Spike Arrester (Noun)
Meaning
Electrical device inserted in a power line to protect equipment from sudden fluctuations in current.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- A spike arrester was installed on the power grid to protect it from lightning strikes.
- The electrical engineer recommended installing a spike arrester on the high-voltage transmission line.
- A surge protector and a spike arrester were both used to safeguard the equipment from power surges.
- The new substation was equipped with a state-of-the-art spike arrester to ensure optimal power distribution.
- During the installation, a spike arrester was added to the system to shield the electronics from voltage spikes.