Posted on 10/16/2016 2:14:03 PM PDT by milford421
The voltage inducted by a lightning strike has a very fast rise time. Lightning damage is usually caused by current induced induced by the strong magnetic field caused by the enormous current in the strike; and, yes that is localized. A strike directly on the power lines is a different matter. There are a number of lightning pulses in a single bolt; and, they change direction each time. That frequency is not so slow.
EMP occurs once. EMP current is induced by electrons being knocked out or the metals by the neutrons.
EMP protection is not accomplished the same was a lightning protection.
Sandra Day O’Connor
His advisors let him down big-time there.
That’s where the moderates and Leftist will kill you. They slip into your inner circle and betray you.
Whoever put her on the short list screw Reagan right along with the rest of us.
Here’s the report from the Commission to Assess the Threat to the United States from Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) Attack
Transformers are at risk. Read it for yourself.
http://www.empcommission.org/docs/A2473-EMP_Commission-7MB.pdf
Thanks again.
Right; O’Connor was the other one who went leftist rogue.
You’re not a quart low. You are correct that a lot of the solid state based equipment is vulnerable.
I was at a power plant where the load disappeared for less time than the protective equipment could react. Other than that the plant continued to operate until it went cold iron for maintenance.
When the 1,000 megawatt plant went through start up there was a severe vibration in the generator. The interruption had warped the rotor shaft. The rotor was removed and sent back to the manufacturer. I’m not sure how it was repaired. It could not be balanced in the field.
An EMP strike or another Carrington event has the potential to disrupt the grid in ways we may not be able to imagine.
Good information. Thank you. Charles Chips....I haven’t seen those cans in a while.
It’s actually why I ordered several of the high-priced chips. Worth it.
Thanks Carriage_Hill...
Thank you, had a Charles Chips delivery man on my block in the younger years - Halloween at his house was great.
the BBQ chips are STILL *awesome*
8-)
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