SET I

KUPPAM ENGINEERING COLLEGE, KUPPAM 517425

I M.Tech-II SEM EEE JNTUA DESCRIPTIVE MID TEST NO: I
SUB: HVDC
Time: 120Minutes
Max Marks: 40
1. Discuss the different factors that favor HVDC Transmission systems over EHVAC
Transmission over long distances?
2. Explain the operation of Graetzs circuit with the help of neat sketch without
overlap angle?
3. Derive the expression for AC & DC harmonics & characteristics?
4. Derive the expression for power flow control in HVDC system? also
i. Power at the rectifier end b) Power at the Inverter end
ii. Power loss in the HVDC system
5. Explain with neat schematic diagram, principle and operation of converter
station?

SET 2

KUPPAM ENGINEERING COLLEGE, KUPPAM 517425

I M.Tech-II SEM EEE JNTUA DESCRIPTIVE MID TEST NO: I
SUB: HVDC
Time: 120Minutes
Max Marks: 40
1. Explain with neat schematic diagrams and classification of HVDC system?
2. Explain the operation of a 12 pulse bridge rectifier with the help of circuit
diagram, voltage & current waveforms?
3. What are the factors troubles caused by the harmonics?
4. Discuss about the alternate converter control strategies for reactive power
control?

5. Explain with neat schematic diagram, principle and operation of converter

station?

SET 3

KUPPAM ENGINEERING COLLEGE, KUPPAM 517425

I M.Tech-II SEM EEE JNTUA DESCRIPTIVE MID TEST NO: I
SUB: HVDC
Time: 120Minutes
Max Marks: 40
1. What are the applications and advantages & disadvantages of HVDC system?
2. Explain with neat schematic diagrams and classification of HVDC system?
3. Explain in detail Classification of filters in both AC & DC?
4. Discuss about synchronous condensers and AC filters for reactive power
compensation in HVDC systems?
5. Explain with neat schematic diagram, principle and operation of converter
station?

SET 4

KUPPAM ENGINEERING COLLEGE, KUPPAM 517425

I M.Tech-II SEM EEE JNTUA DESCRIPTIVE MID TEST NO: I
SUB: HVDC
Time: 120Minutes
Max Marks: 40
1. Explain with neat schematic diagram, principle and operation of converter
station?
2. Explain the operation of a 12 pulse bridge rectifier with the help of circuit
diagram, voltage & current waveforms?
3. Derive the expression for AC & DC harmonics & characteristics?
4. Derive the expression for power flow control in HVDC system? also
i. Power at the rectifier end b) Power at the Inverter end

ii. Power loss in the HVDC system

5. Explain with neat schematic diagrams and classification of HVDC system?