STSKK’s

TONTADARYA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, GADAG

Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Internal Assessment – 1 : Set 1

Subject : BEE402: Transmission and Distribution Date:
Semester: IV, EEE Time:
Note: Answer one FULL question from each part. Max Marks: 25
Part – A: 12 Marks : Module 1 CO (RBT) PO/ PSO
With the help of SLD, explain power systems scheme and 1 (II) 2/1,2
Q. 1. a) 6 Marks
indicate standard voltages
Show that increase in transmission voltage of a transmission line 1 (II) 2/1,2
Q. 1. b) results in, i) Increased efficiency, ii) Reduced Weight of 6 Marks
Conductor, iii) Reduced line drop
The two towers of height 95 m and 70 m respectively support 1 (II) 2/1,2
the line conductor, at a river crossing. The horizontal distance
between the towers is 400 m. of the tension in the conductor is
Q. 2. a) 1100 kg and its weight is 0.8 kg/m. Calculate a) Sag at lower 6 Marks
support, b) Sag at upper support, c) Clearance of lowest point at
trajectory from water level.
Assume bases of towers at the water level.
A 3 phase overhead transmission line is being supported by 1 (II) 2/1,2
three discs of suspension insulators. The potentials across the
first and second insulators are 8kV and 11 kV respectively.
Q. 2. b) 6 Marks
Calculate, a) The line voltage, b) The ratio of capacitance
between pin and self capacitance of each unit, c) The string
efficiency.
Part – B: 13 Marks : Module 2
Obtain an expression for inductance of 3-phase transmission line 2 (II) 2/1,2
Q. 3. a) 6 Marks
with transposed unsymmetrical spacing between conductors.
Q. 3. b) Analyse the term self GMD and mutual GMD 7 Marks 2 (II) 2/1,2

Figure shows the spacing of the double 2 (II) 2/1,2

circuit 3-phase overhead line. The phase
sequence is ABC and the line is
Q. 4. a) completely transposed. The conductor 6 Marks
radius is 1.3 cm. Find the inductance per
phase per kilometer.

Derive an expression for capacitance per phase of 3-phase 2 (II) 2/1,2

Q. 4. b) 7 Marks
double circuit with unsymmetrical spacing transposed.

RBT – Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy

I. Remembering II. Understanding III. Applying
IV. Analyzing V. Evaluating VI. Creating
 STSKK’s
TONTADARYA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, GADAG
Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering
 STSKK’s
TONTADARYA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, GADAG
Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Internal Assessment – 1 : Set 2

Subject : BEE402: Transmission and Distribution Date:
Semester: IV, EEE Time:
Note: Answer one FULL question from each part. Max Marks: 25
Part – A: 12 Marks : Module 1 CO (RBT) PO/ PSO

With the neat diagram, explain feeders, distributors and service 6 1 (II) 2/1,2
Q. 1. a)
mains Marks
The towers of height 95 m and 75 m respectively support 1 (II) 2/1,2
transmission line conductors at water crossing. The horizontal
distance between the tower is 400 m. If the tension in the
conductor is 1100kg, find i) Sag at the lower support, ii) Sag at 6
Q. 1. b)
the upper support, iii) Clearance of lowest point on trajectory Marks
from water level..
The weight of the conductor is 0.8 kg/m. Bases of the towers can
be considered to be at water level.
Explain the advantages of i) ACSR ii) AAC iii) ZTAI, iv) 6 1 (II) 2/1,2
Q. 2. a)
GTACSR and v) GZTACSR Marks

Explain the classification of insulators. Define string efficiency. 6 1 (II) 2/1,2

Q. 2. b)
Methods of improving string efficiency. Marks

Part – B: 13 Marks : Module 2

With a neat diagram, develop an expression for inductance of a 6 2 (II) 2/1,2

Q. 3. a)
3-phase overhead line with unsymmetrical spacing. Marks
Calculate the inductance of each conductor in a 3-phase, 3-wire 2 (II) 2/1,2
system, when the conductors are arranged in a horizontal plane 7
Q. 3. b)
with spacing such that D31=4m, D12=D23=2m. The conductors Marks
are transposed and have a diameter of 2.5cm.
A 3-phase, 50Hz, 66kV overhead 2 (II) 2/1,2
line conductors are placed in
horizontal plane as shown in figure.
The conductor diameter is 1.25cm.
6
Q. 4. a) The length is 100km. Calculate, i)
Marks
Capacitance per phase, ii) Charging
current per phase.
Assume complete transposition of
the line.
With a neat diagram, develop an expression for capacitance of a 2 (II) 2/1,2
7
Q. 4. b) 3-phase overhead line with symmetrical and unsymmetrical
Marks
spacing.

RBT – Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy

I. Remembering II. Understanding III. Applying
IV. Analyzing V. Evaluating VI. Creating
 STSKK’s
TONTADARYA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, GADAG
Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering
 STSKK’s
TONTADARYA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, GADAG
Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Internal Assessment – 2 : Set 1

