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    Electricians at Wolf Creek Power Plant complete fix on a differential [Image 3 of 10]

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    The image shows the interior of what appears to be a large industrial boiler or heat exchanger, featuring densely packed curved metal tubes arranged in rows. The tubes display significant oxidation, soot, and scale buildup, indicating heavy use and age. Rectangular metal headers or manifolds with riveted construction are visible in the lower right portion of the image.

    NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE, UNITED STATES

    07.24.2013

    Photo by Mark Rankin 

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Nashville District

    A differential electrical fault exists when a stator coil insulation fails in the unit that sends 13,800 volts to ground or phase-to-phase. Although this description is technical, the result is it causes the breaker to trip, which halts power generation.

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    Date Taken: 07.24.2013
    Date Posted: 09.25.2013 13:24
    Photo ID: 1025708
    VIRIN: 130724-A-BO243-117
    Resolution: 4288x2848
    Size: 6.45 MB
    Location: NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE, US

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