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SUBJECT:- ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEM-1 (2150908)

ASSIGNMENT NO. 2

CHAPTER 2: - Mechanical Design of Transmission Lines

Q.1 Define the sag in overhead line. Derive the equation of sag in
case of when supports are at equal and unequal level. Also find the
sag during effect of wind and ice loading.
Q.2 What is string efficiency? Derive its equation in case of 3 disc
string. Explain methods of improving string efficiency
Q.3 Each line of a 3-phase system is suspended by a string of 3
identical insulators of self-capacitance C farad. The shunt
capacitance of connecting metal work of each insulator is 0.2C to
earth and 0.1C to line. Calculate string efficiency of the system if a
guard ring increases the capacitance to the line of metal work of the
lowest insulator to 0.3C.Draw typical AC supply scheme and
explain in brief.
Q.4 Name the important components of an overhead transmission
line. Give reasons for unequal potential distribution over a string of
suspension insulators.
Q.5 Explain function of insulators and discuss a) Pin Insulators b)
Suspension Insulator.
Q.6 An insulator string consists of three units, each having a safe
working voltage of 15 kV. The ratio of self- capacitance to shunt
capacitance of each unit is 8:1. Find the maximum safe working
voltage of the string. Also find the string efficiency.
Q.7 In a 33kV overhead lines, there are three units of string of
insulators, if the capacitance between each insulators pin and earth is
11% of self-capacitance of each insulators find (1)the distribution of
voltage over 3 insulators (2) string efficiency.
Q.8 List out line supports with its three features
Q.9 Give reasons for the following :

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(i) A.C.S.R. conductors are preferred for transmission and

distribution lines.
(ii) Conductors are not fully stretched between supports

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