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SOL 1.1
When the load on a transmission line is a equal to the surge impedance loading
(A) the receiving end voltage is less than the sending end voltage.
(B) the sending end voltage is less than the receiving end voltage.
(C) the receiving end voltage is equal to the sending end voltage.
(D) none of these.
SOL 1.2
When the load on a transmission line is equal to surge impedance loading(SIL), the
receiving end voltage is equal to the sending end voltage.
Hence (C) is correct option.
MCQ 1.3
For a given transmission line the expression for voltage regulation is given by
VS VR
# 100% . Hence
VR
(A) this must be a short line
(B) this may either be a medium line or a short line
(C) this expression is true for any line
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SOL 1.3
In case of short transmission line the receiving end voltage under no load is the
same as sending end voltage under full load condition
VR FL = VR , VR NL = VS
%regulation =
VS VR
# 100
VR
SOL 1.4
Expanded ACSR contains a filler such as a paper which separates the inner steel
strands from the outer aluminum strands. The paper provides a larger diameter or
less corona for a given conductivity and tensile strength.
Hence (D) is correct option.
MCQ 1.5
Consider the following statements in respect of load flow studies in power systems :
1. Bus admittance matrix is a sparse matrix
2.
3.
(D) 2 and 3
SOL 1.5
1.
2.
GS method is easier but it is less accurate and has a slow convergence rate
compare to NR method .So, GS method is not preferred over NR method.
3.
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MCQ 1.6
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(D)
Overhead lines.
SOL 1.6
MCQ 1.7
(A) star-star
(B) delta-delta
(C) star-delta
(D)delta-star with neutral grounded
SOL 1.7
Since a T circuit provides no return path for zero-sequence current, no zero sequence
current can flow into a T-T bank, but it can circulate within the T winding.
Hence (B) is correct option.
MCQ 1.8
SOL 1.8
MCQ 1.9
For the system shown in figure the per unit reactance values are marked in the
figure. The transfer reactance would be
(A) 0.12 pu
(B) 0.5 pu
(C) 0.2 pu
(D) 0.3 pu
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SOL 1.9
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The transfer reactance X between the generator and the finite bus is given below.
X = X d" + Xi = 0.2 + 0.3 = 0.5 p.u
Hence (B) is correct option.
MCQ 1.10
Three generators are feeding a load of 100 MW. The details of the generators are
Rating
(MW)
Efficiency
(%)
Regulation (Pu.)
( on 100 MVA base)
Generator-1
100
20
0.02
Generator-2
100
30
0.04
Generator-3
100
40
0.03
In the event of increased load power demand, which of the following will happen ?
(A) All the generator will share equal power
(B) Generator-3 will share more power compared to Generator-1
(C) Generator-1 will share more power compared to Generator-2
(D) Generator-2 will share more power compared to Generator-3
SOL 1.10
Given that three generators are feeding a load of 100 MW. For increased load
power demand, Generator having better regulation share More power, so Generator
-1 will share More power than Generator -2.
Hence (C) is correct option.
