Math Problem Statement

(A short 3-phase, 3 wire line has a resistance of 5 ohms ad reactance of 12 ohms per wire and transmits power to a 3-phase load drawing 1000 kW at 13,200volts line to line, 0.8 pf lagging, 60 Hz. Solve for the sending end voltage.)

Solution

To solve for the sending end voltage (VsV_s) in this 3-phase transmission line problem, we can proceed through a systematic calculation using the given parameters.

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. Identify Given Parameters:

    • Line resistance, R=5 ΩR = 5 \ \Omega per wire
    • Line reactance, X=12 ΩX = 12 \ \Omega per wire
    • Power transmitted to the load, P=1000 kWP = 1000 \ \text{kW}
    • Load voltage (line-to-line), VL=13,200 VV_L = 13,200 \ \text{V}
    • Power factor, pf=0.8\text{pf} = 0.8 lagging
    • Frequency, f=60 Hzf = 60 \ \text{Hz}
  2. Calculate the Load Current:

    The power transmitted in a 3-phase system is given by: P=3×VL×I×pfP = \sqrt{3} \times V_L \times I \times \text{pf} Rearranging to solve for the load current II: I=P3×VL×pfI = \frac{P}{\sqrt{3} \times V_L \times \text{pf}} Substituting values: I=1000×1033×13200×0.8I = \frac{1000 \times 10^3}{\sqrt{3} \times 13200 \times 0.8} I54.7 AI \approx 54.7 \ \text{A}

  3. Calculate the Total Line Impedance:

    Since the resistance and reactance are given per wire, for a 3-phase system, the impedance per phase is: Z=R+jX=5+j12 ΩZ = R + jX = 5 + j12 \ \Omega

    Calculate the magnitude of ZZ: Z=R2+X2=52+122=25+144=169=13 Ω|Z| = \sqrt{R^2 + X^2} = \sqrt{5^2 + 12^2} = \sqrt{25 + 144} = \sqrt{169} = 13 \ \Omega

  4. Calculate the Voltage Drop in the Line:

    The voltage drop across the line impedance is given by: Vdrop=I×Z=54.7×(5+j12)V_{\text{drop}} = I \times Z = 54.7 \times (5 + j12) Expanding this: Vdrop=54.7×5+j(54.7×12)V_{\text{drop}} = 54.7 \times 5 + j(54.7 \times 12) Vdrop=273.5+j656.4V_{\text{drop}} = 273.5 + j656.4 This voltage drop has both real and imaginary components, and its magnitude is: Vdrop=273.52+656.42710 V|V_{\text{drop}}| = \sqrt{273.5^2 + 656.4^2} \approx 710 \ \text{V}

  5. Calculate the Receiving End Phase Voltage:

    The line-to-line voltage at the receiving end is given as 13,200 V, so the phase voltage at the receiving end (VRV_R) is: VR=VL3=1320037621 VV_R = \frac{V_L}{\sqrt{3}} = \frac{13200}{\sqrt{3}} \approx 7621 \ \text{V}

  6. Determine the Sending End Voltage:

    Using the voltage drop and the receiving end voltage, the sending end voltage (VsV_s) is: Vs=VR+VdropV_s = V_R + V_{\text{drop}} Since VdropV_{\text{drop}} has both real and imaginary parts, we must add them vectorially: Vs=7621+(273.5+j656.4)V_s = 7621 + (273.5 + j656.4)

    Converting VsV_s to polar form gives us the magnitude of the sending end voltage.

    After calculation: Vs7621+7108331 V (phase)|V_s| \approx 7621 + 710 \approx 8331 \ \text{V (phase)} Converting back to line-to-line voltage: Vs(line-to-line)=3×833114,430 VV_{s (\text{line-to-line})} = \sqrt{3} \times 8331 \approx 14,430 \ \text{V}

Final Answer:

The sending end voltage VsV_s is approximately 14,430 V (line-to-line).

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Related Questions

  1. How would the solution change if the power factor were leading instead of lagging?
  2. How does the frequency affect the impedance in AC circuits?
  3. What is the impact of increasing the line length on the sending end voltage?
  4. How do you determine the phase angle of the sending end voltage relative to the receiving end voltage?
  5. What are the consequences of high resistance and reactance in transmission lines?

Tip

For accurate results in AC circuit analysis, always use vector notation to handle phase relationships in voltages and currents.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

AC Circuit Analysis
Impedance Calculation
Power Transmission
Three-Phase Power

Formulas

P = √3 * V_L * I * pf
Z = R + jX
|Z| = √(R^2 + X^2)
V_drop = I * Z
V_R = V_L / √3
V_s = V_R + V_drop

Theorems

Ohm's Law
Power Transmission in AC Circuits
Impedance in AC Circuits
Three-Phase Voltage Relationships

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate Engineering or Physics