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Three synchronous generators, each of which is rated to 100 MVA, 11 KV, have an impedance per unit of 0.15. If all three generators are replaced by a single equivalent generator, what will be the effective per unit impedance of each generator?
  • a)
    0.45
  • b)
    0.15
  • c)
    0.025
  • d)
    0.05
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Mahesh Singh answered
Calculation:

Given data:
- Number of generators: 3
- Rating of each generator: 100 MVA
- Voltage rating: 11 kV
- Impedance per unit: 0.15

To find:
- Effective per unit impedance of each generator when replaced by a single equivalent generator

Step 1: Calculation of equivalent impedance

The total impedance of the three generators connected in parallel can be calculated as follows:

Zeq = Zg / N

Where,
Zeq = Equivalent impedance
Zg = Impedance of a single generator
N = Number of generators

Given that Zg = 0.15, and N = 3, we can substitute these values into the equation:

Zeq = 0.15 / 3
Zeq = 0.05

Therefore, the equivalent impedance of the three generators connected in parallel is 0.05 per unit.

Step 2: Calculation of effective per unit impedance

To find the effective per unit impedance of each generator, we need to divide the equivalent impedance by the number of generators:

Effective per unit impedance = Zeq / N

Given that Zeq = 0.05 and N = 3, we can substitute these values into the equation:

Effective per unit impedance = 0.05 / 3
Effective per unit impedance = 0.0167

Therefore, the effective per unit impedance of each generator when replaced by a single equivalent generator is 0.0167.

Step 3: Comparing the options

a) 0.45 - This is not the correct answer.
b) 0.15 - This is not the correct answer.
c) 0.025 - This is not the correct answer.
d) 0.05 - This is the correct answer.

Therefore, option D, 0.05, is the correct answer.

Conclusion:

When three synchronous generators with an impedance per unit of 0.15 are replaced by a single equivalent generator, the effective per unit impedance of each generator becomes 0.05.

The series impedance matrix of a short three-phase transmission line in phase coordinates is . If the positive sequence impedance is (1 + j 10) Ω, and the zero sequence is (4 + j 31) Ω, then the imaginary part of Zm ­(in Ω) is _______ (up to 2 decimal places).
    Correct answer is '7'. Can you explain this answer?

    Pooja Patel answered
    Given that, positive sequence impedance (Z1) = (1 + j10) Ω
    Zero sequence impedance (Z0) = (4 + j31) Ω
    We know that, Z1 = Zs – Zm
    and Z0 = Zs + 2Zm
    Z1 = 1 + j10 = Zs – Zm → (1)
    and Z0 = 4 + j31 = Zs + 2Zm → (2)
    from equations (1) and (2)
    ⇒ Zm = 1 + j7
    Imaginary part of Zm = 7 Ω.

    The line current in a three phase unbalanced load are Ia = 4 + j6, Ib = 2 - j2, Ic = -3 + j2, then zero sequence component of current will be
    • a)
      3 + j6
    • b)
      9 + j10
    • c)
      1 + j2
    • d)
      3 - j6
    Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

    Pooja Patel answered
    Concept:
    The relation between the line currents in terms of the symmetrical components of currents is given below.
    Ia0 = Zero Sequence Component of Current
    Ia1 = Positive Sequence Component of Current
    Ia2 = Negative Sequence Component of Current
    a = 1∠120°, which represents the rotation of 120° in the clockwise direction.
    a2 = 1∠-120° or 1∠240° in anticlockwise direction or clockwise direction, respectively.
    1 + a + a2 = 0
    Calculation:
    Given that
    Ia = 4 + j6, Ib = 2 - j2, Ic = -3 + j2
    Zero sequence component of current,

    ∴ I0 = 1 + j2 A

    The charging currents due to shunt admittance can be neglected for ______ transmission line?
    • a)
      short
    • b)
      long
    • c)
      medium
    • d)
      all of the mentioned
    Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

    Short Transmission Line:
    When the length of the transmission line is relatively short, the charging currents due to shunt admittance can be neglected.

    Explanation:
    The charging currents in a transmission line are caused by the shunt admittance of the line. The shunt admittance consists of the capacitance of the line. When a voltage is applied to a transmission line, the capacitance of the line allows a small amount of charging current to flow.

    Short Transmission Line:
    In a short transmission line, the length of the line is relatively short compared to the wavelength of the operating frequency. This means that the time taken for the voltage wave to travel from one end of the line to the other is small compared to the time period of the voltage wave.

