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This document appears to be an exam for an Advanced Power Systems course, covering various topics related to electrical transmission networks, HVDC systems, and FACTS devices. It contains 5 questions with multiple parts each. Question 1 covers conventional control mechanisms for transmission networks and modern excitation controllers. Question 2 involves calculations related to converting an AC line to HVDC and explanations of series and shunt compensation. Question 3 derives an equation for power flow and covers TCR operating characteristics. Question 4 compares classical and VSC-based HVDC systems and involves 12-pulse converter circuit diagrams. Question 5 lists advantages and disadvantages of AC versus HVDC transmission and covers harmonics from transformers in HVDC systems.

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Gujarat Technological University

This document appears to be an exam for an Advanced Power Systems course, covering various topics related to electrical transmission networks, HVDC systems, and FACTS devices. It contains 5 questions with multiple parts each. Question 1 covers conventional control mechanisms for transmission networks and modern excitation controllers. Question 2 involves calculations related to converting an AC line to HVDC and explanations of series and shunt compensation. Question 3 derives an equation for power flow and covers TCR operating characteristics. Question 4 compares classical and VSC-based HVDC systems and involves 12-pulse converter circuit diagrams. Question 5 lists advantages and disadvantages of AC versus HVDC transmission and covers harmonics from transformers in HVDC systems.

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Seat No.

: ________

Enrolment No.___________

GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY


BE - SEMESTERVII EXAMINATION WINTER 2015

Subject Code: 170905


Subject Name: Advanced Power System - I
Time: 10:30am to 1:00pm

Date: 04/12/2015
Total Marks: 70

Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.

Q.1

Q.2

Q.3

Q.3

Q.4

(a) What are the different types of conventional control mechanisms for Electrical
Transmission Networks? Explain modern excitation controller.
(b) Explain the types of HVDC systems.

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(a) An existing 400 kV 3- AC line transmitting a power of 100 MW at 0.9 power


factor is converted into bipolar DC line. Estimate the DC voltage/pole and DC
line losses, if the resistance of each conductor is 0.01.
(b) Explain series and shunt compensation. Which are the factors affect the series
compensation?
OR
(b) Explain the features and characteristics of IGBT.

07

(a) For lossless distributed parameters lines, derive the equation of power flow
from sending end to receiving end.
Vs VR sin
P
Z o sin a
(b) Draw and explain the operating characteristics of a TCR without voltage control
and with voltage control.
OR
(a) Draw a layout of Saturated Reactor (SR) compensator. Discuss the operating
characteristics of SR.
(b) Enlist the FACTS devices used in transmission lines. Provide differences
among FACTS devices.

07

(a) Sketch the 12 pulse converter circuit diagram and AC current waveform with
30 shift. What is expression of Peak to Peak ripples in terms of dc voltage?
(b) Provide comparison between Classical HVDC and HVDC VSC systems.

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OR

Q.4

Q.5

Q.5

(a) Explain extinction angle control. What are its limitations under asymmetrical
fault?
(b) Explain Power Reversal in DC Link.

07

(a) List the advantages and disadvantage of E.H.V.A.C transmission and HVDC
transmission network for bulk power transmission.
(b) Explain transformer as a source of harmonics in HVDC system.
OR
(a) Discuss the application of synchronous condensers.
(b) Explain conduction sequence in 6-pulse converter configuration used for
HVDC system.

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