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MALLA REDDY ENGINEERING COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS)

III B.Tech II Semester II Mid Question Bank 2017-18

Subject: EDS&A Branch: EEE

Name of the Faculty: K Ramesh

Subjective questions
MODULE- 3
1. Prove that the Power loss due to the load currents in the conductors of single phase lateral ungrounded
neutral case is 2 times larger than one in the equivalent three phase lateral.

2. A Three phase star connected load is made of three impedances of 50∟250Ω/ph each and the load is supplied
by a 3-ǿ, 4 wire primary feeder. The balance phase voltages at receiving end are:
Van= 10.5∟0kv, Vbn= 10.5∟240kv, Vcn= 10.5∟120kv.
Determine i) phase current in each line ii) line to line voltages iii) the total active and reactive power supplied
to the load and repeats the problem.

3. Derive the expression for voltage drop and power loss for uniformly radial type distribution load.

MODULE- 4

1. (a) What is the data required for the general coordination procedure?
(b) Explain Fuse-Recloser coordination procedure.

2. (a) Explain the salient points in general co-ordination procedure.


(b) Explain Fuse-Fuse coordination.

3. Write a short notes about following devices


i. Fuses
ii. Circuit reclosures
iii. line sectionalizer

4. (a) Explain Fuse-Circuit breaker coordination.


(b) Explain Recloser- Circuit breaker coordination.

5. Discuss the procedure for fault current calculation in the following faults:
(a) 3-phase fault.
(b) Single Line-Ground fault.
(c) Double Line-Ground fault.
6. (a) Write The Objectives of Distribution system Protection.
(b) what are the advantages and disadvantages of Fuse.

MODULE- 5

1. (a) Explain in detail on Power factor correction.


(b) Explain in detail procedure to determine the best capacitor location?
2. (a) How do the shunt capacitor and reactors control the voltage? List the disadvantages of using a
shunt capacitor for voltage control.
(b) With the help of a phasor diagram, show how a series capacitor boosts the voltage? What are
the drawbacks of this method
3. a) How do you determine the best capacitor location? Explain.
b) Compare and explain the role of shunt and series capacitors in power factor correction.

