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POWER SYSTEM-I
Subject Code : EE405PC

Regulations : R18 - JNTUH
Class : II Year B.Tech EEE II Semester
Department of Electrical and Electronics and Engineering

BHARAT INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
Ibrahimpatnam - 501 510, Hyderabad
POWER SYSTEM-1(EE405PC)
COURSE CONTENT
I. COURSE OVERVIEW:
The main objective of this course is to understand the basic concepts of power generation, transmission and
distribution systems
a) To understand the different types of power generatingstations.
b) To examine A.C. and D.C. distributionsystems.
c) To understand and compare overhead line insulators and Insulatedcables.
d) To illustrate the economic aspects of power generation and tariffmethods.
e) To evaluate the transmission line parameterscalculations
f) To understand the concept ofcorona
II. PREREQUISITE(S):
Level Credits Periods/ Week Prerequisites
1. Basic Electrical Engineering
UG 3 4 2. Electrical Machines-I
3. Electrical Machines-II
III. COURSE OBJECTIVE:

The main objective of this course is to understand the basic concepts of power generation, transmission and
distribution systems
1 To understand the different types of power generatingstations

2 To examine A.C. and D.C. distributionsystems
3 To understand and compare overhead line insulators and Insulatedcables
4 To illustrate the economic aspects of power generation and tariffmethods
5 To evaluate the transmission line parameterscalculations
6 To understand the concept ofcorona
IV. COURSE OUTCOMES:

At the end of the course the student will be in a position to
S.No Description Bloom’s Taxonomy Level

Understand the operation of conventional generating stations and Knowledge, Understand
1
renewable sources of electricalpower (Level 1, Level 2)
Understand Economics of power generation Concepts and Evaluate the Understand, Analyze
2
power tariffmethods (Level 2, Level 4)
Understand, Analyze
3 Understand underground cables andoverhead line insulators (Level 2, Level 4)
Determine the electrical circuit parameters of transmissionlines and Understand, Analyze
4
understand corona (Level 2, Level 4)
Understand, Analyze
5 Understand power distribution systems (Level 2, Level 4)
V. HOW PROGRAM OUTCOMES ARE ASSESSED
Program Outcomes Level Proficiency assed by
PO1 Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of
mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an Assignments,
3
engineering specialization to the solution of complex Mock tests
engineering problems.
PO2 Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, review research
literature, and analyze complex engineering problems reaching Assignments,
1
substantiated conclusions using first principles of Mock tests
mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences.
PO3 Design/development of solutions: Design solutions for
complex engineering problems and design system components
or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate 1 Mini projects
consideration for the public health and safety, and the cultural,
societal, and environmental considerations.
PO4 Conduct investigations of complex problems: Use research-
based knowledge and research methods including design of Assignments,
experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis - Mock tests,
of the information to provide valid conclusions. Mini projects
PO5 Modern tool usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate

techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools Assignments,
1
including prediction and modeling to complex engineering Mock tests
activities with an Understand of the limitations.
PO6 The engineer and society: Apply reasoning informed by the
contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal
1 Insdustrial visit
and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant
to the professional engineering practice.
PO7 Environment and sustainability: Understand the impact of
the professional engineering solutions in societal and
- -
environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of,
and need for sustainable development.
PO8 Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional
ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering - -
practice.
PO9 Individual and team work: Function effectively as an

individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in 1 Mini projects
multidisciplinary settings.
PO10 Communication:Communicate effectively on complex

engineering activities with the engineering community and
with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and
write effective reports and design documentation, make 1 Seminars
effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.
PO11 Project management and finance: Demonstrate knowledge
and Understand of the engineering and management principles
and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in
1 seminars
a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary
environments.
PO12 Life-long learning: Recognize the need for, and have the
preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long 2 Industrial visits
learning in the broadest context of technological change.
- : None
1: Slight (Low) 2: Moderate (Medium) 3: Substantial (High)
VI. HOW PROGRAM SPECIFIC OUTCOMES ARE ASSESSED
Program Specific Outcomes Level Proficiency assed by

