OEO Ontology

Overview / Open Energy Ontology / Class - grid component
Label: grid component

Definition:
A grid component is an energy transformation unit that is a discrete part of a supply grid serving a specific purpose.

Sub classes:
Definition:
An electricity grid component is a grid component that is part of an electricity grid.

Definition:
An energy storage unit is a grid component that stores energy.

Definition:
A gas grid component is a grid component that is part of a gas grid.

Definition:
A grid component link is a grid component that serves as a connection between two other grid components.

Definition:
A grid node is a grid component of a supply grid where two or more links meet.

Definition:
A heating grid component is a grid component that is part of a heating grid.

Definition:
A switchyard is an electricity grid component that connects different levels of voltage

Definition:
A transformer is an electricity grid component that passively transfers electrical energy from one electrical circuit to another.

Back to the super classes:
Definition:
An energy transformation unit is an artificial object that transforms, changes or transfers a certain type of energy.