Glossary D
Dividers refer to compasses with fixed points used in architectural design and construction work to record measurements and divide lines into equal parts.
- Direction finding compass : Direction finding compass is an instrument to determine the direction, or bearing, from one point to another. It is composed of magnetized metal needle that floats on a pivot point. The needle orients to the magnetic field lines of the earth.
A Distribution Arrester (light duty class) is described as an arrester normally installed on and used to protect underground distribution systems where the major portion of the lightning stroke current is discharged by an arrester located at the overhead line/cable junction.