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SOL 1.11
We know that
Z pu(new) = Z pu(old) c
(11) 2 # (50)
XG2, pu = (0.2) #
(11) 2 # (25)
= 0.4 pu
on system base values
XG1, pu = (0.1) #
= 0.25 pu
XG2 on system base values
XT1
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XT1, pu = (0.08) #
XT2
(132) 2 # (50)
(132) 2 # (25)
(132) 2 # (50)
(132) 2 # (30)
= 0.16 pu
on system base values
XT2, pu = (0.10) #
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= 0.167 pu
For transmission line
Z pu = [Z in ohms] MVA base2
^kVbaseh
=
(30 + j120) # 50
(132) 2
Z pu = (0.086 + j0.344)
Thus, the pu diagram of the given power system on a system base of 50 MVA is
shown as
The impedance diagram of a power system is shown in figure. The bus admittance
matrix YBUS is
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R
V
5.0
0 W
S 8.5 2.5
S 2.5 8.75 5.0
0 W
(A) YBUS = j S
S
5.0 22.5 12.5 WW
S 5.0
0
12.5 12.5W
S 0
T
X
R
S1.6
S0.4
(B) YBUS = j S
S0.2
S0
T
0. 4
1. 4
0. 2
0
0. 2
0. 2
1. 2
0. 8
V
0W
0W
S
0.8WW
0.8W
X
R
V
0 W
S8.5 2.5 5.0
S2.5 8.75 5.0 0 W
(C) YBUS = j S
WS
S5.0 5.0 22.5 12.5W
0 12.5 12.5W
S0
T
X
SOL 1.12
R
V
0 W
S 1.6 0.4 0.2
S 0. 4 1. 4 0. 2
0 W
(D) YBUS = j S
WS
S 0. 2 0. 2 1. 2 0. 8 W
0
0.8 0.8W
S 0
T
X
The admittance diagram for the system is shown below:
Where
R
V R
V
5. 0
0 W
SY11 Y12 Y13 Y14W S 8.5 2.5
SY21 Y22 Y23 Y24W S 2.5 8.75 5.0
0 W
YBUS = S
= jS
S
W
5.0 22.5 12.5 WW
SY31 Y32 Y33 Y34W S 5.0
0
12.5 12.5W
SY41 Y42 Y43 Y44W S 0
T
X T
X
Y11 = y10 + y12 + y13 ; Y22 = y20 + y12 + y23 + y24
Y33 = y 30 + y13 + y23 + y 34 ; Y44 = y 40 + y24 + y 34
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SOL 1.13
For a single phase power system shown in figure, transformer T1 and T2 are identical
and their specification are given as following
Transformer ratio = 2 kV/11 kV
The resistance on LV side = 0.04 and HV side = 1.3
Reactance on LV = 0.125 and HV side = 4.5
(B) 96.3%
(C) 46.5%
(D) 74.4%
= (0.083 + j0.273)
The equivalent circuit for the total system
Pout
100
Pout + PLoss #
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200
100 = 96.3%
200 + 7.7 #
SOL 1.14
Impedance of line P ZP
(D) 5.88 MW
= 3 + j4 = 5 53.13c
Impedance of line Q
= 4 + j3 = 5 36.86c
ZQ
ZP + ZQ = (3 + j4) + (4 + j3)
= 7 + j7 = 7 2 45c
5 36.86c
7 2 45c
The network shown in the given figure has impedances in p.u. as indicated. The
diagonal element Y22 of the bus admittance matrix YBUS of the network is
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(A) j19.8
(B) + j20.0
(C) + j0.2
(D) j19.95
SOL 1.15
Y22 = ?
I1 = V1 Y11 + (V1 V2) Y12
= 0.05V1 j10 (V1 V2) = j9.95V1 + j10V2
I2 = (V2 V1) Y21 + (V2 V3) Y23
= j10V1 j9.9V2 j0.1V3
Y22 = Y11 + Y23 + Y2
= j9.95 j9.9 0.1j
= j19.95
Hence (D) is correct option.
MCQ 1.16
Generator G2 :
Transformer T :
When a three phase fault occurs on the high voltage side of the transformer, what
are the values of subtransient current in generator G1 and G2 respectively ?
(B) 3.94 kA, 2.62 kA
(A) 5 kA, 3.33 kA
(C) 2.27 kA, 1.51 kA
SOL 1.16
XT (new) = j0.06 pu
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Fault current
I f = V0 = 1 = j8.33 pu
j0.12
j0.12
Sub transient current in G1
j0.15
I mG =
( j8.33) = j5.0 pu
j (0.1 + 0.15) #
1
Base current
IB =
I mG = 5 # 787.3 = 3.936 kA
I mG = 3.33 # 787.3 = 2.621 kA
Hence (B) is correct option.
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MCQ 1.17
An 11.8 kV busbar is fed from three synchronous generators as shown in the figure.
The generator specifications are as following
Generator G1 : 20 MVA, Xl = 0.08 pu
Generator G2 : 60 MVA, Xl = 0.1pu
Generator G 3 : 20 MVA, Xl = 0.09 pu
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The voltage base is taken as 11.8 kV and the VA base as 60 MVA. If a three-phase
symmetrical fault occurs on the busbars then the fault current is
(A) 1.07 kA
(B) 90.75 kA
(C) 40.60 kA
SOL 1.17
(D) 52.40 kA
There values are shown in the equivalent circuit in the figure below.
