A 50 MVA, 3-phase, 115 kV (Grounded Y) - 34.5 kV (Delta) transformer is delivering a 40 MW load at 0.9 lagging power factor. The load is connected at the end of a 34.5 kV distribution line, 6 miles long, having an impedance of 0.8 Ohm/mile @ 75° and the load voltage is 35 kV. Calculate the voltage at the load bus when the load is disconnected. Also calculate the % voltage regulation. The transformer reactance is 8%. Discuss your answers.

A 50 MVA, 3-phase, 115 kV (Grounded Y) - 34.5 kV (Delta) transformer is delivering a 40 MW load at 0.9 lagging power factor. The load is connected at the end of a 34.5 kV distribution line, 6 miles long, having an impedance of 0.8 Ohm/mile @ 75° and the load voltage is 35 kV. Calculate the voltage at the load bus when the load is disconnected. Also calculate the % voltage regulation. The transformer reactance is 8%. Discuss your answers.

Power System Analysis and Design (MindTap Course List)

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

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Chapter14: Power Distribution

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 14.8P

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