Assignment – Power System- II

UNIT 1
Sr. Question Frequency Marks
No.
1 A 132kV, three phase line has the following line parameters A = 0.98∠3°, B = 110∠ 75° In sem 5
ohms per phase. If the receiving end voltage is 132kV determine: Sending end voltage and Feb 15
power angle if a load 50MVA at 0.8 p.f. (lagging) is being delivered at receiving end.
2 Explain the term compensation and what are different methods of compensation? In sem 5
Feb 15
3 Derive equation for receiving end active and reactive power flow in the transmission line. In sem 5
Feb 15
4 Explain the procedure for drawing the receiving end power circle diagram. In sem 5,4
Feb 15,
end sem
nov 17
5 In sem 6
Determine ABCD parameters of a long transmission line with 160 km length having r =
Feb 16
0.1157 Ω /km,L = 0.00127 H/km and C=0.00875 μ F/ Km. Assume frequency is 50Hz.
6 Explain surge impedance & surge impedance Loading. In sem 4
Feb 16
7 Determine sending end complex power, of a transmission line delivering 50 MVA at In sem 6
132kV, 50Hz and 0.8 power factor lagging. The ABCD constants of transmission lines are Feb 16
A = D = 0.9855 ∠ 0.32°, B= 67.3 ∠ 68.69° Ω ,
8 Write a short note on Complex power. In sem 4
Feb 16
9 A three phase 132 kV overhead line delivers 60 MVA at 132 kV and power factor 0.85 June 2015 5
lagging at its receiving end. The constants of line are A = 0.98, α = 3° and B = 110, β =
75° ohm per phase. Find i) Sending end voltage and power angle. ii) Sending end
active and reactive power.
10 A 132kV three phase line has the following line constants : A = 0.9 ∠ 2.5°, B = June 2015 5
100 ∠ 70° Ω, C = 0.0006 ∠ 80° S Draw the receiving end power circle for a load
of 40 MW at 0.8 power factor lagging at the receiving end and determine the
sending end voltage
11 Derive power flow equation for receiving end side of transmission line. June 16, Nov 5,6
16

12 Derive ABCD constant in case of long transmission lines. June 2016 5

13 Determine sending end complex power, of a transmission line delivering 50MVA Nov 2015 5
at 132kV, 50Hz and 0.8 power factor lagging. The ABCD constants of
transmission lines are A = D = 0.9855 ∠ 0.32°, B = 67.3 ∠ 68.69° ohm
14 Explain surge impedance & surge impedance loading. Nov 2015 5
15 A three phase 132 kV overhead line delivers 50 MVA at 132 kV and power factor 0.8 Nov 2017 6
lagging at its receiving end. The constants of line are A = 0.92, α = 2° and B = 125, β =
75° ohm per phase. Find i) Sending end voltage and power angle. ii) Sending
end active and reactive power.
16 A transmission circuit is represented by symmetrical network in which the series Nov 2015 5
impedance is 120∠60° and each shunt admittance is 2.5 x 10–3 ∠90°. i) Calculate
value of general circuit constants ABCD & ii)the characteristic impedance of the
circuit.
17 Prove that apparent power S = V.I*. Nov 2015 5
18 Find the following for a single circuit transmission line delivering 50 MVA at 110 6
kV and 0.8 pf lagging: i) sending end voltage, current, power, ii) efficiency of
transmission line , Given that A= D=0.98∠3°, B = 110 ∠75° ohm, C= 0.0005∠80°
siemens.
 19 A long transmission line delivers a load of 60 MVA at 124 kV, 50 Hz, at 0.8 Nov 2017 6
power factor lagging. Given A= 0.986 ∠ 0.32°, B = 70.3 ∠ 69.2°, C= 4.44 ∠ 90°
mho. Determine receiving end active power, sending end voltage & current,
sending end active power and line losses.

