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Heathrow Closure

chrisbryant

Unbelievably I can't see a discussion thread on this already.

Anyone actually believing that a single transformer/substation fire shuts fully down one of the largest airports in the world?  

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  • I wonder if the disruption was larger than the actual fault? - e.g. having to shut down the entire site to make it safe for the fire crews to enter. Some reports say 60,000 odd customers were affected at one point, falling to less than 10,000 now. There are also reports of the fire taking out a backup generator at the same time (which might suggest some lack of detailed planning).

       - Andy.

  • in reply to AJJewsbury

    Hello Andy:

    My take on the situation is that here we have a single point failure and a black swan event!

    Where is the wonderful AL system that should have projected that this event would happen at this specific date/time?

    Peter Brooks

    Palm Bay Florida 

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  • in reply to AJJewsbury

    Hello Andy:

    My take on the situation is that here we have a single point failure and a black swan event!

    Where is the wonderful AL system that should have projected that this event would happen at this specific date/time?

    Peter Brooks

    Palm Bay Florida 

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