a) Using the symmetrical component transformation:

 I a1  1 h h 2  I a 
I   1 1 h 2 
h   I b  where h  11200
 a2  3 
I a 0  1 1 1   I c 

Calculate the positive, negative and zero sequences components of the following set of
unbalanced three-phase currents:
I a  50000 A
I b  1000  500 A
I c  100  2400 A

b) The Figure below shows part of a power system close to a generator (G), which is
connected to a star-star transformer (A). The star points of the generator and the
transformer are solidly earthed. The per unit impedances are shown in the following
table:
Positive Negative Zero
Sequence Sequence Sequence
Generator, G j1.0 j0.2 j0.2

Transformer, A j0.2 j0.2 j0.25

The generator open-circuit voltage is 1.7pu.

G A

i. Sketch the three symmetrical component networks applicable to the investigation of faults
occurring at point F in the system, assuming that the system is open-circuit beyond F.

ii. For a line-earth fault at point F, calculate the RMS current in the faulted phase.

iii. Calculate the three phase-to-earth voltages at the generator terminals for the duration of
the earth fault at point F.
iv. In practice, the generator star point would be connected to earth via a resistor R. Explain
how the zero sequence network would be modified to take account of this resistance. How
would the presence of the resistance affect the fault current (detailed calculations are not
required).