A synchronous generator has a constant mechanical input power. In the fault followed by the clearance of fault operations, the fault circuit is switched out at the critical switching angle 70°. The critical load angle is 135°. Calculate the max overshoot load angle. O 155° O 135° O 115° O 145° O 125°

A synchronous generator has a constant mechanical input power. In the fault followed by the clearance of fault operations, the fault circuit is switched out at the critical switching angle 70°. The critical load angle is 135°. Calculate the max overshoot load angle. O 155° O 135° O 115° O 145° O 125°

Power System Analysis and Design (MindTap Course List)

6th Edition

ISBN:9781305632134

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

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

Chapter7: Symmetrical Faults

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 7.2MCQ: Even though the fault current is not symmetrical and not strictly periodic, the rms asymmetrical...

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