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M. Tech. Semester – I
End-Term Examination, January, 2014
Advanced Power System Protection (MEEPE 104)
Time: Three Hours
Max. Marks: 100
Note: Attempt any five questions. All questions carry equal
marks.

1 What are the various components of a protection system?

Briefly describe their functions with the help of a
schematic diagram. (5+15)

2 Show that the amplitude and phase comparators are dual

to each other. Describe one electromagnetic phase
comparator. (10+10)

3 What is Buchholz relay? Which equipment is protected

by it? For what types of faults is it employed? Discuss its
working principle. (2+1+2+15)

4 An 11 kV, 100 MVA alternator is grounded through a

resistance of 5 Ω. The CTs have a ratio 1000/5. The relay
is set to operate when there is an out of balance current
of 1 A. What percentage of the generator winding will be
protected by the percentage differential scheme of
protection? (20)
5 (a) Describe any one type of impedance relay with neat
sketches and show how such relays are connected in
a transmission line and how they provide
discriminatory protection.

(b) What are the advantages of distance protection over

other types of protection of feeders? (15+5)
6 With the help of a block diagram, discuss the operation
of the numerical relay. What is a multifunction numerical
relay? (15+5)

7 (a) What is the role of signal conditioner in a data

acquisition system? Discuss the functions of various
components of the signal conditioner.

(b) Explain in brief about the protection of booster

capacitors in an interconnected power
system. (10+10)

8 Write short notes on (Any two): (10+10)

(i) Primary and backup protection.

(ii) Aliasing and sampling in Data Acquisition System

(DAS)

(iii) Concepts of modern coordinated control system

(iv) Tap changing transformer

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M. Tech. Semester – I
End-Term Examination, January, 2014
Electronic Devices and Systems (MEECS 104)
Time: Three Hours
Max. Marks: 100
Note: Attempt any five questions. All questions carry equal
marks.

1. What is operational amplifier? Also explain isolation

amplifier with its characteristics and applications. (20)

2. (a) Explain IGBT with its applications and how does it

differ from GTO. (10)

(b) Discuss frequency and RPM transducers. (10)

3. Discuss optoelectronic devices, also differentiate opto-

coupler and opto- interrupter devices. (20)

4. (a) Explain Butterworth and Chebyshev filter

approximation. (10)

(b) Explain high speed detectors with applications. (10)

5. Explain Multiplexer and De-multiplexer with their merits

and demerits. (20)
6. (a) Explain square wave oscillator with its merits. (10)

(b) Discuss phase shift and Wein bridge oscillator. (10)

7. Explain phase frequency comparators with its

applications. (20)

8. Write short note on any two: (10+10)

(a) Data conversion and acquisition.

(b) Micro processor interfacing techniques.

(c) Peak detector.

(d) Fiber optic data link.

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M. Tech. Semester – I
End-Term Examination, January, 2014
Transducer Technology (MEECS 103)
Time: Three Hours
Max. Marks: 100
Note: Attempt any five questions. All questions carry equal
marks.

1 (a) Describe with the help of a circuit diagram an

electrical method of measuring temperature using a

resistance thermometer. Describe the construction

of this type of thermometer.

(b) What is a thermistor? Describe with the help of neat

sketches various forms of construction. Sketch

typical characteristics of thermistors and explain

them.

2 (a) Explain the construction and working of a strain

gauge. Describe various uses of this gauge.

(b) A strain gauge with gauge factor of 2 is fastened to

a metallic member subjected to a stress of 1000

kg/cm2.
 The modules of elasticity of the metal is 2 * 10 6

kg/cm2? Calculate the percentage change in

resistance of strain gauge. What is the value of

poission’s ratio.

3 (a) Explain the different principles of working of

capacitive transducers.

(b) Explain the working and construction of thermo

electric sensor.

4. What is a piezoelectric transducer? Give its equivalent

circuit. Derive an expression for the output voltage by

making suitable simplifying assumptions.

5 (a) How the differential amplifiers are used for signal

conditioning. Define the difference between bridge

and carrier amplifier.

(b) What is amplitude modulation? Why is it used in

instrumentation system? Explain with example.

