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Q191HardFault Analysis

Which of the following reactances is eliminated first in synchronous generator just after the symmetrical fault?

Answer & step-by-step solution
Correct answer: B. Damper winding reactance
Quick explanation

Immediately after a sudden symmetrical fault, damper-winding currents produce the strongest opposing transient flux and therefore the smallest subtransient reactance. The effect associated with the damper winding decays first as those induced currents die out rapidly.

Concept & Reasoning

A synchronous generator fault current passes through subtransient, transient and steady-state stages. Damper circuits dominate the very early subtransient interval; field-winding transients persist longer. As damper current decays, the effective reactance rises from Xd'' to Xd' and finally Xd.

How to Solve It in the Exam

First few cycles → damper winding → subtransient reactance.

Important Exam Point

Link time sequence: damper dies first, field transient next.

Quick Trick

First few cycles → damper winding → subtransient reactance.

Common Mistake

Confusing 'eliminated first' with the physically smallest static leakage reactance.

Solution diagram – Which of the following reactances is eliminated first in synchronous generator…
Exam tipLink time sequence: damper dies first, field transient next.
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