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Interactive Lab:
National Grid
Mr Vilchez Science
Grid Physics Engine
Step-Up Transformer Voltage Setting
25,000 V
400,000 V
25 kV
Transmission Potential Difference
Power Station
Gen: 25kV
Step Up
Transformer
OUT: 10 MW
Town / Homes
Use: 230V
Step Down
Transformer
REC: 6.80 MW
Transmission Current (I)
I = Power ÷ Voltage
400.00 A
Thermal Friction Loss
$P_{loss}$ = $I^2 \times R$
3200.0 kW
Total System Efficiency
Warning: Extremely inefficient! Low Voltage → Massive $I^2R$ power loss to atmosphere!
68.0%
