Discussion on “some operating conditions of the 150,000-volt transmission system of the big creek development of the pacific light & power corporation,” (Woodbury) Spokane, Wash., September 10, 1914. (see proceedings for September, 1914)

J. Harisberger: There has been considerable discussion as to the necessity of synchronous condensers on this system. I would like to know what actual practise in the operation of the system has brought out; could the system be operated satisfactorily without the use of synchronous condensers? Mr. Woodbury's paper states that under conditions of short circuit the waterwheel governors shut off water before any appreciable change of speed can take place. I had the impression that the contrary would take place, that the governors would open up the gates. I would also like to know if there are any transpositions in either of the transmission lines?