TD Question Bank Model
TD Question Bank Model
TD Question Bank Model
PART-A
1. Define the term Feeder and Distributors.
2. Explain the reason for using high voltage in transmission line.
3. Mention the various components of distribution system.
4. Compare radial and ring main system?
5. What is meant by skin effect?
6. Discriminate between self and mutual GMD.
7. Distinguish between stranded and bundled conductors.
8. Describe why transposition is essential in transmission systems.
9. What is surge impedance?
10. Draw the power angle diagram of transmission line.
11. Write the expression for the power loss due to corona.
12. Draw the Nominal-T representation of a transmission line.
13. What are the methods of achieving uniformity in dielectric stress?
14. Generalize the factors affecting sag in a transmission line.
15. Give the relation for insulation resistance of a cable.
16. Enumerate the different types of insulators used for overhead transmission lines.
17. What are the advantages of an interconnected system?
18. Summarize the advantages of FACTS controllers?
19. Discuss any two significance of neutral grounding.
20. Summarize the advantages of HVDC transmission?
PART B & C
1. Draw and explain the structure of typical electric power system with various voltage levels.
Draw a single line diagram showing the essential parts of a power system network.
2. Discuss connection schemes of the following distribution systems.
a) Radial system
b) Ring Main system.
3. State Kelvin’s law for the design of feeders and distribution system.
4. A 2 wire dc distributor 200 meters long is uniformly loaded with 2A/metre. Resistance of singlewire is
0.3 Ω /Km. If the distributor is fed at one end, calculate
i) The voltage drop upto a distance of 150m from the feeding point
ii) The maximum voltage drop
5. A two wire DC distributor of 1km long and it supplies a load of 90A, 70A, 50A and 40A at a distance
of 200m, 600m, 900m and 1000m from the feeding point A. The resistance of the distributor is 0.003 Ω
per km length. Identify the voltage at each load point when the voltage at point A is 220V.
6. Two tram cars A & B 2 km and 6 km away from a sub station return 40 A and 20 A respectively to the
rails. The sub station voltage is 600 V DC. The resistance of trolley wire is 0.25 Ω/km and that of track
is 0.03 Ω/km. Calculate the voltage across each tram car.
1. Derive an expression for the inductance of three phase transmission line with unsymmetrical spacing
between conductors.
2. Derive an expression for the capacitance of three phase transmission line with unsymmetrical spacing
between conductors.
3. Problems on Inductance of three phase transmission line.
4. Problems on capacitance of three phase transmission line.
1. Explain how the steady state stability limit affects the power transfer capability of transmission lines.
2. Explain the equivalent circuit of single phase short transmission line. Also deduce an expression for
voltage regulation and sending end voltage.
3. Explain the receiving end power circle diagram.
4. Problems on medium transmission line.