Fault current

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-002194",
  "term": "Fault current",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "An abnormal electrical current that flows through a circuit due to an insulation failure or a short circuit. This current can be significantly higher than the normal operating current and can cause damage to equipment or pose safety hazards. Protective devices like circuit breakers are designed to interrupt fault currents.",
  "subject": "Electrical engineering",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Fault Current",
    "es": "corriente de falla",
    "fr": "courant de défaut"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/fault-current/"
}