[[wiki-architecture]] · [[Urban Planning and City Architecture]] · [[ARCHITECTURE]] · [[000]] # Electrical device Electrical devices or electric devices are devices that functionally rely on electric energy (AC or DC) to operate their core parts (electric motors, transformers, lighting, rechargeable batteries, control electronics). They can be contrasted with traditional mechanical devices which depend on different power sources like fuels or human physical strength. Electronic devices are a specialized kind of electrical devices in which electric power is predominantly used for data processing rather than the generation of mechanical forces. To better differentiate between both classes, electric devices that emphasize physical work are also called electromechanical. Mechatronics accentuates the intersection of both fields. Together, electronic and electric devices, their development, maintenance, and power supply comprise the subject of electrical engineering. The majority of electric devices in households is stationary and — due to their considerable power consumption — relies on electrical installation, especially electric outlets instead of small electric generators, batteries, rechargeable or not. Due to their dependence on electric power sources, in general well-evolved power grids, electric devices and their power consumption pattern have moved into the focus of smart metering. == Electrical equipment == Electrical equipment includes any machine powered by electricity. It usually consists of an enclosure, a variety of electrical components, and often a power switch. Examples of these include: Lighting Major appliance Small appliances IT equipment (computers, printers etc.) Motors, pumps and HVAC Systems More specifically, electrical equipment refers to the individual components of an electrical distribution system. These components may involve: Electric switchboards Distribution boards Circuit breakers and disconnects Transformers Electricity meter == See also == Electrical equipment in hazardous areas Electrical equipment Home appliance Power transmission Electrical room Grounding kit List of largest manufacturing companies by revenue Grondzik, Walter T. (2010). Mechanical and electrical equipment for buildings (11 ed.). Wiley. ISBN 9780470195659. == References == - [[Professional Practice/Codes & Standards/National Building Code of India/Part 08 - Building Services/Section 2 - Electrical Installations]] - [[Building Services/Electrical Systems]] - [[Urban and Planning/Town & Country Planning]] - [[Building Construction/Specifications and Detailing]] - [[Building Services/Building Performance/Lighting Design]] - [[Professional Practice/Codes & Standards/National Building Code of India/Part 01 - Definitions]] - [[Professional Practice/Codes & Standards/National Building Code of India/Part 12 - Asset and Facility Management]] - [[History and Theory/World History]] - [[Interior Architecture/Interior Design]] - [[Design/Architectural Design/Universal Design and Accessibility]] == Literature == Lindsay, J. F. (1986). Electromechanics and electrical machinery. Englewood Cliffs, N.J.: Prentice-Hall. ISBN 978-0132500937. Advanced electrical and electronic systems. NY RESEARCH PR. 2019. ISBN 978-1632386250. Miu, Denny K. (1993). Mechatronics : electromechanics and contromechanics. New York: Springer-Verlag. ISBN 978-0387978932.