Six Phase Power Transmission System

IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, THE MOST BENEFICENT THE MOST MERCIFUL

READ: In the name of your LORD Who created, created man from a clot Read: and your lord is most Bounteous

Who taught by the pen Taught man that which he did not know. Taught man that which he did not know.

Surah Al-Alaq (Al-Quran) Verse # (1-4) Chapter # 30

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Simulation and Analysis of Six-phase Power

Transmission System

Session 2008-2012

Group Members

Safdar Rasool 2008-RCET-ELECT-02

Muhammad Kashif Nadeem 2008-RCET-ELECT-06

Muhammad Awais Rafique 2008-RCET-ELECT-16

Aamar Iqbal 2008-RCET-ELECT-22

Project Supervisor

Engr. Rehan Arif

Department of Electrical Engineering

Rachna College of Engineering and Technology, Gujranwala

(A Constituent College of University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore)

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Simulation and Analysis of Six-phase Power

Transmission System

Submitted to the faculty of the Electrical Engineering Department of

the University of Engineering and Technology Lahore in partial

fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Science

in

Electrical Engineering

Approval on _________________

External Examiner External Examiner

External Examiner Internal Examiner

Department of Electrical Engineering

Rachna College of Engineering and Technology, Gujranwala

(A Constituent College of University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore)

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Declaration

We declare that the work obtained in this report is our own, except where explicitly

stated otherwise. In addition this work has not been submitted to obtain another

degree or professional qualification.

Safdar Rasool 2008-RCET-ELECT-02 _______________________

M. Kashif Nadeem 2008-RCET-ELECT-06 _______________________

M. Awais Rafique 2008-RCET-ELECT-16 _______________________

Aamar Iqbal 2008-RCET-ELECT-22 _______________________

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Acknowledgment

All glory to Almighty Allah, the creator of this universe, The Gracious and

compassionate whose bounteous blessings gave us potential thoughts, talented

teachers, helping friends, loving parents, co-operative sisters and brothers and

opportunity to make this humble contribution and all praises to, respect and

‘Darood-O-Salam’ are due to His Holy Prophet(P.B.U.H) Whose blessings and

exaltations flourished our thoughts and thrived our ambition to have cherished fruit

of our modest effort in form of this write-up.

We express our most sincere gratitude, hearty sentiments and thanks to our

project advisor Engr. Rehan Arif for his excellent supervision, encouragement,

knowledge delivering. We would not have been able to complete our project

without his supervision. His sweet behavior, keen interest, personal involvement

and criticism for the betterment were all the real source of courage, inspiration and

strength during the completion of this project.

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GREATEST REFORMER HAZRAT MUHAMMAD (PBUH) OUR

PARENTS WHO‟S PRAYERS ARE FOR US OUR TEACHERS

WHO ENCOURAGED US AT EVERY POINT OUR BROTHERS

AND SISTERS WHO’S INNOCENT SMILES ARE FUEL FOR

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Table of Contents

Declaration.................................................................................................................. iii

Acknowledgment ........................................................................................................ iv

Dedicated to… ............................................................................................................. v

List of Figures .............................................................................................................. x

List of Table .............................................................................................................. xiv

List of Symbols and Acronyms ................................................................................ xv

Abstract .................................................................................................................... xvii

Chapter 1

Introduction ................................................................................................................. 1

1.1 Research Background .................................................................................... 1

1.2 Literature Assessments .................................................................................. 2

1.4 Objectives and Scope ..................................................................................... 4

1.5 Thesis structure .............................................................................................. 5

Chapter 2

Six-phase Power .......................................................................................................... 6

2.1 Introduction .................................................................................................... 6

2.2 Voltages in Six Phase System ....................................................................... 7

2.3 Phasor relationships ....................................................................................... 8

2.3.1 Phasor Relationship in Three-Phase System .......................................... 8

2.3.2 Phasor Relationship in Six-Phase System .............................................. 9

2.3.3 Phase-to-Phase Voltage ........................................................................ 10

2.3.4 Phase-to-Group Voltage ....................................................................... 11

2.3.5 Phase-to-Cross phase Voltage .............................................................. 12

2.4 Power in Six Phase System.......................................................................... 12

2.5 Advantages of Six Phase Power Transmission ........................................... 13

2.5.1 Higher Power Transfer Capability ....................................................... 13

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2.5.2 Increased Utilization of Right-of-Way ................................................. 14

2.5.3 Smaller Structure .................................................................................. 14

2.5.4 Lower Insulation Requirement ............................................................. 15

2.5.5 Better Stability Margin ......................................................................... 15

2.5.6 Lower Corona and Field Effects .......................................................... 15

2.5.7 Lightning Performance ......................................................................... 15

2.6 Feasibility ..................................................................................................... 16

2.7 Summary ...................................................................................................... 16

Chapter 3

Production of Six Phase Power and System components ..................................... 17

3.1 Production of Six phase ............................................................................... 18

3.1.1 Direct Six-phase Generation ................................................................ 18

3.1.2 Three-phase to Six-phase conversion .................................................. 19

3.2 Power Transformer ...................................................................................... 19

3.3 Three-Phase Transformer Connections ....................................................... 21

3.3.1 Y-Y Connection ................................................................................... 22

3.3.2 Y-∆ Connection .................................................................................... 23

3.3.3 ∆-Y Connection .................................................................................... 24

3.3.4 ∆-∆ Connection .................................................................................... 25

3.4 Six-Phase Transformer Connections............................................................ 25

3.4.1 Y-Y and Y-Inverted Y ......................................................................... 26

3.4.2 ∆-Y and ∆-Inverted Y .......................................................................... 27

3.4.3 Diametrical ........................................................................................... 28

3.4.4 Double-Delta ........................................................................................ 29

3.4.5 Double-Wye ......................................................................................... 31

3.5 Power Transmission Line ............................................................................ 31

3.5.1 Surge Impedance .................................................................................. 33

3.5.2 Surge Impedance Loading .................................................................... 33

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3.5.3 Line Loadability ................................................................................... 34

3.5.4 Stability Performance ........................................................................... 35

3.6 Summary ...................................................................................................... 35

Chapter 4

Modeling of six-phase Transmission System in MATLAB® ............................... 36

4.1 The Role of Simulation in Design ............................................................... 36

4.2 SimPowerSystems ....................................................................................... 36

4.3 Overview of SimPowerSystems Libraries ................................................. 38

4.4 Modeling of Three-phase double circuit line on Simulink ......................... 40

4.5 Modelling of Six-phase Transmission System ............................................ 44

4.5.1 Transformation block for wye-wye wye-inverted-wye ......................... 46

4.5.2 Delta-wye Delta Inverted wye configuration ......................................... 50

4.6 Voltage Drop Comparison ........................................................................... 55

4.7 Summary ...................................................................................................... 56

Chapter 5

Electromagnetic Field Gradients ............................................................................ 57

5.1 Magnetic Field Basics .................................................................................. 57

5.1.1 Basic Concepts: .................................................................................... 58

5.1.2 Application of Ampere’s Law to infinitely long, current carrying

conductor ............................................................................................................ 58

5.1.3 Application to Transmission Lines ...................................................... 59

5.1.4 Computer Program for calculation of Magnetic Fields ....................... 59

5.2 Magnetic field strength for Six-phase Line ................................................. 62

5.2.1 Magnetic Field of Three-Phase Double Circuit Line ........................... 62

5.2.2 Magnetic Field of Six-phase Line with same load .............................. 63

5.2.3 Magnetic Field of Six-phase Line with Increased load ....................... 64

5.2.4 Results and Conclusion ........................................................................ 65

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5.3 Analysis of transmission line conductor surface voltage gradients

computations ........................................................................................................... 66

5.3.2 Basic Equations .................................................................................... 67

5.3.4 Computer Program for calculation of Electric Fields .......................... 76

5.4 Corona .......................................................................................................... 78

5.4.1 Corona loss Calculations ...................................................................... 79

5.4.2 Corona Precautions for Compact Lines ................................................ 80

5.4.3 Results .................................................................................................. 82

5.5 Summary ...................................................................................................... 82

Chapter 6

System Modifications and Cost Analysis ................................................................ 83

6.1 System Modifications .................................................................................. 84

6.1.1 Six-Phase Conversion Transformers .................................................... 84

6.1.2 Six Phase Positioning ........................................................................... 84

6.1.3 Six-phase Bays ..................................................................................... 85

6.1.4 Protection .............................................................................................. 85

6.1.5 Transmission line Modifications .......................................................... 86

6.1.6 Insulation Requirements ....................................................................... 86

6.1.7 Tower Structures .................................................................................. 86

6.1.8 Right of Ways ....................................................................................... 87

6.2 Cost Analysis ............................................................................................... 87

6.3 Summary ...................................................................................................... 90

Chapter 7

Conclusions and Future Recommendations .......................................................... 91

7.1 Results and Conclusions .............................................................................. 91

7.2 Project Limitations and Future Recommendations ..................................... 93

References .................................................................................................................. 95

Appendices ............................................................................................................. 98

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List of Figures

Chapter 2

Figure 2.1:Phasor Diagram of Six-Phase System…………………………………..7

Figure 2.2: DGC Triangle representing relationship between Vphase and Vline…..8

Figure 2.3 Phasor diagram of three phase system………………………..…………9

Figure 2.4: Potential between phase A and phase B………………………..……..11

Figure 2.5: Potential between phase A and phase C………………………………11

Figure 2.6: Potential between phase A and phase…………………………………12

Figure 2.7: Determining power density…………………………………………...14

Chapter 3

Figure 3.1: Machine Power Vs No. of Phases…………………………………….17

Figure 3.2: Six-Phase double wye Synchronous Generator……………….………18

Figure 3.3: 20 MVA three-phase transformers………………………..….……….20

Figure 3.4:Y-Y connected three-phase transformer………………………….……22

Figure 3.5: Schematic diagram of Y-Y connected three-phase transformer….…...22

Figure 3.6: Y-∆ connected three-phase transformer………………………………23

Figure 3.7: Schematic diagram of Y-∆ connected three-phase transformer……....23

Figure 3.8: ∆-Y connected three-phase transformer………………………………24

Figure 3.9: Schematic diagram of ∆-Y connected three-phase transformer………24

Figure 3.10: ∆-∆ connected three-phase transformer……………………………...25

Figure 3.11: Schematic diagram of ∆-∆ connected three-phase transformer….......25

Figure 3.12: Y-Y and Y-Inverted Y connected three-to-six-phase conversion

Transformer……………………………………………………………………….26

Figure 3.13: Schematic diagram of Y-Y and Y-Inverted Y connected three-to-six-

phase conversion transformer...................................................................................27

Figure 3.14: ∆-Y and ∆-Inverted Y connected three-to-six-phase conversion

Transformer……………………………………………………………………….27

Figure 3.15: Schematic diagram of ∆-Y and ∆-Inverted Y connected three-to-six-

phase conversion transformer……………………………………………………..28

Figure 3.16: Diametrical connected three-to-six-phase conversion

transformer………………………………………………………………………...28

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Figure 3.17: Schematic diagram of Diametrical connected three-to-six-phase

conversion transformer……………………………………………………………29

Figure 3.18: Double-Delta connected three-to-six-phase conversion

transformer………………………………………………………………………...29

Figure 3.19: Schematic diagram of Double-Delta connected three-to-six-phase


Figure 3.20: Double-Wye connected three-to-six-phase conversion

transformer………………………………………………………………………...30

Figure 3.21: Schematic diagram of Double-Wye connected three-to-six-phase


Figure 3.22: Lossless line terminated by its surge impedance.................................33

Figure 3.23: Surge impedance loading characteristic curve………………………34

Chapter 4

Figure 4.1: Nonlinear Simulink Blocks for SimPowerSystems Models…………..39

Figure 4.2: Simulink Library Browser…………………………………………….39

Figure 4.3: Display block for numeric display of input values……………………40

Figure 4.4: Block diagram of Three phase transformer …………………………..40

Figure 4.5: Block Diagram and Connection Diagram of Three Phase T/F……..…41

Figure 4.6: Transmission Line…………………………………………………….41

Figure 4.7: Waveform of Phase Voltages………………………………………....42

Figure 4.8: Waveform of Line Voltages………………………………………..…42

Figure 4.9: Hierarchy of Measurement blocks for Phase Voltages…………….….43

Figure 4.10: Hierarchy of Measurement blocks for Line Voltages………………..43

Figure 4.11: Complete model of Three Phase double circuit Transmission

System.......................................................................................................................44

Figure 4.12: Three-Phase RLC load………………………………………………44

Figure 4.13: Y-Y Y-Inverted Y Configuration of Transformers………………….46

Figure 4.14: Waveform of Phase voltages………………………………………...47

Figure 4.15: Waveform of Line Voltages…………………………………………47

Figure 4.16: Source Voltages………..…………………………………………….48

Figure 4.17: Voltages across Load……………………………………………...…49

Figure 4.18: Complete System for Six Phase Transmission Using Y-Y, Y-Inverted

Y Transformer configuration……………………………………………………...49

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Figure 4.19: Hierarchy of Delta-Wye Delta-Inverted Wye Transformation

block………………………………………………………………………………50

Figure 4.20: Waveform of Phase Voltages………………………………………..51

Figure 4.21: Waveform of Line Voltages………………………………………....51

Figure 4.22: Three-Phase RLC Load……………………………………………...52

Figure 4.23: Six Phase Transmission System using Delta-Wye Delta-Inverted Wye

Configuration of Transformer……………………………………………………..53

Figure 4.24: Diametrical Configurations……………………………………….…53

Figure 4.25: Block Diagrams………………………..……………………….........54

Figure 4.26: The connection diagram of Diametrical conversion transformer……54

Figure 4.27: Input parameter of transmission line………………………………...55

Chapter 5

Figure 5.1: The BiotSavart Law…………………………………………………...58

Figure 5.2: Magnetic field of aconductor along Z-axis carrying current I………...59

Figure 5.3: Magnetic Field of a single conductor…………………………………59

Figure 5.4: Magnetic field of a multi-conductor line……………………………...60

Figure 5.5: Relation between the lengths and Tower Geometry……………..........61

Figure 5.6: Magnetic Field Profile of Three-phase Double Circuit Transmission

Line…………………………………………………………………..……………62

Figure 5.7: Magnetic field of three-phase double circuit transmission line….........63

Figure 5.8: Magnetic field Profile of Six-phase line with same Load…………….64

Figure 5.9: Magnetic Field Profile of Six-Phase with increased load……………..65

Figure 5.10: Plot of Magnetic field of six-phase line……………………………...65

Figure 5.11: Vector addition of field due to two charges…………………….........68

Figure 5.12: Potential difference between two points a and b…………………….69

Figure 5.13:Linear path in nonunform electric field……………………………....69

Figure 5.14: Transmission line of n-conductors…………………………………..71

Figure 5.15: Electric fireld produced by source and image conductor……………73

Figure 5.16 n-conductor system………….………………………………………..75

Figure 5.17: Electric field profiles………………………………………………...77

Figure 5.18: Plot of Electric Field versus Distance for Three-Phase……………...77

Figure 5.19: Plot of Electric Field versus Distance for Six-Phase………………...78

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Chapter 6

Figure 6.1: Plot of Total Line Costs for Six-phase and three-phase double circuit

lines. ……………………………………………………………………………....89

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List of Tables

Chapter 2

Table 2.1 Goudy-Oakdale lightning performance flashovers per year for 2.4 km of

line ………………………………………………………………………………..16

Chapter 4

Table 4.1 Transformer configuration ………………………………..……………46

Table 4.2 Voltage Drop across the length of transmission lines for three-phase and

six-phase with 73% extra load.…………………………………………………....56

Table 4.3 Voltage drops across the length of transmission line for Six phase with

same load as three-phase…………………………………………………………..56

Chapter 5

Table 5.1: Input data for three-phase Double Circuit Transmission Line………...62

Table 5.2: Input Data for Six-phase line with same load………………….………63

Table 5.3: Input Data for Six-phase line with 73% increase in load………………64

Table 5.4: Line Configuration and Conductor Data……………………………….79

Table 5.5: Results for corona loss…………………………………………………80

Chapter 6

Table 6.1: Cost for the Equipment to be installed in Six-Phase line………………88

Table 6.2: Cost of the equipment for upgrading of three-phase double circuit line.89

