The feeder is an electrical conductor which connects the substation or localised station to the area where power is to be distributed. Generally, no tappings are taken from the feeder and current in a feeder remains same throughout. The primary consideration in the design of a feeder is the current carrying capacity. The figure below indicates feeder in blue lines. Red circle with S is substation here.
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