Glossary E
Deutsch: Elektrische Isolierung / Español: Aislamiento Eléctrico / Português: Isolamento Elétrico / Français: Isolation Électrique / Italiano: Isolamento Elettrico
Electrical insulation in the industrial context refers to materials and techniques used to prevent the unwanted flow of electric current, thereby protecting people, equipment, and systems from electrical hazards. Electrical insulation is essential in industrial settings to ensure the safety and efficiency of electrical systems by preventing short circuits, electrical shocks, fires, and equipment damage.
Deutsch: Umweltschutz / Español: Protección Ambiental / Português: Proteção Ambiental / Français: Protection de l'Environnement / Italiano: Protezione Ambientale
Environmental protection in the industrial context refers to the practices, policies, and technologies implemented by industries to minimise their impact on the environment. This includes reducing pollution, conserving natural resources, managing waste, and ensuring sustainable operations that do not harm ecosystems or contribute to global environmental problems like climate change.
Deutsch: Umweltvorschriften / Español: Regulaciones ambientales / Português: Regulamentações ambientais / Français: Réglementations environnementales / Italiano: Regolamenti ambientali
Environmental Regulations are laws, policies, and rules established by governments and regulatory bodies to control the impact of industrial activities on the environment. These regulations are designed to protect natural resources, reduce pollution, conserve biodiversity, and promote sustainable practices within industries. They set standards and limits on emissions, waste management, water usage, and the handling of hazardous substances, aiming to minimise the negative effects of industrial operations on the environment and public health.
Deutsch: Umweltbelastung / Español: Impacto ambiental / Português: Impacto ambiental / Français: Impact environnemental / Italiano: Impatto ambientale
Environmental Impact refers to the effect that human activities, especially those related to industry, have on the natural environment. This includes changes to ecosystems, biodiversity, air and water quality, soil, and overall planetary health. In an industrial context, it encompasses the various negative effects that industrial operations, such as manufacturing, energy production, and resource extraction, can have on the environment.
Deutsch: Elektroschrott / Español: Residuos electrónicos / Português: Resíduos eletrônicos / Français: Déchets électroniques / Italiano: Rifiuti elettronici
E-waste refers to discarded electronic devices and components, including anything with a battery or plug, such as computers, smartphones, televisions, and appliances. In the industrial context, e-waste is a significant concern due to the environmental impact, regulatory requirements, and the need for effective recycling and disposal methods.
Deutsch: Elektronenröhre / Español: Tubo electrónico / Português: Tubo eletrônico / Français: Tube électronique / Italiano: Tubo elettronico
Electron tube refers to a device that controls electric current flow in a high vacuum between electrodes. In the industrial context, electron tubes are crucial for various applications, including amplification, switching, and signal modulation in electronic circuits and systems.
Deutsch: e / Español: e / Português: e / Français: e / Italiano: e
E is the fifth letter of the modern English alphabet and the most commonly used letter in many languages, including English. In mathematical contexts, e often represents the base of the natural logarithm, approximately equal to 2.71828. In physics, it can denote the elementary charge.
Deutsch: Winkelstück / Español: Codo / Português: Cotovelo / Français: Coude / Italiano: Gomito
Elbow in the industrial context refers to a type of pipe fitting used to change the direction of a pipe. It is commonly used in plumbing, piping, and various industrial systems to alter the flow of fluids (liquids or gases) at different angles, typically 90 degrees or 45 degrees.