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Question

State TRUE/FALSE for following statements.

1. In a delta-delta system, the line voltage and phase voltage are equal.

2. When a Y-connected load is supplied by voltages in abc phase sequence, the line voltages lag the corresponding phase voltages by 30°.

The correct answer is

1 - TRUE, 2 - FALSE

Analyzing Delta-Delta System Voltage Relationship

Let's examine the first statement: "In a delta-delta system, the line voltage and phase voltage are equal."

  • In a delta ($\Delta$) connection, each line is connected directly across one phase winding of the source or load.
  • The voltage across a phase winding is called the phase voltage, denoted as $V_{ph}$.
  • The voltage between any two lines is called the line voltage, denoted as $V_L$.
  • Because the lines are directly connected to the phase windings in a delta configuration, the line voltage is exactly the same as the phase voltage.
  • Therefore, the statement $V_L = V_{ph}$ for a delta-delta system is TRUE.

Evaluating Y-Connected Load Voltage Sequence

Now, let's look at the second statement: "When a Y-connected load is supplied by voltages in abc phase sequence, the line voltages lag the corresponding phase voltages by 30°."

  • In a Y (or Wye/Star) connection, phase voltages are measured from the neutral point to each line (e.g., $V_{an}$, $V_{bn}$, $V_{cn}$).
  • Line voltages are measured between pairs of lines (e.g., $V_{ab}$, $V_{bc}$, $V_{ca}$).
  • The relationship between line voltage ($V_L$) and phase voltage ($V_{ph}$) in a Y-connected system is given by $V_L = \sqrt{3} V_{ph}$.
  • Crucially, the line voltage leads the corresponding phase voltage by 30 degrees. For example, the line voltage $V_{ab}$ leads the phase voltage $V_{an}$ by $30^{\circ}$.
  • The statement claims that line voltages *lag* the corresponding phase voltages by $30^{\circ}$. This is incorrect; they lead.
  • Therefore, the statement is FALSE.

Conclusion

Based on the analysis of both statements:

  • Statement 1: TRUE
  • Statement 2: FALSE

This corresponds to the option where statement 1 is TRUE and statement 2 is FALSE.

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Important Questions from Three Phase Circuits

  1. The direction of rotation of a three-phase induction motor is determined by its ________.

  2. The real power taken by three-phase load is given by -

  3. A phase sequence indicator rotates clockwise for phase sequence of RYB. If the phase sequence is changed to BRY, it will _______.

  4. If a phase sequence indicator rotates clockwise for a phase sequence of RYB, then what happens when the phase sequence is changed to BRY?

  5. In a star-connected system, the phase angle difference between line and phase voltage is:

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