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INTRODUCTION
1. Mention the location of the HVDC transmission.
The locations of the HVDC transmission are Chandigarh, Delhi, Patiala and
Faridabad.
2. What is primary transmission?
The electric power at generating station is stepped up to 132kV(to reduce the
transmission loss) and transmitted by three phase, three wire overhead system to the outskirts
of the city. This forms the primary transmission.
3. What is secondary transmission?
The primary transmission line continues via transmission towers till the receiving stations.
At the receiving stations, the voltage level is reduced to 22kV or 33kV using the step down
transformer. There can be more than one receiving stations. Then at reduced voltage level of
22kV or 33kV, the power is transmitted to various substations using overhead three phase three
wire system. This is secondary transmission. The conductors used for the secondary transmission
are called feeders.
4. Write the advantages of A.C transmission.
The advantages of A.C transmission are:
i.
ii.
transformer.
iv.
Construction is simple.
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8. What is a feeder?
Feeder is defined as lines, which connect the distribution station and distributor.
9. What is a distributor?
Distributor is defined as a common bus bar, which connect the service main and feeder.
10. Distinguish between over head system and underground system.
S.No
Underground system
UNIT-II
TRANSMISSION LINE PARAMETERS
1. What are the line parameters in transmission line?
(i)
Resistance
(ii)
Inductance
(iii)
Capacitance
2. What are the factors to be considered while designing the transmission line?
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
Efficiency of transmission
(iv)
Corona loss
(v)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(ii)
(iii)
Due to high mechanical strength the line span can be increased. This is
minimize cost of erection and maintenance.
5. Define inductance?
The flux linkage per ampere is called the inductance.
L = / I
(ii)
(iii)
Less weight
The harmonics at the source can be reduced with the use of AC harmonic
filters, DC harmonic filters and smoothening reactors.
(ii)
(iii)
The parallel run between telephone line and power line is avoided.
(iv)
If the telephone circuit is ground return then replace it with metallic return.
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
Screening effect.
11. Write down the comparison between single circuit and double circuit.
Double circuit
2.
type
of
arrangement
is
comparatively dangerous.
3.
4.
lesser.
(ii)
(iii)
Frequency of supply
(iv)
Shape of wire
(ii)
(iii)
increase in capacitance
(iv)
(v)
5.
6.
full load is termed as voltage regulation expressed in terms of percentage of receiving end
voltage
% voltage regulation = (Vnoload Vfull load / Vfull load ) X100
7.
resistive load equal to its surge impedance. The line is assumed to have no resistance.
10.
sending end because of the effect of the line capacitance. This is called Ferranti effect.
11.
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15.
rapid as with series capacitor since the switching of the bank is initiated by change in voltage.
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18.
faint violet glow. The effect due to which such phenomenon exists surrounding the overhead
lines is called corona effect.
19.
The ions produced in the air due to corona are moving. The energy required to keep them
moving is derived from the supply system. This additional power required which is dissipated in
the form of heat, sound and light in case of corona, is called corona loss.
20.
22.
23.
Corona loss=r/d
Where,
d - Diameter of the conductor.
Hence lower the diameter of the conductor, higher is the loss.
26. What is local corona?
The corona does not start simultaneously on the whole surface, but it takes place at
different points of the conductor which are pointed is known as local corona.
UNIT IV
INSULATORS AND CABLES
1. What are the properties of insulators?
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
(ii)
Suspension insulators
(iii)
Strain insulators
(iv)
Shackle insulators
(v)
Stay insulators
(ii)
Each unit or disc of suspension type insulator is designed for low voltage
(iii)
If any one disc is damaged the hole string does not affected
(iv)
(ii)
(iii)
Porcelain
(ii)
Glass
(iii)
Synthetic resin
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(ii)
(iii)
Cost is low
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(i)
The size of the conductor used must be such that it should carry the specified
load without overheating and keeping the voltage drop well within the
permissible limits
(ii)
At the voltage level for which cables are designed the insulation thickness
must be proper so as to provide high degree of safety and the reliability
(iii)
The materials used in the manufacturing of the cables must be such that there
is complete chemical and physical stability throughout.
