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What does overcurrent mean?

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Noun
  1. A larger-than-intended electric current.
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Overcurrent can lead to excessive heat generation and the risk of fire or damage to equipment.
Most directional overcurrent relays for sensitive earth fault protection use fundamental-frequency methods based on measured phasors of residual current and residual voltage.
Switchgear or switchboards can be used as the distribution and overcurrent protection for the system.

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