Power Engineering Systems

Assignment #1

Due date: 13 March 2020 Unique number: 791241

Instructions: This assignment has 20 multiple-choice questions. Choose the

most correct answer from the choices given in each question.
Questions must be answered on the mark reading sheet.

Prescribed Authors: J. Duncan Glover, Thomas J. Overbye, Mulukutla S. Sarma

textbook Title: Power System Analysis & Design, Sixth Edition
Publication Info.: Boston, MA, USA Cengage Learning, 2016

Question 1
Euler’s identity relates
1. An exponential function (e.g. 𝑉𝑒 𝑗𝛿 ) to a trigonometric function
(e.g. 𝑉 cos 𝛿 + 𝑗𝑉 sin 𝛿)
2 An exponential function to a polar function (e.g. 𝑉∠𝛿)
3 A polar function to a trigonometric function
4. None of the above (1)

Question 2
If a phasor representation of a current is given by 𝐼 = 70.7∠45° A, it is equivalent to
1. 100𝑒 𝑗45°
2 100 + 𝑗100
3 50 + 𝑗50
4. None of the above (1)

Question 3
If the rms phasor of a voltage is given by 𝑉 = 120∠60° volts, then the corresponding
𝑣(𝑡) is given by
1. 120√2 cos(𝜔𝑡 + 60°)
2 120 cos(𝜔𝑡 + 60°)
3 120√2 sin(𝜔𝑟 + 60°)
4. None of the above (1)

Question 4
Which of the following applies to the instantaneous power in a single-phase ac
circuit?
1. has a time varying component
2 has a constant component
3 the frequency of the time varying component is twice the voltage or current
wave
4. All of the above (1)

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Question 5
Which of the following statements is not true regarding the conservation of power
1. The sum of real power into a node must equal zero
2 The sum of reactive power into a node must equal zero
3 The conservation of power follows from Kirchoff’s Current Law since S=VI∗
4. None of the above (1)

Question 6
If the per unit impedance of a transformer is 𝑍1 on a voltage and power base of
𝑉base1 and MVAbase1, respectively, which of the following will represent Z2 on a new
voltage and power base of 𝑉base2 and MVAbase2, respectively?
(𝑉base1 )2 × (MVAbase1 )
1. 𝑍1 ×
(𝑉base2 )2 × (MVAbase2 )

(𝑉base2 )2 × (MVAbase1 )
2 𝑍1 ×
(𝑉base1 )2 × (MVAbase2 )

(𝑉base1 )2 × (MVAbase2 )
3 𝑍1 ×
(𝑉base2 )2 × (MVAbase1 )

(𝑉base2 )2 × (MVAbase2 )
4. 𝑍1 ×
(𝑉base1 )2 × (MVAbase1 )
(1)

Question 7
For an ideal 2-winding transformer, an impedance 𝑍2 connected across the
secondary winding (winding 2) is referred to the primary winding (winding 1) by
multiplying 𝑍2 by
1. The turns ratio (𝑁1 ⁄𝑁2 )
2 The square of the turns ratio (𝑁1 ⁄𝑁2 )2
3 The cubed turns ratio (𝑁1 ⁄𝑁2 )3
4. None of the above (1)

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Question 8
Consider the simplified three-bus electric power system network shown in Figure
1. Let the nodal equations in matrix form be given by

𝑌11 𝑌12 𝑌13 ⋯ 𝑌1𝑁 𝑉10 𝐼1

𝑌21 𝑌22 𝑌23 ⋯ 𝑌2𝑁 𝑉20 𝐼2
𝑌31 𝑌32 𝑌33 ⋯ 𝑌3𝑁 𝑉30 = 𝐼3
⋮ ⋮ ⋮ ⋮ ⋮ ⋮
[𝑌𝑁1 𝑌𝑁2 𝑌𝑁3 ⋯ 𝑌𝑁𝑁 ] [𝑉𝑁0 ] [𝐼𝑁 ]

Figure 1: Simple three-bus power system impedance network and

equivalent admittance network for question 8, 9 and 10
(Glover and Sarma (Prescribed Text), 2016, pg53, 54)