6 What is telemetry and what are its components? Draw

the block diagram of a typical telemetry system and

explain the function of each components.

7 (a) Explain the signal transmission using cable

transmission of analog and digital signal.

(b) Explain the different functions of graphic display

system.

8 Write short notes on (any four)

(a) Power system transducers

(b) Electro-dynamic transducers

(c) Digital interfacing techniques

(d) Fiber optic signal transmission

(e) UV.Smart sensors

(f) Storage oscilloscope

(g) Hotwire anemometers

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M. Tech. Semester – I
End-Term Examination, January, 2014
Solid State DC Drives (MEEPE 102)
Time: Three Hours
Max. Marks: 100
Note: Attempt any five questions. All questions carry equal
marks.

1 Explain electric braking for DC separately excited motor,

with suitable connection diagrams and speed-torque
curves.

2 Explain the Ward-Leonard method for speed control of

dc motor.

3 Explain 1-phase full converter fed DC shunt motor drive,

with suitable circuit diagram, related waveform and also
derive the equation of any O/P voltage of rectifier.

4 Discuss operation of a dual converter in different modes,

feeding a separately excited dc motor drive.

5 Show all the waveform when a dc series motor is fed by

a dc drive.
6 A 230V, 960 rpm and 200A separately excited dc motor
has an armature resistance of 0.02 ohms. The motor is
fed from a chopper which provides both motoring and
braking operations. The source has a voltage of 230 V.
Assuming continuous conduction. Calculate the duty
ratio of chopper for a motor speed of 600 rpm and
braking torque of twice the rated value.

7 Explain working of current control loop and speed

control loop for close loop control of separately excited
dc motor drive.

8 Write short notes on :( any two)

(a) Phase locked loop control of DC drive

(b) Micro-computer control of DC drive

(c) Type of motor duty and selection of motor rating

(d) Multi –phase chopper

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M. Tech. Semester – I
End-Term Examination, January, 2014
Modeling and Simulation of Dynamic Systems
(MEECS 102)
Time: Three Hours
Max. Marks: 100
Note: Attempt any five questions. All questions carry equal marks.

1 (a) Write down, various methods of solution of

nonlinear differential equations and discuss them in

brief. (10)

(b) What are Continuous Dynamic Systems? Explain

with example, state variable modeling of

Continuous Dynamic System. (10)

2 What are bond graphs? Compare them with conventional

techniques such as block diagrams and signal flow graphs.

Explain bond graph technique with an appropriate

example. (20)

3 (a) Explain various features of DWSIM chemical

process simulator software in detail. (20)

4 Discuss the following:

(a) Structure of simulation software. (10)

(b) Modeling of non real time systems. (10)

5 Explain the concept of controllability and observability.

Explain their role in computer simulation of any

system? (20)

6 Explain Sampled data control systems with appropriate

examples. (20)

7 Explain Kalman’s method of testing controllability and

observability. (20)

8 What are Z transforms? How they are useful in modeling

of nonlinear systems? What is the relation between Z

transform and S transform? (20)

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M. Tech. Semester – I
End-Term Examination, January, 2014
Power System Transient and High Voltage Engineering
(MEEPS 103/1MEE3)
Time: Three Hours
Max. Marks: 100
Note: Attempt any five questions. All questions carry equal
marks.

1. Explain wave terminology and derive its

equation. (20)

2. (a) State power system surges and its origin. (10)

(b) Explain impulse testing techniques. (10)

3. (a) Discuss power frequency high voltage trans-

formers. (10)

(b) Discuss system recovery voltage characteristics.(10)

4 (a) Explain requirement of equipments for protection of

lines from surges. (10)

(b) Discuss methods of neutral grounding and their

effect on system behavior. (10)
5. Explain large current generating and measurement
techniques. (20)

6 (a) Explain partial discharge testing. (10)

(b) Explain working of Cathodes ray oscillorgraph with

its applications. (10)

7 Discuss working principle of klydenographs. (20)

8 Write short note on any two: (10+10)

(a) Field investigations.

(b) H.V.D.C generators.

(c) Insulation coordination.

(d) Tower footing resistance.

