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  2. Overheating (electricity) - Wikipedia

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    Overheating is a phenomenon of rising temperatures in an electrical circuit. Overheating causes damage to the circuit components and can cause fire, explosion, and injury. Damage caused by overheating is usually irreversible; the only way to repair it is to replace some components.

  3. Hyperthermia - Wikipedia

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    Hyperthermia, also known simply as overheating, is a condition in which an individual's body temperature is elevated beyond normal due to failed thermoregulation.The person's body produces or absorbs more heat than it dissipates.

  4. Failure of electronic components - Wikipedia

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    Electrical overstress failures can be classified as thermally-induced, electromigration-related and electric field-related failures; examples of such failures include: Thermal runaway , where clusters in the substrate cause localised loss of thermal conductivity , leading to damage producing more heat; the most common causes are voids caused by ...

  5. Do I need to worry about space heaters? Here’s what experts ...

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    However, experts say it's possible to use electric space heaters safely. If your model is new, is in good working condition, has safety features like automatic shut-off in case of overheating or ...

  6. Overheating - Wikipedia

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    Overheating may refer to: Overheating (economics) , a rapid, very big growth of production that is thought to have a negative influence Overheating (electricity) , unexpected rise of temperature in a portion of electrical circuit, that can cause harm to the circuit, and accidents

  7. What Is Heart Disease? Everything You Need to Know - AOL

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    In addition to a healthy diet and regular physical activity, your healthcare provider may suggest other methods of losing weight to protect your heart, such as weight loss medication. Stop smoking.

  8. Sick of hearing about record heat? Scientists say those ... - AOL

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    It's a picture that comes in the vibrant reds and purples representing heat on daily weather maps online, in newspapers and on television. Beyond the maps and the numbers are real harms that kill.

  9. High resistance connection - Wikipedia

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    A high-resistance connection (HRC) is a hazard that results from loose or poor connections in traditional electrical accessories and switchgear which can cause heat to develop, capable of starting a fire. [1] Glowing connections occur when relatively high current exists in a relatively large resistance object. Heat comes from power dissipation ...