Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering

COURSE FILE
for

HIGH VOLTAGE ENGINEERING

IV B.Tech. (EEE) – I Sem.
(2017-18)

R KALYANI
Assistant Professor
EEE Department

Mahaveer Institute of Science and Technology

Vysapuri, Bandlaguda Post:Keshavgiri, Hyderabad-500 005, TS , INDIA
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Vyasapur, Bandlaguda, Post : Keshavgiri, Hyderbad - 500 005.

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING

INDEX
S.No CONTENTS Page No
1 Vision and mission of the institute
2 Vision and mission of the department
3 PEO’s ,PO’s and PSO’s
4 Academic Calendar
5 Course structure
6 Pre requisites
7 Course objectives and course outcomes
8 Syllabus copy
9 Lesson plan
10 Lecture notes
11 Mid questions papers with Scheme
12 Mid performance analysis
13 Assignment questions
14 Tutorial Questions
15 Question Bank(small & long)
16 Objective Questions With Answers
17 Previous university question papers
18 Topics beyond the syllabus
19 PPTs/ OHPs
20 Result analysis
21 Students’ Attendance Register
 MAHAVEER INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

VISION OF THE INSTITUTE:

To be a Centre of Excellence in technical education with research orientation and to develop

Human resources to serve the society and nation building.

MISSION OF THE INSTITUTE:

M1: To provide comprehensive technical education programmes in various disciplines and to

contribute effectively to the profession and the society.

M2: Establishing Centers of Excellence in- inter disciplinary areas which are important and
relevant to Industry and Employment with scope for research

M3: To inculcate human values and ethical practices to the graduates through co- curricular and
Extra-curricular activities.

VISION OF THE DEPARTMENT:

To contribute to the country through excellence technical education, with Research orientation and
to develop Human Resources in Electrical and Electronics Engineering.

MISSION OF THE DEPARTMENT:

MD1: To provide broad based education in Electrical and Electronics Engineering

MD2: To keep the curriculum industry friendly

MD3: To undertake development activity and provide consultancy services in industrial,

educational and society relevant areas in Electrical and Electronics Engineering

MD4: To promote ethical and moral values among the students so as to make them emerge as
responsible professionals
Program Outcomes:

PO 1: Engineering knowledge: Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering

fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering
problems.
PO 2: Problem Analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature and analyze complex
engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of
mathematics, natural sciences and engineering sciences.
PO 3: Design/Development of solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering problems
and design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with
appropriate consideration for the public health and safety and the cultural, social and
environmental considerations.
PO 4: Conduct investigations of complex problems: Use research based knowledge and
research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data and
synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions.
PO 5: Modern Tool Usage: Create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources and
modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modeling to complex
engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations.
PO 6: The Engineer and Society: Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to
assess social, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities
relevant to the professional engineering practice.
PO 7: Environment and Sustainability: Understand the impact of the professional engineering
solutions in societal and environmental contexts and demonstrate the knowledge of and
the need for sustainable development.
PO 8: Ethics: Apply ethical principle and to commit to the professional ethics and
responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice.
PO 9: Individual and team Work: Function effectively as individual and as a member or
leader in diverse teams and in multi disciplinary settings.
PO 10: Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the
engineering community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and
write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations and give
and receive clear instructions.
PO 11: Project management and finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the
engineering and management principles and apply these to one’s own work as a member
or leader in a team, to manage projects and in multi disciplinary environments.
PO 12: Life-long learning: Recognize the need for and have the preparation and ability to
engage in independent lifelong learning in the broadest context of technological change.
Program Specific Outcomes:
PSO 1: Work in industry and user departments with the knowledge of mathematics, science and
electric engineering.

PSO 2: Shoulder responsibilities in planning and utilization of electrical energy by analyzing the
processes critically.

PSO 3: Analyze and model the Electrical and Electronics systems and hence effectively contribute
towards research.

PSO 4: Cope up with the state-of-art in Electrical and Electronics Engineering in tune with modern
engineering tools.

