Government of Karnataka

Department of Technical Education

Board of Technical Examinations, Bengaluru

Course Title: TRANSMISION DISTRIBUTION

Course Code : 15EE52T
AND UTILISATION
Semester :V Course Group : Core
Teaching Scheme (L:T:P) :4:0:0 (in Hours) Credits : 4 Credits
Type of course :Lecture +Assignments Total Contact Hours : 52
CIE : 25 Marks SEE : 100 Marks
Programme: Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engg.

Pre-requisites: Knowledge about Basics of Electrical and Electronics Engineering ,

Electrical circuits, and Electrical power generation.
.
Course Objectives :
Explain transmission and distribution systems, analyse the performance of short transmission
lines, Understand the need for distribution automation and benefits, study the components and
functions of SCADA system, Understand different electric heating and electric welding
methods, types of air conditioning systems. Analyse the electric circuits of refrigeration and air
conditioner. Design illumination for class rooms, workshops and factories.

COURSE TOPICS:

Unit
Unit Name Hours
No

1 TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS 10

2 HVDC, FACTS AND SUB-STATIONS 08

3 DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS 07

4 ELECTRIC HEATING AND WELDING 12

ELECTRO-CHEMICAL PROCESS,
5 08
REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING

6 ILLUMINATION 07

Total 52

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Course Outcomes:
On successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:

1. Explain the basic elements of transmission system, types of transmission system,

identify line constants and interpret the performance of short lines.
2. Explain basic elements of distribution system, types distribution lines, calculate
voltage drop in feeders and explain the functions of load dispatch station.
3. Explain HVDC transmission system and its components, understand the objectives of
FACTS and distribution automation.
4. Explain different types of heating and welding process.
5. Explain electro-plating application of electrical energy, different types of air
conditioning system and it components.
6. Design illumination scheme for class rooms, workshops and factories

Composition of Educational Components

Questions for CIE and SEE will be designed to evaluate the various educational components
(Bloom’s Taxonomy) such as:

Sl. Total Marks

Educational Component Weightage (%)
No. (Out of 145)
1 Remembering 10 15

2 Understanding 50 70

3 Application/ Analysis 40 60

Total 100 145

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Course Outcome linkage to Cognitive Level
Cognitive Level Legend: R- Remember, U- Understand, A- Application

CL Linked Teaching Hrs

Course Outcome
PO
Explain the basic elements of
transmission system, types of
CO1 transmission system , identify line R/U/A 2, 10 10
constants and interpret the
performance of short lines.
Explain basic elements of distribution
system , types distribution lines,
CO2 calculate voltage drop in feeders and R/U/A 2, 5,10 08
explain the functions of load dispatch
station.
Explain HVDC transmission system
and its components, understand the
CO3 R/U 2, 5, 10 07
objectives of FACTS and distribution
automation.
Explain different types of heating and
CO4 welding process. U/A 2,10 12

Explain electro-plating application of

electrical energy, identify different
types of air conditioning system and 2, 10 08
C05 R/U/A
it components.

Design illumination scheme for class

rooms, workshops and factories
C06 R/U/A 2, 5, 6, 10 07

Total sessions 52

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Course Content and Blue Print of Marks for SEE:

Questions to Questions to
be set for be set for
Max.
(5marks ) (10marks) Marks
Unit Marks
Unit Name Hour PART - A PART - B weightage
No per
(%)
Unit
R U A R U A

TRANSMISSION
1 10 30 1 1 - 0.5 1 0.5 19 %
SYSTEMS

HVDC, FACTS AND

2 08 20 1 1 - 0.5 0.5 - 15 %
SUB-STATIONS

DISTRIBUTION
3 07 20 1 - 0.5 0.5 0.5 14 %
SYSTEMS
ELECTRIC
4 HEATING AND 12 35 1 1 - 0.5 1.5 1 23 %
WELDING
ELECTRO-
CHEMICAL
PROCESS,
5 08 20 0.5 0.5 - 0.5 0.5 - 15 %
REFRIGERATION
ANDAIR
CONDITIONING
6 ILLUMINATION 07 20 1 - 0.5 0.5 0.5 14 %

9 10 100
Total 52 145
(45 Marks) (100 Marks)

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Course-PO Attainment Matrix

Programme Outcomes
Course
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Transmission
Distribution
and
- 3 - - 2 1 - - - 3
Utilization
Level 3- Highly Addressed, Level 2-Moderately Addressed, Level 1-Low Addressed.
Method is to relate the level of PO with the number of hours devoted to the COs which address the given PO.
If >40% of classroom sessions addressing a particular PO, it is considered that PO is addressed at Level 3
If 25 to 40% of classroom sessions addressing a particular PO, it is considered that PO is addressed at Level 2
If 5 to 25% of classroom sessions addressing a particular PO, it is considered that PO is addressed at Level 1
If < 5% of classroom sessions addressing a particular PO, it is considered that PO is considered not-addressed.

