power isolation
[/ˈpaʊər ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃən/]
nounpl: power isolations
isolamento de energia
1. The process of disconnecting or separating electrical power from a device, circuit, or system to ensure safety during maintenance, repair, or emergency situations
Power isolation is mandatory before any electrical maintenance work begins.
O isolamento de energia é obrigatório antes de qualquer trabalho de manutenção elétrica.
2. A safety procedure or system designed to prevent accidental re-energization of electrical equipment
The power isolation switch must be locked to prevent unexpected activation.
A chave de isolamento de energia deve ser travada para evitar ativação inesperada.
3. In data centers or IT infrastructure, the separation of power supplies to prevent single points of failure
Redundant power isolation ensures continuous operation even if one power source fails.
O isolamento de energia redundante garante operação contínua mesmo se uma fonte de energia falhar.
Power isolation is a critical safety protocol in Brazilian and international industrial settings, governed by ABNT (Associação Brasileira de Normas Técnicas) standards and equivalent to OSHA regulations in the USA. The term is essential in manufacturing, electrical maintenance, and data center operations across both countries.
Related Idioms & Phrases
lockout/tagout procedure - the practice of isolating energy sources
kill the power - informal expression for power isolation
emergency power shutdown - rapid power isolation in critical situations
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