Seat Number

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*7112*

Switchgear & Protection

(168113)
P. Pages : 2
Time : Three Hours Max. Marks : 80
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Instructions to Candidates :
1. Do not write anything on question paper except Seat No.
2. Graph or diagram should be drawn with the black ink pen being used for
writing paper or black HB pencil.
3. Students should note, no supplement will be provided.
4. Solve any two bits from each question.
5. Neat diagrams must be drawn wherever necessary.
6. Use of non-programmable calculator is allowed.
7. Assume suitable data if necessary.

UNIT I

1. a) State the arc interruption theories. 8

b) What is current chopping and explain how the effect of current chopping can 8
be minimized.

c) Discuss the interruption of capacitive current. 8

UNIT II

2. a) Describe the construction and operation of HRC cartridge fuse. What are its 8
advantages and disadvantages.

b) Explain the construction and working of vacuum circuit breaker. 8

c) Describe the construction, principle and application of airblast circuit breaker. 8

UNIT III

3. a) Describe the essential features of a protective relay with reference to 8

sensitivity, selectivity, speed, reliability and dependability.

b) Explain with a neat sketch the operation of an induction type overcurrent 8

relay.

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c) Describe the construction and principle of operation of an differential relay. 8

UNIT IV

4. a) Explain the basic principle of static over current relay. 8

b) Explain the construction and working of impedance relay. 8

c) Explain the block diagram of microprocessor based relay. 8

UNIT V

5. a) Explain differential protection for alternator. 8

b) Discuss the time graded over current protection for radial and parallel 8
feeders.

c) Explain differential protection for transformer. 8

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