| Dictionary, Encyclopedia and Thesaurus - The Free Dictionary 1,518,812,785 visitors served. |
Dictionary/ thesaurus | Medical dictionary | Legal dictionary | Financial dictionary | Acronyms | Idioms | Encyclopedia | Wikipedia encyclopedia | ? |
Spark gap |
Also found in: Dictionary/thesaurus, Acronyms, Wikipedia | 0.01 sec. |
|
Spark gap The region between two electrodes in which a disruptive electrical spark may take place. The gap should be taken to mean the electrodes as well as the intervening space. Such devices may have many uses. The ignition system in a gasoline engine furnishes a very important example. Another important case is the use of a spark gap as a protective device in electrical equipment. Here, surges in potential may be made to break down such a gap so that expensive equipment will not be damaged. |
|
| ? Mentioned in | ? References in periodicals archive | |
|---|---|---|
Ultra-Wideband technology has a history going back to Marconi and his original spark gap transmitters. This technology enhances energy transfer which shortens process time and allows for a larger spark gap. The metal work-piece is submerged in a dielectric fluid (electrically non-conducting) and separated from the tool by a very small spark gap. |
| Encyclopedia |
| Free Tools: |
For surfers:
Browser extension |
Word of the Day |
Help
For webmasters: Free content | Linking | Lookup box | Double-click lookup | Partner with us |
|---|