Fundamental of HVDC FACTS Devices
Fundamental of HVDC FACTS Devices
Fundamental of HVDC FACTS Devices
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Code: 9A02702
B.Tech IV Year I Semester (R09) Regular & Supplementary Examinations December/January 2013/14
FUNDAMENTAL OF HVDC & FACTS DEVICES
(Electrical & Electronics Engineering)
Time: 3 hours
Max. Marks: 70
Answer any FIVE questions
All questions carry equal marks
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1 (a)
(b)
Draw schematic diagram of a typical HVDC converter station and explain the functions of
various components available.
Prove that insulation required for a bipolar D.C. system is 0.866 times that required for 3-phase,
3 wire A.C. system. Assume that power transmitted, percentage losses and size of conductors
are same for both systems.
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(b)
3 (a)
(b)
4 (a)
(b)
Explain the basic types of the FACTS controllers and their applications.
6 (a)
Explain how the shunt compensation is useful in prevention of voltage instability and
improvement of transient stability.
Explain the basic operating principle of TCR and its characteristics.
(b)
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Explain the operation and characteristics of GTO thyristor controlled series capacitor.
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Code: 9A02702
B.Tech IV Year I Semester (R09) Regular & Supplementary Examinations December/January 2013/14
FUNDAMENTAL OF HVDC & FACTS DEVICES
(Electrical & Electronics Engineering)
Time: 3 hours
Max. Marks: 70
Answer any FIVE questions
All questions carry equal marks
*****
1 (a)
(b)
Prove that the average valve rating of a 3-phase, two way bridge rectifier is 2.094 Pd with
the help of a relevant waveforms, where Pd is the D.C. power. Mention the assumptions
made.
What are the merits & demerits of HVDC power transmission?
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(b)
Explain the different methods of compensation of reactive power in HVDC substation with
neat single line schematics.
Derive and explain the solution of AC/DC load flow problem using simultaneous method.
5 (a)
(b)
Explain the concept of power flow n parallel paths and meshed systems.
Explain the loading capability limits.
6 (a)
(b)
Explain the basic control schemes for GSC, TSSC and TCSC using block diagrams.
Explain the illustration of conventional transmission control capabilities of the UPFC and
derive the necessary expressions.
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Code: 9A02702
B.Tech IV Year I Semester (R09) Regular & Supplementary Examinations December/January 2013/14
FUNDAMENTAL OF HVDC & FACTS DEVICES
(Electrical & Electronics Engineering)
Time: 3 hours
Max. Marks: 70
Answer any FIVE questions
All questions carry equal marks
*****
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Explain in detail, the different types of HVDC links available with the help of neat sketches.
2 (a)
(b)
Explain the hierarchical control structure of a DC link with the help of a neat block diagram.
Explain the constant extinction angle control with a neat block diagram.
Explain different sources of reactive power to meet the reactive power requirement of
converters.
4 (a)
(b)
5 (a)
(b)
How the series compensators are used for improvement of transient stability and power
oscillation damping? Explain.
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(b)
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Code: 9A02702
B.Tech IV Year I Semester (R09) Regular & Supplementary Examinations December/January 2013/14
FUNDAMENTAL OF HVDC & FACTS DEVICES
(Electrical & Electronics Engineering)
Time: 3 hours
Max. Marks: 70
Answer any FIVE questions
All questions carry equal marks
*****
1 (a)
(b)
Explain the principle of operation of a 6-pulse Graetzs circuit with a neat diagram. Draw
the relevant waveforms.
For a fixed power of transmission explain how the economic choice of voltage level is
selected in D.C. transmission system.
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Draw the complete converter control characteristics and explain the principle of power
control in a DC link.
3 (a)
(b)
Discuss about the alternate converter control strategies for reactive power control.
Discuss how shunt capacitors can be used to meet reactive power requirement of a
converter.
Derive and explain the solution of AC/DC load flow problem using simultaneous method.
6 (a)
(b)
Explain the basic hybrid scheme of UPFC with a fixed phase shifting transformer.
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