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Example sentences for "overload"

Lexicographically close words:
overleaping; overleaps; overlie; overlies; overlived; overloaded; overloading; overloads; overlong; overlook
  1. When switch SW is closed, the current will enter the starter at its terminal S, and pass through the magnet coil m' of the overload release to the switch lever L, which is shown in the off position.

  2. Overload release devices on motor starting rheostats will not be considered to take the place of the cut out required if they be inoperative during the starting of the motor.

  3. It should be so arranged that the heavier the overload the quicker the device acts, until with a short circuit the device is almost instantaneous in its action.

  4. Devices which are fitted to circuit breakers and which act as dampers and prevent the too sudden operation of the breakers on what may be only a temporary overload or reverse current.

  5. The Underwriters' rule requires that the rating be about 80% of the maximum current it can carry indefinitely, thus allowing about 25% overload before the fuse melts.

  6. The overload release is an electromagnetic circuit breaker that opens the circuit if the motor become greatly overloaded.

  7. Starter with no voltage release and overload release connected to a compound motor.

  8. By sub-dividing the metal, increased radiating surface is obtained which permits a reduction in the volume of fusible metal necessary, and the metal vapor formed when the fuse blows on heavy overload is more readily dissipated.

  9. Front and top views of I-T-E automatic overload circuit breaker.

  10. An overload release, and a no voltage release.

  11. A fuse is a protective device that prevents an overload of electricity.

  12. The aftermath of such an overload may leave a person with depression, anxiety, and the inability to function "as usual" for a considerable period of time.

  13. Some engineer of one of these towing locomotives might sometime overload it, so the power of doing so has been taken out of his hands.

  14. At home, or on any Sandeman-controlled world, a warrior is in no danger of overload unless very unusual circumstances arise.

  15. And except in hostile-alien territory, where need is a weakness that must be concealed, keeping even an enemy warrior from dying in overload is as ingrained as their politeness.

  16. Unlike induced need, battle-prep involves the entire body; unless the warrior goes into demanding combat within an hour or two, he will go into overload and die.

  17. In most cases, however, force-field failure is due to overload by enemy fire, and the ensuing suit failure and powerpack disruption cause total destruction of armor and operator both.

  18. Unpractised journalists are apt to overload their articles with data that has no immediate connection with the subject in hand, even though it may be distantly related.

  19. The author should remember, however, that it is better to err on the side of drastic deletion, rather than leave in matter that is no actual gain to the picture, and only serves to distract and confuse and overload the reader's mind.

  20. Those who overload them with Victuals, in Hopes of strengthening them, are extremely deceived; there being no one Prejudice equally fatal to such a Number of them.

  21. It is not the load but the overload that kills.

  22. Help ladies with a due appreciation; do not overload the plate of any person you serve.

  23. She ought to retire early to rest; she should sleep on a hard {279} mattress and in a well-ventilated apartment, and should not overload her bed with clothes.

  24. It grated on his ears until he could rush downstairs to the radio room to turn the volume-gain control down so that the audio signal fell below the overload point.

  25. It landed in a screaming arc and came to rest, smoking both outside and inside, for the driving circuits had been running at overload for nearly four months.

  26. The field frame employs the riveted form of construction, so that the ends of the laminations are exposed directly to the air, insuring low operating temperatures and high overload capacity.

  27. The application of commutating pole converters is particularly desirable where special requirements such as great overload capacity or large capacity and low voltage enable them to show to the greatest advantage.

  28. If the motor receive a sudden overload sufficient to momentarily reduce its speed, it will stop; this may be brought about by momentary interruption of the current, sufficient to cause a loss of synchronism.

  29. This construction exposes the laminations directly to the air and improves the radiation, thus insuring high overload capacity and low operating temperatures.

  30. Do not overload the current coil of the wattmeter.

  31. A modern dynamo can be regulated in voltage by over 25 per cent in either direction, without harm, if care is taken not to overload it.

  32. In other words it is "eager" for any task imposed on it; therefore it must be protected by fuses, or it will consume itself, if too big an overload is imposed on it.

  33. This permits throwing on an overload in an emergency; and at the same time guards against a short circuit.

  34. A 3 kilowatt generator would take care of these lights, with a 30 per cent overload (which is not excessive) for maximum service.

