(17D54103) APPLICATIONS OF POWER ELECTRONICS TO POWER SYSTEMS

Unit-I:
1(a). Explain the basic types of FACTS Controllers and their applications.
(b). List out the benefits from FACTS.
2(a). Explain on which factors the Power flow in an AC System depends.
(b) Explain the dynamic Stability Considerations of a Transmission Interconnection.
Unit-II:
1. Explain in detail the objectives of Shunt Compensation with neat diagrams.
2. Compare the characteristics and capabilities of SVC and STATCOM and bring out the applications of each.
3(a). Write the different methods of controllable VAR generation.
(b). Explain in detail, principle of working of STATCOM with neat sketches.
Unit-III:
1. How the series compensators are used for improvement of transient stability, voltage stability and
power oscillation damping? Explain.
2. Explain operation and characteristics of GTO thyristor – controlled series capacitor.
3.(a) Explain operation and characteristics of Thyristor controlled series capacitor(TCSC).
(b) How is the TCSC different from SSSC?
Unit-IV:
1(a). Explain basic operating principle of Unified power flow controller.
(b). Explain independent real and reactive power flow control of UPFC.
2. Explain basic control system of UPFC for P and Q control with neat diagrams.
Unit-V:
1(a). What is Power quality problem. What are the various sources for occurrence of Power quality
problem.
(b). Write a note on harmonic power flow.
2. Explain in details with neat diagrams mitigation of harmonics with various filters.