THE UNIVERSITY OF GUYANA

EXAMINATIONS - 2017/2018

FACULTY OF: TECHNOLOGY

CODE AND NAME OF COURSE: EMD 1306

DATE AND TIME: 18th August 2018; 09:00 hrs DURATION: 3 hours

EXAMINERS: INTERNAL: Mr. Dorwin Nero EXTERNAL: Ms. Verlyn Klass

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:
This paper has three (3) pages and five (5) questions. Please answer one (1) compulsory
question from section (1) and any three (3) questions from section 2.

SECTION ONE: Answer the following Compulsory Questions.

1) (i) Differentiate between the terms “Primary sources of energy” and

“Renewable energy resources”. 2 Marks

(ii) State FOUR primary sources of energy for electric power generation.
2 Marks

(iii) Solar Power Generation and Hydro-electric Power generations are two
examples of green energy base power generation methods. Explain in detail
the characteristics and features of either method mentioned above.

Use diagrams where necessary.

8 Marks

(iv) Thermal-electric Power Plants and Diesel-electric Plants are examples of non-renewable
base power generation methods. State one (1) application and three (3) advantages and
disadvantages of both method.
8 Marks

20 Marks
SECTION TWO: Answer any Three (3) of the following Questions.

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2) (a) (i) Define the term “Power System” 1 mark

(ii)Sketch a schematic depicting the structure of a power system. 4 marks

(iii) Differentiate between the Primary distribution systems and the Secondary
Distribution System. 4 marks

(b) Two basic circuit arrangement used for Secondary Power Distribution System
are “Simple-Radial Distribution System and “Primary Selective System”.

(i) State two other circuit arrangements commonly used. 2 marks

(ii) Using diagrams illustrate the “Simple-Radial Distribution System and “Primary
Selective System”.
4 marks
(ii) Explain the characteristics of either the “Simple-Radial Distribution System or
the “Primary Selective System”.
5 marks

20 Marks

3) (a) (i) An electric transmission line is modeled using __________ inductance,

____________ Conductance, series ____________ and shunt ___________
commonly referred to as the transmission line parameters. 2 marks

(ii) Explain THREE factors which affect transmission line resistance.

6 marks

(iii) State FOUR types of conductors commonly used for transmission lines,
describing the characteristics and features of any TWO. 6 marks

(b) (i) Define the term “Single Line Diagram” 2 marks

(ii) Explain TWO (2) advantages of a “Single Line Diagram” 4 marks

20 Marks

4) An “Electrical Tariff” can be defined as “a pricing structure an electrical supplier charges a

company for energy consumption”.

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(i)State and explain ANY THREE characteristics of a Tariff. 6 marks

b) (i) State six types of tariffs 3 marks

(ii) Differentiate between any two types of tariffs stated above 6 marks

c) A sample distribution system is shown in Fig 1. below. One of the feeders supplies an
industrial load with peak of 2 MW and the other supplies residential loads with a peak of 2MW.
Combined peak demand is 3MW. Determine

i) the diversity factor of the load connected to the transformer 2 marks

ii) the load diversity of the load connected to the transformer 2 marks
ii) the coincidence factor of the load connected to the transformer. 1 mark

20 Marks

5) (a) Transducers may be classified as “self generating or externally powered”. Explain

what is meant by both terms and give two examples of each classification. 6 marks

b) State and Explain the functions of the main components of a Programmable Logic
Controller. 4 marks

c) Explain in detail the principles of operation of a SCADA system. 10 marks

20 Marks

Useful Formula:

= maximum demand of load i

= coincident maximum demand of group of n loads

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