logging in or signing up Ed Clark, The Electrical Expert rockyrosas Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINT lite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 1707 Category: News & Reports.. License: All Rights Reserved Like it (8) Dislike it (0) Added: December 26, 2007 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 1 Presentation Description Ed Clark, The Electrical Expert, publicly presents his findings regarding causes to recent southern California wildfires including the Witch Fire of 2007, the Cedar Fire of 2003, and the Paradise Fire of 2003. Comments Posting comment... By: vishwa9 (23 month(s) ago) Very nice presentation. I will be glad if you can share the presentation at vishveswar.dutt@lntecc.com Saving..... Post Reply Close Saving..... Edit Comment Close Premium member Presentation Transcript Transmission Line 637 San Diego Gas and Electric “The Witch Fire 2007” “The Cedar Fire 2003” Transmission Line 682 “The Paradise Fire 2003” Presented by: Ed Clark The Electrical Expert http://www.TheElectricalExpert.com HOW DID IT HAPPEN? Is there a link that started them all?: Transmission Line 637 San Diego Gas and Electric “The Witch Fire 2007” “The Cedar Fire 2003” Transmission Line 682 “The Paradise Fire 2003” Presented by: Ed Clark The Electrical Expert http://www.TheElectricalExpert.com HOW DID IT HAPPEN? Is there a link that started them all?DOWN GUY CONSTRUCTION: DOWN GUY CONSTRUCTION Attached at same location on pole “WRONG” 2. Insulators not utilized! “WRONG” Down Guys Attached at the Same Point : “WRONG” : Down Guys Attached at the Same Point : “WRONG” “ Must have 12 inches Vertical Clearance or use Insulators” Public Utilities Commission of the State of California Rules for Overhead Line Construction: Public Utilities Commission of the State of California Rules for Overhead Line ConstructionVIOLATION by: San Diego Gas and Electric: VIOLATION by: San Diego Gas and ElectricWhat’s the Problem ????: What’s the Problem ????There is no Excuse!: There is no Excuse!Down guys attached at the same point allows current to flow: LOOSE CONNECTIONS = ARCING: Down guys attached at the same point allows current to flow: LOOSE CONNECTIONS = ARCING Slide10: Dry Brush Arcing Low Humidity High Winds FIREDry Grass + Arcing FIRE: Dry Grass + Arcing FIRE Dry Grass = Fuse for Fire: Dry Grass = Fuse for FireDry Grass at Point of Arcing: Dry Grass at Point of Arcing More Arcing: More ArcingLab Reports show the following: O,C,Si,Fe,Zn,Al,Ca,Mg,K, i Note: This particular sample was from the “CEDAR FIRE” Lab results show high contents of Carbon from ARCING: Lab Reports show the following: O,C,Si,Fe,Zn,Al,Ca,Mg,K, i Note: This particular sample was from the “CEDAR FIRE” Lab results show high contents of Carbon from ARCINGCarbon resulting from Arcing: Carbon resulting from ArcingGround rods found at various locations??: Ground rods found at various locations?? Same down guy construction attached at the same point without vertical clearance or the use of insulators, multiple locations.: Same down guy construction attached at the same point without vertical clearance or the use of insulators, multiple locations.Loose Down Guy Attachments at Anchor, Poor contact = Arcing: Loose Down Guy Attachments at Anchor, Poor contact = ArcingBurning on inside at Point of Attachment: Burning on inside at Point of Attachment More Arcing: More ArcingDiscoloration from Heat generated by arcing: Discoloration from Heat generated by arcingCarbon Build up from Arcing: Carbon Build up from Arcing Discoloration From Heat: Discoloration From Heat Carbon build up, different type attachment: Carbon build up, different type attachmentSTART OF Witch FIRE !!!!: START OF Witch FIRE !!!!Slide30: START OF Witch FIRE !!!!Transmission Line 682 The Paradise Fire: Transmission Line 682 The Paradise FireThe Paradise Fire Transmission Line 682 : The Paradise Fire Transmission Line 682 URGENT SAFETY ALERT FOR ALL ELECTRIC LINE CREWS, WHERE THIS CONDITION EXISTS: URGENT SAFETY ALERT FOR ALL ELECTRIC LINE CREWS, WHERE THIS CONDITION EXISTSVIOLATIONS STILL EXIST PUBLIC SAFETY IN JEOPARDY!: VIOLATIONS STILL EXIST PUBLIC SAFETY IN JEOPARDY!CONCLUSION: CONCLUSIONThe End: The End Ed Clark The Electrical Expert www.TheElectricalExpert.com You do not have the permission to view this presentation. In order to view it, please contact the author of the presentation.
