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The document contains important questions from 6 modules of the Electrical Power Systems II subject for the TE semester 5 class at Viva Institute of Technology. The modules cover symmetrical and unsymmetrical fault analysis, symmetrical components, power system transients, lightning and insulation coordination, and corona. Some of the key questions ask students to derive equations for fault current calculations, discuss transient phenomena in transmission lines, explain insulation coordination techniques like surge arresters, and analyze factors affecting corona.

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Viva

The document contains important questions from 6 modules of the Electrical Power Systems II subject for the TE semester 5 class at Viva Institute of Technology. The modules cover symmetrical and unsymmetrical fault analysis, symmetrical components, power system transients, lightning and insulation coordination, and corona. Some of the key questions ask students to derive equations for fault current calculations, discuss transient phenomena in transmission lines, explain insulation coordination techniques like surge arresters, and analyze factors affecting corona.

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VIVA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Department of Electrical Engineering

Subject: EPS II Class: TE (SEM V)

IMPORTANT QUESTIONS

MODULE 1: Symmetrical Fault Analysis

1. A synchronous generator and synchronous motor each rated at 25 MVA and 11KV having 15 % sub
transient reactance are connected through transformer and line as shown. The transformer is rated for
25 MVA 11/66 KV and 66/11 KV with leakage reactance of 10%. The line has reactance of 10% on
the base of 25 MVA and 66 KV. The motor is drawing 15 MW at 0.8 pf leading and terminal voltage
is 10.6KV .when symmetrical three phase fault occurs at the terminal of motor. Find the sub transient
current in generator, motor and fault.

2. Derive Fortescue theorem for Symmetrical fault analysis


3. Discuss the operation of synchronous machine on loaded condition with waveform equation and
equivalent circuit diagram.
4. Discuss the operation of synchronous machine on unloaded condition with waveform equation and
equivalent circuit diagram.
5. Discuss the transients in transmission lines.
6. Discuss the short circuit of synchronous machine at loaded condition
7. Discuss the short circuit of synchronous machine at unloaded condition
8. What are different factors for selection of circuit breakers and explain concept of short circuit MVA.
9. Discuss the role of Z bus system in short circuit study
10. Derive an equation for maximum value of short circuit current on a transmission line. State the
various assumptions made.
11. Why are the pre fault currents usually neglected in fault computation?
12. In a Four bus system (1,2,3,4) Buses are connected to each other by 1 ohm element as 1-2; 2-4; 4-3;
3-3 and 1-4. Taking Bus 4 as reference Obtain Zbus
13. Write an algorithm for short circuit studies.

MODULE 2: Symmetrical Components

1. A delta connected balanced resistive load is connected across an unbalanced three phase supply.
where the current in line A is 10A at angle (30 degree) and current in line B is 15A at angle
(-60degree). Find the symmetrical components of line currents also find the symmetrical components
of delta currents
2. What are the various assumption in development of sequence network of transformer.
VIVA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Department of Electrical Engineering

Subject: EPS II Class: TE (SEM V)

IMPORTANT QUESTIONS
3. Derive the sequence network for one conductor and two conductor open condition from circuit
conditions and symmetrical components.
4. Discuss the phase shift of symmetrical components in star delta transformer.
5. Discuss the sequence networks of Synchronous Machine.

MODULE 3: Unsymmetrical Fault Analysis

1. State different types of Faults takes place in electrical power system and explain each in 2 sentences
2. Derive the equation for fault current for Single Line to Ground Fault. State the various assumptions.
Draw the sequence network for same.
3. Derive the equation for fault current for Line to Line Fault. State the various assumptions. Draw the
sequence network for same.
4. Derive the equation for fault current for Double Line to Ground Fault. State the various assumptions.
Draw the sequence network for same
5. Which Type Of Fault/fault occurs frequently? And Why?
6. A 25 MVA 13.2 KV alternator with solidly grounded neutral has sub transient reactance of 0.25 pu.
The negative and zero sequence reluctances are 0.35 and 0.1 pu respectively. A single line to ground
fault occurs at the terminals of an unloaded alternator; determine fault current and line to line
voltages. Neglect resistance.

MODULE 4: Power System Transients:

1. Discuss the phenomenon of arcing ground


2. Derive the expression of coefficients for reflection and refraction of traveling waves.
3. Discuss the generation of voltage and current travelling waves on a short circuited line with figure
and equations.
4. Discuss the phenomenon of transient generation due to capacitance switching.
5. Discuss the terms with respect to lightning phenomenon: 1. Insulator Flashover, 2. Withstand
Voltage; 3. Direct Stroke

MODULE 5: Lightning and Insulation Coordination

1. Define with reference to Insulation coordination: 1. BIL 2. FOW


2. Why ground wires are provided on top of the Transmission lines?
3. Why Insulation Coordination is required? Explain the following:
1. Surge Reactor 2. Surge Capacitor 3. Lightning Rod
VIVA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Department of Electrical Engineering

Subject: EPS II Class: TE (SEM V)

IMPORTANT QUESTIONS
4. Explain construction and working of following: 1. Thyrite type Surge Arrester 2. Metal Oxide
Gapless Arrester
5. Explain how lightning arresters are selected and discuss the best location to place lightning arresters.
6. Calculate the voltage and current rating of an arrestor if it is placed at the end of line and at the
junction of two lines. Draw the equivalent circuit for the same.

MODULE 6: Corona

1. Discuss the role of bundle conductors in corona.


2. Find Critical disruptive voltage and Critical voltage for local and general corona on three phase
overhead transmission line consisting of three stranded copper conductors spaced 2.5m apart at the
corners of an equilateral triangle. Air temperature and pressure are 21 Degree centigrade and 73.6 cm
of mercury respectively. The conductor diameter is 10.4mm. Surface factor is 0.85. Surface
irregularity factors for local and general corona are 0.7 and 0.8 respectively.
3. Derive the mathematical equation of flux linkage due to radio interference in neighborhood
communication lines due to corona
4. Discuss the formation of Corona. State factors affecting the corona
5. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of corona
6. Discuss the role of bundle conductors in corona.
7. Discuss the generation and formation of corona ring and corona pulses in EHV lines.

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