UNIT 6
Sr. No. Question Frequency Marks

1 What are the recent developments in HVDC transmission system? State any two In sem Feb 15 5
HVDC systems in India.
2 In sem Feb 15, 5, 4
Compare HVDC system with EHVAC system end sem nov
17
3 Give the classification of HVDC transmission system in detail. In sem Feb 15 6
4 Explain constant current control characteristic of HVDC transmission system. In sem Feb 15 4
5 Compare EHV transmission with HVDC transmission. In sem Feb 16 5
6 Give the classification of HVDC transmission system in detail. In sem Feb 16, 5, 6
end sem nov
17
7 Draw single line diagram of HVDC transmission system and explain the In sem Feb 16 6
components used (any four).
8 Explain constant current control characteristic of HVDC transmission system. In sem Feb 16 4
9 June 15, Nov 5, 4
Explain the advantages and drawbacks of EHVAC transmission 17
10 Explain the constant ignition angle control method in detail. June 15 5
11 What are the various components of HVDC system. June 15 5
12 Prove the reactive power is proportional to voltage drop (Q α V) June 15 5
13 Give the advantages and limitations of HVDC transmission Nov 2015 5
14 Draw single line diagram of HVDC transmission system and explain the Nov 2015 5
components used (any four).
15 Compare bi-polar and monopolar HVDC system. Nov 2016 4
16 Draw and describe the monopolar and bipolar HVDC transmission system. Nov 2016 6
17 Write short note on HVDC lines in India.

UNIT 2

Sr. Question Frequency Marks

No.
1 Explain the phenomenon of corona and state factors affecting corona loss. In sem 4
Feb 15
2 Find the disruptive critical voltage and visual critical voltage for local and general In sem 6
corona for a three phase line consisting of 21mm diameter conductors spaced in 6 Feb 15
m delta configuration. Take temperature 25° C, pressure 73 cm of mercury, surface
factor 0.84, irregularity factor for local visual corona 0.72 and for general (decided)
visual corona 0.82.
3 In three phase overhead line the conductors have each diameter of 30mm and are In sem 6
arranged in the form of an equilateral triangle. Assuming fair weather conditions Feb 15
air density factor is 0.95 and irregularity factor 0.95. Find the minimum spacing
between the conductors if the disruptive critical voltage is not to exceed 230kV
between lines. Breakdown strength of air may be assumed to be 30kV per cm
(peak).
4 Explain power handling capacity and power loss at various voltage levels. In sem 4
Feb 15
5 In three phase overhead line the conductors have each diameter of 30mm and are In sem 6
arranged in the form of an equilateral triangle. Assuming fair weather conditions Feb 16
air density factor is 0.95 and irregularity factor 0.95. Find the minimum spacing
between the conductors if the disruptive critical voltage is not to exceed 230kV
between lines. Breakdown strength of air may be assumed to be 30kV Per cm
(peak).
6 Explain phenomena of corona in EHV transmission lines. In sem 4
Feb 16
7 Estimate the corona loss per phase per km by using Peek’s formula for three phase In sem 6, 5
110kV, 50Hz, 150km long transmission line consisting of three conductors each of Feb 16,
10mm diameter and spaced 2.5m apart in an equilateral triangle formation. The nov 15
temperature of air is 30°C and the atmospheric pressure of 75mm of Hg.Take the
irregularity factor as 0.85. Ionization of air may be assumed to take place at a
maximum voltage gradient of 30 kV per cm (peak).
8 What are factors and conditions affecting corona? Explain in detail. In sem 4, 4
Feb 16,
end sem
nov 17
9 Explain the phenomenon of corona and state various methods to reduce it. June 15 5
10 Find the disruptive critical voltage and visual critical voltage for local and general June 15 5
corona for a three phase line consisting of 21mm diameter conductors spaced in 6m
delta configuration. Take temperature 25° C, pressure 73cm of mercury, surface
factor 0.84, irregularity factor for local visual corona 0.72 and for general (decided)
visual corona 0.82.
11 Explain phenomena of corona in EHV transmission lines. Nov 15, 5,4, 4
june 16,
dec 16
12 In EHVAC transmission line show that the power losses in the transmission line is Nov 15, 5, 4
inversely proportional to square of operating voltage. dec 16
13 June 16, 6, 6
Derive the formula for critical disruptive voltage in corona. dec 16
14 Explain interference of radio and television signals in EHVAC transmission June 16 4

15 A 132 kV line with 2 cm diameter conductor is built so that corona takes place if Nov 17 6
the line voltage exceeds 210 kV (rms). If the value of the potential gradient at
which ionization occurs can be taken as 30kV/cm. Find the spacing between the
conductors. Assume irregularity factor=1 & air density factor = 1.
 UNIT 3

Sr. Question Freque Marks

No. ncy
1 What is per unit system? Explain the advantages and applications of per unit system. June 8, 8
15, nov
17
2 Explain with flow chart Gauss Seidel method of load flow analysis. June 15 8
3 Give in detail classification of bus for load flow analysis. June 15 8
4 For the given power system reactances are shown in the fig. find bus admittance June 15 8
matrix [Y BUS]

5 June 8, 8
Derive YBUS matrix using singular transformation method for ‘n’ bus system. 16, nov
16
6 Draw per unit reactance diagram of following system assuming base of 30MVA, 11kV June 16 9
on generator.

