BEE304 SIMP Questions -22SCHEME

BY TIE REVIEW TEAM -SVIT

Average time to be spent per module- 140Mins

Module-1 and 2

1. With the help of a phasor diagram explain the operation of a practical transformer on
load.
2. Draw and explain the full load phasor diagram of a single phase transformer
for lagging, leading and unity power factor loads.
3. Develop the equivalent circuit of a single-phase transformer and show that the
parameters of the primary and secondary winding may be combined to give a
simplified equivalent circuit referred to as the primary side
4. Write a short note on All day efficiency.
5. What is the difference between a three-phase transformer bank and a three-phase transformer
unit? What are the advantages of a three-phase unit transformer over three single-phase
transformer banks of the same KVA ratings?
6. Show the open delta connection of 3 phase transformers has a KVA rating of 58% of that of
delta-delta connection.Also, list the limitations of open-delta connection.

8. Explain the polarity test with the help of a connection diagram.

9. With a circuit diagram explain Sumpner’s test for determining the efficiency and voltage
regulation of the transformer.
10. Discuss the need and conditions to be satisfied for the parallel operation of a single
phase transformer.
11. Derive an expression for the currents shared between two transformers connected in parallel
supplying a common load when no load voltages of these transformers are unequal. 5. Derive an
expression for the saving of copper of an autotransformer as compared to an equivalent
two-winding transformer.

Module 5:
Sl. Questions
No

Wind Power Generator and Solar Power Generator

1) - Discuss the basic components of a wind energy conversion system

(WECS), including the rotor blades, generator, tower, and control system.
2)
Differentiate between horizontal-axis and vertical-axis wind turbines,
describing their design, operation, and applications.

3) Explain the advantages and disadvantages of WECS, considering factors

such as efficiency, reliability, environmental impact, and land use.

4)
Explain the principle of solar cells and their role in converting solar energy into
electrical energy.

5) a ) Describe the basic components of a solar photovoltaic system for power

generation, including solar panels, inverters, charge controllers, and batteries (if
applicable).
b) Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of solar power generation,
considering factors such as abundance, sustainability, intermittency, efficiency,
and environmental impact.

Module 4- SP and Performance

Module 4A : Synchronous Generators-Salient Pole

1) With a phasor diagram, explain the concept of two–reaction theory in a Jan 2015
salient pole synchronous machine. 7M
CBCS
Jan
2017-
8M,
CBCS
June
2017-7
M
CBCS
June
2018-8
M,
CBCS
Jan
2019-
8M

2 With a neat circuit diagram, explain the slip test on salient pole Jan 2011
) synchronous machines and indicate how X d and X q can be determined 10M,
from the test. June
2010
7M
CBCS
Jan
2017-
8M
CBCS
Jan
2018-
5M,
CBCS
June
2018-8
M,
CBCS
Jan
2019-
7M

3 A three phase star connected synchronous generator supplies current of 10A having CBCS
) phase angle of 20° lagging at 400V.Find the load angle and components of June
armature current Id and I qif X d =10 Ω and X q =6.5 Ω .Assume armature resistance 2017-8
to be negligible. M
CBCS
Jan
2018-
6M
4 A 4-pole, 3-phase, 50Hz, 2-pole alternator is excited to generate the bus bar CBCS
) voltage of 11KV at no load. Calculate synchronizing power per degree of June
mechanical displacement of the rotor. The machine is star connected and the short 2017-6M
circuit current for this excitation is 1200A.Neglect the armature winding resistance.

5 What is synchronization of alternators? What are the conditions for CBCS

) proper synchronization of alternators? How 3Φ alternators are Jan
synchronized? 2017-
8M,
CBCS
Jan
2019-
8M

6 What is synchronization of alternators?Need for parallel operation of alternator. CBCS

) June
2018-5M

7 Write a note on V-curves of synchronous generator. CBCS

) Jan
2017-
3M,
CBCS
June
2018-4M

8 Define electrical load diagram of a synchronous generator. CBCS

) June
2018-4M

9) Explain the behavior of synchronous generator on no load under CBCS

variable excitation connected to infinite bus bar. June
2017-8
M,
CBCS
Jan
2019-
6M

10) Two identical 2000kVA alternators operate in parallel. The governor of the CBCS
prime mover of the first machine is such that the frequency drops uniformly Jan
from 50Hz on no load to 48Hz on full load. The corresponding uniform speed 2018-
drop of the second machine is 50Hz to 47.5Hz.Find how will the two machines 6M
share a load of 3000KW.

