Knowledge K1 - Remembering K3 - Applying K5 - Evaluating Levels (KL) K2 - Understanding K4 - Analyzing K6 - Creating

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RAMAKRISHNAN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, SAMAYAPURAM

DEPARTMENT OF EEE

EE8602 / PROTECTION & SWITCHGEAR


INTERNAL ASSESSMENT TEST - III
DATE: 28.02.2020(AN) MAX MARK:100
CLASS: III / VI A&B sec TIMING: 1:50 pm – 4.50 pm
Knowledge K1 - Remembering K3 - Applying K5 – Evaluating
Levels (KL) K2 - Understanding K4 – Analyzing K6 – Creating
Answer ALL questions
PART A – (10 x 2 = 20 Marks)
S.No Question KL CO
.
1. Why the secondary of C.T should not be open? K2 CO3
2. What are the problems encountered in simple differential protection K1 CO3
of transformers?
3. What is the cause of over speed & how alternators are protected from K1 CO3
it?
4. Why busbar protection is needed? K2 CO3
5. Mention the different protections given to the busbars. K2 CO3
6. What are the basic circuits used in static relays? K1 CO4
7. Define static relay? K1 CO4
8. Define Sampling theorem? K1 CO4
9. Write about numerical transformer differential protection? K1 CO4
10. List the merits of Numerical Relays. K3 CO4
PART B – (5 x 13 = 65 Marks)
S.No. Questions Marks KL CO
11.a. i) Explain clearly about the Buchholz relay for the protection 13 K4 CO3
of incipient faults in transformers.
(OR)
b. Describe the various methods of transformer protection. 13 K3 CO3

12.a Draw & explain the protection scheme of an A.C induction 13 K2 CO3
motor.
(OR)

b. i) A star connected, 3 phase, 10 MVA, 6.6KV alternator has


a per phase reactance of 10 %. It is protected by Merz-Prize 07 K4 CO3
circulating principle which is set to operate for fault currents
not less than 175A. Calculate the value of earthing resistance
to be provided in order to ensure that only 10% of the
alternator winding remains unprotected.
ii) A Generator is protected by restricted earth fault
protection. The generator ratings are 13.2KV, 10MVA. The 06 CO3
K4
Percentage of winding protected against phase to ground
fault is 85%. The relay setting is such that it trips for 20 %
out of balance. Calculate the resistance to be added in the
neutral to ground connection.

13.a. With suitable diagrams explain busbar protection? 13 K3 CO3


(OR)

b. With suitable diagram explain Restricted Earth fault 13 K4 CO3


protection of generator.

14.a Describe the construction, working principle & operation of 13 K4 CO4


static over current relay.
(OR)
b. i) Compare static relays with electromagnetic relays 07 K3 CO4
ii) Explain the advantages of numerical relays?
06 K2 CO4

15.a. Explain the block diagram of numerical relay with necessary 13 K4 CO4
diagrams.
(OR)
b. Explain the operation of distance protection of transmission 13 K2 CO4
lines using static comparators with neat diagram.
PART C – (1 x 15 = 15 Marks)
16.a Explain how a transformer can be protected against
magnetizing inrush current. Illustrate with suitable diagram.
(OR) 15 K4 CO3

16.b Explain with the neat block diagram the operation of static
15 K4 CO4
relay & list the advantages & disadvantages.

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