Symmetrical component example: can't understand solution

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The discussion revolves around understanding symmetrical components and the calculations involved in determining the zero sequence circuit from a specific example in Stevenson's Power System Analysis. The user is confused about the calculation of reactance for transformers T1 and T2, particularly regarding the change of bases and the method used for T2. It is clarified that T1's reactance is calculated using the ratio of MVA ratings since both T1 and the generator share the same voltage rating. In contrast, T2's reactance is adjusted based on its own ratings and the motor circuit voltage level, which requires a different approach. Overall, the thread highlights the importance of understanding the basis for calculating per unit reactance in power systems.
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Ok, now I'm studying symmetrical components. Im using Stevenson's Power System Analysis book and example 11.9 asks for the zero sequence circuit of the example 6.1 in the same book.

Here's the example and the solution:
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Here's example 6.1, so we can see what is the circuit:
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Here's the beggining of the solution, where I'm stuck...

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I believe de X of T1 (0.0857 pu) is found by changing bases (Xpu=OLDpu x OLDbase/NEWbase). So 0.1 is the pu of T1, 300 is the Sbase (MVA) of the generator (and hence, system) and 350 is the Sbase (MVA) of T1. Is that right?

If so, why is X of T2 calculated differently, I believe by reflecting impedances? If that's really what he's doing, why is he using 13.2 and 13.8?

I'm really lost here with this example.
 

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ffp said:
I believe de X of T1 (0.0857 pu) is found by changing bases (Xpu=OLDpu x OLDbase/NEWbase). So 0.1 is the pu of T1, 300 is the Sbase (MVA) of the generator (and hence, system) and 350 is the Sbase (MVA) of T1. Is that right?
Yes. Both T1 and the generator have the same voltage rating(and are at the same voltage level in the line diagram). This is why only the ratio of MVA ratings is used to find the new pu reactance.
ffp said:
If so, why is X of T2 calculated differently
The MVA rating of T2 is same as the base MVA (300MVA). The 0.1 pu reactance of T2 is w.r.t its own ratings (300MVA, 13.2kV). To convert it properly according to the motor citcuit voltage level, it is divided by the motor circuit voltage level (and then squared).
 
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