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M. Tech. Semester – I
End-Term Examination, January, 2014
Special Electrical Machines (MEEPE 103)
Time: Three Hours
Max. Marks: 100
Note: Attempt any five questions. All questions carry equal marks.

1 What is the operating principle of synchronous

reluctance motors, derive torque equation and give
characteristics of reluctance motor? (7+7+6)

2 Explain Open loop and closed loop control of stepper

motor. What is micro stepping? (10+10)

3 Describe the principle of operation of a switched

reluctance motor. What are the differences between this
motor and synchronous reluctance motor? Give the
advantages and disadvantages of switched reluctance
motor over other a.c. drives. (7+7+6)

4 (a) Calculate the stepping angle for a 3 stack, 24 tooth

variable reluctance motor. (5)

(b) Describe linear induction motor and its control. (15)

5 Give the principle of operation of permanent magnet
synchronous motor, derive the torque equation. What are
the advantages and disadvantages of these
motors? (7+7+6)

6 Explain permanent magnet brushless D.C. Motor. What

are electronic commutator? (10+10)

7 Discuss, service wave permanent magnet brushless

motor drives. What are Hall Sensors? (15+5)

8 Write short notes on any two: (10+10)

(a) Micro Processor based controllers.

(b) Optical Sensors

(c) What are the applications of Stepper Motors?

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M. Tech. Semester – I
End-Term Examination, January, 2014
Linear Control Theory (MEECS 101)
Time: Three Hours
Max. Marks: 100
Note: Attempt any five questions. All questions carry equal marks.

1 (a) Give an overview of control system configuration.

(b) Explain the need for dynamic model and concept of

model selection.

2 Explain the following:

(a) Averaging a Variable

(b) Averaging a circuit

(c) Averaging a Switching Function

(d) Averaging a Switch

3 (a) What is Linearization of a Circuit and linearising of

the average switches?

 (b) Explain the terms ‘Nominal Stability’, Nominal

Performance’ and ‘Robustness’ in reference to

classical control configuration.

4 (a) Explain the concept of continuous time modes and

features of state space models.

(b) Explain the concept of state space models for

Electrical Circuits and Discrete Time or Sampled

Data Models.

5 (a) Analyze the Continuous Time Model. Also define

Transform Domain Solution and Time Domain

Solution.

(b) Analyze the Linarizing Discrete Model. Also define

Transform Domain Solution and Time Domain

Solution.

6 Describe Eigen Value and Eigen Vector analysis for

Controllability and Observability in detail.

7 Consider system with the following open loop transfer

function:

K
G s  H  s  
s  T1s  1   T2 s  1 

Determine the system with the following open loop

transfer function:

(i) the gain K is small (ii) K is large

8 Draw the Bode diagram for the following transfer

function;

10  j  3 
G  j  
 
j   j  2   j   j  2
2


Make corrections so that the log magnitude curve is

accurate.
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M. Tech. Semester – I
End-Term Examination, January, 2014
Advanced Power Electronics
(MEEPS 102/1MEE2)
Time: Three Hours
Max. Marks: 100
Note: Attempt any five questions. All questions carry equal
marks.

1 (a) Explain various mechanisms by which thyristors

can be triggered into conduction. Discuss the
techniques which result in random turn on of a
thyristor.

(b) Explain the construction and working of IGBT in

detail. Give the reason, why IGBT is preferred in
high frequency switching circuits.

2 (a) What is the need of commutation in SCRs? Explain

any two commutation techniques of SCR with
suitable waveforms.

(b) Explain various protection and firing schemes used

in SCRs in detail.
3 (a) Derive the expression for Vrms, Irms and input power
factor of the single phase controlled converter
circuit with R – L – E load.

(b) Describe the working of Single Phase Full Wave

Converter with R – L – E load with the help of
circuit diagram and appropriate waveforms.

4 (a) For a 3-phase full converter, explain how output

voltage wave, for a firing angle of 30 0, is obtained
by using;

(i) Phase Voltage (ii) Line Voltage

(b) Explain the circuit diagram and working principle

of Dual Converter.

5 (a) Explain the operation of Type-B and Type-C

chopper circuit with suitable waveforms.
 (b) Describe the principle of Step up chopper. Derive
an expression for the average output voltage in
terms of input voltage and duty cycle. State the
assumptions made.