The element 𝑌11 is

1. 0
2 𝑗13
3 −𝑗7
4. None of the above (1)

Question 9
Refer to Figure 1. The element 𝑌31 is
1. 0
2 −𝑗5
3 𝑗1
4. None of the above (1)

Question 10
Refer to Figure 1. The bus admittance matrix (Ybus ) is always symmetric square
1. False
2 True (1)

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Question 11
Which of the following is abbreviated as ACSR?
1. Aluminium-clad steel conductor
2 Aluminium conductor steel supported
3 Aluminium conductor steel recovered
4 Aluminium conductor steel reinforced (1)

Question 12
By convention, we adopt the following two rules for base quantities:
(a) The value of Sbase1ϕ is the same for the entire power system of concern.
(b) The ratio of the voltage bases on either side of a transformer is selected to
be the same as the ratio of the transformer voltage ratings.
(c) With these two rules (a and b), a per-unit impedance remains unchanged
when referred from one side of a transformer to the other.
1. All three statements (a, b and c) are true
2 Only two of the above (a and b) are true
3 Only one of the above (a) is true
4 None of the three (a, b and c) statements is true (1)

Question 13
For a single-phase, two-wire line consisting of two solid cylindrical conductors of
the same radius, 𝑟, the total circuit inductance, also called loop inductance, is given
by (in H⁄m)
D
1. 2 × 10−7 ln ( ′ )
𝑟
D
2 4 × 10−7 ln ( ′ )
𝑟
−7
D
3 6 × 10 ln ( ′ )
𝑟
4 None of the above (1)
1
where 𝑟 ′ = 𝑒 −4 𝑟 = 0.778𝑟

Question 14
For a three-phase three-wire line consisting of two solid cylindrical conductors,
each with radius, 𝑟, and with equal phase spacing D between any two conductors,
the inductance in H⁄m per phase is given by
D
1. 2 × 10−7 ln ( ′ )
𝑟
−7
D
2 4 × 10 ln ( ′ )
𝑟
D
3 6 × 10−7 ln ( ′ )
𝑟
4 None of the above (1)
1
where 𝑟 ′ = 𝑒 −4 𝑟 = 0.778𝑟

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Question 15
If the diameter of a transmission line conductor is increased, then:
1. Both the inductance and the capacitance increase
2 The inductance increases and the capacitance decreases
3 The inductance decreases and the capacitance increases
4 Both the inductance and capacitance decrease
5 The inductance decreases and the capacitance remains unchanged (1)

Question 16
In a long line Pi model, we use series impedance 𝑍 ′ and shunt admittance 𝑌 ′ ⁄2. In
the short line model we use:
1. Series impedance 𝑍 ′ and shunt admittance 𝑌 ′ ⁄2
2 Series impedance 𝑍 ′ and shunt admittance 𝑌⁄2
3 Series impedance 𝑍 and shunt admittance 𝑌⁄2
4 Series impedance 𝑍 and shunt admittance 0
5 Series impedance 0 and shunt admittance 0 (1)

Question 17`
Which of the following holds true?
1. 𝑍pu is directly proportional to base power.
2 𝑍pu is inversely proportional to base power.
3 𝑍pu is directly proportional to the square of base power.
4 𝑍pu is inversely proportional to the square of base power. (1)

Question 18`
The effect of earth on the capacitance of a line can be neglected when
1. conductor diameter is small compared
2 bundled conductors are used
3 height of conductors above ground is large compared to the spacing between
conductors
4 All of the above (1)

Question 19`
To keep the system balanced, over the length of a transmission line
1. the conductors are rotated so each phase occupies each position on the tower
for an equal distance.
2 conductors are bundled together
3 height of conductors above ground is increased
4 All of the above (1)

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Question 20
The efficiency of a transmission line is given by
1. 𝑃𝑅
⁄𝑃
𝑆
2 𝑃𝑆
⁄𝑃
𝑅
3 (𝑃𝑅 − 𝑃𝑆 )
⁄𝑃
𝑆
4 (𝑃𝑅 − 𝑃𝑆 ) (1)
⁄𝑃
𝑅
Total Marks [20]