PSO 1 Talented to analyze, design and implement electrical & electronics
systems and deal with the rapid pace of industrial innovations and Industrial visits,
1
developments projects
PSO 2 Skillful to use application and control techniques for research and Guest lecturers
1
advanced studies in Electrical and Electronics engineering domain projects
1: Slight (Low) 2: Moderate (Medium) 3: Substantial (High) - : None
VII. COURSE CONTENT:
JNTUH SYLLABUS
UNIT - I
Generation of Electric Power
Conventional Sources (Qualitative): Hydro station, Steam Power Plant, Nuclear Power Plant and Gas Turbine
Plant. Non-Conventional Sources (Qualitative): Ocean Energy, Tidal Energy, Wave Energy, wind Energy, Fuel
Cells, and Solar Energy, Cogeneration and energy conservation and storage.
UNIT -II
Economics of Generation: Introduction, definitions of connected load, maximum demand, demand factor,
load factor, diversity factor, Load duration curve, number and size of generator units. Base load and peak load
plants. Cost of electrical energy-fixed cost, running cost, Tariff on charge to customer.
UNIT - III
Overhead Line Insulators & Insulated Cables: Introduction, types of insulators, Potential distribution over a
string of suspension insulators, Methods of equalizing the potential, testing of insulators. Introduction,
insulation, insulating materials, Extra high voltage cables, grading of cables, insulation resistance of a cable,
Capacitance of a single core and three core cables, Overhead lines versus underground cables, types ofcables.
UNIT - IV
Inductance & Capacitance Calculations of Transmission Lines: Line conductors, inductance and
capacitance of single phase and three phase lines with symmetrical and unsymmetrical spacing, Composite
conductors-transposition, bundled conductors, and effect of earth on capacitance.
Corona: Introduction, disruptive critical voltage, corona loss, Factors affecting corona loss and methods of
reducing corona loss, Disadvantages of corona, interference between power and Communication lines.
UNIT-V
A.C. Distribution: Introduction, AC distribution, Single phase, 3-phase, 3 phase 4 wire system, bus bar
arrangement, Selection of site for substation. Voltage Drop Calculations (Numerical Problems) in A.C.
Distributors for the following cases: Power Factors referred to receiving end voltage and with respect to
respective load voltages.
DC Distribution: Classification of Distribution Systems.- Comparison of DC vs. AC and Under- Ground vs.
Over- Head Distribution Systems.- Requirements and Design features of Distribution Systems.-Voltage Drop
Calculations (Numerical Problems) in D.C Distributors for the following cases: Radial D.C Distributor fed one
end and at the both the ends (equal/unequal Voltages) and Ring Main Distributor.
GATE SYLLABUS:
1. Power generation concepts, AC and DC transmission concepts, Models and performance of transmission
lines, Cables, Insulators, Distribution systems
IES SYLLABUS:
Basic power generation concepts, Steam, gas and water turbines, transmission line models and performance, cable
performance, insulation, corona and radio interference, power factor correction , radial and ring-main distribution
systems and fundamentals of power economics.
TEXT BOOKS:
1. W.D. Stevenson – Elements of Power System Analysis, Fourth Edition, McGraw Hill,1984.
2. C.L. Wadhwa – Generation, Distribution and Utilization of Electrical Energy, Second Edition, New Age
International,2009.
3. “V.K Mehta and Rohit Mehta”, “Principles of Power Systems”, Third Edison, S. Chand & Company Ltd,
New Delhi,2004.
REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. C.L. Wadhwa – Electrical Power Systems, Fifth Edition, New Age International,2009
2. M.V. Deshpande –Elements of Electrical Power Station Design, Third Edition, Wheeler Pub. 1998
3. H. Cotton &H. Barber-The Transmission and Distribution of Electrical Energy,
NPTEL COURSES:
1. https://swayam.gov.in/nd1_noc20_ee39/preview
2. https://swayam.gov.in/nd1_noc20_me33/preview
VIII. COURSE PLAN:
LESSON PLAN ACADEMIC YEAR 2020-2021 II SEM

Course Instructor : Dr.Sukanth.T
Class: II EEE A
Subject: POWER SYSTEM-I
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REVISION
II Mid Examinations
* Topics beyond Syllabus