4. How an AVB can control voltage? With the aid of suitable diagram explain its Function?

5. Explain the line drop compensation and voltage control?


6. What are the Objectives of Distribution Automation?

OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS

1 What is the main type of distribution system in India? A


Radial
Parallel
Network
Both (b) and (c)
2 Which component connects the substation to the area where power is to be C
distributed?
Distributors
Service mains
Feeders
All of these
3 Name the cable which connects the distributor to the consumer terminals. B
Distributors
Service mains
Feeders
All of these
4 What is the permissible limit of voltage variations allowed in the distribution D
systems?
±2%
±5%
± 10 %
±6%
5 Where the null point of a uniformly loaded distributor feed at equal voltage at A
both ends lies at?
Mid point
Either end
Two third distance from one end
One fourth distance from one end
6 In a distribution system, which of the following items shares the major cost? C
Conductors
Earthing systems
Distribution transformer
Insulators
7 Which type of distribution is preferred in residential areas? C
Single phase, two wire.
Three phase, three wire
Three phase, four wire
Two phase, four wire
8 Power in a Three Phase Circuit = _________ C
P = 3 VPh IPh CosФ
P = √3 VL IL CosФ
Both 1 & 2.
None of The Above
9 A polyphase system is generated by______? A
Having two or more generator windings separated by equal electrical angle.
Having generator windings at equal distances
None of the above
A and C
10 In a three phase AC circuit, the sum of all three generated voltages is _______ ? B
Infinite (∞)
Zero (0)
One (1)
None of the above
11 For purely domestic loads which type of distribution is employed? A
Single phase two wire.
3 phase 3 wire
3 phase 4 wire
None of these
12 Which type of loads use 3 phase 4 wire ac system of distribution? B
Balanced
Unbalanced
Both (a) and (b)
None of these
13 In a balanced 3 phase, 4 wire ac system the phase sequence is RYB. If the D
voltage of R phase = 230 ∠ 0° volts, then what will be the B phase?
230 ∠ - 120°
230 ∠ - 90°
230 ∠ - 90°
230 ∠ - 120°
14 What are ground detectors? B
Used for detecting earth faults for all cables.
Used for detecting ground faults for underground cables.
Used for detecting all types of fault in a underground cables.
None of these
15 Which type of system is generally adopted for the generation and transmission C
of electrical power?
3 phase 4 wire
2 phase 3 wire
3 phase 3 wire
None of these
16 Line efficiency increases for ___________________ transmission voltages. A
Higher.
Lower.
Both (a) and (b)
None of these
17 The most important disadvantage of using the high voltage for transmission is C
The increased cost of insulating the conductors.
The increased cost of transformers, switchgear and the other terminal apparatus.
Both (a) and (b).
There is a reduction in the corona loss.
18 The most suitable practical value of primary distribution is? B
66 kV
6.6 kV
230 V/ 400 V
22 kV
19 In India, which types of poles are commonly used for distribution? D
Wooden poles.
RCC poles.
Steel poles.
Both (b) and (c)
20 Which among these are the properties for the line supports? D
Higher mechanical strength.
Light in weight.
Easy accessibility of conductors for maintenance.
All of these
21 What is the maximum permissible limit of voltage for the line supports? B
30 kV
20 kV
11 kV
44 kV
22 What is the main purpose for guy wire? A
Supports the pole.
Protects against the surges.
Provides emergency earth route.
All of these.
23 What is the shape that is attained by the conductors if suspended from the same B
height?
Parabola.
Catenary.
Semi circle
None of these.
24 For constant voltage transmission the voltage drop is compensated by installing A
synchronous motors.
capacitors.
inductors.
all of the above.
25 A line which connects between substation and distribution transformer is B
secondary feeder.
primary feeder.
sub transmission feeder
none of these
26 Which among these are the main characteristics of a fuse element? D
Low melting point
High conductivity
Least deterioration due to oxidation
All of the above
27 Which among the following statement is true related to fuse? A
Greater the current smaller is the time taken by the fuse to blow out.
Greater the current greater is the time taken by the fuse to blow out
The current is directly proportion to the blow out time of fuse.
Is dependent on the temperature and atmospheric conditions.
28 Which among these is the least expensive protection for over current in low A
voltage system?
Rewirable fuse.
Isolator.
Circuit breaker.
Air breaker switch.
29 For a current upto 10A which material is used as the fusing element? C
Copper
Silver
Alloy of lead and tin
Zinc
30 What is the relation between the fusing current and the diameter of the wire? B
I = k d3
I = k d3/2
I = k d2
I = k d2/3
31 What is fusing factor? B
The ratio of current rating of the fuse to the minimum fusing current.