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List of Symbols and Acronyms

α - Angular acceleration, radians/second²

δ - Angle difference between the voltages, degree

θ - Angular displacement, radians

π - 3.1416 radians or 180°

ω - Angular velocity, radians/second

a - Transformer turn ratio or 1 ∠ 120° in polar number

AC - Asynchronous current

APS - Allegheny Power Services Corporation

C - Capacitance, μF

DC - Direct current

DOE - Department of Energy

E - Excitation voltage

EHV - Extra-high voltage

f - Frequency, Hz

G - Machine rating in, MVA

GSU - Generator step-up

H - Inertia constant or Height, m

HPO - High phase order

HVDC-High-voltage DC

I - Current

L - Inductance, mH

M - Angular momentum, joule-sec/radian

MATLAB - Matrix laboratory software

MATPOWER - A MATLAB™ Power System Simulation Package

N - Number (of phases/phase conductors, turns, etc.) or Neutral

n – Speed

NTDC- National Transmission and Dispatch Company

WAPDA-Water And Power Development Authority

NYSEG - New York State Electric and Gas Corporation

NYSERDA - New York State Energy Research and Development Authority

TPDC- Three Phase double Circuit

P - Real power

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Pa - Accelerating power

Pe - Electrical output of machine

Pm - Mechanical power input of machine

PSCAD/EMTDC- Power System Computer Aided Design/ Electromagnetic

Transient for Direct Current

PTI - Power Technologies Incorporated

SKVA-Three-phase apparent power, kVA

SIL - Surge Impedance Loading

Ta - Torque, Nm

UHV - Ultra-high voltages

V - Voltage

VP - Phase-to-neutral voltage

VL - Phase-to-phase voltage

VLP - Phase-to-phase voltage at primary side

VLS - Phase-to-phase voltage at secondary side

VPP - Phase-to-neutral voltage at primary side

VPS - Phase-to-neutral voltage at secondary side

W - Wide, m

x - Positive-sequence impedance, Ω

xe - System reactance, Ω

xs - Generator synchronous reactance, Ω

XL - Leakage Reactance as seen from winding 1, Ω

y - Admittance, mho

Y-Y - Wye-Wye connection of the transformer winding

Y-Δ - Wye-Delta connection of the transformer winding

Δ-Y - Delta-Wye connection of the transformer winding

Δ-Δ - Delta-Delta connection of the transformer winding

z - Impedance, Ω

Zc - Positive-sequence surge impedance of the line, Ω

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Abstract

Electricity is considered as the dynamo for a country, which is undergoing

rapid industrialization. Constrains on the availability of land and planning

permission for overhead transmission lines have renewed interest in techniques to

increase the power carrying capacity of existing right-of-ways (ROW).

Six-phase transmission appears to be the most capable solution to the need

to increase the capability of existing transmission lines and at the same time,

respond to the worries related to electromagnetic fields. One of the main

advantages of six-phase transmission is that a six-phase line can carry up to 73%

more electric power than a three-phase double-circuit line on the same right-of-way

of transmission line. However, this conversion will have impacts on the power

system operations. In this project, investigation is made in time domain considering

conversion of three-phase double-circuit to six-phase single-circuit transmission

system by using SimPowerSystems in MATLAB/Simulink® program.

These studies have been performed in sufficient detail to determine how the

six-phase conversion will affect steady state operation and system stability. From

the simulation results, it has been shown that the Test Systems with six-phase

single-circuit transmission has a better stability limits compare to the three-phase

double-circuit transmission in the sense of power transfer capability and voltage

drops. Besides, load flow results shown the voltage levels and voltage phasors are

also discussed.

EHV systems have been growing rapidly and widely throughout the world

because of their efficiency and economy but EHV systems might have adverse

impacts on environment like corona loss, radio interference, audible noise and

formation of noise. So, effects of electric and magnetic fields are also included in

this project.

In the end justifications are made for the extra cost of conversion and

inversion units for generation of six-phase power in transmission systems.

Chapter 1 Introduction

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Chapter 1

Introduction

1.1 Research Background

Electric power has become a basic need of humanity. Its need for industrial use is

increasing day by day. That requires new generators and transmission systems to be

installed. Due to the high costs involved in the installation of new transmission

lines, engineers are looking for some alternative i.e. to enhance the power transfer

capability in the existing system. With the increase of energy demand as rapid

growth of World’s economy has caused an increased on the demand of electricity

supply and load currents of transmission lines. In the past, increase in power

transmission capability has been accomplished by increasing system voltages.

However, increasing of transmission operating voltage will produce strong electric

and magnetic fields at ground level with possible biological aspect and

environmental effects which necessitate large Right-of-Way (ROW).

In high phase order, the enhanced power system capability with the increase in 73%

load was discussed by A.S. Pandya, R.B. Kelkar [1]. The increased interest in HPO

electric power transmission over past thirty years can be traced on a CIGRE paper

published by L. D. Barthold and H.C. Barnes. Since then, the concept of HPO

transmission has become vast and it is being described in several papers and

reports.

Among the HPO techniques, 6-Φ transmission is proved to be most reliable for

increasing the capability of existing transmission lines and at the same time it deals

with electromagnetic fields as well.

One of the main advantages of 6-Φ transmission is that a 6-Φ line can carry up to

73% more electric power than a 3-Φ double-circuit line on the same transmission


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[2]. For this reason, the current research results to have a better picture and clearer

understanding of the 6-Φ power transmission system.

In this research, study of the analysis of six phases is accomplished during normal

operating conditions for electric power system considering 3-Φ-to-6-Φ conversions

of selected transmission lines in an electric energy system.

Following analysis will be performed to know, how much 6-Φ conversion will

affect steady state operation, fault current duties, and system stability.

1. Power transmission capacity

2. Magnetic fields

3. Right of ways

4. Cost effectiveness

5. six phase transformers

These analyses will be performed on various test systems which include IEEE Test

Systems in detail using simulation program like MATLAB.

1.2 Literature Assessments

A lot of work is done on high phase order as during 1981-83 Dr P.S.Subramanyam,

S.S.Venkatetal., investigated and found different methods of 6Φ systems,

mathematical modeling of 3Φ/6Φ transformers, and calculations of inductance and

capacitance values for 6Φ lines. During 1993-94 Mr.A.K.Mishra,

Mr.Chandraserkharanetal, carried transient stability analysis of a 6Φ line using the

standard Byrd & Pichard equation which yields closed form expressions and lacks

the generality, as they are applicable to a particular simple system.

Six phase transmission is conceived as a technique to increase the power transfer

capability of existing ROW space. It was found that conversion of an existing 3-ɸ

double circuit to 6-ɸ single transmission line results in line inductance increment

and capacitance decrement. Also, it is found that voltage stability as a recent

challenging subject was analyzed. 6-ɸ single line conversion, for the length about

higher then 160KM, maximum power at the receiving end will progressively

enhance maintain the voltage stability at various power factors of load. However

the minimum line length at which power transfer capability is limited by voltage

stability concern is dramatically decreased in 6-ɸ single line compared to 3-ɸ

double circuit due to conversion transformers reactance effect. Moreover, reactive

power limit in 6 phase is increased at each point of receiving end voltage [3].


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The incentives for increasing transmission voltages have been:

1. Reduction in ROW

2. Smaller line-voltage drops

3. Reduction in line losses

4. Lower capital and operating costs of transmission.

5. Increment in transmission distance and transmission capacity

For the purpose of transmitting power over very long distances; it may be

economical to convert the EHV AC to EHV DC, using converters we first convert

AC to DC and invert it back to AC at the other end. This is based on the fact that,

the EHV DC has lower losses in transmission line and also has no skin effect [4]. In

1954, the first modern High-Voltage DC (HVDC) transmission line was put into

operation in Sweden between Vastervik and the island of Gotland in the Baltic Sea.

HVDC lines have no reactance and are capable of transferring more power for the

same conductor size than AC lines. DC transmission is especially advantageous

when two remotely located large systems are to be connected. The DC transmission

tie line acts as an asynchronous link between the two rigid systems eliminating the

instability problem inherent in the AC links. The main disadvantage of the DC is

the production of harmonics which requires filtering, and a large amount of reactive

power compensation required at both ends of the line.

One variable which relates to that efficiency is the number of phases. The work had

focused the industry on the practical aspect of concepts that were first explained by

Fostesque [5] in 1918 and E. Clark[6] in 1943. Since this corner stone work, much

has been added to the available knowledge base on HPO transmission primarily in

the areas of feasibility considerations, analysis of system characteristics and system

protection. In the late 1970s, W. C. Guyker [7] extended the transmission concept

by describing fault analysis methodologies and symmetrical component theory.

They also assessed the feasibility of upgrading an existing 138kV line to 6-Φ to

increase the power transmission capability by 73% while reducing conductor field

gradients and improving system stability which potentially could obtain public

acceptance the nominal voltage of the line would remain unchanged.

Allegheny Power Services Corporation (APS) in cooperation with West Virginia

University began seriously investigating the details of an HPO designed in1976.

Their studies, funded partly by the National Science Foundation, showed that the

HPO transmission should be considered as a viable alternative to the conventional


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3-Φ transmission system. They completed detailed analysis of HPO designs and

protection philosophies, but stopped short of actually demonstrating the

technologies on an operating line. Load projections for their service area were

reduced, thus eliminating the incentive to pursue increased power transfer

capabilities. The project was abandoned, however through their initiative; APS

covered the way for future research. According to new idea the feasibility of 6-Φ

transmission system is represented in terms of insulation performance, corona and

field effects, and load flow and system stability.

This study has given verification to available methods for the calculation of electric

and magnetic fields, radio noise and audio noise from the 6-Φ overhead lines. it has

been shown that the 6-Φ transmission system can provide the same power transfer

capability with lower ROW or can transfer 73% more power for the same ROW as

compared to the 3-Φ double-circuit system. Some of the advantages of using the 6-

Φ transmission system are increased transmission capability, increased utilization

of ROW, lower corona effects, lower insulation8 requirements and better voltage

regulation. Experiences with the use of the PSCAD/MATLAB software have been

positive and have enhanced the quality of research and teaching. Besides, the

simulation based approaches proved to be very effective.

1.4 Objectives and Scope

The objective of this project is to provide a solution for the limited Power

Transmission Capability of existing transmission lines and to eliminate the legal

and environmental constraints involved in the construction of new transmission

lines in the form of Electric and Magnetic field Gradients and Right of Ways

respectively. Six-phase transmission, in addition to enhanced power transmission

capability, provides low voltage gradients. Further, smaller tower structures reduce

the right of way requirements.

In this project the models of 3-Φ double-circuit transmission and 6-Φ single-circuit

transmission models by has been developed using MATALB program. Simulation

has been performed on these two transmission lines. Comparative studies for 3-Φ

double-circuit and 6-Φ single-circuit transmission lines have been implemented to

get better one out of the two for future projects.


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1.5 Thesis structure

This thesis is primarily concerned with the understanding, modeling, and analysis

of simulation of 3-ɸ to 6-ɸ conversion of selected transmission line in electric

power system. All the work is this research is presented in chapter 4 , 5 and 6th

.

In this chapter 2 we have discussed the six-phase power system in detail. Here we

have established the definitions for system Voltages, Power and Phasor

Relationships.

In chapter 3, we establish the methods of production of Six phase power and

components used Six phase power Transmission system that include six phase

generator, six phase transformer and six phase transmission line.

In chapter 4 modeling and comparison of three-phase double circuit and six-phase

single circuit are performed in Simulink /MATLAB®. Load flow analysis and

power transfer capability comparisons are also performed.

Chapter 5 states that size of insulator required in six phase transmission towers will

be less as compared to the three-phase double circuit and size of tower will also be

compact as ground clearances and mid span clearances will be reduced. Eventually,

corona loss, radio interference, TV interference and formation of ozone due to

corona will also reduce as electric field strengths are diminished. Also it is

concluded that electric field is less for 6-ɸ than 3-ɸ.

In this chapter 6, we first discuss the modifications required in conversion of a

three-phase double circuit transmission line to a six-phase line and discussing the

savings/expenses in terms of cost in all the equipment. Later a cost analysis is

performed in which a 500kV six-phase line is compared for relative economics

with a 500 kV three-phase double circuit design.

Chapter 2 Six-phase Power

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Chapter 2

Six-phase Power

2.1 Introduction

In recent years, rapid growth of World’s economy has caused an increase on the

demand of electricity supply. Availability of power at generation stations has

caused an increase in load currents of transmission lines to supply the growing

load. In the past, increase in power transmission capability has been accomplished

by increasing system voltages. [8] However, increasing of transmission operating

voltage will produce strong electric and magnetic field at ground level with

possible biological aspect and environmental effects which necessitate large Right-

of-Way (ROW). In consideration of the fundamental limits on power transfer

capability in a restricted ROW led to the concept of increasing the number of

phases in a transmission line system circuit also known as Multiphase system or

High Phase Order (HPO) Transmission system.

HPO is defined by number of phases of having equal magnitude of voltage but

equally spaced in time. [9] For three phase system, this means three equal

magnitude voltage vectors spaced 120o from each other. For a Six-phase this

becomes six equal magnitude voltage vectors spaced 60o between adjacent phases

and so on. Six phases have attained more importance than other HPO systems

because of its feasibility in application on existing system that is a Three Phase

Double Circuit (TPDC) Transmission Line can be converted into a six phase line

without making extraordinary modifications. As discussed earlier, the key to the

benefits of HPO transmission system lie in the Line and Phase voltage

relationships. In this chapter we have discussed the six-phase power system in

detail. Here we have established the definitions for system Voltages, Power and

Phasor Relationships.


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2.2 Voltages in Six Phase System

In six phase power system, there are six phases, having such a Voltage on all the

phases which is equal in magnitude but spaced at an electrical angle of 60o from

each other. Phasor diagram of phase-to-phase and phase to ground for a six phase

system is shown in Figure 2.1.

Figure 2.1: Phasor Diagram of Six-Phase System

From Fig 2.1, the voltage system can be classified into four discrete voltages, that

are Phase-to-ground Voltage, Voltage between adjacent phases, Voltage between

phases separated by one intermediate phase, and Voltage between opposite phases.

Within each group, all the voltages have identical magnitudes. In the groups I and

II the voltages are spaced 60o, in the group III and IV the voltages are spaced 120

o

and 180o respectively:

(i) Group I (phase-to-ground voltage):

VAG, VBG, VCG, VDG, VEG, VFG

(ii) Group II (between adjacent phases)

VAB, VBC, VCD, VDE, VEF, VFA

(iii) Group III (between phases separated by one intermediate phase)

VAC, VCE, VEA, VBD, VDF, VFB

(iv) Group IV (between opposite phases).

VAD, VBE, VCF

Here we define Vline as the voltage between the adjacent phases and Vphase as the

voltage between a phase and ground. So with this commitment voltage of group I

and II belongs to the Vphase and Vline respectively.

The equation of Vline and Vphase can be derived by determining the resultant of DGC

triangle in Fig 2.2 [10]:

VCD = 2 x VCG’ = 2 x VCG Cos θ (2.1)


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Angle θ for adjacent phase-to-phase is 60o, it can simplified that

Vline (adjacent) = VCD = 2 x Vphase Cos60o (2.2)

Figure 2.2: DGC Triangle representing relationship between Vphase and Vline

Hence,

Vphase = Vline (adjacent) (2.3)

The rest of voltages, their phasor diagrams and relationships are discussed in detail

in the following topic.

2.3 Phasor relationships

As we have to carry out our discussion for three phase double circuit transmission

line side by side with the Six-phase transmission line, so we first establish a phasor

relationship for three phase system and then extend our discussion to six-phase

power system.

