Code No: RR410212 RR

IV B.Tech I Semester(RR) Supplementary Examinations, November 2010

ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS
(Electrical & Electronic Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. Draw a block diagram in flow chart form for a typical distribution system planning process and explain
the techniques for distribution planning. [6+10]
2. (a) Explain the following terms
i. maximum demand [3]
ii. coincident demand and [2]
iii. non - coincident demand. [3]
(b) Explain following factors
i. Contribution factor [3]
ii. load diversity [3]
iii. loss factor [2]
3. Explain various types of radial primary feeders with diagrams. [8+8]
4. Explain the procedure for the location of a substation. Enumerate the various factors affecting the
selection of site for a substation. [8+8]
5. (a) Derive an approximate voltage-drop equation of primary feeder and give the condition for load
power factor at which voltage drop is maximum. [6+4=10]
(b) Consider a single-phase, 2-wire secondary distributor of length ‘l’ meters from the distribution
transformer. At a length of ‘l10 meters from source, a load of ‘I10 amps with a p.f. of cos φ1 (lag)
is tapped. At a length of ‘l2 meters from first load, a second load of I2 amps with a power factor
cos φ2 (lead) is taped. At a length of ‘l30 meters from second load, a third load of ‘I30 amps with
a UPF is tapped. If resistance and reactance of each wire are r and x ohms/meter respectively,
derive approximate voltage drop equation in the distributor. [6]
6. (a) What are the types of common faults that occur in a distribution system? Explain them with
proper line diagram. [4+4=8]
(b) Considering a typical example, describe the procedure for fault current calculations in a distribu-
tion system, mentioning the assumptions to be made for the analysis. [5+3=8]
7. (a) Compare and explain the role of shunt and series capacitors in P.F. correction.
[5+5=10]
(b) A 400V, 50 cycles three phase line delivers 207KW at 0.8p.f. (lag). It is desired to bring the line
p.f. to unity by installing shunt capacitors. Calculate the capacitance if they are
i. star connected [3]
ii. delta connected. [3]
8. (a) Why we need to control the voltage of power system? Explain in detail. [8]
(b) Compare and explain the role of shunt and series capacitor in voltage control.
[4+4]

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