The ratio of minimum fusing current to the current rating of the fuse.
The ratio of maximum fusing current to the current rating of the fuse.
The ratio of minimum fusing current to the voltage rating of the fuse
32 What should be the value of fusing factor? C
Equal to zero
Equal to one
Less than one
More than one
33 What is the maximum current upto which fuses can be used? D
25 A
50 A
75 A
100 A
34 What is the typical value of the pre arcing time? C
0.1
0.01
0.001
0.0001
35 A fuse wire of circular cross section has a radius of 0.8mm. The wire blows off B
at a current of 9A. What will be the radius of the wire that will blow off at a
current of 1A?
0.2 mm
0.18 mm
0.28 mm
0.3 mm
36 Which among these tests are performed to check the nation or international A
standards?
Type test.
Production tests.
Site checks.
All of the above.
37 If the strands of the fusing wire are twisted, what happens to the fusing current? B
Increases
Reduces.
No change/ remains same
Depends on the value of current, increases or decreases.
38 What is the cut off current in the fuse? A
Maximum value actually reached.
Rms value actually reached.
Average value actually reached.
None of the above
39 What is the advantage of HRC fuses over Rewirable fuses? D
High speed operation
High rupturing capacity
No ageing effect.
All of the above.
40 Which material is used in the liquid type of fuse? C
SF6
Distilled water
Carbon tetra chloride.
Mineral oil / transformer oil
41 In a HRC fuse what is the time between the cut off and the final current zero B
called?
Pre - arcing time.
Arcing time.
Total operating time.
None of these.
42 Upto what voltage can a cartridge type of fuse can be used? D
400 V
11 kV
20 kV
33 kV
43 On what basis is the selection of fuse done? C
Steady load.
Fluctuating load.
Both (a) and (b)
None of these
44 What is the main advantage of using a fuse? D
Cheapest type of protection.
Inverse time current characteristics.
Current limiting effect under short circuit conditions.
All of above.
45 Upto what voltage can the liquid type HRC fuses be used? B
33 kV
132 kV
66 kV
220 kV
46 When a fault occurs in a high voltage transmission line, what happens first? B
Circuit breaker operates then the relay.
Relay operates and then the circuit breaker.
Relay operates, then successively the isolator and the circuit breaker.
Isolator operates, then successively the relay and the circuit breaker.
47 Which part of the circuit breaker is helpful in breaking the current? B
Trip coil.
Contacts.
Medium
Handle.
48 Which type of tripping is generally preferred for the circuit breaker? B
Manual
Automatically
Depending on the voltage level
None of the above
49 The arc resistance depends on which among the following factors? D
Cross section of the arc.
Length of the arc.
Degree of ionisation
All of the above.
50 How is the initiation of electric arc at the instant of contact separation caused? C
Thermionic emission of electrons.
Field emission of electrons.
Both (a) and (b)
None of these.
51 Arcing voltage will be the least in case of C
Carbon
Copper
Silver
Tungsten
52 What is the arc voltage in a circuit breaker? A
In phase with the arc current.
Lagging the arc current by 90°
Leading the arc current by 90°
Lagging the arcing current by 180°
53 What happens in the arc extinction using high resistance method? B
Arc resistance is decreased with time.
Arc resistance is increased with time.
No change it remains same.
Arc resistance is kept zero.
54 When using low resistance method for arc extension what is the value of arc C
resistance?
Arc resistance is zero.
Arc resistance is high
Arc resistance is low
Arc resistance is very high
55 The resistance of an electric arc can be increased by C
Increasing the concentration of ionised particles.
Reducing the arc length
Splitting the arc.
Increasing the arc cross section.
56 The heat produced at the contact point owing to flow of electric current is least A
affected by_____________________.
Temperature of the surrounding medium.
Contact resistance.
Magnitude of electric current flowing.
Duration of flow of current.
57 Which of the following should have low value for the contacts and their B
material?
Thermal capacity.
Contact resistance.
Thermal conductivity.
None of above.
58 In a circuit breaker, ionisation is facilitated by_________________. D
Increase in field strength.
Increase in mean free length.
High temperature of the surrounding medium.
All of the above.
59 In a circuit breaker the contact space is ionised by what? C
Field emission from the contact surface.
Thermal emission from the contact surface.
Thermal ionisation of gas.
All of above.
60 The interrupting time of a circuit breaker is the period between the instant of B
_________.
Initiation of short circuit and the arc extinction on an opening operation.
Energizing the trip circuit and the arc extension on an opening operation.
Initiation of short circuit and the parting of primary arc contacts.
Energizing of the trip circuit and the parting of primary arc contacts.
