Types of Electrical Faults Flashcards

1
Q

What are the 6 types of electrical faults?

A
Blackout
Brownout
Fault
Surge
Spike
Sag
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2
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Explain Blackout

A

Prolonged loss of power

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3
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Explain Brownout

A

Prolonged low voltage

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4
Q

Explain Fault

A

Short loss of power

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5
Q

Explain Surge

A

Prolonged high voltage

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6
Q

Explain Spike

A

Temporary high voltage

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7
Q

Explain Sag

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Temporary low voltage

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