    Effect of Line Length:
    The charging current in a transmission line is directly proportional to the length of the line. In a short transmission line, the length is small, which means that the charging current is also small. Since the charging current is small, it can be neglected in practical calculations and analysis.

    Importance of Neglecting Charging Currents:
    Neglecting the charging currents simplifies the analysis of the transmission line. It allows for easier calculations of power flow, voltage regulation, and other important parameters. By neglecting the charging currents, the transmission line can be treated as a purely resistive network, which simplifies the analysis and reduces computational complexity.

    Conclusion:
    In conclusion, the charging currents due to shunt admittance can be neglected for short transmission lines. This is because the length of the line is small compared to the wavelength, resulting in small charging currents. Neglecting the charging currents simplifies the analysis and allows for easier calculations of important parameters.

     For a fully transposed transmission line
    • a)
      positive, negative and zero sequence impedances are equal.
    • b)
      positive and negative sequence impedances are equal.
    • c)
      zero and positive sequence impedances are equal.
    • d)
      negative and zero sequence impedances are equal
    Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

    Pooja Patel answered
    Purpose of Transposition:
    • Transmission lines are transposed to prevent interference with neighbouring telephone lines.
    • The transposition arrangement of high voltage lines helps to reduce the system power loss.
    • We have developed transposition system for Single circuit tower using same tension tower with reduced deviation angle.
    • Transposition arrangement of power line helps to reduce the effect of inductive coupling.
    • It is proved more economical Solution, in comparison of the conventional transposition system.
    Important:
    Transposition arrangement
    The transposition arrangement of the conductor can simply show in the following the figure. The conductor in Position 1, Position 2 and Position 3 changes in a specific arrangement to reduce the effect of capacitance and the electrostatic unbalanced voltages.

     
    Z1 = Z2 = ZS - Zm
    Zo = ZS + 2Zm
    Where,
    Z1 = positive sequence impedance
    Z2 = positive sequence impedance
    Z= mutual impedance
    Z= self impedance
    Positive and negative sequence impedances are equal.

    A balanced 3-phase system consists of -
    • a)
      Zero sequence currents only
    • b)
      Positive sequence currents only
    • c)
      Negative and zero sequence currents
    • d)
      Zero, negative and positive sequence currents
    Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

    Swati Patel answered
    Answer:

    A balanced 3-phase system consists of positive sequence currents only. This means that the three phases of the system have equal magnitudes and are 120 degrees apart from each other in terms of phase angle. The positive sequence currents represent the normal operating conditions of a 3-phase system.

    Explanation:

    To understand why a balanced 3-phase system consists of positive sequence currents only, let's first understand what positive, negative, and zero sequence currents are.

    Positive Sequence Currents:
    - In a balanced 3-phase system, the positive sequence currents are the currents that flow in the same sequence and magnitude in all three phases.
    - These currents have a phase angle of 120 degrees between each other.
    - The positive sequence currents represent the normal operating conditions of a 3-phase system.

    Negative Sequence Currents:
    - The negative sequence currents are the currents that flow in the opposite sequence as the positive sequence currents.
    - These currents have a phase angle of -120 degrees between each other.
    - Negative sequence currents can occur due to imbalances in the system, such as unbalanced loads or faults.

    Zero Sequence Currents:
    - The zero sequence currents are the currents that flow in all three phases in the same direction and at the same magnitude.
    - These currents have a phase angle of 0 degrees between each other.
    - Zero sequence currents can occur due to imbalances in the system, such as unbalanced loads or faults.

    Why a balanced 3-phase system consists of positive sequence currents only:
    - A balanced 3-phase system is designed to have equal magnitudes and 120 degrees phase angle separation between the three phases.
    - Under normal operating conditions, the loads in a balanced 3-phase system are also balanced, meaning they draw equal currents from each phase.
    - When the loads are balanced and the system is operating normally, there are no imbalances that would cause the flow of negative or zero sequence currents.
    - Therefore, in a balanced 3-phase system, only positive sequence currents are present.

    In conclusion, a balanced 3-phase system consists of positive sequence currents only because under normal operating conditions, the loads are balanced, and there are no imbalances that would cause the flow of negative or zero sequence currents.

    Symmetrical components are used in power system for the analysis of
    • a)
      Balanced 3-phase fault
    • b)
      Unbalanced 3-phase fault
    • c)
      Normal power system under steady conditions
    • d)
      Stability of system under disturbance
    Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

    Arya Mukherjee answered
    Unbalanced 3-phase fault:
    Symmetrical components are used in power systems for the analysis of unbalanced 3-phase faults. When a fault occurs in a power system, the voltages and currents become unbalanced, leading to asymmetry in the system. By using symmetrical components, these unbalanced quantities can be resolved into three sets of balanced components - positive sequence, negative sequence, and zero sequence.

