VEMU INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY SUB: EDS

Dt: 5.11.2018 (A.N.)

P.KOTHAKOTA, PUTHALAPATTU (M), CHITTOOR DIST – 517 112
IV B.Tech I SEM MID-II EXAMINATIONS-NOV-2018 (DESCRIPTIVE)
SET-A
Time: 1Hr 30Min Branch: EEE Max.Marks:20

PART-A
Answer all questions 5*2=10 marks
1 What are the differences between fixed and switched capacitors in distribution systems? 2M
2 What are the features of single bus bar arrangement with sectionalizer? 2M

3 What is the perpendicular bisector rule used for optimal location of substation? 2M

4 Write short notes on power factor correction. 2M

5 Draw the phasor diagram of shunt compensation. 2M

PART-B
Answer any two Questions 2*10=20marks

a How do you analyze a substation service area with ‘n’ primary feeders?
5M
1
b Discuss the features, advantages and disadvantages of main and transfer bus bar
5M
arrangement and one and half breaker system arrangement.
Explain the role of shunt and series capacitors in power factor correction. compare their
2 10M
performance in power factor correction
a) Explain the classification of substations according to design.
3 b) Compare the four and six feeder patterns of substation service area if they are thermally 5+5M
limited.
4 Explain the improving methods of power factor. 10M
 VEMU INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY SUB: EDS
Dt: 5.11.2018 (A.N.)
P.KOTHAKOTA, PUTHALAPATTU (M), CHITTOOR DIST – 517 112
IV B.Tech I SEM MID-II EXAMINATIONS-NOV-2018 (DESCRIPTIVE)
SET-B
Time: 1Hr 30Min Branch: EEE Max.Marks:20

PART-A
Answer all questions 5*2=10 marks
1 What are the differences between fixed and switched capacitors in distribution systems? 2M
2 What are the features of single bus bar arrangement with sectionalizer? 2M

3 What is the perpendicular bisector rule used for optimal location of substation? 2M

4 Write short notes on power factor correction. 2M

5 Draw the phasor diagram of shunt compensation. 2M

PART-B
Answer any two Questions 2*10=20marks

a How do you analyze a substation service area with ‘n’ primary feeders?
5M
1
b Discuss the features, advantages and disadvantages of main and transfer bus bar
5M
arrangement and one and half breaker system arrangement.
Explain the role of shunt and series capacitors in power factor correction. compare their
2 10M
performance in power factor correction
a) Explain the classification of substations according to design.
3 b) Compare the four and six feeder patterns of substation service area if they are thermally 5+5M
limited.
4 Explain the improving methods of power factor. 10M
 VEMU INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
SUB: DEP
P.KOTHAKOTA, PUTHALAPATTU (M), CHITTOOR DIST – 517 112 Dt.5.11 .2018 (A .N.)

IV B.Tech I SEM MID-II EXAMINATIONS NOV-2018 (OBJECTIVE)

H.T.NO: Branch:EEE Signature of the Invigilator:

Time: 20Min SET-A Max.Marks:10
All Questions Carry 0.5 Marks

1. At most economical power factor the annual saving is…. [ ]

A) minimum b) maximum c) moderate d) none

2. The cost of series capacitors are [ ]

A) low B) high C) moderate D) None

3. The current in single phase system for un grounded system is equal to [ ]

A) √3I3Ø B) 3I3Ø C) 3Ø current D) None

The power loss in the 1Ø, 2 wire ungrounded system is --- times the power loss in one of
4. [ ]
the conductor of 3Ø system
A) 3 B) √3 C) 2 D) None

5. The most economical power factor is given by [ ]

A) √(1-sin2 Φ2) B) √1-cos2 Φ2 C) √1-tan2 Φ2 D) None

6. The ratng of capacitors are given in [ ]

A) KVA B) KVAR C) KW D) None

7. kVAr is equal to……… [ ]

A) KW sinΦ B) KW tanΦ C) KW cosΦ D) None

8. The permissible limit of voltage variations at consumer terminals are [ ]

A) ±15% B) ±6% C) ±20% D) ±30%

9. An over-excited synchronous motor on no load is known as……… [ ]

A) Syn.condenser b) capacitor c) inductor d) none
10. The best possible location of capacitor in distribution system is [ ]
Near to Near to bus
A) B) C) Near to load D) None
transformer bar

