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Power Disturbance Types There are three types of power disturbances. Type I
disturbances are transient and oscillatory overvoltages lasting
up to 0.5 Hz. Type I disturbances can be caused by lightning or
switching of large loads on the power distribution system. Type
II disturbances are overvoltages and undervoltages which last
from 0.5 to 120 Hz. Type II disturbances can be caused by a fault
on the power distribution system, large load changes, or
malfunctions at the utility. Type III disturbances are outages
lasting greater than 120 hertz.
Studies have shown that sensitive computer equipment is most
vulnerable during a Type I overvoltage disturbance and a Type II
undervoltage disturbance. Type II undervoltage disturbances are
the most common cause of failure in sensitive computer
equipment. It is important to note that the precise extent to
which computers and other sensitive equipment is susceptible
is difficult to determine.
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