm’s law The ratio of the potential difference Định luật Ohm
(R=E/I) between the ends of a wire and the current
flowing in it is equal to the resistance of
the wire.
Terminal Connection into an electric circuit Cực
Ebonite Hard rubber produced by vulcanizing 1 loại cao su tự nhiên
natural rubber with large amount of sulfur cứng
Graphite A soft dark carbon that conducts Than chì
electricity

UNIT 4
ELECTRICAL ENERGY AND POWER ELECTRIC CIRCUIT

Terms Definition
In series Way of connecting components “end to end”, Mắc nối tiếp
so that the current flows through each in turn
Configuration Arrangement of part Sắp xếp bộ phận
In parallel Components connected so that each receives Mắc song song
the full voltage at the same time, with part of
the current flowing each in turn
Kinetic relating to motion: relating to, caused by, or (thuộc) chuyển động
producing motion
Potential Possible; that might exist Tiềm năng, có khả
năng
Reciprocal The value obtained by dividing a number into Nghịch đảo
1, as in…
Circuit A network with at least one part that can be Mạch
closed
Friction Force that tries to stop one thing moving over Lực ma sát
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or through another
Loop A simple closed connection, part of a network Vòng dây (mạch
or circuit kín)
Conductance Reciprocal of resistance Trở kháng
The principle Energy can be transformed or transmitted into Định luật bảo toàn
of the one system to another but the total value of năng lượng:
conversion of the energy before and after the transformation
energy is always the same
Kinetic energy The energy possessed by a mass by virtue of Động năng
its motion
Potential Energy which a system possesses by virtue of Thế năng
energy the relative position of its parts or its
configuration
Translation The process of moving something from one Sự chuyển dịch
place to another
The power loss The electric power that changed into heat Công hao phí
Voltage drop The difference of potential across the Sự giảm thế
terminals of the wire
Conductance a measure of the ability of an object or Độ dẫn điện
substance to transmit electricity, expressed as
the reciprocal of resistance

UNIT 5
ELECTROCHEMISTRY- ELECTROLYSIS
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY CELLS
ELECTROMOTIVE FORCE

Term Explanation
Electrochemistry A branch of chemistry that studies chemical Điện hóa học
change associated with electrons and
electricity
Electrolysis The conduction of electricity through sth Sự điện phân
melted or dissolved in order to induce
decomposition of the melted or dissolved
chemical into its components
Electromotive A force that causes the flow of electricity Suất điện động
force from one point to another
Electrolyte A chemical compound that separates into Chất, dung dịch
ions in a solution or when molten, and is able điện phân
to conduct electricity
Electrode A conductor through which electricity enters Điện cực
or leaves sth such as a battery or a piece of
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electrical equipment
Anode The positive electrode in an electrolytic cell Điện cực dương
Cathode The negative electrode in an electrolytic cell Điện cực âm
Dissociate Split sth into simpler parts Tách, phân ra
Deposit To cover Phủ vào
Electroplate Coat a surface with a metal (usually silver) Mạ điện
by electrolysis
Soluble Able to dissolved in another substance Có thể hòa tan
Primary cell An electrical cell that uses an irreversible Pin sơ cấp
chemical reaction to generate electricity and
can not be recharged
Secondary cell An electric cell in which electricity is Pin thứ cấp
produced by a reversible chemical reaction.
Therefore, it is rechargeable and able to store
electrical energy.
Displacement Moved from one place to another Sự dịch chuyển
Fused Melted, made into liquid by heat Nóng chảy
Accumulator Storage cell Awcsqui có thể
nạp, sạc
Reverse- type Primary cell that may be activated by the Pin dự trữ, pin đảo
cell addition of an electrolyte chiều
Fuel cell Cell that produces electricity by the Pin nhiên liệu
oxidation of a fuel used in space vehicles
Dilute Mixed with water Pha loãng
Battery Two or more cells connected in series or in Pin
parallel
Inter- The mutual conversion from between 2 Chuyển đổi, trao
conversion things đổi
Medium Sth used to achieve sth else Phương tiện, môi
Substances through which force, etc passes trường
Voltaic Pertaining to electricity produced by
chemical action or by surface contact and
friction
Aqueous Watery Thuộc về nước
Table salt Fine salt suitable for use on food that has Muối ăn
been served out
Regenerate Form again Tái tạo, khôi phục
Electrochemical The mass of a substance deposited from Đương lượng hóa
equivalent solution by one coulomb of electric charge học
Spongy lead Chì xốp
Distill To purify a liquid by boiling it and then Chưng cất
condensing its vapor, or undergo purification
in this way
Distilled water Nước cất
Reduction A chemical reaction that brings about a gain Sự khử
in hydrogen, a loss of oxygen or an increase
in electrons
Oxidation The process of losing electrons from a Sự oxi hóa
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chemical element or compound

