piekstroom
Piekstroom is a Dutch term used in electrical engineering to describe the peak current or surge current that occurs in an electrical circuit or device. It denotes the highest instantaneous current, which is often much larger than the continuous operating current. The concept is important for understanding protection settings, component ratings, and circuit behavior during transient events.
Typical sources of piekstroom include inrush current when a power supply or motor starts, charging of capacitors,
Impact and design considerations: Electrical wiring, fuses, circuit breakers, and power supplies have both continuous current
Relation to standards and terminology: Piekstroom is closely related to inrush current and transient current specifications,