VINAYAKA MISSIONS UNIVERSITY

AARUPADAI VEEDU INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, PAIYNOOR &

DEPARETMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
QUESTION BANK
TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION

Unit I
Part A

1.Write a note on typical transmission and distribution scheme.

2.State the advantages of high voltage transmission.
3.What are the limitations of increasing the transmission voltage level to high value?
4.What is ring main distribution system?
5.State any two advantages of DC system over AC system.
6.Write a note on ring main distributor with an inter connector.
7.What are objectives of HVDC?
8.List HVAC based devices.
9.What are the types of DC SYSTEMS?
10.What are the differce between transmission and distributio ?

Part B

1.Draw and explain the structure of electric power system.

2.Explain briefly the types of AC distribution schemes with neat diagram.
3.List out the advantages and disadvantages of AC and DC system.
4.What are the factors affecting EHVAC transmission.
5.Explain the following components of distribution
(i) Substation
(ii) Feeder
(iii) Distributor
(iv) Distribution Substation
(v) Service mains
6.What are the differce between AC transmission and DC transmission?
7.Explain the various types of DC distribution schemes
8.With neat diagrams Explain the types of HVDC systems.
9.Write the advantages and disadvantages of EHVAC and HVDC system.
10.Draw and Explain3 phase AC 3 wire distribution

Unit II
Part A
1.What is meant by Stranded conductors?
2.Define transposition in transmission lines.
3.State two advantages of bundled conductors
 4.Define skin effect
5.Define proximity effect
6.What do you mean by the constants of overhead transmission line
7.Define Electrostatic effect.
8.Differentiate bundled conductor and a stranded conductor.
9.What do you mean by Self G.M.D
10.State electromagnetic effect.

Part B

1.Derive the capacitance for the single phase symmetrically spaced transmission line.
2.Derive the expression for inductance of single phase unsymmetrically spaced.
3.Write short note on inductive interference between power and communication lines.
4.Derive an expression for the capacitance of a single phase overhead transmission
line.
5.Derive an expression for the inductance of a single phase overhead transmission
line.
6.Derive the capacitance for the single phase double circuit unsymmetrically spaced
transmission line
7.The three conductors of a three phase line are arranged at the corners of triangle of
sides 4, 5 and 6 meters. Calculate the inductance per km of each conductor when
conductors are regularly transposed. The diameter of each line conductor is 2cm.
8.Explain clearly the skin effect and proximity effects when referred to overhead lines
9.Derive an expression for the inductance of a two wire single phase transmission
line.
10.Explain briefly about self GMD and mutual GMD. Also its application.

Unit III

Part A

1.List out two advantages and disadvantages of corona.

2.Draw the power angle diagram of a transmission line.
3.Define voltage regulation of transmission line.
4.What is Ferranti effect?
5.What is surge impedance?
6.What are the units for generalized circuit constant A, B, C and D?
7.List out the various methods of voltage control.
8.Define Attenuation constant.
9.What is medium transmission line?
10.Define shunt compensation.

Part B

1.Explain the procedure for determining the transmission efficiency and voltage
 regulation of long transmission line.
2.Explain the various steps involved in receiving end power circle diagram with neat
sketches.
3.Derive the values of generalized network constants A, B, C and D
using nominal Π equivalent circuit for medium transmission line.
4.Write notes on
(i) Series compensation.
(ii) Shunt compensation.
5.Deduce an expression for transmission efficiency and regulation for medium
transmission line
(iii) End Condenser method.
(iv) Nominal T method.

6.Derive an expression for sending end voltage and current for long transmission line
using rigorous solution.
7.Deduce an expression for transmission efficiency and regulation
for medium transmission line using nominal Π method.
8.Derive an expression for equivalent T and Π network of long
transmission line.
9.Explain about the factors affecting corona and corona loss.
10.Explain about real and reactive power flow in transmission lines.

Unit IV

Part A

1.State the properties of insulator.

2.Write note on insulating material.
3.List out the types of insulator.
4.What is shadable insulator?
5.Draw a String chart.
6.Name the methods of improving string efficiency of insulators.
7.Define thermal resistance of a cable.
8.What are the commonly used cable insulators?
9.What is grading of a cable.
10.State the requirements of an underground cable.

Part B

1.Explain with neat diagram the strain and stay insulators.

2.Draw the schematic diagram of a pin type insulator and explain its function.
3.Define string efficiency? Explain the methods of improving string efficiency.
4.What are the difference between overhead line and underground cable ?
5.Explain the constructional feature of LT and HT cable.
6.Describe with neat sketch the construction of a 3 core belted type cable. Discuss the
 limitations of such cable.
7.Derive an expression for a capacitance of three core cable.
8.Define grading. Explain the types of grading.
9.Explain the thermal characteristics of cable.
10.Explain briefly about the testing of cables.

Unit V

Part A

1.define sag?
2.How reactance earthing is achieved?
3.define substation ?
4.What are types of line support ?
5.List out the types of substation.
6.Define Ring bus.
7.What is an interconnectors
8.Define grounding grids.
9.What is resistance earthing?
10.List out the types of distributors.

Part B
1.Explain briefly about the classification of substation.
2.Discuss in detail the selection of site and location for substation
3.Describe about the equipments used in substation
4.Write the calculation of sag?
5.Explain the types of line supports/
6.what are the Indian electricity rules for overhead lines?
7.explain HVDC transmission ?
8.Explain the principle of design of substation grounding
9.A transmission line conductor at a river crossing is support from two towers at
height of 50 and 80 metres above the water level . the horizontal distance between
the towers is 300metres ,if the tension in the conductor is 2000kg, find the
clearance between the conductor and water at a point midway between the
towers .weight of the copper per metre=.844kg, assume that the conductor takes
the shape of parabolic curve.
10.A 132-KV transmission line uses A.C.S.R. conductor whose data are :Nominal
copper area 110 mm^2,size 30+7*2.79mm ,weight 844kg/km: ultimate strength
7,950kg. calculate the height above ground at which the conductor with span of
300metre should be supports the factor of safety being 2. wind pressure 75kg/m^2
of projected area .ground clearance required is 7 metres

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