Redox reaction Phản ứng oxi hóa
khử

UNIT 6
ELECTROSTATICS- ELECTRIC FIELDS- CAPACITOR

Term Explanation
Vector A physical quantity for which we must Vec-tơ
state a direction to define it completely
Disproportionate A charge of unsuitable proportions Điện tích không phù
charge hợp
Farad Unit of capacitance Đơn vị điện dung
Capacitor Device that gives capacitance , usually Tụ điện
consisting of conducting plates
Capacitance The ability of a substance to store an Điện dung
electric charge
The ratio between charge and potential
difference: C= Q/ V
Neglect Take no account of, disregard Bỏ qua
Equipotential No potential difference between any 2 Đẳng thế
points of conducting body
Polarization Charges on the surfaces of an insulator Điện tích phân cực
charges
Electric field A space in the stressed condition Điện trường
Region around an electric charge in
which an electric force is exerted on
another charge
Electrostatics The study of the behavior of electricity Tĩnh điện học
when it is static
Electric field The force exerted by the field on an unit Cường độ điện trường
strength positive charge at that point
Adjacent Situated near or close to sth or each Gần kề, lân cận
other, especially without touching
Impregnate Saturate material: To incorporate a Giấy tẩm hóa chất
chemical into a porous material such as
wood or cloth, especially by soaking it
thoroughly with a liquid
Nullify To make sth invalid or ineffective Hủy bỏ, làm cho vô
hiệu
Offset Counterbalance Đối trọng
Coefficient A numerical constant that is a measure Hệ số
of a property of a substance
Impedance (Z) The opposition in an electrical circuit the Trở kháng
flow of alternating current, consisting of
resistance and reactance
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UNIT 7
Term Definition
Ferromagnetic Material is of only iron, cobalt, and vật liệu sắt từ
material nickel and some of their alloys.
Paramagnetic material Elements and metals have slight vật liệu thuận từ
magnetic properties.
Diamagnetic materials Materials have magnetic properties vật liệu ngịch từ
less than those of a vacuum.
Electron spin Each electron is spinning about an Spin electron
axis through its centre
Iron filings Small piece of iron that removed by mạ sắt
the file from a piece of iron.
Axis An imaginary line about which a trục
body rotates
Alignment Being in line. sự sắp xếp
Shells Imaginary spheres around the nucleus Khung hộp
on the surface of which groups of
electron may be considered to obit.
Former A shaped frame. Khuôn
Turn One of the complete rings of wire vòng
which together make a coil.
MAGNETISM

Unit 8
Magnetic flux- Permeability- Magnetic circuits- Induced electromotive force-
Self and mutual inductances

Term Explanation Meaning

Line of flux An endless lines of induction that từ thông
represent direction and the flow at any
point
Tube of flux The tube of flux being any closed tube bó từ
that is bounded by the lines of flux
Magnetic reluctance The resistance to the passage of từ trở
magnetic flux
Flux density The flux per unit area mật độ từ thông