7 What are the advantages of per unit system? How the base impedance is converted to June 16 8
per unit system? What formula is to be used if base of per unit values is to be changed?
8 Derive power flow equation for ‘n’ bus system. June 16,Nov 9,8,8
15,16
9 What do you mean by p.u. system? Prove that the single phase and three phase Nov 8
values are same in p.u. 2015
10 A sample power system has following line data. Form bus admittance matrix Nov 2015 8
(YBUS) for this system.
Bus code Series impedance in pu PU line charging admittance Y/2
1-2 0.02+j0.08 0.0+j0.04
1-3 0.06+j0.24 0.0+j0.03
2-3 0.04+j0.16 0.0+j0.025
2-4 0.04+j0.16 0.0+j0.025
3-4 0.01+j0.04 0.0+j0.015
11 Compare Newton Raphson method with Gauss Seidal method of load flow analysis. Nov 8
2015
12 Three motors are connected to a common bus. Each motor is rated 5000 HP, 3.3 kV, Nov 16 9
0.8 pf with 17% reactance. They are supplied by a generator 20 MVA, 11kVwith
reactance10 % through 11/3.3 kV, 18 MVA, transformer and having 5% leakage
reactance. Draw the per unit reactance diagram. Take 1kVA = 1.1 x HP. Take 200
MVA, 11kV base on generator.
13 Distinguish clearly between per unit method and percentage reactance method. Show Nov 16 8
that per unit reactance referred to the circuit connected by transformer is same if base
kVA is taken for both circuits and the base kVs ratio equal to transformer ratio.
14 A generator 15 MVA, 11 kVA with 15% reactance is connected to a bus bar. It feeds Nov 8
two motors 3 MVA, 11 kV and 10 MVA , 11kVwith 11% reactance through a 2017
transmission line having a reactance of 50 ohm. Draw the reactance diagram
assuming 20 MVA and 15 kV as base quantities.
15 Explain the Newton –Raphson method for load flow solution. Nov 17 8
16 Find out missing elements with negligible charging admittance

UNIT 4

Sr. Question Frequency Marks

No.
1 A one line diagram of a three phase power system is shown in fig. A 3 phase short June 15 8
circuit fault occurs at point shown in fig. Choose 13.8 kV, the generator voltage as
the base voltage and 25 MVA as the base MVA, Find fault current at fault location.

2 How the selection of circuit breaker is done in power system? What are the current June 15 8
limiting reactors? Explain its use in power system.
3 Explain the concept of sub transient, transient and steady state current and June 15,16 8,8,8,8
impedances of unloaded alternator under symmetrical fault condition. , nov 15,16
4 The power system network shown in figure has the following equipment ratings. A June 15 8
three phase short circuit fault occurs on bus 1 of the network. Find fault current and
fault MVA. Select Base power = 500 MVA & base voltage = 400k V on transmission
line.
Generator G1 500 MVA, 11 kV, X’’ = 0.15 pu
Generator G1 400 MVA, 11 kV, X’’ = 0.12 pu
Generator G1 300 MVA, 11 kV, X’’ = 0.10 pu
Transformer T1 500 MVA, 11/400 kV, star-delta, X=0.08 pu
Transformer T2 300 MVA, 11/400 kV, star-delta, X=0.1 pu
Transformer T3 300 MVA, 22/400 kV, star-delta, X=0.1 pu
Transmission lines 1- 4 ---X= j 40 ohm, 2 – 4--- X = j 50 ohm, 3-4=--- X=j 30 ohm
5 Write a short note on Selection of Circuit breakers. June 16 8
6 A three phase 11 kV, 5 MVA generator has a direct axis steady state reactance of 20 June 16 9
%. It is connected to a 3 MVA transformer having 5 % leakage reactance and ratio of
11/33 kV. The 33 kV side is connected to a transmission line having 30 ohm
reactance. A three phase fault occurs at other end of transmission line. Calculate
steady state fault MVA and current assuming no load prior to the fault. Take base of
11 kV, 5 MVA on generator.
7. For the following system if the three phase fault is occurred at point F. Determine June 16, 9, 9
fault current supplied by each generator. All impedances are given on their Nov 16
individual rating. Take base of 11 kV, 30MVA on generator side.