TEXT BOOKS:
1 W.D. Stevenson – Elements of Power System Analysis, Fourth Edition, McGraw Hill, 1984.
C.L. Wadhwa – Generation, Distribution and Utilization of Electrical Energy, Second Edition,
2 New Age International, 2009.
“V.K Mehta and Rohit Mehta”, “Principles of Power Systems”, Third Edison, S. Chand &
Company Ltd, New Delhi, 2004.
3
REFERENCE BOOKS
1 C.L. Wadhwa – Electrical Power Systems, Fifth Edition, New Age International, 2009
M.V. Deshpande –Elements of Electrical Power Station Design, Third Edition, Wheeler Pub.
2 1998
3 H. Cotton & H. Barber-The Transmission and Distribution of Electrical Energy.
IX. MAPPING COURSE OUTCOMES LEADING TO THE ACHIEVEMENT OF PROGRAM
OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM SPECIFIC OUTCOMES:
Program Specific
Outcom
Program Outcomes (PO)
Course
Outcomes (PSO)
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PO PO PO PO PO1
PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO8 PSO1 PSO2
7 9 10 11 2
CO1 3 1 1 1 1 1 - - 1 - - - 2 1
CO2 2 2 1 1 1 1 - - 1 1 - - 2 2
CO3 2 1 1 1 1 1 - - 1 - 1 1 2 2
CO4 2 1 1 1 1 1 - - - 1 - - 1 2
CO5 2 2 1 1 1 1 - - 1 1 1 - 1 2
Avg 2.2 1.4 1 1 1 1 - - 0.8 0.6 0.4 0.2 1.6 1.8
1: Slight (Low) 2:Moderate (Medium) 3: Substantial (High) - : None
X. QUESTION BANK: (As Per JNTU, Hyderabad)

UNIT-I
LONG ANSWER QUESTIONS
S.No Question Blooms Taxanomy Course
Level Outcome
1 Explain the function of the following in thermal power plant and Knowledge 1
explain the principle of operation of each:
i. Economizer
ii. Electrostatic precipitator
iii. Condenser
iv. Super heater
v. Cooling tower
2 Draw a general layout of a modern thermal power plant and Knowledge 1
explain the working of different circuits
3 Classify the hydro power plants? Knowledge 1
4 Give the classification of nuclear reactors and explain about BWR, Knowledge 1
PWR andFBR with a neat sketch
5 Explain in detail the constructional aspects of a gas turbine plant. Knowledge 1
6 Give the comparison of steam power plant, nuclear power plant Knowledge 1
and gas power plant on the basis of different factors
7 Enumerate & explain essential components of a nuclear reactor Knowledge 1
8 Discuss and compare the performance of different types of boilers Knowledge 1

used inthermal power plants
9 Draw a general layout of a modern nuclear power plant and Knowledge 1
explain each component in detail?
10 Define Non conventional energy source? Give the examples for Knowledge 1
Non conventional energy sources and explain them in detail
SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS

S.No Question Blooms Taxanomy Course
Level Outcome
1 Why pulverized fuel is preferred knowledge 1
2 What are the functions of Economizer Super Heater knowledge 1
3 Discuss about nuclear fission process? knowledge 1
4 What are the different merits and demerits of nuclear power plant? knowledge 1
5 Discuss about nuclear fusion process? knowledge 1
6 What are the different merits and demerits of thermal power plant? knowledge 1
7 What are the different merits and demerits of hydel power plant? knowledge 1
8 What are the points to be considered for the selection of site for knowledge 1
thermal power plant?
hydel power plant?
nuclear power plant?
UNIT-II
LONGANSWER QUESTIONS
S.N Questions Blooms Taxanomy Course
o Level Outcome
1 What do you understand by the load curve? What information is 2
conveyed by a load curve
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2 Write short notes on the following: Apply 2
a) Two - part tariff b) Power factor tariff. c) Three - part tariff
3 A generating station has a connected load of 43MW and a Apply 2

