(c) What are series and shunt compensators ?
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role for power quality improvement.
3. Attempt any two parts of the following : (10×2=20)
(a) Explain about the different sources of transient over
voltages and the methods of the transient over voltage
protection.
(b) Discuss the working principle of Dynamic Voltage Restorer
(DVR) ? How voltage sag can be improved by
using DVR ? Explain.
(c) Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using
capacitors in a power system. Also explain the capacitor
switching operation with the help of neat suitable diagram.
4. Attempt any two parts of the following : (10×2=20)
(a) What do you understand by harmonics ? What are different
types of harmonics ? Explain the different detrimental
effects of harmonics.
(b) Explain the factors to be considered for designing passive
filters. Also explain their limitations.
(c) Explain the different types of hybrid filter connections.
What are the reasons for their popularity ?
5. Attempt any two parts of the following : (10×2=20)
(a) Discuss the common problems and their solution related to
power quality in wiring and grounding of electrical system.
(b) What do you understand by sensitive loads ? How sensitive
loads can be protected by using Dynamic Voltage Restorer
(DVR)
(c) What are power conditioners ? Explain working principle
of Unified Power Quality Conditioner (UPQC).
EEE061/DQJ-21828 1525
EEE061
(Following Paper ID and Roll No. to be filled in your Answer Book)
PAPER ID : 120852 Roll No.
B.Tech.
(SEM. VIII) THEORY EXAMINATION 2013-14
POWER QUALITY
Time : 3 Hours Total Marks : 100
Note :– Attempt all questions.
1. Attempt any four parts of the following : (4×5=20)
(a) Discuss the parameters that define the quality of electrical
power. Explain the term "Good Power Quality".
(b) What would be the impact of "Poor Power Quality" on
system efficiency, reliability and operation ?
(c) Discuss the voltage sag caused by motor starting.
(d) What do you understand by linear and non linear loads ?
What are the main reasons of these problems ?
(e) Distinguish between voltage flicker and voltage fluctuations.
What are the main reasons for these problems ?
(f) What are the objectives of standardization of Power Quality
Phenomena ? State and explain important standard used to
define and classify power quality disturbances.
2. Attempt any two parts of the following : (10×2=20)
(a) Distinguish between voltage sag and under voltages ?
Briefly discuss the techniques used for sag or dip reduction.
(b) Explain the working of an on-line UPS with the help of
suitable diagram. Also point out its superiority over
off-line UPS.
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 (c) What are series and shunt compensators ? Compare their
role for power quality improvement.
3. Attempt any two parts of the following : (10×2=20)
(a) Explain about the different sources of transient over
voltages and the methods of the transient over voltage
protection.
(b) Discuss the working principle of Dynamic Voltage Restorer
(DVR) ? How voltage sag can be improved by
using DVR ? Explain.
(c) Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using
capacitors in a power system. Also explain the capacitor
switching operation with the help of neat suitable diagram.
4. Attempt any two parts of the following : (10×2=20)
(a) What do you understand by harmonics ? What are different
types of harmonics ? Explain the different detrimental
effects of harmonics.
(b) Explain the factors to be considered for designing passive
filters. Also explain their limitations.
(c) Explain the different types of hybrid filter connections.
What are the reasons for their popularity ?
5. Attempt any two parts of the following : (10×2=20)
(a) Discuss the common problems and their solution related to
power quality in wiring and grounding of electrical system.
(b) What do you understand by sensitive loads ? How sensitive
loads can be protected by using Dynamic Voltage Restorer
(DVR)
(c) What are power conditioners ? Explain working principle
of Unified Power Quality Conditioner (UPQC).
EEE061/DQJ-21828 1525
Printed Pages—2 EEE061
(Following Paper ID and Roll No. to be filled in your Answer Book)
PAPER ID : 120852 Roll No.
B.Tech.
(SEM. VIII) THEORY EXAMINATION 2013-14
POWER QUALITY
Time : 3 Hours Total Marks : 100
Note :– Attempt all questions.
1. Attempt any four parts of the following : (4×5=20)
(a) Discuss the parameters that define the quality of electrical
power. Explain the term "Good Power Quality".
(b) What would be the impact of "Poor Power Quality" on
system efficiency, reliability and operation ?
(c) Discuss the voltage sag caused by motor starting.
(d) What do you understand by linear and non linear loads ?
What are the main reasons of these problems ?
(e) Distinguish between voltage flicker and voltage fluctuations.
What are the main reasons for these problems ?
(f) What are the objectives of standardization of Power Quality
Phenomena ? State and explain important standard used to
define and classify power quality disturbances.
2. Attempt any two parts of the following : (10×2=20)
(a) Distinguish between voltage sag and under voltages ?
Briefly discuss the techniques used for sag or dip reduction.
(b) Explain the working of an on-line UPS with the help of
suitable diagram. Also point out its superiority over
off-line UPS.
EEE061/DQJ-21828 [Turn Over