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EMS users find solutions to voltage-surge problems

Journal Article · · Energy User News; (United States)
OSTI ID:6315395
The microchips in energy-management systems (EMS) are especially vulnerable to damage due to voltage surges, but the addition of surge suppressors to cut off the peak of spikes at a certain level or the use of fiber-optic cable that transmits light signals instead of electricity can overcome the problem. Users are often unaware that lightning, utility-grid switching, or the shutting down of large equipment can cause surges that garble computer information. (DCK)
OSTI ID:
6315395
Journal Information:
Energy User News; (United States), Journal Name: Energy User News; (United States) Vol. 8:4; ISSN EUSND
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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