Nirma University

Institute of Technology
Semester End Examination, May 2021
B Tech – Electrical Engineering, Semester - VI
2EEDE07: Smart Grid

Roll / Supervisor’s initial with date:

Exam No.

Time: 1 Hr. 30 Min. Max. Marks: 40

Instructions: 1. Attempt all questions.

2. Figures to right indicate full marks.
3. Draw neat sketches wherever necessary.
4. Assume suitable additional data if necessary.
5. Be Precise in your answer.

Q – 1(a) “A
Although the evolution of Smart Grid is regarded as the next [6]
CO1, BL2 generation power grid, but various key challenges have been
identified in its timely and effective Implementation”. Explain the
various key challenges that have been identified for the timely
implementation of Smart Grid.
OR
Q – 1(a) “The benefits obtained from the full implementation of the Smart
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CO1, BL2 Grid are enormous that includes technical, environmental, and
electricity marketing benefits”. Explain the various technical and
environmental benefits that can be enjoyed by the implementation
of Smart Grid .
Q – 1(b) “The widely adopted approaches for identifying Smart Grid
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approach”. List seven principal characteristics based on [4]
functionality approach

Q - 2 (a) “The smart meter is seen to facilitate DSI through providing real- [4]
CO2,BL2 time or near-real-time information exchange and advanced control
capabilities”. In light of this show schematically and explain the
differences between the conventional metering and smart metering.

Q - 2 (b)
Draw and explain the functional block diagram of a smart meter. [4]
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Q–3 Describe with the help of diagram, the architecture of cloud [5+3]
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Q – 4 (a) Explain with the help of diagram the Web Based Power Quality
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Monitoring System
OR
Q – 4 (a) Discuss in brief about the various Power Quality Conditioners for
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enhancing the power quality.

Define the following terms pertaining to power quality:

Q – 4 (b)
a. Harmonic [3]
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b. Sag
c. Swell

Q – 5 (a) With the help of an appropriate diagram, explain the construction [4]
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Q – 5(b) Explain the function of PHEVs in Smart Grid Environment.

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