6 (a) A chopper, fed from a 220V DC source, is working

at a frequency of 50Hz and is connected to a R – L
load of R = 10Ω and L = 50mH. Determine the
value of duty cycle at which the minimum load
current will be

(i) 5A (ii) 10A

(iii) 20A (iv) 30A

(b) Calculate the average input current by the source for

an ideal type – A chopper feeding RLE load.

7 (a) What are line commutate diverters? How do they

operate? Explain the difference between line
commutated and forced commutated inverters.
 (b) Discuss the working of a single phase half bridge
inverter. What is its main drawback? Explain how
this drawback is overcome?

8 (a) Describe the operating principle of 1 – Ф to 1 – Ф

step up cycloconverter with the help of mid point
and bridge type configurations using appropriate
circuit and waveforms. The conduction of various
thyristors must also be indicated on the waveforms.

(b) Explain the working of 3 – Ф to 3 – Ф

Cycloconvertors.
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M. Tech. Semester – I
End-Term Examination, January, 2014
Modern Power Converters (MEECS 105)
Time: Three Hours
Max. Marks: 100
Note: Attempt any five questions. All questions carry equal marks.

1 Describe the back boost regulator with necessary

derivation and discuss its steady state performance also.

2 (a) What is SMPS? Give its operating principle and

industrial applications.

(b) Discuss the generalized comparison between

switched mode and linear DC regulator.

3 Describe SMPS using half bridge and full bridge

configurations. Enumerate the advantages and
disadvantages possessed by SMPS.

4 Describe flyback SMPS with relevant equivalent circuits

and waveforms. Derive the expressions for voltages and
currents involved.
5 (a) What are resonant converters? Give their
advantages over PWM controlled converters.

(b) Describe M type ZCS resonant converter with

relevant circuits and waveforms.

6 (a) Give the principle of ZVS resonant converter.

(b) Describe a ZVS resonant converter with appropriate

circuits and waveforms.

7 (a) Discuss the power factor converter in DC – DC

converter.

(b) Why over current protection is required in power

supplies?

8 Write short notes on any two:

(a) EMI filters

(b) Types of UPS

(c) Electromagnetic and radio frequency interference

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M. Tech. Semester – I
End-Term Examination, January, 2014
Analysis of Power Converters (MEEPE 101)
Time: Three Hours
Max. Marks: 100
Note: Attempt any five questions. All questions carry equal
marks.

1 (a) Describe the different modes of operation of

thyristor with the help of its static V – I
characteristics.

(b) How does a GOT differ from a conventional

thyristor? Give its circuit symbol and static V – I
characteristics.

2 (a) For a single phase one pulse controlled converter

system, sketch waveforms for load voltage, load
current for (i) RL load (ii) RL load with
freewheeling diode across RL. From a comparison
of these waveforms, discuss the advantages of using
a freewheeling diode.
 (b) A 230V, 50Hz, one pulse SCR controlled converter
is triggered at a firing angle of 40 0 and load current
extinguishes at an firing angle of 2100. Find the
circuit turn off time, average output voltage and
average load current for

(i) R = 5Ω, L = 2mH

(ii) R = 5 Ω, L = 2mH and E = 110V

3 For a 3phase full converter, explain how output voltage

wave for a firing angle of 30 0 is obtained by using (a)
phase voltages and (b) line voltages.

4 Discuss the effect of source inductance on the

performance of a single phase full converter indicating
clearly the conduction of various thyristors during one
cycle. Derive expressions for its output voltage in terms
of (i) maximum voltage Vm, firing angle α and overlap
angle and (ii) Vm, α, Vs and load current I0. Here Ls is
source inductance.
5 (a) Describe the principle of step up chopper. Derive an
expression for the average output voltage in terms
of input D.C. voltages and duty cycle. State the
assumptions made.

(b) A step up chopper has input voltage of 220V and

output voltage of 660V. If the non conducting time
of thyristor chopper is 100μs, compute the pulse
width of output voltage.

6 Explain the working principle of buck and boost

converter with necessary derivations and waveforms.