Indefinitely Increased with no fixed limit tăng vô hạn

increased

Hysteresis Delay in the production in the elastic hiện tượng trễ từ

and magnetic behavior of matter
Coercive force The strength of the magnetic field từ kháng
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needed to demagnetize a given

substance
Toroid The surface generated by the revolution hình vòng xuyến
of a plane closed curve about an axis
lying in its plane which does not
intersect it
Plotting Preparing a curve or a graph of the two vẽ đồ thị
values
A portion at a time Portion by portion từng phần một
Induction The magnetic flux per unit area of a Cảm ứng
section normal to the direction of flux.
Measured in Gauss, in the system of
units.
Permeability The quality or state of being permeable Độ thấm từ

Ferromagnetic A material whose permeability is very Chất liệu sắt từ

materials much larger than 1 (from 60 to several
thousand times 1), and which exhibits
hysteresis phenomena
Magnetization The value of B is deduced from Đường từ hóa
curves experimental curves obtained by
plotting the flux density B against the
field strength H.
Point of magnetic The density B approaches an upper Điểm bão hòa từ
saturation limit when H is indefinitely increased
Saturation The condition under which all Bão hòa
elementary magnetic moments have
become oriented in one direction. A
ferromagnetic material is saturated
when an increase in the applied
magnetizing force produces no increase
in induction. Saturation flux densities
for steels are in the range of 16,000 to
20,000 Gauss.
Residual flux The magnetic flux density that remains Mật độ từ thông còn
density in a ferromagnetic material when H has dư
been reduced to zero.
Magnetomotive Analogous to voltage in electrical Xuất từ động
force circuits, this is the magnetic potential
difference between any two points.

Reluctance Analogous to resistance in an electrical Từ trở

circuit, reluctance is related to the
magnetomotive force, F, and the
magnetic flux by the equation R =
F/(Magnetic Flux), paralleling Ohm's
Law where F is the magnetomotive
force (in cgs units).
Electromagnetic The phenomenon of a variation in the
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induction value of the magnetic flux gives rise to

an electromotive force in the circuit.
Magnetic flux The total magnetic induction over a Đường sức từ
given area. When the magnetic
induction, B, is uniformly distributed
over an area A, Magnetic Flux = BA.

Self-inductance Induction in a circuit due to the action Hiện tượng tự cảm

of one portion of a current upon an
adjacent portion during periods of
varying current strength

Mutual inductance Inductance measured in circuit: a Hiện tượng Hỗ cảm

measure of the change in the
electromotive force of a circuit caused
by a change in the current flowing
through an associated circuit. It is given
as the ratio of the electromotive force
induced to the rate of current change
producing it.
Residual induction This is the point at which the hysteresis Độ cảm ứng từ dư
loop crosses the B axis at zero
magnetizing force, and represents the
maximum flux output from the given
magnet material. By definition, this
point occurs at zero air gap, and
therefore cannot be seen in practical
use of magnet materials.
Magnetic circuit An assembly consisting of some or all Mạch từ
of the following: permanent magnets,
ferromagnetic conduction elements, air
gaps, electrical currents.
Leakage flux That portion of the magnetic flux that is Từ thông rò
lost through leakage in the magnetic
circuit due to saturation or air-gaps, and
is therefore unable to be used.
Hysteresis loop A closed curve obtained for a material Vòng từ trễ
by plotting corresponding values of
magnetic induction, B, (on the
abscissa) against magnetizing force, H,
(on the ordinate).
Flux The condition existing in a medium dòng
subjected to a magnetizing force. This
quantity is characterized by the fact
that an electromotive force is induced
in a conductor surrounding the flux at
any time the flux changes in
magnitude.
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Unit 9
DIRECT CURRENT GENERATORS AND MOTORS

Terms English Vietnamese

Conversion Changing Sự chuyển
đổi
Torque The agency producing or tending to produce Moment lực
torsion
Mounted (on sth) Fixed, positioned Gắn lên
Wedge An object the side of which is similar in shape to Cái chốt
an isosceles triangle with an apex of less than 60o
Clamping flanges A projecting edge being fasten tightly for Kẹp đàn hồi
strengthening or attachment purposes
Segment On of a series of separable parts which together Đoạn
form the whole
Spider The central part of the armature core Đế hình sao
Angle of shift Angle through which the brushes must be moved Góc nâng
to change their position
Yoke A joining or coupling element Bệ đựng nam
châm
Isosceles A triangle in which two of the sides are conguent Tam giác cân
Triangle (equal)
Apex The tip, top, point, or angular Đỉnh cao
summit of anything nhất

