USN | 7 06EE35 Third Semester B.E. Degree Examination, June-July 2009 Electrical Measurements Time: 3 hrs. Max. Marks:100 Note : J. Answer any FIVE full questions, selecting atleast TWO questions from each part, 2, Assume missing data if any. PART-A 1 a. Find the relationship between electrostatic units and electromagnetic units, (04 Marks) b. ‘The energy stored in parallel plate capacitor per unit volume (energy density) is given by W=K e*V° d° where ¢ is permitivity of medium, d = distance between plates, V = voltage between plates, K = constant of proportionality. Find values of a, band ¢ using LMTI system. (08 Marks) c. Derive the equation for finding low resistance by Kelvin’s Bridge. (08 Marks) 2 a. With the help of neat diagram, explain the construction and operation of Meggcr. (10 Marks) b. Explain sources and detectors used in A.C. bridges. (04 Marks) c. The bridge is shown in fig.2(c). Find the constants of Zx by considering it as series circuit. (06 Marks) Fig.Q2(c) 3° a. Explain clearly how shunts and multipliers are used to extend the range of instruments. (04 Marks) b. A 1000/5A, SOHz current transformer has bar primary and a rated secondary burden of 15VA. The secondary winding has 195 turns and a leakage reactance of 0.96 mH. The load burden is purely resistance. At rated load, the magnetizing m.m.f is 20A and core loss excitation is 12. Find the ratio and phase angle errors. (10 Marks) ©. What are the advantages of Instrument Transformer? Define Transformation ratio, Nominal ratio of Instrument Transformers. (06 Marks) 4 a. Explain with the help of neat sketch, construction of Induction type Energy meter. (07 Marks) 1of2ve ve aege 06EE35 Explain the working of Low power factor wattmeter. (05 Marks) Write in briefon i) Measurement of reactive power in 3 phase systems ii) Electronic energy meters. : (08 Marks) PART-B Explain the construction and operation of Weston frequency meter. (10 Marks) Write a note on phase sequence indicator, (04 Marks) Explain the operation of successive approximation type of digital voltmeter. (06 Marks) Explain with the help of block diagram dual trace oscilloscope. (08 Marks) Explain the measurement of frequency using Lissajous patlerns, (06 Marks) Explain the working of digital storage oscilloscope. (06 Marks) Explain the classification of transducers with the help of examples. (08 Maris) Prove that gauge factor of strain gauge is given by K = 1 + 2u, where pis the Poisson's ratio. (06 Marks) Explain Photo conduetive and Photo voltaic cells, (06 Marks) Explain briefly Data acquisition system, (05 Marks) Explain the classification of displays. (03 Marks) Explain with the help of diagram, the operation of X-- ¥ recorders, (06 Marks) Explain the working of function generator with the help of neat diagram. (06 Marks) teks 2of2USN 06EE36 Third Semester B.E. Degree Examination, June-July 2009 Electric Power Generation ‘Time: 3 hrs. Max, Marks:100 Note : J. Answer any FIVE full questions, selecting atleast TWO questions from each part. 2. Assume missing data if any. PART-A 1a. Explain the working of Wind Energy conversion system with block diagram. (08 Mars) b. Explain the concept of co-generation plant with neat block diagram. (06 Maris) ¢. Write a short note on fuel cells. (06 Maris) 2a. Whatare the points to be considered for site selection of Diesel power plant? (06 Marks) b, Explain how the use of regenerator, inter cooler and reheater in gas turbine plants help in improvement of thermal efficiency, (09 Marks) c. Explain the concept of distributed generation. (05 Marks) 3 a, Classify Hydro Electric plants based on i) Water flow regulation ii) Head iii) Load. (04 Marks) b. Explain with neat sketch the working of medium head power plant. (06 Marks) c. Explain with line diagram fuel handling system of Modern Thermal Power Plant. (04 Marks) d. Explain with neat sketch, the working of electro static precipitator used for dust collection in thermal plant. (06 Marks) 4a. Whatare the merits and demerits of Nuclear Power Plant? (06 Marks) b. Draw a neat diagram of Pressurized Water Reactor and explain its advantages, disadvantages, (08 Marks) c. With a schematic diagram, explain operation of Fast Breeder Reactor. (06 Marks) PAI 5 a. Explain the following terms as applied to power system. i) Load factor factor. b. Find i) Maximum demand ii) Plant capacity factor iii) Plant use factor iv) Demand __power supply system having following loads. (08 Marks) il) Daily Energy consumption iii) Load factor of ‘Type of Load _| Maximum Demand (kW) | Load factor | Diversity factor of group 1) Residential 1000 a) 12 2) Commercial 2000 25 il 3) Industrial 10,000 80 1.25 ‘What are the connected loads under each category if the Demand factors for residential, commercial and industrial loads are 80, 90 and 100% respectively? Lof2 (2 Marks)06EE36 Define Tariff. Explain i) Block rate tariff ii) Two part tariff iii) KVA Maximum Demand Tatiff (06 Marks) . What are the causes of low power factor? Discuss the disadvantages of having low power factor. (08 Marks) . With the help of neat sketch, explain: i) Main and Transfer Bus bar scheme ii) Single Bus bar with sectionalizing scheme. (06 Marks) . Explain the steps for calculating the symmetrical 3 — phase short circuit currents. (05 Marks) . An inter connected generator reactor system has been shown in Fig.Q7(b). The base values for the given % reactances are the rating of the individual pieces of equipment, Determine the fault currents and KVA (fault) for a short circuit fault at F. Assume bus bar voltage (L-L) 11KV. (10 Marks) lomva omy 2eMVA @ 104 &) 15+). G 1S). fem | lomra 8 Miva ay 4h. Fig. 7b) With a neat sketch, explain ungrounded system. (05 Marks) . Explain with neat sketch i) Solid grounding ii) Resistance grounding, (08 Marks) . With a neat sketch, explain the grounding system through an earthing transformer (06 Marks) . Calculate the reactance and KVA rating of coil suitable for 33KV, 3 ~ phase, 50 Hz, transmission system of which the capacitance to earth of each conductor is 4.5 micro farads. (06 Marks) 2of2