maximum demand of 20 MW; the units generated being 60 x 106
per annum. Calculate (a) the demand factor and (b) load factor
4 From a load duration curve, the following data are available: the Understand and 2
maximum demand on the system is 25 MW. The load supplied by Apply
two units is 15 MW and 12.5 MW. Unit no.1 acts as a base load
unit and No.2 as a peak load unit. The base load unit works for
100% of the time and peak load unit for only 40% of time. The
energy generated by unit No.1 is 1×10 8 units and that by No.2 is
1×10 7 units. Determine the load factor, plant capacity factor and
plant
use factor of each unit and load factor of the total plant.
5 Give the basis for expressing the cost of electrical energy as (a + b Apply
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6 A hydro electric plant costs Rs. 3000 Per KW of installed Understand 2

capacity the total annual charges consists of 5% as interest,
depreciation at 2%, operation and maintenance at 2% and
insurance, rent etc.1.5%. Determine the suitable two parts tariff if
the losses in transmission and distribution are 12.5% and
diversity of load is 1.25. Assume that maximum demand on the
station is 80% of the capacity and annual load factor is 40%.
What is the overall cost of
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S.No Questions Blooms Taxanomy Course
Level Outcome
1 Define connected load. knowledge 2
2 Define maximum demand. knowledge 2
3 Define demand factor. Understand 2
4 Define average load. knowledge 2
5 Define load factor. knowledge 2
6 Define Diversity factor. knowledge 2
7 Define Load curve, Load duration curve knowledge 2
8 What is tariff? Classify tariff? knowledge 2
9 What are the factors affecting tariff? knowledge 2
10 Define the base load and peak load plants? knowledge 2
UNIT-III
LONGANSWER QUESTIONS:
Level Outcome
1 Derive an expression for capacitance of a single core cable. Understand 3
2 Give a brief note of Capacitance grading mathematically. Understand 3
3 Calculate the capacitance & charging current of a single core Apply 3
cable used on a 3-ph, 66 KV system. The cable is 1 km long
having a core diameter of 10cm & an insulation thickness of 7cm.
Relative permittivity of insulation is 4 at 50Hz.
4 What is an Underground cable & explain its construction with a Understand 3

neat diagram
5 Explain about the types of cables based on operating voltage Understand 3

6 What is String efficiency and what are the methods to improve it Understand 3
7 Each line of a 3-Phase system is suspended by a string of 3 Apply 3
similar insulators. If the voltage across the line unit is 17.5 KV,
calculate the line to neutral voltage. Assume that the shunt
capacitance between each insulator and earth is 1/5 of the
capacitance of the insulator itself. Also find the string efficiency
8 Explain about Pin type & Suspension type insulators with neat Understand 3
diagrams?
9 Give a brief note of strain & shackle insulators with neat Understand 3
diagrams?
10 Derive a mathematical expression for string efficiency of 4 Understand 3

suspension type insulators

Level Outcome
1 What are the different types of insulators? Knowledge 3
2 What are the different methods to improve string efficiency? Knowledge 3
3 Explain about capacitance grading in overhead insulators? Understand 3
4 Explain the different types of cables? knowledge 3
5 Derive the expression for resistance of a Single core cable? knowledge 3
6 Compare overhead lines and underground cables? knowledge 3
7 What are the different types of Insulating materials? Understand 3
8 Explain about Inter-sheath grading? Understand 3
9 Explain about Inter-sheath grading? Understand 3
10 Derive the expression for capacitance of a Single core cable? Understand 3
UNIT IV
Level Outcome
1 A 3-Phase, 50 Hz, 66 KV, 100 Km overhead line conductors Apply 4
are placed in a horizontal plane with diameter of 1.25 cm.
Calculate the capacitance & charging current per phase
assuming complete transposition of the line.
2 Explain the effect of earth on capacitance calculations Apply 4
mathematically
3 Derive an expression for 3 phase capacitance in symmetrical& Apply 4
asymmetrical configuration
4 Derive an expression for 3 phase inductance in asymmetrical Apply 4
configuration
5 Derive an expression for inductance of a single phase two wire Apply 4
line.
6 Derive an expression for capacitance of a single phase two Apply 4

wire line.
7 Derive an expression for 3 phase inductance in symmetrical Apply 4
configuration