Program Educational Objectives:

PEO 1: To enhance the student’s capacity with strong foundation of Mathematics, Science and
Engineering to become successful professionals in Electrical and Electronics
Engineering

PEO 2: To provide awareness on excellence, leadership and create an academic arena and intellectual
capabilities for lifelong learning process

PEO 3: To meet the needs of society and industry, we increase the competence in students to
identify, formulate and solve engineering problems with practical experience

PEO 4: To produce the graduates having ethical, administrative acumen and ability to handle critical
situations with high professional competence for employability in both public and private
sectors

PEO 5: To mould the students with recent techniques of core subjects to design and interpret
effectively using multidisciplinary concepts for Research and Development by participating
in professional activities.
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COURSE STRUCTURE

R15
Grams: “TECHNOLOGY” Phone: Off: +91–40–23156115
Fax: +91–40–23158665 E Mail: dapjntuh@gmail.com

JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD

(Established by Andhra Pradesh Act No.30 of 2008)
Kukatpally, Hyderabad – 500 085, Andhra Pradesh (India)

B.TECH. (ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING)

III YEAR II SEMESTER

III YEAR II SEMESTER

Code Subject L T/P/D Credits
A60223 Electrical and Electronics Instrumentation 4 -- 4
A60225 Static Drives 4 -- 4
A60222 Computer Methods in Power Systems 4 -- 4
A60430 Microprocessors and Interfacing Devices 4 -- 4
A60009 Environmental Studies 4 -- 4
Open Elective 4 -- 4
A60117 Disaster Management 4 -- 4
A60017 Intellectual Property Right
A60018 Human Values and Professional Ethics
A60290 Advanced Communication Skills Lab -- 3 2
A60291 Power Electronics and Simulation Lab -- 3 2
Total 24 6 28

Note:All End Examinations (Theory and Practical) are of three hours duration.
T-Tutorial L – Theory P –Practical/Drawing C-Credits
PREREQUISITES:

Knowledge of the following subjects is required

1. Power Electronic Devices

2. Power Electronic Converters

3. DC Machines

4. AC Machines

5. Control Systems
 MAHAVEER INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Academic Year : 2017--2018

Year/ Semester : IV /I

Name of the Program: B.Tech Section: A/B/C

Course/Subject: High Voltage Engineering

Course Code: A50555

Name of the Faculty: R KALYANI Dept.: EEE

Designation: ASSISTANT .PROFESSOR

On completion of this Subject/Course the student shall be able to:

S.No Objectives
1 To understand the basic fundamentals of the construction operation v-I characterstics
commutation and protection of various power semi conductor devices
2 To analyze and understand focused thyrister device R/RL.RLE LOADS
3 To understand the AC TO DC conversion through 1-phase 3-phase controlled rectifiers
4 To acquire the knowledge and be familiar with the D.C TO A.C power conversion1-phase 3-
phase controlled rectifiers
5 To understand the PWM control techniques with problems

Signature of HOD Signature of faculty

Date: Date:
 MAHAVEER INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
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COURSE OUTCOMES

Academic Year : 2017--2018

Year/ Semester : IV /I

Name of the Program: B.Tech Section: A/B/C

Course/Subject: High Voltage Engineering

Course Code: A50555

Name of the Faculty: R KALYANI Dept.: EEE

Designation: ASSISTANT .PROFESSOR

On completion of this Subject/Course the student shall be able to:

CO322 Static Drives

CO322.1 Steady state analysis control speed Torque characteristics and closed loop operation of
D.C.motors through phase controlled rectifiers and choppers single quadrant two
quadrant and four quadrant Operations.
CO322.2 Steady state analysis and control speed torque characteristics and closed loop
operation of Induction motors either variable voltage characteristics through A.C.
voltage controllers, frequency characteristics through cycloconverters and voltage
source and current source Inverters
CO322.3 Closed loop operation of Synchronous motors through VSI, CSI and cycloconverters.
CO322.4 Applications of real world Electrical And Electronics problems.
CO322.5 Static rotor Resistance control slip power recovery through static scherbius and
Kramer drives.

Signature of HOD Signature of faculty

Date: Date:
 PROGRAM: ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
COURSE: STATIC DRIVES (A60225)
JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD
III Year B.Tech. EEE-II Sem L T/P/D C
4 -/-/- 4

(A60225) STATIC DRIVES

UNIT - I:

Control of DC motors through phase controlled Rectifiers

Introduction to Thyristor controlled Drives, Single Phase semi and fully controlled converters connected
to DC separately excited and DC series motors – continuous current operation – output voltage and
current waveforms

– Speed and Torque expressions – Speed – Torque Characteristics- Problems on Converter fed DC
motors. Three phase semi and fully controlled converters connected to DC separately excited and DC
series motors – output voltage and current waveforms – Speed and Torque expressions – Speed – Torque
characteristics – Problems.