Ed Clark, The Electrical Expert rockyrosas Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINT lite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 1707 Category: News & Reports.. License: All Rights Reserved Like it (8) Dislike it (0) Added: December 26, 2007 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 1 Presentation Description Ed Clark, The Electrical Expert, publicly presents his findings regarding causes to recent southern California wildfires including the Witch Fire of 2007, the Cedar Fire of 2003, and the Paradise Fire of 2003. Comments Posting comment... By: vishwa9 (23 month(s) ago) Very nice presentation. I will be glad if you can share the presentation at vishveswar.dutt@lntecc.com Saving..... Post Reply Close Saving..... Edit Comment Close Premium member Presentation Transcript Transmission Line 637 San Diego Gas and Electric “The Witch Fire 2007” “The Cedar Fire 2003” Transmission Line 682 “The Paradise Fire 2003” Presented by: Ed Clark The Electrical Expert http://www.TheElectricalExpert.com HOW DID IT HAPPEN? Is there a link that started them all?: Transmission Line 637 San Diego Gas and Electric “The Witch Fire 2007” “The Cedar Fire 2003” Transmission Line 682 “The Paradise Fire 2003” Presented by: Ed Clark The Electrical Expert http://www.TheElectricalExpert.com HOW DID IT HAPPEN? Is there a link that started them all?DOWN GUY CONSTRUCTION: DOWN GUY CONSTRUCTION Attached at same location on pole “WRONG” 2. Insulators not utilized! “WRONG” Down Guys Attached at the Same Point : “WRONG” : Down Guys Attached at the Same Point : “WRONG” “ Must have 12 inches Vertical Clearance or use Insulators” Public Utilities Commission of the State of California Rules for Overhead Line Construction: Public Utilities Commission of the State of California Rules for Overhead Line ConstructionVIOLATION by: San Diego Gas and Electric: VIOLATION by: San Diego Gas and ElectricWhat’s the Problem ????: What’s the Problem ????There is no Excuse!: There is no Excuse!Down guys attached at the same point allows current to flow: LOOSE CONNECTIONS = ARCING: Down guys attached at the same point allows current to flow: LOOSE CONNECTIONS = ARCING Slide10: Dry Brush Arcing Low Humidity High Winds FIREDry Grass + Arcing FIRE: Dry Grass + Arcing FIRE Dry Grass = Fuse for Fire: Dry Grass = Fuse for FireDry Grass at Point of Arcing: Dry Grass at Point of Arcing More Arcing: More ArcingLab Reports show the following: O,C,Si,Fe,Zn,Al,Ca,Mg,K, i Note: This particular sample was from the “CEDAR FIRE” Lab results show high contents of Carbon from ARCING: Lab Reports show the following: O,C,Si,Fe,Zn,Al,Ca,Mg,K, i Note: This particular sample was from the “CEDAR FIRE” Lab results show high contents of Carbon from ARCINGCarbon resulting from Arcing: Carbon resulting from ArcingGround rods found at various locations??: Ground rods found at various locations?? Same down guy construction attached at the same point without vertical clearance or the use of insulators, multiple locations.: Same down guy construction attached at the same point without vertical clearance or the use of insulators, multiple locations.Loose Down Guy Attachments at Anchor, Poor contact = Arcing: Loose Down Guy Attachments at Anchor, Poor contact = ArcingBurning on inside at Point of Attachment: Burning on inside at Point of Attachment More Arcing: More ArcingDiscoloration from Heat generated by arcing: Discoloration from Heat generated by arcingCarbon Build up from Arcing: Carbon Build up from Arcing Discoloration From Heat: Discoloration From Heat Carbon build up, different type attachment: Carbon build up, different type attachmentSTART OF Witch FIRE !!!!: START OF Witch FIRE !!!!Slide30: START OF Witch FIRE !!!!Transmission Line 682 The Paradise Fire: Transmission Line 682 The Paradise FireThe Paradise Fire Transmission Line 682 : The Paradise Fire Transmission Line 682 URGENT SAFETY ALERT FOR ALL ELECTRIC LINE CREWS, WHERE THIS CONDITION EXISTS: URGENT SAFETY ALERT FOR ALL ELECTRIC LINE CREWS, WHERE THIS CONDITION EXISTSVIOLATIONS STILL EXIST PUBLIC SAFETY IN JEOPARDY!: VIOLATIONS STILL EXIST PUBLIC SAFETY IN JEOPARDY!CONCLUSION: CONCLUSIONThe End: The End Ed Clark The Electrical Expert www.TheElectricalExpert.com