A loss of orientation with respect to the horizon, caused by blowing sand, dust, or dirt
A BROWNOUT is a reduction in voltage and/or power when demand for electricity exceeds generating capacity
The partial reduction of electrical voltages caused by customer demand being higher than anticipated or by the failure of the generation, transmission, or distribution system
An intentional reduction of voltage by a utility in response to a power demand in excess of its generation capability Nominal reductions are 3, 5, or 8 percent
Reduction in voltage for longer than one second, more dangerousthan a complete blackout as it can cause induction motors, such as thosefound in refrigerators, to burn out
A reduction of the voltage in the distribution system caused by overload, a failure in the distribution system, or a deliberate action by the utility company in an effort to reduce power consumption
the reduction of voltage (and thus power) when demand for electricity exceeds generating capacity [return to top]
Reduction in voltage by an electrical power provider, usually because of temporary excess of power demand over power supply
the condition created during peak usuage periods when electric utility companies intentionally reduce their line voltage by approximately 10 - 15% to counter excessive demand
A long-duration under-voltage condition, usually hours or days in length Brownouts can be caused by heavy usage during peak hours, or they may be planned as an energy conservation strategy