How is Zp solved for in this problem? (Answer given)

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The discussion focuses on the calculation of the impedance Zp in a specific electrical problem involving parameters such as resistance and reactance. Participants seek clarification on the notation used and the methodology for solving the equation, particularly in the context of electrical circuits.

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  • Some participants explain that the double vertical lines (//) indicate components in parallel.
  • There is a request for a circuit diagram to better understand the problem-solving approach.
  • One participant questions the expectation that others can interpret the symbols without additional context.
  • Another participant clarifies that the notation "5.2787 <26.36'" represents a vector's magnitude and angle, not a "less than" sign, and provides an equivalent complex number representation.

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Participants express differing levels of understanding regarding the symbols and calculations involved, indicating that the discussion remains unresolved on how to interpret and solve for Zp.

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Given:
Rs = 0.20 Ω
R'r = 0.17 Ω
Xs = 0.50 Ω
X ' r = 0.60 Ω
Rc = 200 Ω
Xm = 15 Ω
Solution:
at Nr = 1165, slip = (Ns- Nr)/Ns = 0.02916 ~2.92%slip
at Nr = 1195, slip = (Ns- Nr)/Ns = 0.00416 ~0.42%slip
Zp = j Xm || ( (R'r / s) + j X'r )
therefore for i) slip s = 0.02916
Zp = 5.2787 <26.36' or 4.7295 + 2.344j
Ztotal = Zs + Zp = ( 0.2 + 0.5j) + (4.7295 + 2.344j) = 5.69<29.98'
What do the double vertical lines mean in this case, and how is the Zp equation solved? Please show work, thank you. Also how was that equation created? (Trying to study, thanks guys)
 
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Adam Bourque said:
Given:
Rs = 0.20 Ω
R'r = 0.17 Ω
Xs = 0.50 Ω
X ' r = 0.60 Ω
Rc = 200 Ω
Xm = 15 Ω
Solution:
at Nr = 1165, slip = (Ns- Nr)/Ns = 0.02916 ~2.92%slip
at Nr = 1195, slip = (Ns- Nr)/Ns = 0.00416 ~0.42%slip
Zp = j Xm || ( (R'r / s) + j X'r )
therefore for i) slip s = 0.02916
Zp = 5.2787 <26.36' or 4.7295 + 2.344j
Ztotal = Zs + Zp = ( 0.2 + 0.5j) + (4.7295 + 2.344j) = 5.69<29.98'
What do the double vertical lines mean in this case, and how is the Zp equation solved? Please show work, thank you. Also how was that equation created? (Trying to study, thanks guys)
Welcome to the PF.

Double vertical or // lines usually means "in parallel with".

Can you post the circuit, and say how you think the problem was solved? Thanks.
 
Adam - do you really expect that somebody can understand how the various symbols are formed into a circuit?
 
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Adam Bourque said:
Zp = 5.2787 <26.36' or 4.7295 + 2.344j
That is not a "less than" sign, it's the angle of the "vector" whose length is 5.2787
An equivalent way to write a vector is as its x-component and y-component, and in this case it is shown as a complex number, 4.7295 + ##j## 2.344
 
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