Single line representation of power system
Trying to symbolize a practical power system where a lot of interconnections among numerous generating stations including a large number of transformers by using three lines equivalent to R, Y and B phase will become needless clumsy and complex. To avoid this, a single line all along with some symbolical representations for generator, transformers substation buses are employed to symbolize a power system instead neatly. For illustration, the system with three lines will be simplified to figure shown below by using single line.
Figure: Single line representation of power system.
As another illustration, an interconnected power system is symbolized in the self described figure as shown below – it is hoped that you understand the significant features communicate around the system via this figure shown below.
Figure: Single line representation of power system.