Calculate the capacitance of a single phase 50 Hz overhead line 40 km long consisting of two parallel wires each 5 mm in diameter, 1.5 metres apart, taking the effect of ground into consideration. The height of the conductors above ground is 7 metres. Derive any formula used. [A.P.S. Univ. Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution 1978] [Ans. 0.174 µF]

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Calculate the capacitance of a single phase 50 Hz overhead line 40 km long consisting of two parallel
wires each 5 mm in diameter, 1.5 metres apart, taking the effect of ground into consideration. The
height of the conductors above ground is 7 metres. Derive any formula used.
[A.P.S. Univ. Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution 1978)
[Ans. 0.174 pF]
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Transcribed Image Text:Calculate the capacitance of a single phase 50 Hz overhead line 40 km long consisting of two parallel wires each 5 mm in diameter, 1.5 metres apart, taking the effect of ground into consideration. The height of the conductors above ground is 7 metres. Derive any formula used. [A.P.S. Univ. Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution 1978) [Ans. 0.174 pF] A
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