Voltage in Power Electric Lines
Voltage in Power Electric Lines
Voltage in Power Electric Lines
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Again in DC system, there is no phase difference between voltage and current, i.e. cosƟ =
1, and only two conductors (positive and negative) are used. So, in DC system transmitted
power P = VI, and power loss
From equation (2) and (3), it is clear that power loss in transmission line is inversely
proportional to the square of line voltage. The higher value of line voltage the lesser
amount of power loss occurs. Hence transmission line conductor is used with less
diameter, hence savings of conductor material.
Why HVAC is Used for Long Transmission Line?
Now-a-days electrical energy is generated, transmitted and distributed in AC form.
Especially for long distant transmission line high voltage AC is transmitted for several
reasons, they are:
1. AC voltage can be stepped up or down as per requirement easily by transformer.
2. Maintenance of AC substation is easy and cheaper.
3. Throughout electrical power system AC voltage is handled. So no extra hazard of
rectification or inversion like DC voltage transmission.
Why HVDC is Used for Long Transmission Line?
High Voltage DC is used at extra or ultra high voltage level. HVDC transmission is used at
fixed level of voltage in primary transmission only as it cannot be stepped up or down by
transformer. Only in long distant transmission line it is used only, because
1. Only two conductors (positive and negative) are required as compared to three of AC
transmission..
2. Absence of inductance, capacitance and phase displacement power loss is very less.
Hence better voltage regulation.
3. Surge problem never occurs.
4. No skin effect.
5. Less insulation requires due to less potential stress.
6. Less corona effect, thus less power loss.
7. Highly stabilized and synchronized.
Why Low and Medium Voltage is Used in Distribution Line?
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