Level Outcome
1 Define GMD and GMR? Apply 4
2 Explain about skin effect? Apply 4
3 Explain about proximity effect? knowledge 4
4 What are different types of transmission conductors? knowledge 4
5 Why we prefer double circuit lines in transmission? knowledge 4
6 Explain the concept of corona? knowledge 4
7 Explain the concept Radio Interference? knowledge 4
8 What are the different factors affecting the corona? knowledge 4
9 Explain about proximity effect? knowledge 4
10 What are the disadvantages of corona? knowledge 4
UNIT V
Level Outcome
1 An 800m distributor fed from both ends A and B is loaded Apply 5
uniformly at the rate of 1.2A/m run, the resistance of each
conductor being 0.05 ohm per/km.Determine the minimum
voltage and the point where it occurs if feeding points A and B
are maintained at 255 V and 250 V respectively. Find also the
current
supplied from feeding point A and B.
2 A two conductor main AB, 500m in length is fed from both Apply 5
ends at 250V. Loads of 50A, 60A, 40A and 30A are tapped at
distance of 100m, 250m, 350m and 400m from end A
respectively. If the cross section of conductors be 1cm 2
and specific resistance of the material is 1.7μΩ-cm. Determine
the minimum consumer voltage
3 A three phase ring main PQRS fed at P of 11 kV, supplies Apply 5
balanced loads of50 A at 0.8 p.f lagging at Q, 120 A at unity
p.f at R and 70A at 0.866 lagging at S, the resistances being
referred to the various sections are: Section PQ = (1+j0.6)
ohm; section QR = (1.2+j0.9) ohm; Section RS = (0.8+j0.5)
ohm; SectionSP=(3+j2) ohm. Determine the currents in
various sections and station bus-bar voltages at Q, R and S
4 A single phase AC distributor 1 km long has resistance and Apply 5
reactance per conductor of 0.1 ohm and 0.15 ohm respectively.
At the far end, the voltageVB
= 200 volts and the current is 100 A at the power factor of 0.8
(lagging). At the midpoint M of the distributor, a current of 100
A is tapped at a power factor0.6lagging with reference to the
voltage VM at the midpoint. Calculate (a) Voltage at midpoint
(b) Sending end voltage VA (c) Phase angle between VA and
VB
5 A single phase two wire feeder, 1500m long, supplies a load of Apply 5
60A at 0.8 p.f, 40A at 0.85 p.f and 50A at 0.88 p.f lagging at
distances of 600, 1200 and 1500 meters respectively from the
feeding point. The resistance and reactance of the feeder per
Km length are 0.06 and 0.1 ohms respectively. If the voltage at
the far end is to be maintained at 220V. Calculate the voltage
at the sending endand its phase angle with respect to the
receiving end voltage.
6 A2- Apply 5
wirefeederABChasaloadof120AatCandof60AatBbothatP.F.0.8
lagging. The impedance AB is (0.04+j0.08) Ω and that of BC
is(0.08+j0.12) Ω. If the voltage at the far end C is to be
maintained at 400V, determine the voltage a) at A and b) at B
7 A single phase distributor 2km long supplies a load of 120A at Apply 5
0.8 power factor lagging at its far end and a load of 80A at 0.9
power factor lagging at its mid-point. Both power factors are
referred to the voltage at the far end. The resistance and
reactance per km (go and return) are 0.05ohms and0.1ohms
respectively. If the voltage at the far end is maintained at
230V, calculate
i) Voltageat the sending end.
ii. Phase angle between the voltages at the two ends.

Level Outcome
1 Classify various types of dc distributors knowledge 5
2 What are the undesirable effects of voltage variations knowledge 5
3 Define feeder, distributor, service mains knowledge 5
4 What are the factors affecting to design feeder knowledge 5
5 What are the factors affecting to design distributor knowledge 5
6 What are the advantages ring main distributor knowledge 5
7 Compare DC and AC distribution systems knowledge 5
8 Compare under-ground and over head distribution systems knowledge 5
9 Explain briefly the various systems of a.c distribution knowledge 5
10 Explain the following with neat diagrams: i. AC 3-phase, 3 knowledge 5
wire distribution
system ii. AC 3-phase, 4 wire system
OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS: As Per JNTU, Hyderabad
UNIT-1
1. Which of following power plants is free from environmental problem?

