Rearrange equations to calculate the Xpu impedance

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The discussion revolves around deriving specific equations related to calculating per unit (pu) impedance and fault MVA using provided relationships. The user seeks clarification on how to demonstrate that fault MVA equals MVA rated divided by V squared and that pu impedance equals MVA base divided by V squared multiplied by XΩ. They express confusion regarding the "show that" questions and request guidance on where to focus their efforts. Additionally, the user has calculated the pu impedance of a 100 m length of cable to be approximately 0.0523 pu but indicates they are still uncertain about the derivation process. Overall, the thread highlights the need for clearer understanding of the relationships between the equations provided.
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Homework Statement


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Given the relationships:

##X pu =\frac{\text{MVA base}}{\text{MVA fault}}##

##=\frac{\text{MVA base}}{\text{MVA rated}}\frac{\text{X%}}{100}##

##\text{fault MVA}=\sqrt{3}\text{VIfault}##

##X\Omega=\frac{V}{\sqrt{3}}I fault##

Show that: -

(a) ##\text{fault MVA}=\frac{\text{MVA rated}}{V^2}##

(b) ##X pu=\frac{\text{MVA base}}{V^2}*X\Omega##

and hence calculate the pu impedance of 100 m of 3 single core 415 V cables in trefoil. Take the cable impedance to be 90 microhms per meter. Use a 1 MVA base. Neglect the resistance of the cables.

Homework Equations


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##X pu =\frac{\text{MVA base}}{\text{MVA fault}}##

##=\frac{\text{MVA base}}{\text{MVA rated}}\frac{\text{X%}}{100}##

##\text{fault MVA}=\sqrt{3}\text{VIfault}##

##X\Omega=\frac{V}{\sqrt{3}}I fault##

The Attempt at a Solution



My problem is that I do not fully understand these "show that" questions. I am given 4 equations to begin with and I believe I need to show how: -

##\text{fault MVA}=\frac{\text{MVA rated}}{V^2}##

and

##X pu=\frac{\text{MVA base}}{V^2}*X\Omega##

are derived from: -

##X pu =\frac{\text{MVA base}}{\text{MVA fault}}##

##=\frac{\text{MVA base}}{\text{MVA rated}}\frac{\text{X%}}{100}##

##\text{fault MVA}=\sqrt{3}\text{VIfault}##

##X\Omega=\frac{V}{\sqrt{3}}I fault##

Could someone please give me a clue as to how to go about solving this with perhaps a small clue as to where I should be concentrating first
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I have calculated the pu impedance of the cable to be: -

##X=100*90*10^{-6}=9*10^{-3}##

##X pu=9*10^{-3}*\frac{1}{(0.415)^{2}}=0.052257 pu##

 
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Can anyone help with this please?

 
I will close this as my time has run out now. Its marked un solved but not solved.
 
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