Electrical bus

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-001999",
  "term": "Electrical bus",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A metallic strip or bar, typically made of copper or aluminum, that conducts electricity within a switchboard, distribution board, or substation. It serves as a common connection point for multiple circuits, collecting electric power from incoming feeders and distributing it to outgoing feeders. Busbars are rated by their current-carrying capacity, voltage, and short-circuit withstand strength.",
  "synonyms": [
    "bus"
  ],
  "subject": "Energy and utilities",
  "see_also": [
    "bus"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Sammelschiene",
    "es": "barra colectora eléctrica",
    "fr": "bus électrique"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/electrical-bus/"
}