Line Losses(Two-Wire Mid-Point Earthed) Calculator

✖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%
✖Current Overhead DC is defined as the current flowing through the overhead ac supply wire.ⓘ Current Overhead DC [I]			+10% -10%

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

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Line Losses(Two-Wire Mid-Point Earthed)

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

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`"107.632W"=2*"5.6Ω"*(("3.1A")^2)`

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Line Losses(Two-Wire Mid-Point Earthed) Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Line Losses = 2*Resistance Overhead DC*(Current Overhead DC^2)
P_loss = 2*R*(I^2)
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.
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.
Current Overhead DC - (Measured in Ampere) - Current Overhead DC is defined as the current flowing through the overhead ac supply wire.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

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

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

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

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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Length using Volume of Conductor Material(2-Wire Mid-Point Earthed OS)

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

Area of X-Section using Line Losses(Two-Wire Mid-Point Earthed)

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

Constant(Two-Wire Mid-Point Earthed)

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

Length of Wire using Line Losses(Two-Wire Mid-Point Earthed)

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

Area of X-Section(Two-Wire Mid-Point Earthed)

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

Line Losses using Volume of Conductor Material(2-Wire Mid-Point Earthed OS)

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

Area of X-Section using Volume of Conductor Material(2-Wire Mid-Point Earthed OS)

Go Area of Overhead DC Wire = Volume of Conductor/(2*Length of Wire DC)

Volume of Conductor Material(Two-Wire Mid-Point Earthed)

Go Volume of Conductor = (2)*Area of Overhead DC Wire*Length of Wire DC

Line Losses(Two-Wire Mid-Point Earthed)

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

Volume using K(Two-Wire Mid-Point Earthed)

Go Volume of Conductor = (0.25)*Constant Overhead DC

Constant using Volume of Conductor Material(2-Wire Mid-Point Earthed OS)

Go Constant Overhead DC = 4*Volume of Conductor

Line Losses(Two-Wire Mid-Point Earthed) Formula

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

What is the Volume of two-wire mid-point earthed system?

The volume of conductor material required in a two-wire mid-point earthed system is one-fourth of that required in a two-wire dc System with one conductor earthed.

How to Calculate Line Losses(Two-Wire Mid-Point Earthed)?

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

FAQ

What is Line Losses(Two-Wire Mid-Point Earthed)?

The Line Losses(Two-Wire Mid-point Earthed) 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*R*(I^2) or Line Losses = 2*Resistance Overhead DC*(Current Overhead DC^2). Resistance Overhead DC is defined as the property of the wire or line that opposes the flow of current through it & Current Overhead DC is defined as the current flowing through the overhead ac supply wire.

How to calculate Line Losses(Two-Wire Mid-Point Earthed)?

The Line Losses(Two-Wire Mid-point Earthed) 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*Resistance Overhead DC*(Current Overhead DC^2). To calculate Line Losses(Two-Wire Mid-Point Earthed), you need Resistance Overhead DC (R) & Current Overhead DC (I). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Resistance Overhead DC & Current 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 Resistance Overhead DC & Current Overhead DC. We can use 1 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -

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

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