Assignment - II

Power System Protection and Switchgear

Last date for submission: On or before 9.10.2018

1. Write a brief note on HVDC circuit breakers

2. Briefly explain different types of testing of circuit breakers.

3. What is the difference between a switch and circuit breaker

4. What are the differences between an isolator and a circuit breaker

5. A circuit breaker is rated 2500 A, 1500 MVA, 33 kV, 3 sec, 3-phase oil circuit breaker.
Determine (i) the
rated normal current (ii) breaking current (iii) making current (iv) short time rating current.

6. A circuit breaker is rated at 1500 A, 2000 MVA, 33 kV, 3 sec, 3-phase oil circuit breaker.
Determine
(i)the rated normal current (ii) breaking current (iii) making current (iv) short time rating current.