UNIT - II:

Four Quadrant operations of DC Drives

Introduction to Four quadrant operation – Motoring operations, Electric Braking – Plugging, Dynamic
and Regenerative Braking operations. Four quadrant operation of DC motors by dual converters –
Closed loop operation of DC motor (Block Diagram Only)

UNIT - III:

Control of DC motors by Choppers

Single quadrant, Two –quadrant and four quadrant chopper fed DC separately excited and series excited
motors

– Continuous current operation – Output voltage and current wave forms – Speed torque expressions –
speed torque characteristics – Problems on Chopper fed DC Motors – Closed Loop operation ( Block
Diagram Only)

UNIT - IV:

Control of Induction Motors: Variable voltage Characteristics

Control of Induction Motor by Ac Voltage Controllers – Waveforms – speed torque characteristics.

Variable Frequency Characteristics

Variable frequency characteristics-Variable frequency control of induction motor by Voltage source and
current source inverter and cyclo converters- PWM control – Comparison of VSI and CSI operations –
Speed torque characteristics – numerical problems on induction motor drives – Closed loop operation of
induction motor drives (Block Diagram Only)
 Static rotor Resistance control

Slip power recovery – Static Scherbius drive – Static Kramer Drive – their performance and speed
torque characteristics – advantages applications – problems

UNIT - V:

Control of Synchronous Motors

Separate control & self control of synchronous motors – Operation of self controlled synchronous
motors by VSI and CSI cyclo converters. Load commutated CSI fed Synchronous Motor – Operation –
Waveforms – speed torque characteristics – Applications – Advantages and Numerical Problems –
Closed Loop control operation of synchronous motor drives (Block Diagram Only),variable frequency
control, Cyclo converter, PWM, VFI, CSI

TEXT BOOKS:

1. Power semiconductor drives, PV Rao

2. Fundamentals of Electric Drives – by G K Dubey Narosa Publications

REFERENCE BOOKS:

1. Power semiconductor drives, SB Devan, GR Slemon, A. Straughen, Wiley Pvt ltd.

2. Electric Drives NK De, PK Sen, PHI learning private Ltd.

3. Thyristor Control of Electric drives – Vedam Subramanyam Tata McGraw Hill Publilcations.

4. Electrical machines and drive systems, John Hindmarsh, Alasdair Renfew, Newnes.

5. Electrical motors and drives Fundamentals, Types and applications Austin Hughes, Newnes.

6. Power electronics and variable frequency drives technology and applications, Bimal.K.Bose, wiley
India Pvt.Ltd.
7. A First course on Electrical Drives – S K Pillai New Age International (P) Ltd. 2nd Editon.

8. Modern Power Electronics and AC Drives by B.K.Bose, PHI.

9. Power electronic circuits, devices and applications, MH Rashid, PHI.

TEACHING AIDS:

TA1. Black board

TA2. Power point presentation

TA3. Charts

TA4. Models

TA5. Over Head Projector

 LESSON PLAN Subject: HIGH VOLTAGE ENGINEERING(R15Regulation)
Branch: B-Tech EEE Faculty: R KALYANI
Class: IVYear I Semester (2017-2018) Lecture Duration: 50 Min
Lesson Plan
S. Topics as per JNTU Lecture Date Suggested Teaching
Sub-topics
No. syllabus No. books aids
1 Overview of the subject Unit wise overview of the subject and all L1 T1,T2,R1 TA1
the reference books
UNIT I : Introduction to High Voltage Technology and Applications
2 Introduction Introduction to High Voltage L2 R5 TA3
Technology and Applications
3 Electric Field L3 T1,R1 TA1
Stresses Electric Field Stresses
4 Insulators Gas/Vacuum insulators L4 T1,R1 TA1
Liquid Dielectrics L5 T1,R1 TA1
solids and composites’ L6 T1,R1 TA1
5 Electric stress Estimation and control of Electric L7
stress
6 surge voltages surge voltagesTheir Voltages L8 T1,T2,R1 TA1
control
7 Applications of Applications of insulating materials L9 T1,T2,R1 TA1
insulating materials in Transformers
rotating machines L10 R5 TA3
circuit breakers L11
Cable, power capacitors and L12 R5 TA3
applications
Unit II- Break Down in Dielectric Materials
8 Breakdown in Gases as insulating materials L13 T1,R1 TA1
Gaseous Dialectics Ionization process L14 T1,R1 TA1
9 Townsand's criteria for Breakdown L15 T1,R1 TA1
in gases
10 Pachen’s law L16 T1,T2,R1 TA1
Streamers Theory L17 R5 TA3
11 Breakdown in Liquid as insulators, L18 T1,R1 TA1
Liquid Dielectrically pure and commercial liquids L19 T1,R1 TA1

