TED (10)-4040 (REVISION—2010) [286] FIFTH SEMESTER DIPLOMA EXAMINATION IN ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING—MARCH, 2014 POWER SYSTEM PROTECTION [Time : 3 hours (Maximum marks : 100) PART—A_ (Maximum marks : 10) Marks: ‘Answer all questions in one or two sentences. Each question carries 2 marks. 1. Define the term fusing factor. 2. Define the term arc voltage. 3. Draw the typical time-current characteristi¢, of an over current induction relay. 4. Define the term operating torque of a relay. 5. Define surge absorber. (5x2=10) PART—B (Maximum marks : 30) Answer any five of the following questions. Each question carries 6 marks. 1. Explain the working of HRC fuse with ing, circuit. 2. Define the following terms in terms of fuse: (Prospective current i) Areing time 3. Classify circuit breakers according to the method of arc extinction. 4, Describe the term arcing phenomena and list out the methods adopted for extinction of arc in a circuit breaker, Describe the principle and working of a solenoid plunger type relay. 6. Explain the measuring method of soil resistivity using four spikes. 7. Explain the procedure for determine the operating time of an induction relay (5x6=30) [pr0.Marks PART—C (Maximum marks : 60) (Answer one full question from each unit. Each full question carries 15 marks.) Unt TIT (@) With neat sketch explain the construction and working of HRC cartridge fuse. 8 (b) Explain the factors on which fusing current depends 7 Or IV (a) Compare rewirable fuse and HRC fuse. 8 (b) Justify, silver is the superior material for fusing element. 7 Until V_ (a) With neat diagram explain method of arc control using in cross jet explosion pot. 8 "(b) What are the advantages and disadvantages of vacuum circuit breaker? 7 On VI (@) With neat diagram explain the construction and working \of impulse type oil circuit breaker. 8 (b) Compare oil circuit breaker and air blast circuit breaker. 7 Uxir—IL VII (a) Describe the construction and operation of an induction type over current relay. 6 (b) Classify relays according to principle of operation and construction. 9 OR Vill (a) With neat diagram explain the working of a balanced beam type relay. 8 (b) Explain the working of directional power over current relay. 7 Unrv IX (a) List the main-features of resistance grounded neutral system. 8 (b) Explain the working of an oxide film lightning arrester. 7 Or X @. Explain the working of a valve type lightning arrester. Also draw its volt-ampere characteristic. 8 (b) Explain the effectively grounding method with the aid of diagram, 7