· A three-phase, 50 Hz transmission line, 100 km long delivers 25 MW at 110 kV and a

0.85 p.f. lagging (see Figure below). The resistance and reactance of the lines per
phase per kilometre are 0.3 Ω and 0.5 Ω respectively, while capacitive admittance is
2.5 × 10-6 Mho/km/ph. Calculate the efficiency of transmission. Use nominal T
method.

· A three phase, 50 Hz, 100 km long transmission line (see Figure below) delivers a
load of 20,000 kW at 110 kV at 0.9 p.f. lagging. The copper conductors of the line are
1.25 cm in diameter and are spaced at the corners of the equilateral triangle with 2.5
m sides. Using nominal-π method, calculate (i) sending-end voltage, (ii) current, (iii)
power factor, (iv) regulation, and (v) efficiency of the line. Neglect the leakage.

· What is the significance of depreciation in the economics of power generation? A

60 MW generating station has the following data.
Capital cost = Rs18x 106
Annual taxation= Rs 0.48 x 106
Annual salaries and wages = Rs 1.44 x 106
Cost of coal =Rs 72 per ton
Calorific value (C.V.) of coal = 23000 KJ /Kg
Rate of interest and depreciation = 12 per cent
Plant heat rate = 138000 KJ /kWh at 100% capacity
Calculate the generating cost /kWh at 100% capacity factor.
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