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Course Content:
UNIT –I
TRANSMSSION SYSTEMS (10 Hrs)

AC transmission and distribution system – Schematic layout diagram, standard transmission

and distribution voltages, Advantages and limitations of High voltage transmission, various
systems for power transmission and distribution- 2 wire DC, 2 wire AC, 3 wire AC and 3
phase 4 wire AC systems ,Transmission through overhead and UG system, compare overhead
and UG system. Compare HVDC and HVAC system.
OVERHEAD TRANSMISSION LINES: Main components of overhead transmission lines,
Classification of transmission lines based on distance, Line constants -resistance, inductance
and capacitance. Short transmission line- equivalent circuit, vector diagram, equations for
receiving end voltage, efficiency, voltage regulation and power factor - simple problems.
Corona- definition, formation, factors affecting corona, advantages and disadvantages,
methods to reduce corona. Meaning of skin effect and Ferranti effect. Transposition of
conductors.
UNDERGROUND TRANSMISSION LINES: Classification of UG cables, types of cables,
general construction of a single core UG cable, construction of 3 core XLPE cables. Essential
properties required for insulating material of UG cables. Methods of laying UG cables. Faults
in UG cable.

UNIT –II
HVDC, FACTS and SUBSTATIONS (08 Hrs)

HVDC transmission: Block diagram, main components, advantages of HVDC transmission,

Limitations of HVDC transmission, Types of HVDC links.
FACTS Controllers- Definition, Objectives, Basic types of FACTS controllers and their
functions.
SUBSTATIONS:-Meaning of substation, classification, comparison between outdoor and
indoor substation, single line diagram of 220KV/66 KV MUSS, components of substation,
Bus bar arrangement- list the types- single bus with and without sectionalisation, double bus
bar and ring main system. Importance of interconnecting in large power systems. Function of
Load Dispatch Stations.

UNIT –III
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS (07 Hrs)

Single line diagram of AC distribution system, Classification of AC distribution system,

connection schemes of distribution system- radial, ring main and interconnected systems.
Meaning of Feeder, distributor and service main, characteristics of Feeder, distributor and
service main. Concept of voltage drop in feeders/distributors - simple problem on DC
distributor fed at one end.
Distribution Automation- Objectives/Need, functions and benefits.
SCADA- Block diagram, components of SCADA and their functions and advantages of
SCADA.

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 UNIT –IV

ELECTRICAL HEATING AND WELDING (12 Hrs)

ELECTRICAL HEATING: Different types of domestic heating appliances, Advantages of

electric heating , methods of electrical heating, resistance heating-direct and indirect method,
requirement of good heating element, temperature control methods of resistance heating. Arc
heating- types- direct and indirect method, Induction heating-types- power frequency, high
frequency, high frequency eddy current. Applications of eddy current heating. Di-electric
heating- principle and applications. Microwave heating-principle only.

ELECTRIC WELDING: Definition , types- resistance and arc welding , resistance welding
list the types-spot welding and seam welding ,Arc welding- list the types, AC arc welding
machine, Mention the special type of welding-laser welding.

UNIT –V

ELECTRO CHEMICAL PROCESS, REFRIGERATION AND

AIR CONDITIONING (08 Hrs)

ELECTRO CHEMICAL PROCESS- Principles of electro deposition, laws of electrolysis,

Electro plating, Factors affecting Electro plating, Factors governing Electro better electro
deposition.

REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING-

Meaning of refrigeration, types of refrigerants, State properties of refrigerants, vapour
compression refrigerator, electric circuit of domestic refrigerator. Necessity of thermostat,
defrosting-types of defrosting, need for air conditioning, principle of air conditioning,
electrical circuit for air conditioning unit, types of air conditioning system.

