Problem 6- A Three-phase 60 Hz transmission line has its conductors arranged in a triangular configuration so that two the distances between phases are 25 ft. and the third is 42 ft. The conductors are ACSR Osprey. Determine (a) The line capacitance to neutral (uF/mile) (b) The line charging current (A/mile) at 60 Hz and 162 kV line voltage (c) The line series reactance (mQ/mile)

Problem 6- A Three-phase 60 Hz transmission line has its conductors arranged in a triangular configuration so that two the distances between phases are 25 ft. and the third is 42 ft. The conductors are ACSR Osprey. Determine (a) The line capacitance to neutral (uF/mile) (b) The line charging current (A/mile) at 60 Hz and 162 kV line voltage (c) The line series reactance (mQ/mile)

Power System Analysis and Design (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter4: Transmission Line Parameters

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Problem 4.43P: Three ACSR Drake conductors are used for a three-phase overhead transmission line operating at 60...

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