transient surge
[ˈtrænʃənt sɜːrdʒ]
nounpl: transient surges
pico transitório
1. A sudden, temporary increase in electrical voltage, current, or power that lasts for a very short duration, typically milliseconds or less
The lightning strike caused a transient surge that damaged the equipment.
O raio causou um pico transitório que danificou o equipamento.
2. A brief and sudden rise in any measurable quantity or phenomenon that does not persist
The pressure gauge recorded a transient surge when the valve was opened suddenly.
O manômetro registrou um pico transitório quando a válvula foi aberta repentinamente.
3. In electrical systems, an abnormal voltage spike that occurs for a very short time before returning to normal levels
Surge protectors prevent damage from transient surges in household appliances.
Protetores de picos evitam danos causados por picos transitórios em aparelhos domésticos.
This is primarily technical terminology used in electrical engineering, telecommunications, and power distribution industries in both the USA and Brazil. In North America, 'transient surge' is commonly discussed in contexts of equipment protection and safety standards, while in Brazil, it appears frequently in discussions about industrial safety and power system reliability, particularly given the importance of surge protection in tropical climates prone to lightning strikes.
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