a)Steam b) Hydroelectric c) Nuclear d) Diesel engine
2. Gas turbine power plants for maximum efficient may have
a)Reheating b) Heat exchangers c) Multistage compression d) All of above
3. Which of the following plants has the maximum capital cost?
a) Diesel plants b) Nuclear plants c) Hydro-plants d) Steam plants
4. Which of following generating plants has the minimum operating cost?
a) Diesel plants b) Nuclear plants c) Hydro-plants d) Steam plants
5. Direct conversion of heat energy into electrical energy is possible through.
a) Thermal converters b) Fuel or solar cell. c) MHD generator d) Both A and C.
6. A regenerator in a gas turbine
(a) reduces heat loss in exhaust (b) permits use of higher compression ratio
(c) improves thermal efficiency (d) permits use of fuels of inferior quality..
7. The total power of a wind power is proportional to
(a) velocity of stream (b) ( velocity of stream )2
3
(c) (velocity of stream ) (d) 1/ (velocity of stream)
8. Batteries used for electrical energy storage are
(a) Laclanche cells (b) Edison cells
(c) Lead acid cells (d) Any of the above.
9. The function of a moderator in a nuclear reactor is......
(a)To slow down the fast moving electrons (b)To speed up the slow moving electron
(c)To start the chain reaction (d)To transfer heat inside the reactor to exchanger
10. In a nuclear reactor function of reflector is to......
(a)Reduce the speed of the neutrons (b)Stop the chain reaction
(c)Reflect the escaping neutrons back into the core (d)None of the above
11. _____power plants will take long period in erection and installation.
12. ______power plants can generate power at unpredictable or uncontrollable time.
13. A thermal power plant is being supplied with coal having much more ash content than that for which it was
designed. ______units needs major modifications.
14. A generating station which has a high investment cost and low operating cost is usually operated as a
______.
15. A gas turbine power plant is best suited for ______plants.
16. Pulverized coal means____________.
17. In a hydro-electric plant ____________conduct system for taking water from the intake works to the
turbine is known as
18. Solar cells are made of____________.
19. ____________are Batteries used for electrical energy storage.
20. The function of a surge tank is____________
UNIT-2
1. For economy in generation power
a)diversity factor should be high b)plant utilization factor
c)load factor should be high d)load factor and diversity factor should be low.
2. Size and cost of installation depends upon ____________
a) average load b) maximum demand c) square mean load d) square of peak load
3. For a thermal power plant, which is not the fixed cost ?
a) Interest on capital b)Depreciation c)Insurance charges d)Cost of fuel.
4. Depreciation cost of a plant is calculated by
a)Straight line method b)Diminishing value method
c)Sinking fund method d)Any of the above.
5. For the same plant size, initial cost of which plant is the highest ?
a)Steam power plant b)Diesel engine plant
c)Nuclear power plant d)Gas turbine plant.
6. Capacity factor and load factor become identical when
a) peak load is equal to the capacity of the plant
b) Average load is half the capacity of the plant
c) Average load is same as peak load
d) Group diversity factor is equal to peak diversity factor
7. Which of the following relation is incorrect ?
a) Capacity factor = Utilization factor x Load factor
b) Load factor x Maximum load = Average load
c) Demand factor x Connected load = Maximum demand
d) None of the above.
8. A low utilization factor for a plant indicates that
a) plant is under maintenance
b) plant is used for base load only
c) plant is used for stand by purpose only
d) plant is used for peak load as well as base load.
9. Sinking fund is
a) Initial value - Salvage value
b) Capital cost - Operating cost
c) Periodical maintenance - Breakdown maintenance
d) Capital cost / Useful life.
10. In what practice is the value of diversity factor?
a) Less than Unity b) Geater than Unity
c) Equal to or greater than Unity d) Less than zero
11. The area under the load curve represents ____________
12. The load of a consumer is generally measured in terms of____________
13. The ratio, maximum demand of the installation / sum of individual maximum demands is known
as____________
14. The highest point on a load curve represents____________
15. When maximum and average loads are equal, the load factor will be____________
16. Coincidence factor is reciprocal of ___________
17. Size and cost of installation depends upon ____________
18. The normal connected load of a domestic consumer is usually____________
19. diversity factor is always ____________unity
20. load factor is curve drawn between____________
UNIT-3
1. Which of the following material is not used for overhead line insulators?
a) Porcelain b) Glass c) PVC d) Steatite
2. Which of the following is the main field of application of pin type insulator?
a) Distribution system b) Transmission system
c) Transmission and distribution system d) EHV transmission system
3. Which type of insulator is used where there is dead end of the line or there is a corner or a sharp curve, for high
voltage line?
a) Pin type insulator b) Shackle insulator c) Strain insulator d) Stay insulator
4. What is the most common cause of failure of overhead line insulators?
a) Flashoverb) Mechanical stressc) Porosity of materialsd) Improper vitrification
5. The maximum voltage of the disc type insulators is at
a. Same at all points b. Near the tower or starting of the insulator.
c. Near to the conductors. d. None of these.
6. Why are sheaths used in cables?
a. Provide proper insulation. b. Provide mechanical strength.
c. Prevent ingress of moisture. d. None of these.
7. The thickness of insulation layer provided on the conductor, in cables depend on_______.
a. Operating voltageb. Current to be carried.c. Power factor.d. Both (a) and (b)
8. What is the purpose of bedding on the underground cables?
a. To avoid leakage of current. b. To protect the sheath against corrosion.
