Total No. of Questions : 6] SEAT No.

8
-23
P593 [Total No. of Pages : 2

tic
sta
BE/Insem/APR - 191

:34
B.E. (Electrical)

91
:27
SWITCHGEAR & PROTECTION

13
30
(2015 Pattern)

19
01
Time : 1 Hour] /20 [Max. Marks : 30
.23 GP
/03

Instructions to the candidates :

1
CE

1) Answer Q.1 or Q.2, Q.3 or Q.4, Q.5 or Q.6.

81

8
23
2) Neat diagrams must be drawn wherever necessary.

ic-
3) Figure to right indicate full marks.
16

tat
4) Use of Non-programmable Scientific Calculator is allowed.
8.2

4s
5) Assume suitable data if necessary.
.24

7:3
91
49

3:2
Q1) a) Obtain the torque equation of Induction type Relay. [4]
30
91

b) What is ‘Backup Protection’? Explain the various types of Back

01
01

protections used worldwide. [6]

3/2
GP

OR
1/0

Q2) a) Explain the terms PSM and TMS in case of Relays. [4]
CE
81

8
-23
.23

b) Classify the various types of relays based construction, principal of

operation and applications. [6] tic
16

sta
8.2

:34
.24

Q3) a) Explain the concept of current chopping with neat waveform. [4]
01 91
:27
49

b) Explain the theories related to Arc Extinction. [6]

13
0
1/0 13

OR
9

Q4) a) In a 132 kV system, phase to ground capacitance is 0.01 microfarad and

8 1 P0
3/2

series inductance is 6 H. Calculate the voltage across the breaker pole of

G

Air blast CB, if magnetizing current of 10A is interrupted. Also calculate

CE

the resistance to be used to eliminate the restriking voltage transients.[4]

.23

b) Derive the expression for restriking voltage and thereafter the value of
16

RRRVmax. [6]
8.2
.24

P.T.O.
49
Q5) a) Explain the significance of terms related to H.V. Circuit breaker [4]

8
-23
i) Rated frequency

tic
ii) Rated insulation level

sta
b) Draw the construction diagram and explain the working principle of Air

:34
circuit breaker. [6]

91
:27
OR

13
30
19
Q6) a) Explain the working of Auto reclosure as used for EHV lines in India.[4]
01
/20
.23 GP

b) Draw the neat sketch & explain the construction & working principle of
/03

SF6 circuit breaker. [6]

1
CE
81

8
23
ic-
16

ïïï

tat
8.2

4s
.24

7:3
91
49

3:2
30
91
01
01
3/2
GP
1/0
CE
81

8
-23
.23

tic
16

sta
8.2

:34
.24

01 91
:27
49

13
0
1/0 13

9
8 1 P0
3/2
G
CE
.23
16
8.2
.24

BE/Insem/APR - 191 2
49