Armature One of the two principal electrical components of Cảm ứng

an electromechanical machine--a motor or
generator
Commutation When a commutator segment passes under a brush, Đảo mạch
the current in the armature conductor connected
with it must reverse from a given value in one
direction to the same value in the opposite.
Iron laminate Iron material constructed by uniting two or more Lá thép mỏng
layers of material together
Coaxial Two or more forms share a common axis Đồng trục
Exciting current Is that which flows in any winding used to excite Dòng kích
the transformer when all other windings are open-
circuit.
Self-excited Excited by field current supplied from its own Tự kích
armature
Commutator An electrical switch that periodically reverses the Bộ góp
current in an electric motor or electrical generator
Brush Are general made of grapitized carbon Chổi quét,
chổi than
Brush holder A structure in which a brush can slide in a Kẹp chổi
direction perpendicular to the moving surface of a than
motor, generator, or other device.
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Dynamo A generator, especially one for producing direct Máy đinamô

current.
Slot A narrow opening; a groove or slit Rãnh,khía
Self inductance The ratio of the magnetic flux to the current is Tự cảm
called the inductance, or more accurately self-
inductance of the circuit.
Mutual When an e.m.f is produced in a coil because of the Hỗ cảm
inductance change in current in a coupled coil , the effect is
called mutual inductance.
Sparking The luminous phenomenon resulting from a Đánh tia lửa
disruptive discharge through an insulating material.
Electromagnetic Phenomena in which a change of magnetic field Cảm ứng
induction induces an electric field or electromotive force điện từ
(EMF); the basis of the electric generator.
Slip ring A method of making an electrical connection Vòng
through a rotating assembly mỏng83
Alternator An electromechanical device that converts Máy phát
mechanical energy to alternating current electrical điện9 xoay
energy. chiều
Stator The stationary part of an electric generator or Xtato,phần
electric motor. tĩnh trong
máy phát
điện
Synchronous Its rotor spinning at the same rate as the oscillating Động cơ
motor field which drives it đồng bộ
Energizer A device that supplies electrical energy Thiết bị cung
cấp năng
lượng, pin
energizer
Exciter An outboard effects device that uses phase Bộ kích thích
manipulation and harmonic distortion to produce
high-frequency enhancement of a signal.
Inductor A passive electronic component that depends on Phần cảm
frequency . A tool used to store energy in the form điện
of Magnetic Field . Inductor is made from a
conducting straight wire wrapped around itself
several turns
Wiper Contact consisting of a conducting arm that rotates Cần gạt
over a series of fixed contacts and comes to rest on
an outlet
Shunt dc A rotating electric machine that converts Máy phát
generator mechanical power into dc power with the method một chiều
of connecting field windings in parallel with the mắc sơn
armature. The shunt DC motor is commonly used
because of its excellent speed regulation
Tandem An arrangement of two or more persons or objects Mắc cái trước
placed one behind the other cái sau
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Unit 10
TRANSFORMERS

Term Explanation Translation

Static transformer A device which transforms low- Máy biến thế tĩnh
voltage energy into high-voltage
energy or vice versa.
Luminous charge/discharge A form of lamp in which the light Đèn huỳnh quang
tube is obtained from an electric
discharge between two electrodes
in a glass tube containing gas at
low temperature
Primary winding The winding to which an AC Cuộn sơ cấp
supply is connected
Secondary winding The winding to which the load is Cuộn thứ cấp
connected
No-load operation The case when the primary Chế độ hoạt động
winding is connected to an a.c không tải
supply with the secondary winding
open
Reactance coil Choking coil Cuộn dây điện
kháng
Hysteresis A delayed response by an object to Từ trễ
changes in the magnetic forces
acting on it
Eddy current An electric current set up by an Dòng Phuco
alternating magnetic field

