What are the effects of charging current overhead line?

DWQA QuestionsCategory: Transmission and DistributionWhat are the effects of charging current overhead line?
How Engineering Works Staff asked 6 years ago
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How Engineering Works Staff answered 6 years ago

Answer: The flow of charging current between the conductor of overhead lines produces the following affects
1. The charging current causes voltage drop and the power loss in the lines.
2. Since, the charging current is capacitive it leads the voltage by 90 degree. Thus power factor of the line is also affected.