7 For a single phase voltage controller feeding a resistive

load, draw the waveforms of source voltage, gating
singles, output voltages, source and output currents and
voltage across one SCR. Describe its working with
reference to waveforms dram.

8 Describe the operating principle of single phase to single

phase step up cyclocanverter with the help of mid point
and bridge type configurations. Illustrate your answer
with appropriate circuit and waveforms.
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M. Tech. Semester – I
End-Term Examination, January, 2014
Control System Design (MEEPE 105)
Time: Three Hours
Max. Marks: 100
Note: Attempt any five questions. All questions carry equal
marks.

1 What is PID controller? Explain phase lag and phase lead

controller. (20)

2 A feedback control system has an open loop transfer

function. (20)

K
G s  H  s  
s s  3   s 2  2s  2 

Find the root locus as K is varied from 0 to  .

3 (a) State the Riccati’s equation. How many methods are

there to solve Riccatis equation? (5)

(b) Define given value – given vector method of

solution of Riccati’s equation. (15)
4 Consider unity feedback control system with an open
loop transfer function of (20)

K  s  1  s  2 
G s  
 s  0.1   s  1 

Draw the root loci of the system with gain K as a

variable. As on aid to platting determine:

(i) Asymptotes

(ii) Centroid

(iii) Breakway point

(iv) The gain at which root locus crosses jw axis.

Find from the root locus plat the value of gain K for
which a closed loop system is critically damped.

5 The characteristic equation of a system in differential

equation form is (20)

 
x   K  2  x   2K  5  x  0
 (a) Find the values of K for which the system is

(i) Stable

(ii) Limitedly Stable

(iii) Unstable

(b) For the stable case for what values of K is the

system.

(i) Underdamped (ii) Overdamped

6 Sketch the Bode plot for given transfer function (20)

KZ  z  0.5 
G z   with T  0.1s
 z  1   z  1.5 

7 For the flow control system given in below prepare a

signal flow graph. Identify suitable state variables and
write down the state variable mode. Given (20)

Motor Ka = 25, Kp = 1, Kd = 0.005

Km, = .5, J = 0.05, Ra = 1Ω

 Flow qi = KqθKq = 8, tank area A = 50m2

Q0 = Kh.h, Kh = 225, Kf = 0.25

8 Write short notes on following (any two): (10+10)

(a) Define recursive method of solving Riccati equation

(b) State the equations of discrete data system with

sample and hold devices.

(c) Luenberge’s observer

(d) Sampling
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M. Tech. Semester – I
End-Term Examination, January, 2014
Advanced Power Electronics Drives
(MEEPS 105/1MEE5.1)
Time: Three Hours
Max. Marks: 100
Note: Attempt any five questions. All questions carry equal
marks.

1 (a) Explain the meaning of power electronic drive

system. Discuss their advantages, disadvantages and
areas of applications.

(b) Describe power supply options required in power

electronic drive system. How are these supply
options achieved through power electronic circuits?

2 (a) Explain methods of power factor improvement of

DC drives using forced commutation.

(b) Explain various methods of speed control of DC

series motor.

3 (a) Explain the operation of a DC motor fed by a three

phase half converter.
 (b) A 400V DC motor is controlled by a three phase full
converter. If the motor voltage drops 50V including
the drop in lead wires find the firing angle if the AC
input supply is 415V, 50Hz, 3 – Ф.

4 (a) Explain the operation of a four quadrant

transistorized chopper drive for control of DC
separately excited DC motor.

(b) With neat schematic, explain the operation of slip

energy recovery systems. Mention applications of
such systems.

5 (a) Critically examine the range of speed control of an

induction motor by frequency control only and also
explain operation of induction motor in field
weakening mode.

(b) Draw and explain the torque slip characteristics of

an induction motor when started by a thyristorised
starter and discuss about ‘low frequency start’.
6 (a) How inverters can be used as voltage controller of
rotor circuit for a three phase wound rotor induction
motor.

(b) A 3 – phase 1500 rpm induction motor operates

with 2% slip developing a torque of 800 synewatts.
Using variable frequency control method, the speed
is reduced to 12rpm while v/f remains the same.
Find the new value of torque developed by the
motor.