Voltage drop The reduction in voltage in an Điện áp rơi, sự

electrical circuit between the sụt áp
source and load
Equivalent circuit The simplest form of a passive Mạch tương
circuit that retains all of the đương
electrical characteristics of the
original (and more complex)
circuit.
Iron loss The loss is due to a variety of Tổn hao sắt
mechanisms related to the
fluctuating magnetic field, such as
eddy currents and hysteresis.
Copper loss the losses due to resistance in the Tổn hao đồng
conductors of the windings
Deteriorate Break down, become less efficient Bị hỏng
Lamination The thin sheet of metal used to Thép lá
make up the core of an iron-core
transformer
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Autotransformer A transformer that does not change Biến áp tự ngẫu

the value of voltage
Induced voltage The kind of voltage produced Điện áp cảm ứng
across the secondary winding of
any transformer
Turns ratio The number of turns of wire of a Tỉ số vòng dây
transformer’s secondary winding
compared to the number of
primary-winding turns
Schematic Containing only the essentials, Sơ đồ, lược đồ
brief
Be omitted from Be neglected, be not considered Bỏ qua
consideration
Grade Type, quality Mức, loại, cấp
Step-up transformer The transformer which transform a Máy tăng thế
lower voltage to a higher one
Step-down transformer The transformer which transform a Máy hạ thế
higher voltage to a lower one

UNIT 11
THE PROBLEM OF MEASUREMENT ELECTRICAL INSTRUMENTS

Term Explanation
Calibration Relation between the respond of the Thang đo, bảng quy
instrument and the quantities causing chuẩn
the respond.
Deflection The movement of a structure or a part of Lệch
a structure when it is bearing a load.
Error Differences between the correct result Sai số
and that obtained.
Equilibrium Point of balance of rest. Trang thái cân bằng
Hairsprings The slender recoil spring which
regulates the motion of the balance in a
timepiece.
Indicator An instrument or gauge that measures Kim chỉ
( pointer) sth and registers the measurement.
Pivot A pin, shaft, or point on which Trục
something turns
Sensing element An element that can detect Bộ phận cảm ứng
Shunt Resistor or conductor connected in Mắc sơn
parallel with another device
Spring A resilient metal coil that will store Lò xo
energy when compressed and release
energy when returning to its original
shape. Use: for cushioning, in
clockwork
Spindle A thin cylindrical rod which serves a an Trục
axis of rotation or itself rotate
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Thermocouple A device for measuring temperature in Cặp nhiệt điện

which 2 wires of different metals are
joined.
The potential difference between the
wires is a measure of the temperature of
sth they touch.
Vane A thin surface that can be detected Cánh quạt
Galvanometer An instrument used to detect or measure
the strength and direction of small
electric current by mean of a coil in a
magnetic field that moves a pointer or
light.
Voltmeter An instrument measuring voltages or a Vôn kế
voltage sensitive device.
An instrument calibrated in volts that
measure the electromotive force or
potential difference between 2 points in
a circuit.
Ammeter An instrument measuring electrical Ampe kế
current or a current sensitive device
Ohmmeter An instrument measuring electrical Ôm kế
resistance
Wattmeter Instrument measuring electrical power Oát kế

Electricity meter An instrument measuring electrical Công tơ mét

energy
Multimeter An instrument can measure voltage, Thiết bị đo đa năng
current ... in the same device
Oscilloscope Máy hiện sóng,
máy hiển thị dao
Device for showing waveform
động

Oscillator Any device or circuit for producing Máy tạo dao động
electric oscillations, whether of current
or voltage.

