AGNI COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY

Transmission and Distribution (EE 6402)

PART-A

1. Why is power transmitted at high voltage?(2)

2. Distinguish between feeder and distributor?(2)
3. Define Proximity effect on conductors.(1)
4. What is skin effect?(1)
5. What is the importance of voltage control? (1)
6. What is Ferranti effect? (1)
7. What is the purpose of insulator? (1)
8. What is the main purpose of armouring? (1)
9. What are the materials used in bus bars? (1)
10. What are the classifications of substation according to service? (1)
11. Define voltage regulation
12. What is corona? Mention the factors affecting corona.
13. Why transmission lines are 3 phase 3 wire circuits while distribution lines are 3 phase
4 wire circuits?
14. State kelvin’s law and its limitations?(1)
15. Distinguish between self & mutual GMD. (1)
16. Mention the advantages of transposition of conductors.(1)
17. Define transmission efficiency. (1)
18. Write the formula for finding surge impedance of transmission line. (1)
19. State the properties of insulating materials
20. Define string efficiency. (1)
21. What is meant by tower spotting? (1)
22. What is meant by sag? (1)
23. What is power circle diagram?
24. Name the various types of grounding

PART-B
1. Discuss in detail about HVDC links the advantages, disadvantages and applications of
HVDC transmission.(1)
2. Derive the expression for loop inductance of a single phase and three phase
transmission system.(1)
3. Explain the real and reactive power flow in lines. Also explain the methods of voltage
control.(1)
 4. What are the various properties of insulators? Also briefly explain about suspension
and pin type insulators. Draw the schematic diagram.(1)
5. Explain the neutral and resistance grounding(1)
6. Explain the structure of power system with its single line diagram(2)
7. Derive the expression for capacitance of a single phase and three phase transmission
system.(1)

Subject In Charge Course Co-Ordinator HoD/EEE