UNIT –VI

ILLUMINATION (07 Hrs)

Laws of Illumination, define – solid angle, luminous flux and luminous intensity and
illumination,, source of light- types of lamps-florescent lamp, mercury vapour lamp and
sodium vapour lamp, lighting schemes- street lighting , flood lighting, direct, indirect ,semi-
direct lighting and semi –indirect system . Design of lighting scheme-utilization factor,
depreciation factor, space to height ratio- simple problems on design of lighting for class
room and auditorium, requirements of good illumination- list the factors.

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 Reference Books:
1. Transmission, distribution and utilization – vol 3 B.L Thereja and A.K.Theraja.
2. Principles of Power System” by V. K. Mehta, Rohit Mehta S. Chand Publishers, 4th
Revised edition 2008
3. Electrical Power Generation Transmission and Distribution by S.N.Singh, PHI
Publication
4. Transmission and Distribution of Electric Power by J.B Gupta Katsons Publications.
5. Electric Power Distribution Automation by M.K Khedkar, University Science Press
(Laxmi Publications)
6. Power System Operation and Control by Dr.B.R Gupta, S.Chand Publishers.
7. Utilisation of Electric power and electric traction by G. C. Garg, Khanna Publishers,
New Delhi.
8. Utilisation of Electrical Power by R K Rajput, Laxmi Publications Pvt. Ltd, New
Delhi.

e-Resources:
1. Magazines-ABB Review-u Pictures of the Future by Siemens
2. www.abb.com/review,www.siemens.com/pof
3. www.newnespress.com

4. www.youtube.com/
5. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
6. www.schenieder.com

Course Delivery:
The Course will be delivered through lectures, classroom interaction, animations, group
discussion, exercises and student activities, assignments.

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Course Assessment and Evaluation:

Course
To Max Evidence
What Frequency Outcom
Whom Marks Collected
es
Three IA tests
for Theory:
(Continuous Internal

(Average Blue
I A Tests 20 1 to 6
marks of Three Books
Evaluation)

Tests to be

Students
computed).
CIE
Direct Assessment

Student Report of
05 1 to 6
Student Activity 2 pages
Activity
TOTAL 25
(Semester End
Examination)

Answer
Students

End Of the
SEE

End Exam 100 Scripts at 1 to 6

Course
BTE

Student Feedback on Middle Of

Assessment

Feed Back Forms 1 to 6

course The Course
Students
Indirect

End Of The
End Of Course Survey Questionnaires 1 to 6
Course

*CIE – Continuous Internal Evaluation *SEE – Semester End Examination

Note: I.A. test shall be conducted for 20 marks. Average marks of three tests shall be
rounded off to the next higher digit.
Note to IA verifier: The following documents to be verified by CIE verifier at the end of
semester
1. Blue books ( 20 marks)
2. Student suggested activities report for 5 marks evaluated through appropriate rubrics.
3. Student feedback on course regarding Effectiveness of Delivery of instructions & Assessment
Methods.

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Course Contents with Lecture Schedule:

Lesson No./
Contents Duration
Session No.
TRANSMISSION SYSTEM 10Hrs
Unit I

Explain AC transmission and distribution system with typical

single line diagram, mention standard transmission and
1. 01 Hour
distribution voltages. List the advantages and limitations of
transmission at high voltage.

Various systems for power transmission and distribution- 2

2. wire DC, Single phase 2 wire AC, 3 wire AC and 3 phase 4 01 Hour
wire AC systems and their applications.

Explain transmission through overhead transmission

3. lines.Main components of overhead transmission lines.Explain 01 Hour
the steps involved in erection of transmission tower.

Explain transmission through UG transmission system,

4. compare overhead and UG system. Compare HVDC and 01 Hour
HVAC system
Classification of UG cables, Essential properties of insulating
material used in for UG cables, list the types UG cables based
5. on construction. Explain with diagram the general construction 01 Hour
of a single core UG cable.

Explain with diagram the construction of 3 core XLPE cable.

6. List and explain the methods of laying UG cable, mention 01 Hour
their merits and de-merits. List the faults in UG cables.
Classification of transmission lines based on distance, explain
line constants - resistance, inductance and capacitance. Short
transmission line- equivalent circuit, vector diagram, write the
7. 01 Hour
equations for receiving end voltage, efficiency, voltage
regulation and power factor.

8. Simple problems on performance of short transmission lines. 01 Hour

Explain Corona, formation of corona, factors affecting corona,

9. 01 Hour
advantages and disadvantages, methods to reduce corona.

Meaning of skin effect and Ferranti effect.