c. To protect the sheath from mechanical injury due to armouring. d. Both (b) and (c)
9. What is empire tape?
a. Impregnated paper b. Vulcanised rubber c. Enamel insulation d. Varnished cambric
10. To get a minimum value of stress (gmax) what should be the ratio of core diameter to sheath diameter?
a. 1 / 2.718 b. 2.178 c. 1 / 3.78 d. 3.78
11. In cables the charging current drawn by the cable leads the voltage by _____________.
12. Suspension insulator are made up of _____________
13. _____________type of insulator is used on 132 kV transmission lines?.
14. The number of discs in a string of insulators for 400 kV ac over head transmission line lies in the range of
_____________
15. The safety factor of an insulator is _____________
16. _____________type of insulators is used in guy wires.\
17. Each disc in a suspension type of insulators is designed for _____________ voltage
18. The insulation resistance of a cable of length 10 km is 1M Ω . For a length of 100 km of the same cable,
_____________ will be the insulation resistance?
19. ___________many cores are used in a cable for the transmission of voltages upto 66 kV?.
20. The cable best suited for the transmission of voltages from 33 kV to 66 kV is__________
UNIT -4
1. The bundling of conductors is done primarily to
a)reduce reactance b)increase reactance
c)increase ratio interference d)reduce radio interference.
2. When two conductors each of radius r are at a distance D, the capacitance between the two is proportional
to
a)loge (D/r) b)loge (r/D) c)1/loge (D/r) d)1/loge (r/D).
3. On which factor is the corona loss dependent on?
a) Material of the conductor. b) Diameter of the conductor.
c) Height of the conductor. d) None of these.
4. What is the effect on corona, if the spacing between the conductors is increased?
a. Corona increases. b. Corona is absent. c. Corona decreases. d. None of these.
5. Which of these given statements is wrong in consideration with bundled conductors?
a. Control of voltage gradient.b. Reduction in the radio interference.
c.Reduction in corona loss. d. Increase in interference with communication lines.
6. The effect of dirt on the surface of the conductor is to _____________ irregularity and thereby
________________ the break down voltage.
a. Decreases, reduces. b. Increases, increases.
c. Increases, reduces. d. Decreases, increases.
7. On what factors does the skin effect depend upon?
a. Cross section of the conductors. b. Supply frequency.
c. Permeability of the conductor. d. All of these.
8. By using which conductor is the skin effect reduced?
a. Bundled conductors. b. Stranded conductors.
c. Hollow conductors. d. Solid conductors.
9. Proximity effect is due to the current flowing in the ___________.
a. Earth b. Sheath. c. Nearby conductors. d. All of these.
10. The inductance of a transmission line is minimum when_____________
a. GMD is high. b. GMR is high.
c. Both GMD and GMR are high. d. GMD is low and GMR is high.
11. The leakage current in the transmission lines is referred by__________
12. Self GMD concept is used for the calculation of _____________
13. GMD stands for_____________
14. The fictitious resistance, “ r’ ” implemented in the conductors for the calculation of the inductance is
_____________
15. Apart from the skin effect the phenomena which cause/s the non uniform distribution of the current is
____________
16. ACSR stands for_______
17. _______ conductors are the latest trend of the extra high voltage lines.
18. The chances of corona are maximum during____________weather conditions.
19. Transposition of transmission lines means____________
20. If the diameter of the conductor is increased then inductance_____________
UNIT-5
1. What is the main type of distribution system in India?
a. Radial b. Parallel c. Network d. Both (b) and (c)
2. In a distribution system, which of the following items shares the major cost?
a. Conductors b. Earthing systems c. Distribution transformer d. Insulators
3. Which distribution system is energized by two or more generating stations or substations?
a. Radial systems. b. Interconnected systems.
c. Ring main systems. d. All of these.
4. If the voltage of the system is about 230 V, then what would be the highest and the lowest permissible
voltage?
a. 242 and 214 V b. 240 and 210 V c. 244 and 216 V d. 244 and 212 V
5. A uniformly loaded dc distributor is fed at both ends with equal voltages. In comparison to a similar
distributor fed at one end only, what will be the drop at the midpoint be?
a. One fourth b. Half c. One third d. One sixth
6. Why are the boosters inserted in the circuit?
a. Reduce current. b. Increase current.
c. Reduce voltage drop. d. Compensate for voltage drop.
7. Which of these systems uses the 3 phase 4 wire system?
a. Primary distribution b. Secondary distribution
c. Primary transmission. d. Secondary transmission.
8. In the design of a distributor which of the following is the major consideration?
a. Voltage drop b. Current carrying capacity
c. Frequency d. KVA system
9. For most reliable distribution supply, the configuration used isa
a. Radial main b) Ring main c) Parabolic main d) Balancing main
10. Which of the following materials are not used for the transmission and distribution of electrical power?
a)Copper b)Aluminium c)Tungsten d)Steel
11. Name the cable which connects the distributor to the consumer terminals is called _____________
12. _____________ is the permissible limit of voltage variations allowed in the distribution systems?
13. _____________of distribution is preferred in residential areas?
14. For purely domestic loads _____________ type of distribution is employed?
15. The generating voltage and frequency in India is _____________
16. Greater the power factor the ________________ is the volume of copper required.
17. The most suitable practical voltage of primary distribution is_____________
18. In a tap changing transformer, the tappings are provided on_____________winding
19. _____________main consideration while designing feeder
20. _____________the voltage of the single-phase supply to residential consumers.
XI. ENGINEERING SERVICES WEBSITES:

