EE465 Power Quality

QUESTION BANK

Note: Yellow shaded questions are selected from KTU QPs Dec 2019, May 2019, Dec 2018

Module 1 Power Quality Phenomenon

1. Define power quality. Discuss the causes of poor power quality in an electrical system.(3)
2. Explain any four methods of correcting power quality problem(3)
3. Investigate the criteria for achieving power quality. Discuss the effects of poor power
quality(3)
4. Explain the major causes of transients in power system.(6)
5. Discuss the types of short duration voltage variations in a power system network(6)
6. Define power quality. Why power quality has become an issue in recent years (5)
7. Differentiate between linear loads and non-linear loads with suitable examples.(5)
8. What are the disturbances coming under the term “waveform distortion”. Explain each one
of them with neat figures.(10)
9. What is meant by voltage sag and voltage swell as per IEEE standard.(5)
10. Illustrate about notching in power quality.(5)
11. Explain voltage unbalance and voltage flicker. (5)
12. Differentiate between impulsive and oscillatory transients (5)
13. With the help of neat figure illustrate about transients. (6)
14. Differentiate between harmonics and interharmonics (5)
15. Briefly explain how fault current interruption causes overvoltage transients in power
system. (5)
16. How an impulsive transient is characterized? Explain with suitable example. (6)
17. Write down the main causes of voltage imbalance in power system.(3)
18. Define voltage flicker.(2)

Module 2 Harmonics

1. Distinguish between harmonics and transients. (3)

2. Define the expression for RMS value of a harmonic waveform. (3)
3. Mention the advantages of TDD over THD in harmonics. (3)
4. Write a short note on harmonic phase sequence (5)
5. Find the harmonic distortion of a voltage with following harmonic components:
Fundamental=114V, 3rd harmonic=4V, 5th harmonic=2.7V, 7th harmonic=1.5V, 9th
harmonic=1V (5)
6. Explain in detail how the following indices can be used to measure harmonic distortion in
power system: a)THD, b)TDD, c)TIF, d)DIN, e) c-message weight. (10)
7. Find the total harmonic distortion of the waveform having magnitude of fundamental
component unity and 3rd ,5th ,7th and 9th harmonics, reciprocal of harmonic number. (5)
8. What is the need of power quality standards? Mention the various IEEE standards for power
quality (5)
9. Explain the following harmonic indices: a)THD b)TDD .(5)
10. Explain the mechanism of harmonic generation.(5)
11. Explain the effects of harmonic distortion on power system. (8)
12. Explain the role of grounded Y connection in generation of triplen harmonics. (4)
13. Describe the role of SMPS in generating harmonics in distribution systems (6)
14. ASDs are used in industries for variable speed applications. Illustrate the power system
disturbances caused by ASDs in industries (5)
15. Explain the impact of harmonics in the operation of transformers. (4)
16. Describe the impact of harmonics in following components: a)Telecommunication lines, b)
Energy meters (5)

Module 4 Power Quality Monitoring

1. Describe features of disturbance analyzer. (4)

2. Which are the Major monitoring considerations for power quality improvement (6)
3. Discuss the components of power quality monitoring equipment with a neat diagram (6)
4. Describe the need for power quality monitoring (4)
5. Write a short note about the evolution of power quality measuring instruments (3)
6. List out the important factors considered for selecting a power quality measuring
instrument. (3)
7. Examine the recommended priorities of power quality monitoring (4)
8. Examine the classification of Harmonic spectrum analyzer and its practical applications (5)
9. Explain the factors influencing the collection of monitoring locations (4)
10. Explain with block diagram the components features of IEC Flicker meter. (7)
11. Explain the importance of power quality monitoring.
12. What are the common monitoring objectives? (5)
13. Explain the features for power line disturbance analyser (5)
14. What are the objectives of power quality monitoring? (5)
15. Define voltage flicker. What are the major flicker sources? (4)
16. With the help of block diagram, explain in detail about the flickermeter. (6)
17. How can the aperiodic signals be analysed? Write the expression (5)
18. What are the information that are obtained from monitoring as part of site surveys?
19. Explain why waveforms need processing? (4)
Explain spectrum analysers and harmonic analysers. (6)
20. With the help of a neat diagram explain flicker meter. (10)

