a type of switch for repeatedly opening and closing an electric circuit. Its operation can be mechanical, electromagnetic, or pneumatic
contactor in American English
(ˈkɑnˌtæktər; kɑnˈtæktər)
noun
Electricity
a heavy-duty switching device, esp. a relay, used to open and close a circuit
contactor in Chemical Engineering
(kɒntæktər)
Word forms: (regular plural) contactors
noun
(Chemical Engineering: Distillation)
A contactor is a vessel or stage in which liquids or gases have a large area of contact.
The regenerated amine solution is then cooled and recycled to the contactor to absorb more acid gas.
A contactor is used to create an interface between the phases.
A contactor is a vessel or stage in which liquids or gases have a large area of contact.
contactor in Electrical Engineering
(kɒntæktər)
Word forms: (regular plural) contactors
noun
(Electrical engineering: Electrical power)
A contactor is an electro-mechanical device that is operated by an electric coil and allows automatic or remote operation to start or stop an electrical power circuit.
A contactor is a device for opening and closing an electric power circuit.
Large electrical currents are controlled by special-purpose relays called contactors.
A contactor is an electro-mechanical device that is operated by an electric coil and allows automaticor remote operation to start or stop an electrical power circuit.