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Fault Impedance is a measure of the resistance and reactance in an electrical circuit that is used to calculate the fault current that flows through the circuit in the event of a fault. Check FAQs
Zf=V0-V13I0
Zf - Fault Impedance?V0 - Zero Sequence Voltage?V1 - Positive Sequence Voltage?I0 - Zero Sequence Current?

Fault Impedance using Sequence Voltages and Zero Sequence Current(LLGF) Example

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0.0152Edit=17.6Edit-17.5Edit32.2Edit
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Fault Impedance using Sequence Voltages and Zero Sequence Current(LLGF) Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Fault Impedance using Sequence Voltages and Zero Sequence Current(LLGF)?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Zf=V0-V13I0
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Zf=17.6V-17.5V32.2A
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Zf=17.6-17.532.2
Next Step Evaluate
Zf=0.0151515151515154Ω
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Zf=0.0152Ω

Fault Impedance using Sequence Voltages and Zero Sequence Current(LLGF) Formula Elements

Variables
Fault Impedance
Fault Impedance is a measure of the resistance and reactance in an electrical circuit that is used to calculate the fault current that flows through the circuit in the event of a fault.
Symbol: Zf
Measurement: Electric ResistanceUnit: Ω
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Zero Sequence Voltage
Zero Sequence Voltage consists of a balanced three-phase voltage and current, phasors of which all have the same phase angles and rotate counterclockwise together.
Symbol: V0
Measurement: Electric PotentialUnit: V
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Positive Sequence Voltage
Positive Sequence Voltage consists of balanced three-phase voltage and current phasors which are exactly at 120 degrees apart rotating counterclockwise in ABC rotation.
Symbol: V1
Measurement: Electric PotentialUnit: V
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Zero Sequence Current
Zero Sequence Current consists of a balanced three-phase current, phasors of which all have the same phase angles and rotate counterclockwise together.
Symbol: I0
Measurement: Electric CurrentUnit: A
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other Formulas to find Fault Impedance

​Go Fault Impedance using C-Phase Voltage (LLGF)
Zf=Vc3I0
​Go Fault Impedance using B-Phase Voltage (LLGF)
Zf=Vb3I0

Other formulas in Impedance category

​Go Positive Sequence Impedance using A-Phase EMF(LLGF)
Z1=Ea-V1I1
​Go Zero Sequence Impedance(LLGF)
Z0=-V0I0
​Go Negative Sequence Impedance(LLGF)
Z2=-V2I2

How to Evaluate Fault Impedance using Sequence Voltages and Zero Sequence Current(LLGF)?

Fault Impedance using Sequence Voltages and Zero Sequence Current(LLGF) evaluator uses Fault Impedance = (Zero Sequence Voltage-Positive Sequence Voltage)/(3*Zero Sequence Current) to evaluate the Fault Impedance, The Fault Impedance using Sequence Voltages and Zero Sequence Current(LLGF) formula is defined as the impedance which is connected to the earth. Fault Impedance is denoted by Zf symbol.

How to evaluate Fault Impedance using Sequence Voltages and Zero Sequence Current(LLGF) using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Fault Impedance using Sequence Voltages and Zero Sequence Current(LLGF), enter Zero Sequence Voltage (V0), Positive Sequence Voltage (V1) & Zero Sequence Current (I0) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Fault Impedance using Sequence Voltages and Zero Sequence Current(LLGF)

What is the formula to find Fault Impedance using Sequence Voltages and Zero Sequence Current(LLGF)?
The formula of Fault Impedance using Sequence Voltages and Zero Sequence Current(LLGF) is expressed as Fault Impedance = (Zero Sequence Voltage-Positive Sequence Voltage)/(3*Zero Sequence Current). Here is an example- 0.621212 = (17.6-17.5)/(3*2.2).
How to calculate Fault Impedance using Sequence Voltages and Zero Sequence Current(LLGF)?
With Zero Sequence Voltage (V0), Positive Sequence Voltage (V1) & Zero Sequence Current (I0) we can find Fault Impedance using Sequence Voltages and Zero Sequence Current(LLGF) using the formula - Fault Impedance = (Zero Sequence Voltage-Positive Sequence Voltage)/(3*Zero Sequence Current).
What are the other ways to Calculate Fault Impedance?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Fault Impedance-
  • Fault Impedance=C Phase Voltage/(3*Zero Sequence Current)OpenImg
  • Fault Impedance=B Phase Voltage/(3*Zero Sequence Current)OpenImg
Can the Fault Impedance using Sequence Voltages and Zero Sequence Current(LLGF) be negative?
No, the Fault Impedance using Sequence Voltages and Zero Sequence Current(LLGF), measured in Electric Resistance cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Fault Impedance using Sequence Voltages and Zero Sequence Current(LLGF)?
Fault Impedance using Sequence Voltages and Zero Sequence Current(LLGF) 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 Sequence Voltages and Zero Sequence Current(LLGF) can be measured.
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