2.3.1 Phasor Relationship in Three-Phase System

A typical balanced three-phase system has 120o electrical degrees between each

phase as shown in Figure 2.3. From Figure 2.3, we can obtain the relation of phase-

to-phase Voltage and phase-to-neutral voltage. The phase-to-phase voltage is 3 of

the phase-to-neutral voltage. Generally phase-to-neutral voltages, if VAN is assumed

as reference can be described as:

VAN = VAN 0° (2.4)

VBN = VBN -120° (2.5)

VCN = VCN 120° (2.6)

Assuming the VAN = VBN = VCN = VP (i. e. Voltage Magnitudes of all the phsors

are same),

VAB = VAN 0°- VBN -120° (2.7)


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= VP (1 0°- 1 -120°)

= VP (1+j0 - (-0.5 - j0.866))

= VP (1.5 + j0.866)

= 3 VP 30° (2.8)

Figure 2.3: Phasor Diagram of three-phase system

The same correlation is applies for phase-to-phase voltage VBC and VCA. In

general, the relationship between phase-to-phase voltage and phase-to-neutral

voltage is given as follow:

VL = 3 VP 30° (2.9)

A three-phase system, with 120° between phases has a phase-to-phase voltage equal

to 3 phase-to-neutral voltage and always leading phase-to-neutral voltage by 30°.

If the phase-to-phase voltage is 132 kV, then the phase-to-neutral voltage is 76.2

kV.

2.3.2 Phasor Relationship in Six-Phase System

A balanced six-phase system has 60o

electrical degrees between each phase as

shown in Fig 2.1. So in this way three different groups of voltage related with other

voltages arise as way have already discussed in above article. The groups are as

follows:

a) Phase-to-phase voltage, VL : VAB, VBC, VCD, VDE, VEF, VFA.

b) Phase-to-group voltage, VL-Group : VAC, VBD, VCE, VDF, VEA, VFB.

c) Phase-to-cross phase voltage, VL-Cross phase : VAD, VBE, VCF.

The voltage relationship for the phases in a six-phase system represented by above

three groups refers to the phase shift between all six lines. First group has 60°,

second group has 120° and last group has 180° phase shift between phases.

Generally phase-to-neutral voltage, VAN is assumed as reference.


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VAN = VAN 0°

VBN = VBN -60°

VCN = VCN -120°

VDN = VDN -180°

VEN = VEN -240°

VFN = VFN -300°

2.3.3 Phase-to-Phase Voltage

We have already obtained a relationship between phase-to-phase voltage and phase-

to-neutral voltage for a six-phase system mathematically. Now we obtain the same

using an alternate method.

Phase-to-phase voltage is a potential between adjacent phases where their phase

difference is 60°. Fig 2.4 shows the potential between phase A and phase B.

Assuming the VAN = VBN = VCN = VDN = VEN = VFN =VP,

VAB = VAN 0°- VBN -60°

= VP (1 0°- 1 -60°)

= VP (1+j0 - (0.5 - j0.866))

= VP (0.5 + j0.866)

= VP 60° (2.10)

The same correlation is applied for phase-to-phase voltages VAB, VBC, VCD, VDE,

VEF and VFA. For a six-phase system, the magnitude of phase-to-phase voltage is

equal to the magnitude of the phase-to-neutral voltage and phase-to-phase voltage

always leading the phase-to-neutral voltage by 60°. In general, the relationship

between phase-to-phase voltage and phase-to-neutral voltage is given as follow:

VL = V

P 60° (2.11)


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Figure 2.4: Potential between phase A and phase B

2.3.4 Phase-to-Group Voltage

Phase-to-group voltage is a potential between phases where the phase difference is

120°. Fig 2.5 shows the potential between phase A and phase C.

VAC = VAN 0°- VCN ∠ -120°

= VP (1 0°- 1 -120°)

= VP (1+j0 - (-0.5 - j0.866))

= VP (1.5 + j0.866)

= 3 VP 30° (2.12)

The same correlation is applies for phase-to-phase voltages VAC, VBD, VCE, VDF,

VEA and VFB. The magnitude of phase-to-group voltage is 3 times the magnitude

of the phase-to-neutral voltage and phase-to-phase voltage always leading the

phase-to- neutral voltage by 30°. In general, the relationship between phase-to-

group voltage and phase-to-neutral voltage is given as follow:

VL-Group = 3 V

P 30° (2.13)

Figure 2.5: Potential between phase A and phase C


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2.3.5 Phase-to-Cross phase Voltage

Phase-to-crossphase voltage is a potential between phases where the phase

difference is 180°. Fig 2.6 shows the potential between phase A and phase D.

VAD = VAN 0°- VDN -180°

= VP (1 0°- 1 -180°)

= VP (1+j0 - (-1.0 + j0))

= VP (2)

= 2VP 0° (2.14)

The same correlation is applies for phase-to-phase voltages VAD, VBE and VCF. The

magnitude of phase-to-cross phase voltage is two times the magnitude of the phase-

to-neutral voltage. In general, the relationship between phase-to-crossphase voltage

and phase-to-neutral voltage is given as follow:

VL-Crossphase = 2V

P 0° (2.15)

Figure 2.6: Potential between phase A and phase

2.4 Power in Six Phase System

Assuming unity power factor power in a three phase double circuit transmission

line can be calculated using following formula.

Pthree-phase-double-circuit = 2 (3 Vphase-to-neutral Iline) (2.16)

= 6 Vphase to neutral (3 phase) Iline

Whereas power in Six-phase line can be calculated as:

PSix-phase = 6 Vphase to neutral (6 phase) Iline (2.17)

If a three-phase double circuit line is upgraded to a six phase line, keeping Vphase to

neutral (3 phase) equal to Vphase to neutral (6 phase), there is no increase in power, but the


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increase is in power density. That is, the Right of Way (ROW) requirement is

reduced due to the reduction in electric and magnetic field gradients. This also

results in smaller supporting structures, less conductor spacing and low insulation

requirement.

On the other hand, if a Vphase to neutral (6 phase) is increased to Vline-to-line (3 phase), there is

73% increase in power, consuming the same ROW and having same electric and

magnetic field strengths. Increase in power can be evaluated as:

Since,

Vphase to neutral (6 phase) = Vline to line = 3 Vphase to neutral (3 phase)

So, from equation 2.16 can be written for six phase power as:

PSix-phase = 6 Vphase to neutral (6 phase) Iline

= 6( 3 Vphase to neutral (3 phase) ) Iline

= 3 (6Vphase to neutral (3 phase) Iline )

= 3 Pthree-phase-double-circuit

= 1.73 Pthree-phase-double-circuit

Because Vphase to neutral (6 phase) is 3 (or 1.73) times higher than Vphase to neautral (3 phase),

hence, the main advantage of a six-phase transmission line is that it can carry it can

carry up to 73% more electric power transfer capability compare to a three-

phase system at the same operating voltage.

2.5 Advantages of Six Phase Power Transmission

With the growing concern over the environmental effects of power system, six-

phase transmission offers several advantages over conventional three-phase double-

circuit networks. The following subtitles show the advantages of six-phase

transmission line. These benefits are among the reasons why power system

engineers are consistently pursues knowledge on the power system technology.

2.5.1 Higher Power Transfer Capability

Power transmission capability is directly proportional to phase-to-phase voltage. As

seen by the phasor relationship, for the same phase-to-phase voltage as in the three-

phase system, a six-phase system has a 73% increase in phase-to-neutral voltage.

Therefore, it can be observed that, when a three-phase double-circuit line is

converted to six-phase line, the power capability is increased by 73%. This


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phenomenon has already been proved in article 2.4 that power in six-phase is 1.73

times that of three-phase double circuit transmission line.

2.5.2 Increased Utilization of Right-of-Way

Six-phase transmission increases power density. Power density refers to the amount

of power that can be transmitted down a given window of ROW assuming there are

environmental and technical constraints that limit size of ROW. Thus, these lines

can transfer more power over a given ROW than equivalently loaded three-phase

lines [12].

Figure 2.7: Determining power density

Refers to Fig 2.7, the correlation between power density and ROW is given as

follow:

( )

( )

( )

2.5.3 Smaller Structure

The phase-to-phase voltages between adjacent phases in a six-phase system are

lower than the phase-to-phase voltages for a three-phase system for a given phase-

to-neutral voltage. This advantage permits smaller towers for the same power

rating. As a result, the minimum spacing between conductors on the six-phase

transmission tower is reduced. The smaller structures provide increased power

transfer for a given ROW. This is especially important since ROW is becoming

more difficult to obtain and increasingly expensive [12].

The six-phase lines intrinsically have a lower likelihood of incident lightning strikes

because of the smaller structure. Besides the troubles caused by the wind induced

movements and visual impact can be reduced. These two troubles increase the


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cause of maintenance for the structures of the transmission line and which,

sometimes may cause the danger of life [12].

2.5.4 Lower Insulation Requirement

For a six-phase system, the insulation required to support one phase from an

adjacent phase is equal to that required to support a phase from the zero potential

point. Thus, utilities can save on various insulating materials for various

components of transmission system [13].

2.5.5 Better Stability Margin

A six-phase line can be operated at a smaller power angle than a three-phase line.

This means that the six-phase line offers better stability margin than its three- phase

counterpart [11].

2.5.6 Lower Corona and Field Effects

Conversion from three-phase double-circuit to six-phase single-circuit has the effect

of reducing electric field at the conductor surface for the same phase-to-neutral

voltage. Conductor gradients decrease as the number of phases increases for a

given conductor size and tower configuration. Thus, radio and audio noise can be

reduced which in turn leads to lesser television and radio interference. The

reduction in electric field can be utilized in either of two ways:

a) Increase the phase-to-neutral voltage until the conductor surface electric field is

a maximum for corona thus increasing the power handling capacity of the line.

b) Maintain the same phase-to-neutral voltage and decrease the conductor spacing

until the conductor surface electric field is a maximum for corona, thus making

the line more compact.

2.5.7 Lightning Performance

When the line is converted to six-phase operation, there is an increase in the

shielding failure rate and a reduction in the back flash rate, resulting in a net

reduction in the trip out rate. However, the total flashovers are so close before and

after conversion that there will not be any noticeable difference in lightning

performance at the line. Table 2.1 presents the results of the lightning calculation in

flashovers per year referred to a line length of 2.4 km. [11]


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Table 2.1: Goudey-Oakdale lightning performance flashovers per year for 2.4 km of line [11]

2.6 Feasibility

The aim of improving efficiency of transmission network is indeed the driving

factor for electrical utility engineers to consider the six-phase transmission. Six-

phase transmission system offers the opportunity to meet the increasing demands

for power yet at the same time meet the environmental and regulatory constraints.

However, the economy factors have to be considered. Terminal expenses can be

quite high for six-phase lines. A six-phase line would require conversion

transformers that would cause the terminals to be more costly. The high cost of

terminals is offset by reduced tower and lower foundation costs, ROW cost and

losses.

2.7 Summary

This chapter describes the basics about six phase power and also gives an insight to

its advantages and benefits. Basic idea in six phase power transmission is

introduced. Complexities in voltage in six-phase are discussed. Moreover, the

phasors relationship for both three-phase and six-phase system is discussed in

detail. For a three-phase system, phase-to-phase voltage is equal to 3 phase-to-

neutral voltage. The phase-to-phase voltages always lead the phase-to-neutral

voltage by 30°. In a six-phase system, the phasors relationship can be divided into

three categories. They are categorized depends to the phase difference between

phases which is 60°, 120° and 180°. These categories are phase-to-phase voltages,

phase-to-group voltages and phase-to-cross phase voltages. As proves that

discussed in this chapter, six-phase have a great deal of advantages over three-

phase transmission system.

Configuration Shielding Failures Back flashes Total

115 kV three-phase 0.029 0.126 0.155

93 kV six-phase 0.049 0.077 0.127

Chapter 3 Production of Six Phase Power and System Components

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Chapter 3

Production of Six Phase Power

and System components

Bulk power transmission systems in world are majorly utilizing AC transmission to

transfer power do so via three phases. Historically this came about because three-

phase AC is the most efficient way to generate power. Generating power with

electrical angles less than 120 degrees between phases does not result in a

corresponding increase in power output (see Fig 3.1). With AC power being

generated at 3 phase it was logical to transfer that power in a similar manner and

hence the three phase power transmission system was born. . [12]

Figure 3.1: Machine Power Vs No. of Phases

The concept of using transmission systems that carry power with more than three

phases is a relatively new idea. As stated earlier, it was first proposed as part of an

international electrical committee study in 1973. The idea was relatively straight


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forward. Instead of transmitting power with the same number of phases as it was

generated, Six-phase transmission would alter the power generated into 6 phases.

This process would allow for some unique benefits that are described in previous

chapter.

Before moving on the modeling and detailed analysis, the devices/components to

be used in Six Phase power system should be analyzed. In this chapter, the methods

of production of Six phase power and components used Six phase power

Transmission system are analyzed that include six phase generator, six phase

transformer and six phase transmission line.

3.1 Production of Six phase

Six phase power can be produced in multiple ways. Two major methods for the

production of Six phase are:

i) Direct Six-phase Generation

ii) 3-phase to 6-phase conversion

Detail of each method is given below.

3.1.1 Direct Six-phase Generation

As discussed earlier, the generation in three-phase is the most efficient way to

generate electric power [12]. However, six-phase power can be directly generated

using a six-phase synchronous generator. The construction of six phase generators

may be thought of as two sets of three phase windings in the same physical

housing. They may be constructed as a double delta, a double wye, or one wye plus

one delta. A double wye six-phase generator is shown in Fig 3.2. [14]

Figure 3.2: Six-Phase double wye Synchronous Generator


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However, six-phase generator does not have its practical applications for power

generation in bulk due to its higher complexity and less efficiency than three-phase

generation machines. It finds its application in speed control of drives and

renewable energy generation.

3.1.2 Three-phase to Six-phase conversion

The other and most feasible method for the production of six phase is by using

three phase to six phase conversion transformer bank. A six-phase to three-phase or

three-phase to six-phase conversion transformer can be constructed by two

techniques.

First, six identical single phase two winding transformers may be connected to form

three to six-phase transformer bank. Secondly, three identical single phase three

winding transformers may be connected together to form three to six-phase

transformer bank. Voltage and current magnitude depends on the windings

connections. The details about transformer connections and their characteristics are

discussed in the next articles.

Following article deals with the Power Transformer to be used in Six-phase

Transmission. It establishes the definition of transformer, discussed three-phase

transformer and then leads to the six-phase transformer and its connection.

3.2 Power Transformer

A transformer is defined as a static electrical device, involving no continuously

moving parts, used in electric power systems to transfer power between circuits

through the use of electromagnetic induction. The term power transformer is used

to refer to those transformers used between the generator and the distribution

circuits and are usually rated at 500 kVA and above. The power transformer is a

major power system component that permits economic power transmission with

high efficiency and low series-voltage drops. Since electric power is proportional to

the product of voltage and current, low current levels (and therefore low I²R losses

and low IZ voltage drops) can be maintained for given power levels at the expense

of high voltages. Power systems typically consist of a large number of generation

locations, distribution points, and interconnections within the system or with nearby

systems, such as a neighboring utility. Power transformers are selected based on

the application, with the emphasis towards custom design being more apparent the

larger the unit. Power transformers are available for step-up operation, primarily


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used at the generator and referred to as step-up transformers (SUT), and for step-

down operation, mainly used to feed distribution circuits. Power transformers are

available as a single-phase or three-phase apparatus. The construction of a

transformer depends upon the application, with transformers intended for indoor use

primarily dry-type but also as liquid immersed transformers are used and for outdoor

use usually liquid immersed transformers are used. The example of outdoor liquid-

immersed transformers has been shown in Fig 3.3.

Figure 3.3: 20 MVA three-phase transformers

A transformer is two sets of coils coupled together through a magnetic field. In an

ideal transformer, the voltages on the input and the output are related by the turn’s

ratio of the transformer and given as below:

(3.1)

In a real transformer, not all of the flux couples between windings. This leakage

flux creates a voltage drop between windings, so the voltage is more accurately

described

(3.2)

The current also transforms by the turns ratio, opposite of the voltage as

(3.3)

Single-phase transformers can be connected into banks of two or three separate

units. Each unit in a bank should have the same voltage ratings but need not supply

the same kVA load. The primary winding of a single-phase transformer can be

connected between a phase conductor and ground or between two phase conductors

of the primary system.


