Voltages, currents and power between a power plant and a transformer

Click For Summary
SUMMARY

This discussion focuses on the electrical calculations necessary for a power plant connected to a 20/0.4 kV transformer with a power rating of 250 kVA, using an XP00-A cable (4x150 mm2, IN=300 A, Z1=0.26 Ω/km). Key calculations include determining the voltages at the main plant switchboard and connections to M1 and O, assessing voltage tolerance within 10%, and evaluating whether the cables and transformer meet the real current and power load requirements. The absence of cable lengths was identified as a critical factor in calculating actual impedance and voltage drop.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of electrical impedance and voltage drop calculations
  • Familiarity with transformer specifications and ratings
  • Knowledge of cable sizing and current carrying capacity
  • Proficiency in using electrical formulas such as Z=X*l
NEXT STEPS
  • Research the calculation of voltage drop in electrical installations
  • Learn about transformer impedance and its impact on system performance
  • Study cable sizing standards and methods for determining appropriate cable lengths
  • Explore the implications of voltage tolerance in electrical systems
USEFUL FOR

Electrical engineers, power system designers, and students studying electrical engineering who are involved in transformer and cable installation projects.

stipan_relix
Messages
16
Reaction score
1
Homework Statement
Calculate voltages on the main plant switchboard, M1 and O, power and current loads, etc.
Relevant Equations
I=P/sqrt(3)*U*cos(phi), Z=X*l - but I don't think this can be used here and I don't have an idea of any other equations to use
This is the first part of the problem, which I solved.

Now to the second part which I can't manage to find the equations I need to use.

Problem:
This plant is connected to a 20/0.4 kV transformer of 250 kVA power, through an XP00-A cable (4x150 mm2, IN=300 A, Z1=0.26 Ω/km).

a) Calculate voltages for the main plant switchboard and voltages on the connections to M1 and O
b) Are those voltages within the 10% tolerance?
c) Do the cables meet the real current load requirements?
d) Does the transformer meet the real power load requirement?

Cables:
Plant to transformer: 4x150 mm2, IN=300 A, Z1=0.26 Ω/km
Installation cables (M1 and O): 4x50 mm2, IN=150 A, Z2=0.705 Ω/km
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
This is everything I tried to do, and I don't know if any of it is right.

Do I just need to use the values I got in the first part, or what? I know of the Z=X*l equation, but I have no given length here, so I have no idea what else to use for any of this, including voltages for the switchboard and for M1 and O.
 
Physics news on Phys.org
Transformer to Plant.jpg
 
The cable length is required in order to calculate the cable actual impedance.

If the 20 kV line voltage will be the unchanged voltage then the transformer impedance also will be required in order to calculate the voltage drop.

If the Main Switchgear has to be able to get the rated transformer current the XPOO-A cable is too small.
 
Babadag said:
The cable length is required in order to calculate the cable actual impedance.
You were right, just got an email from the professor that he forgot to include the cable lengths. Thanks for trying to help!
 

Similar threads

  • · Replies 7 ·
Replies
7
Views
2K
  • · Replies 6 ·
Replies
6
Views
2K
  • · Replies 8 ·
Replies
8
Views
3K
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
2K
  • · Replies 5 ·
Replies
5
Views
2K
  • · Replies 13 ·
Replies
13
Views
3K
  • · Replies 31 ·
2
Replies
31
Views
4K
  • · Replies 4 ·
Replies
4
Views
3K
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
3K
  • · Replies 9 ·
Replies
9
Views
2K