This question should be directed toward a more appropriate forum since it is a
question in basic power systems concepts, not something specific to MATPOWER.
Thanks,
Ray
> On Dec 13, 2014, at 12:00 PM, Bijay Hughes <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> Dear Matpower users,
>
> I need a small help understanding complex current in my transmission lines.
> What does the complex current mean. For instance I have the current flowing
> in my line "k" as follows:
>
> If =
>
> 3.3265e+02 - 3.2707e+02i
> %complex current injected into branch k at bus f
>
> It =
>
> -2.7750e+02 - 3.7500e+02i
> %complex current injected into branch k at bus t
> What is the physical meaning of this complex current? If I have to compare
> current in two transmission lines do I just take the modulus of this complex
> current?
>
> Best, Bijay
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