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Data record gloss.overvoltage.ieee1159.definition

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In IEEE 1159-2019 an overvoltage is a long-duration increase of the rms voltage above the nominal range, caused by load switching, changes in reactive compensation, poor voltage regulation or incorrect transformer tap settings rather than by faults.

ProvenanceIEEE 1159-2019 supports data record gloss.overvoltage.ieee1159.definition, which is cited on the entry Overvoltage.SOURCEIEEE 1159-2019IEEE 1159-2019Licensed standard, clause 4.4.3.1DATA RECORDgloss.overvoltage.ieee1159.definitiongloss.overvoltage.ieee11..Verified 2026-10-27ENTRYOvervoltageOvervoltageNo revisions
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SourceIEEE 1159-2019Licensed standard, clause 4.4.3.1
Data recordgloss.overvoltage.ieee1159.definitionVerified 2026-10-27
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Overvoltage (Glossary)
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Definition
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IEEE 1159-2019, clause 4.4.3.1, Recommended Practice for Monitoring Electric Power Quality, IEEE. Publisher pagePublisher information page

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