Example 13.1. A 2-wire d.c. distributor cable AB is 2 km long and supplies loads of 100A, 150A,200A and 50A situated 500 m, 1000 m, 1600 m and 2000 m from the feeding point A. Each conductor has a resistance of 0.01 per 1000 m. Calculate the p.d. at each load point if a p.d. of 300 V is maintained at point A.

Example 13.1. A 2-wire d.c. distributor cable AB is 2 km long and supplies loads of 100A, 150A,200A and 50A situated 500 m, 1000 m, 1600 m and 2000 m from the feeding point A. Each conductor has a resistance of 0.01 per 1000 m. Calculate the p.d. at each load point if a p.d. of 300 V is maintained at point A.

Power System Analysis and Design (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter13: Transmission Lines: Transient Operation

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