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2806 November 2022 409/2(N)
ELECTRIC POWER TRANSMISSION & DISTRIBUTION
Time Allowed: 2.5 Hours Full Marks: 60
Answer to Question Nos. 1 & 2 are compulsory and to be answered first. This answer is to be
made in separate loose script(s) provided for the purpose. Maximum time allowed is 30 minutes,
after which the loose answer scripts will be collected and fresh answer scripts for answering the
remaining part of the question will be provided. On early submission of answer scripts of
Question Nos. 1 & 2, a student will get the remaining seript earlier.
‘Answer any Eight (08) Questions from the rest.
1 Choose the correct alternative (any ten) [1x10 = 16]
Ina transmission system the feeder supplies the power to
(a) transformer substation (step-up) (b) service mains, (p¥ distributors (4) All of these
The most usual adopted voltage for generation for practice is -
(a) 3.3KV (b) 6.6KV GF IIKV (A) 33KkV.
Theower loss in overhead Line is due to of the line conductor.
‘resistance (b) inductance (©) capacitance (d) All of these.
jv“ “The main drawback of under-ground system over over-head system is —
(a) exposure to lightning (b) heavy initial cost (c) exposure to atmospheric hazard like
smoke, ice, wind ete. (4) inductive interference between power and communication circuits.
Transmission and distribution of electric power by under-ground system is superior to over-
head system w.
(@) appearance and public safety (b) maintenance cost (c) frequency of faults, power failure
and accidents (ail of these
RCC poles usually have the span of —
(a)250-400m Gf 80-150m (c) 50-80m (d) 25-50m,
we ACSR is used in place of copper in Overhead lines because of —
(@) higher current carrying capacity (b) being lighter in weight (c) economic(4) higher tensile
strength.
‘The sag of transmission line conductor in summer is —
(@) less than that in winter (pf more than that in winter (¢) same as in winter (4) there is no
seasonal effect.
ix. Secondary distribution voltage of electrical power system is
(a) 400 V(b) 230 Vf) 400/230 V (d) any one of these
x. Incase of transmission line which one is correct?
(@) Higher regulation is better (b) Lower regulation is better (c) Copper loss is inversely
proportional to the power factor (d) Answer no ii & iii is correct,
(a) 11KV) 33 KV (¢) 66KV (4) None of these
xii, 100% string efficiency means
(a) Self capacitance is zero (b) Self capacitance is maximum (c) Shunt capacitance maximum
(@) both (b) & (c)
xiii. Power factor of dielectric in cable is a function of -
(a) temperature (b) Voltage stress (c) both of earlier (d) None of earlier,
Length of Long’Transmission Line is beyond ~
(a) 80 mp8 1 50 km. (c) 240 km. (d) 300 km
xv. Ferranti effect occurs in long transmission line due to presence of -
(a) resistance (
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iii, FACT is the technology in which devices are used to control the flow of power in
the tine,
iv, In3 phase 4 wire system the size of, is half of the phase wire.
v. In short transmission line the effect of inductance is 5
String efficiency may be improved by using. tengen Onoss Anne ,
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(ii, In gas filled cable gas is used. :
ix. Main advantages of DC transmission system are__ Pvt Pupm Skin effect «
A wee NESS, are the constants of a transmission line.
‘xi. __ The square ot ofthe ratio of line impedance and shunt admitance is called the, Suvqe_ {ope dance}
xii, "For transmission of power over a distance of 500 km, the transmission voltage should be in 444 Ve.
the range of 150 to 220K
xiii, Secondary power distribution is done by 3 phase, 4 __wire system.
_Inshor transmission ine, the effets of ___sreaelested,
xv. Power transmission is done by 3 phase, S_ wiresystem. >*@epactlance »
State the Kelvin’s law for calculation of economical size of conductor. Give equation. Name
various types of main components used in overhead transmission line. (+142)
‘Why transmission voltage is increased for increasing the efficiency of transmission line? State
the factors influencing the corona. Why transposition of transmission line is done? (2+2+1)
4 ‘What is meant by voltage regulation in transmission system? What do you mean by de-rating
factor of U/G cable? Define critical disruptive voltage. (241)
6/ Mention the 3 main parts of the cable, State the advantage of Ring main system over Radial
system of distribution. +2)
ZO Whats proximity effect & skin effect? Which of this occurs in overhead transmission line?
Why skin effect is absent in de system? H+)
8. A single phase line is transmitting 1100 KW power to a factory at 11KV and at 0.8 PF
lagging. It has a total resistance of 2 ohm and loop reactance of 3 ohm. Determine (i) the
voltage at sending end (ii) percentage regulation and (ji) transmission efficiency. (2+2+1)
9. Derive the equation of string efficiency for three suspension insulator. ©)
10. The line of level support of an overhead line is 180 meter apart. The diameter of conductor is
1.27 em, Calculate maximum sag in still air. Assume that the maximum stress in the line is
not to increase 1/5 of the ultimate strength of 4220 Kg/sqem. The weight of the conductor per
‘meter run is 1.13 kg. oy
aa Discuss the advantages of EHVAC and HVDC transmission system, State any advantage of
corona effect. a+)
State the advantages of FACTS control system. Name the different types of FACTS control
system, (342)