61 For a high speed circuit breaker what will the total clearing time? C
Few minutes.
Few seconds.
1 to 2 cycles.
5 to 20 cycles.
62 A circuit breaker is D
power factor correcting device
a device to neutralize the effect of transients
a waveform correcting device
a current interrupting device.
63 The function of protective relay in a circuit breaker is B
to each any stray voltages
to close the contacts when the actuating quantity reaches a certain predetermined
value
to limit arcing current during the operation of circuit breaker
to provide additional safety in the operation of circuit breaker.
64 Low voltage circuit breakers have rated voltage of less than C
220 V
400V
1000 V
10,000 V.
65 The fault clearing time of a circuit breaker is usually D
few minutes
few seconds
one second
few cycles of supply voltage.
66 The medium employed for extinction of arc in air circuit breaker is C
SF6
Oil
Air
Water.
67 Which of the following circuit breakers is preferred for EHT application D
Air blast circuit breakers
Minimum oil circuit breakers
Bulk oil circuit breakers
SF6 oil circuit breakers.
68 For high voltage, ac circuit breakers, the rated short circuit current is passed for C
0.01 sec
0.1 sec
3 seconds
30 seconds.
69 Which of the following is not a type of the contactor for circuit breakers ? D
Electro-magnetic
Electro-pneumatic
Pneumatic
Vacuum.
70 Interrupting medium in a contactor may be D
air
oil
SF6 gas
any of the above.
71 In air blast circuit breakers, the pressure of air is of the order of C
100 mm Hg
1 kg/cm2
20 to 30 kg/cm2
200 to 300 kg/cm2 .
72 SF6 gas is D
sulphur difluoride
sulphur hexafluorine
sulphur fluoride
sulphur hexafluoride.
73 SF6 gas D
is yellow in color
has pungent odor
is highly toxic
is non-inflammable.
74 SF6 gas D
is lighter than hydrogen
is lighter than air
has density 2-times as compared to that of air
has density 5 limes as compared to that of air.
75 The pressure of SF6 gas in circuit breakers is of the order of C
100 mm Hg
1 kg/cm2
3 to 5 kg/cm2
30 to 50 kg/cm2.
76 Boosters are basically C
inductors
capacitors
transformers
synchronous motors.
77 The relation between traveling voltage wave and current wave is A
e = i (L/C) 1/2
e = i (C/L) 1/2
e = i (iL/C) 1/2
(L/iC) 1/2
78 Steepness of the traveling waves is attenuated by A
resistance of the line
inductance of the line
capacitance of the line
all of the above.
79 The protection against direct lightening strokes and high voltage steep waves is D
provided by
earthing of neutral
lightening arresters
ground wires
lightening arresters and ground wires.
80 In outdoor substation, the lightening arresters is placed nearer to C
the isolator
the current transformer
the power transformer
the current breaker.
81 Stability of a system is not affected by B
Reactance of line
Losses
Reactance of generator
Output torque.
82 A 10 MVA generator has power factor 0.866 lagging. The reactive power C
produced will be
10 MVA
8 MVA
5 MVA
1.34 MVA.
83 In order to increase the limit of distance of transmission line D
series resistances are used
synchronous condensers are used
shunt capacitors and series reactors are used
series capacitors and shunt reactors are used.
84 A 30 km transmission line carrying power at 33 kV is known as A
short transmission line
long transmission line
high power line
ultra high voltage line.
85 If K is the volume of conductor material required for 2 wire dc system with one C
conductor earthed, then the volume of cable conductor material required for
transmission of same power in single phase 3 wire system is
K/3 cos φ
5K cos2φ
K/ 5 cos2φ
5K/ 8 cos2φ
86 The permissible voltage variable in voltage in distribution is C
0.1%
1%
10%
50%.
87 Surge impedance of transmission line is given by A
(L/C)1/2
(C/L)1/2
1/(CL)1/2
(CL)1/2
88 750 kV is termed as D
Medium high voltage
High voltage
Extra high voltage
Ultra high voltage.
89 In case of transmission line conductors with the increase in atmospheric A
temperature
length increase but stress decreases
length increases and stress also increases
length decreases but stress increases
both length as well as stress decreases.
90 If the height of transmission towers is increased, which of the following C
parameters is likely to change ?
Resistance
Inductance
Capacitance
None of the above.
91 For increasing the capacity of a transmission line to transmit power which of the C
following must be decreased?
Voltage
Capacitance
Line inductance
All of the above.
92 In terms of constants A, B, C and D for short transmission lines, which of the D
following relation is valid ?
A=B=1
B=D=0
A=C=1
C=0.
93 Which of the following is reduced due to the use of bundled conductors ? C
Capacitance of the circuit
lnductance of the circuit
Power loss due to corona
All of the above
94 The ratio of capacitance from line to line capacitance from line to neutral is A
nearly
1/4
1/2
1
2.
95 The sag of a transmission line is least affected by C
self weight of conductors
