Assignment 5

Economics of Distribution System

1. Prove that, in overhead distribution/transmission system, cost of DC system with
mid point earthed ,is lowest compared to 1- phase AC and 3-phase AC system.
2. Prove that, in overhead distribution/transmission system using cable, cost of DC
system is lowest compared to 1- phase AC and 3-phase AC system.
3. Explain how the system voltage affects line efficiency, voltage drop and cost of
conductor.
4. Derive the expression for most economical power factor with power factor
correcting apparatus.
5. State and explain Kelvins law for economic selection of conductor size.
6.
Power System Improvement
1. Explain measures for improvement in LT distribution system and HT distribution
system.
2. What are the objectives of power system improvement?

3. What are the causes of poor performance of power system?

4. How line losses are categorized in distribution system? Explain separation of

losses in distribution system.
5. Explain financial aspects of power system.

6. What maximum loading in MVA-km can be applied to 11 KV feeder having per

km line resistance and reactance of 0.58 ohm and 0.37 ohm respectively.