BHARATHIDASAN ENGINEERING COLLEGE

MODEL EXAMINATION-MARCH-2019
SUBJECT NAME: TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION DATE: 18.03.2019
SUBJECT CODE: EE8402 TIME:3 HOURS
YEAR/ SEM : II/IV MARKS:100
PART-A
( Answers all the questions) 10 X 2 = 20

1. Define - Self and mutual – G.M.D.

2. What is bundling of conductors?

3. What is the difference between nominal T and nominal π methods?
4.Define surge impedance loading
5. What are the various properties of insulators?
6. Give any two factors that affect sag in an overhead line.
7. What are the factors to be considered while selecting a cable for a particular service?
8. Mention any four insulating materials for cables.
9. State Kelvin’s law for size of transmission conductor.
10. Give various types of FACTS devices
PART-B
( Answers all the questions) 5 x 13 = 65
11a)(i)Draw and explain the structure of Electrical power system with various voltage

Levels (7)
(ii) .Determine the capacitance and charging current per unit length of the line when the
arrangement of the conductor is shown in Figure. The line is completely transposed and
diameter is 15mm and operating voltage is 220kV. (6)

(OR)
b) (i) Derive the expression for a inductance per phase of a three phase line with
Symmetrical spacing and unsymmetrical spacing (8)
(ii).Define skin effect and proximity effect and state its advantage and disadvantages (5)
12 a) (i)Derive the sending end current and voltage for a long transmission line with neat
diagram (8)
(ii) A 50 Hz, 3-phase transmission line is 250 km long. It has a total series impedance of
(40+j100) ohms and a shunt admittance of 914 x 10-6 ohms. It delivers 50 MW at 220 kv
with a power factor of 0.9 lag. Find the:
(i)Sending end voltage
(ii)Voltage regulation
(iii)Transmission efficiency by nominal –T method. (5)
(OR)

b) (i)Derive the expression for real and reactive power flow through transmission lines (6)

(ii). Explain the formation of corona, critical voltages, corona loss, advantages,
disadvantages and methods to reduce the effect of corona (7)
13a (i) Prove that a transmission line conductor between two supports at equal heights takes

the form of a catenary (7)

(ii) (6)

(OR)
b(i) Explain the different types of testing of Insulators in detail. (8)
(ii) Explain in detail the different methods of improving the string efficiency (5)
14a)(i) Describe the general construction of an underground cable with a neat sketch (5)
(ii) State the classification of cables and explain the construction of different types of
underground cable (8)
(OR)
b) (i)What is grading of cables? Explain the following types of grading of cables. (8)
1) Capacitance grading
2) Inter-sheath grading
(ii) Derive the expression to determine the capacitance of a 3 core belted cable. (5)
15.a)(i) Explain the following connection Schemes of Distribution System: (6)
(1)Radial System (2) Ring Main System (3) Interconnected System
(ii) Explain various techniques of Voltage Control and Power factor improvement (7)
(OR)
b) (i) Compare the HVDC transmission with EHVAC transmission in the following
respects. (8)
(1) Economics of transmission
(2) Reliability
(3)Technical Performance
(ii) Explain in detail the types of FACTS controllers (5)

PART- C
(Answer any one question) 1 x 15 = 15
16.a) (i)Find the inductance per phase per Km of double circuit 3 phase line shown in fig.
The line is completely transposed and operates at a frequency of 50 Hz. (10)

(ii) An insulator string consist of three units each having safe working voltage of 15 KV
. The ratio of self capacitance to shunt capacitance is 6:1.Determine the line voltage and
string efficiency .(5)
(OR)
b) (i) Describe about the various methods of neutral grounding in detail (10)_
(ii) What are the various types of HVDC links? Explain them in detail (5)