Core
(ii)
Insulation
(iii)
Metallic sheath
(iv)
Bedding
(v)
Armouring
(vi)
Serving
(ii)
belted cable
(ii)
(iii)
Due to individual lead sheath core to core fault possibility gets minimized
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(ii)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(ii)
The nitrogen in the steel tube helps in quenching any fire or flame
(iii)
(iv)
(ii)
27. What are the methods used to secure insulator to the bolt?
(i)
The porcelain insulator has cement threads which are lined with a soft
material like lead. The pin is screwed into such cement screw
(ii)
Solid lead screw is casted on the head of the pin and is screwed directly into
the porcelain
It should be flexible
(ii)
(iii)
It should be non-inflammable
(iv)
(v)
(ii)
Paper
(iii)
(iv)
11.
is expressed in ohms.
Earth resistance ER = V/I
Where,
V Voltage between the electrode and the voltage spike
I Injected current
12. What are the devices that are used for transferring D.C. power at the substation by
using converting machinery?
The devices that are used for transferring D.C. power at the substation by using
converting machinery are:
Mercury arc rectifier
Rotary converters and
Motor generator set
13.
What is an interconnector?
The interconnector or inter connected network is a common development of simple
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PART-B
1.
(i) Discuss various types of HVDC links. Mention any one HVDC link available in India with
rating.
(ii) List out the main components of a HVDC system.
2. (i) Draw and explain the structure of modern power systems with typical voltage levels.
(ii) What is the highest voltage level available in India?
3. (i). Explain the effect of high voltage on volume of copper and on efficiency.
(ii) Explain why the transmission lines are 3 phase 3-wire circuits while distribution lines are 3
phase 4-wire circuits.
4. (i) Draw the model power system with single line representation. Show its essential
constituent sections.
(ii) What are the AC transmission and distribution level voltages we have in India?
(iii) What are the different kinds of DC links? Draw relevant diagrams.
5. (i) Explain why EHV transmission is preferred? What are the problems involved in EHV AC
transmission?
(ii) With neat schematic, explain the principle of HVDC system operation.
6. Explain about FACTS and its controllers with neat diagram
7. (i) Compare EHVAC and HVDC transmission.
(ii) Explain the applications of HVDC transmission System.
8. Explain TCSC and SVC systems .
9. Explain with neat diagram about STATCOM and UPFC.
10. A transmission line conductor at a river crossing is supported from two towers at a height of
50 and 80 meters above water level. The horizontal distance between towers is 300m. If tension
in conductor is 200kg, find clearance between conductor and water at a point midway between
towers. Weight of conductor/meter = 0.844kg. Derive formula used.
11. An overhead line has a span of 336m. The line is supported at a water crossing from two
towers whose heights are 33.6m and 29m above water level. The weight of conductor is 8.33N/m
and tension in the conductor is not to exceed 3.34*104N.Find 1)Clearance between lowest point
on conductor and water 2) Horizontal distance of this point from lower support.
12. Explain the principle of operation of compensators used for voltage control. (6)
13. What are the advantages of high transmission voltage for the transmission of electric power ?
Explain. (8)
14. A 50km long transmission line supplies a load of 5MVA at 0.8pf lagging at 33kV.The
efficiency of transmission line is 90%. Calculate the volume of Al conductor required for the line
when 3 phase 3 wire system is used. The specific resistance of Al is 2.85*10-8 m.
15.Derive an expression for sag calculation in a transmission line
(i) When the supports are at equal heights
(8)
(8)
UNIT- II
TRANSMISSION LINE PARAMETERS
PART-A
1. Define Skin effect. On what factors does the skin effect depend.
2. What is meant by proximity effect?
3. Differentiate the stranded conductor and bundled conductor.
PART-B
1. From the fundamentals derive an expression for inductance of a single phase transmission
system.
2. Derive an expression for capacitances of a single phase transmission system and discuss the
effect of earth on capacitance with suitable equation.
3. Derive an expression for inductance
i) Of a single-phase overhead line.
ii) A conductor is composed of seven identical copper strands each having a radius r. Find
the self-GMD of the conductor.
4. i) Derive an expression for the capacitance between conductors of a single phase overhead
line.
ii) Find the capacitance between the conductors of a single-phase 10 km long line. The
diameter of each conductor is 1.213 cm. The spacing between conductors is 1.25 m. Also find
the capacitance of each conductor neutral.
5. i) Derive the expression for inductance of a two wire 1 transmission line.
ii) Derive the expression for capacitance of a 1 transmission line.
6. (i) What are the advantages of bundled conductors?
(ii) Derive the expression for capacitance of a double circuit line for hexagonal spacing.
(iii) Why is the concept of self GMD is not applicable for capacitance?
