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BY US DESIGNED National Grid
The National Grid Demonstration is an extremely safe way to demonstrate the advantages of distributing power at high voltages.
The demonstration is made up of two step up/ down transformers that are used to transform the 12V a.c. from a school power supply to 115V (nominal). The transmission line can be connected to either the low or high voltage connectors. The mounted bulb glows brightly when using the High Voltage connection and only dimly when the Low Voltage connection is used. Two sockets are provided to allow the high voltage to be measured safely using internal resistors to divide down the voltage to a safe level. The high voltage output is protected by an interlock that ensures that the high voltage is only enabled once the transmission line has been connected to the high voltage connector. Both ends of the transmission line are touch proof and use BS EN61010:2010 compliant connectors. Two pylons are also included to support the transmission line.
The National Grid Demonstration has been designed to prevent any access to hazardous voltages and is safe for students to use under supervision.
Using an a.c. Voltmeter and Ammeter, it is possible to make some quantitative measurements. With some simple measurements students can confirm that the low voltage and high voltage transmission line resistance is the same. Input power and output power can be measured and the power lost found for the low and high voltage connection.
The National Grid Demonstration comes with a detailed manual that includes step by step instructions and a discussion of other losses that that can occur in the system.
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SUITABLE POWER SUPPLIES FOR USE WITH THE NATIONAL GRID
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Easy-Read Attachment
The black shunts adapt the Easy-Read for current measurement and their sockets are
the Easy-Read for voltage measurements, and have their sockets on the front of the attachment (voltage is measured across a
circuit component). The 20V d.c. attachment has an input impedance of 10M Omh. At least one of the following attachments should be bought for each Easy-Read meter.
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found in the ends of the attachment (current passes through). The orange multipliers adapt