10. Explain transposition of conductors with diagram 01 Hour

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 Unit II HVDC, FACTS and SUBSTATIONS 08 Hrs

HVDC transmission lines-block diagram, list and explain the 01 Hour

11.
functions of main components of HVDC transmission system.

Types of HVDC links –monopolar, bipolar and Homo-polar

12. DC link. Advantages of HVDC transmission, Limitations of 01 Hour
HVDC transmission.

FACTS Controllers- Definition, Objectives, Basic types of 01 Hour

13.
FACTS controllers and their functions.

Meaning of substation and receiving station and their 01 Hour

14. functions, Classification of substations, Comparison between
outdoor and indoor substation.

Draw single line diagram of 220KV/66 KV MUSS.

15. List the main components of substation and mention their 01 Hour
functions.

Bus bar arrangement- list the types- explain with diagram 01 Hour
16.
single bus arrangement with and without sectionalisation,

Explain with diagram double bus double breaker and ring 01 Hour
17.
main bus bar arrangements.

Explain the importance of interconnecting substations in large 01 Hour

18.
power systems. Functions of Load Dispatch Stations.

Unit III DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM 07Hrs

Classification of distribution system.
19. Explain with diagram AC distribution system. 01 Hour

List and explain the connection schemes of distribution 01 Hour

20.
system- radial, ring main and interconnected systems.

Distinguish between Feeder, distributor and service main.

21. List the characteristics of Feeder, distributor and service main. 01 Hour

22. Concept of voltage drop in feeders/distributors 01 Hour

Solve simple problems on DC distributor fed at one end.

23. 01 Hour

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 Distribution Automation– List the objectives/Need , functions
24. and benefits. 01 Hour

SCADA- Block diagram, components of SCADA and their

25. functions .Advantages and dis-advantages of SCADA. 01 Hour

12
Unit IV ELECTRIC HEATING AND WELDING
Hrs

List the domestic and industrial applications of electric heating

and the advantages of electric heating. Differentiate the
26. methods of heat transfer- conduction, convection and 01 Hour
radiation.

Classification of electrical heating.

Explain with diagram direct and indirect methods of resistance
27. 01 Hour
heating. Mention their applications.

Requirement of good heating element. List and explain

28. temperature control methods of resistance furnace with 01 Hour
diagrams.
Explain with diagram direct and indirect arc furnace.
29. Mention their application. Ref:1 , page no. 1843. Fig. 47.11 01 Hour

Induction heating-types- explain with diagram core type

induction furnace. List the advantages and disadvantages.
30. 01 Hour
Mention the applications.Ref:1 page no. 1846

Explain with diagram coreless type induction furnace. List the

advantages and disadvantages. Mention the applications.
31. 01 Hour
Ref:1 page no. 1849

Explain with diagram high frequency eddy current heating.

32. List the advantages and applications of eddy current heating. 01 Hour

Di-electric heating- Explain the principle, list the advantages.

33. Mention the applications of dielectric heating. 01 Hour

34. Explain the principle (only) of microwave heating. 01 Hour

Define welding. List the types of electric welding.

Resistance welding- types- explain with diagram spot welding
35. 01 Hour
and seam welding. Mention their applications.

Explain with diagram AC arc welding machine (welding

36. 01 Hour
transformer). Mention the advantages and dis-advantages.

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 Ref :1 page no. 1871, fig. 48.14

Special type of welding – Explain laser welding with diagram.

37. Mention the applications. List the advantages of laser welding. 01 Hour

ELECTRO-CHEMICAL PROCESS, REFRIGERATION

Unit V AND AIR CONDITIONING 08 Hrs

Meaning of electro plating, Explain principle of electro

38. 01 Hour
deposition, State faradays laws of electrolysis.

List and explain the factors affecting the amount of electro

deposition. List and explain the factors governing better
39. 01 Hour
electro deposition. Mention the applications of electroplating.

Define refrigeration. List the types of refrigerants.

40. State properties of refrigerants. 01 Hour

Explain with diagram the working of vapour compression

41. refrigerator. 01 Hour

Explain the electric circuit of domestic refrigerator.

Explain the necessity of thermostat. Explain the working of
42. 01 Hour
thermostat.

Define defrosting. List and explain the types of defrosting.

43. 01 Hour
Explain- air conditioning, need for air conditioning and
principle of air conditioning. Explain with neat sketch window
44. 01 Hour
type of air conditioning system

Explain with neat sketch split type of air conditioning system.