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3.3 Three-Phase Transformer Connections

Three-phase transformers have one coaxial coil for each phase encircling a vertical

leg of the core structure. Stacked cores have three or possibly four vertical legs,

while wound cores have a total of four loops creating five legs or vertical paths:

three down through the center of the three coils and one on the end of each outside

coil. The use of three versus four or five legs in the core structure has a bearing on

which electrical connections and loads can be used by a particular transformer. The

advantage of three-phase electrical systems in general is the economy gained by

having the phases share common conductors and other components. This is

especially true of three-phase transformers using common core structures. Three-

phase transmission line terminal transformer services are normally constructed from

three single- phase units. Three-phase transformers for underground service (either

pad mounted, direct buried, or in a vault or building or manhole) are normally single

units, usually on a three- or five-legged core. The kVA rating for a three-phase

bank is the total of all three phases. The full-load current in amps in each phase of a

three-phase unit or bank is:

√ (3.4)

There are two ways that can be used to construct a three-phase transformer. First,

three identical single-phase two-winding transformers may be connected to form

three-phase bank. Secondly, a three-phase transformer can be constructed by

winding three single-phase transformers on a single core. Voltage and current

magnitude depends on the windings connection used at the primary and the

secondary sides of that three-phase transformer. The primary or secondary sides of

the three-phase transformer may be connected by using either Wye (Y) or Delta (∆)

connections. There are four common combinations used in three-phase transformer

which is, Y-Y, Y-∆, ∆-Y, ∆-∆.

i. Wye-Wye, (Y-Y)

ii. Wye-Delta (Y-∆)

iii. Delta-Wye (∆-Y)

iv. Delta-Delta (∆-∆)

3.3.1 Y-Y Connection

The three transformer windings in Fig 3.4 have been labeled as A, B and C

respectively. One end of each primary lead has been labeled as H1 and the other


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end has been labeled as H2. Furthermore, one end of each secondary lead has been

labeled as X1 and the other end has been labeled as X2. The three transformer

windings have been connected to form a three-phase transformer with Y-Y

connection as shown in Fig 3.4. The schematic diagram for Y-Y connected three-

phase transformer is shown in Fig 3.5. For a three-phase transformer with Y-Y

connection, voltage relation on primary winding for all phase is given by VPP =

VLP/√3. Primary phase-to-neutral voltage relates to secondary phase-to-neutral

voltage by number of winding turns. The relation of phase-to-neutral voltage and

phase-to-phase voltage on secondary side is given by VLS =√3VPS [3]. Turn ratio of

a transformer is generally written as ‘a’.

√

√ (3.5)

Figure 3.4: Y-Y connected three-phase transformer

Figure 3.5: Schematic diagram of Y-Y connected three-phase transformer

3.3.2 Y-∆ Connection

Fig 3.6 shows the three-phase transformer with Y-∆ connection. The schematic

diagram for Y-∆ connected three-phase transformer is shown in Fig 3.7. The

relation between phase-to-neutral voltage and phase-to-phase voltage for primary

and secondary side is given by [3]:


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VLP =√3VPP & VLS =VPS

√

√ (3.6)

Figure 3.6: Y-∆ connected three-phase transformer

Figure 3.7: Schematic diagram of Y-∆ connected three-phase transformer.

3.3.3 ∆-Y Connection

Fig 3.8 shows the three-phase transformer with ∆-Y connection. The schematic

diagram for ∆-Y connected three-phase transformer is shown in Fig 3.9. The



VLP =VPP & VLS =√3VPS

√


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√ (3.7)

Figure 3.8: ∆-Y connected three-phase transformer

Figure 3.9: Schematic diagram of ∆-Y connected three-phase transformer

3.3.4 ∆-∆ Connection

Fig 3.10 shows the three-phase transformer with ∆-∆ connection. The schematic

diagram for ∆-∆ connected three-phase transformer is shown in Fig 3.11. The



VLP = VPP

VLS = VPS

(3.8)


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Figure 3.10: ∆-∆ connected three-phase transformer

Figure 3.11: Schematic diagram of ∆-∆ connected three-phase transformer.

3.4 Six-Phase Transformer Connections

As discussed earlier, there are two types of single-phase transformers that can be

used to build a three-to-six-phase conversion transformer. First, six identical single-

phase two-winding transformers may be connected to form three-to-six-phase bank.

Secondly, three identical single-phase three-winding transformers may be connected

together to form three-to-six-phase bank. Voltage and current magnitude depends

on the windings connection used on the primary and the secondary sides of the

three-to-six-phase conversion transformer. The primary or secondary side of the

three-to-six-phase conversion transformer may be connected by using any

combinations of either Wye (Y) or Delta (∆) connections. There are five common

connections and combinations that can be used to form a three-to-six-phase

conversion transformer which is Y-Y and Y-Inverted Y, ∆-Y & ∆-Inverted Y,

Diametrical, Double-Delta and Double- Wye.

3.4.1 Y-Y and Y-Inverted Y

The six transformer windings in Fig 3.12 have been labeled as A, B, C, D, E and F

respectively. One end of each primary lead has been labeled as H1 and the other

end has been labeled as H2. Furthermore, one end of each secondary lead has been


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labeled as X1 and the other end has been labeled as X2. Fig 3.12 shows the Y-Y and

Y-Inverted Y connected three-to-six-phase conversion transformer. The schematic

diagram for Y-Y and Y-Inverted Y connected three-to-six-phase conversion

transformer is shown in Fig 3.13.

VLP = √ VPP & VLS =VPS

√

√ (3.9)

That means in Y-Y and Y-Inverted Y connection, on secondary side, line voltage

decreases and becomes equal to phase voltage. From Fig 3.12 and Fig 3.13, we can

see that the first three-phase transformer is used Y-Y connection and produced three

phase line on the secondary side name as lines L1, L3 and L5. At the other hand,

the second three-phase transformer is used Y-Inverted Y connection and produced

another three phase line on the secondary side name as lines L2, L4 and L6.

Combination of all these line will produce six-phase line name as L1, L2, L3, L4,

L5 and L6. Neutral line name as N is the common for all neutral lines of

transformers.

Figure 3.12: Y-Y and Y-Inverted Y connected three-to-six-phase conversion Transformer


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Figure 3.13: Schematic diagram of Y-Y and Y-Inverted Y connected three-to-six- phase conversion

transformer.

3.4.2 ∆-Y and ∆-Inverted Y

Fig 3.14 shows the ∆-Y and ∆-Inverted Y connected three-to-six-phase conversion

transformer. The schematic diagram for ∆-Y and ∆-Inverted Y connected three-to-

six-phase conversion transformer is shown in Fig 3.15.

Figure 3.14: ∆-Y and ∆-Inverted Y connected three-to-six-phase conversion Transformer.

VLP = VPP & VLS = VPS

(3.10)

That means in ∆-Y and ∆-Inverted Y connection, on secondary side, phase voltage

increases and becomes equal to line voltage.


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Figure 3.15: Schematic diagram of ∆-Y and ∆-Inverted Y connected three-to-six- phase conversion

transformer.

3.4.3 Diametrical

Fig 3.16 shows the Diametrical connected three-to-six-phase conversion

transformer. The schematic diagram for Diametrical connected three-to-six-phase

conversion transformer is shown in Fig 3.17.

Figure 3.16: Diametrical connected three-to-six-phase conversion transformer


(3.11)


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That means in diametrical connection, on secondary side, phase voltage increases

and becomes equal to line voltage.

Figure 3.17: Schematic diagram of Diametrical connected three-to-six-phase conversion transformer.

3.4.4 Double-Delta

Fig 3.18 shows the Double-Delta connected three-to-six-phase conversion

transformer. The schematic diagram for Double-Delta connected three-to-six-phase


Figure 3.18: Double-Delta connected three-to-six-phase conversion transformer

VLP = √ VPP & VLS =VPS

√


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√ (3.12)

That means in Double Delta connection, on secondary side, line voltage decreases

and becomes equal to phase voltage.

Figure 3.19: Schematic diagram of Double-Delta connected three-to-six-phase conversion transformer.

3.4.5 Double-Wye

Fig 3.20 shows the Double-Wye connected three-to-six-phase conversion

transformer. The schematic diagram for Double-Wye connected three-to-six-phase


Figure 3.20: Double-Wye connected three-to-six-phase conversion transformer.



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(3.13)

That means in Double-wye connection, on secondary side, phase voltage increases

and becomes equal to line voltage.

Figure 3.21: Schematic diagram of Double-Wye connected three-to-six-phase conversion transformer.

3.5 Power Transmission Line

The purpose of an overhead transmission network is to transfer electric energy from

generating units at various locations to the distribution system which ultimately

supplies the load. Transmission lines also interconnect neighboring utilities which

permits not only economic dispatch of power within regions during normal

conditions, but also the transfer of power between regions during emergencies. The

operating frequency is 60 Hz in the U.S. and 50 Hz in Europe, Australia, and part

of Asia. Pakistan is one of the Asian countries that use 50 Hz as the operating

frequency. The three-phase system has three phase conductors while six-phase

system has six phase conductors. The overhead transmission lines are used in open

areas such as interconnections between cities or along wide roads within the city. In

congested areas within cities, underground cables are used for electric energy

transmission. The underground transmission system is environmentally preferable

but has a significantly higher cost. The cost per mile of overhead transmission lines

is 6% to 10% less than underground cables [3]. Standard transmission voltages are

established in by NTDC in Pakistan. Transmission voltage lines operating for

NTDC system are standardized at 132 kV, 220 kV, 500 kV and 765 kV line-to line.

Transmission voltages above 220 kV are usually referred to as extra-high voltage

(EHV).


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A three-phase double-circuit AC system is used for most transmission lines. This

will make the idea of transmitting power using six-phase transmission system much

easier because six conductors of three-phase double-circuit transmission line can be

converted to six-phase transmission line. Conversion of an existing three-phase

double-circuit overhead transmission line to a six-phase operation needed phase

conversion transformers to obtain the 60° phase shift between adjacent phases. A

three-phase double-circuit transmission line can be easily converted to a six-phase

transmission line by using three-to-six-phase conversion transformer. There are

several combinations of identical three-phase transformers that can be used to form

three-to-six-phase and six-to-three-phase conversion transformers. However, the

most suitable one is by using two pairs of identical delta-wye three-phase

transformers. One of each pair of transformers has reverse polarity to obtain the

required 60° phase shift. This combination were selected as appropriate for

determining short circuit currents because the delta open circuits the zero sequence

network and simplifies the fault analysis [15]. For the reason of this fact, three-to-

six- phase and six-to-three-phase conversion transformers that forms by using this

combination has been used throughout this study.

This section will discuss the concepts of surge impedance and surge impedance

loading for lossless lines. When line losses are neglected, simpler expression for the

line parameters are obtained and above concepts are more easily understood. Since

transmission and distribution lines for power transfer generally are designed to have

low losses, the equations and concepts shows here can be used for quick and

reasonably accurate hand calculations leading to initial designs. More accurate

calculations can then be made with computer programs for follow-up analysis and

design.

3.5.1 Surge Impedance

System limitations on power flow include among other considerations voltage drop

and stability. A rule of thumb estimate of power-handling capacity of a

transmission line is given by line-surge-impedance loading. For a lossless line, R =

G = 0. Moreover, these will give the impedance and admittance as follows [3]:

z = jωL Ω/m (3.14)

y = jωC Ω/m (3.15)

Characteristic impedance Zc is given by [3]:


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√

√

√

(3.16)

The characteristic impedance √ ⁄ is commonly called surge impedance for

a lossless line, is pure real-that is, resistive.

3.5.2 Surge Impedance Loading

Surge Impedance Loading (SIL) is the power delivered by a lossless line to load

resistance equal to the surge impedance √ ⁄ . SIL is that loading at which

VARs generated in the line capacitance cancel the VARs absorbed in the line

inductance and is equivalent to the case of an impedance-matched line. Fig 3.22

shows a lossless line terminated by a resistance equal to its surge impedance. This

line represents either a single-phase line or one phase-to-neutral of balanced three-

phase or six-phase line.

Figure 3.22: Lossless line terminated by its surge impedance.

The real power along the lossless line at SIL remains constant from the sending end

to the receiving end. The reactive power flow is zero. At rated line voltage, the real

power delivered (SIL) is given by [16]:

(3.17)

3.5.3 Line Loadability

In practice, power line are not operated to deliver their theoretical maximum power,

which is based on rated terminal voltages and an angular displacement δ = 90°

across the line. The relation of line loadability to SIL as a function of line length is

given in Fig 3.23. While a transmission system would not be constructed according

to the curve in Fig 3.23, it is a useful way of visualizing the impact of a conversion

which allows an increase of line voltage with small change in surge impedance.

Because SIL is a function of square of the phase-to-neutral voltage, an increase in

voltage can have a significant impact on the line SIL. When developing three- and

six-phase transmission line alternatives, it is possible to develop six-phase lines

with comparable thermal or surge-impedance loading characteristics to the three-


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phase alternative. The appropriate comparison to use is related to the specific

application, especially whether the line limits the system or the system limits the

line.

Figure 3.23: Surge impedance loading characteristic curve [16]

3.5.4 Stability Performance

The power flow through any transmission line, neglecting the effect of line

resistance is given by [16]:

(3.18)

The power flow is maximum when δ = 90°. If the angle δ exceeds 90°, the power

decreases with increasing angle, a condition of voltage instability. System changes

which reduce δ for the same power enhanced the system stability, because there is

additional margin for the system to swing without exceeding the 90° limit.

Increasing phase-to-neutral voltage by a six-phase conversion increases the per-unit

positive-sequence impedance, thus generally enhancing system stability in the same

manner as system stability is enhanced by any conversion that results in a higher

line operating voltage. Of course, this statement is somewhat of an over

simplification, because a higher-voltage line generally carries a greater load, which

results in a greater system disturbance in the event of a line trip. The basic effect of

a six-phase line on system stability is similar to the effect of a higher-voltage three

phase line and must be evaluated by the same type of stability analysis.


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3.6 Summary

This chapter deal with the components in involved in Six-phase transmission

system. Methods of production of six-phase have been discussed followed by a

detailed analysis of three to six-phase conversion transformers. Voltage

relationships of primary (three-phase side) and secondary (six-phase side) of the

conversion transformers are also derived. In the end, the theoretical aspects

involved in the conversion of a three-phase transmission line to a six-phase

transmission line have been viewed.

Chapter 4 Modeling of six-phase Transmission System in MATLAB®

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Chapter 4

Modeling of six-phase Transmission

System in MATLAB®

4.1 The Role of Simulation in Design

Electrical power systems are combinations of electrical circuits and

electromechanical devices like motors and generators. Engineers working in this

discipline are constantly improving the performance of the systems. Requirements

for drastically increased efficiency have forced power system designers to use

power electronic devices and sophisticated control system concepts that tax

traditional analysis tools and techniques. Further complicating the analyst's role is

the fact that the system is often so nonlinear that the only way to understand it is

through simulation.

Land-based power generation from hydroelectric, steam, or other devices is not the

only use of power systems. A common attribute of these systems is their use of

power electronics and control systems to achieve their performance objectives.

4.2 SimPowerSystems

SimPowerSystems software is a modern design tool that allows scientists and

engineers to rapidly and easily build models that simulate power systems. It uses

the Simulink environment, allowing you to build a model using simple click and

drag procedures. Not only can you draw the circuit topology rapidly, but your

analysis of the circuit can include its interactions with mechanical, thermal, control,

and other disciplines. This is possible because all the electrical parts of the

simulation interact with the extensive Simulink modeling library. Since Simulink

uses the MATLAB® computational engine, designers can also use MATLAB®


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toolboxes and Simulink block-sets. SimPowerSystems software belongs to the

Physical Modeling product family and uses similar block and connection line

interface.

4.2.1 Simulation and Model-Based Design

Simulink® is an environment for multi domain simulation and Model-Based

Design for dynamic and embedded systems. It provides an interactive graphical

environment and a customizable set of block libraries that let you design, simulate,

implement, and test a variety of time-varying systems, including communications,

controls, signal processing, video processing, and image processing.

Following are the Key Features of Simulink®:

Extensive and expandable libraries of predefined blocks

Interactive graphical editor for assembling and managing intuitive block

diagrams

Ability to manage complex designs by segmenting models into hierarchies

of design components

Model Explorer to navigate, create, configure, and search all signals,

parameters, properties, and generated code associated with your model

Application programming interfaces (APIs) that let you connect with other

simulation programs and incorporate hand-written code

MATLAB® Function blocks for bringing MATLAB algorithms into

Simulink and embedded system implementations

Graphical debugger and profiler to examine simulation results and then

diagnose performance and unexpected behavior in your design

4.2.2 Model and simulate electrical power systems

SimPowerSystems provides component libraries for modeling and simulating

electrical power systems. It includes models of three-phase machines, electric

drives, flexible AC transmission systems (FACTS), and wind power generators.