7. (i) Explain clearly the skin effect and the proximity effects when referred to overhead lines.
ii) Write a short note on the inductive interference between power and communication lines.
8. i) Derive the expression for the capacitance per phase of the 3 phase double circuit line flat
vertical spacing with transposition.
ii) A 3 overhead transmission line has its conductors arranged at the corners of an
equilateral triangle of 2 m side. Calculate the capacitance of each line conductor per km. Given
the diameter of each conductor is 1.25 cm.
9. Find the capacitance per km per phase of a 3 line arrangement in a horizontal plane spaced 8
metres apart. The height of all conductors above the earth is 13 metres. The diameter of each
conductor is 2.6 cm. The line is completely transposed and takes the effect of ground into
account.
10. Discuss the concept of GMR and GMD in the calculation of transmission line inductance.
11.i) Derive the expression for the voltage induced in communication lines due to current in
power lines.
(8)
ii) Explain the various factors affecting corona loss and methods of minimizing those (8)
12. Derive the expression for inductance of a 3 phase line with Unsymmetrical & symmetrical
spacing.
13. A 220KV, 50Hz, 200Km long three phase line has its conductors on the corners of a triangle
with sides 6m,6m and 12m. The conductor radius is 1.81cm. Find the capacitance per phase per
km, capacitive reactance
per phase, charging current and total charging Mega volt amperes.
14. Derive the equation of capacitance of a 3 phase unsymmetrically spaced & symmetrically
spaced overhead lines.
15. Calculate the loop inductance per km of a single phase line comprising of 2 parallel
conductors 1m apart and 1 cm in diameter, when the material of the conductor is
i) Copper ii) Steel of relative permittivity 50
16. Calculate the capacitance of a 100km long 3 phase,50 Hz overhead transmission line
consisting of 3 conductors each of diameter 2 cm and spaced 2.5m at the corners of an equilateral
triangle.
UNIT-III
PART-A
PART-B
transmission line
delivering 20 MW at a power factor of 0.8 lagging and 66 kV to a balanced load. The conductors
are of copper, each having resistance 0.1 / Km, 1.5 cm outside dia, spaced equilaterally 2
meters between centres.Use nominal T method.
2. A three phase 5 km long transmission line, having resistance of 0.5 / km and inductance of
1.76 mH / km is delivering power at 0.8 pf lagging. The receiving end voltage is 32kV. If the
supply end voltage is 33 kV, 50 Hz, find line current,
transmission line.
3. Derive the expressions for sending end voltage in nominal T method and end Condenser
method.
4. i) What is an equivalent circuit of long line? Derive expression for parameters of this circuit
in terms of line parameters.
ii) A 50Hz transmission line 300 km long total series impedance of 40 + j25 and total shunt
admittance of 10-3 mho. The 220 KV with 0.8 lagging powerfactor. Find the sending end
voltage, current, power and power factor using
nominal method.
5. i) Define regulation of a transmission line and derive the approximate expression for the
regulation of a short transmission line.
ii) What is corona loss? How do you determine this loss?
6. A 220 kV, 3 transmission line has an impedance per phase of (40 + j200) and an
admittance of (0 + j0.0015) mho. Determine the sending end voltage and sending end current
when the receiving end current is 200 A at 0.95 pf lagging. Use nominal T method.
7. Determine the efficiency and regulation of a three phase 200 km, 50 Hz transmission line
delivering 100 MW at a pf of 0.8 lagging and 33 kV to a balanced load. The conductors are of
copper, each having resistance 0.1 / km, and 1.5 cm outside diameter, spaced equilaterally 2 m
between Centers. Neglect leakage reactance and use nominal T and methods.
8. i) Explain the Ferranti effect with a phasor diagram and its causes.
ii) Explain the classification of lines based on their length of transmission.
iii) What are ABCD constants.
9. A 3 phase line having an impedance of (5+j20) per phase delivers a load of 30MW at a
power factor of 0.8 lag and voltage of 33 kV. Determine the capacity of the phase modifier to be
installed at the receiving end if the voltage at the sending end is to be maintained at 33kV.
Assume the shunt admittance is neglected.
10. Write short notes on
i) Shunt compensation ii) Series compensation
11. A 3 phase, 50Hz, 150 km line has a resistance, inductive reactance and capacitive shunt
admittance of 0.1, 0.5 and 3* 10-6 mho per km per phase. If the line delivers 50MW at 110kV
and 0.8pf lagging. Determine the sending end voltage and current. Assume nominal circuit for
the line.
