Example 8.10. The self capacitance of each unit in a string of three suspension insulators is C. The shunting capacitance of the connecting metal work of each insulator to earth is 0.15 C while for line it is 0.1 C. Calculate (i) the voltage across each insulator as a percentage of the line voltage to earth and (ii) string efficiency.

Example 8.10. The self capacitance of each unit in a string of three suspension insulators is C. The shunting capacitance of the connecting metal work of each insulator to earth is 0.15 C while for line it is 0.1 C. Calculate (i) the voltage across each insulator as a percentage of the line voltage to earth and (ii) string efficiency.

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Example 8.10. The self capacitance of each unit in a string of three suspension insulators is C.
The shunting capacitance of the connecting metal work of each insulator to earth is 0.15 C while for
line it is 0-1 C. Calculate (i) the voltage across each insulator as a percentage of the line voltage to
earth and (ii) string efficiency.

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