What is "power surge"

n. 1 an unexpected, temporary, uncontrolled increase in current or voltage in an electrical circuit; a voltage spike 2 an unexpected and uncontrolled increase in the output power of an engine or motor.

Power surge or Powersurge may refer to:

• Voltage spike
• Power Surge (comics), a 2002 DC Comics event
  • Powersurge (comics) is the alias of Illarion Pavlovich Ramskov in Marvel Comics
• Power Surge (ride), an amusement ride
• Power Surge (water ride), an amusement water ride at Six Flags Fiesta Texas
• Powersurge (band), an American power metal band
• "Powersurge", a song by Overkill from Taking Over
• "Power Surge", a song by Jag Panzer from their Mechanized Warfare album
• "Power Surge", a series of lightning rounds in the Nickelodeon game show Get the Picture
• Power Surge, a NOVA episode

Power Surge is a high-impact thrill ride designed by Italian ride manufacturer Zamperla. The Power Surge was first operated in 1999, and is produced in both trailer-mounted and park versions. Zamperla recommends that riders be 48 inches (122 cm) or taller; however, 52 inches (132 cm) is more common.

Power Surge is a shoot-the-chutes water attraction designed by Intamin located at Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio, Texas that opened with the park in March 1992.