8. A one line diagram of a three phase power system is shown in fig. A three phase June 16 8
short circuit fault occurs at point shown in fig. Choose 13.8kV, the generator voltage
as the base voltage and 25MVA as the base MVA, Find fault current at fault location.

9. A three phase short circuit fault occurs at a point F shown in the figure. Find fault Nov 15 8
current and Fault MVA.
Generator G1 200 MVA, 20 kV, Xd = 15 %
Generator G1 300 MVA, 18 kV, Xd = 20 %
Generator G1 300 MVA, 20 kV, Xd = 20 %
Transformer T1 300 MVA, 220/22 kV, star-delta, Xd = 10 %
Transformer T2 Three single phase units each rated 100 MVA,130/25kV,Xd =10%
 Transformer T3 300 MVA, 220/22 kV, star-delta, Xd = 10 %

10. What is current limiting reactor. Explain it with a suitable example. Nov 15 8
11. A three phase 11 kV, 10 MVA generator has a direct axis steady state reactance of Nov 16 8
10 %. It is connected to a 5 MVA transformer having 5 % leakage reactance and ratio
of 11/33 kV. The 33 kV side is connected to a transmission line having 1+j4 ohm
impedance. A three phase fault occurs at other end of transmission line. Calculate
steady state fault MVA and current assuming no load prior to the fault when the
fault is at i) Sending end of line. Ii) Receiving end of line. Take base of 11 kV, 10 MVA
on generator.
12. Draw and explain the oscilloscope diagram of 3 phase fault current if the fault is Nov 16 8
taken place on an unloaded generated

UNIT 5

Sr. Question Frequen Mar

No. cy ks
1 Draw zero sequence diagram for all types of combinations of transformer. June 15, 9, 9
Nov 15
2 Derive the expression for fault current in case of LLG fault considering the sequence June 15,16 9,8
network under this type of fault with suitable diagram.
3 For the three phase transmission line with self-impedances Zs and mutual impedance ZM, June 15 9
show that Z1=Z2=ZS– ZM and Z0=ZS+ 2 ZM.
4 A 20 MVA, 11kV, Y connected synchronous generator is no load and rated voltage. If X1 = June 15 9
X2 = 12%, X0 = 6%. Estimate i) Reactance Xn to limit SLG fault current, if the ratio of SLG
fault current to three phase short circuit current is 1. ii) LLG fault current with Xn in
neutral grounding circuit.
5 A delta connected load is connected to three phase supply. One line of supply is open. The June 16 8
current in other two lines is 20<0° A and 20<180° A. Find symmetrical components of the
line currents.
6 June 16 8
Derive formula for fault current in case of LL fault.
7 A 3-phase 11kV, 10MVA alternator have X0 = 0.05 pu, X1 = X2 = 0.15pu. It is on no load June 16 8
and rated terminal voltage. Find the ratio of the line currents for a single line to ground
fault to three phase fault if (a) neutral is solidly grounded (b) neutral is grounded through
Xn = 0.062pu.
8 A Single line to ground fault occurs on line at point F as shown in fig. near transformer T2 Nov 15 9
find the fault current and fault MVA for following data. The reactances of transmission line
are X1 = X2 = 20% and X0 = 40% on the base of 1200kVA, 3300V. The reactance of the
neutral grounding reactors are 5% on the kVA base of the machine.

9 Show that the fault current is = when LLG fault occurs at the Nov 15 9

terminals of solidly grounded star connected alternator. Draw the sequence network.
10 b) The line to neutral voltages in a three phase system are Van 200∠0 , Vbn = 600∠100 Nov 15 9
Vcn = 400∠270 . Find the symmetrical components of the voltages.
11 If x1 and x2 are positive and negative sequence reactance respectively, show that Nov 16 10

12 Derive the formula for fault current in case of LLG. Nov 16 10

13 Nov 16 6

14 Nov 16 6