Stagecraft II: Lighting & Sound Flashcards
What is electrical generation?
Electrical generation is the process of creating electricity from forms of energy.
What are the natural forms of energy
Water, wind, sun, heat from the earth, biomass from plants
Name some ways energy can be transmitted into electrical energy
Static electricity, electromagnetic induction, electrochemistry, photoelectric effect, thermoelectric effect
Explain static electricity
Static electricity, from the physical separation and transport of charge (examples: triboelectric effect and
lightning)
Explain electromagnetic induction
Electromagnetic induction, where an electrical generator, dynamo or alternator transforms kinetic energy (energy of motion) into electricity.
Explain electrochemistry
Electrochemistry, the direct transformation of chemical energy into electricity, as in a battery, fuel cell or nerve impulse
Explain photoelectric effect
Photoelectric effect, is the transformation of light into electrical energy
Explain thermoelectric effect
Thermoelectric effect, direct conversion of temperature differences to electricity
Electricity is most often generated where by what ?
At power stations by electrochemical generators which can be seen around the world
Explain the distribution method
Power plant generates electricity –> transformer steps up footage of the transmission –> transmission lines carry electricity long distances –> neighborhood transformer steps down voltage –> distribution lines carry electricity to houses –> transformers unpause step down electricity before it enters houses
What is the electrical path
- The power supply
- The circuit
- The device
Explain the three components of basic electricity circuit
- A source of electricity: The different
forms as we discussed in Slide #2 Wind
Water, solar etc. - A load: As simple as a light bulb, an
Electrical motor. - An electrical path: As seen in the line
drawing in the file “Electrical Theory”
pg. 13.
The National Electrical Code (NEC) stipulates that the only electrical cables approved for
temporary stage wiring are….
Types S, SO, ST, and STO
S and SO cables are more commonly used than ST and STO, because
their thick rubber jacket can withstand more physical abuse than the thin, heat-resistant thermoplastic insulation of the ST and STO cable. Type S cable is generally used for stage lighting, because SO costs more and its only advantage is that it is impervious to oil
and gasoline.
What are the suggested ways to keep cables and connectors in good operating condition
- When a cable is not in use, coil it and hang it on the wall of the lighting storage room.
- Check cables and connectors periodically, and replace any items that show signs of cracking, chipping, or other deterioration.
- Always disconnect a plug by pulling on the body of the connector, not the cable.
- Keep the connectors clean. Remove any corrosion, paint, grease, or other as soon as they become evident.
- All elements of a cable should be of the same electrical rating; for example, 12-gauge (AWG) cable (capable of carrying 20 amperes of current) should have only 20-ampere-rated connectors, and so forth.
What is the best type of stage connector
Twist-lock connectors
Pin connectors are probably more widely used than twist-lock connectors. Why?
primarily because they have been in existence for so long.
Pin connectors have what three disadvantages
(1) They can be easily disconnected by accident; (2) the pins of the plug do not always make a good electrical connection with the receptacle; and (3) if the cable is connected to a live power source, it is very easy to be shocked, because the metal conductors in the receptacle are not deeply recessed.
What is used to connect two instruments to the same circuit?
two-fer
What is a two-fer
An electrical Y that has female receptacles at the top of the Y and a male plug at the bottom leg of the Y; used to connect two instruments to the same circuit.
Explain the U-Ground Plug and connector
Also known as the Edison plug “Parallel Blade” in the USA, it is found within the domestic, commercial, and Theatrical environment. It is mainly found on most appliances at home in current carrying capacities of 15A and 20A
What does ‘A’ stand for in electricity
“A” stands for Ampere “The measurement of Current”