Translations:Grounding system/10/en
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Non-current carrying conductor | A conductor that is not intended to regularly carry current as a part of the normal functioning of an electrical system. All grounding system wiring fit into this category. |
| Current carrying conductor | A conductor that is intended to regularly carry current as part of the normal functioning of an electrical system. All circuits related to the power generation, energy storage, and distribution to loads fit into this category. |
| Grounded system | A system that has an AC or DC system ground. The system may be a DC grounded system, an AC grounded system, or an AC and DC grounded system. There is at least one grounded current carrying conductor in the system. |
| Ungrounded system | A system that does not have any system ground. There is no grounded current carrying conductor in the system. |
| Grounded conductor | A current carrying conductor that has a connection established to ground by an AC or DC system ground. |
| Ungrounded conductor | A current carrying conductor that does not have a connection established to ground by an AC or DC system ground. |
