Finding Reactance from System Fault Level

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System reactance can be calculated as the reciprocal of the system fault level, which simplifies to X = 1/Fault Level. Given a system voltage of 400kV and a fault level of 10000MVA, the per unit reactance is calculated as 0.0001 on a 10000MVA base. While this method appears straightforward, the voltage does play a role in determining the overall system impedance. Understanding the relationship between voltage and fault levels is essential for accurate power system analysis. Clarification on this concept can enhance foundational knowledge in electrical engineering.
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Hi, apologies if this is very simple but I am still learning the basics of power system analysis and would like it if someone would be able to clarify what I have been told regarding system fault levels and subsequent system reactance values (X) from this. Basically, I have been told that system reactance is simply the reciprocal of the system fault level. We were given the following info;

System Voltage = 400kV, System Fault Level = 10000MVA

I was then told that in per unit, the system reactance would be 1/10000 = 0.0001 (on 10000MVA Base)

I would just like some clarification as this seems a little too simple to be honest, shouldn't the voltage come into it?

Sorry if this is very simple.

Thanks :)
 
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