11. Optimal location of substation is necessary to reduce [ ]

A) Cost and B) Voltage drops C) Power losses D) none

service
 interruption
12. The phase advancers are used to improve the power factor of ………. [ ]
Induction
A) Syn.motors B) C) dc motor d) none
motors
13. For three phase star connected load line current are equal to [ ]
A) √3Iph B) 3Iph C) Iph D) none
14. Apparent power are measured in [ ]
A) KW B) KVA C) KVAR D) None
15. If the circuit current leads the voltage, then the reactive power is known as [ ]
Lagging Leading
A) B) C) A or B D) None
reactive power reactive power
16. To maintain voltage as constant at receiving end terminals -----------are used [ ]
Voltage
Capacitor Synchronous
A) B) control C) D) None
bank condensers
devices
17. Capacitor bank supplies [ ]
Leading Lagging
A) B) C) Both A and B D) None
KVAR KVAR
18. Disadvantage due to low power factor is ….. [ ]
High copper Greater Poor voltage
A) B) C) D) All the above
losses conductor size regulation
19. The main reason for low power factor of supply system is due to the use of… [ ]
capacitive Inductive
A) resistive loads b) c) d) none
loads loads
20. Power factor can be increased with [ ]
Decrease in Increase in Decrease in
A) B) C) D) None
KW KVA KVA

VEMU INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

SUB: DEP
P.KOTHAKOTA, PUTHALAPATTU (M), CHITTOOR DIST – 517 112 Dt.5.11 .2018 (A .N.)

IV B.Tech I SEM MID-II EXAMINATIONS NOV-2018 (OBJECTIVE)

H.T.NO: Branch:EEE Signature of the Invigilator:

Time: 20Min SET-B Max.Marks:10
All Questions Carry 0.5 Marks

1. At most economical power factor the annual saving is…. [ ]

A) minimum b) maximum c) moderate d) none

2. The cost of series capacitors are [ ]

A) low B) high C) moderate D) None

3. The current in single phase system for un grounded system is equal to [ ]

A) √3I3Ø B) 3I3Ø C) 3Ø current D) None

The power loss in the 1Ø, 2 wire ungrounded system is --- times the power loss in one of
4. [ ]
the conductor of 3Ø system
A) 3 B) √3 C) 2 D) None

5. The most economical power factor is given by [ ]

A) √(1-sin2 Φ2) B) √1-cos2 Φ2 C) √1-tan2 Φ2 D) None

6. The ratng of capacitors are given in [ ]

A) KVA B) KVAR C) KW D) None

7. kVAr is equal to……… [ ]

A) KW sinΦ B) KW tanΦ C) KW cosΦ D) None

8. The permissible limit of voltage variations at consumer terminals are [ ]

A) ±5% B) ±6% C) ±2% D) ±3%

9. An over-excited synchronous motor on no load is known as……… [ ]

A) Syn.condenser b) capacitor c) inductor d) none
10. The best possible location of capacitor in distribution system is [ ]
Near to Near to bus
A) B) C) Near to load D) None
transformer bar

11. Optimal location of substation is necessary to reduce [ ]

Cost and
A) service B) Voltage drops C) Power losses D) none
interruption
12. The phase advancers are used to improve the power factor of ………. [ ]
Induction
A) Syn.motors B) C) dc motor d) none
motors
13. For three phase star connected load line current are equal to [ ]
A) √3Iph B) 3Iph C) Iph D) none
14. Apparent power are measured in [ ]
A) KW B) KVA C) KVAR D) None
15. If the circuit current leads the voltage, then the reactive power is known as [ ]
Lagging Leading
A) B) C) A or B D) None
reactive power reactive power
16. To maintain voltage as constant at receiving end terminals -----------are used [ ]
Voltage
Capacitor Synchronous
A) B) control C) D) None
bank condensers
devices
17. Capacitor bank supplies [ ]
Leading Lagging
A) B) C) Both A and B D) None
KVAR KVAR
18. Disadvantage due to low power factor is ….. [ ]
High copper Greater Poor voltage
A) B) C) D) All the above
losses conductor size regulation
19. The main reason for low power factor of supply system is due to the use of… [ ]
capacitive Inductive
A) resistive loads b) c) d) none
loads loads
20. Power factor can be increased with [ ]
Decrease in Increase in Decrease in
A) B) C) D) None
KW KVA KVA