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SUBJECT CODE & NAME : EE 1402 HIGH VOLTAGE ENGINEERING
UNIT I
PART B
1. Explain the selection of surge arresters for E.H.V. system. Explain the V-I
Characteristics of typical surge diverters. (16)
2. What are the methods used to control of over voltages due to
switching? Explain briefly. (16)
3. What are the causes for power frequency over voltage? How they are
controlled in power systems? (16)
4. What are the causes for switching over voltage? How they are controlled
in power systems? (16)
5. What are the different methods employed for lightning protection of
overhead lines? (16)
6. Explain the characteristics of switching surges with typical wave shapes
clearly. (16)
7. Give the mathematical model of lightning discharges and explain them(16)
8. With neat sketches, describe the two types of lightning strokes. (16)
9. A transmission line has the following line constants R = 0.1 ohm/km,
L=1.26 mH/Km, C = 0.009 F/Km, and G = 0. if the line is a 3 phase line
and is charged from one end at a line voltage of 230 KV, find the rise in
voltage at the other end, if the line length is 400Km. (16)
10. A 3 phase single circuit transmission line is 400 Km long. If the line is
rated for 220 KV and has the parameters, R = 0.1 ohms/Km, L=1.26
mH/Km, C = 0.009 F/Km, and G = 0, find (a) the surge impedance and
(b) the velocity of propagation neglecting the resistance of the line. If a
surge of 150 KV and infinitely long tail strikes at one end of the line, what
is the time taken for the surge to travel the other end of the line? (16)
UNIT II
PART B
1. Deduce the Townsends break down criteria. Also define the Townsends
primary and secondary ionization coefficients. (16)
2. Explain clearly breakdown in non uniform fields and corona discharges.
(16)
3. Explain the various theories of breakdown mechanism of the commercial
liquid dielectrics. (16)
4. Explain the characteristics of liquid dielectrics. (16)
5. Explain the different mechanism by which breakdown occurs in solid
dielectric in practice. (16)
6. Classify the various breakdown mechanisms occurring on solid dielectrics
and explain them briefly. (16)
7. In an experiment of gas, it was found that at steady current of 5.5 X 10-8 A
with 0.4 cm separation between the plates. For constant field, if the
separation reduces to 0.1 cm, results in a current of 5.5 X 10-9 A. find
Townsends primary ionization coefficient. (16)
8. What will be the breakdown strength of air be for small gaps (1 mm) and
large gaps (20 cm) under uniform field conditions and standard
atmospheric conditions? (16)
9. A solid specimen of dielectric has a dielectric constant of 4.2, and
tan del = 0.001 at a frequency of 50Hz. If it is subjected to an
alternating field of 50 KV/cm, calculate the heat generated in the
specimen due to the dielectric loss. (16)
UNIT III
PART B
1. What are the general methods used for measurement of high frequency
and impulse currents? (2)
2. What are the high voltage d.c measurement techniques used? (2)
3. For what measurement are Hall generators normally used? (2)
4. What type of measuring devices are preferred for measurement of impulse
currents of short duration? (2)
5. Draw the simple circuit of peak reading voltmeter and its equivalent. (2)
6. List the factors that are influencing the peak voltage measurement using
sphere gap. (2)
7. What are the advantages of CVT measurement in HVAC? (2)
8. What are the limitations of generating voltmeter? (2)
9. State the demerits of CVT measurement for HVAC measurements. (2)
PART B
1. Tabulate the high voltage and high current measurement techniques for
different types of voltage and current. (16)
2. Explain sphere gap for measurement of high voltage with diagrams. (16)
3. With a neat sketch explain the principle of operation of an electrostatic
voltmeter for HVAC measurement. What are the merits and demerits? (16)
4. What is CVT? Explain through phasor diagram how a tuned CVT can be
used for HV AC measurement in substations. (16)
5. Discuss the various techniques for the measurement of impulse voltage.
(16)
6. The effective diameter of the moving disc of an Electrostatic voltmeter is
15 cm with an separation of 1.5 cm. Find the weight in grams that is
necessary to be added to balance the moving plate when measuring a
voltage of 50 KV d.c. Derive any formula used. What is force of attraction
between the plates when they are balanced? (16)
7. A rogowski coil is required to measure impulse current of 8 KA having rate
of change of current of 1010 A/sec. The voltmeter is connected across the
integrating circuit which reads 8 volts for full scale deflection. The input to
integrating circuit is from Rogowski coil. Determine the mutual inductance
of coil, R and C for integrating circuit. (16)
8. Describe a new scheme of current transformer measurement introducing
elector optical technique for EHV systems. (16)
9. Explain with diagram the extended series resistance for high a.c. voltage
measurements. (16)
UNIT V
PART A
PART B
1. With a neat sketch explain the impulse testing on the power transformer.
(16)
2. Discuss the various test carried out in a circuit breaker at HV labs. (16)
3. What are the different power frequency tests done on bushings? Mention
the procedure for testing. (16)
4. Briefly discuss the various tests carried out the insulator. (16)
5. What is meant by insulation coordination? How are the protective devices
chosen for optimal insulation level in a power system? (16)
6. Explain the terms:
(i) With stand voltage
(ii) Flash over voltage
(iii) 50% flash over voltage
(iv) Wet and dry power frequency tests as referred to HV testing.
(16)
7. Explain the following terms used in HV testing as per the standards :
(i) Disruptive discharge voltage
(ii) Creepage distance
(iii) Impulse voltage
(iv) 100% flash over voltage. (16)
8. (i) What are the tests conducted on circuit breakers and isolator switches?
Explain about any one of the tests.(8)
(ii) What are different tests conducted on cables? Explain any one of
them. (8)