Podcast
Questions and Answers
What type of vibrations are characterized by high frequency and low amplitude?
What type of vibrations are characterized by high frequency and low amplitude?
- High frequency and low amplitude vibrations (correct)
- High frequency and high amplitude vibrations
- Low frequency and low amplitude vibrations
- Low frequency and high amplitude vibrations
In an extra high voltage transmission line, what does the propagation constant 'b = 0.00127 radians per km' represent?
In an extra high voltage transmission line, what does the propagation constant 'b = 0.00127 radians per km' represent?
- The power factor of the line
- The percentage ratio of line length to wavelength
- The current ripple in the line
- The impedance per unit length of the line (correct)
Which item in List-I matches with 'reduce the Ferranti effect' in List-II?
Which item in List-I matches with 'reduce the Ferranti effect' in List-II?
- reduce the current ripples
- reduce the Ferranti effect
- increase the power flow in line
- improve power factor (correct)
What is the total impedance of a lossless overhead EHV line operating at 50 Hz if the total reactance and suspectance are 0.045 pu and 1.2 pu respectively?
What is the total impedance of a lossless overhead EHV line operating at 50 Hz if the total reactance and suspectance are 0.045 pu and 1.2 pu respectively?
Which type of capacitor is used to increase the power flow in a line according to List-I and List-II matching?
Which type of capacitor is used to increase the power flow in a line according to List-I and List-II matching?
What is the formula for calculating wavelength given the propagation constant 'b = 0.00127 radians per km'?
What is the formula for calculating wavelength given the propagation constant 'b = 0.00127 radians per km'?
What is the efficiency of the transmission line?
What is the efficiency of the transmission line?
For the same voltage boost, where is the reactive power capacity higher?
For the same voltage boost, where is the reactive power capacity higher?
In which type of transmission lines does Ferranti effect not occur?
In which type of transmission lines does Ferranti effect not occur?
How can Ferranti effect be compensated?
How can Ferranti effect be compensated?
Which method is typically used to change power factor from leading to lagging?
Which method is typically used to change power factor from leading to lagging?
What is the load angle if the transmission line has a reactance of 1 Pu, and the generator is delivering 0.5 Pu of active power?
What is the load angle if the transmission line has a reactance of 1 Pu, and the generator is delivering 0.5 Pu of active power?
What type of impedance does an overhead transmission line have?
What type of impedance does an overhead transmission line have?
In a hydroelectric power plant, the amount of electrical energy generated depends significantly on:
In a hydroelectric power plant, the amount of electrical energy generated depends significantly on:
What is the correct formula to calculate the maximum sag in a conductor with a given span, weight, and working tension?
What is the correct formula to calculate the maximum sag in a conductor with a given span, weight, and working tension?
If the weight of a conductor is 150 kg/m, ice weight is 60 kg/m, and wind force is 200 kg/m, what will be the resultant weight per meter of length using the given formula?
If the weight of a conductor is 150 kg/m, ice weight is 60 kg/m, and wind force is 200 kg/m, what will be the resultant weight per meter of length using the given formula?
What factors determine the electrical energy generation capability of a hydroelectric power plant?
What factors determine the electrical energy generation capability of a hydroelectric power plant?
What is the type of impedance for an overhead transmission line ranging between 300 Ω and 900 Ω?
What is the type of impedance for an overhead transmission line ranging between 300 Ω and 900 Ω?
What happens to the inductance per unit length of a transmission line if the distance between the conductors is doubled?
What happens to the inductance per unit length of a transmission line if the distance between the conductors is doubled?
In a lossless radial transmission line with surge impedance loading, what is the VAR situation at the sending and receiving ends?
In a lossless radial transmission line with surge impedance loading, what is the VAR situation at the sending and receiving ends?
Why is shunt compensation in an extra high voltage (EHV) system resorted to?
Why is shunt compensation in an extra high voltage (EHV) system resorted to?
Which of the following circuits is most like the equivalent circuit of a short transmission line?
Which of the following circuits is most like the equivalent circuit of a short transmission line?
What does the inductance per unit length of an overhead line due to internal flux linkages depend on?
What does the inductance per unit length of an overhead line due to internal flux linkages depend on?
How is the insulation of modern extra high voltage (EHV) lines designed?
How is the insulation of modern extra high voltage (EHV) lines designed?
What is one of the advantages of higher transmission voltage?
What is one of the advantages of higher transmission voltage?
How can the maximum power transfer capability of a transmission line be increased?
How can the maximum power transfer capability of a transmission line be increased?
What is one of the objectives of a power system?
What is one of the objectives of a power system?
In an EHV system, why is shunt compensation applied?
In an EHV system, why is shunt compensation applied?
Where does the zero-sequence current exist in a Y-delta transformer with Y-side grounded?
Where does the zero-sequence current exist in a Y-delta transformer with Y-side grounded?
Which matrix reveals the topology of a power system network?
Which matrix reveals the topology of a power system network?
Flashcards are hidden until you start studying
Study Notes
Transmission Lines
- High frequency and low amplitude vibrations or high frequency and high amplitude vibrations are not suitable for transmission lines.
- An extra high voltage transmission line can be approximated by a lossless line having a propagation constant b = 0.00127 radians per km.
- The percentage ratio of line length to wavelength can be calculated using the formula LEMDA = 2Ï€/B.
Shunt and Series Capacitors/Reactors
- Shunt capacitors are used to improve power factor, reduce Ferranti effect, and increase power flow in a line.
- Series capacitors are used to reduce the current ripples, increase power flow in a line, and reduce Ferranti effect.
- Shunt reactors are used to reduce the Ferranti effect and improve power factor.
- Series reactors are used to reduce the current ripples.
Efficiency of Transmission Line
- The efficiency of a transmission line can be calculated using the formula: Efficiency = (Output power / Input power) * 100%.
Power Factor Correction
- Shunt capacitors can be used to change power factor from leading to lagging.
- Shunt reactors can be used to change power factor from lagging to leading.
Transmission Line Characteristics
- The characteristics impedance of a loss free transmission line is √(L/C).
- The range of surge impedance for an overhead transmission line is 300 Ω – 900 Ω.
- The inductance per unit length of an overhead line due to internal flux linkages depends on the size of the conductor.
Hydroelectric Power Plant
- The amount of electrical energy that can be generated by a hydroelectric power plant depends on the head of water, quantity of water, and specific weight of water.
Overhead Transmission Line Conductors
- Aeoline vibrations are a type of vibration that occurs in overhead transmission line conductors due to wind.
- The weight of conductor, weight of ice, and wind force can affect the sag of the conductor.
Radial Transmission Line
- A lossless radial transmission line with surge impedance loading has a flat voltage profile and unity power factor at all points along it.
Equivalent Circuit of Short Transmission Line
- The equivalent circuit of a short transmission line is a series RL circuit.
Objectives of Power System
- The objectives of a power system include to minimize the cost of electrical energy per KWh, to supply rated voltage and frequency to the consumers, and to maximize power transfer capability.
ZBUS Matrix
- The ZBUS matrix is a sparse matrix that reveals the topology of the power system network.
- The Bus incidence matrix, Primitive impedance matrix, Primitive admittance matrix, and Bus impedance matrix are all related to the ZBUS matrix.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.