Base Voltage Formula

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Base Voltage is chosen as the nominal rated voltage of the system. Check FAQs
Vbase=PbIpu(b)
Vbase - Base Voltage?Pb - Base Power?Ipu(b) - Base Current (PU)?

Base Voltage Example

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Here is how the Base Voltage equation looks like with Units.

Here is how the Base Voltage equation looks like.

250Edit=10000Edit40Edit
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Base Voltage Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Vbase=PbIpu(b)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Vbase=10000VA40A
Next Step Convert Units
Vbase=10000W40A
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Vbase=1000040
LAST Step Evaluate
Vbase=250V

Base Voltage Formula Elements

Variables
Base Voltage
Base Voltage is chosen as the nominal rated voltage of the system.
Symbol: Vbase
Measurement: Electric PotentialUnit: V
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Base Power
Base power is the product of base voltage & base current. It is denoted as Pb .
Symbol: Pb
Measurement: PowerUnit: VA
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Base Current (PU)
Base Current (PU) in the per unit system is the rated current of the machine in the power system.
Symbol: Ipu(b)
Measurement: Electric CurrentUnit: A
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

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How to Evaluate Base Voltage?

Base Voltage evaluator uses Base Voltage = Base Power/Base Current (PU) to evaluate the Base Voltage, Base Voltage is ratio of the base power to the base current. It is denoted as Vbase . Base Voltage is denoted by Vbase symbol.

How to evaluate Base Voltage using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Base Voltage, enter Base Power (Pb) & Base Current (PU) (Ipu(b)) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Base Voltage

What is the formula to find Base Voltage?
The formula of Base Voltage is expressed as Base Voltage = Base Power/Base Current (PU). Here is an example- 312.5 = 10000/40.
How to calculate Base Voltage?
With Base Power (Pb) & Base Current (PU) (Ipu(b)) we can find Base Voltage using the formula - Base Voltage = Base Power/Base Current (PU).
Can the Base Voltage be negative?
No, the Base Voltage, measured in Electric Potential cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Base Voltage?
Base Voltage is usually measured using the Volt[V] for Electric Potential. Millivolt[V], Microvolt[V], Nanovolt[V] are the few other units in which Base Voltage can be measured.
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