Well !!! It was batteries that lead to Callide meltdown., page-6

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    Originally posted by pintohoo
    They released an interesting video animation recreation of the event.

    During a switching procedure undertaken to connect a new battery charger the battery charger failed to maintain voltage in the DC control systems leading to a cascading series of failures.
    The AC generator eventually becoming a motor powered by the grid and tearing itself apart due to lack of lubrication and cooling.

    Last edited by pugsley100: 13/02/24
 
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