2 wire d.c distributor AB is fed from both ends at 230V. The total length of the distributor is 830m and loads are tapped off as under, 150A at 200m from A: 300A at 380m from A: 250A at 200m from B; calculate the minimum voltage on the distributor. Resistance per kilometer of one conductor is 0.05 ohms

2 wire d.c distributor AB is fed from both ends at 230V. The total length of the distributor is 830m and loads are tapped off as under, 150A at 200m from A: 300A at 380m from A: 250A at 200m from B; calculate the minimum voltage on the distributor. Resistance per kilometer of one conductor is 0.05 ohms

Power System Analysis and Design (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter4: Transmission Line Parameters

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