Abstracted models of power electronics components are also included, enabling

you to assess the impact of switching events on system-level behavior. You can use

these components to model the generation, transmission, distribution, and

consumption of electrical power.


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Harmonic analysis, calculation of total harmonic distortion (THD), load flow, and

other key electrical power system analyses are automated. SimPowerSystems

models can be discretized to speed up simulations and configured for phasor

simulation, which helps you determine the transient stability of electrical power

systems.

Key Features of SimPowerSystems are [17]:

Application-specific models, including common AC and DC electric drives,

flexible AC transmission systems, and wind-power generators

Ideal switching algorithm for fast simulation of power electronic devices

Functions for obtaining equivalent state-space representations of circuits

Tools for computing load flow and for initializing models of three-phase

networks with machines

Demonstration models of key electrical technologies

4.3 Overview of SimPowerSystems Libraries

SimPowerSystems libraries contain models of typical power equipment such as

transformers, lines, machines, and power electronics. These models are proven ones

coming from textbooks, and their validity is based on the experience of the Power

Systems Testing and Simulation Laboratory of Hydro-Québec, a large North

American utility located in Canada, and also on the experience of École de

Technologie Supérieure and Université Laval. The capabilities of

SimPowerSystems software for modeling a typical electrical system are illustrated

in demonstration files. And for users who want to refresh their knowledge of power

system theory, there are also self-learning case studies. [17]

The SimPowerSystems main library, powerlib, organizes its blocks into libraries

according to their behavior. To open this library, type powerlib in the MATLAB®

Command Window. The powerlib library window displays the block library icons

and names. Double-click a library icon to open the library and access the blocks.

The main powerlib library window also contains the Powergui block that opens a

graphical user interface for the steady-state analysis of electrical circuits.

http://www.mathworks.com/help/toolbox/physmod/powersys/ref/powergui.html


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Figure 4- 1 Nonlinear Simulink Blocks for SimPowerSystems Models

The nonlinear Simulink blocks of the powerlib library are stored in a special block

library named powerlib_models. These masked Simulink models are used by

SimPowerSystems software to build the equivalent Simulink model of your circuit.

To access Block Libraries you can also access SimPowerSystems libraries through

the Simulink Library Browser. To display the Library Browser, click the Library

Browser button in the toolbar of the MATLAB desktop or Simulink model

window:

Alternatively, you can type simulink in the MATLAB Command Window. Then

expand the Simscape entry in the contents tree.

Figure 4- 2 Simulink Library Browser

To search any block type the name of block in Searching Tab e.g. type Display in

tab and press ENTER, the following window will appear


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Figure 4- 3 Display block for numeric display of input values

Select your desired element and connect it in the system.

4.4 Modeling of Three-phase double circuit line on

Simulink

First of all, a model of three-phase double circuit line was built in Simulink. A three

phase source at voltage level of 220kV was taken and then it was stepped up, up to

500kV and also converting it to double circuit line by using transformation block as

shown in fig.4.4. Fig.4.5 shows the internal connections of the transformation

block.

Figure 4-4 Block diagram of Three phase transformer


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Figure 4- 5 Block Diagram and Connection Diagram of Three Phase T/F

Then power is transferred towards load by using two circuits of transmission lines

as shown in fig. 4-6;

Figure 4- 6 Transmission Line

Again using a transformation block similar to that used for step up is used for step

down purpose, with the only difference that primary and secondary connections are

interchanged. The wave shapes of voltages are shown in fig. 4-7;


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Figure 4- 7 Waveform of Phase Voltages

Figure 4- 8 Waveform of Line Voltages

These graphs show that line voltages are √ times greater than the phase voltages.

Two measurement blocks are formed for phase voltage measurements and line

voltage measurements separately.

The block diagram and internal connections of phase voltage and line voltage are

shown respectively.


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Figure 4- 9 Hierarchy of Measurement blocks for Phase Voltages

Figure 4- 10 Hierarchy of Measurement blocks for Line Voltages


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Figure 4- 11 Complete model of Three Phase double circuit Transmission System

The line current is almost 156A. For this modal of power system a Three-Phase

RLC load of following settings is used

Figure 4- 12 Three-Phase RLC load

4.5 Modeling of six phase transmission system


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Power system model for six phase transmission lines is similar to that shown in

figure 4-10 but the only difference here is that connections of transformers in

transformation blocks are such that three phase voltages of source are stepped up

and are also converted into six phase and all the phases are equally displaced from

each other i.e. at an angle of 60°.

There are different transformer configurations used for this type of conversion and

these configurations are shown in the table 4.1 [18].

Type of Connection Schematic Diagram

Wye-Wye

Wye-Inverted-Y

Delta-Wye

Delta Inverted-Y

Diametrical


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Double Delta

Double Wye

Table 4.1

4.5.1 Transformation block for wye-wye wye-inverted-wye

The internal configuration of six single phase transformers in transformation block

of power system is shown in fig. 4-13

Figure 4- 13 Y-Y Y-Inverted Y Configuration of Transformers


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Simulation results show that in this case phase voltage is not increased to line

voltages but line voltage is decreased to phase voltages. Hence this configuration

cannot be used for enhancement of power capability of transmission lines.

The wave shapes of voltages are shown in graphs of fig. 4-14 and fig. 4-15.

Figure 4- 14 Waveform of Phase voltages



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By comparing these graphs with the graphs of three phase double circuit graphs, we

can conclude that magnitude of line voltage is reduced to the phase voltage in case

of six phase line. The above graphs also clearly indicate that magnitude of phase

voltages are approx. equal to line voltages and phase difference between two

consecutive phases is 60°.

Source voltages or voltages before the conversion blocks / transformation blocks

the three phase voltages are shown in fig. 4-16.

Figure 4- 16 Source Voltages

After the conversion of six phases back into three phases the wave shapes are

shown in fig. 4-17


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Figure 4- 17 Voltages across Load

The overall power system modeling is shown in fig. 4-18.

Figure 4-18 Complete System for Six Phase Transmission Using Y-Y, Y-Inverted Y Transformer

configuration


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4.5.2 Delta-wye Delta-Inverted wye configuration for conversion into

six phase transmission

The internal connections of transformation / conversion blocks are as shown below

for delta-wye delta-inverted wye configurations.

In this configuration phase voltage is increased to the line voltage in contrast to the

wye-wye wye-inverted wye configuration where line voltage is reduced to the

phase voltage. So in this configuration power transfer capability of transmission

line is also increased up to √ times.

Figure 4- 19 Hierarchy of Delta-Wye Delta-Inverted Wye Transformation block

Voltage phasors can be viewed by connecting scopes at line and phase measurement

blocks. The results of simulation are shown in fig. 4-20 and 4-21.


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Figure 4- 20 Waveform of Phase Voltages


If we carefully examine the above two graphs it would be clear that the phase

voltage has increased to line voltage. Magnitude of line voltage is equal to phase

voltage in magnitude but line voltage leads the phase voltage by 60°.

It is theoretically can be verified as, Phase-to-phase voltage is a potential between

adjacent phases where their phase difference is 60°.

Assuming the VAN = VBN = VCN = VDN = VEN = VFN =VP,


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VAB = VAN ∠ 0°- VBN ∠ -60°

= VP (1 ∠ 0°- 1 ∠ -60°)

= VP (1+j0 - (0.5 - j0.866))

= VP (0.5 + j0.866)

= VP ∠ 60°

Using this configuration 73 % extra loading of transmission lines is permissible.

So, for the same current in line power of RLC series load is multiplied by 1.73 i.e.

active, inductive, capacitive powers are multiplied by factor of 1.73. So, capability

increases √ times but current in a conductor is almost same as it was in three

phase double circuit (157A). Settings of RLC load are shown in Fig. 4-22.

Figure 4- 22 Three-Phase RLC Load

The whole power system is shown in Fig. 4-23.


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Figure 4-23 Six Phase Transmission System using Delta-Wye Delta-Inverted Wye Configuration of

Transformer

4.5.3 Diametrical configuration for six phase Transmission

Following fig shows schematic diagram for diametrical configuration of phase

conversion.

Figure 4-24 Diametrical Configurations


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In Simulink we used same power transmission system shown in fig. 4-22 with the

only difference that transformation blocks are replace with the following blocks;

Figure 4-25 Block Diagrams

The internal structure of the above blocks is shown in fig. 4-26;

Figure 4-26 The connection diagram of Diametrical conversion transformer


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The results of diametrical configurations are exactly same as that of delta-wye

delta-inverted-wye configurations, shown in section 4.5.2.

4.6 Voltage Drop Comparison

In this section we compare the voltage drops of six-phase transmission system with

that of three-phase double circuit transmission line. Following parameters are

entered for both of three-phase double circuit and six-phase transmission lines. Line

Parameters entered here are in per unit and are those obtained from National

Transmission and Dispatch Company’s (NTDC) for a nominal 500kV transmission

line. Line length is taken to be 30km.

Figure 4-27: Input Parameters of Transmission Line

Table 4.2 lists the voltage drops along the length of transmission line for a Three-

Phase Double Circuit (TPDC) Transmission Line (T.L). This line is converted to

Six-Phase Single Circuit (SPSC) transmission line and the voltage drops across a

length of 30km transmission line are observed and also shown in Table 4.3.


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Table 4.2: Voltage Drop across the length of transmission lines for three-phase and six-phase with 73%

extra load.

Sr. No. Phase SPSC T.L Voltage Drop TPDC T.L Voltage Drop

1 A/A 3342 Vrms 1249 Vrms

2 B/B 4177 Vrms 1249 Vrms

3 C/C 3961 Vrms 1249 Vrms

4 D/A’ 3342 Vrms 1249 Vrms

5 E/B’ 4177 Vrms 1249 Vrms

6 F/C’ 3961 Vrms 1249 Vrms

It is quite easily observable that the voltage drops in six-phase transmission line are

greater than those in three-phase double circuit transmission line. This may be due

to the increased load i.e 1.73 times that of three phase double circuit transmission

line. To verify, we have again listed the voltage drops in six-phase transmission line

that are due the line with same load as that of three-phase double circuit line.

Table 4.3 lists the voltage drops across a 30km long 500kV three phase double

circuit and six-phase transmission line for the same load.

This table verifies that the voltage drop across the six-phase transmission line is

greater than that of three-phase double circuit transmission line that is a demerit of

six phase transmission line.

Table 4.3: Voltage drops across the length of transmission line for Six phase with same load as three-

phase.

Sr. No. Phase SPSC T.L Voltage Drop TPDC T.L Voltage Drop

1 A/A 1862 Vrms 1249 Vrms

2 B/B 2366 Vrms 1249 Vrms

3 C/C 2261 Vrms 1249 Vrms

4 D/A’ 1862 Vrms 1249 Vrms

5 E/B’ 2366 Vrms 1249 Vrms

6 F/C’ 2261 Vrms 1249 Vrms

So we note here that the six-phase power transmission line has poor voltage

regulation than that of three-phase double circuit transmission line.

4.7 Summary

In this chapter modeling and comparison of three-phase double circuit and six-

phase single circuit transmission lines are performed in Simulink/MATLAB®.

Quantity of power flow or power transfer capability and voltage drops for both the

transmission line is compared.

Chapter 5 Electromagnetic Field Gradients

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Chapter 5

Electromagnetic Field Gradients

In the recent era the, construction of new electrical power transmission lines are

strongly constrained by the Right of Way Requirement. Increasing cost of land and

legal issues involved in the acquiring land have compelled electric design engineers

to look for alternatives to transmit power to the distribution stations.

One of the major advantages of six-phase transmission is less ROW requirement.

The up-gradation of existing three-phase double circuit transmission line to six-

phase transmission line eliminates the construction of new line and hence ROW

requirement. Moreover, the construction of new six-phase transmission line using

compact structures requires less land for its construction. ROW requirement

directly depends upon the size of tower structures and electromagnetic field limits

imposed by the Environment Safety Authorities. Both of these elements directly

depend on the electric and magnetic field gradients around a transmission line.

In this chapter we analyze the Electric and Magnetic field across a Six-phase

transmission line and compare it with the three-phase double circuit transmission

line under same tower structures. A MATLAB program has been developed for the

calculation and plotting of Six-phase transmission line electric and magnetic field.

Now we start from calculating the magnetic field. Basic definitions and equations

are described first followed by the case study of six-phase transmission line.

5.1 Magnetic Field Basics

An electric charge has an electric field, while an electric current produces a

magnetic field. The magnetic field is considered as static in case of DC

transmission and quasi-static in the case of AC transmission lines. In the calculation


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of magnetic field for transmission lines, some assumptions are involved. First we

establish the basics by calculating a magnetic field for a single conductor line.

5.1.1 Basic Concepts:

A conductor carrying a current I has a magnetic field surrounding it. The relation of

the magnetic field direction to the current direction can be determined by means of

the right-hand rule.

Biot-Savart Law states that the differential magnetic field strength is independent of

the medium and is expressed in vector notationas shown in Fig 5.1:

(5.1)

Figure 5-1: The BiotSavart Law

The distance R is from the center of the current element to the point at which dH is

to be determined. Current elements have no separate existence. All elements

making up the complete current filament contribute to H; and must be included.

The summation leads to the integral form of the Biot-Savart law [19]:

∮

(5.2)

The closed line integral simply requires that all current elements be included in

order to obtain the complete H. The contour may close at infinity.

Ampere’s Law states that the line integral of H about any closed path is exact equal

to the current enclosed by the path.

∮ (5.3)

In order to use Ampere’s law to obtain H there must be considerable degree of

symmetry in the problem.

5.1.2 Application of Ampere’s Law to infinitely long, current

carrying conductor

The conductor is positioned along the Z-axis and carries a current I, i.e. the current

flows in Z direction in a cylindrical coordinate system. By symmetry inspection,

there is no H variation with Z as shown in Fig 5.2. Using the Biot-Savartlaw it is

possible to conclude that the direction of dH is perpendicular to the plane


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containing dL and R and hence is in the direction of [20]. Hence the only

component of H is , and it is only a function of r radius.

Figure 5.2: Magnetic field of aconductor along Z-axis carrying current I

To simplify the integral form, integration is done along the circle of radius r. The

Ampere’s law becomes:

(5.4)

In case of unbalanced faults to ground or unbalanced loads with return through

ground, the depth of the equivalent conductor is given by:

√ ⁄ (5.5)

Where,

The soil resistivity is usually in the order of 100 or 150 ohm-meters and, therefore

for power frequency (50 Hz) currents, the conductor depth is very large, about 1

km. Thus, the influence of the return conductors through ground can be neglected

in practical magnetic field calculations.

5.1.3 Application to Transmission Lines

First, the single conductor case is reviewed as shown in Fig 5.3. The results

obtained are extended for the multi-conductor case.

Figure 5.3: Magnetic Field of a single conductor


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If current I is given as a phasor, then Eq. 5.4 can be used:

| |

(5.6)

√

(5.7)

| |

(5.8)

| |

(5.9)

In case of a multi-conductor line, i represents the conductor number and Iirepresents

the current in conductor i as a phasor as shown in Fig 5.4.[19]

Figure 5.4: Magnetic field of a multi-conductor line

∑

(5.10)

∑

√

(5.11)

∑

∑

(5.12)

∑

∑

(5.13)

| | √

(5.14)

Eq. 5.14 gives the magnitude of the electric field strength vector. This equation can

be plotted against the points (xp,yp) to have a graphical picture of the magnetic

field.

5.1.4 Computer Program for calculation of Magnetic Fields

A program in MATLAB is written for the calculation of magnetic field. The input

to the program is the geometry of the tower, current magnitudes with phasors and

the space (set of points) in which the magnetic field is to be evaluated. The output

of the program is the value of magnetic field strength, a plot of magnetic field


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strength versus distance from transmission line and a complete profile of

transmission line magnetic field strength.

The program is divided into two functions. One of the functions is called by the

other function gives magnetic field strength against a single point input in the form

of x and y coordinates of the point. This function is called again and again for

501x501 points to evaluate magnetic field. The resultant matrix is then plotted

against the x and y arrays to form a magnetic field profile in the form of contours.

