Without a load, one doesn't want to generate G Watts - in fact
where does it go. The pop the lines and shut down the core.
The turbine plants did the same thing, only some of them take longer
to spin-up as a smaller diesel is used to power the windings of a
smaller
turbine and then it in turn electrifies the windings in others.

Naturally, they, the turbines can't be turned until there is ample
'holy' steam - the industry calls the water that. Once the burners
are up to temp and the steam is running - Then the windings are
engerized.

Gee haven't you ever been in a power house ? - been near ? I have been
and worked inside as a consultant.

Martin
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Martin Eastburn, Barbara Eastburn
@ home at Lion's Lair with our computer
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