Module 5 Harmonic Elimination

1. Explain how active filters are classified based on power ratings. Give the applications of
each. (3)
2. Discuss the classification of hybrid filters. Illustrate with suitable topology network
diagrams. (6)
3. Briefly describe the mechanism of harmonic elimination using active filter. (3)
4. List out the design requirements for active filter. (3)
5. Briefly explain the effect of harmonic presence in power system network and its remedies.
(4)
6. Explain the classification of passive harmonic filters with neat diagrams. (4)
7. Describe the general classification of harmonic filters. (3)
8. Explain the classification of active power filters based on the supply system. (5)
9. Explain the procedure to design a passive harmonic filter. (6)
10. Compare active and passive filters. (5)
11. Explain the advantages of active filters over passive filter. (3)
12. Obtain the major drawbacks of active harmonic filters. (3)
13. Examine the role of power quality conditioners in smart grid. (3)
14. With neat diagram, explain shunt passive filters. (5)
15. Distinguish between active filter and passive filter (5)
16. What is meant by aliasing? (3)
17. Explain the role of filters in power quality?(3)
18. With neat diagram, Explain the operation of series active filter to improve power quality. (7)
19. With neat diagram, explain shunt active filters. (5)
20. Explain hybrid filters. (5)
21. Explain the procedure for designing the harmonic filter (10)
22. Differentiate between active and passive filters used for harmonic elimination. (5)
23. Explain how transformer connection employing phase shift helps in the cancellation of
current harmonics? (5)
24. Explain in detail about principle of operation and various configurations of active power
filter with neat schematic diagrams (10)
25. What are the limitations of passive filters? (5)

Module 6 Power Quality Management in Smart Grid

1. Briefly describe the features of smart grid system. (4)

2. Examine the various power quality disturbances affected on smart grid networks. (5)
3. Explain how voltage rise is formed in DG connected smart grid system (4)
4. Explain the role of harmonics and unbalancing in a DG connected system. (6)
5. Define EMI (3)
6. Discuss the major sources of EMI (5)
7. Explain the classification of EMI based on various criteria. (6)
8. Write a short note on EMI coupling by conducted emission (3)
9. Discuss the characteristics of Electromagnetic fields in power frequency range. (5)
10. Explain about power frequency field. (5)
11. Explain common mode rejection ratio and common mode noise. (5)
12. Distinguish between conducted and radiated emission (5)
13. Explain about high frequency EMI sources. (5)
14. Explain various power quality conditioners for smart grid. (10)
15. Explain power quality issues of grid connected renewable energy sources. (10)
16. Explain the procedure to shield radiated noise. (5)
17. What do you mean by CMRR? (5)
18. Mention any five power quality issues of grid connected renewable energy sources (5)
19. Explain conducted emission and radiated emission (4)
20. Write a note on EMI Mitigation methods (6)
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Reg No.:_______________ Name:__________________________

APJ ABDUL KALAM TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
Seventh semester B.Tech examinations (S), September 2020

Course Code: EE465

Course Name: Power Quality
Max. Marks: 100 Duration: 3 Hours
PART A
Answer all questions, each carries 5 marks. Marks
1 Define power quality. Comment on the growing concern on the quality of (5)
electric power by both electrical utilities and end users.
2 Define triplen harmonics and explain its effects in power system? (5)

3 Explain how non periodic signals are analysed? (5)

4 What is meant by power quality monitoring? List any 6 specifications of a (5)

power quality monitoring equipment.
5 Explain hybrid filters. (5)

6 Distinguish between active and passive filters. (5)

7 Distinguish between common mode rejection ratio and common mode noise. (5)

8 Explain high frequency interference. (5)

PART B
Answer any two full questions, each carries 10 marks.
9 a) Explain the various short duration voltage variations. (6)

b) With the help of waveform explain the term DC offset. (4)

10 a) List any five objectives for framing power quality standards. (5)

b) Discuss the effects of harmonic distortion on capacitors. (5)

