A d.c. Distributor AB, 2-wire, 800 m long is fed from both ends at 240 V. Loads of 30 A, 40 A, 50 A and 60 A are tapped at distances of 120m, 240m, 450m and 600 m from the end A respectively. area of distributor conductor is 2cm², The cross-section If p-1.7 x 102.cm. Find the minimum consumer voltage.

A d.c. Distributor AB, 2-wire, 800 m long is fed from both ends at 240 V. Loads of 30 A, 40 A, 50 A and 60 A are tapped at distances of 120m, 240m, 450m and 600 m from the end A respectively. area of distributor conductor is 2cm², The cross-section If p-1.7 x 102.cm. Find the minimum consumer voltage.

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Chapter4: Transmission Line Parameters

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