Tower geometry to the program is given by the six points, (x1, y1), (x2, y2),….,(x6,

y6). Tower geometry representing these points is given in Fig 5.5.

Figure 5.5: Relation between the lengths and Tower Geometry


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The computer Program is listed in Appendix A.

5.2 Magnetic field strength for Six-phase Line

Here we present the plots of six-phase transmission line and compare them with

those of three phase double circuit transmission line. We start with the plotting the

magnetic field strength for three phase double circuit transmission line and plotting

them.

5.2.1 Magnetic Field of Three-Phase Double Circuit Line

Here we suppose an infinite 220kV three-phase double circuit transmission line

delivering a total load of 1320MVA. The current in a single conductor is 1000A.

The input data to the computer program is given in Table 5.1.

Table 5.1: Input data for three-phase Double Circuit Transmission Line

Sr. No. Xi (m) Yi (m) Current I (A) Phasor (Degrees)

1 6.1 24.38 1000 0o

2 6.1 22.86 1000 120o

3 6.1 21.34 1000 240o

4 6.1 21.34 1000 0o

5 6.1 22.86 1000 240o

6 6.1 24.38 1000 120o

The overall magnetic field profile drawn by the program for three-phase double

circuit transmission line is given in Fig 5.6.

Figure 5.6: Magnetic Field Profile of Three-phase Double Circuit Transmission Line


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While moving away from the transmission line the magnetic field decreases, the

plot of magnetic field strength versus the distance along a slope of 2 is plotted in

Fig 5.7.

Figure 5.7: Magnetic field of three-phase double circuit transmission line.

5.2.2 Magnetic Field of Six-phase Line with same load

We have the same transmission line as above, converted to six-phase, but

delivering same amount of total load of 1320MVA. The current in a single

conductor is 577A. The input data to the computer program is given in Table 5.2.

Table 5.2: Input Data for Six-phase line with same load


1 6.1 24.38 577 0o

2 6.1 22.86 577 60o

3 6.1 21.34 577 120o

4 6.1 21.34 577 180o

5 6.1 22.86 577 240o

6 6.1 24.38 577 300o

The overall magnetic field profile drawn by the program for six-phase single circuit

transmission line is given in Fig 5.8.


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Figure 5.8: Magnetic field Profile of Six-phase line with same Load

5.2.3 Magnetic Field of Six-phase Line with Increased load

We have the same transmission line as above, converted to six-phase, but

delivering 73% extra load than delivered by three-phase double circuit line. The

load is 2283MVA and the current in a single conductor is 1000A. The input data to

the computer program is given in Table 5.3.

Table 5.3: Input Data for Six-phase line with 73% increase in load


1 6.1 24.38 1000 0o

2 6.1 22.86 1000 60o

3 6.1 21.34 1000 120o

4 6.1 21.34 1000 180o

5 6.1 22.86 1000 240o

6 6.1 24.38 1000 300o

The overall magnetic field profile drawn by the program for six-phase single circuit

transmission line is given in Fig 5.10.


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Figure 5.9: Magnetic Field Profile of Six-Phase with increased load

While moving away from the transmission line the magnetic field decreases, the

plot of magnetic field strength versus the distance along a slope of 2 is plotted in

Figure 5.10.

Figure 5-10: Plot of Magnetic field of six-phase line

5.2.4 Results and Conclusion

From above plots, following results are obvious:

1. Magnetic field of three-phase double circuit transmission line is

concentrated near the conductors and has greater strength between the

conductors.

2. Magnetic field around six-phase transmission line with same load is less

than three-phase double circuit transmission line.


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3. Magnetic field strength between the conductors is less for a six-phase

transmission line as compared to that of three-phase double circuit

transmission line.

4. Magnetic Field of a six-phase line with increased load is greater than

magnetic field in three-phase double circuit line. But its strength between

conductors in less than that of three-phase double circuit line.

5. Magnetic field around three-phase double circuit transmission line vanishes

rapidly and disappears completely after a distance of 20m from line.

6. Magnetic field around six-phase line is decreases rapidly in start, and then it

decays slowly, even after 20m from the center of the line it sustains a little

amount of magnetic field strength.

7. Six-phase line magnetic field is less concentrated but sustains long as we

move away from transmission line.

From above statements following conclusions can be made:

1. Magnetic field strength between the conductors of six-phase line is less than

that of three-phase line, so less conductor spacing is required in six-phase

conductors.

2. Magnetic field of the six-phase line sustains a very small value, even after

20m distance from the center of line, but the value is less than 2A/m which

is environmentally safe.

3. So, six-phase transmission line have no trouble in feasibility regarding

magnetic field concerns, but it has a benefit that compact structures can be

made that require less conductor spacing.

5.3 Analysis of transmission line conductor surface

voltage gradients computations

5.3.1 Introduction of Electric fields

The voltage applied to the conductor of a transmission line produce electric field in

the region around the conductor and of course between the conductor and ground.

For DC transmission line the electric field is purely static field in case of AC

transmission line, the electric field is considered as quasi static although they vary

sinusoidally with time at power frequency. Thus the frequency of variation of the

field is sufficiently low to permit the consideration of the electric field


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independently of each other and calculation on the basis of static field concepts.

The analysis of transmission line conductor surface voltage gradients requires an

understanding of the basic assumption and theorems. Before beginning the study of

electromagnetic fields by investigating those fields that originate from stationary

electric charges, let’s start with coulomb’s law for electrostatic forces because it is

fundamental.

It is used then to derive Laplace’s equation which makes it possible to calculate the

electric field strength and voltage produced by transmission lines one of the most

useful tools used in these. The calculation of the electric field produced by

transmission lines is a complex problem because of the following practical aspects:

conductor sag, proximity of towers, uneven conductor and ground surface, finite

ground conductivity etc. certain basic assumptions are involved in all existing

methods for calculating the electric field in the vicinity of transmission line

conductors.

The ground is assumed to be an infinite, horizontal, conducting plane surface. The

conductors are assumed to be smooth, infinitely long circular cylinders parallel to

each other and to the ground plane. The influence of the conductor support

structures and of any objects in the vicinity of the conductors is neglected. The

horizontal spacing between the conductors remains constant at a specified value

and the height above ground of each conductor is an average value equal to H + 2/3

s, where H is the height above ground at the support point and S is the conductor

sag corresponding to the mean annual temperature.

5.3.2 Basic Equations

It has been found experimentally that the force between two stationary electric

point charges Qa and Qb

a) acts along the line joining the two charges,

b) is proportional to the product Qa*Qb

c) is inversely proportional to the square of the distance ‘’r’’ separating

the charges. The results of this experiment are described by

coulomb’s law and given by:

(5.15)

Where F = force, Newton

= unit vector pointing in direction

Qa, Qb = charges, coulombs


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= permittivity of the medium, farads/meter

r = distance between charges, meters

The interaction between point charges and in coulomb’s law can be

consiered as an interaction between and the field of or vice versa.The

electric filed intensity E is defined to be the force per unit charge exerted on a test

charge in the field. Thus the electric filed intensity due to the point charge is

⁄ (5.16)

If the electric field is produced by more than one charge each one produces its own

filed, and resultant E is simply the vector sum of the entire individual E’s by the

principle of superposition. Thus

∑

(5.17)

Where is distance from i to a test point where is measured. The direction of E

is defined as pointing away from a positive charge and towards a negative charge as

shown

Figure 5.11: Vector addition of fields due to two charges.

The total field E is the vector addition of field due to individual charges. Consider a

test point charge Q that can be moved from a to b in an electric field E. The electric

potential is defined as the work required moving it per unit charge. It is

proportional to the electric field strength E and to the distance the charge is moved

parallel to the field. That is

∫ ∫ ∫

(5.17)

Referring to the Fig 5.3 is angle between E and


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In case of a nonuniform field,the electric field E is radial and is inversaly

propotional to squre of the distance r from the source charge.As shown in Fig ,a test

charge is moved from radius r2 to radius r1,from a positive point charge.The

potential difference between the points is given by inseritng Equation (5.16) into

(5.17).

∫

(5.18)

Figure 5.13:Linear path in nonunform electric field

The potential at r1 can be calculated from Equation 5.15 by placing r2 at

infinity.This gives a zero potential at r2 and Equation 5.15 become

(5.19)

This is called the absolute potential of the point due to the charge Q.it was

pointed out in Equation (5.14) that the electric field E is given by the negative rate

Figure 5.12: Potential difference between two points a and b


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of charge or the negative gradient of potential reduces most rapidly. This statement

is abbreviated to expression E=-grad V or V,

And is called either electric field strength or voltage gradient. The del operator is

then defined as a vector operation. In rectangular coordinates

(5.20)

(5.21)

In cylindrical coordinates

(5.22)

(5.23)

According to gauss’s law the flux of E through a closed surface equals the total

charge enclosed within the surface. Gauss’s law provides us with a powerful

method for calculating the electric field intensity E of simple charge distribution.

Gauss’s law stated in integral form is written as

∫ ∫ (5.24)

Where charge density is is the volume enclosed by the surface S, and D is flux

density. Since

Equation 5.24 can be rewritten as

∮

∮ (5.25)

Applying the divergence theorem

if we replace E by in above equation the,

(5.26)

This is Poisson’s equation. The Laplace operator gives

(5.27)

In the region of field where the charge density 𝝆 is zero

(5.28)

This is Laplace’s Equation. The general problem of finding the electrical potential

V corresponding to a given charge distribution amounts to finding a solution of

either Laplace’s or Poisson’s equation that will satisfy the given boundary

condition. When Laplace’s equation is applied to a transmission line, it can be


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solved either directly or numerically to give the voltage near line. The

simplification used because virtually no loss of accuracy and computational

difficulty is reduced greatly [20].

5.3.3 Conductor Surface Electric field strength

Considering now a n-conductor transmission line. It can be represented by n

infinitely-long cylindrical conductors or radii r1 r2…. Rn, placed parallel to and at

heights of h1, h2,….hn above the ground plane, as shown in figure 2.8. by using the

ground plane for imaging, the problem is transformed into that of solving the

electric field of pairs of parallel cylindrical conductors in finite space with equal

and opposite voltage applied to them. The analysis shows that the charge

distribution on each conductor can be represented by means of a line charge located

at a small distance away from the center of the conductor. The distance is a direct

function of H/r. for large values of H/r, as in the case of practical transmission line

configuration the line charge is located very close to the center of the conductor.

( ) ( )

Here

V = column vector of n complex line-to-line voltages, volts

Q = column vector of n complex line charges,

P = n x matrix of potential coefficients,

Figure 5.14: Transmission line of n-conductors


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In order to simplify the inherently complex problem of calculating the electric field

1. The ground is assumed to be infinite horizontal

2. Conductor are assumed to be equipotential

Generally, a practical high voltage transmission line conductor can consist of

several sub conductors. In this case, each conductor bundle is replaced by a single

conductor with an equivalent capacitance the radius of the equivalent conductor for

a regular bundle of n sub conductors is

Where

n = number of sub conductors

r = sub conductor radius, meter

R = bundle radius, meter

The simplification will not affect the accuracy of results at or near ground level,

even though accurate calculation of voltage gradients at the conductor surface

cannot be made using this model.

As we have discussed is the previous section the electric field strength at radius r

from an infinite line.

∫

∫

(5.29)

Considering the system in fig based on the theory of images the ground plane may

be replaced by an image conductor of radius r located at a distance H below the

ground. The heights of conductor above ground as well as the distance between the

individual conductors are very large compared to radii of conductors. Therefore the

charge on each conductor is then represented by a line charge located at its center.

The potential at a point on the surface of conductor in Fig is expressed as that

produced by the line charge Q and its image charge –Q.


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Figure 5.15: Electric fireld produced by source and image conductor

The electric strength at any point p (Xp,Yp) near the ground plane can be

determined as that produced by the line charge Q and its image –Q. From equation

the electric field component E1 produced by +Q is directed along the line joining

the centre of conductor and point P and has a magnitude

| |

(5.30)

(5.31)

Where

(5.32)

X and Y components of E1 are obtained as

| |

(5.33)

| |

(5.34)

Similarly the electric field components is E2 produced by the image charge –Q and

has magnitude

| |

(5.35)

Where,


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√

(5.36)

| |

(5.37)

| |

(5.38)

Thus the resulting electric field Ep at point P is obtained by adding the X and Y

components.

(5.39)

(5.40)

And the magnitude and direction of are

| | √

;

For the DC line the potential V is contents and the electric field at any point is

defined by a space vector having a constants magnitude and direction as given

below .in case of AC line the voltage varies with time

(5.41)

Where effective value of voltage and w is is angular velocity.

Now we expand the system in Fig 5.9 to n conductor of radii R1,R2,…..Rn and

placed parallel at heights of H1,H2,……..Hn, above the ground plane as shown.

With reference to arbitrary coordinate system the coordinate of n conductor are

represented by (X1,Y1), (X2,Y2),…….. (Xn,Yn). Let V1,V2,…..Vn be voltage

applied and Q1,Q2,………Qn be line charges representing and located at the

center of conductor, applying theory of image the ground plane is replaced by

image conductor located at (X1,-Y1), (X2,-Y2),…………….. (Xn,-Yn) and having

potential of –V1,-V2,……-Vn. The image conductor are expressed by line charges

of –Q1,-Q2,…..-Qn. Using the principle of superposition and equation (5.31) we

can write equation for conductor potential.

(

) (5.42)

√( ) ( )

(5.43)

Where,

√( ) ( )

(5.44)


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Figure 5.16: n-conductor system

Rewritten in matrix form, Equation (5.42) is same as Equation

( ) ( )

The formula for diagonal and off diagonal elements of the potential coefficient

matrix P is

(5.45)

(5.46)

In equation 5.45, is replaced with , the bundle equivalent radius, for bundle

conductors.

Since the line voltage are generally known ,and the potential coefficient can be

determined from the line geometry by using equ.5.45 and 5.46 the line charges Q

can be obtained by solving equation

= (5.47)

Following equ.5.15 and 5.42 the X and Y components of the electric field strength

at any point P(Xp,Yp) between the conductor and the ground, produced by the line

charge Qi and its image are obtained

(

| |

| | ) (5.48)

(

| |

| | ) (5.49)


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Where are defined as in Equation 5.42.

For n conductor the resultant X and Y components of the electric field strength at P

are then obtained as

∑

∑ (

| |

| | )

(5.50)

∑

∑ (

| |

| | )

(5.51)

Finally, the resultent potential and electric field strength at P are

∑

(5.52)

√

∑ (

| |

| | )

(5.53)

Equation 5.53 is the required equation for calculation of electric field at a pont P.

5.3.4 Computer Program for calculation of Electric Fields

A program in MATLAB is written for the calculation of electric field. The input to

the program is the geometry of the tower, voltage magnitudes and the space (set of

points) in which the electric field is to be evaluated. The output of the program is

the value of electric field strengths, a plot of magnetic field strength versus distance

from transmission line and a complete profile of transmission line magnetic field

strength.

The program is divided into two functions. One of the functions is called by the

other function gives magnetic field strength against a single point input in the form

of x and y coordinates of the point. This function is called again and again for

501x501 points to evaluate magnetic field. The resultant matrix is then plotted

against the x and y arrays to form a magnetic field profile in the form of contours.

Tower geometry to the program is given by the six points, (x1, y1), (x2,

y2),….,(x6, y6). Tower geometry representing these points is given in Figure 5.5.

The computer Program is listed in Appendix B.

The overall electric field profile drawn by the program for three-phase double

circuit transmission line and six-phase single circuit line is given in Fig. 5.17


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Figure 5.17: Electric field profiles

In case of three phase double circuit the

So by using v=500 in the MATLAB code the electric fields magnitudes graph is

shown below;

Figure 5.18: Plot of Electric Field versus Distance for Three-Phase

In case of six-phase single circuit transmission line reduces by √ times and

becomes equal to the .

So by using 500/√ in MATLAB code the following plot appears.


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Figure 5.19: Plot of Electric Field versus Distance for Six-Phase

The geometry of the tower is same as it is given in Table 5.1 that has also been used

for the calculations of magnetic fields.

5.4 Corona

One of problem associated with HVDC and HVAC transmission lines is corona

power loss. Many attempts were made to solve ionized field using Charge

Simulation Method (CSM), Boundary Element Method, and Finite Element

Method.

