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GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

ME - SEMESTER– 1 EXAMINATION – SUMMER - 2023

Subject Code:3710716 Date:19 Jul 2023

Subject Name: Power Quality
Time:02:30 PM TO 05:00 PM Total Marks: 70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.

Q.1 (a) Explain; (1) displacement power factor (2) voltage sag (3) voltage swell and (4) 07
transients.
(b) “The realization of quality power is responsibility of suppliers and users of 07
electricity”, Explain the sentence.
Q.2 (a) Discuss immunity and power quality indices. 07
(b) Define transients and discuss transient model of power system. 07
OR
(b) Explain atmospheric causes of transients. Draw and explain typical lightning 07
impulse wave.
Q.3 (a) With phasor diagram derive the phase sequence of 11th and 13th harmonics 07
compared to fundamental.
(b) What is harmonic signature? Explain harmonic distortion for an adjustable 07
speed drive.
OR
Q.3 (a) For Y load show the path for triplen harmonics current if (1) neutral point 07
grounded and (2) neutral point is not grounded. Justify your answer.
(b) Explain effect of harmonics on AC motors. 07
Q.4 (a) Explain the working of passive filters. Compare it with active filters. 07
(b) Discuss control of three phase APFC. 07
OR
Q.4 (a) Discuss shunt active filters in brief. 07
(b) Explain application of synchronous condenser for power factor correction. 07
Q.5 (a) Discuss factors that decide number of test locations and test duration. 07
(b) Discuss essential elements of a grounded electrical power system. 07
OR
Q.5 (a) Discuss in brief power quality measurement devices. 07
(b) Explain earth resistance test. 07

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