Time- 2 hours
Max. Marks 40
Min. Marks 14
Note: Part (a) of each unit is compulsory. Attempt any 2
parts from (b), (c)and(d)
UNIT-III
3(a) Define Reliability
[2]
3(b) Explain the term Probability density function. What is
exponential failure density function?
[6]
3(c) Draw typical both tub curve. Explain the three regions of the
curve, for which region are reliability calculations valid, why.
[6]
3(d) System is formed by 3 components A,B,C in series. Their
reliabilities are 0.8, 0.86 & 0.92 respectively. Element 1 has 2
components A in parallel, element 2 has2 components B in parallel &
element 3 has 2 components C in parallel. Elements 1, 2, 3 are in
[Link] system reliability.
[6]
UNIT-IV
4(a) Why AC transmission circuit are 3 phase 3 wire but AC
distribution circuit are 3 phase 4.
[2]
4(b) .What general consideration governs for design of distribution
system. Bring out their relative importance .
[6]
Class Test-II (16-17)
Subject-Power Apparatus System
4(c) Derive the expression for earth resistance offered to a
hemispherical electrode.
[6]
4(d) Define:a. Step Potential
[Link] Potential.
[6]
UNIT-V
5(a)
Define
Kelvins
Law
.
[2]
5(b) Explain with neat diagram various types of
Distribution
system
.
[5]
5(c) In a 3-phase 4 wire distribution system having 240 V between the
line and neutral ,there is a balanced 3 phase motor load of 500 kW at
0.8 pf lagging. Lamp load connected between respective lines and
neutral absorb 50 kW, 50 kW and 200 kW [Link] the
current in each phase conductor and neutral wire of [Link] the
phasor
diagram
.
[5]
5(d) Define Failure rate, Repair rate and Outage
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B.E. 7th Semester (EEE)