Line Losses(DC 3-Wire) Calculator

✖Current Overhead DC is defined as the current flowing through the overhead ac supply wire.ⓘ Current Overhead DC [I]			+10% -10%
✖Resistance Overhead DC is defined as the property of the wire or line that opposes the flow of current through it.ⓘ Resistance Overhead DC [R]			+10% -10%

✖Line Losses is defined as the total losses occurring in an Overhead DC line when in use.ⓘ Line Losses(DC 3-Wire) [P_loss]

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Line Losses(DC 3-Wire)

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`"P"_{"loss"} = 2*("I"^2)*"R"`

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`"107.632W"=2*(("3.1A")^2)*"5.6Ω"`

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Line Losses(DC 3-Wire) Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Line Losses = 2*(Current Overhead DC^2)*Resistance Overhead DC
P_loss = 2*(I^2)*R
This formula uses 3 Variables

Variables Used

Line Losses - (Measured in Watt) - Line Losses is defined as the total losses occurring in an Overhead DC line when in use.
Current Overhead DC - (Measured in Ampere) - Current Overhead DC is defined as the current flowing through the overhead ac supply wire.
Resistance Overhead DC - (Measured in Ohm) - Resistance Overhead DC is defined as the property of the wire or line that opposes the flow of current through it.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Current Overhead DC: 3.1 Ampere --> 3.1 Ampere No Conversion Required
Resistance Overhead DC: 5.6 Ohm --> 5.6 Ohm No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

P_loss = 2*(I^2)*R --> 2*(3.1^2)*5.6

Evaluating ... ...

P_loss = 107.632

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

107.632 Watt --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

107.632 Watt <-- Line Losses

(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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Line Losses using Constant(DC 3-Wire)

Go Line Losses = (((Power Transmitted^2)*Resistivity*(Length of Wire DC^2))/(Constant Overhead DC*(Maximum Voltage Overhead DC)^2))

Constant(DC 3-Wire)

Go Constant Overhead DC = ((4)*(Power Transmitted^2)*Resistivity*(Length of Wire DC^2))/(Line Losses*(Maximum Voltage Overhead DC))

Line Losses using Volume of Conductor Material (DC 3-Wire)

Go Line Losses = (((Power Transmitted^2)*Resistivity*(Length of Wire DC^2))/(Volume of Conductor*(Maximum Voltage Overhead DC)^2))

Line Losses using Area of X-Section(DC 3-Wire)

Go Line Losses = ((Power Transmitted^2)*Resistivity*Length of Wire DC/(Area of Overhead DC Wire*(Maximum Voltage Overhead DC^2)))

Volume of Conductor Material (DC 3-Wire)

Go Volume of Conductor = ((2.5)*2)*(Current Overhead DC^2)*Resistivity*(Length of Wire DC^2)/Line Losses

Length using Line Losses(DC 3-Wire)

Go Length of Wire DC = Line Losses*Area of Overhead DC Wire/(2*(Current Overhead DC^2)*Resistivity)

Area of X-Section(DC 3-Wire)

Go Area of Overhead DC Wire = (2*(Current Overhead DC^2)*Resistivity*Length of Wire DC)/Line Losses

Area of X-Section using Line Losses(DC 3-Wire)

Go Area of Overhead DC Wire = ((Current Overhead DC^2)*Resistivity)*Length of Wire DC/Line Losses

Length using Area of X-Section(DC 3-Wire)

Go Length of Wire DC = Area of Overhead DC Wire*Line Losses/((Current Overhead DC^2)*Resistivity)

Area of X-Section using Volume of Conductor Material (DC 3-Wire)

Go Area of Overhead DC Wire = Volume of Conductor/((2.5)*Length of Wire DC)

Length using Volume of Conductor Material (DC 3-Wire)

Go Length of Wire DC = Volume of Conductor/((2.5)*Area of Overhead DC Wire)

Volume of Conductor Material using Area of X-Section(DC 3-Wire)

Go Volume of Conductor = (2.5)*Area of Overhead DC Wire*Length of Wire DC

Length using Constant(DC 3-Wire)

Go Length of Wire DC = Constant Overhead DC/Area of Overhead DC Wire

Line Losses(DC 3-Wire)

Go Line Losses = 2*(Current Overhead DC^2)*Resistance Overhead DC

Volume of Conductor Material using Constant(DC 3-Wire)

Go Volume of Conductor = (5)*Constant Overhead DC/(16)

Constant using Volume of Conductor Material (DC 3-Wire)

Go Constant Overhead DC = Volume of Conductor*(16/5)

Line Losses(DC 3-Wire) Formula

Line Losses = 2*(Current Overhead DC^2)*Resistance Overhead DC
P_loss = 2*(I^2)*R

What is a 3 wire dc system?

This is basically a combination of two series-connected unipolar DC systems. It consists of three conductors, two outer conductors (one is positive and the other is negative), and one middle conductor which acts as neutral.

How to Calculate Line Losses(DC 3-Wire)?

Line Losses(DC 3-Wire) calculator uses Line Losses = 2*(Current Overhead DC^2)*Resistance Overhead DC to calculate the Line Losses, The Line Losses(DC 3-wire) formula is defined as a loss of electric energy due to the heating of line wires by the current. Line Losses is denoted by P_loss symbol.

How to calculate Line Losses(DC 3-Wire) using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Line Losses(DC 3-Wire), enter Current Overhead DC (I) & Resistance Overhead DC (R) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Line Losses(DC 3-Wire) calculation can be explained with given input values -> 107.632 = 2*(3.1^2)*5.6.

FAQ

What is Line Losses(DC 3-Wire)?

The Line Losses(DC 3-wire) formula is defined as a loss of electric energy due to the heating of line wires by the current and is represented as P_loss = 2*(I^2)*R or Line Losses = 2*(Current Overhead DC^2)*Resistance Overhead DC. Current Overhead DC is defined as the current flowing through the overhead ac supply wire & Resistance Overhead DC is defined as the property of the wire or line that opposes the flow of current through it.

How to calculate Line Losses(DC 3-Wire)?

The Line Losses(DC 3-wire) formula is defined as a loss of electric energy due to the heating of line wires by the current is calculated using Line Losses = 2*(Current Overhead DC^2)*Resistance Overhead DC. To calculate Line Losses(DC 3-Wire), you need Current Overhead DC (I) & Resistance Overhead DC (R). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Current Overhead DC & Resistance Overhead DC and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

How many ways are there to calculate Line Losses?

In this formula, Line Losses uses Current Overhead DC & Resistance Overhead DC. We can use 3 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -

Line Losses = (((Power Transmitted^2)*Resistivity*(Length of Wire DC^2))/(Volume of Conductor*(Maximum Voltage Overhead DC)^2))
Line Losses = (((Power Transmitted^2)*Resistivity*(Length of Wire DC^2))/(Constant Overhead DC*(Maximum Voltage Overhead DC)^2))
Line Losses = ((Power Transmitted^2)*Resistivity*Length of Wire DC/(Area of Overhead DC Wire*(Maximum Voltage Overhead DC^2)))

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