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What is the main objective of a power-flow study?
What is the main objective of a power-flow study?
- Determining the voltage and current at each bus in the system (correct)
- Finding the optimal power generation schedule for the system
- Analyzing transient stability during sudden load changes
- Minimizing losses in the transmission lines
What is the first step in finding the power-flow solution via iteration?
What is the first step in finding the power-flow solution via iteration?
- Make an initial estimate for the power generation at each bus
- Create a bus admittance matrix Ybus for the power system (correct)
- Update the voltage estimate for each bus based on load flow equations
- Analyze the transient response of the system to sudden disturbances
What does the power-flow study aim to determine at each bus in the system?
What does the power-flow study aim to determine at each bus in the system?
- Load shedding strategies
- Bus voltage magnitude and phase angles (correct)
- Optimal real and reactive power injections
- Transmission line impedances
Why is an iterative process used to find the power-flow solution?
Why is an iterative process used to find the power-flow solution?
What is the purpose of making an initial estimate for the voltages at each bus in the system?
What is the purpose of making an initial estimate for the voltages at each bus in the system?