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Hi Gary, Thanks for the additional information. I had previously heard that it was vaporized oil, and a couple of other reports that it might be a water spray. I am really hoping to get some feedback from one of the folks at Florida Power so that I can determine just what was coming from the top of the transformer and the events leading to the failure. One FP lineman indicated that the top of the transformer was actually blown open towards the end, which might explain the flow of flaming oil afterwards. In any event, I've added a comment in the text that the white mist might actually be water from a fire suppression system. If you happen to have any leads that are closer to the source, I would really appreciate it. Thanks again and best wishes, Bert
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: Just found this site & its really "interesting" video's. I
: am the EHV maintenance (33 - 132kV) team leader for the regional
: electricity company covering NE England.
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: We use the exploding transformer on training courses and the fault has
: been described to us as an LV single core fault within an unprotected
: restricted earth fault zone. The cables carried on burning until .....
: wait for it......... the WATER fire suppressant operates. BOOOOOM. Burning
: oil & water not a good mixture.
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: Cheers
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: Gary Powell
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