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A three phase, 50 Hz transmission line operates at 220 kV. The line has 400 Ω surge impedance. Find the surge impedance loading
100 MVA
125 MVA
121 MVA
200 MVA
121 MVA
Quick Summary: Given: Three-phase voltage V_L = 220 kV, Surge impedance Z_c = 400 Ω, Frequency f = 50 Hz
Three-phase voltage VL = 220 kV, Surge impedance Zc = 400 Ω, Frequency f = 50 Hz
SIL=ZcVL2
Identify the formula for Surge Impedance Loading
The Surge Impedance Loading (SIL) of a transmission line is defined by the square of the line voltage divided by its surge impedance.
SIL=ZcVL2
Substitute given values
Given VL=220 kV=220×10°3 V and Zc=400 Ω.
SIL=400(220×10°3)2
Calculate the result
Squaring the voltage gives 48400×10°6. Dividing by 400 results in 121×10°6 VA.
SIL=40048400×10°6=121×10°6 VA=121 MVA
C is correct because the calculated surge impedance loading for the given parameters is 121 MVA.
SIL is independent of the line length and frequency, and it represents the load at which the line absorbs as much reactive power as it generates.