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 Caterpillar looks at how the harsh conditions caused by close passing tornadoes, including atmospheric pressure, high winds and flying debris, e"
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# [The Effect of Tornadoes on Power Generation Systems](https://info.depco.com/blog/bid/178116/The-Effect-of-Tornadoes-on-Power-Generation-Systems)

Posted by [TJ Shroat](https://info.depco.com/blog/author/tj-shroat) on Thu, May 02, 2013

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Caterpillar looks at how the harsh conditions caused by close passing tornadoes, including atmospheric pressure, high winds and flying debris, effect a generator set.

[View Original Article](http://forums.cat.com/t5/BLOG-Power-Perspectives/How-Does-a-Tornado-Affect-a-Running-Generator-Set/ba-p/14985)

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