CLO3 (REVISION QUESTIONS)

Question # 1 Select the correct answer for the following questions:

1. Which of the following is reduced due to the use of bundled conductors? [1 Mark]
a. Capacitance of the circuit
b. Inductance of the circuit
c. Power loss due to corona
d. All of the above.

2. The function of steel wire in the ACSR conductors is to [1 Mark]

a- Compensate for Skin Effect
b- Provide additional mechanical strength
c- Carry large currents
d- To Reduce Inductance

3. Corona loss in overhead transmission lines [1 Mark]

a. is caused by radioactive particles in the air
b. only happens in wet weather
c. Is proportional to line voltage
d. is proportional to line current

4. ____________ is the familiar dark yellow or brown haze that builds up in a large
stagnant air mass and hangs over populated areas on calm hot summer days.

a- Ozone
b- Carbon monoxide
c- Smog
d- Acid rain

5. The main purpose of Armor rods is to [1 Mark]

a. To provide solid ground connections
b. To strengthen the foundations of the towers
c. To Reduce the amplitude of vibration
d. All of the above

6. ACSR conductors are used for overhead transmission lines because the addition of
steel [1 Mark]
a. Reduces the inductance of the lines
b. Increases the conductivity of the lines
c. Gives greater tensile strength to the lines
d. Is cheaper to manufacture

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 7. Capacitance in underground cables [1 Mark]
a. is lower than in overhead lines
b. increases with current
c. is proportional to voltage
d. increases charging current

8. _____________ is normally confined to conductors with a coating of glaze ice over at

least part of their circumference and thus is not a problem in those areas where ice
storms do not occur. [ 1 Mark ]
a. Wake-induced
b. Oscillations
c. Galloping
d. Aeolian

9. The power capability of a transmission line is proportional to the ______ [ 1 Mark ]

a. Line voltage
b. Line voltage and frequency
c. Line voltage cubed
d. Line voltage squared

10. Guy wires on transmission lines is used to ________________. [ 1 Mark ]

a. Support the pole or tower
b. Provide protection against surges
c. Divert surge currents on the transmission line to earth
d. Protect conductors against short circuit currents

Question # 2 [2 Marks]
The Figure showing Steel Tower
What the exactly kind of the tower and the voltage level of this type

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Question # 3 [8 Marks]
A generator supplies power to a load with a load angle of 30° through a transmission line with
inductance of 6.2 Henries. The maximum power which is transferred to through this transmission
line per phase is 30 KW. Calculate the sending voltage of the transmission line if the receiving
voltage is 10 KV and the line frequency is 50 Hz

Question # 4
1. Find the correct answer:
The power capability of a transmission line is: [1 Mark]

a. proportional to the voltage b. proportional to the length

c. proportional to the square of d. proportional to the resistance

the voltage

2. True or false? Due to the skin effect less AC current flow near the outer surface of
the conductor. [1 Mark]
True / False

3. Preferences using copper comparing to aluminum conductor? [1 Mark]

a. cheaper b. lighter in weight

c. higher conductivity d. all of the above

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 4. Calculate the DC resistance of a transmission line’s conductor, if the length of the
line is 95 km, 185mm2 conductor cross section and 90oC temperature. Resistivity
at 20oC [1.7210-8m] and Temperature constant [234.5oC] [2 Mark]
Solution:

5. Which statement is correct: [1 Mark]

a. Cables are less prone to b. Underground cable system is

damage and failure. flexible.
c. Maintenance cost of Overhead d. Overhead lines are less prone
lines is very low. to damage and failure.

6. Match the followings:

a. Subtransmission 1. 0.4kV
b. Transmission 2. 33kV
c. Secondary distribution 3. 132kV
d. Primary distribution 4. 220kV [

7. Name the marked part of a high voltage cable.

a
b

[2 Marks]

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8.Find the type of overhead line support seen on the figure below: [1 Mark]

a. Narrow base single circuit b. Cat’s head, single circuit

c. Guyed-V Tower d. Double circuit, broad

base tower

9. Determination of transmission system voltages. Please draw the Ka cost of

transmission equipment and Kvcost of transmission losses curves in the graph to find
the Kg overall cost of transmission.
[2 Mark]

Solution:

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10. Reasons for bundling conductors. Find the correct answer:

a. Increasing corona b. Increasing the amount of

losses current in the conductor due
to skin effect
c. Reducing construction d. Reducing heat dissipation
time

11. Feel in the gaps:

____________ insulators are made of multiple units, with the number of unit insulator
disks increasing at higher voltages, ___________ insulators support the conductor
above the structure.
[2 Marks]
12. How can we reduce corona losses?

