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VOLTAGE REDUCTION [1 record]

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Record 1 2010-03-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electrical Power Supply
DEF

A controlled power reduction in which the utility decreases the voltage on the power lines, so customers receive weaker electric current.

OBS

Brownouts can be used if total power demand exceeds the maximum available supply.

Key term(s)
  • brown-out
  • brown out

French

Domaine(s)
  • Alimentation (Distribution électrique)
DEF

Procédure visant à abaisser volontairement la tension qui s'exerce sur une barre omnibus.

OBS

On utilise souvent [cette procédure] pour alléger la demande en abaissant la tension du courant livré aux clients.

Spanish

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