Breakdown in commercial Liquids L20 T1,R1 TA1

12 Breakdown in Breakdown in Solid Dialectical L21 T2,R2 TA2

SolidDialecticals Intrinsic Breakdown L22 T2,R2 TA2
Electromechanichal Breakdown L23 T2,R2 TA2
Thermal Breakdown L24 T2,R2 TA2
Breakdown of solid Dielectrics in L25 T2,R2 TA2
practice
Breakdown in composite L26 T2,R2 TA2
Dielectrics
solid dielectrics used in practice L27 T2,R2 TA2
UNIT III- Generation of High voltages and Gases
13 Introduction Generation of High voltages and L28 T1,R1 TA1
&Generation of Gases
 High voltages Generation of High Direct Voltages L29 T2,R2
Generation ofHigh AC Voltages L30 T1,R1 TA1
Generation ofHigh AC Voltages L31 T1,R1 TA1
14 Generation of Generation of Generation of L32 T1,R1 TA1
Impulse Impulse voltages
Generation of Impulse currents L33 R5 TA3
15 Tripping and control Tripping and control of Impulse L34 T1,R1 TA1
voltages
16 measurement of measurement of high direct L35 T1,R1 TA1
high direct current current voltages
voltages L36 T1,R1 TA1
measurement of high voltages
alternating and impulse
measurements of high currents- L37 T1,R1 TA1
direct
alternating and impulse L38 T1,T2,R1 TA1
oscilloscope for impulse voltage L39 R5 TA3
and current measurements
Unit IV-over voltage phenomenon and illustration co-ordination

Introduction over voltage phenomenon and L40 T1,R1 TA1

17
illustration co-ordination
18 natural causes for natural causes for over voltages- L41 T1,R1 TA1
over voltages lightning phenomenon
over voltage due to switching L42 T1,R1 TA1
surges
system faults and other abnormal L43 T1,R1 TA1
conditions
19 insulation co- L44 T1,R1 TA1
ordination on high principles of insulation co-
voltage ordination on high voltage
Unit V Non-distractive Testing of materials
Non-distractive Non-distractive Testing of materials L45 T1,R1 TA1

20
Testing of materials Electrical Apparatus L46 T1,R1 TA1
Measurement of DC Resistivity L47 T1,R1 TA1
Measurement of Dielectric L48 T1,R1 TA1
constant
Measurement of loss factor L49 T1,R1 TA1
Partial Discharge Measurements L50 T1,R1 TA3
High Voltage Testing Testing of insulators and Bushings L51 T1,R1 TA1
21
of DC Apparatus Testing of isolators and circuit L52 T1,R1 TA1
breakers
L53 T1,T2,R1 TA1
Testing of cables L54
L55 T1,T2,R1 TA1
Testing of Transformers L56
L57 T1,T2,R1 TA1
Testing of surge Arresters L58
22 L59 T1,R1 TA1
Radio interfeanance apparatus L60
TEXT BOOKS:
1.High Voltage Engineering, M.S.Naidu and V. Kamaraju, TMH Publications.
2. High Voltage Engineering, C.L.Wadhwa, New Age Internationals (P) Limited.
REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. High Voltage Engineering: Fundamentals, E.Kuffel, W.S.Zaengi, J.Kuffel by Elsevier.
2. High Voltage Insulation Engineering, RavindraArora, Wolfgang Mosch, New Age
International (P)Limited.
3. High Voltage Engineering, Theory and Practice, Mazen Abdel Salam, Hussein Anis, Ahdan
El-Morshedy,RoshdyRadwan, Marcel Dekker
TEACHING AIDS:

TA1. Black board

TA2. Power point presentation

TA3. Charts

TA4. Models

TA5.Over Head Projector

MAHAVEER INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
HIGH VOLTAGE ENGINEERING

Assignment-I
1. Discuss the application solid insulating materials in high voltage dry type transformers.
2. State paschen’s law? How do you account for the minimum voltage for break down under a given
‘PXD’ condition?
3. Derive Townsend’s current growth equation?
4. How is electric stress electric filed intensity controlled.
5. Explain about electric field stress
 6. Define Townsend’s first and second ionization coefficient. How in the condition for breakdown
obtained in Townsend discharge?
7. What are the commercial liquid dielectrics and how they are different from pure liquid dielectrics?
8. Explain breakdown phenomenon in composite dielectrics?

