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MALABAR POLYTECHNIC CAMPUS CHERPULASSERY
FIRST SERIES EXAMINATION –JULY 2021
SIXTH SEMESTER DIPLOMA IN ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
Program : Diploma In Electrical and Electronics Engineering Semester :S6
Course code : 6031 Max. Marks :50
Course title : ELECTRICAL POWER UTILIZATION & SYSTEM PROTECTION Duration :1:15 Hrs.

PART-A
(Maximum marks: 8)
I. Answer all questions. Each question carries 2 marks.
1. Define fuse and fusing factor? [CO1]
2. Advantages and disadvantages of fuse? [CO1]
3. What is selectivity of relay? [CO2]
4. Define pickup current of a relay. [CO2]
(4x2=8)

PART-B

(Maximum marks: 6)
II. Answer any two questions. Each question carries 6 marks.
1. With neat sketch explain the construction of HRC fuse. [CO1]
2. List the advantages of SF6 circuit breaker. [CO1]
3. With neat sketch explain horn gap lighting arrester. [CO2]
(6X2=12)
 PART-C
(Maximum marks: 15)
(Answer one full question from each unit. Each full question carries 15 marks.)

UNIT - I
III (a) Compare fuse and circuit breaker.(8 Marks) [CO1]
(b) Explain with neat sketch the working of Vacuum Circuit Breaker. (7 Marks) [CO1]
OR
IV (a) List the factors responsible for maintenance of arc in a circuit breaker.(7Marks) [CO1]
(b) With neat sketch explain the construction of HRC fuse. (7Marks) [CO1]
UNIT - II
V (a)Explain with neat sketch working of Buchholz relay. (8 Marks) [CO2]
(b) Explain the Horn gap lightning arrester with neat diagram. (7 Marks) [CO2]
OR
VI (a) Explain the types of neutral grounding with necessary sketches.(8Marks) [CO2]
(b) Explain internal and external causes of over voltage. (7Marks) [CO2]