45. 01 Hour
Explain with neat sketch centralized air conditioning system.

Unit VI ILLUMINATION 07 Hrs

Define – plane angle, solid angle, luminous flux and luminous

intensity, illumination, reflection factor and lamp efficiency.
46. 01 Hour
Explain utilization factor (co-efficient of utilization), space to
height ratio and depreciation factor.
State and explain the Laws of Illumination- Inverse square law
and cosine law.
47. List the requirements/ factors affecting of good lighting. 01 Hour
List the source of light and types of lamps.

Explain the construction and working of High pressure

48. 01 Hour
mercury vapour lamp.

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 Explain the construction and working of High pressure sodium
49. 01 hour
vapour lamp.
Explain the lighting schemes-direct, indirect, semi-direct
50. 01 Hour
lighting, semi –indirect system and flood lighting.

51. Design illumination for a class room. Ref:1 page no.1922 01 Hour

52. Design illumination for a workshop. Ref:1 page no.1921 01 Hour

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Student Activity (any one to be submitted with 3 pages self HAND WRITTEN report):

1. Visit nearby transmission system ,identify the different parts and submit a report.
2. Prepare a report on new technologies used in OH lines and UG cables.
3. Prepare a report on latest trends in power transmission.
4. Prepare a report on VSC-HVDC power transmission.
5. Prepare a report on SCADA vs Distribution automation.
6. Prepare a report on Smart Grid distribution system.
7. Prepare a report on latest trends in electrical heating.
8. Prepare a report on latest trends in Welding technology.
9. Prepare a report on latest trends in Refrigeration and Air conditioning.
10. Prepare a report on latest trends in Electro plating.
11. Prepare a report on latest trends in Illumination technologies.
12. Visit nearby substation and submit a report.

MODEL OF RUBRICS / CRITERIA FOR ASSESSING STUDENT ACTIVITY ( Course Coordinator)

Dimen Scale Students score

sion (Group of five
students)
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
Unsatisfactory Developing Satisfactory Good Exemplary

1 Descriptor Descriptor Descriptor Descriptor Descriptor 3

2 Descriptor Descriptor Descriptor Descriptor Descriptor 2

3 Descriptor Descriptor Descriptor Descriptor Descriptor 5

4 Descriptor Descriptor Descriptor Descriptor Descriptor 4

Note: Concerned faculty (Course coordinator) must devise appropriate 14/4

rubrics/criteria for assessing Student activity for 5 marks =3.5
One activity on any one CO (course outcome) may be given to a group of FIVE students ≈4

Grand Average/Total

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 Example only: MODEL OF RUBRICS / CRITERIA FOR ASSESSING STUDENT ACTIVITY-
Task given- Industrial visit and report writing
Dimensi Scale Students score
on (Five students)
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 345
Unsatisfactory Developing Satisfactory Good Exemplary
1.Organi Has not Has Has Has Has 3
sation included included included included included all
relevant info few relev some relev many relev relevant
ant info ant info ant info info needed
2. Fulfill Does not Performs Performs Performs Performs 2
team’s perform any very little partial nearly all all duties of
roles & duties duties duties duties assigned
duties assigned team roles

3.Conclu Poor Less Partially Summarise Most 5

sion Effective effective s but not Effective
exact.
4.Conve Frequent More Some Occasional No Error 4
nsions Error Error Error Error
Total marks 14/4=3.5
≈4

FORMAT OF I A TEST QUESTION PAPER (CIE)

Test/Date and
Semester/year Course/Course Code Max Marks
Time

Ex: I test/6 th week

20
of sem 10-11 Am Year:
Name of Course coordinator :
Units:__ CO’s:____

Questio
Question MARKS CL CO PO
n no
1
2
3
4
Note: Internal Choice may be given in each CO at the same cognitive level (CL).

