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WLE TEST 1
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02/03/2015

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Damage Repair
Definition
what kind of repairs are usually done de-energized
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Connecting new lines and equipment
Definition
When are lines most likely to be energized while working on them
Term
De-Energized lines
Definition
Lines that dont have power flowing through them
Term
Allows you to work on line and equipment without special gloves
Definition
de-energized lines allow you to work on lines and equipment _________________ _____________ _______
Term
Energized line/equipment
Definition
lines and equipment that has amps flowing through them
Term
Operations Center
Definition
key element of any power system as it designates the central location for the system operators who are responsible to operate the system
Term
Jurisdiction
Definition
are of responsibility for an operating center
Term
Physical description of the elements of the system.
Geographical area in which the system is located
Definition
2 Factors of jurisdiction
Term
system operator
Definition
power systems are controlled in the operation center by who
Term
wall map
detail map
feeder map
Definition
3 types of maps at a operation center
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switching order
Definition
planned sequence of actions or steps to accomplish some operation of the system
Term
clearing lines
transferring load
restoring service
Definition
tasks that require switching order
Term
electric arc
Definition
visible flow of electrons between two conductive points
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Damage repair
Definition
type of work that is done de-energized
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assures safety of employees clearing and working on lines
Definition
objective of clearing lines
Term
clearance
Definition
formally recognized condition of a line, line section or equipment that has been de-energized
Term
clearance point
Definition
any device connector or open point used to isolate the line or equipment
Term
visual clearance point
Definition
where the visual opening between source and load is in plain view.
Not required by osha
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standard clearance
Definition
clearance in which people will be working on
Term
safety clearance
Definition
people do not work on this clearance
Term
opened, render and inoperable (locked)
Definition
osha requires clearance points to be what
Term
tagging
Definition
physical attachment of an approved visible tag, on or near the device that has been opened for a use as a clearance point.
Term
locking
Definition
after clearance point is opened, it need to be locked to prevent it from being closed
Term
overlapping clearances
Definition
clearance point for one crew's clearance is located within another clearance for a different crew
Term
Equipotential grounding
Definition
EPZ stands for what
Term
Supervisor Control and Data Acquisition
Definition
SCADA stands for what
Term
SCADA
Definition
Communication system which provides system operators ability to monitor and control flow of power in a given system
Term
Regional Transmission Organization
Definition
independent regional organizations that are responsible in assuring fair and open access to use the system
Term
Energy sources
Definition
specific sources of energy that potentially could energize a line, line section or piece of equipment that needs to be cleared to work on
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