Black start facts for kids
Black start is the process to start up in a power station from zero, without the help of power from the grid connected to the station.
Usually, a power station uses its own set of electrical generator to start the plant. This is a diesel generator called the Black start diesel generator (BSDG). This powers up all electrical panels which control the station.
Images for kids
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Toronto during the Northeast blackout of 2003, which required black-starting of generating stations.
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An operator at ERCOT
See also
In Spanish: Arranque autógeno para niños
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