Model Question Paper Sixth Semester B.

Tech Electrical & Electronics Engineering EE 010 601 : Power Generation and Distribution (New Scheme Regular)
Time:Three Hours Part A
Answer all questions briefly. Each question carries 3 marks.

Maximum : 100 Marks

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Briefly explain hydrograph Differentiate between load factor and demand factor State Kelvins law Explain ferroresonance What are the different types of energy audit? Part B
Answer all questions Each question carries 5 marks

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Explain with neat diagram the working principle of Steam power plant Explain the importance of power factor improvement in power system Differentiate between Ring and Radial distribution system Find the cross sectional area of the distribution shown.Take =1.78x10-8 m.The maximum voltage drop is not to exceed 10V.The conductor is fed at A

10. Discuss briefly the energy management in lighting systems Part C

Answer any one full question from each module Each full question carries 12 marks Module I

11. Draw and explain the layout and the components of Nuclear power plant Or
12. Explain in detail the open cycle , closed cycle and combined cycle operation of gas power plant

ModuleII

13. a)A generating station supplies the full loads of 15MW , 12 MW , 8.5MW , 6MW &0.45MW.The annual load factor of the system is 48%.Calculate 1) no:of units supplied annually 2)diversity factor and 3)demand factor if the station has a maximum demand of 22MW b) Differentiate between load curve and load duration curve Or 14. a)Explain in detail the different types of tariffs b)An industry has a maximum demand of 100kW .Two alternate tariffs are as follows i)A fixed charge of Rs60/kW/annum + a running charge of 10 ps /unit ii) A charge of 12ps/unit If the factory runs for 3000 hours with a load factor of 80% find which tariff is economical and by how much?
ModuleIII

15. The cost per km for each of the copper conductor of a section asqcm for a transmission line is Rs(2800a + 1300).The load factor of the load current is 80% and the load factor for the losses is 65%.The rate of interest and depreciation is 10% and the cost of energy is 10ps/kWh .Find the most economical current density for the transmission line by the use of Kelvins law.Given =1.78x10-8m Or 16. Explain the radial and ring main distribution system
Module IV

17. A two wire distribution system AB 6000m long is fed at both ends at 220V.Loads of 20A , 40A , 50A and 30A are tapped at distances of 100m , 250m ,400m and 500m from the end A respectively. If the area of cross-section of distributor conductor is 1cm2 , find the minimum consumer voltage.Take = 1.78x10-8m Or 18. A 3 phase ring distributor ABCD fed at A 11kV supplies balanced loads of 40A at 0.8pf lagging at B 50A , .707 pf lagging at C and 30 A at 0.8pf lagging at D , the total load currents being referred to the supply voltage at A .The impedances per phase of the various sections are Section AB =(1+j2) , section BC= (2+j3) , section CD =(1+j1) ,section DA = (3+j4). Calculate the currents in various sections and station bus bar voltages at B , C and D
Module V

19. Explain energy auditing in detail Or 20. Explain the Demand side Energy Management