Figure 2 shows the circuit of a simple power system. The ratings of the generators, transformers and the motors are as shown in the figure. The reactance of lines 1 and 2 are 40 ohms and 50 ohms respectively. Assume that system is unloaded, and the generators are generating their rated voltage. Select the generator G₁ ratings as base values. Choose the fault location in bus 1 And give the below answers For a symmetrical three phase fault on the bus (a).Determine the Thevenin's equivalent circuit which can be used to calculate the fault current. (b) Calculate the fault current contribution from the generator connected to the bus on which you have selected for fault calculation

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Figure 2 shows the circuit of a simple power system. The ratings of the generators, transformers and the motors are as shown in the figure. The reactance of lines 1 and 2 are 40 ohms and 50 ohms respectively. Assume that system is unloaded, and the generators are generating their rated voltage. Select the generator G₁ ratings as base values. Choose the fault location in bus 1 And give the below answers For a symmetrical three phase fault on the bus (a).Determine the Thevenin's equivalent circuit which can be used to calculate the fault current. (b) Calculate the fault current contribution from the generator connected to the bus on which you have selected for fault calculation
Figure 2 shows the circuit of a simple power system. The ratings of the generators,
transformers and the motors are as shown in the figure. The reactance of lines 1 and 2
are 40 Q and 50 2 respectively. Assume that system is unloaded, and the generators
are generating their rated voltage. Select the generator G, ratings as base values.
Choose the fault location
200 MVA
150 MVA
G2
20kV
Bus- 2
13.8 kV
G1
X=17%
200 MVA
X = 20%
250 MVA
240Υ / 20Δ kV'
T2
T1 m 13.8A/240Y kV
X =10%
Bus- 3
X=11%
Bus - 1
j 40 2
Linel
50 N
Line2
50 MVA
m T,
120 MVA
T3
240 A/11Y kV
240 Y /18A kV
X = 10%
X =10%
120 MVA
50 MVA
G3
M
18KV
11kV
X =19%
X= 20%
Figure 2
For a symmetrical three phase fault on the bus
(i)
Draw the reactance diagram for the fault with all the reactances marked in
per unit.
(ii)
Determine the Thevenin's equivalent circuit which can be used to calculate
the fault current.
(ii)
Calculate the fault current in ampere and fault power in MVA.
(iv)
Calculate the fault current contribution from the generator connected to the
bus on which you have selected for fault calculation.
Transcribed Image Text:Figure 2 shows the circuit of a simple power system. The ratings of the generators, transformers and the motors are as shown in the figure. The reactance of lines 1 and 2 are 40 Q and 50 2 respectively. Assume that system is unloaded, and the generators are generating their rated voltage. Select the generator G, ratings as base values. Choose the fault location 200 MVA 150 MVA G2 20kV Bus- 2 13.8 kV G1 X=17% 200 MVA X = 20% 250 MVA 240Υ / 20Δ kV' T2 T1 m 13.8A/240Y kV X =10% Bus- 3 X=11% Bus - 1 j 40 2 Linel 50 N Line2 50 MVA m T, 120 MVA T3 240 A/11Y kV 240 Y /18A kV X = 10% X =10% 120 MVA 50 MVA G3 M 18KV 11kV X =19% X= 20% Figure 2 For a symmetrical three phase fault on the bus (i) Draw the reactance diagram for the fault with all the reactances marked in per unit. (ii) Determine the Thevenin's equivalent circuit which can be used to calculate the fault current. (ii) Calculate the fault current in ampere and fault power in MVA. (iv) Calculate the fault current contribution from the generator connected to the bus on which you have selected for fault calculation.
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