P.T.O.

 12102
11122
3 Hours/ 100 Marks
Instructions : (1) All questions are compulsory.
(2) Answer each next main Question on a new page.
(3) Illustrate your answers with neat sketches wherever
necessary.
(4) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
(5) Assume suitable data, if necessary.
(6) Use of non-programmable Electronic Pocket Calculator is
permissible.
(7) Mobile Phone, Pager and any other Electronic Communication
devices are not permissible in Examination Hall.
(8) Use of steam tables, logarithmic, Molliers chart is permitted.
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I. A)Attempt any six of the following : (62=12)
1) State the necessity of transmission of electricity.
2) State the standard transmission voltages in India.
3) Draw single line diagram of A. C. supply system.
4) What is corona ? Also state the factors affecting corona.
5) Define voltage regulation of a transmission line.
6) What is skin effect ?
7) Write down any four properties of line support.
8) Classify transmission lines. Also state the length of line and voltage value
in each case.
B)Attempt any two of the following : (24=8)
1) What are the methods to improve string efficiency ? Explain each method
in detail.
2) What are the reasons for the failure of insulators ? Explain any four points
in brief.
3) With the help of diagram, explain the concept of transposition of conductors.
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II. Attempt any four of the following : (44=16)
1) Explain Ferranti effect and proximity effect related to transmission lines.
2) State and explain the reasons for adoption of EHVAC transmission (Any four
important points).
3) Classify distribution system by taking three different basic factors. Also dr
aw
the simple arrangement for radial distribution system.
4) What are the requirements of a good distribution system ? Explain each point
in detail.
5) Compare A.C. distribution with d.c. distribution system and write down any si
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important points.
6) Describe the effect of load p.f. on performance of transmission line.
III. Attempt any two of the following : (28=16)
1) a)Define string efficiency. 2
b)A 3-phase overhead transmission line is being supported by three disc
insulators. The potentials across top unit (ie. near to the tower) and middle
unit are 8 kV and 11 kV respectively. Calculate
i) The ratio of capacitance between pin and earth to the self capacitance of
each unit
ii) The line voltage and
iii) String efficiency. 6
2) a)What is sag in overhead lines ? 2
b)A transmission line has a span of 150 m between level supports. The conductor
has a cross-sectional area of 2cm2. The tension in the conductor is 2000 kg.
If the specific gravity of the conductor material is 9.9 gm/cm2 and wind pressur

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is 1.5 kg/m length, calculate the sag. Also calculate the value of vertical sag.
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3) Draw nominal network for medium transmission line. Draw its vector diagram
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IV. Attem t any two of the following : (28=16)
1) A single hase overhead transmission line delivers 1100 kW at 33 kV at .8 .f
.
lagging. The total resistance and inductive reactance of the line are 10 ohm and
15 ohm res ectively. Determine :
a) Sending end voltage
b) Sending end .f. and
c) Transmission efficiency.
2) Write down any four advantages and any four limitations of HVDC transmission
system.
3) A single hase a.c. distributor AB 300 metres long is fed from end A and is
loaded as under ;
i) 100 A at .707 .f. lagging 200 m from oint A.
ii) 200 A at .8 .f. lagging 300 m from oint A.
The total resistance and reactance of the distributor is 0.2 and 0.1per
kilometre. Calculate the total voltage drop in the distributor. The load p.f. re
fer
to the voltage at the far end. Refer Fig. a.
Fig. a
V. Attempt any four of the following : (44=16)
1) Describe ring main system of distribution with diagram.
2)
ith a neat labelled diagram show the various parts of a 3-conductor cable.
3) Draw and discuss H type cables in detail.12102 -4- 
4)
rite down the functions of following elements of a substation :
a) CB b) relays
c) Lightning arrester d) isolators.
5) Discuss briefly the design considerations for distribution system.
VI. Attempt any four of the following : (44=16)
1) Calculate the regulation and efficiency of a medium transmission line using
End condenser method ?
2)
hat is substation ?
hat are the important points which must be kept in view
while laying out a substation ?
3)
hat is indoor substation ? Draw its key diagram.
4)
hat are the desirable properties of insulating material for cable ? Also sta
te
two examples for insulating material for cable.
5)
ith the help of diagram, explain the system for laying of underground cables
.
6) Compare indoor and outdoor substations by taking the following factors :
a) Space required
b) Time for eretion
c) Capital cost
d) Maintenance
e) Fault location
f) Future expansion.
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