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When Is Browned out?
When Is Browned out?
David Miller••6 min read
A brownout
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is caused by high electricity demand that is near or above a utility's production capacity. When this occurs, the utility may reduce the flow of electricity to certain areas to prevent a blackout.
What does the term browning out mean?
brown out. 1. verb To weaken in electrical energy, typically resulting in dim lights. ... noun A period of reduced electrical energy typically accompanied by dim lights.
What voltage is considered a brown out?
A brownout is an undervoltage condition, when the AC supply drops below the nominal value by about 10% (Nominal meaning 110-120 or 220-240 in most places). So in the US a brownout might be defined as the AC voltage dropping below 99V.
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