How much do you know about faults on overhead power lines?

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What percentage of overhead line faults are transient?

  • 50-60%
  • 70-80%
  • 80-90% (correct)
  • 90-100%

What percentage of overhead line faults are categorized as transient?

  • 10-20%
  • 30-40%
  • 50-60%
  • 80-90% (correct)

What type of faults are caused by small tree branches falling on the line?

  • Transient faults
  • Semi-permanent faults (correct)
  • Permanent faults
  • None of the above

What causes semi-permanent faults on overhead lines?

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What type of faults require locating and repairing before supply can be restored?

<p>Permanent faults (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of fault on overhead lines requires locating and repairing before supply can be restored?

<p>Permanent faults (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

  • Faults on overhead lines are categorized as transient, semi-permanent, or permanent
  • 80-90% of overhead line faults are transient
  • Transient faults are caused by lightning and temporary contact with foreign objects
  • Semi-permanent faults may be caused by small tree branches falling on the line
  • Permanent faults, such as broken conductors, must be located and repaired before supply can be restored
  • Auto-recloser schemes permit successful re-energization of the line after a fault trip
  • Sufficient time must be allowed after tripping for the fault arc to de-energize prior to reclosing
  • Semi-permanent faults in forest areas are common
  • Faults on underground cable sections are permanent faults
  • Auto-recloser schemes have substantially improved continuity of supply.

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