Dictionary of Electrical Engineering

Commonly used terms in the Electrical industry.

momentary overvoltage
an increase in voltage above the system's specified upper limit for more than a few seconds. Generally a rather loosely-defined term.
overvoltage
a voltage having a value larger than the nominal voltage for a duration greater than 1 minute.
overvoltage relay
a protective relay that operates on overvoltage.
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