But none of them has been taken in account the effect of the diffusion coefficient as

function of electric field and climate temperature and air density, etc.

The present method implements the potentials and electric field at conductor

surface as boundary conditions, however; in previous method deal only with the

potentials in conductor and ground plane and check the field on conductor surface

later.

The latest method for corona power loss calculation is FEM method that is used in

this paper, but some innovations, such as using new updating space charge densities

along electric field lines, instead of using flux-tube and writing continuity current

equation along it. In previous method programming calls for two loops to

convergence, one for convergence of potentials and another for convergence of

electric field at conductor surface. In this method only one loop is needed for

convergence of space charge density, this of course reduces the complexity if

computation and leads to reduction of the number of iterations, for updating space


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charge densities around the conductor, the rung-kutta integration method is used to

calculate charge densities along electric field lines, whereas previous method, using

flux-tubes along electric field lines [21].

5.4.1 Corona loss Calculations

The corona loss in a six-phase line can be obtained using the following empirical

formula, which is valid for three-phase lines also.

=

(f+25) √

(

kW/mile/conductor

where f = system frequency (Hz)

GMD = Geometric mean distance (cm)

= 15th root of all fifteen combinations of distance between the conductors of a six-

phase line

E = Maximum surface gradient (kV/cm)

𝛿 = Relative air density given by (a)

r = outside radius of conductor (cm)

= Corona initiation gradient (kV/cm) given by (b)

Now, 𝛿=

(a)

where b = atmospheric pressure (cm of mercury)

T = atmospheric temperature (°C)

The equation for = (

√ ) m (1+

√ ) (b)

where m = conductor surface factor, varying between 0.12 (wet) to 0.96 (dry).

Basic System Description Data:

SYSTEM VOLTAGE= 138.00 KV

NO. OF PHASES= 6

NO. OF CIRCULTS= 1

NO. OF SUBCONDUCTORS PER PHASE= I

TOTAL NO. OF GROUND WIRES= 2

EARTH RESISTIVITY= 100.00 OHM-METERS

FREQUENCY= 60.00 HZ

BASE POWER= 100.00 MVA

BASE VOLTAGE= 138.00 KV

Table 5.4: Line Configuration and Conductor Data

CONDUCTOR

DESIGNATION

Horizontal

Spacing

(FT)

Height

at

Tower

(FT)

Mid-Span

Clearance

(FT)

Radius

(FT)

GMR

(FT)

A - 68. 56. 0. 0.


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11.0000 0000 0000 0484 0386

B -

14.5000

55.

0000

43.

0000

0.

0484

0.

0386

C -

11.0000

42.

0000

30.

0000

0.

0484

0.

0386

D 11.

0000

42.

0000

30.

0000

0.

0484

0.

0386

E 14

.5000

55.

0000

43.

0000

0.

0484

0.

0386

F 11.0000 68.

0000

56.

0000

0.

0484

0.

0386

GR1 -6.0000 77.

5000

67.

1000

0.

0143

0.

0019

GR2 6.0000 77.

5000

67.

1000

0.

0143

0.

0019

Table 5.5: Results for corona loss

Barometric

pressure

(CM of HG)

Temperature

(°C)

Surface Factor

(CONSTANT)

Critical

Gradient

(KV/CM)

Corona Loss

(KW/Mile)

76. 2000 21. 1111 0. 1000 2. 6823 914.9880

76. 2000 21. 1111 0. 2000 5. 3647 525.7129

76. 2000 21. 1111 0. 3000 8. 0470 243.6815

76. 2000 21. 1111 0. 4000 10. 7294 68.8939

76. 2000 21. 1111 0. 5000 13. 4117 1.3502

76. 2000 21. 1111 0. 6000 16. 0940 0

76. 2000 21. 1111 0. 7000 18. 7764 0

76. 2000 21. 1111 0. 8000 21. 4587 0

76. 2000 21. 1111 0. 9000 24. 1411 0

The above results are obtained using the EPPC- a computer program for six-phase

transmission line design [22].

5.4.2 Corona Precautions for Compact Lines

When the Goudey-Oakdale line was first energized at 93 kV six-phase, the

measured 1 megahertz (MHz) radio noise was higher than expected based on pre-

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Corona is a function of the electric field at the surface of the conductor and

hardware. Traditional laboratory tests for corona acceptability involve setting up a

specimen in a laboratory and energizing at some percentage above normal

operating voltage to check for corona inception. This method has worked well for

many years. However, it is not a complete test, because it is based on voltage, not

electric field. When conductors are more closely spaced than conventional design,

the electric field is greater for the same voltage. Thus, a piece of hardware may test

successfully in the laboratory, but may have excessive corona in actual operation. It

is frequently necessary to specify EHV-type corona free hardware for use on

compact 115 kV lines, because the electric field stress is actually more typical of a

345 kV line than a 115 kV line I ' The conductor shoes used on the original W-

shaped spacers installed in the compact section were of the standard design with

screw threads and nuts protruding from the bottom of the clamps, instead of the

corona-free variety. Also, fiber optic cable was initially wrapped on the bottom two

phases the entire length from Goudey to Oakdale. These were suspected of

contributing to the elevated radio noise levels.

An ultrasonic sound detector and VHF radio receiver were used to verify that the

spacer hardware and fiber optic cable were contributing to the elevated noise levels.

Measurements with these types of instruments taken in the compact section

revealed the following:

The ultrasonic detector revealed a raspy sound from the bottom two phases

similar to gap discharges. The bottom two phases clearly manifested

significantly greater electrical discharge of a different type than the other

four phases. These tests were performed from a bucket at approximately 45

feet above the ground. At this elevation unaided audible noise could be

heard in fair weather coming off the line. It was not possible to determine

which conductors were primarily contributing to the sound heard by ear.

Using the ultrasonic detector from the bucket between the tower and the

first in-span spacer, the noise was greater pointing at the spacer than at the

tower.

With the bucket alongside the spacer, the ultrasonic noise was greatest off

the bottom phases, with the maximum at the spacers. There was also a little

noise off the upper four phases which seemed to be coming from the ends of


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the conductor clamps of the spacers. No noise was detected from the ends of

the armor rods.

245 MHz noise peaked with a directional antenna pointed at the in-span

spacers from the bucket located between the tower and the first spacer. It

was not possible to distinguish the relative level of noise from the different

phases [23].

5.4.3 Results

Fig. 5.17 and fig. 5.18 clearly indicates that magnitude of electric field in case of

six-phase transmission is relatively smaller in magnitude. From this it can be

concluded that size of insulator required in six phase transmission towers will be

less as compared to the three-phase double circuit and size of tower will also be

compact as ground clearances and mid span clearances will be reduced. Eventually,

corona loss, radio interference, TV interference and formation of ozone due to

corona will also reduce as electric field strengths are diminished.

5.5 Summary

In this chapter electromagnetic field gradients of a transmission line have been

discussed. Computer programs are written in MATLAB and are used for plotting

the profiles of electric and magnetic fields in both three and six-phase transmission

lines. Finally, on the basis of electric field, corona loss in the transmission line is

determined. The results are in favor of six-phase transmission line. That is, six-

phase line has lower electromagnetic fields and corona loss.

Chapter 6 System Modifications and Cost Analysis

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Chapter 6

System Modifications and Cost

Analysis

High phase order, the use of more than three phases for power transmission, has

been extensively studied in the last ten years. A number of papers and reports have

presented technical characteristics and benefits to be obtained by the use of more

than three phases. Increased power transfer over existing rights of way and reduced

electrical environmental impact are two of these benefits. However, for a

technology to be applied, it must be economically as well as technically beneficial.

After power transmission been analyzed by using the six phase system, it can be

concluded that, the six phase system is one an alternative to replace double three

phase circuit. Studies performed prove that transmission line with six phase system

has several advantages as high phase transmission line. Six phase transmission line

system get enhance the capability delivery as many 73% over with double circuit

three-phase system. Number phase increase will cause reduction gradient conductor

surface. For reduction of corona effect, audio noise, television and radio

interference and magnetic field giving good impact to the environmental. By

implement small development structure on the system use, it found affordable to

enhance the capability overhead line space on it system advantages.

Six-phase has already been shown to be an economic uprating tool for double

circuit lines. In this chapter, the modifications required in conversion of a three-

phase double circuit transmission line to a six-phase lines are discussed and

discussing the savings/expenses in terms of cost in all the equipment. Later a cost

analysis is performed in which a 500kV six-phase line is compared for relative

economics with a 500 kV three-phase double circuit design.


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6.1 System Modifications

In this section major modifications required in the power transmission system in

conversion of a three-phase double circuit transmission line to a six-phase

transmission line are discussed.

6.1.1 Six-Phase Conversion Transformers

As discussed in chapter 3, the most suitable way for the production of six-phase is

by using three-phase to six-phase conversion transformer. It can either be

constructed by using two three-phase transformers or six single phase transformers.

In practical conversion of three-phase double circuit transmission line to six-phase

line requires the installation of new six-phase transformers. [18] However

depending upon the life, the existing transformers can be used in forming a

transformer conversion bank. At high voltage levels usually three-single phase

transformers are used to form the three-phase transformer, so in six-phase

conversion, three more transformers need to be installed. In case a three phase

transformer is installed, then another three-phase need to be purchased. So in using

the existing transformers in forming the six-phase conversion bank there is saving

of three single phases (or a three phase) transformers.

Further, the installation of new three-phase transformers is justifiable. As the power

transmission capacity is being enhanced, the transformer required must be of higher

rating to meet the enhanced power flow. So, the transformers of higher rating are

always needed even if the method of power transfer capability enhancement is

other than six-phase transmission.

6.1.2 Six Phase Positioning

Design of Substation modifications for six phase transmission requires careful

attention to detail regarding the phasing arrangement, since it will have greater than

normal impact on the physical arrangements. Since the six-phase configuration is

mostly achieved through the use of two three-phase transformers using Delta-Wye

and Delta-Inverted Wye configurations, the phasing arrangement of the six phase

system (1-2-3-4-5-6) can be visualized as being built with subsets of two three

phase systems, one set comprised of phase 1-3-5 and the second comprised of

phase 2-4-6. In vector the two sets are 180o out of phase, but when electrically

configured into a six phase system, it will result in vector displacement of 60

degrees between adjacent phases.[24] Proper phasing is exercised to ensure that

each three phase conductor subset of the six-phase system is connected to the


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appropriate transformer terminals at each end of the line. In addition, adequate

clearances are maintained during phase transposition of conductors at the

secondaries of transformers since the voltage difference between adjacent phases

conductors could be 1 pu or 1.73 pu or 2 pu as discussed in chapter 2. This was a

critical issue for the conductor connections between the transformer take-off

structure and first tower of transmission line. So it requires space and structures for

the said purpose at the substation with extension is the ground grid that ultimately

appears in the form of increase in cost.

Phase transposition from the transformers to the first transmission tower of the six

phase line could have been achieved in one of two ways:

1. Provision of phase transposition buses on top of the takeoff structure.

2. Phase transposition at the transmission tower itself utilizing additional

insulator strings and cross over jumpers to achieve the designated vector

configuration.

6.1.3 Six-phase Bays

Apart from the need for the positioning structures transformer and switching bays

are required for six-phase at high voltages. [25] These bays provide housing for the

six-phase transformers and circuit breakers respectively. These structures are

similar to that of the phase positioning structures and also have a similar impact on

cost.

6.1.4 Protection

The concept of protection in six-phase is entirely different from that of three-phase

transmission system. Faults in six-phase transmission lines are much more

complicated than that of three-phase transmission lines, and the types of short-

circuit faults are as many as 120 in species that is only 11 in three-phase system.

Further, the number of significant faults in six-phase is 23 whereas in three-phase

are only 5.

Currently, foreign scholars have conducted some research on the six-phase

transmission system faults. Reference [26] accurately expressed the symmetrical

arrangement electromagnetic coupling sequence and derived the fault current

expression based on the analysis of various fault types of six-phase system.

Seeking the complexity of protection in six-phase transmission system it must be

given attention. So, it requires the installation of intelligent and sophisticated

protection equipment for current differential line protection and appropriate


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transformer protection. Also requires specially modified auto reclosing and

synchronizing relays, breaker failure protection for each line breaker, pole

disagreement protection, and metering. This is a costing factor in six-phase system.

6.1.5 Transmission line Modifications

In uprating three-phase double circuit transmission line to six-phase transmission

line, 73% power enhancement is achieved. That is the power transferring is under

the same structures. It is proved in chapter 4, that even after converting a three-

phase double circuit transmission line to six-phase single circuit transmission line,

there is no change in the line currents. The currents in each phase have the same

magnitudes as before in three-phase double circuit transmission line conductors.

So, there is no need of re-conductoring, which is the major cost saving in six-phase

transmission system.

6.1.6 Insulation Requirements

We know that in six-phase transmission line, the phase to ground voltage increases

to line to line voltage. Thus the system voltage is again the same as in three-phase

double circuit transmission line. Calculations done in chapter 2 showed that the

maximum potential that exists between any two phases in a six-phase transmission

system is not more than 2 p.u. Research shows that if proper [27] positioning of all

the six-phases is done on an existing three-phase double circuit transmission tower,

there is no need to provide extra insulators on transmission line. This is again

saving in terms of cost.

If the load is not increased in conversion from three-phase double circuit

transmission line to six-phase transmission line, that is the line to line voltage is

reduced to phase to ground voltages, the insulation requirements considerably

reduce due to reduction in the system voltage.

6.1.7 Tower Structures

Transmission towers are priced according to their weight. Thus, tower weight is a

primary parameter in the economic analysis. Each tower was fully designed and all

members properly sized. Three-phase double circuit transmission line to six-phase

transmission line reduces the requirements of supporting structures. [28]

Transmission towers are designed to carry the load of the conductors hanged with

the insulators. As in three-phase to six phase conversion, there is no need to

reconductoring nor are the excessive insulators required. So, as a result the steel

structures required to carry the conductor and insulators reduced. Further, due to


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lesser electric field in six-phase power transmission, the less spacing requirement

between the six-phase conductors results in the smaller arms of transmission tower.

So, in constructing a new transmission six-phase line in comparison to three-phase

double circuit line has a lot of saving in terms of capital required.

6.1.8 Right of Ways

The required width of Right of Way is based on electrical system parameters. As

discussed in previous chapters that electric and magnetic field gradients of a three-

phase to six-phase converted transmission line are within the limits governed by the

health authorities. So, the Right of Way span required for six-phase power

transmission line is not greater than that of three-phase transmission line. Further,

reduced electromagnetic field gradients results in compact structures allow a lot of

saving in constructing a new six-phase transmission line.

While there is a minimum required width for any transmission line, it would not be

correct to assume that all utilities would use the minimum. Also, the cost of ROW

varies widely for different locations and areas, making it difficult to assign a

meaningful dollar-per-acre ROW cost. For these reasons, cost differences for the

candidate lines studied are presented only as a single illustration, and are not

included in the general case. The ROW requirements of EHV high phase order

lines are less than those of three-phase double circuit transmission lines, and can

result in a significant cost advantage [29].

6.2 Cost Analysis

In this section we introduce a transmission line carrying a specific amount of load.

Which is to be uprated to carry some extra load, the options considered are the six-

phase conversion and other cheapest possible i.e. the re-conductoring of existing

line with a conductor having greater thermal capacity. For this Economic Analysis,

it is assumed that there is a double circuit 500 kV line between two substations

which requires an increase in power flow capability. The existing line was assumed

to be constructed with 795 kcmil ACSR (Drake) conductors, with combined

capability for the two circuits of 1400 MVA. The existing substation was assumed

to be a 500 kV breaker and a half arrangement with 1200 ampere rated equipment.

The system was assumed to require uprating to carry an additional 900 MVA.

One option to obtain a rating increase would be to reconductor the line with 795

kcmil ACSR conductor by bundling with the existing conductor. For the assumed


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line and substations, this option do require substation modifications, reinforcement

of tangent structures, replacement of dead end and angle structures, and new line

hardware. The other option was to convert the line to operate at 500 kV six-phase,

using two three-phase (six single-phase) transformers for phase conversion at each

end. Re-conductoring increased the line's thermal capacity to 2800 MVA, and the

six-phase conversion increased the thermal capacity to 2420 MVA. Both options

therefore gave similar thermal ratings. The six-phase conversion would result in

higher surge impedance loading, which may be a consideration for longer lines.