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Assignment-II

1. What is thermal breakdown in solid dielectrics, and how it is practically more significant than
other mechanisms?
2. Explain the charge simulation methods available for estimation of electric filed distribution in
dielectric media. State its merits and demerits compare with other methods.
3. What are the different insulating materials used in rotating machines and circuit breakers?
4. Explain two important conditions to be satisfied for a collision of an electron with an atom to be
an ionizing one?

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Assignment-III

1. a) Define the terms (i) Disruptive discharge voltage (ii) With stand voltage (iii). 50% flashover voltage (iv)
100% flash over voltage

b) Explain high dc and impulsive voltage measurement using sphere gap with construction

2 a) Describe the principle of electrostatic precipitator.

b) What are the different methods employed for lightning protection of over head
 lines? Explain any two in detail.

3. a)With suitable illustrations, explain how insulation level is chosen for various equip-
ment in a 230/132 KV substation.

b) . Explain the importance of switching over voltages in EHV power systems. How is
protection against over voltages achieved?

4. (a) Explain the different theories of charge formation in clouds?

(b) What are the mechanisms by which lightning strokes develop and induce over
voltages on overhead power lines?

5. Discuss and compare the performance of (a) Resistance and Capacitance potential dividers for
measurement of impulse voltages?

b) Describe the procedure for testing of transformers?

Mention the different electrical tests done on isolators and circuits breakers?

2. a) Explain with neat sketch dc impulsive current measurement using hall generator and

Bi fillar flat strip.

b) Measurement of high power frequency using current Transformer with electro-optical

converter.

3 a) Explain what is meant by insulation coordination

(b) What should be the practical characteristics of a surge diverter

4. (a) What are partial discharges and how are they detected under power frequency
operating conditions?
(b) What is capacitive voltage transformer? Explain with phasor diagram.
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HIGH VOLTAGE ENGINEERING

CHAPTER-WISE ASSIGNMENTS QUESTIONS

UNIT – I

1 Discuss the application solid insulating materials in high voltage dry type transformers.

State paschen’s law? How do you account for the minimum voltage for break down under a given
2
‘PXD’ condition? Derive Townsend’s current growth equation?

3 How is electric stress electric filed intensity controlled. Explain about electric field stress

4 What is thermal breakdown in solid dielectrics, and how it is practically more significant than other
mechanisms?
5 Explain the charge simulation methods available for estimation of electric filed distribution in
dielectric media. State its merits and demerits compare with other methods.
6 What is treeing and tracking methods of solid break down.Give the specifications of standard
lightning impulse voltage.
7 Define Townnsands first and second ionization coefficients how in the condition for breakdown
 obtained in a townsand discharge

UNIT – II

simulation methods available for estimation of electric filed distribution in dielectric media. State its
1
merits and demerits compare with other methods.

2 What are the different insulating materials used in rotating machines and circuit breakers?

3 Explain two important conditions to be satisfied for a collision of an electron with an atom to be an
ionizing one?
4 Classify types of insulatingmaterials

5 Explain the breakdown mechanism in composite dieelectricals. Define pinning effect and time- lag

UNIT – III

1 what are commertial liquid dielectric dielectrics and how they are from pure liquiod
dielectricals.explain with neat diagram ,cock croft voltage multiplier circuit derive ripple factor.
Explain stremer or kanal mechanism of spark. what are the insulating meterials are used in rotating
2
machines. .

Discuss and compare the performance of (a) Resistance and Capacitance potential dividers for
3
measurement of impulse voltages? Explain the different electrical tests done on isolators and
surge arresters?
What is Rogowski coil? Explain with a neat diagram its principle of operation
4
for measurement of high impulse currents?. Explain the partial discharge tests on high voltage
cables?
Define surge impedance of a line. Discuss what are different protective devices used
5
inoverhead lines.

