TED(21)-5032 REVISION 2021

Model Question Paper I

ELECTRICITY GENERATION, TRANSMISSION & DISTRIBUTION

Time: 3 Hour Max.Marks: 75

PART A

I. Answer all questions in one word or one sentence. Each question carries 1 mark.

A condenser in a thermal power plant condenses steam coming out of

1 R
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.

2 State main function of moderator in a nuclear power plant. R

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3 What is a synchronous condenser? R

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4 Define load factor. M2.01 R

5 Draw the power triangle. R

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When the length of an overhead transmission line is about 50 km and

6 the line voltage is comparatively low (< 20 kV), it is R
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transmission line

7 List the standard transmission voltages used in India. R

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8 is the main consideration in the design of a feeder M4.01 R

9 is the main consideration in the design of a distributor R

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 PART B

II. Answer any eight questions from the following, each question carries 3 marks.

1 Outline factors to be considered for the selection of site for hydro U

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electric power station.

2 Discuss basic concept of micro grid. U

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Calculate annual bill of a consumer whose maximum demand is

3 100kW, PF=0.8 lagging and load factor =60%.The tariff used is Rs 75 A
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per KVA of maximum demand plus 15 paise per kWH consumed.

4 List the disadvantages of low power factor. R

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A generating station has a connected load of 43 MW and a maximum

5 demand of 20MW, the units generated being 61·5 ×106 per annum. A
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Calculate load factor.

A transmission line has a span of 150 m between level supports. The

6 tension in the conductor is 2000 kg.the weight of the conductor is M3.02 A
1.98kg/m wind pressure is 1.5 kg/m. calculate sag.

A 132 kV transmission line has the following data: Wt. of conductor

7 0.680 kg/m, length of span 260 m, working tension 1550 kg. Calculate A
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the height above ground at which the conductor should be supported.
Ground clearance required is 10 metres.

8 Summarize benefits of Flexible AC Transmission system. U

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9 Discuss causes of insulator failure in the power system. M4.02 U

10 Explain ring main system. U

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 PART C
Answer all questions. Each question carries 7 marks.

A hydro-electric generating station is supplied from a reservoir of

III capacity 5x106 cubic metre at a head of 200 metre. Find the total A
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energy available in kWh if the overall efficiency is 75%.

OR

A hydroelectric station has an average available head of 100 metres

and reservoir capacity of 50x106 cubic metres. Calculate the total
IV A
energy in kWh that can be generated, assuming hydraulic efficiency M1.03
of 85% and electrical efficiency of 90%.

V Describe a nuclear power station with the help of neat schematic U

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diagram.
OR

VI Describe a coal based power station with the help of a neat schematic U
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diagram.
VII Compare two part tariff and three part tariff. U
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OR

VIII Explain time of day (TOD) tariff. U

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IX U
Explain types of conductors used in overhead transmission M3.01
OR

X U
Discuss transposition of conductors and its necessity M3.03
XI Demonstrate layout of interconnected AC distribution system. M4.01 U

OR

Discuss classifications of cables based on voltage for which they are

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manufactured. M4.03

XIII Describe any one method of underground cable laying. U

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OR

XIV Identify classifications of distribution sub station. U

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TED(21)-5032 REVISION 2021

Model Question Paper II

ELECTRICITY GENERATION, TRANSMISSION & DISTRIBUTION

Time: 3 Hour Max.Marks: 75

PART A

III. Answer all questions in one word or one sentence. Each question carries 1 mark.

1 State the function of economizer in a steam power station. M1.01 U

2 State the function of moderator in nuclear power plant M1.01 R
3 what is demand factor. M2.01 R
4 Define load factor. M2.01 R
5 State voltage regulation. M3.01 R
6 Define Ferranti effect. M3.03 R
7 Show the expression for determining the string efficiency. M4.02 U
8 Compare design factor of feeder and distributor. M4.01 U
9 What is grading in underground cable M4.03 R

PART B

IV. Answer any eight questions from the following, each question carries 3 marks.

List different conventional and non-conventional methods of power

1 M1.01 R
generation
2 Explain main components of an atomic power plant . M1.01 U
The maximum demand of a consumer is 10 A at 240 V and his total
energy consumption is 8760 kWh. If the energy is charged at the
rate of 8 rupees per unit for 300 hours use of the maximum demand
3 M2.04 A
per annum plus 2 rupees per unit for additional units, calculate:
(i). annual bill (ii) equivalent flat rate. Assume the load factor and
power factor to be unity.
4 Explain the terms. (i). Load factor. (ii). Diversity factor. M2.01 U
5 Explain the necessity of transposition in OH supply lines. M3.03 U
6 Summarize different types of FACTS controllers M3.04 U
7 Explain skin effect and factors affecting skin effect. M3.03 U
8 Summarize flashover and puncture of insulators M4.02 U
9 Show the construction of underground cable with suitable diagrams. M4.03 R
Explain feeders, Distributors and service mains in an electric supply
10 M4.01 U
system
 PART C
Answer ALL questions. Each question carries 7 marks.

Define hydroelectric power station with the help of a neat schematic

III M1.01 R
diagram.
OR
List the essential equipment in a steam power station and state the
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functions of each.
A hydroelectric power plant operates under an effective head of
100m .Find the flow rate of water if power developed is 20MW and
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overall efficiency of the power plant is 70%.

OR
Solve for annual average power generated for a hydroelectric plant
from the given data? catchment area - 10sqkm
annual rainfall - 150cm
expected Head - 200m
VI expected yield factor - 60% M1.03 A
power plant efficiency - 70%
expected load factor - 0.6

Interpret base load and peak load with the help of load curve.
VII M2.01 U
OR
Explain importance ,effects and different methods of power factor
VIII improvement. M2.03 U

Illustrate various costs involved when determining total cost of

electrical energy
IX M2.02 U
Generated.

OR
Explain different types of tariff systems used to determine the cost
X M2.04 U
of electric energy.
A transmission line has a span of 210 meters between level
supports. The conductor has a cross-sectional area of 1:3 cm2,
weighs 1270 kg/km and has a breaking stress of 4228 kg/ cm2.
XI M3.02 A
Calculate the sag for a safety factor of 6, allowing a wind pressure
of 132 kg per square metre of projected area. Determine the slant
sag.
OR

.A 132 kV transmission line has the following data: Wt. of

XII conductor 680 kg/km, length of span 260 m, ultimate strength = M3.02 A
3100 kg , and safety factor = 2. Calculate the height above ground at
 which the conductor should be supported. Ground clearance
required is 10 metres

Explain the method employed for laying underground cable with the
XIII M4.03 U
help of neat diagrams
OR

XIV Explain the methods used for grading in underground cables M4.03 U