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2. Emergency power system - Wikipedia

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   An emergency power system is an independent source of electrical power that supports important electrical systems on loss of normal power supply. A standby power system may include a standby generator, batteries and other apparatus. Emergency power systems are installed to protect life and property from the consequences of loss of primary ...

3. Uninterruptible power supply - Wikipedia

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   A large data-center-scale UPS being installed by electricians. An uninterruptible power supply(UPS) or uninterruptible power sourceis a type of continual power systemthat provides automated backup electric powerto a loadwhen the input power source or mains powerfails. A UPS differs from a traditional auxiliary/emergency power systemor standby ...

4. Power outage - Wikipedia

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   A power outage (also called a powercut, a power out, a power failure, a power blackout, a power loss, or a blackout) is the loss of the electrical power network supply to an end user. There are many causes of power failures in an electricity network. Examples of these causes include faults at power stations, damage to electric transmission ...

5. Kill switch - Wikipedia

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   Kill switch. A kill switch, also known more formally as an emergency brake, emergency stop (E-stop), emergency off (EMO), or emergency power off (EPO), is a safety mechanism used to shut off machinery in an emergency, when it cannot be shut down in the usual manner. Unlike a normal shut-down switch or shut-down procedure, which shuts down all ...

6. Transfer switch - Wikipedia

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   Transfer switch. A transfer switch is an electrical switch that switches a load between two sources. Some transfer switches are manual, in that an operator effects the transfer by throwing a switch, while others are automatic and trigger when they sense one of the sources has lost or gained power. An Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) is often ...

7. Electric power distribution - Wikipedia

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   Electric power distribution is the final stage in the delivery of electricity. Electricity is carried from the transmission system to individual consumers. Distribution substations connect to the transmission system and lower the transmission voltage to medium voltage ranging between 2 kV and 33 kV with the use of transformers. [ 1 ]Primary ...