temperature of surrounding air
current through conductor
ice deposited on conductor.
96 The sag of the conductors of a transmission line is 1.5 m when the span is 100 D
m. Now if the height of supporting towers is increased by 20%, the sag will
increase by 20%
increase by 10%
reduced by 20%
remain unchanged.
97 ACSR conductor having 7 steel stands surrounded by 25 aluminum conductor C
will be specified as
7/25
7/32
25/7
25/32.
98 Which of the following relationships is not valid for short transmission lines ? A
B=Z=C
A=D=1
Is = I r
None of the above.
99 In order to improve the steady state stability of an overhead transmission lines, D
which of the following methods can be adopted
Reducing impedance between the stations
Adopting quick response excitation systems
Using series capacitors to make X = (3 R)1/2
Any of the above.
100 Transient disturbances arc due to D
Switching operations
Load variations
Faults
Any of the above.
101 Which of the following short circuit is the most dangerous ? B
Line to line short circuit
Dead short circuit
Line to ground short circuit
Line to line and ground short circuit.
102 In case line to line fault occurs, the short circuit current of an alternator will A
.depend on its
Synchronous reactance
Transient reactance
Short circuit resistance
All of the above.
103 Transient state stability is generally improved by , A
using high speed governors on machines by
using low inertia machines
dispensing with neutral grounding
any of the above
104 Aluminium is being favored as bus-bar material mainly because of C
case of fabrication
low density
low cost
non availability of copper.
105 Which section can lie used for bus bar ? D
bars
rods
tubes
any of the above.
106 A string efficiency of 100% implies that B
shunt capacitance is 1 MF
potential across each disc is same
potential across each disc is zero
one of the insulator disc is shorted.
107 Steel poles for transmission lines need protection against C
termites
borer
corrosion
all of the above.
108 Which of the following is a leading power system ? A
Underground cables
Reactors
Mercury arc rectifiers
Transformers.
109 Which of the following is a static exciter ? D
dc separately excited generator
amplidyne
retool
rectifier.
110 The service mains connect A
distributor and consumer terminals
distributor and transformer
distributor and relay system
transformer and earth
111 What are boosters? D
Is a high voltage and low circuit machine.
Is a series wound dc generator driven by dc shunt motor
Is a low voltage and high current generator operating on straight or linear portion
of its voltage current characteristics
Both (b) and (c).
112 Why are the boosters inserted in the circuit? D
Reduce current.
Increase current.
Reduce voltage drop.
Compensate for voltage drop.
113 Why are the floating neutral in a three phase supply considered undesirable? C
High voltage across the load.
Low voltage across the load.
Unequal line voltages across the load.
None of above
114 When steel is reinforced what happens to the composite conductor? C
35 % more compared with equivalent weight of copper.
25 % more compared with equivalent weight of copper.
25 % less compared with equivalent weight of copper.
35 % less compared with equivalent weight of copper.
115 Why grease is put between steel and aluminium conductors? A
To reduce the corrosion by electrolytic action.
To reduce friction between the strand.
To eliminate the air gaps.
To reduce the leakage of current.
116 What is the general ratio of the cross sectional area of the two metals used in the B
A.C.S.R conductors?
1:8
1:4
4:3
2:1
117 For high voltage transmission lines, why are conductors suspended from towers? A
Increase the clearance from ground.
Reduce clearance from ground.
Take care of increase in length.
Reduce the environmental effects.
118 In India, which types of poles are commonly used for distribution? D
Wooden poles.
RCC poles.
Steel poles.
Both (b) and (c)
119 Steel poles are painted so as to prevent it from A
Corrosion.
Borer.
Termites.
All of these.
120 Why is stringing chart useful? A
For finding the sag in the conductor.
In the design of insulator string.
In the design of tower
To find the distance between the towers.
121 Hot template curves are a plot between?. B
Temperature and humidity.
Conductors sag and span lengths.
Conductor weight and sag.
None of the above.
122 Frequency of aeoline vibrations is given by - A
fα = 2 * (Vp / d) * 1000
fα = 2 * (Vp * d) * 1000
fα = 2 / (Vp * d) * 1000
fα = 2 / (Vp / d) * 1000
123 What are the different types of vibrations in the vertical plane? C
Aeoline vibrations.
Galloping.
Both (a) and (b).
None of these
124 What is the minimum horizontal clearance of a LV line from a residential C
building?
0.6 m.
0.9 m
1.2 m.
1.6 m.
125 If a 132 kV line passes over a residential building, what shall be the minimum B
vertical clearance from the roof of the building?
3 m.
4.57 m.
6.38 m.
9.27 m.

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