UNIT – IV

Discuss and compare the performance of (a) Resistance and Capacitance potential dividers for
measurement of impulse voltages?
1
b) Describe the procedure for testing of transformers?
Mention the different electrical tests done on isolators and circuits breakers

2 Explain what is meant by insulation coordination

Explain with neat sketch dc impulsive current measurement using hall generator and Bi fillar
3 flat strip.?Measurement of high power frequency using current Transformer with electro
optical converter.

4 a) Explain what is meant by insulation coordination

b) What should be the practical characteristics of a surge diverter
Explain with neat sketch dc impulsive current measurement using hall generator and Bi fillar
5
flat strip
 UNIT – V

Mention the different electrical tests done on isolators and circuits breakers
1

Explain with neat sketch dc impulsive current measurement using hall generator and Bi fillar
2
flat strip.

Explain what is meant by insulation coordination

3
(b) What should be the practical characteristics of a surge diverter
4 (a) What are partial discharges and how are they detected under power frequency
Operating conditions?
(b) Discuss the method of balanced detection for locating partial discharges in
5
Electrical equipment?

a)Explain insulation co-ordination inEHV-UHV systems and Describe the procedure for testing
of transformers?
6
b)Mention the different electrical tests done on isolators and circuits breakers?
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MID-I
MAHAVEER INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Bandlaguda, Hyderabad-05.
EEE IV B.Tech -ISem –I-MID SUB: HIGH VOLTAGE ENGINEERING

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Answer any TWO of the following

1. Explain the charge simulation methods available for estimation of electric filed distribution in
dielectric media. State its merits and demerits compare with other methods.
2. Discuss the application solid insulating materials in high voltage dry type transformers.
3. State paschen’s law? How do you account for the minimum voltage for break down under a
given ‘PXD’ condition?
4. Derive Townsend’s current growth equation? Define Townsend’s first and second ionization
coefficient. How in the condition for breakdown obtained in Townsend discharge?

MAHAVEER INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

BTech HIGH VOLTAGE ENGINEERING I I-Mid Examination Max: 25 marks

___________________________________________________________________________ PART-
A Answer all questions 2*5=10 MARKS SET-2

1. Discuss and compare the performance of (a) Resistance and Capacitance potential dividers for
measurement of impulse voltages?
2. A )What is Rogowski coil? Explain with a neat diagram its principle of operation
for measurement of high impulse currents?
B)Explain the partial discharge tests on high voltage cables?
3. A)Explain the different electrical tests done on isolators and surge arresters? Define surge
impedance of a line. Discuss what are different protective devices used inoverhead lines.

B) Mention the different electrical tests done on isolators and circuits breakers

4. A) Explain with neat sketch dc impulsive current measurement using hall generator and Bi fillar
flat strip.

B) Explain what is meant by insulation coordination AND Explain insulation co-ordination inEHV-
UHV systems

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ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING

Question Bank
S.No Questions
1 What is meant by electrical drives?
2 What are the advantages of electric drives?
3 What are the functions performed by electric drives?
4 List the parts of electrical drives
5 list the applications of electrical drives
6 What are the requirements of an electric drive?
7 Mention the different factors for the selection of electric drives?
8 What are the advantages of three phase controlled converter fed DC
Drives?
9 What are the advantages of single phase controlled fed DC Drives?
10 Write output voltage equations for single phase controlled converters
and three phase controlled converters
LONG ANSWER QUESTIONS
1 Derive an expression relating speed and torque of a single phase full
converter fed separately excited DC motor drive operating in the
continuous current mode
2 Describe the operation of single phase fully controlled rectifier control
of DC series motor and obtain the expression for motor speed for
continuous mode of operation
3 Describe the operation of single phase semi controlled rectifier control
of DC series motor and obtain the expression for motor speed for
continuous mode of operation
4 Describe the operation of single phase Semi controlled rectifier control
of DC separately excited motor and obtain the expression for
motor speed for continuous mode of operation
5 What are the advantages of three phase drives over single phase drives
6 What are the advantages of three phase drives over single phase drives
7 Explain the motoring and braking operation of three phase fully
controlled rectifier control of dc separately excited motor with aid
of diagrams and waveforms. Also obtain the expression for motor
terminal voltage speed.
8 Explain the operation of three phase full controlled rectifier fed dc series
motor drives with waveforms and characteristics
9 Explain the operation of three phase half controlled rectifier fed dc
series motor drives with waveforms and characteristics

