Fault

An event such as a short circuit, a broken wire, or an intermittent connection.

Definition by NERC

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An event occurring on an electric system such as a short circuit, a broken wire, or an intermittent connection.

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Last modified: 2025-06-20

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1. NERC (2025). Glossary of Terms Used in NERC Reliability Standards. https://www.nerc.com/pa/Stand/Glossary%20of%20Terms/Glossary_of_Terms.pdf ↩