As the generator e.m.f.s are assumed to be equal, one source may be used which is
also shown in figure.
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SOL 1.18
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A 3-phase fault occurs at the middle point F on the transmission line as shown
in figure. The transfer reactance appearing between the generator and the infinite
bus is
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SOL 1.19
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(A) j0.9 pu
(B) j0.575 pu
(C) j0.62 pu
(D) j0.65 pu
The equivalent circuit for the case of the fault at middle point F on line-2 is shown
in fig.
We have to equivalent reactance between the generator and the infinite bus In the
above circuit, the star network consisting of generator reactance 0.2 pu, Line-1
reactance 0.3 pu and faulted line half reactance 0.15 pu is converted into equivalent
delta network as shown in figure below
Transfer reactance
j 0.2 # j 0.3
= j 0.2 + j 0.3 +
j 0.15
X12
= j 0.9 pu
Hence (A) is correct option.
MCQ 1.20
Consider the protection system shown in the figure below. The circuit breakers
numbered from 1 to 7 are of identical type. A single line to ground fault with zero
fault impedance occurs at the midpoint of the line (at point F), but circuit breaker
4 fails to operate (Stuck breaker). If the relays are coordinated correctly, a valid
sequence of circuit breaker operation is
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(A) 1, 2, 6, 7, 3, 5
(B) 1, 2, 5, 5, 7, 3
(C) 5, 6, 7, 3, 1, 2
(D) 5, 1, 2, 3, 6, 7
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SOL 1.20
Due to the fault F at the mid point and the failure of circuit-breaker 4 the
sequence of circuit-breaker operation will be
5, 6, 7, 3, 1, 2 (as given in options)
(due to the fault in the particular zone, relay of that particular zone must operate
first to break the circuit, then the back-up protection applied if any failure occurs.)
Hence (C) is correct option.
MCQ 1.21
The incremental cost curves in Rs/MWhr for two generators supplying a common
load of 700 MW are shown in the figures. The maximum and minimum generation
limits are also indicated. The optimum generation schedule is :
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PA + PB
For optimum generator PA = ? , PB = ?
a From curve, maximum incremental cost for generator A
= 600 at 450 MW
and maximum incremental cost for generator B
= 800 at 400 MW
minimum incremental cost for generator B
= 650 at 150 MW
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= 700 MW
SOL 1.22
(B) 4.08
(C) 2.452
(D) 1.825
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2PL = 2P B + 2P B + 0
1 11
2 12
2P1
= 2 # 150 # 0.1 # 102 + 2 # 275 ( 0.01 # 102)
= 0.3 0.055 = 0.245
Penalty factor for plant G1
1
1
L1 =
=
= 1.3245
1
0
.245
2
P
L
1
2P1
Hence (A) is correct option.
MCQ 1.23
To increase the total load on the system by 1 MW will cost an additional Rs 200
per hour. The additional cost in Rs per hour to increase the output of plant G1 by
1 MW
(A) 151.0 Rs/MWh
(B) 81.56 Rs/MWh
(C) 49.0 Rs/MWh
SOL 1.23
What is the symmetrical sub-transient line current for single line-to-ground fault ?
(A) j2.5 pu
(B) j2.08 pu
(C) j6.25 pu
SOL 1.24
(D) j0.16 pu
Ea = 1 pu
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3
= j6.25 pu
j (0.2 + 0.2 + 0.08)
SOL 1.25
(D) 1.30 pu
j 3 # 1
= 4.33 pu
j0.4
1.
(C)
6.
(A)
11.
(A)
16.
(B)
21.
(C)
2.
(C)
7.
(B)
12.
(A)
17.
(D)
22.
(A)
3.
(A)
8.
(A)
13.
(B)
18.
(C)
23.
(A)
4.
(D)
9.
(B)
14.
(B)
19.
(A)
24.
(C)
5.
(C)
10.
(C)
15.
(D)
20.
(C)
25.
(A)