Difference between revisions of "Brownout"

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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/>}}
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{{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

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

  1. Steven Warren Blume Electric power system basics: for the nonelectrical professional. John Wiley & Sons, 2007 ISBN 0470129875 p. 199
  2. http://www.thefreedictionary.com/brownout Freedictionary