On Tue, Nov 23, 2010 at 1:14 PM, Igor Chudov <ichu...@gmail.com> wrote: > On Tue, Nov 23, 2010 at 12:10 PM, Andy Pugh <a...@andypugh.fsnet.co.uk> wrote: >> On 23 November 2010 16:52, Dave <e...@dc9.tzo.com> wrote: >> >>> Apparently there is a large DC inverter station out in the northwest?? >>> that is used to allow different synchronization of the grids >> >> I think that might be to prevent the US grid being a rather efficient >> antenna and radiating half the energy into space. >> >> 60Hz x speed of light = 3000 miles. > > But, but, the wires usually go in pairs (or threes for three phase), > would that not cancel out the antenna effects?
Common configuration of HV lines returns through earth, to save the cost of wire. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-voltage_direct_current ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Increase Visibility of Your 3D Game App & Earn a Chance To Win $500! Tap into the largest installed PC base & get more eyes on your game by optimizing for Intel(R) Graphics Technology. Get started today with the Intel(R) Software Partner Program. Five $500 cash prizes are up for grabs. http://p.sf.net/sfu/intelisp-dev2dev _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