11 a) Briefly discuss the common non-linear loads which cause voltage distortion. (5)

b) Find the harmonic distortion of a voltage with following harmonic (5)

components:
Fundamental=308V, 3rd harmonic=30V
5th harmonic=16V, 7th harmonic=9V
9th harmonic=4V

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PART C
Answer any two full questions, each carries 10 marks.
12 a) Find the amplitude of the 5th harmonics of the given wave form. (5)

x(t)
1.5

t
-T -T/2 T/2 T 2T

-0.5

b) Also find the dc component and rms value of the fundamental component of (5)
the above waveform.
13 Write short note on the following
a) Powerline disturbance analyzer (10)
b) Flicker meter
14 a) Define Windowing. How window function can be used for harmonic analysis. (5)
b) What are the information that are obtained from monitoring as part of site (5)
surveys?
PART D
Answer any two full questions, each carries 10 marks.

15 Explain in detail about principles of operation of shunt APF and series APF (10)
with neat schematic.
16 a) Explain the Power Quality issues of Grid connected Renewable Energy (10)
Sources.
17 a) What are the advantages and drawbacks of active power filters? (5)
b) Explain the procedure for reducing conducted emission. (5)
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Reg No.:_______________ Name:__________________________

APJ ABDUL KALAM TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

SEVENTH SEMESTER B.TECH DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2018
Course Code: EE465
Course Name: POWER QUALITY
Max. Marks: 100 Duration: 3 Hours

PART A
Answer all questions, each carries 5 marks. Marks

1 Define power quality. Why power quality has become an issue in recent years (5)
2 Differentiate between linear loads and non-linear loads with suitable examples. (5)
3 Explain how Fourier series can be used for harmonic analysis. (5)
4 Explain the importance of power quality monitoring. (5)
5 With neat diagram, explain shunt passive filters. (5)
6 Distinguish between active filter and passive filter (5)
7 Explain about power frequency field. (5)
8 Explain common mode rejection ratio and common mode noise. (5)

PART B
Answer any two full questions, each carries 10 marks.
9 What are the disturbances coming under the term “waveform distortion”. (10)
Explain each one them with neat figures
10 a) What is meant by voltage sag and voltage swell as per IEEE standard. (5)
b) Find the harmonic distortion of a voltage with following harmonic components: (5)
Fundamental=114V
3rd harmonic=4V
5th harmonic=27V
7th harmonic=1.5V
9th harmonic=1V
11 a) Explain in detail how the following indices can be used to measure harmonic (10)
distortion in power system:
a)THD
b)TDD
c)TIF
d)DIN

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e)C message weights

PART C
Answer any two full questions, each carries 10 marks.
12 a) Find the amplitude of the 5th harmonic of given waveform. Peak value is unity. (5)

b) Define windowing. How window function can be used for harmonic analysis (5)
13 a) What are the common monitoring objectives? (5)
b) Explain the features for power line disturbance analyser (5)
14 a) What is meant by aliasing? (3)
b) With the help of block diagram, explain in detail about the flickermeter. (7)

PART D
Answer any two full questions, each carries 10 marks.
15 a) Explain the role of filters in power quality? (3)
b) With neat diagram, Explain the operation of series active filter to improve power (7)
quality.
16 a) Distinguish between conducted and radiated emission (5)
b) Explain about high frequency EMI sources. (5)
17 Explain various power quality conditioners for smart grid. (10)
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Reg No.:_______________ Name:__________________________

APJ ABDUL KALAM TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
SEVENTH SEMESTER B.TECH DEGREE EXAMINATION(S), MAY 2019
Course Code: EE465
Course Name: Power Quality
Max. Marks: 100 Duration: 3 Hours

PART A
Answer all questions, each carries 5 marks. Marks

1 Illustrate about notching in power quality (5)

2 Explain the following harmonic indices: (5)
a)THD
b)TDD
3 Define windowing. How window function can be used for harmonic analysis (5)
4 What are the objectives of power quality monitoring? (5)
5 With neat diagram, explain shunt active filters. (5)
6 Explain hybrid filters. (5)
7 Explain common mode rejection ratio and common mode noise. (5)
8 Distinguish between conducted and radiated emission (5)