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 MODEL QUESTION PAPER (CIE)

Test/Date and Time Semester/year Course/Course Code Max Marks

st th
1 Test/ 6 week, Transmission Distribution and
V SEM, E & E Engg
DD/MM/YY Utilisation 20
10-11 AM Year: 2015-16 Course code: 15EE52T
Name of Course coordinator :
Units Covered :1 and 2
Course Outcomes : 1 and 2
Instruction :(1). Answer all questions (2). Each question carries five marks
Question
Question CL CO PO
No.
1 Explain AC transmission and distribution system with a single line
diagram. R 1 2, 10

2 Explain voltage regulation and transmission line efficiency.

U 1 2, 10
3 Distinguish between Feeder, distributor and service main. U
2 2, 10

4 Explain voltage drop in feeders. A 2 2, 10

CL: Cognitive Level, R-Remember, U-Understand, A-Application, PO: Program Outcomes

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Model QUESTION Paper BANK:

Course Title: TRANSMISION DISTRIBUTION AND

UTILISATION Course Code: 15EE52T

Unit 1 –TRANSMISSION SYSTEM

Cognitive Level: REMEMBER, UNDERSTAND

1) Explain the typical ac power supply scheme (single line diagram of typical ac
power supply scheme)
2) Compare DC and AC power transmission.
3) List the advantages and limitations of High transmission voltage.
4) Classify the various types of for power transmission system.
5) Explain briefly the different elements of transmission line.
6) Explain voltage regulationand efficiency.
7) List the standard voltages used for Transmission systems.
8) Explain briefly the main components of overhead lines.
9) Explain briefly desirable properties of Insulators.
10) Define Corona and its formation.
11) List the factors affecting corona.
12) List the advantages and disadvantages of Corona.
13) List the methods to reduce corona.
14) Explain briefly Constants of a transmission line.
15) Explain voltage regulation and transmission efficiency
16) Explain Short transmission lines with vector diagram.
17) Explain Skin effect and Ferranti effects.
18) Classify the UG cables based on construction.
19) Explain requirements of insulating materials used in UG cables.
20) Explain construction of a 3 core UG cable.
21) Classify the UG cables based on voltage.
22) Explain with diagram the construction of XLPE cable.
23) List the types of cable faults

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 Unit 2 –HVDC, FACTS AND SUBSTATIONS

Cognitive Level: UNDERSTAND, APPLICATION

24) Briefly explain the principle of HVDC system operation with sketch.
25) List the advantages and limitations of HVDC transmission.
26) Compare HVAC and HVDC transmission.
27) Briefly explain types of DC links with diagrams.
28) Explain Monopolar DC link with diagram.
29) Explain Bipolar DC link with diagram.
30) Explain Homopolar DC link with diagram.
31) Briefly explain Flexible AC Transmission systems (FACTS).
32) State objectives of FACTS.
33) Name the different types of FACTS controllers with functions.
34) Explain the functions of Substation.
35) Classify the substations.
36) Compare outdoor and indoor substations.

Unit 3–DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

Cognitive Level: UNDERSTAND, APPLICATION

37) Explain the single line diagram of low tension distribution system.
38) Explain the different classes of distribution systems.
39) Explain with sketch the AC Primary distribution system.
40) Draw the AC Secondary distribution system.
41) Explain the AC Secondary distribution system.
42) Explain the different forms of DC distribution system.
43) Explain the 2 wire dc system.
44) Explain the 3 wire dc system.
45) Compare overhead versus underground system.
46) Explain briefly the different connection schemes of distribution system.
47) Explain with sketch Radial distribution system.
48) Explain with sketch Ring main distribution system.
49) Explain with sketch Interconnected distribution system.
50) Explain briefly the requirements of a distribution system.

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 51) Explain the design considerations in distribution system.
52) State the need for Distribution automation.
53) List the characteristics of Distribution automation.
54) List the functions of Distribution automation.
55) List the benefits of Distribution automation.
56) Explain the block diagram of SCADA.
57) List the advantages of SCADA.
58) List the functions of SCADA.

Unit 4 - ELECTRICAL HEATING AND WELDING

Cognitive Level: UNDERSTAND, APPLICATION

59) List the domestic and industrial applications of electric heating.

60) Explain the modes of heat transfer in brief.
61) Classify different methods of Electric heating
62) Explain with sketch Direct resistance heating
63) Explain with sketch Indirect resistance heating
64) List the materials used for heating element
65) Explain the material requirements for making heating elements.
66) Explain the causes for failure of heating elements
67) Explain the different methods of temperature control with diagrams.
68) List the types of arc furnaces.
69) Explain with sketch Direct Arc furnace.
70) Explain with sketch indirect Arc furnace
71) List the types of induction furnaces
72) Explain induction heating.
73) Explain core less induction furnaces.
74) Explain core type induction furnaces.
75) List the applications induction furnaces
76) Explain microwave heating.
77) List the advantages of microwave heating.
78) List the application of microwave heating

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 Unit 5 -ELECTRO CHEMICAL PROCESS REFRIGERATION AND AIR
CONDITIONING.