Subject : BEE402: Transmission and Distribution Date:
Semester: IV, EEE Time:
Note: Answer one FULL question from any TWO parts Max Marks: 25
CO PO/ PSO
Part – A: 12 Marks : Module 3 (RBT)
Write a short note on classification of transmission lines. Also evaluate 3 (II) 2/1,2
Q. 1. a) 6 Marks
voltage regulation and transmission efficiency with suitable formulas.
Explain the nominal T method for evaluating the performance calculation 3 (II) 2/1,2
Q. 1. b) 6 Marks
of medium transmission line. Draw the corresponding vector diagram.
Develop the ABCD circuit constants for the evaluation of, i) Short 3 (II) 2/1,2
Q. 2. a) 6 Marks
transmission line, ii) Medium transmission line using nominal 𝜋 method.
A 3-phase line delivers 3600 kW at a lagging pf of 0.8 to a load. The 3 (II) 2/1,2
sending end voltage is 33kV. Determine, i) Receiving end voltage, ii)
Q. 2. b) Line current, iii) Transmission efficiency. 6 Marks
The resistance is 5.3 Ohms and reactance is 5.5 Ohms for each
conductor.
Part – B: 13 Marks : Module 4
What is Corona? State and explain with the expression for disruptive 4 (II) 2/1,2
Q. 3. a) 6 Marks
critical voltage and visual critical voltage?
Q. 3. b) Derive an expression for the insulation resistance of a single core cable. 7 Marks 4 (II) 2/1,2
Draw the cross sectional view of a single core cable and explain its 4 (II) 2/1,2
Q. 4. a) 6 Marks
construction.
A 33kV, 50 Hz, 3 Phase UG cable 4 km long uses three single core 4 (II) 2/1,2
cables. Each of the conductors has a diameter of 2.5 cm and radial
Q. 4. b) thickness of insulation is 0.5 cm. Determine, i) Capacitance of the cable 7 Marks
per phase, ii) Charging carried per phase, iii) Total charging KVAR.
Assume the relative permittivity of insulation is 3.
Part - C: 13 Marks : Module 5

Q. 5. a) Briefly explain the radial and ring main distributors 6 Marks 5 (II) 2/1,2
Four lines A, B, C and D are connected to a common point O. resistance 5 (II) 2/1,2
of AO, BO, CO and DO are 1, 2, 3, and 4 Ohms respectively, both to and
Q. 6. b) return. Feeding points A, B, C and D are maintained at 230, 250, 240 and 7 Marks
220V respectively. Find the potential of common point O, assuming
no-load is tapped from there.
Explain the radial feeders for the AC distribution system. Mention the 5 (II) 2/1,2
Q. 6. a) 6 Marks
characteristics of radial feeders.
An electric train taking a constant current of 500A moves between the 5 (II) 2/1,2
two substations 6 kms apart. The two substations are maintained at 580V
Q. 6. b) and 600V respectively. The track resistance is 0.05 Ohm per km both to 7 Marks
and return. Calculate, i) the point of minimum potential, ii) the currents
supplied by each substation at the point of minimum potential.
RBT – Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy
I. Remembering II. Understanding III. Applying
IV. Analyzing V. Evaluating VI. Creating
 STSKK’s
TONTADARYA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, GADAG
Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering
 STSKK’s
TONTADARYA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, GADAG
Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Internal Assessment – 2 : Set 2

Subject : BEE402: Transmission and Distribution Date:
Semester: IV, EEE Time:
Note: Answer one FULL question from any TWO parts Max Marks: 25
CO PO/ PSO
Part – A: 12 Marks : Module 3 (RBT)
Show how the regulation and transmission efficiency are 3 (II) 2/1,2
Q. 1. a) determined for medium transmission line using the nominal T 6 Marks
method. Illustrate your answer with a suitable vector diagram.
A 3-phase, 50 Hz, 150km line has a resistance, inductive 3 (II) 2/1,2
reactance and capacitive admittance of 0.1 ohm, 0.5 ohm and
Q. 1. b) 3x10-6 Siemens per km per phase. The line delivers 50 MW at 6 Marks
110kV and 0.8 pf lagging. Evaluate the sending end voltage and
current. Assume a nominal 𝜋 Circuit of the line.
Evaluate the generalized circuit constants for i) short transmission 3 (II) 2/1,2
Q. 2. a) 6 Marks
line, ii) Medium transmission line using nominal T method.
Find the following for a single circuit transmission line delivering 3 (II) 2/1,2
a load of 50 MVA at 110 kV and p.f. 0.8 lagging. i)Sending end
voltage, ii) Sending end current, iii) Sending end power, iv)
Q. 2. b) 6 Marks
Efficiency of transmission.
Given: A=D=0.98∟300 , B=110∟750 Ohms, C=0.0005∟800
Siemens
Part – B: 13 Marks : Module 4

Q. 3. a) What is Corona? What are the factors which affect corona? 6 Marks 4 (II) 2/1,2
Explain the following terms with reference to corona, i) Critical 4 (II) 2/1,2
Q. 3. b) Disruptive Voltage, ii) Visual Critical Voltage. 7 Marks
Also explain the methods to reduce the corona effect.
Q. 4. a) Define grading of cables. Analyze capacitance grading. 6 Marks 4 (II) 2/1,2
With a neat diagram, show the various parts of high-voltage 4 (II) 2/1,2
Q. 4. b) 7 Marks
single core cable.
Part - C: 13 Marks : Module 5
Define reliability, power quality and limitations of distribution 5 (II) 2/1,2
Q. 5. a) 6 Marks
systems
Explain the effect of disconnection of neutral in a 3-phase 4-wire 5 (II) 2/1,2
Q. 6. b) 7 Marks
system
Explain with neat sketch, different failure modes of a bathtub 5 (II) 2/1,2
Q. 6. a) 6 Marks
curves
Q. 6. b) Explain the terms - MTTF and MTBF 7 Marks 5 (II) 2/1,2

RBT – Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy

I. Remembering II. Understanding III. Applying
IV. Analyzing V. Evaluating VI. Creating
 STSKK’s
TONTADARYA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, GADAG
Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering