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Conductor connecting consumer's terminals to the distributors is called
Feeder
Distributor
Service main
None of above
Service main
In an electrical power distribution system, the service main is the specific conductor assembly that creates the final link between the public distributor (or pole-mounted transformer) and the individual consumer's premises/metering terminals. It is designed to carry the current required by the specific consumer load.
In an electrical power distribution system, the service main is the specific conductor assembly that creates the final link between the public distributor (or pole-mounted transformer) and the individual consumer's premises/metering terminals. It is designed to carry the current required by the specific consumer load.
VconsumerтАЛ=VdistributorтАЛтИТIsmтАЛRsmтАЛ тАФ Voltage drop across service main where IsmтАЛ is consumer current and RsmтАЛ is service main resistance
The electrical supply flows from the Generating Station to Transmission lines, then to Sub-transmission, and finally reaches the Distribution system. The distributor provides power to multiple consumers via service mains. The service main acts as a tap-off from the distributor to the energy meter installed at the consumer's end.
The Service Main connects the distributor to the consumer premises.
The cross-sectional area of a service main is determined by the consumer's connected load.
It typically includes the service line, energy meter, and main switch/MCB.
It is usually the last part of the electrical supply chain owned by the utility up to the point of connection.
Modular connection system
Allows individual metering for each consumer
Potential for voltage drop at long distances from the distributor
Vulnerable to environmental damage and unauthorized tampering
Residential building power supply
Industrial unit power tapping
Option A (Feeder) connects the substation to the distributor, having no tappings.
Option B (Distributor) is the main line from which tappings are taken for various consumers.
Voltage drop in service mains should be kept within limits specified by Indian Electricity Rules (usually ┬▒5%).
C is correct тАФ The service main is the conductor that physically connects the distributor cable to the consumer's service terminals.
Always remember the hierarchy: Generating Station тЖТ Transmission тЖТ Substation тЖТ Feeder тЖТ Distributor тЖТ Service Main.