4. Bundling of conductors in a transmission line reduces the risk for corona. Also, it: a. Reduces the sag of the line. b. Increases the resistance of the line. c. Increases the transmission capacity. 5. A 50 Hz, turbo generator supplying 40% of its maximum power capability to 0.8 pu load. The operating power (torque) angle 8° is: a. 6°=36 elec. deg. b. 6°= 23.57 elec. deg. c. 8°=40 elec. deg.

4. Bundling of conductors in a transmission line reduces the risk for corona. Also, it: a. Reduces the sag of the line. b. Increases the resistance of the line. c. Increases the transmission capacity. 5. A 50 Hz, turbo generator supplying 40% of its maximum power capability to 0.8 pu load. The operating power (torque) angle 8° is: a. 6°=36 elec. deg. b. 6°= 23.57 elec. deg. c. 8°=40 elec. deg.

Power System Analysis and Design (MindTap Course List)

6th Edition

ISBN:9781305632134

Author:J. Duncan Glover, Thomas Overbye, Mulukutla S. Sarma

Publisher:J. Duncan Glover, Thomas Overbye, Mulukutla S. Sarma

Chapter6: Power Flows

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 6.48P

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