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<big>Intentional brownouts are used for load reduction in a grid emergency, often in a round-robin basis for areas during the period of emergency (brown-out).<br> </big> | <big>Intentional brownouts are used for load reduction in a grid emergency, often in a round-robin basis for areas during the period of emergency (brown-out).<br> </big> | ||
| − | {{definition|A reduction or cutback in electric power (especially as a result of a shortage, a mechanical failure, or overuse by consumers). <ref>http://www.thefreedictionary.com/brownout Freedictionary<ref | + | {{definition|A reduction or cutback in electric power (especially as a result of a shortage, a mechanical failure, or overuse by consumers). <ref>http://www.thefreedictionary.com/brownout Freedictionary</ref>}} |
===Discussion=== | ===Discussion=== | ||
According to various sources an example of a brownout may also be the temporary disconnect of rural areas. The latter is considered to be a (rotational) blackout by others. No clear definitions by ENTSO-E and NERC on "brownout" have been found. | According to various sources an example of a brownout may also be the temporary disconnect of rural areas. The latter is considered to be a (rotational) blackout by others. No clear definitions by ENTSO-E and NERC on "brownout" have been found. | ||
Revision as of 14:03, 14 February 2016
Contents
Definitions
A brownout is an intentional or unintentional drop in voltage in an electrical power supply system. [1]
Intentional brownouts are used for load reduction in a grid emergency, often in a round-robin basis for areas during the period of emergency (brown-out).
A reduction or cutback in electric power (especially as a result of a shortage, a mechanical failure, or overuse by consumers). [2]
Discussion
According to various sources an example of a brownout may also be the temporary disconnect of rural areas. The latter is considered to be a (rotational) blackout by others. No clear definitions by ENTSO-E and NERC on "brownout" have been found.
See also
Notes
- Jump up ↑ Steven Warren Blume Electric power system basics: for the nonelectrical professional. John Wiley & Sons, 2007 ISBN 0470129875 p. 199
- Jump up ↑ http://www.thefreedictionary.com/brownout Freedictionary
