Gassing (Battery) – The evolution of gas from one or more of the electrodes in a cell. Gassing commonly results from local action (self discharge) or from the electrolysis of water in the electrolyte during charging.
Gateway – The Gateway is a computer which provides interfaces between the local computer system and one or several SCADA (or RCC) systems.
Gel – A chemical compound used to seal and mechanically cushion fiber optic filament in a cable. The cleaners used to remove are made by American Polywater.
Gel Cleaner – A chemical based cleaner used to remove the gel in a fiber optic cable. Gel cleaner is made by American Polywater Corp.
Generator Step-Up (GSU) – Generator step up is done by transformers directly connected to the generator output terminals. This is usually done via busbars in large generating stations. They normally have a high voltage in secondary and high current in primary.
GF – Ground Fault.
Gin – A device used for temporary lifting.
GIS – Gas Insulated Switchgear (usually SF6).
Glare – A sensation of uncomfortable brightness, usually coming from a luminaire at angles between horizontal and 45 degrees below horizontal.
Global Positioning System – A system used for locating objects on Earth precisely, using a system of satellites in geostationary orbit in space. Often used by digital relays to obtain accurate time information.
GMT – Greenwich Mean Time.
Gnd – Ground.
Grease – 1) Slang for Cable Pulling Lubricant, a chemical compound used to reduce pulling tension by lubricating a cable when pulled into a duct or conduit. 2) Slang for Dielectric Grease, a silicone based chemical compound used to seal and lubricate connections.
Grip All Stick – See Shotgun Stick.
Ground – 1. An electrical term meaning to connect to the earth. 2. A conducting connection, whether intentional or accidental by which an electric circuit, or equipment, is connected to the earth or some conducting body that serves in place of the earth.
Ground Fault – An undesired current path between ground and an electrical potential.
Grunt – A lineman’s helper.
GTO – Gate Turn-off Thyristor.
Gut – Slang for “Line Hose”.
Guy Strain Insulator – An insulator, normally porcelain, used to electrically isolate one part of a down guy from another. Guy Strain Insulators are made by Porcelain Products.
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