a) High Voltages are preferred for Transmission of Electricity. Why? b) Why Generation Voltage Levels are low in the range of 11 kV/ 33 kV etc? c) Why ACSR Conductors are preferred over Copper Conductors? d) Overhead Transmission Lines are preferred for Transmission of Power for Long Distances, why?

a) High Voltages are preferred for Transmission of Electricity. Why? b) Why Generation Voltage Levels are low in the range of 11 kV/ 33 kV etc? c) Why ACSR Conductors are preferred over Copper Conductors? d) Overhead Transmission Lines are preferred for Transmission of Power for Long Distances, why?

Power System Analysis and Design (MindTap Course List)

6th Edition

ISBN:9781305632134

Author:J. Duncan Glover, Thomas Overbye, Mulukutla S. Sarma

Publisher:J. Duncan Glover, Thomas Overbye, Mulukutla S. Sarma

Chapter4: Transmission Line Parameters

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 4.43P: Three ACSR Drake conductors are used for a three-phase overhead transmission line operating at 60...

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