Costs of for different equipment are listed below. These costs are obtained from the

reference [30]. These costs were available in South African Rand and are converted

to US dollars.

Table 6.1: Cost for the Equipment to be installed in Six-Phase line

Sr. No. Equipment Cost (Per Unit) Total Cost

1 Line Feeder Bay (4) $ 382075 $ 1528300

2 Transformer Bay (4) $ 280550 $ 1122200

3 Single Phase

Transformers (6)

(400MVA Each)

$ 541600 $ 3249600

4 Line ( km) $ 73500/km $ 73500

Total Cost $ 5900100 + 73500

This is a typical up gradation cost of three-phase double circuit transmission line to

six-phase transmission line. In which three single phase transformers are assumed

to form three-phase transformer formerly. So, in this cost analysis, the six already

used transformers at both ends are used, only six new transformers are installed

three at each end. Now for the sake of comparison we also take the uprating of an

existing three-phase double circuit transmission line to enhance the power transfer

capability, by reconductoring the line. The cost of the equipment to be installed is

given in the following table.

It is quite easily observable from the two tables that the terminal equipment in six-

phase line is more costly in than a three-phase line. However, there is a saving in

the transmission line equipment. So it appears to be more feasible for long length

transmission lines.


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Table 6.2: Cost of the equipment for uprating of three-phase double circuit line.

Sr.

No.

Equipment Cost (Per Unit) Total Cost

1 Line Feeder Bay (2) $ 520150 $ 1040300

2 Transformer Bay (2) $ 376584 $ 735168

3 Three- Phase

Transformers (2)

(400MVA Each)

$ 1992700 $ 3985400

4 Line ( km) $ 90780/km $ 90780

Total Cost $ 5760868 + 90780

At the end of the two tables above, the total cost equation for six-phase and three-

phase double circuit transmission line is given. These equations are equated to give

the breakeven distance, i.e. the length of line where the cost of six-phase line is

equal to that of three-phase double circuit transmission line. This is the minimum

length for which the six-phase line is beneficial.

Figure 6.1: Plot of Total Line Costs for Six-phase and three-phase double circuit lines.

Figure shows that breakeven distance occurs at 9km. So, for this particular line the

six-phase configuration of transmission line capability is enhanced only if the line

has a length greater than 9km.


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6.3 Summary

In this chapter various system modifications are discussed that are needed in

uprating an existing three-phase double circuit transmission line. Saving and costs

in substation equipment, protection equipment and lines are discussed. At the end a

cost comparison of six-phase transmission line made with a three-phase

transmission line and it was found that a 500kV transmission line has a benefit is

uprating to six-phase line in terms of cost if the line length is more than 6 km.

Chapter 7 Conclusions and Future Recommendations

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Chapter 7

Conclusions and Future

Recommendations

This thesis provides a base for the six-phase transmission system and it explains

some basic rules about the six phase power, where the complexity in different

voltages in six-phase system is discussed in detail. Moreover, methods have been

established for the production of six-phase power and analysis has been performed

on the three-phase to six-phase conversion transformers. After establishing basics,

six-phase transmission line is modeled in MATLAB Simulink and

SimPowerSystems. Where analyses have been performed for the power

enhancement capability, checked and verified the voltage and phasor relationships

developed earlier. The voltage drop along the length of a six-phase transmission

line is also discussed as a comparison with three-phase double circuit transmission

line. Later on, Electric and Magnetic Field Gradients in a transmission line are

discussed and analyzed. A comparison of three-phase double circuit transmission

line with six-phase transmission line is done.

In this chapter the results of all the analysis performed are summarized and

discussed. The conclusions are made and limitations of this study are discussed and

finally recommendations are made for further study in this field.

7.1 Results and Conclusions

Following results and conclusions can be made from the calculations, analyses and

simulation performed in this project.

1. In three phase to six-phase conversion, line to line voltage can be made

equal to phase to ground voltage or alternatively phase to ground voltage


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can be increased to line to line voltage. This voltage level transform

depends upon conversion transformers. Four different types of voltages

exist in Six-phase system those are phase-to-ground voltage, between

adjacent phases, between phases separated by one intermediate phase and

between opposite phases.

2. Out of five common transformer configurations, Double Delta and Y-Y &

Y-Inverted Y configuration decrease line to line voltage to make equal to

phase to neutral voltage, whereas in ∆-Y & ∆-Inverted Y, Diametrical and

Double Y configuration phase to neutral voltage is increased to line to line

voltage.

3. Six-phase transmission line parameters such as SIL, Line Loadibility and

stability can be computed by using the same techniques as used for three-

phase transmission line.

4. Six-phase transmission have several advantages over the three-phase

transmission that include higher power transfer capability, increased

utilization of right of way, increased power density, smaller line structures,

less insulation requirements, better stability margins, lower corona and field

effects and better lighting performance.

5. Simulation results show that power transfer capability is enhanced in six-

phase transmission in comparison to three-phase by 73% with the same line

current and same line-to line voltage.

6. Voltage Drops across the six-phase transmission line are greater than three-

phase transmission line and has poor voltage regulation and poor voltage

stability with increase in distance and power flow respectively. This is a

drawback of six-phase power transmission line.

7. Magnetic field plots of six-phase line show that under the same loads of as

of a three-phase double circuit transmission line, magnetic fields are less

than three-phase double circuit transmission line. But with 73% power

enhancement magnetic fields are a bit increased but are far less than the

limits set by the Environment and Health Authorities.

8. Electric field plots of six-phase transmission line are also less than those of

three-phase double circuit transmission line, that gives a room for the

compaction of transmission structures and also provide cost saving for

insulators.


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9. Corona Loss in Six-phase is also less due to low electric field profiles.

10. Seeking these benefits, a three-phase double circuit transmission line can be

converted to six-phase line on the existing transmission structures, only

modifications required are to be made at terminals.

11. Cost comparison of power capability enhancement of three-phase double

circuit transmission line by reconductoring to that converting to six-phase

show that six-phase is more economical if line length is more than 9

kilometers.

So it is concluded that six-phase transmission is a solution to the limitations offered

in three-phase power transfer capability enhancement due to unavailability of right

of ways, electric and magnetic fields constraints due to health hazards and provides

a cost effective solution of upgrading existing transmission lines to six-phase lines.

So 73% more power can be transferred by the existing transmission lines without

any modifications in transmission lines but the modifications are made at sending

and receiving end of transmission line in the form of conversion and inversion

transformer. For the same load, corona loss, radio interference, TV interference etc.

are reduced due to which clearances required from the tower or in other sense size

of tower is reduced to much extent. All these results have been verified with the

help of simulations performed on Simulink® and MATLAB™ programs.

7.2 Project Limitations and Future Recommendations

Following are the project limitations and future recommendations for six phase

power transmission system:

1. In this project, the simulation of six-phase power transmission line is

performed on MATLAB Simulink and SimPowerSystems. The accuracy of

MATLAB is limited. Professional power software should be used in future

for more accurate results like PSCAD, PSSE etc.

2. For the calculations of magnetic and electric fields, dedicated tools are

developed in MATLAB by our own that provide the two dimensional

profile of the fields. In future research can be performed on the professional

tools that give three dimensional plots of field gradients with more accurate

results such as EMF WORKSTATION.

3. In this project transformer connections and their primary and secondary

voltage levels are analyzed for six-phase conversion banks. A more detailed


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studied is needed for six-phase transformers and its characteristic under six-

phase operation.

4. Research should be done at practical level by the Transmission companies

by implementing hardware on a long length of transmission line e.g. NTDC

should consider six-phase transmission lines for future transmission line

construction.

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Appendix A MATLAB Function for magnetic field calculation

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Appendix A

MATLAB function for

magnetic field calculations

A.1 Function for magnetic fields

xp=0;

yp=0;

x1=-6.1; x2=-6.1; x3=-6.1; x4=6.1; x5=6.1; x6=6.1;

y1=24.38; y2=22.86; y3=21.34; y6=24.38; y5=22.86; y4=21.34;

a=1/2; b=sqrt(3)/2; I=1000;

R1= sqrt(power((xp-x1),2)+ power((y1-yp), 2) ); R2= sqrt(power((xp-x2),2)+ power((y2-yp), 2) ); R3= sqrt(power((xp-x3),2)+ power((y3-yp), 2) ); R4= sqrt(power((xp-x4),2)+ power((y4-yp), 2) ); R5= sqrt(power((xp-x5),2)+ power((y5-yp), 2) ); R6= sqrt(power((xp-x6),2)+ power((y6-yp), 2) );

Ir1 = I*1; Ii1=0*I; Ir2 = I*a; Ii2=-b*I; Ir3 = -a*I; Ii3=-b*I; Ir4 = -1*I; Ii4=0*I; Ir5 = -a*I; Ii5=b*I; Ir6 = a*I; Ii6=b*I;


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Hpxr1 = Ir1*(y1-yp)/(2*pi*power(R1, 2)); Hpxr2 = Ir2*(y2-yp)/(2*pi*power(R2, 2)); Hpxr3 = Ir3*(y3-yp)/(2*pi*power(R3, 2)); Hpxr4 = Ir4*(y4-yp)/(2*pi*power(R4, 2)); Hpxr5 = Ir5*(y5-yp)/(2*pi*power(R5, 2)); Hpxr6 = Ir6*(y6-yp)/(2*pi*power(R6, 2));

Hpxr = Hpxr1 + Hpxr2 + Hpxr3 + Hpxr4 + Hpxr5 + Hpxr6 ;

Hpxi1 = Ii1*(y1-yp)/(2*pi*power(R1, 2)); Hpxi2 = Ii2*(y2-yp)/(2*pi*power(R2, 2)); Hpxi3 = Ii3*(y3-yp)/(2*pi*power(R3, 2)); Hpxi4 = Ii4*(y4-yp)/(2*pi*power(R4, 2)); Hpxi5 = Ii5*(y5-yp)/(2*pi*power(R5, 2)); Hpxi6 = Ii6*(y6-yp)/(2*pi*power(R6, 2));

Hpxi = Hpxi1 + Hpxi2 + Hpxi3 + Hpxi4 + Hpxi5 + Hpxi6 ;

Hpyr1 = Ir1*(xp-x1)/(2*pi*power(R1, 2)); Hpyr2 = Ir2*(xp-x2)/(2*pi*power(R2, 2)); Hpyr3 = Ir3*(xp-x3)/(2*pi*power(R3, 2)); Hpyr4 = Ir4*(xp-x4)/(2*pi*power(R4, 2)); Hpyr5 = Ir5*(xp-x5)/(2*pi*power(R5, 2)); Hpyr6 = Ir6*(xp-x6)/(2*pi*power(R6, 2));

Hpyr = Hpyr1 + Hpyr2 + Hpyr3 + Hpyr4 + Hpyr5 + Hpyr6;

Hpyi1 = Ii1*(xp-x1)/(2*pi*power(R1, 2)); Hpyi2 = Ii2*(xp-x2)/(2*pi*power(R2, 2)); Hpyi3 = Ii3*(xp-x3)/(2*pi*power(R3, 2)); Hpyi4 = Ii4*(xp-x4)/(2*pi*power(R4, 2)); Hpyi5 = Ii5*(xp-x5)/(2*pi*power(R5, 2)); Hpyi6 = Ii6*(xp-x6)/(2*pi*power(R6, 2));

Hpyi = Hpyi1 + Hpyi2 + Hpyi3 + Hpyi4 + Hpyi5 + Hpyi6;

Hpx = Hpxr + j*Hpxi Hpy = Hpxr + j*Hpyi

Hx=[Hpx Hpy]

A.2 Function for Plotting Profiles

x=-25:0.1:25; y=0:0.1:50; H=zeros(501,501); for d=1:501 for e=1:501 H(d,e)= magnet14 (x(1,e), y(1,d)); end end H figure contour(x,y,H,2000);

1. Function for Plotting Characteristics y=0:0.1:50 x=(y-22.86*(ones(size(y))))/(-2);


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R=zeros(size(x)) H=zeros(501,1) for d=1:501 H(d,1) = abs(magnet14 (x(1,d), y(1,d))); R(1,d)=sqrt(power(x(1,d),2)+ power((22.86-y(1,d)), 2)

);

end H

plot(R,H);

Appendix B MATLAB function for electric field calculations

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Appendix B

MATLAB function for

Electric field calculations

B.1 Function for six-phase function [ Ep ] = elect( xp, yp );

x=[-6.1; -6.1; -6.1; 6.1; 6.1; 6.1];

y=[24.38; 22.86; 21.34; 24.38; 22.86; 21.34];

ri=0.025;

v=500/1.73;

L=zeros(6,6); P=L; l=L; for d=1 : 6 for e= 1 : 6

L(d,e)= sqrt((x(d,1)-x(e,1))^2+ (y(d,1)+y(e,1))^2 ); l(d,e)= sqrt((x(d,1)-x(e,1))^2+ (y(d,1)-y(e,1))^2 ); if d ~= e P(d,e)=(1/(2*pi*8.8e-12))*(log(L(d,e)/l(d,e))); else P(d,d)=(1/(2*pi*8.8e-12))*(log(2*y(d,1)/ri)); end end end

V = [v*exp(1i*0*pi/3); v*exp(1i*1*pi/3); v*exp(1i*2*pi/3);

v*exp(1i*3*pi/3); v*exp(1i*4*pi/3); v*exp(1i*5*pi/3)];

Q=inv(P)*V;

Lip=zeros(6,1); lip=Lip; Ep=0; for d=1:6 Lip(d,1)= sqrt((x(d,1)-xp)^2+ (y(d,1)+yp)^2 );


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lip(d,1)= sqrt((x(d,1)-xp)^2+ (y(d,1)-yp)^2 ); Ep = Ep + (-1/(2*pi*8.8e-

12))*Q(d,1)*((lip(d,1))/((abs(lip(d,1)))^2) -

(Lip(d,1)/((abs(Lip(d,1)))^2))); end Ep=abs(Ep); End

B.2 Function for three-phase

function [ Ep ] = elect( xp, yp );

x=[-6.1; -6.1; -6.1; 6.1; 6.1; 6.1];

y=[24.38; 22.86; 21.34; 24.38; 22.86; 21.34];

ri=0.025;

v=500;

L=zeros(6,6); P=L; l=L; for d=1 : 6 for e= 1 : 6

L(d,e)= sqrt((x(d,1)-x(e,1))^2+ (y(d,1)+y(e,1))^2 ); l(d,e)= sqrt((x(d,1)-x(e,1))^2+ (y(d,1)-y(e,1))^2 ); if d ~= e P(d,e)=(1/(2*pi*8.8e-12))*(log(L(d,e)/l(d,e))); else P(d,d)=(1/(2*pi*8.8e-12))*(log(2*y(d,1)/ri)); end end end

V = [v*exp(1i*0*pi/3); v*exp(1i*1*pi/3); v*exp(1i*2*pi/3);

v*exp(1i*3*pi/3); v*exp(1i*4*pi/3); v*exp(1i*5*pi/3)];

Q=inv(P)*V;

Lip=zeros(6,1); lip=Lip; Ep=0; for d=1:6 Lip(d,1)= sqrt((x(d,1)-xp)^2+ (y(d,1)+yp)^2 ); lip(d,1)= sqrt((x(d,1)-xp)^2+ (y(d,1)-yp)^2 ); Ep = Ep + (-1/(2*pi*8.8e-

12))*Q(d,1)*((lip(d,1))/((abs(lip(d,1)))^2) -

(Lip(d,1)/((abs(Lip(d,1)))^2))); end Ep=abs(Ep); end


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1. Function for Plotting the Profiles x=-25:0.1:25; y=0:0.1:50; H=zeros(501,501); for d=1:501 for e=1:501 H(d,e)= elect(x(1,e), y(1,d)); end end figure contour(x,y,H,2000);

2. Function for Plotting the Field Strengths y=0:0.1:50; x=(y-22.86*(ones(size(y))))/(-2); R=zeros(size(x)); H=zeros(501,1); for d=1:501 H(d,1) = abs(elect (0, y(1,d))); R(1,d)=sqrt(power(x(1,d),2)+ power((22.86-y(1,d)), 2)

);

end figure plot(R,H);

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