Line Losses(DC 3-Wire) Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary
Formula Used
Line Losses = 2*(Current Overhead DC^2)*Resistance Overhead DC
Ploss = 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
Ploss = 2*(I^2)*R --> 2*(3.1^2)*5.6
Evaluating ... ...
Ploss = 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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Wire Parameters Calculators

Volume of Conductor Material (DC 3-Wire)
​ LaTeX ​ 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)
​ LaTeX ​ Go Length of Wire DC = Line Losses*Area of Overhead DC Wire/(2*(Current Overhead DC^2)*Resistivity)
Area of X-Section using Line Losses(DC 3-Wire)
​ LaTeX ​ Go Area of Overhead DC Wire = ((Current Overhead DC^2)*Resistivity)*Length of Wire DC/Line Losses
Area of X-Section using Volume of Conductor Material (DC 3-Wire)
​ LaTeX ​ Go Area of Overhead DC Wire = Volume of Conductor/((2.5)*Length of Wire DC)

Line Losses(DC 3-Wire) Formula

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