Given:
voltage, V = 3600V
step-up voltage, V' = 100000 V
Resistance of line,
Solution:
To calculate % heat loss in long distance power line:
Power produced by AC generator, P = W
P = 180000 W = 180 kW
At step-up voltage, V = 100000V or 100 kV
current, I =
I =
I = 1.8 A
Power line voltage drop is given by:
Power dissipated in long transmission line
Power dissipated in long transmission line = 324 W
% Heat loss in power line,
% Heat loss in power line,