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In reply to the discussion: ERCOT: Texas Was 4 Minutes and 37 Seconds Away From a Blackout That Could Have Lasted Months [View all]texasfiddler
(1,990 posts)24. High V/Hz ratio is the main reason. High V/Hz ratios over-flux transformers
This creates heat and over a set time can permanently damage them taking months to repair or replace. The Voltage on the numerator is maintained through field system voltage control on the generators. As the frequency (Hz) drops the V/Hz ratio goes up. They could have probably added that to the discussion.
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ERCOT: Texas Was 4 Minutes and 37 Seconds Away From a Blackout That Could Have Lasted Months [View all]
UpInArms
Feb 2021
OP
gee could this be self serving propganda to take our minds off what really happened? nt
msongs
Feb 2021
#1
High V/Hz can damage major pieces of equipment on the grid due to over fluxing.
texasfiddler
Feb 2021
#23
High V/Hz ratio is the main reason. High V/Hz ratios over-flux transformers
texasfiddler
Feb 2021
#24
Saying "We narrowly avoided a worse disaster by choosing a better disaster" is a distraction
RockRaven
Feb 2021
#8
Why did the first generating plants go off line? Were they pumping up the price of power?
Red Oak
Feb 2021
#10