10 Explain the operation of three phase half controlled rectifier fed dc

separately excited DC motor drives with waveforms and characteristics
11 Derive an expression for an average output voltage of a 1-phase
semi- converter. Assuming a very highly inductive load, draw the
waveforms of output voltage, load current and voltage across
thyristors
12 A single phase fully controlled thyristor converter is supplying a
DC separately excited DC motor. Draw the neat waveforms diagrams
and explain various operating modes of the drive Both in motoring
and regenerative braking for (a) γ < α (b) γ > α
Where α is the firing angle, γ is the angle at which the source voltage
equal to the motor back emf. Assume the armature of the separately
excited dc motor can be replaced by simple R-L and back emf load

UNIT-II
FOUR QUADRANT OPERATION OF DC DRIVES THROUGH DUAL
CONVERTERS
SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS
1 What is meant by regenerative braking?

2 What is meant by dynamic braking?

3 What is meant by plugging?

4 Which braking is suitable for reversing the motor?

5 Define four quadrant operations

6 Mention different types of braking methods.

7 What are the advantages of closed loop control of dc drives?

8 What are the advantages of Dual converters?

9 which type of applications regenerative braking is more useful?

10 List the advantages of closed loop operation.

11 What are the conditions for the operation of motor in regenerative

braking
12 Define counter current braking

13 What is the operation of converter in third and fourth quadrants

14 What is the operation of converter in first and second quadrants

LONG ANSWER QUESTIONS

1 What is a dual converter? Explain the principle of operation of a

dual converter in a circulating current mode. How the same is used for
speed control of DC drive
2
What is 4-quadrant operation and explain with converters
3 Describe the relative merits and demerits of the following types of
braking for DC motors, mechanical braking, dynamic braking and
regenerative braking with neat diagram
4 Draw the circuit diagram and explain the operation of closed loop
speed control with inner-current loop and field weakening
5 Explain how four-quadrant operation is achieved by dual converter
each of 3ϕ full wave configuration for DC separately excited motor.
6 Distinguish between circulating current and non-circulating current
mode of operation.
7 Explain the principle of closed-loop control of a DC drive using
suitable block diagram
8 Explain how four-quadrant operation is achieved by dual converter
each of 1ϕ full wave configuration for DC separately excited motor.
9
Describe the operation of dual converter with circulation current mode
10 Describe the operation of dual converter with non-circulation current
mode

