My name is Francois Roger, and I am currently pursuing a Diplôme d'Études Collégiales (DEC) in Electrical Engineering with a major in Automation and Control. This program provides a solid understanding of the principles and applications of electrical systems, focusing on automation and control of various industrial processes.This glossary provides some words often used in Electrical Engeneering Fields. especially in Automation and Control sector.
AC (Alternative Current ) not Air Conditioner
Acronym
Is a type of electrical current, in which the direction of the flow of electrons switches back and forth at regular intervals or cycles.
Example: One advantage of alternating current is that it is relatively cheap to change the voltage of the current. Furthermore, the inevitable loss of energy that occurs when current is carried over long distances is far smaller with alternating current than with direct current.
fr: CA (courant alternatif)
Acceleration
Noun
Acceleration is the rate of change of Speed. Usually, acceleration means the speed is changing, but not always.
Example: The power of formula engine was the highest as the formula car needed to achieve a highest possible ACCELERATION.
fr: Acceleration
Automatic Mode
group of nouns
In this mode, a device shall be controlled entirely by the Control System. Starting and stopping pumps or closing and opening valves shall be performed automatically and in accordance with the relevant sequence- and control algorithms.
Example: The operator shall not have the capability to issue a command individually to a device while it is in the automatic mode.
fr: Mode automatique
Automation
Noun
The use of machines or computers instead of people to do a job, especially in a factory or office:
Example: Two main benefit of AUTOMATION are that the reduction of direct labor cost and changeability of manufacturing system which mean the ability of AUTOMATION is to make standard process flow and makes operation and output forecasting easily and accurately.
fr: Automatisation
Capacitor
Noun
a device used to store an electric charge, consisting of one or more pairs of conductors separated by an insulator.
Example: Today, capacitors are widely used in electronic circuits for blocking direct current while allowing alternating current to pass.
fr: Condensateur
Control
Noun
Are the electrical and electronic components that link the mechanical machines together using a common software program or an integrated collection of programs. In other words, the control system is used to operate the machine or system that automates work that was previously performed manually.
Example: Intuitive control systems are designed to work with operators to monitor progress under normal conditions and to quickly deal with problems when things go wrong.
fr: Contrôle
Corrective maintenance
group of nouns
Is a type of maintenance used for equipment after equipment break down or malfunction is often most expensive
Example: The biggest single disadvantage is the unpredictable nature of corrective maintenance. If an asset unexpectedly fails, it can cause disruption to other maintenance work as well as unforeseen downtime.
fr: Maintenance corrective
DC (Direct Current)
Acronym
Direct current.is electrical current which flows consistently in one direction.
Example: DC power has a smaller range of use cases, focusing more on low voltage and low current applications like electronic devices.
fr: Courant continu
diode
Noun
A semiconductor device that essentially acts as a one-way switch for current. It allows current to flow easily in one direction, but severely restricts current from flowing in the opposite direction.
Example: While diodes only let current move in one direction, each type of diode acts differently, making a number of useful applications for diodes.
fr: diode
Distributor
Noun
The hydraulic distributor is a device used to change the flow path of the oil by changing the position of the valve core
Example: Hydraulic distributors can be used in combination with safety valves, overload valves, oil supply valves, brake valves, check valves and other valves according to different requirements of the hydraulic system.
fr: Distributeur
Emmergency botton
group of Noun
Is a safety mechanism used in industrial machines and automation systems. It is an easily accessible button or switch that, when pressed or activated, immediately halts the operation of a machine or an entire industrial system.
Example: When pushing the mushroom head of emergency stop button will break the circuit of machinery equipment and removes power supply.
fr: Bouton d'urgence
Faillure
noun
is defined as the inability of a system to perform its required function.
fr: defaillance
Gripper
Manual Mode
group of Nouns
In the manual mode, a device shall be operated by issuing commands from the operating console of the SCADA system utilizing dialogue boxes, buttons and other appropriate tools
Example: Running your process in Manual mode allows you to debug process execution when automation is not working
fr: Mode manuel
Mapping
gerondif
PLC
Acronym
: Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
PLC is an industrial computer that monitors inputs and outputs to make decisions based on the program stored in the PLC’s memory.
Example: Instead of meticulously installing, wiring and maintaining relays prone to mechanical wear, a single PLC can replace all of this. The benefits of doing so are incredible in terms of cost (less money spent on relays, wire, floor space, etc.) and maintenance (a PLC can be swapped out with relative ease compared to tracing a dead relay).
fr: API
Preventive maintenance (PM)
group of nouns
It is a routine for periodically inspecting an equipments with the goal of noticing small problems and fixing them before major ones develop. Ideally, nothing breaks down.
Example: You can avoid over maintenance by creating a preventive maintenance program.
fr: Maintenance préventive (MP)
Sensor
Noun
A device that detects and responds to changes in its environment by converting the physical change into an electrical signal.
A device that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The input can be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure or any number of other environmental phenomena.
Example: The five types of sensors commonly used in control systems are temperature sensors, pressure sensors, level sensors, flow sensors, and proximity sensors
fr: Capteur
Speed
Noun
Speed is a scalar quantity that refers to "how fast an object is moving." Speed can be thought of as the rate at which an object covers distance
Example: Speed is important in sprinting, speed skating, sprint cycling and sports such as tennis when a player has to move forward quickly from the baseline to reach a drop shot close to the net.
fr: Vitesse
to diagnose
Verbe
It a maintenance approach that focuses on identifying and resolving problems with equipment or assets. It involves the use of specialized tools and techniques to detect and diagnose faults or irregularities, and take corrective action to fix them
Example: Maintenance testing is a test that is performed to either identify equipment problems, diagnose equipment problems, or confirm that repair measures have been effective.
fr: diagnostiquer
Vaccum
Noun
End of arm tooling (EOAT) vacuums use suction to safely lift and place objects to a desired location.
Example: These cups are mounted on robots, pick-and-place machines, and other automation systems to provide a reliable and repeatable method of gripping and handling a range of different components and products.
fr: ventouse
variable
Noun
Determine how information is passed into or received from a script.
fr: variable
Voltage
Noun
Also known as electrical potential difference, electric pressure, or electric tension is the difference in electric potential between two points.
Example: We measured the change in voltage across the circuit.
