Re:What went wrong with the Texas power grid?
by ineedasername on Wednesday February 17, 2021 @09:59AM
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Propane gas is relatively common, but wither way:
1) Natural gas has been a problem because the moisture in it has been freezing pipes
2) The cold has caused the pressure in propane tanks to drop, impairing their functionality.
None of this might have been a huge problem if Texas didn't keep its power grid almost completely separate from the rest of the country. That has meant they can't easily bring in capacity to cover their own lack. Though even moderate winterization would probably have significantly reduced the problems. It's not like they have to prepare for continuous -10 F.
1) Natural gas has been a problem because the moisture in it has been freezing pipes
2) The cold has caused the pressure in propane tanks to drop, impairing their functionality.
None of this might have been a huge problem if Texas didn't keep its power grid almost completely separate from the rest of the country. That has meant they can't easily bring in capacity to cover their own lack. Though even moderate winterization would probably have significantly reduced the problems. It's not like they have to prepare for continuous -10 F.