PART B
Answer any two full questions, each carries 10 marks.
9 a) Explain voltage unbalance and voltage flicker (5)
b) Find the total harmonic distortion of the waveform having magnitude of (5)
fundamental component unity and 3rd ,5th ,7th and 9th harmonics, reciprocal of
harmonic number.
10 a) What is the need of power quality standards? Mention the various IEEE (10)
standards for power quality
11 a) Differentiate between harmonics and interharmonics (5)
b) Explain the mechanism of harmonic generation. (5)
PART C
Answer any two full questions, each carries 10 marks.
12 Obtain the Fourier series expansion of given function (10)

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13 a) Define voltage flicker. What are the major flicker sources? (4)
b) With the help of block diagram, explain in detail about the flickermeter. (6)
14 a) How can the aperiodic signals be analysed? Write the expression (5)
b) What are the information that are obtained from monitoring as part of site (5)
surveys?
PART D
Answer any two full questions, each carries 10 marks.
15 Explain the procedure for designing the harmonic filter (10)
16 Explain power quality issues of grid connected renewable energy sources. (10)
17 a) Explain the procedure to shield radiated noise. (5)
b) Distinguish between active and passive filter. (5)
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Reg No.:_______________ Name:__________________________

APJ ABDUL KALAM TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

SEVENTH SEMESTER B.TECH DEGREE EXAMINATION(R&S), DECEMBER 2019
Course Code: EE465
Course Name: Power Quality
Max. Marks: 100 Duration: 3 Hours

PART A
Answer all questions, each carries 5 marks. Marks

1 Differentiate between impulsive and oscillatory transients (5)

2 Calculate the total harmonic distortion of a voltage waveform with following (5)
harmonic frequency makeup: Fundamental V1=114V, V3=4V, V5=2V, V7=1.5V,
V9=1V
3 Define windowing. How window function can be used for harmonic analysis (5)
4 What are the objectives of power quality monitoring? (5)

5 Differentiate between active and passive filters used for harmonic elimination. (5)

6 Explain how transformer connection employing phase shift helps in the (5)
cancellation of current harmonics?
7 What do you mean by CMRR? (5)
8 Explain power frequency fields. (5)
PART B
Answer any two full questions, each carries 10 marks.
9 What are the disturbances coming under the term waveform distortion? Explain (10)
each with neat figures.
10 a) With the help of neat figure illustrate about transients. (6)
b) Define the following (4)
i) THD
ii)TDD
11 Explain the effects of harmonic distortion on power system. (10)

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PART C
Answer any two full questions, each carries 10 marks.

12 Obtain the Fourier series expression for the waveform shown below. Peak value (10)
of the waveform is unity.

Figure:1
13 a) Explain why waveforms need processing? (4)

b) Explain spectrum analysers and harmonic analysers. (6)

14 With the help of a neat diagram explain flicker meter. (10)
PART D
Answer any two full questions, each carries 10 marks.
15 Explain in detail about principle of operation and various configurations of (10)
active power filter with neat schematic diagrams
16 a) What are the limitation of passive filters (5)
b) Mention any five power quality issues of grid connected renewable energy (5)
sources.
17 a) Explain conducted emission and radiated emission (4)
b) Write a note on EMI Mitigation methods (6)
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 SAINTGITS COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, KOTTAYAM
FIRST SERIES EXAMINATION OCTOBER 2020
DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
COURSE CODE : EE465 SEMESTER VII SLOT
COURSE : POWER QUALITY (for S7 EEE) F
DURATION : 1 Hr 30mins MAX. MARKS : 30
COURSE OUTCOME
CO 1 Identify various power quality issues, its causes and effects in electrical power system.
Apply IEEE guidelines, standards and recommended practices of power quality and explain harmonics in power
CO 2
system
CO 3 Ability to analyze and identify various components associated with power quality issues.
CO 4 Identify various causes of power quality problems and methods to monitor the power quality issues
Ability to identify the types of filters to be employed for harmonic elimination and design filters for harmonic
CO 5
mitigation.
CO 6 Ability to identify various power quality and EMI issues in smart grids

