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Fault Impedance Line is defined as the impedance that caused the fault. Check FAQs
Zf(line)=V1(line)+V2(line)+V0(line)3I1(line)
Zf(line) - Fault Impedance Line?V1(line) - Positive Sequence Voltage Line?V2(line) - Negative Sequence Voltage Line?V0(line) - Zero Sequence Voltage Line?I1(line) - Positive Sequence Current Line?

Fault Impedance using Positive Sequence Current Example

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7.84Edit=13.51Edit+16.056Edit+17.5Edit32.0011Edit
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Fault Impedance using Positive Sequence Current Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Zf(line)=V1(line)+V2(line)+V0(line)3I1(line)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Zf(line)=13.51V+16.056V+17.5V32.0011A
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Zf(line)=13.51+16.056+17.532.0011
Next Step Evaluate
Zf(line)=7.84002132160645Ω
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Zf(line)=7.84Ω

Fault Impedance using Positive Sequence Current Formula Elements

Variables
Fault Impedance Line
Fault Impedance Line is defined as the impedance that caused the fault.
Symbol: Zf(line)
Measurement: Electric ResistanceUnit: Ω
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Positive Sequence Voltage Line
Positive Sequence Voltage Line is consists of balanced three-phase voltage and current phasors which are exactly at 120 degrees apart rotating counterclockwise in ABC rotation.
Symbol: V1(line)
Measurement: Electric PotentialUnit: V
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Negative Sequence Voltage Line
Negative Sequence Voltage Line is consists of balanced three-phase voltage and current phasors which are exactly at 120 degrees apart rotating counterclockwise in ACB rotation.
Symbol: V2(line)
Measurement: Electric PotentialUnit: V
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Zero Sequence Voltage Line
Zero Sequence Voltage Line is consists of a balanced three-phase voltage and current, phasors of which all have the same phase angles and rotate counterclockwise together.
Symbol: V0(line)
Measurement: Electric PotentialUnit: V
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Positive Sequence Current Line
Positive Sequence Current Line is consists of balanced three-phase voltage and current phasors which are exactly at 120 degrees apart rotating counterclockwise in ABC rotation.
Symbol: I1(line)
Measurement: Electric CurrentUnit: A
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Fault Impedance Line

​Go Fault Impedance using A-Phase Current
Zf(line)=V1(line)+V2(line)+V0(line)Ia(line)

Other formulas in Line Sequence Impedance category

​Go Zero Sequence Impedance for Star Connected Load
Z0S(line)=Zs(line)+(3Zf(line))
​Go Positive Sequence Impedance for Delta Connected Load
Z1(line)=V1(line)I1(line)
​Go Negative Sequence Impedance for Delta Connected Load
Z2(line)=V2(line)I2(line)
​Go Zero Sequence Impedance for Delta Connected Load
Z0D(line)=V0(line)I0(line)

How to Evaluate Fault Impedance using Positive Sequence Current?

Fault Impedance using Positive Sequence Current evaluator uses Fault Impedance Line = (Positive Sequence Voltage Line+Negative Sequence Voltage Line+Zero Sequence Voltage Line)/(3*Positive Sequence Current Line) to evaluate the Fault Impedance Line, The Fault impedance using positive Sequence current formula is defined as the impedance which is connected to the earth. Fault Impedance Line is denoted by Zf(line) symbol.

How to evaluate Fault Impedance using Positive Sequence Current using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Fault Impedance using Positive Sequence Current, enter Positive Sequence Voltage Line (V1(line)), Negative Sequence Voltage Line (V2(line)), Zero Sequence Voltage Line (V0(line)) & Positive Sequence Current Line (I1(line)) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Fault Impedance using Positive Sequence Current

What is the formula to find Fault Impedance using Positive Sequence Current?
The formula of Fault Impedance using Positive Sequence Current is expressed as Fault Impedance Line = (Positive Sequence Voltage Line+Negative Sequence Voltage Line+Zero Sequence Voltage Line)/(3*Positive Sequence Current Line). Here is an example- 7.840021 = (13.51+16.056+17.5)/(3*2.0011).
How to calculate Fault Impedance using Positive Sequence Current?
With Positive Sequence Voltage Line (V1(line)), Negative Sequence Voltage Line (V2(line)), Zero Sequence Voltage Line (V0(line)) & Positive Sequence Current Line (I1(line)) we can find Fault Impedance using Positive Sequence Current using the formula - Fault Impedance Line = (Positive Sequence Voltage Line+Negative Sequence Voltage Line+Zero Sequence Voltage Line)/(3*Positive Sequence Current Line).
What are the other ways to Calculate Fault Impedance Line?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Fault Impedance Line-
  • Fault Impedance Line=(Positive Sequence Voltage Line+Negative Sequence Voltage Line+Zero Sequence Voltage Line)/A-Phase Current LineOpenImg
Can the Fault Impedance using Positive Sequence Current be negative?
No, the Fault Impedance using Positive Sequence Current, measured in Electric Resistance cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Fault Impedance using Positive Sequence Current?
Fault Impedance using Positive Sequence Current is usually measured using the Ohm[Ω] for Electric Resistance. Megohm[Ω], Microhm[Ω], Volt per Ampere[Ω] are the few other units in which Fault Impedance using Positive Sequence Current can be measured.
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