Math Problem Statement

4(a) Draw and explain zones of protection using a typical single line diagram of power system. (i) Explain the electrical fault clearing process on the power system using a simple diagram. (b) Obtain the fault current and fault MVA of a three-phase 40 MVA, 11 kV alternator with transient reactance of 10% if a three-phase short circuit fault occurs on it. (c) Determine the per unit value of the resistance, if the resistance is 25 ohms, taking the base as 11 kV and 50 MVA.

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4 (a) Draw and explain zones of protection using a typical single-line diagram of a power system.

(i) Explain the electrical fault clearing process on the power system using a simple diagram.

4 (b) Obtain the fault current and fault MVA of a three-phase 40 MVA, 11 kV alternator with transient reactance of 10% if a three-phase short circuit fault occurs on it.

4 (c) Determine the per unit value of the resistance, if the resistance is 25 ohms, taking the base as 11 kV and 50 MVA.

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  4. How can the fault MVA be calculated using system parameters?
  5. What is the per unit system, and why is it used in power system analysis?

Tip: The per unit system simplifies power system calculations by normalizing quantities to a common base, reducing complexity when dealing with transformers and multiple voltage levels.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Electrical Engineering
Fault Analysis
Per Unit System

Formulas

Fault current = (MVA rating / (√3 * voltage)) * (100 / %reactance)
Fault MVA = Fault current * voltage / 1000
Per Unit Resistance = (Actual resistance * Base MVA) / Base Voltage^2

Theorems

Per Unit System
Fault Current Calculation

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate Electrical Engineering