https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbECmVdyWlQ Unveiling the Hawaiian Power Grid: A Closer Look at Generation, Distribution, and Connectivity Hawaii, known for its stunning landscapes and vibrant culture, also boasts a unique power grid that serves its islands. In this blog post, we delve into the intricacies of the Hawaiian power grid, exploring its power generation sources, the … Read more
Part 1 voltages https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yRGvMgieEU Part 2 frequencies https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEkegQanD2I The history of the power grid, including the development of standard frequencies like 60 Hz and 50 Hz, as well as voltage standards like 110 VAC and 220 VAC, is closely tied to the evolution of electricity generation and distribution systems. Here’s a mainstream explanation … Read more
power meter sounds are similar to Bosnian Pyramid sounds power meter sound 3:10 into https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dW2AsO6 Z-Uo bosnian pyramid sound 2:02:20 into https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPNVQD5 TSYU Taos Hum The Taos Hum refers to a mysterious low-frequency humming sound reported by residents of the Taos area in New Mexico, United States, since at least the early 1990s. The sound is … Read more
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KciAzYfXNwU Excellent analysis and info. “Three trees and a computer bug caused a major part of North American [power] to completely grind to a halt. If you had asked anyone working in the power industry the prior day about catastrophic loss of service the next day…” From the comments: jay152277 1 year ago The … Read more
Former transformer designer here; just to nitpick a tiny bit – there are 3 types of tap changers: OLTC – On load tap changer (Also called LTC): Can change taps on load NLTC – No load tap changer: Can only change taps while there is no load but still energized DETC – Deenergized tap changer: … Read more
“The ground is really just another wire…although not a great one.” ~ 7:50 in Current doesn’t flow to the ground; it flows through the ground and back up. If there is electricity moving into the ground from an energized conductor, go back to the source of that conductor and see what’s happening. For the grid, … Read more
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RBp8jOUA1U CGPT A 138 kV (kilovolt) power grid substation is a critical component of the electrical distribution network, serving as a key node in the transmission system to step down high-voltage electricity from the transmission lines to lower voltages suitable for distribution to homes, businesses, and other end users. Here’s a detailed look into … Read more
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hhfilLmLtU per CGPT — Boiling Water: Boiling occurs when a liquid reaches a temperature where its vapor pressure equals the atmospheric pressure surrounding the liquid, leading to the formation of bubbles within the liquid that rise to the surface and escape into the air as steam. This is a physical change that results … Read more