    Analysis of unbalanced faults:
    - Positive sequence components represent the balanced behavior of the system under normal operating conditions.
    - Negative sequence components indicate the presence of unbalanced conditions due to factors like asymmetrical faults or unbalanced loads.
    - Zero sequence components represent the presence of a ground fault in the system.

    Advantages of using symmetrical components:
    - Simplifies the analysis of unbalanced faults by breaking down the system into balanced components.
    - Helps in understanding the effects of unbalanced conditions on system behavior.
    - Facilitates fault analysis and protection coordination in power systems.

    Conclusion:
    In conclusion, symmetrical components are essential for analyzing unbalanced 3-phase faults in power systems. By using symmetrical components, engineers can effectively study and address the challenges posed by unbalanced conditions in the system.

     For which of the following element the positive, negative and zero sequence impedances are equal
    • a)
      Transmission lines
    • b)
      Transformer
    • c)
      Alternator
    • d)
      None of the above
    Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

    Pooja Patel answered
    Sequence Impedance:
    • The sequence impedance of the network describes the behavior of the system under asymmetrical fault conditions.
    Positive Sequence Impedance
    • The impedance offered by the network to the flow of positive sequence current is called the positive sequence impedance.
    • The positive sequence means all the electrical quantities are numerically equal and displaces each other by 120º.
    Negative Sequence Impedance
    • The negative sequence impedance means the impedance offered by the network to the flows of the negative sequence current.
    Zero Sequence Impedance
    • The impedance offered to zero sequence current is called the zero sequence impedance.
    • Generally, resistance offered by the power system is less when compared to reactance.
    • So, the resistance of the system is neglected and reactance is considered.
    Values of sequence reactance of some equipment are as follows:
    Where,
    X0 is the zero sequence reactance
    X1 is the positive sequence reactance
    X2 is the negative sequence reactance
    Xd” is the direct axis reactance

    The line current flowing in the lines toward a balanced load connected in delta are Ia = 100∠0°, Ib = 141.4∠225°, Ic = 100∠90°. Find the symmetrical component of the line current.
    • a)
      Ia0 = 0.07∠115°, Ia1 = 121∠150°, Ia2 = 209.88∠5°
    • b)
      Ia0 = 7∠125°, Ia1 = 211∠125°, Ia2 = 229.88∠150°
    • c)
      Ia0 = 0.007∠45°, Ia1 = 111∠15°, Ia2 = 29.88∠105°
    • d)
      Ia0 = 0.7∠145°, Ia1 = 131∠105°, Ia2 = 290.88∠10°
    Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

    Tarun Chawla answered
    It seems like the sentence is incomplete. The line current flowing in the lines toward a balanced load connected in delta can be represented by three variables: Ia, Ib, and Ic. In this case, you have provided the value of Ia as 100. However, without the values of Ib and Ic, it is not possible to provide further information or calculate the total line current. Please provide additional information or clarify your question.

    If the positive, negative and zero-sequence reactance of an element of a power system are 0.3, 0.3 and 0.8 p.u. respectively, then the element would be a?
    • a)
      Synchronous generator
    • b)
      Synchronous motor
    • c)
      Static load
    • d)
      Transmission line
    Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

    Concept:
    For the transformer,
    Negative sequence component = positive sequence component = zero sequence component
    X0 = X1 = X2
    For transmission line,
    Negative sequence component = positive sequence component
    Zero sequence component > positive sequence component
    X0 > X1 = X2
    Application:
    Given that, X1 = 0.3 pu, X2 = 0.3 pu, X0 = 0.8 pu
    ⇒ X0 > X1 = X2
    Therefore, the element is a transmission line.

    Suppose IA, IB and IC are a set of unbalanced current phasors in a three-phase system. The phase-B zero-sequence current IB0 = 0.1 ∠0° p.u. If phase-A current IA = 1.1 ∠0° p.u. and phase-C current IC = (1 ∠120° + 0.1) p.u. then IB in p.u. is
    • a)
      1 ∠240° - 0.1 ∠0°
    • b)
      1.1 ∠240° - 0.1 ∠0°
    • c)
      1.1 ∠-120° + 0.1 ∠0°
    • d)
      1 ∠-120° + 0.1 ∠0° 
    Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

