National Grid, The

Synopsis

Examines the UK National Grid, looking at its structure in terms of power generation, transmision lines and sinks of power, and at the problems of coping with fluctuating power demands. Eric Chefneux, National Control Manager, discusses the use of computers and basic common sense in matching power generation with consumption.

Series

Graphs, Networks and Design, Course Tm361

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 22 min.

Year of production

1982

Availability

OUT OF DISTRIBUTION

Documentation

Accompanying course booklet ‘Physical Networks’.

Subjects

Engineering; Mathematics

Keywords

electrical and electronic engineering; electricity supply; graph theory

Production Company

Name

BBC Open University Productions

Distributor

Name

Open University Worldwide

Web

http://www.ouw.co.uk External site opens in new window

Phone

+44 (0) 1908 274066

Address

Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA

Notes

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