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, 19

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?