ASSIGNMENT NO: 1

1. Discuss why:
(a) All ac transmission and distribution systems are three phase system and not single
phase or 6-phase.
(b) The transmission systems are mostly overhead system.
(c) All overhead lines are ACSR conductors.
(d) Overhead lines conductor are invariably stranded.
(e) AC transmission circuits are 3-phase 3-wire but ac distribution circuits are 3-phase 4-
wire.
(f) Power factor of distributor mostly lagging and how does it affect the voltage drop.
2. Why it is necessary to use high voltages for transmission systems.
3. Why tendency of corona formation is lesser in aluminium conductor lines than in copper
conductor lines.
4. Draw a block diagram showing the essential parts in modern power system.
5. Explain the ‘skin-effect’ with proper diagram.
6. What are different desirable qualities of material used for overhead lines. Compare
copper and aluminium under these points.
7. What do you understand by active power and reactive power in single phase ac supply?
Explain using equations and waveforms.
8. Show that instantaneous power in three phase system is always constant. Also find the
reactive power at any instant.
9. What do you understand by apparent power? Give it expression. Why the rating in
generator and transformer are mention in apparent power.
10. What are different types of feeders? Bring out their relative advantages and
disadvantages.
11. What is Kelvin law? What are its limitations?