>Jeffrey Madore wrote:
>>As I alluded to, I think we can leave the terrestrial magnetic field
>>out of the equation.
>
>That is clear from Eric's calculation.
>
>>A length of power cable in free air exhibits the property of inductive
>>reactance when there is AC current flow. This XL results when the
>>cables own magnetic field expands and collapses about the conductor
>>itself. The result is a CEMF which produces current that is out of
>>phase with the source current and thus bucks or impedes the flow of
>>current from the source. Hence, we have these two current components
>>which are out of phase, producing magnetic reaction and mechanical force.
>>
>If you can describe the scenario, you can predict the force. Please may
>we see a calculation?
>...
** not until someone measures the currents present during the event that
preceeds a 3-500Z fil/grid short. So far, the only quantity we can guess
at is the >15a it takes to melt #28 Cu in the grid's DC return path.
- R. L. Measures, a.k.a. Rich..., 805.386.3734, AG6K,
www.vcnet.com/measures.
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