12. A 15 km long 3 phase overhead line delivers 5 MW at 11kV at 0.8 lagging pf line loss is
12% of power delivers. Line inductance is 1.1mH per km per phase. Find the sending end
voltage and regulation.
13.i) Explain surge impedance loading with respect to an overhead transmission line .
ii) Explain the end condenser method for medium transmission lines.
UNIT-IV
PART-A
PART-B
1. Discuss any two methods to increase the value of string efficiency, with suitable sketches.
2. Explain any two methods of grading of cables with necessary diagrams.
3. i) What are different methods to improve string efficiency of an insulator?
ii) In a 3-unit insulator, the joint to tower capacitance is 20 % of the capacitance of each unit.
By how much should the capacitance of the lowest unit be increased to get a string efficiency of
90 %. The remaining two units are left
unchanged.
4. i) Derive the expression for insulator resistance, capacitance and electric stress in a single core
cable. Where is the stress maximum and minimum?
ii) A single core 66 kV cable working on 3-phase system has a conductor diameter of 2cm and
sheath of inside diameter 5.3 cm. If two inner sheaths are introduced in such a way that the stress
varies between the same maximum and minimum in the three layers find:
a) position of inner sheaths
b) voltage on the linear sheaths
c) maximum and minimum stress
5. i) Draw the schematic diagram of a pin type & suspension type insulator and explain its
function.
ii) A 3 phase overhead transmission line is being supported by three disc insulators. The
potential across top unit (i.e. near the tower) and the middle unit are 8 kV and 11 kV
respectively. Calculate,
a) The ratio of capacitance between pin and earth to the self capacitance of each unit
b) Line Voltage
c) String Efficiency
6. i) Describe with the neat sketch, the construction of a 3 core belted type cable.
ii) A conductor of 1cm diameter passes centrally through porcelain cylinder of internal
diameter 2 cms and external diameter 7 cms. The cylinder is surrounded by a tightly fitting metal
sheath. The permittivity of porcelain is 5 and the peak voltage gradient in air must not exceed 34
kV / cm. Determine the maximum safe working voltage.
7.i) What are the various properties of insulators? Also briefly explain about suspension type
insulators.
ii) Calculate the most economical diameter of a single core cable to be used on 132 kV, 3
phase system. Find also the overall diameter of the insulation, if the peak permissible stress does
not exceed 60 kV / cm. also derive the formula used here.
8. i) Briefly explain about various types of cables used in underground system.
ii) A string of 4 insulator units has a self capacitance equal to 4 times the pin to earth
capacitance. Calculate,
a) Voltage distribution as a % of total voltage
b) String efficiency
9. i) Give any six properties of a good insulator.
ii) With a neat diagram, explain the strain and stay insulators.
iii) A cable is graded with three dielectrics of permittivities 4,3 and 2. The maximum
permissible potential gradient for all dielectrics is same and equal to 30 kV/cm. The core
diameter is 1.5cm and sheath diameter is 5.5 cm. Determine the working voltage.
10. Explain the constructional features of various types of cables
11. i) Compare and contrast overhead lines and underground cables.
ii)List out the properties of insulating materials used for cables
12. An insulator string consist of three units, insulator nearest to the line having a safe working
voltage of 20kV. The ratio of self to shunt capacitance is 6:1. Determine the line voltage and
string efficiency.
UNIT-V
SUBSTATION GROUNDING SYSTEM AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
PART-A
1. What is substation?
2. What are the classifications of substation according to service?
3. What are the types of transformer substations?
4. What are the factors to be considered for busbar design?
5. What is neutral grounding or neutral earthing?
6. What are the equipments used in a transformer substation?
7. What are the different types of bus bar arrangements in substations?
8. What is bus bar and what are its components?
9. What are the materials mainly used in busbars?
10. What are the factors to be considered for busbar design?
11. Which tests are necessary on station busbars?
12. What is neutral grounding or neutral earthing?
PART-B
1. With a neat sketch explain double bus with double breaker and double bus with single breaker.
State their advantages and disadvantages.
2. Explain the following:
(i) Neutral grounding
11. Discuss and compare radial and ring main distribution system. What is the role of
interconnectors in distribution system.
12. Discuss the design of primary distribution system with respect to following i) Selection of
voltage ii)Choice of scheme iii)Size of feeders