  35. Modern dynamos are rated liberally, and can stand 100% overload for short periods of time, without dangerous overheating.

  36. It will stand an overload of as much as 100 per cent for a short time--half an hour or so.

  37. Inside, Mike the Angel and Chief Multhaus watched worriedly as the meters wiggled their needles dangerously close to the overload mark.

  38. Many of them had long since passed the red lines that marked the allowable overload point.

  39. Mike the Angel knew that those points had been set low, but he also knew that they were approaching the real overload point.

  40. This is better than to wait till after their hunger is satisfied by food, when they will eat the niceties merely to gratify the palate, and thus overload the stomach and interrupt digestion.

  41. I suppose it's possible to overload the thing," Micheals said doubtfully.

  42. In many alternating current installations, comparatively light loads are carried the greater part of the time, the rated full load or an overload being occurrences of short durations.

  43. A properly designed steam plant has a large overload capacity, a hydraulic plant has a small overload capacity, and a gasoline engine plant has no overload capacity.

  44. Diagram showing three phase motors protected by triple pole overload circuit breakers, with two overload coils, also one overload coil and low voltage release coil.

  45. They are used where several circuits are controlled by one automatic oil break switch or one shunt trip, overload and shunt trip or low voltage release carbon break circuit breaker.

  46. The overload relays do not afford overload protection during the starting period, and when such protection is desired starting fuses should be installed.

  47. It should depend on the extent to which the overload is reduced as the time elapses.

  48. In the running position~, the compensation winding is cut out and the motor is connected to the line through suitable fuses or overload relays mounted directly above the compensator.

  49. In the starting position~, the switch connects the line to the ends and the motor to the taps of the compensator winding without overload relays or fuses in circuit.

  50. When so used, the overload adjustment is set at the maximum value to give overload protection only at the maximum carrying capacity of the generator and a sensitive reverse protection to prevent a return of energy from the line.

  51. Overload release~ protection consists of two relays on a small slate panel, which is mounted directly on the side of the star delta switch.

  52. Captain Bingley is a good seaman, and I respect him as Grace's father; but he wants to make money, and he may be tempted to overload his ship, or visit dangerous places to obtain freight.

  53. Uncle Jack warned him not to overload his boat.

  54. It would lead to a faster express service, as the high overload capacity of the electric motor enables it to take small account of gradients.

  55. The first is its power of taking a heavy overload for a limited period without injury.

  56. The problem is further complicated by the fact that the petrol engine is irreversible, has practically no 'starting torque,' and has a very slight overload capacity.

  57. An additional advantage incident to their use for this purpose is that an overload on a circuit in which they are placed is visibly indicated by the glowing of the lamp.

  58. Overload circuit-breakers are provided for the very purpose of taking motors out of circuit in cases where, once up to speed, they are mechanically brought down again and into danger.

  59. This is used largely in the circuits of batteries, generators, and other sources of supply to prevent overload in case of short circuits on the line.

  60. One daren't overload the horses, and one daren't overload the transport.

  61. In passing, allow me to urge you never to stuff a babe--never to overload his little stomach with food, it is far more desirable to give him a little not enough, than to give him a little too much.

  62. If he be purged more than usual, attention should be paid to the diet--if it be absolutely necessary to give him artificial food while suckling--and care must be taken not to overload the stomach.

  63. Do not let him overload his stomach either with breast milk, or with artificial food.

  64. Next, if we walk along the narrow way we must not overload ourselves.

  65. So, my brothers, if you would pass the gate which leads home, to the rest which remaineth for the people of God, you must not overload yourselves with this world's gear.

  66. Load the generators; overload them; tax them to the limit.

  67. The generators could not stand that terrific overload long: they would burn out.

  68. Where they are new, sprinkle them with salt and water; otherwise, they overload the horse's stomach.

  69. Adjust the overload relay to a very high value beyond the capacity of the motor.

  70. Then overload the motor to a point where it will overheat and break down.


  71. The above list will hopefully give you a few useful examples demonstrating the appropriate usage of "overload" in a variety of sentences. We hope that you will now be able to make sentences using this word.
    Other words:
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