answersLogoWhite

0

When a tree falls on power lines grid what fault is it?

Updated: 8/20/2019
User Avatar

Wiki User

12y ago

Best Answer

It depends on what happens. It could cause adjacent conductors to clash (line-to-line short-circuit fault), or it could break a conductor which then makes contact with the ground (line-to-earth short-circuit fault), or it could be neither of these.

User Avatar

Wiki User

12y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: When a tree falls on power lines grid what fault is it?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

How do you turn on the grid on simcity 4?

build enough power lines


What is grid lines?

grid lines are like calligraphy


What is the difference between a transmission grid and an electricity grid?

The terms transmission grid and electrical grid are somewhat interchangeable. The electrical grid, or power grid, is the network used to get electric power from where it is generated to all the places that use it. The one difference might be that a transmission line or grid might be thought of as the network of high voltage long distance lines. These are used to move large amounts of power with minimal loss through the use of extremely high voltages. These long distance lines connect generation facilities with substations, and it is at the substation that the voltages are stepped down, and that power is then put on the electrical grid.


How does wind power get energy to houses?

Wind power generates electricity. This is fed into the grid and comes along the power lines to your house.


How is hydro-power distributed to consumers?

Power is distributed through what is called the grid. The grid is a system of transmissions lines that all major power sources are connected to. This allows us to send power throughout the USA. The downside is that this grid is terribly power hungry. It consumes tons of power that we could save if power was generated locally.


What are books that have grid lines?

Books that have grid lines are called Graphing Books .


Where does the electricity go from the power station?

The power plant generates electric power that is connected to a grid network of wires usually on overhead pylons that connect up all the generators in that grid system. Many countries have one grid connecting up the whole country. The good thing about the grid is that all the generators contribute power and all the users draw power out, and if one generator has a fault and drops out the users should not notice it.


On Excel where do you go to add more grid lines?

You do not add more grid lines, they are present for all displayed cells. But, you can turn the grid lines on or off. In Excel 2007, go to the Page Layout tab in the Sheet Options and turn the grid lines on or off by checking or unchecking the box in front of View (under Grid Lines).


What lines makes up earths grid system?

Lines of latitude and the lines of longitude.


To transmit electricity over large distances power grid transmission lines are usually at a?

step up transmission


What lines make the earths grid?

Lines of latitude and the lines of longitude.


Is there power lines in antarctica?

There may be 'lines' strung between buildings on some research stations, and a few of them may provide power to some buildings. However, there is no 'power grid' or dependable power -- any kind, except wind -- source on the continent.