SAGAR GROUP OF INSTITUTIONS

II Mid Semester Examination (PUT), NOV’ 2016

SEMESTER: 7th BRANCH: EX

Subject Code / Name: EX-7201 / HIGH VOLTAGE ENGG.
Time: 3:00 Hrs. Max. Marks: 70
NOTE: (1) Part (a), (b) and (c) are compulsory in each unit.
(2) Attempt either part (d) or (e)
(3) Maximum word limit for part (a) and (b) is 50 words, part (c) is 100 words and part
(d) is 400 words.

Unit I
Q. I (a) Discuss the advantages & limitations of high voltage 2 Marks
transmission over low voltage transmission.
(b) Classify the HV insulating media 2 Marks
(c) What are the various systems of power transmission 3 Marks
(d) Justify the need of generating high voltages in laboratory. 7 Marks
OR
(e) Elaborate upon the important aspects and practical 7 Marks
applications of high voltages.

Unit II
Q. II (a) Discuss briefly the diffrent type of ionization procss 2 Marks
(b) Explain the phenomenon of thermal breakdown in solid 2 Marks
dielectrics?
(c) Discuss the methods of minimizing corona power loss on 3 Marks
transmission lines
(d) Define Townsend’s first & second ionization coefficient. 7 Marks
Explain the Townsend criterion for a spark.
OR
(e) Explain the mechanism of development of anode and cathode 7 Marks
streamers & explain how these lead to breakdown?

Unit III
Q. III (a) What is time lag?Explain biefly 2 Marks

(b) Explain the performance of Half wave rectifier 2 Marks

(c) Discuss the factors which affect in breakdown mechanism 3 Marks

(d) Explain the impulse of multistage marx impulse generator 7 Marks
 circuit give the procedure and describe the equipment.
OR
(e) Explain with neat sketches Cockroft-Welton voltage 7 Marks
multiplier circuit. Explain clearly its operations.

Unit IV
Q. IV (a) Write a short note on resistance potential divider & ionic- 2 Marks
wind voltmeters?
(b) Explain sphere gap for measurment of high voltage with 2 Marks
diagram
(c) Discuss the factors affecting the measurment of HV AC &HV 3 Marks
DC
(d) Explain with neat diagram how rod gap can be used for 7 Marks
measurment of high voltages & compare its performance with
a spheare gap
OR
(e) Discuss various resistance potential dividers and compare 7 Marks
there performance for measurment of impulse voltages

Unit V
Q. IV (a) What are the different tests conducted on insulator. 2 Marks
(b) Describe the arrangement of insulator for performing various 2 Marks
tests.
(c) Explain briefly various tests to be carried out on a bushing. 3 Marks

(d) What are the different tests conducted on cables? Explain any 7 Marks
one them.
OR
(e) Describe various tests to be carried out on circuit breakers 7 Marks