Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

Work-Integrated Learning Programmes Division

First Semester 2018-2019
Mid-Semester Test
(EC-2 Regular)

Course No. : POWAB ZC441

Course Title : POWER SYSTEM ENGINEERING – II
Nature of Exam : Closed Book
Weightage : 35% No. of Pages =1
Duration : 2 Hours No. of Questions = 5
Date of Exam : 30/09/2018 (AN)
Note:
1. Please follow all the Instructions to Candidates given on the cover page of the answer book.
2. All parts of a question should be answered consecutively. Each answer should start from a fresh page.
3. Assumptions made if any, should be stated clearly at the beginning of your answer.

Q.1. What is meant by swing equation? Derive the swing equation for a single machine
system. [5]

Q.2. A 400 MVA synchronous machine has 4.6 / and a 1200 MVA machine
has 3 / . The two machines operate in parallel in a power plant. Find out
, relative to a 100 MVA base. [5]

Q.3. A synchronous generator, capable of delivering 500 MW power per phase operates at a
power angle 8 . By how much can the input shaft power be increased suddenly
without loss of stability? Assume that will remain constant. [5]

Q.4. The potential across the 6 units of the string is equalized by graded insulators. If the
capacitance of the insulator is 9C and that of the pin to earth is C. Find the capacitance
of other units. If instead of graded insulators, a guard ring is used to equalize the
potential, find out the capacitance of each link to the conductor. Assume the insulators
utilized in the string are similar to that of the top. [10]

Q.5. Explain how directional and time-delay overcurrent relays can be used to protect the
system shown in below figure. Which relays should be coordinated for a fault (a) at
P1, (b) at P2? (c) Is the system also protected against bus faults? [10]

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