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Electric Power Supply Systems

CHAPTER OBJECTIVES

After reading this chapter, you should be able to:

  • Provide an analysis of different transmission/distribution systems

  • Discuss the various choices of supply voltage and frequency

  • Determine the best economic size of a conductor

12.1 INTRODUCTION

The energy generated at various generating stations is distributed to the consumers through a large network. This network can be classified into transmission and distribution systems. The transmission system transmits huge quantities of power over long distances from generating stations to load centres and large industrial consumers. Distribution systems distribute the power from substations to various consumers. Therefore, these lines constitute ...

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