UNIT-I
1.Explain HVDC converter station with neat diagram?
2. Draw the diagrams and explain the types of HVDC links.
3.Explain the choice of the converter configuration?
4.Explain the types of HVDC links with neat diagrams?
5.Explain the economics and terminal equipment of HVDC transmission systems
6.a) Explain Modern trends and planning of the HVDC Transmission System.
b) Make a comparison between HVAC and HVDC transmission
7.Compare the transfer capabilities of A.C and D.C transmission systems when an existing AC line
is converter converted into DC line, with following conditions .
(i)same current an insulating level
(ii)Same percentage losses and installation level
8.What are the different applications of HVDC transmission system ? Explain them in detail?
What are the advantages of HVDC Transmission systems?
9.Draw the schematic circuit diagram of 6-pulse Graetz’s circuit end explain its principle of
operation?
10.Explain the analysis of Graetz circuit and waveforms for overlap angle is 60 degrees
a) Explain the applications of HVDC transmission.
b) List out Converter Station Equipment and describe them in detail
11.obtain the relation between firing angle and power factor angle in a3-Phase bridge rectifier ?
12.Draw a schematic of a 6-pulse converter circuit and derive from fundamentals, the expression
for voltage and currents for the operation of converter as a rectifier and inverter with relevant
waveforms?
13.a) Elaborate the performance of two three phase converters connected in star-star model.
b) By using the circuit diagram analyze the operation of 6 pulse converter with relevant wave
forms
UNIT-II
1.Explain Principle of DC link control and define current and extinction angle control ?
2.Explain the starting and stopping of DC link control?
3.Explain the converter control characteristics in HVDC systems and firing angle control?
4.Derive the expression for input power, output power and power factor of 12- pulse bridge
5.converter with delay angle α. Assume there is no overlap.?
6.Explain the Reactive power control during transients ?
7.Explain the Static VAR compensators ?
8.Explain the Effect of sourse on the HVDC system ?
9.Explain the reactive power control in HVDC system ?
10.List the Factors that decide the converter configuration?
UNIT-III
1.Obtain the modelling of DC Links in HVDC system.
2.Write a short notes on
(a) Modelling of H.V.D.C. links
(b) P.U. system for d.c. quantities
3.Compare simultaneous and sequential methods of power flow analysis.
4.Draw the flow chart for AC/DC load flow.
5.Explain the sequential method for AC-DC power flow
UNIT-IV
1.Broadly classify the HVDC faults and explain all possible converter faults with their causes and
effects on its operation?
2.What are the basic principles of over current protection??
3.Discuss the operation of surge arrestors for over voltage protection of HVDC systems?
4.Write short notes on:
a) Audible noise
b) Space charge field
c) Corona effects on DC lines
d) Radio interference?
5.Describe about protection against over currents?
6.Discuss the various faults exist in converter station?
7.Explain briefly about the surge arresters?
8.Discuss how protection of DC line differs from AC line protection
UNIT-V
1.Derive an equation for harmonic voltage and current for single tuned filter
and discuss the influence of network admittance on design aspects?
2.Write short notes on the following:
(a) Telephone influence factor.
(b) Harmonic distortion?
3.What are the various types of filters that are employed in HVDC converter
station?
4.Give a detailed account of design aspects of the following filters:
(a) Single tuned filter
(b) Double tuned filter?
