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Electricity Distribution System: Jasjit Singh Jolly EEE-7 Sem 0311324908
Electricity Distribution System: Jasjit Singh Jolly EEE-7 Sem 0311324908
System
The three phase single phase 415V supplies are available between
any of the three phases.
Contd
For distribution to consumers either overhead or
underground lines are used.
The underground system is much expensive as
compared to overhead system and is only used in
areas where safety and good appearance are of
prime importance.
For domestic users a phase and a neutral connection
is supplied whereas for those with heavy load
requirements 3 wire connection is supplied.
Faults in distribution lines
Transient Faults: A transient fault is a fault that
is no longer present if power is disconnected
for a short time. For eg - momentary tree or
bird contact.
Persistent Faults: A persistent fault does not
disappear when power is disconnected. Faults
in underground power cables are often
persistent. These occur due to some external
damage.
Contd
Faults can further be classified as symmetric
or asymmetric faults.
Symmetric faults: Equal fault currents in line with
120 deg displacement. Rare in nature. Eg - (L-L-L)
or (L-L-L-G) faults.
Asymmetric faults: Unequal fault currents with
unequal phase displacement. Most likely to occur.
Eg (L-L) or (L-L-G) or (L-G) faults.
Fault detection