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 TUTORIALS
S.No Questions
1 The speed of a 15hp, 220V, 1000 rpm dc series motor is controlled using
a single-phase half controlled bridge rectifier. The combined armature and
field resistance is 0.2 Ω. Assuming continuous and ripple free motor
current and speed of 1000 rpm and K=0.03 Nm/Amp2 determine a) motor
current, b) motor torque for a firing angle α=30° AC source voltage is 250
V.
2 A 1ϕ semi converter is operated from 220 V, 50 Hz supply. it is used for
controlling the speed of a separately excited dc motor whose armature
resistance is negligible. When the firing angle is 60° the motor is rotating at a
speed of 800 rpm. The armature is coupled to constant torque load. The firing
angle for a speed of 600 rpm is
3 A single phase full converter connected to 220 V, 50 Hz at supply is
supplying power to a dc series motor. The combined armature resistance and
field resistance is 0.5 Ω. The firing angle os the converter is 45°. The back emf is
100 V. The average current drawn by the motor is
4 A 220 V, 1500 rpm, 10 A separately excited dc motor has an armature
resistance of 1 Ω. It is fed from a single phase full converter with an ac source
voltage of 230 V, 50 Hz. The motor emf constant is 1.337 N-m/A Assume
continuous load current at the firing angle of 30° and torque of 5 N- m, the
motor speed is
5 A 220 V, 1000 rpm, 60 A separately excited dc motor has an armature resistance
of 0.1 Ω. It is fed from a single phase full converter withan ac source voltage of
230 V, 50Hz. Assuming continuous conduction. For 600 rpm and rated torque,
the firing angle is
6 The speed of a separately excited dc motor is controlled by means of a 3 phase
semi converter from a 3 phase, 415V, 50 Hz supply. The motor constants
are inductance 10mH; resistance 0.9Ω and armature constant 1.5V- sec/rad.
Calculate the speed of this motor at a torque of 50N-M when the converter is
fired at 45 degrees.
7
A 600V, 1500rpm, 80A separately excited dc motor is fed through a three- phase
semi converter from 3-phase400supply. Motor armature0 resistance is 1 Ω the
armature current assumed constant. For a firing angle of 45 at 1200rpm ,compute
the rms value of source and thyristor currents, average value of thyristor current
and the input supply power factor
UNIT-II
S.No Questions
1
A 220V, 970rpm, 100A DC separately excited motor as an armature
resistance of 0.05ohm. It is braked by plugging from an initial speed of
1000rpm. Calculate Calculate the resistance to be placed in armature circuit to
limit breaking current to twice the full load value. Breaking torque and Torque
when the speed has fallen to zero
A 200V, 100A DC series motor runs at 1000rpm is operated under dynamic
2 breaking at twice the rated torque and 800rpm. The resistance of armature and
field winding is 0.1 ohm. Calculate the value of breaking current and
resistance.
3 A 200V, 1500rpm, 50A separately excited motor with armature resistance of 0.5
ohm is fed from a circulating current dual converter with AC source voltage
165V. Determine converter firing angle for the following operating points i)
Motoring operation at rated motor torque and 1000rpm. ii) Braking Operation at
rated motor torque and 1000rpm
A220V DC series motor runs at 1200 rpm and takes an armature current of 100
4 A when driving a load with a constant torque. Resistances of the armature and
field windings are 0.05 Ω each. DC series motor is operated under
dynamic braking at twice the rated torque and 1000 rpm. Calculate the value of
braking current and resistor. Assume linear magnetic circuit
A 220V, 200A, 800 rpm dc separately excited motor has an armature
5 resistance of 0.05Ω. The motor armature is fed from a variable voltage source
 with an internal resistance of 0.03 Ω. Calculate internal voltage of the variable
voltage source when the motor is operating in regenerative braking at 80% of the
rated motor torque and 600rpm
A 220V, 750 rpm, 200A separately excited motor has an armature resistance of
6 0.05 Ω. Armature is fed from a three phase non-circulating current dual
converter consisting of fully controlled rectifiers A and B. Rectifier A
provides motoring operation in the forward direction and rectifier Vin reverse
direction. Line voltage of ac source is 400V. Calculate firing angles of
rectifiers for the following assuming continuous conduction. Motoring
operation at rated torque and 600rpm. Regenerative braking operation at rated
torque and 600 rpm.
A230 V,1000rpm, 105 A separately excited dc motor has an armature
7 resistance of 0.06 Ω. Calculate the value of flux as a percent of rated flux for
motor speed of 1500 rpm when load is such that the developed motor power is
maintained constant at rated value for all speeds above rated speed
Speed of a dc series motor coupled to a fan load is controlled by variation of
8 armature voltage. When armature voltage is 400V, motor takes 20 A and the fan
speed is 250 rpm. The combined resistance of armature and field is 1.0 Ω.
Calculate Motor armature voltage for the fan speed of 350 rpm. Motor speed for
the armature voltage of 250V

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 RESULT ANALYSIS

S.No Name of the Subject No. Of Students(32) % of Pass % of pass

Appeared Passed Failed Subject In the
wise DEPT.
1 COMPUTER METHODS IN 50%
32 30 2 93.75
POWER SYSTEMS
2 ELECTRICAL AND 32
ELECTRONICS 27 5 84.37
INSTRUMENTATION
3 MICROPROCESSORS AND 31
23 8 74.19
INTERFACING DEVICES
4 STATIC DRIVES 32 29 3 90.67
5 ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES 32 32 0 100
6 HUMAN VALUES AND 31
24 7 77.41
PROFESSIONAL ETHICS
7 POWER ELECTRONICS AND 31
0 100 100
SIMULATION LAB
8 CONTROL SYSTEMS AND 31
0 100 100
SIMULATION LAB

HT.NO Name of the Student MARKS SECURED % OF Topper

OUT OF (SGPA) MARKS
14E31A0205 BHUPATHI HARIKA
499 66.53 I
MOHAMMED ABDUL
14E31A0217
VAKEEL 488 65.06 II

AREKATLA POOJITHA
14E31A0203
REDDY 477 63.60 III

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