a. bundling conductors b. avoiding sharp edges

c. increase surface area d. All of the above

13. Find the correct answer, what will happen when synchronous machines in a power
system start to accelerate due to disturbances? [1 Mark]

a. forces are developed b. keep running with higher

which will accelerate more speed
c. restoring forces are d. network frequency starts
developed which will slow it to slow down
down

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14. How can you increase the stability limit of a network? Find the correct
answer! [1 Mark]

a. decreasing generator excitations b. reduction in the reactance of the

network

c. increase in the power transferred d. all of the above

15.. Synchronization: what are the necessary conditions to be met when you connect
a generator to the network? Find the correct answer!
[1 Mark]

a. phase sequence to be identical b. phase angle to be zero between

generator and network voltages

c. voltage to be the same d. all of the above

16. Calculate the phase angle between the voltages of two interconnected networks,
if the transported power is 200MW, V1=221kV and V2=220kV, the reactance of the
transmission line is 12 Ω.. [2
Marks]
Solution:

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1) Question

Skin effect in overhead transmission lines

a. Is corrosion due to weathering

b. Shedding of rain due to insulation
c. Means current is concentrated in the center
d. Means current concentrated near the surface. [2 Marks]
2) Question

What kind of conductor is this?

a. AAC
b. AAAC
c. ACSR
d. ACAR [2 Marks]

3) Question

__________ is the high amplitude, low frequency oscillation of overhead power

lines due to wind.

a. The Tension mechanical Vibrations

b. The Galloping lines
c. The waving Towers
d. The Phenomena of waving [2
Marks]

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4) Question

The main function of a substation in an electrical power system is to

a. keep the frequency constant

b. enable personnel to monitor voltage and current
c. limit the power flow
d. convert voltage levels [2
Marks]

5) Question

What kind of transmission lines structure is shown in

the figure?

a. 380 kV Single pole vertical structure

b. 11kV Double pole Vertical structure
c. 132kV Single line Horizontal structure
d. 132kV Single line Delta structure
[2 Marks]

6) Question

There is greater possibility for the occurrence of corona on High Voltage

transmission lines during:

a. Dry weather
b. Winter
c. Summer heat
d. Humid weather
e. All of the above

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7) Question

Insulators used for HV transmission line at dead -end tower are:

a. Suspension Insulators
b. Shackle insulators
c. Pin insulators
d. Strain insulators [2
Marks]

8) Question

__________ insulators are made of multiple units, with the number of unit insulator
disks increasing at higher voltages.

a. Pin type
b. Strain
c. Shackle Suspension
d. None of the above [2
Marks]

9) Question

One of the most important considerations in transmission system is the effect of the
various system variables, such the transmission voltage and power transmitted on
________ .

a. Transmission line route

b. Conductor size
c. Insulators type
d. Tower type
e. None of the above [2
Marks]

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10) Question

In a transmission line conductor, as the frequency increases __________________ :

a. The resistance of the conductor decreases and the inductance increases.

b. The resistance and inductance of the conductor both increase.
c. The resistance of the conductor increases and the inductance decreases.
d. The resistance and inductance of the conductor both decrease. [2
Marks]

11) Question

Give a brief but complete description of the following types of transmission line
towers:

a. Suspension tower

b. Angle towers

c. Guyed towers

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 [6 Marks]

12) Question

Calculate the phase angle between the voltages of two interconnected networks, if
the transported power is 200MW, V1=221kV and V2=220kV, the reactance of the
transmission line is 12 Ω.

13) Question

List THREE advantages to bundling of overhead transmission line conductors.

a.

b.

c.

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Part 3 (LO # 3) [20 Marks]

Q.23. [5 Marks]

Conductors on transmission lines especially high-voltage, high-capacity lines are sometimes bundled,
list at least four reason for bundling conductors?

Q.24. Mention the name of each of the following towers : [5 Marks]

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(LO 3)

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Question # 2 (LO 3) [08
Marks]

Figure 1 Figure 2

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Question # 3 (LO3) [2 Marks]

Part 3 CLO3 [20 Marks]

Question .23 [6 Marks]
Explain Corona Process in a Transmission Line?

Question 24 [4 Marks]
Look at the Figure 24.1 below, it is a cross – sectional view of an over – head cable.
1. Explain the alpha/ numerical code that is shown in the figure; [2 Marks]

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2. What do the following letter coding represent when talking about transmission line
cable? [2 Marks]

Question 25 [10 Marks]

With a load angle of 30o a generator supplies power to a load through a transmission line
with inductance of 6.2 Henries. The sending voltage is 15 kV and the receiving voltage is 14
kV and the line frequency is 50 Hz;
Find the power which can be transferred through this transmission line per phase

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