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GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

ME - SEMESTER–1 (NEW) EXAMINATION – WINTER 2018

Subject Code: 3710716 Date: 03/01/2019

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 mark.

Q.1 (a) What are CBEMA and ITIC graphs? Draw and discuss the ITIC graph in detail. 07
(b) Define and explain following terms with suitable example. 07
(i) Non-linear load (ii) Inter-harmonics
(iii) Sub-harmonics (iv) Inrush current
Q.2 (a) Explain working and design aspects of band-pass filter. Discuss its quality factor. 07

(b) Draw and explain transient system model? Give IEEE 1159-2009 based definition of 07
oscillatory and impulsive transients. What are the causes of transients in electrical power
system?
OR
(b) Define Power Quality. Explain the impact of poor power quality from 07
perspective of (i) utility (ii) consumer and (iii) manufacturer on various technical
and commercial aspects.
Q.3 (a) Discuss the effect of harmonics on 3-phase Induction motor. 07
(b) Discuss various aspects to be considered in the design of passive filters. 07
OR
Q.3 (a) Explain susceptibility criteria in detail with appropriate example or case study. 07
(b) Discuss the effect of harmonics on power factor improvement capacitor bank. 07
Also, explain the criterion to be considered when the resonance frequency is
fairly close to any existing odd harmonic and suggest remedy.
Q.4 (a) Discuss harmonic signature of fluorescent lights, ASDs, SMPS based electronic devices. 07
(b) Discuss effect of presence of current and voltage harmonics on performance 07
and operation of protective switch-gear.
OR
Q.4 (a) Explain the earth resistance test for grounding and its requirements. 07
(b) What is DVR? Explain its role and significance in context of power quality 07
issues. Which issues it could mitigate or eliminate?
Q.5 (a) Explain the following power Quality classes in detail. 07
(i) Long duration voltage variations (ii) Voltage imbalance
(iii) Voltage fluctuation (iv) Power frequency variations
(b) Discuss at least seven important factors to be considered in selection of power 07
quality measurement and monitoring purpose.
OR
Q.5 (a) Explain the working principle of shunt active filter showing its basic building 07
blocks and explain its function.
(b) Draw and explain block diagram of sinusoidal current control strategy for 07
active filter.
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