Electrodynamometer A device for measuring the strength of Thiết bị đo sử dụng

( electrodynamic an electric current by the magnetic force nguyên tắc điện
instrument) it induces in a coil. động

UNIT 12: ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEMS

Term Definition

Optimum The voltage at that point when we reach an Hiệu điện thế
voltage equilibrium between costs and saving is the most tối ưu
favorable
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Breaker A device that can automatically stop the flow of Bộ ngắt,

electricity in a circuit if there is too much current cầu dao
to operate safely. ( switches, circuit breakers)
Bus bar - an electrical conductor or group of electrical Cầu nối mạch,
conductors used as a connector in a circuit, thanh dẫn
especially as a bus in a computer system
- Short conductor forming a common junction
between two or more circuits
Grid system Electrical network of 132kV and 33kV lines Hệ thống lưới
điện, mạng lưới
Standing loss Costs of keeping plant ready but inactive Hao phí ở chế độ
chờ
Pilot – plant The phase of experimentation in trial unit Giai đoạn thử
stage nghiệm

Nozzle a short tapered tube that directs or accelerates Ống phun

the flow of a fluid
Condenser Apparatus for converting a vapor to a liquid Bình ngưng, giàn
ngưng
Fission The act or process of splitting up into parts Phân hạch

Prime mover - Engine or motor in which equipment reaches Động cơ chính

full efficiency
- Energy converter: a machine that converts
energy from a natural or physical source in order
to power equipment such as a windmill or
turbine
Reservoirs - Lake or tank for storing water: a large tank or Hồ chứa
natural or artificial lake used for collecting and
storing water for human consumption or
agricultural use
Turbine Machine powered by rotating blades: a machine Tua bin
in which a moving fluid such as steam acts on
the blades of a rotor to produce rotational motion
that can be transformed to electrical or
mechanical power
Shaft rotating rod in machine: a rotating rod that Cần
provides motion or power for a machine
Bearing housing for moving machine part: the part of a Gía đỡ
machine that supports a sliding or rotating part
Casing Outer covering Vỏ bọc
Furnace enclosure producing great heat: a device in Lò
which heat is produced by burning fuel either to
warm a building or to undertake an industrial
process such as smelting metal
Boiler water-heating tank: a large tank in which water Lò hơi
is heated and stored, either as hot water or as
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steam, and used for heating or generating power

Vessel receptacle: a hollow receptacle, especially one Ống
that is used as a container for liquids

Hydroelectric generated by water power: generated by Thủy điện

converting the pressure of falling or running
water to electricity by means of a turbine
coupled to a generator
Hydraulic driven by fluid: relating to or operated by a Chạy bằng sức
device in which pressure applied to a piston is nước
transmitted by a fluid to a larger piston, so as to
give rise to a larger force
Impulse turbine Tua bin xung

Vane rotating blade: a flat blade mounted as part of a Cánh quạt, chong
set in a circle so as to rotate under the action of chóng gió
wind or liquid
Kinetic Relating to motion Động học
Pylon metal tower supporting high-voltage cables: a Cột tháp, cột điện
tall metal tower typically made of crisscrossing cao thế
steel bars that supports high-voltage cables
across a long span
Supply pylon Cột tháp điện

Hydro- Pertains to water Liên quan tới

nước
psi Pounds per square inch Pao trên insơ
vuông ( đơn vị
đo áp suất )
Atomic fission The splitting of atom Phân hạch ng. tử

Neutron - elementary particle without electric charge: a Nơ tron

neutral elementary particle of the baryon family
with a zero electrical charge and a mass
approximately equal to that of a proton
- particle used to produce atomic fission
Control rod - Regulate the amount of heat produced by Cần điều khiển
atomic fission
- Rod used to control nuclear fission: a rod or
cylinder made of or containing neutron-
absorbing material such as graphite, used to
control the rate of fission in a nuclear reactor
Megawatt 1,000,000 watts

Wye and delta Connections used with three-phase transformers Mắc hình sao và
hình tam giác
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Fusion heating and liquefying something: the molten Nhiệt hạch

state of a substance, or the change it undergoes
to become molten

Nuclear fusion Atomic combination that releases energy: the Tổng hợp hạt
process in which light atoms such as those of nhân
hydrogen and deuterium combine and form
heavier atoms, releasing a great amount of
energy, which primarily manifests itself in the
form of heat
Coal conveyer A device that transports or transmits coal Băng tải than

Pulverizer A component used to crush or grind something Nạp liệu

into a powder or dust, or be crushed or ground
into a powder or dust
Coal ash Bụi than
Air preheater Component to preheat air Bộ hâm sấy ko
khí