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You reduce voltage drop by increasing conductor size. As a general rule, if you believe you have a voltage drop problem, install the next size larger conductor.

Voltage drop can be calculated using the formula E=IR, where I is the anticipated current required by the load, R is the resistance of the conductor, and E is voltage, or in this case is voltage drop. If the answer for E is more than 3% of the circuit voltage or 5% of the service voltage, you need to increase conductor size.

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By increasing the supply voltage of the transmission line. This is why very high voltages are used in electrical transmission systems.

As always, if you are in doubt about what to do, the best advice anyone should give you is to call a licensed electrician to advise what work is needed.

Before you do any work yourself,

on electrical circuits, equipment or appliances,

always use a test meter to ensure the circuit is, in fact, de-energized.

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To reduce power losses in transmission lines the voltage is made?

Much higher.


Why are transformers used to increase the voltage before transmission?

Using a higher voltage reduces power losses during transmission.


How does changing the voltage increase the efficiency of power transmission?

Changing the voltage during power transmission increases efficiency by reducing current flow for the same power level, which minimizes energy losses due to resistance in the transmission lines. Higher voltage allows for lower current, resulting in reduced I²R losses (where I is current and R is resistance). This means that less energy is wasted as heat, improving the overall efficiency of the power transmission system. Additionally, efficient voltage levels can enable longer transmission distances with less energy loss.


What is the need of extra high voltage transmission?

You want to deliver power as efficiently as possible. For the same input power, the higher the voltage, the lower the current required. The lower the current, the lower the ohmic power loss (R * I^2) during power transmission in the electric cable.Answerallows the use of conductors of practicable sizeeconomics (less volume of copper)reduce voltage drop along linereduce energy losses along line


What are the advantages of 750Kv high voltage?

A high voltage like 750kV is used in transmission lines because this reduces the current in the wires for a given amount of power. A reduced current will reduce the power lost in transmission (I^2R).CommentFar more importantly than reducing line losses, it reduces the voltage drop along the line which would, otherwise, be enormous!

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Why is the voltage stepped up before transmission?

Voltage is stepped up before transmission in electrical power systems to reduce energy losses during long-distance transmission. According to Ohm's Law, power loss is proportional to the square of the current, so by increasing the voltage and reducing the current, the power loss can be minimized. Additionally, higher voltages allow for the use of thinner and lighter conductors, reducing material costs and making the transmission more efficient.


To reduce power losses in transmission lines the voltage is made?

Much higher.


Why are transformers used to increase the voltage before transmission?

Using a higher voltage reduces power losses during transmission.


Why do power lines have a high voltage in order to minimize current and heat loss?

Power lines have a high voltage to reduce the amount of current flowing through them, which helps to minimize heat loss and energy waste during the transmission of electricity.


Why are power lines high voltage and what are the advantages of transmitting electricity at high voltages?

Power lines are high voltage to reduce energy loss during transmission. Transmitting electricity at high voltages allows for more efficient long-distance transmission, reduces the amount of current needed, and minimizes heat loss, resulting in cost savings and increased reliability of the power grid.


Are transmission power cables capacity designed by voltage or by power is there any limit to the voltage that can pass?

Transmission power cables are designed by current carrying capacity.


Why kilo watts converted in kilo volts during transmission?

Power transmission lines by their nature have to carry power long distances. Since there is a voltage drop involved, the voltage is increased at the source so that the loss in the transmission lines still allow usable power to be delivered at the user location. The higher voltage is reduced by a transformer near your home to the standard 120 to 240 VAC.CommentYour question doesn't actually make any sense. Kilowatts aren't converted to kilovolts during transmission!


How do high voltage transmission lines use electricity to efficiently transport power over long distances?

High voltage transmission lines use electricity to efficiently transport power over long distances by increasing the voltage of the electricity. This allows for the power to travel long distances with minimal loss of energy. The high voltage reduces the amount of current needed, which in turn reduces the energy lost as heat during transmission.


How is energy loss reduced during transmitted from power stations to homes?

Energy loss is reduced during transmission from power stations to homes by using high-voltage transmission lines that can carry electricity efficiently over long distances. Transformers are used to step up the voltage at the power station and step it down at the homes, minimizing energy loss during transmission. Additionally, regular maintenance of transmission lines and equipment helps to keep the system running efficiently.


What is the need of extra high voltage transmission?

You want to deliver power as efficiently as possible. For the same input power, the higher the voltage, the lower the current required. The lower the current, the lower the ohmic power loss (R * I^2) during power transmission in the electric cable.Answerallows the use of conductors of practicable sizeeconomics (less volume of copper)reduce voltage drop along linereduce energy losses along line


How do you reduce the Power dissipation?

Answer for mechanical systems:Use oil or grease to reduce friction!Answer for electrical systems:Making the voltage as high as possible is a good way to reduce power loss.ExplanationThe voltage drop along a conductor is proportional to the resistance and to the current carried. (V=IxR) So, for a given quantity of Power (W=VxI), if the voltage is made as high as possible there will be less current flowing and therefore less power loss.


What are the advantages of 750Kv high voltage?

A high voltage like 750kV is used in transmission lines because this reduces the current in the wires for a given amount of power. A reduced current will reduce the power lost in transmission (I^2R).CommentFar more importantly than reducing line losses, it reduces the voltage drop along the line which would, otherwise, be enormous!