PART B
Q. No. Question Marks CO PO BL PI
Module 1 (Answer all questions)

1 Explain the causes of power quality issues in a power system network 3 1 1 3 1.3.1

Define transients. Explain the causes of occurrence of transients in

2 4 1 1 3 1.3.1
networks.
Describe the classifications of long duration voltage variation using
3 3 1 1 3 1.3.1
suitable diagrams.
Examine the various forms of waveform distortion occuring in power
4 5 1 1 4 1.3.1
system.
Module 2 (Answer all questions)
Explain the major two indices used to analyse the harmonic distortion
5 4 2 1 3 1.3.1
level in power system.
Mention the advantage of using three phase converters and 12 pulse
6 drives in ASDs 3 2 1 4 1.3.1

7 Examine the role of SMPS and discharge lamps in generating harmonics 4 2 1 3 1.3.1

Describe the impact of harmonics on the following power system

components:
8 a) Three phase Induction motors 4 2 1 3 1.3.1
b) Telecommunication networks
c) Energy meters

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Bloom's Level Marks Distribution Graph 25
BL Marks 20

Marks
1 Remember 0 15
10
2 Understand 0
5
3 Apply 22 0
4 Analyse 8 1 2 3 4 5 6
5 Evaluate 0
6 Create 0 BL
Course Outcome wise Marks Distribution 20
CO Marks
15
1 15

Marks
10
2 15
5
3 0
4 0 0
1 2 3 4 5 6
5 0
CO
6 0

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 SAINTGITS COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, KOTTAYAM
SECOND SERIES EXAMINATION NOVEMBER 2020
DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
COURSE CODE : EE465 SEMESTER VII SLOT
COURSE : POWER QUALITY (for S7 EEE) F
DURATION : 2 Hrs MAX. MARKS : 50
COURSE OUTCOME
CO 1 Identify various power quality issues, its causes and effects in electrical power system.
Apply IEEE guidelines, standards and recommended practices of power quality and explain harmonics in power
CO 2
system
CO 3 Ability to analyze and identify various components associated with power quality issues.
CO 4 Identify various causes of power quality problems and methods to monitor the power quality issues
Ability to identify the types of filters to be employed for harmonic elimination and design filters for harmonic
CO 5
mitigation.
CO 6 Ability to identify various power quality and EMI issues in smart grids

PART A
Q. No. Question Marks CO PO BL PI
Module 3 (Answer all questions)
Find the Trigonometric Fourier Series coefficients of the following
periodic signals and obtain the expression for x(t).

1 7 3 2 3 1.3.1

Define Windowing. Explain how windowing reduces the spectral leakage

2 5 3 1 3 1.3.1
in performing Fourier Transform.
Define the following properties of CTFS with suitable examples,
3 (i) Time Shifting 4 3 1 3 1.3.1
(ii) Time Reversal
Let x(t) be an input signal. Obtain the Fourier series coefficients of
4 4 3 2 3 1.3.1
Re{x(t)} using properties

5 Obtain the Fourier Transform of 5 3 2 4 1.3.1

PART B
Module 4 (Answer all questions)

6 Explain the major considerations in power quality monitoring 4 4 1 2 1.3.1

Examine the selection of optimum monitoring location for power quality

7 4 4 1 3 1.3.1
monitoring equipment

8 Briefly explain the components of a power quality monitoring equipment. 4 4 1 2 1.3.1

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 Listout the important factors that should be considered for selecting the
9 4 4 1 2 1.3.1
monitoring equipment.

10 Decribe the features of disturbance analyser in power quality monitoring 4 4 1 3 1.3.1

11 Explain the schematic block diagram of IEC Flicker meter. 5 4 1 3 1.3.1

Bloom's Level Marks Distribution Graph 40

BL Marks 30

Marks
1 Remember 0 20
2 Understand 12 10
3 Apply 33 0
4 Analyse 5 1 2 3 4 5 6
5 Evaluate 0
6 Create 0 BL
Course Outcome wise Marks Distribution 30
CO Marks 25
1 0 20

Marks
15
2 0 10
3 25 5
4 25 0
1 2 3 4 5 6
5 0
CO
6 0

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