Electrical help?

[Jared]

Hello all I've got a homework problem I kind of have to solve for school by tuesday afternoon and I'm kind of stuck on it.

If anyone can help shed some light on the situation I would greatly appreciate it!

Thanks, Jared

An electrical power generating station produces 760 kilowatts. The electrical power is distributed at a 120 volt level. Power loss in the electrical distribution lines is 360 kilowatts. What would you do to correct this problem? (Be specific supporting answers with electrical paramaters based on calculations).

I obviously figure I need to use a tranformer to step up the voltage when it leaves the distribution center and step it back down when it reaches the customer but I have no clue on what type of transformer to use at each end.....any ideas?

[Sytse]

You also might want to change the wire material and diameter. Silver would be very nice and teh thicker the better.

bout the transformator, pfew... Physics class sure was a long time ago... sorry.

[eno]

You've already answered your own question ......... two step transformers ........ one to step up one to step back down.

[Jared]

lol, I'm "assuming" that since we are talking about transformers that we are supposed to use two transformers.

What is confusing me is how to figure out from the numbers he gave us what kind of transformers we shall need to use to get the correct voltages at the right places...

[SilverFox441]

The transformers will be matching...you want 120VAC on the output and higher voltages on the transmission legs. Step-up at the generator and step-down at the end user.

Start by calculating the factors affecting line losses...you know the loss and the input voltage and power.

Now install the transformers (say 100-1?) and recalculate the losses.

You'll soon have an answer you like.

[Jared]

Bless you my son..

that was easier than I was trying to make it.. Go figure.....

seriously thanks..