    Pooja Patel answered
    Concept:
    Fortescue’s Theorem: A unbalance set of ‘n’ phasors may be resolved into (n - 1) balance n-phase system of different phase sequence and one zero phase sequence system.
    A zero-phase sequence system is one in which all phasors are of equal magnitude and angle.
    Considered three phasors are represented by a, b, c in such a way that their phase sequence is (a b c).
    The positive phase sequence will be (a b c) and the negative phase sequence will be (a c b).
    Assumed that subscript 0, 1, 2 refer to zero sequences, positive sequence, negative sequence respectively.
    Current Ia, Ib, Ic represented an unbalance set of current phasor as shown,
    Each of the original unbalance phasor is the sum of its component and it can be written as,
    Ia = Ia0 + Ia1 + Ia2
    I= Ib0 + Ib1 + Ib2
    Ic = Ic0 + Ic1 + Ic2
    For a balance position phase sequence (a b c) we can write the following relation,
    Ia0 = Ib0 = Ic0
    Ib1 = α2 Ia1
    Ic1 = α Ia1
    Ib2 = α Ia2
    Ic2 = α2 Ia2
    From the above equation Ia, Ib, Ic can be written in terms of phase sequence component,
    Ia = Ia0 + Ia1 + Ia2
    Ib = Ib0 +  α2 Ia1 + α Ia2
    Ic = Ia0 + α Ia1 + α2 Ia2
    The above equation can be written in form of Matrix as shown,

    Calculation:
    Given,
    IB0 = 0.1 ∠0° p.u
    IA0 = IB0 = IC0 = 0.1 ∠0° p.u
    IA = 1.1 ∠0° p.u.
    IC = (1 ∠120° + 0.1) p.u.
    From the above concept,
    IA = IA0 + IA1 + IA2
    IA - IA0 = IA1 + IA2 = 1.1 ∠0° + 0.1 ∠0° p.u = 1 ∠0° p.u
    IA1 + IA2 = 1 ∠0° p.u .... (1)
    IC = IC0 + IC1 + IC2 = IA0 + α IA12 IA2
    1 ∠120° + 0.1 = 0.1 ∠0° + α IA12 IA2
    α IA12 IA2 = 1 ∠120° .... (2)
    Adding equation (1) and (2),
    (IA1 + IA2) + (α IA12 IA2) = 1 ∠0° + 1 ∠120°
    IA1(α + 1) + IA22 + 1)  = 1 ∠0° + 1 ∠120° (Since, 1 + α + α2 = 0 ⇒ 1 + α = -α2)
    IA1(-α2) + IA2(-α)  = 1 ∠0° + 1 ∠120°
    α2 IA1 + α IA2 = 1 ∠-120° .... (3)
    From above concept,
    IB = IA0 + α2 IA1 + α IA2
    IC = 0.1 ∠0° + 1 ∠-120°

    In an unbalanced three phase system, phase current Ia = 1∠(-90°) pu, negative sequence current Ib2 = 4 ∠(-150°) pu, zero sequence current IC0 = 3∠ 90° pu. The magnitude of phase current Ib in pu is
    • a)
      1.00
    • b)
      7.81
    • c)
      11.53
    • d)
      13.00
    Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

    Anirban Chawla answered
    In an unbalanced three-phase system, the phase current Ia is unequal to the other two phase currents (Ib and Ic). This means that the three phases are carrying different amounts of current. Typically, in a balanced three-phase system, all three phase currents are equal, but in an unbalanced system, this is not the case.

    The zero-sequence current of a generator for line to ground fault is j2.4 pu. The current through neutral during the fault is -
    • a)
      j2.4 PU
    • b)
      j0.8 PU
    • c)
      j7.2 PU
    • d)
      j0.24 PU
    Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

    Pooja Patel answered
    Concept:
    In a line to ground fault, the current through the neutral during fault is given by
    If = 3Ia0
    Where Ia0 is the zero sequence current of generator
    Calculation:
    Given that, the zero sequence current of generator for line to ground fault = j2.4 pu
    The current through the neutral during the fault = 3 × j2.4 = j7.2 pu

    If it is tried to represent the active and reactive power on a circle, then the radius would be
    • a)
    • b)
    • c)
    • d)
      none of the above
    Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

    Pooja Patel answered
    The complex power, 
    Taking the real power and reactive power, squaring and adding them gives an equation of circle having radius 

    The positive sequence current of a transmission line is
    • a)
      always zero
    • b)
      one-third of negative sequence current
    • c)
      three times the negative sequence current
    • d)
      equal to negative sequence current
    Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

    Pooja Patel answered
    For transformer,
    Negative sequence component = positive sequence component = zero sequence component
    For transmission line,
    Negative sequence component = positive sequence component
    Zero sequence component = 3 times of positive sequence component

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