7 (a) With schematic block diagram, explain the working

of self controlled current source inverter fed
synchronous motor.

(b) Explain the working principle of switched

reluctance motor and also discuss the applications
of these motors.

8 Write short notes on any two:

(a) Multiphase choppers

(b) Different types of loads

(c) Braking of DC motors

(d) Permanent magnet motor drives.

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M. Tech. Semester – I
End-Term Examination, January, 2014
EH AC/DC Transmission
(MEEPS 104/1MEE4)
Time: Three Hours
Max. Marks: 100
Note: Attempt any five questions. All questions carry equal
marks.

1 (a) What are the problems involved in transmission of

power using EHV ac system? Discuss in detail.
Also state how these problems can be solved.
(8)

(b) What is power handling capacity? How it is related

with surge impedance loading? Derive the
expression for calculating surge impedance loading
of a long transmission line. (12)

2 (a) Explain in detail, the reason for adopting of bundled

conductors in EHVAC transmission line. (10)

(b) Explain why insulation design of EHV transmission

is governed by the switching surges. (10)
3 (a) Discuss the properties of bundled conductors.
Derive the expression for calculating GMD and
GMR. (10+10)

(b) Explain how there is power circuits interference in

and what steps are taken to avoid this interference?

4 Discuss the following:

(a) Corona loss under bad weather conditions and its

estimation. (10)

(b) Estimation of conductor surface gradient for EHV

lines. (10)

5 (a) What types of dc links are used in present day

systems? Discuss the application of these links. (10)

(b) Explain various types of DC links used for HVDC

power transmission. (10)
6 (a) What is ground return? Why it is used? What are the
problems associated with the use of ground as a
return conductor. (10)

(b) Explain the following equipment in a converter

station:

(i) Converter transformer

(ii) Thyristor values

(iii) Harmonic filtering equipments (10)

7 (a) Derive the expression for maximum surface voltage

gradients of bundled conductors. (10)

(b) What are the merits and demerits of HVDC system

over EHVACDC transmission system (10)

8 Write short notes on the following: (20)

(i) Skin Effect (ii) Proximity Effect

(iii) Choice of economic voltage
(iv) Parallel and series connection of thyristors
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M. Tech. Semester – I
End-Term Examination, January, 2014
Advanced Power System Analysis
(MEEPS 101/1MEE1)
Time: Three Hours
Max. Marks: 100
Note: Attempt any five questions. All questions carry equal
marks.

1 (a) Explain “A 3 phase fault is more severe than other

faults on Transmission line”. (05)

(b) A generating station ‘A’ has a short circuit capacity

of 1000 MVA. Another station ‘B’ has a short ckt
capacity of 650 MVA. They are operating at 11 KV.
Find the short ckt. MVA if they are interconnected
by a cable of 0.5 ohm reactance/phase. (15)

2 (a) Distinguish between Symmetrical & Asymmetrical

faults. (20)

(b) Explain algorithm for formation of bus impedance

matrix of a partial network by Addition of a branch.

3 (a) Explain “A majority of the buses in Power systems

are Load buses”. Explain the Step by Step method
of formation of YBus. (5)
 (b) Explain the Gauss-Seidel method for solution of
non-linear algebraic equations. (15)

4 Explain Bus Admittance Matrix is a Sparse Matrix.

Explain algorithm for formation of bus impedance matrix
of a partial network by Addition of a Link. (20)

5 Compare different methods of load flow analysis. Also

describe fixed tap setting transformers. (20)

6 (a) Explain Cut set & incidence matrix with suitable

Examples. (10)

(b) Explain calculations of reactive power at voltage

controlled buses. (10)

7 Three generators are rated as follows :Gen : 1 : 100

MVa, 33 kV, reactance 10% Gen 2 : 150 MVA, 32 kV,
reactance 8% Gen : 3 : 110 MVa, 30 kv, reactance 12%
Determine the reactance of the generator corresponding
to base values of 200 MVa, 35 kV. (20)

8 Define tie set matrix. Explain symmetrical and

asymmetrical short circuit. Currents in synchronous
machine on no load conditions. (20)