How much voltage loss would cause a brownout?
Where is a brownout likely to happen?
Is heat a factor in brownout?
2006-07-29 11:31:25 · 4 answers · asked by Concerned American on 9-11-2001 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
The voltage level is below the minimum level specified for the system, and sometimes a short circuit is used to for a loss of power for a short amount of time (usually seconds). Systems supplied with three-phase electric power also suffer brownouts if one or more phases are absent, at reduced voltage, or incorrectly phased. Such malfunctions are particularly damaging to electric motors. Some brownouts, called voltage reductions, are made intentionally to prevent a full power outage.
2006-07-29 11:36:05 · answer #1 · answered by The Chaotic Darkness 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Brownouts are caused when there are too many users and too little power in the system. Brownouts are likely to happen in heavily populated areas. Heat can be a factor. Impossible to say how much loss of voltage would cause a brownout.
2006-07-29 11:36:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Heat can definitely be a factor in a brownout, as people are using much more power trying to cool their homes. Brownouts happen when more electricity is being used than the power stations can handle.
2006-07-29 11:36:09 · answer #3 · answered by beadtheway 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Voltage loss in brownouts depend on the surge. Lights dim, etc. Sometimes, if the voltage drops too low. You may lose power completely for a short period of time.
2006-07-29 11:35:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