11) Derive an expression for synchronizing power. CBCS

Jan
2018-
5M
12) Derive the expression for the output power of cylindrical rotor alternator CBCS
connected to infinite bus interms of excitation voltage ,busbar voltage and Jan
load angle. 2018-
5M

13) Write a short note on power angle characteristics of an alternator. CBCS

Jan
2019-
6M

Module 4B : Performance of synchronous generators

14) Write a short note on capability curves of synchronous generator. June

2013-5
M
CBCS
Jan
2017-
5M
CBCS
June
2018-6
M
CBCS
Jan 2019-

15) What is hunting in synchronous machines? Explain the role of CBCS

damper winding. OR 6M
Write a short note on hunting and dampers. Jan
2017-
5M,
CBCS
June
2017-6
M,
CBCS
Jan
2018-
4M
CBCS
June
2018-6
M,
CBCS
Jan
2019-
7M

Module 3b: Synchronous Generators Analysis- Study any 6 Questions

1) What are the different methods of predetermining voltage regulation June
of an alternator? 2013-1
OR 0M
Name the various methods for determining the voltage regulation for CBCS
3Φ alternator and describe any one method in detail. Jan
OR 2017-
Enumerate the methods available for determining the voltage regulation 8M
of an alternator, explain mmf methods in detail. CBCS
June
2018-8
M.
CBCS

Jan 2019
10M

2) Define voltage regulation of an alternator and explain the load characteristics CBCS
of alternator. Jan
OR 2017-
Define voltage regulation of an alternator. 5M,
OR CBCS
Define voltage regulation of an alternator and explain its significance June
with a vector diagram. 2017-3
M,
CBCS
Jan
2019-
6M

3) Explain the direct loading test to determine regulation of an CBCS

alternator. OR Jan
With a neat sketch explain OCC and SCC characteristics of an alternator. 2017-
6M

4) Define short circuit ratio. What is the relation between short circuit CBCS
ratio and synchronous reactance? Jan
OR 2018-
Discuss about short circuit ratio and its significance. 4M
CBCS
June
2018-4M

5) Define regulation and explain the effect of power factor as regulation. Using Dec
ZPF method, calculate regulation of a given alternator. Mention the 2011-
advantages of this method over others. 12M
OR June
Define voltage regulation of an alternator. Explain the potier reactance 2013-
method of predetermining the regulation of alternator. 10M,
OR CBCS
Explain potier reactance method. June
2017-8M
6) Differentiate between synchronous reactance, adjusted synchronous CBCS
reactance and potier reactance. Jan
2018-
6M

7) List the advantages and disadvantages of synchronous impeadance CBCS

method of computing the regulation. Jan
2018-
4M

8) A 2300V,50Hz,3Φ star connected alternator has an effective armature resistance CBCS

of 0.2Ω.A field current of 35A produces a current of 150A on short circuit and Jan
open circuit emf 780V (line).Calculate the voltage regulation at 0.8pf lagging 2017-
and 0.8pf leading for the full load current of 25A. 8M,
CBCS
June
2017-8
M,
CBCS
Jan
2018-
6M

9) A 500V, 50 kVA, 1Φ alternator gave the following results: CBCS

OC Test: A field current of 12A produced an emf of 300V. June
SC Test: A field current of 12A caused a current of 175A to flow in the 2017-10M
short circuited armature. The effective armature resistance is 0.2Ω.
(i)Calculate the synchronous reactance.
(ii)If alternator is supplying full load current of 100A at 0.8p.f lagging, to what
value would the terminal voltage rise if the load were removed? Also find the
voltage regulation for this load and p.f.

10) A 3Φ, star connected ,3.5MVA,4160V,50Hz alternator has the following OC CBCS
& SC test readings : Jan
Field Current(A) 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 Open circuit 2018-
1620 3150 4160 4750 5130 5370 5550 8M
voltage (V) CBCS
A field current of 200A is found necessary to circulate full load current on Jan
short circuit.Calculate by Ampere turns method full load % regulation at 2017-
0.8p.f lag. 8M

11) A 3Φ, star connected ,1000KVA,2000V,50Hz alternator has the following OC & CBCS
SC test readings : June
Field Current(A) 10 20 25 30 40 50 Open circuit voltage (V) 800 1500 2018-8M
1760 2000 2350 2600 Short circuit armature
- 200 250 300 - -
current(A)
The effective armature winding resistance is 0.2 Ω/phase. Draw the
characteristics and determine the full load % regulation at 0.8p.f lag and 0.8p.f
leading using Ampere turns method.
12) Explain ZPF method of predetermination of regulation of alternator. CBCS
Jan
2019-
7M

13) Discuss the effect of change of excitation at constant load. CBCS

Jan
2018-
5M