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Each generator in the system is represented by a source voltage in
series with the appropriate reactance and resistance. To simplify the
calculations, all resistance and the magnetizing current for each transformer are
neglected. For transmission lines, the line’s shunt capacitance and resistance are
neglected. Motor loads, whether synchronous or induction, are included in the
network as generated EMF’s in series with the appropriate reactance. Static
loads are mostly neglected in fault studies.
Negative Sequence Networks
Three-phase generators and motors have only positive sequence-
generated voltages. Thus, the negative sequence network model will not contain
voltage sources associated with rotating machinery. Note that the negative
sequence impedance will in general be different from the positive sequence
values. For static devices such as transmission lines and transformers, the
negative sequence impedances have the same values as the corresponding
positive sequence impedances.
The current-limiting impedances between the generator’s neutral and
ground will not appear in either the positive or negative sequence network. This
arises simply because positive and negative sequence currents are balanced.
Zero Sequence Networks
The zero sequence network of a system depends on the nature of the
connections of the three-phase windings for each of the system’s components.
Delta-Connected Winding
Zero sequence currents can exist in the phase windings of the delta
connection. However, since we have the requirement
0000
IIII
CBA
===
we conclude that the line currents coming out of a delta winding are zero. For
example,
0
00
=−=
BAAB
III
This situation is shown in Figure 7.6.
The single-phase equivalent zero sequence network for a delta-
connected load with zero sequence impedance Z
0
is shown in Figure 7.7.
Wye-Connected Winding
When a neutral return wire is present, zero sequence currents will pass
both in the phase windings as well as on the lines. The neutral current I
N
will be