Cognitive Level: REMEMBER, UNDERSTAND, APPLICATION

79) Explain refrigeration.

80) List the types of refrigerants.
81) State properties of refrigerants
82) Describe the working system of vapour compression refrigerator
83) Explain the electric circuit of domestic refrigerator.
84) Explain the necessity of thermostat.
85) Explain the working of thermostat.
86) Explain defrosting.
87) List the types of defrosting.
88) Explain different types of defrosting.
89) Explain the need of air conditioning.
90) Explain the principle of air conditioning
91) Draw the associated electrical circuit for air conditioning unit and explain its
working
92) Explain with neat sketch window type of air conditioning system
93) Explain with neat sketch split AC system
94) Explain with neat sketch centralized AC system
95) Explain the term welding.
96) Mention the different types of welding
97) Explain the different methods of electric resistance welding and list their
applications.
98) Explain the principle of electric ARC welding
99) Explain welding transformer with reactance coil.
100) List the types of electric arc welding.
101) Explain the meaning of electro plating
102) Mention the necessity of electro plating
103) Explain principle of electro deposition.
104) Mention the applications of electroplating and explain in brief.
105) State faradays laws of electrolysis.

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 106) Explain the following factors affecting the amount of electro deposition a)
Time b) Efficiency c) Current d) Strength of solution
107) Explain the following factors governing better of electro deposition
a) Electrolytic concentration b) Temperature c)) Strength of solution d) Addition
of agents e) Nature of electrolyte f) nature of the metal upon which deposition
is to be made g) throwing power.
108) Define a) Flux b) Solid angle c) Luminous intensity d) illumination e)
Depreciation factor f) Reflection factor g) Coefficient of utilization h) space
height ratio.

Unit VI- ILLUMINATION

Cognitive Level: REMEMBER, UNDERSTAND, APPLICATION
109) Define a) Flux b) Solid angle c) Luminous intensity d) illumination e)
Depreciation factor f) Reflection factor g) Coefficient of utilization h) space
height ratio
110) State and explain the laws of illumination a) Inverse square law b) cosine law
111) Design lighting scheme for workshop- problem.
112) Design lighting scheme for class room- problem.
113) Design lighting scheme for factory- problem.
114) Explain the construction and working of Sodium Vapour Lamp
115) Explain the construction and working of Mercury vapour lamp
116) Explain the requirements of good lighting.

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Model Question Paper: Code: 15EE52T

TRANSMISION DISTRIBUTION AND UTILISATION

V Semester Examination
Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engg.
Time: 3 Hours
Max Marks: 100

Note: i) Answer any SIX questions from PART - A. Each question caries 5 marks.
ii) Answer any SEVEN Questions from PART - B. Each question caries 10 marks.

PART – A

1) Classify the various systems for power transmission.

2) State the standard voltages used for transmission and distribution.
3) Classify the UG cables based on voltage.
4) List the components of HVDC transmission system.
5) Explain the different types of AC distribution system.
6) List the functions of Distribution automation.
7) List the advantages of Direct Arc furnace.
8) List the advantages of high frequency core less induction furnaces
9) Explain welding transformer with reactance coil.

PART – B

10) (a) Explain long transmission line with simple diagram (6 M)

(b) Briefly explain line constants. (4 M)

11) (a) Explain with diagram the construction of 3 corer UG cable. (6 M)

(b) List the types of cable faults (4 M)

12) (a) Briefly explain the operation of HVDC with a block diagram (6 M)
(b) List the objectives of FACTS. (4 M)

13) (a) Explain the AC Secondary distribution system. (6 M)

(b) State the need for Distribution automation. (4 M)

14) (a) Explain SCADA with block diagram. (6 M)

(b) Classify different methods of Electric heating (4 M)

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15) (a) List the types of induction furnaces (4 M)
(b) Explain microwave heating. (6 M)

16) (a) List the properties of refrigerants. (4 M)

(b) (6 M)
Explain diagram with electrical circuit of air conditioning unit..

17) (a) Explain with diagram the working of vapour compression refrigerator. (6 M)
(b) Mention the necessity of electro plating (4 M)

18) (a) State and explain the laws of illumination (6 M)

List the types of electric arc welding. (4 M)
(b)

19) (a) Explain indirect lighting scheme with a neat sketch. (4M)
(b) Design the lighting scheme for a class room ( problem to be given) (6 M)

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