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This document is an exam for a Power Transmission and Distribution course. It contains 7 questions: 1) A multiple choice question testing basic concepts about distribution systems and cable insulation. 2) Draw T and Pi models of transmission lines and calculate parameters for a single phase overhead line. 3) Calculate the disruptive critical voltage and power transmission capacity for a 3-phase transmission line. 4) Calculate the maximum safe working voltage and efficiency for an insulator string, and list methods to improve string efficiency. 5) Calculate the sag of a transmission line conductor given properties of the conductor and ice coating. 6) Explain skin effect and calculate inductance and capacitance per km for

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Https WWW - Suit.edu - PK Uploads Past Papers Power Transmission Distribution - ELC254

This document is an exam for a Power Transmission and Distribution course. It contains 7 questions: 1) A multiple choice question testing basic concepts about distribution systems and cable insulation. 2) Draw T and Pi models of transmission lines and calculate parameters for a single phase overhead line. 3) Calculate the disruptive critical voltage and power transmission capacity for a 3-phase transmission line. 4) Calculate the maximum safe working voltage and efficiency for an insulator string, and list methods to improve string efficiency. 5) Calculate the sag of a transmission line conductor given properties of the conductor and ice coating. 6) Explain skin effect and calculate inductance and capacitance per km for

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Roll No.

__________________ 20 August, 2016

Sarhad University, Peshawar


(Distance Education)

Paper : Power Transmission & Distribution - ELC254 Examination: Final, Spring-2016


Time Allowed : 3 hours Total Marks: 70, Passing Marks (35)
NOTE: Question No. 1 is compulsory. Attempt any four questions from the rest. All questions carry equal
marks. Phones and other Electronic Gadgets are not allowed. Draw a neat and clean diagram where
necessary.

Q.1 1. The ............... distribution is done by 3-phase, 4-wire a.c. system. (primary, secondary)
2. The maximum value of power factor is...............
3. If shunt capacitance is reduced, then string efficiency is .............. .
4. When the regulation is positive, then receiving end voltage (V R) is .......... than sending end voltage
(VS). [more, less]
5. Voids in the layers of impregnated paper insulation................. the breakdown voltage of the cable.
[Increase, decrease]
6. A metallic sheath is provided over the insulation to protect the cable from .................... .
7. The chances of faults in underground system are ............ as compared to overhead system. (less, more)

Q.2 (a) Draw the T-Model and Pi Model of the Medium Transmission Line? Marks (14)
(b) A single phase overhead transmission line delivers 1100 kW at 33 kV at 0.8 p.f. lagging. The total
resistance and inductive reactance of the line are 10 Ω and 15 Ω respectively. Determine: (i) sending end
voltage (ii) sending end power factor and (iii) transmission efficiency.

Q.3 A 3-phase line has conductors 2 cm in diameter spaced equilaterally 1 m apart. If the dielectric strength
of air is 30 kV (max) per cm, find the disruptive critical voltage for the line. Take air density factor δ=
0·952 and irregularity factor mo = 0·9. Also find out the power for 100km line. Marks (14)

Q.4 An insulator string consists of three units, each having a safe working voltage of 16kV. The ratio of self-
capacitance to shunt capacitance of each unit is 10: 1. Find the maximum safe working voltage of the
string. Also find the string efficiency. What are the different methods used for improving string
Efficiency (Write name only) and mention which method is practically applied in transmission system.
Marks (14)
Q.5 A transmission line has a span of 155 m between level supports. The conductor has a cross-sectional area
of 2 cm2. The tension in the conductor is 2230.5 kg. If the specific gravity of the conductor material is 9.9
gm/cm3 and ice coating of 0.13cm thickness on the conductor. Calculate the sag. Take the Density of ice
0.91gm/cm3. Marks (14)

Q.6 (a) what is skin effect? Why is it absent in the d.c. system?
(b) The three conductors of a 3-phase line are arranged at the corners of an equilateral triangle of side 2
m. Calculate the inductance per km and Capacitance per km of the line when the conductors are regularly
transposed. The diameter of each conductor is 1.26 cm. Marks (14)

Q.7 Write Short note on any two of the following: Marks (7,7)

a. Comparison of HVAC and HVDC system


b. Why voltage is high in transmission system? Explain
c. Corona and its factors which affect corona.

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