What is a Transient Voltage Surge?
Transient Voltage Surges, more commonly known as voltage spikes or voltage surges, are momentary changes in the voltage or current that occurs over a short period of time. Transients are generated by any disruption in the flow of electricity, such as an electric motor turning off, a compressor kicking on, or by as something as simple as turning on or off a light switch. Transients can also be large in magnitude, large enough to cause catastrophic damage to electrical equipment. They exist in virtually every electrical system and if left untreated, will damage electrical equipment and eventually cause equipment failure.
How do Transients gradually cause electrical equipment damage and eventually failure?
Transients cause stress to be induced on the electrical grid. Stress causes resistance and excessive heat buildup in electrical equipment. Think of it this way. If you, yourself, are under a lot of stress, what is that doing to your body? It is restricting the blood flow to the rest of your body, or your equipment, and that causes equipment damage and eventually failure. The same is for your electrical system. Transients cause stress, which causes equipment damage, which will eventually lead to equipment failure.
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Posted by Administrator @ 1:42 am
Tags: energy usage, Surge Protection, transients, voltage surges
