Clearing Time Formula

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Clearing Time is the time taken by the rotor to move to the critical clearing angle. Check FAQs
tc=2H(δc-δo)πfPi
tc - Clearing Time?H - Constant of Inertia?δc - Clearing Angle?δo - Initial Power Angle?f - Frequency?Pi - Input Power?π - Archimedes' constant?

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0.3699Edit=239Edit(61.9Edit-10Edit)3.141656Edit200Edit
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
tc=2H(δc-δo)πfPi
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
tc=239kg·m²(61.9rad-10°)π56Hz200W
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
tc=239kg·m²(61.9rad-10°)3.141656Hz200W
Next Step Convert Units
tc=239kg·m²(61.9rad-0.1745rad)3.141656Hz200W
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
tc=239(61.9-0.1745)3.141656200
Next Step Evaluate
tc=0.369909552064908s
LAST Step Rounding Answer
tc=0.3699s

Clearing Time Formula Elements

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Constants
Functions
Clearing Time
Clearing Time is the time taken by the rotor to move to the critical clearing angle.
Symbol: tc
Measurement: TimeUnit: s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Constant of Inertia
Constant of Inertia is defined as the ratio of kinetic energy stored at the synchronous speed to the generator kVA or MVA rating.
Symbol: H
Measurement: Moment of InertiaUnit: kg·m²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Clearing Angle
Clearing Angle is defined as the maximum change in the load angle curve before clearing fault without loss of synchronism.
Symbol: δc
Measurement: AngleUnit: rad
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Initial Power Angle
Initial Power Angle is the angle between a generator's internal voltage and its terminal voltage.
Symbol: δo
Measurement: AngleUnit: °
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Frequency
Frequency is defined as the number of times a repeating event occurs per unit of time.
Symbol: f
Measurement: FrequencyUnit: Hz
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Input Power
Input Power is defined as the power that is supplied to a synchronous machine during operation.
Symbol: Pi
Measurement: PowerUnit: W
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Archimedes' constant
Archimedes' constant is a mathematical constant that represents the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter.
Symbol: π
Value: 3.14159265358979323846264338327950288
sqrt
A square root function is a function that takes a non-negative number as an input and returns the square root of the given input number.
Syntax: sqrt(Number)

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How to Evaluate Clearing Time?

Clearing Time evaluator uses Clearing Time = sqrt((2*Constant of Inertia*(Clearing Angle-Initial Power Angle))/(pi*Frequency*Input Power)) to evaluate the Clearing Time, The Clearing Time formula is defined as the Critical Clearing Time, that is defined as the time in which the rotor moves to the critical angle time. Clearing time refers to the time it takes for a protective relay or a protective system to detect a fault or disturbance in the power system, isolate the faulty section, and disconnect it from the rest of the system. Clearing Time is denoted by tc symbol.

How to evaluate Clearing Time using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Clearing Time, enter Constant of Inertia (H), Clearing Angle c), Initial Power Angle o), Frequency (f) & Input Power (Pi) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Clearing Time

What is the formula to find Clearing Time?
The formula of Clearing Time is expressed as Clearing Time = sqrt((2*Constant of Inertia*(Clearing Angle-Initial Power Angle))/(pi*Frequency*Input Power)). Here is an example- 0.367203 = sqrt((2*39*(61.9-0.1745329251994))/(pi*56*200)).
How to calculate Clearing Time?
With Constant of Inertia (H), Clearing Angle c), Initial Power Angle o), Frequency (f) & Input Power (Pi) we can find Clearing Time using the formula - Clearing Time = sqrt((2*Constant of Inertia*(Clearing Angle-Initial Power Angle))/(pi*Frequency*Input Power)). This formula also uses Archimedes' constant and Square Root (sqrt) function(s).
Can the Clearing Time be negative?
No, the Clearing Time, measured in Time cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Clearing Time?
Clearing Time is usually measured using the Second[s] for Time. Millisecond[s], Microsecond[s], Nanosecond[s] are the few other units in which Clearing Time can be measured.
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