1. www.upsc.gov.in
2. www.aceenggacademy.com
3. www.madeeasy.in
XII. JOURNALS (NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL):

1. www.ieee.org
2. www.worldscientific.com
3. www.springer.com
4. www.sciencedirect.com

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POWER SYSTEM-I

Subject Code : EE405PC

Department of Electrical and Electronics and Engineering

III. COURSE OBJECTIVE:

1 To understand the different types of power generatingstations

IV. COURSE OUTCOMES:

S.No Description Bloom’s Taxonomy Level

PO5 Modern tool usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate

PO9 Individual and team work: Function effectively as an

PO10 Communication:Communicate effectively on complex

VI. HOW PROGRAM SPECIFIC OUTCOMES ARE ASSESSED

Program Specific Outcomes Level Proficiency assed by

VII. COURSE CONTENT:

VIII. COURSE PLAN:

LESSON PLAN ACADEMIC YEAR 2020-2021 II SEM

* Topics beyond Syllabus

X. QUESTION BANK: (As Per JNTU, Hyderabad)

8 Discuss and compare the performance of different types of boilers Knowledge 1

SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS

3 A generating station has a connected load of 43MW and a Apply 2

6 A hydro electric plant costs Rs. 3000 Per KW of installed Understand 2

SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS

4 What is an Underground cable & explain its construction with a Understand 3

5 Explain about the types of cables based on operating voltage Understand 3

10 Derive a mathematical expression for string efficiency of 4 Understand 3

SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS

6 Derive an expression for capacitance of a single phase two Apply 4

SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS

SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS

1. Which of following power plants is free from environmental problem?

XI. ENGINEERING SERVICES WEBSITES:

XII. JOURNALS (NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL):

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