QUESTION BANK
SUBJECT :
EE6701 HIGH VOLTAGE ENGINEERING
SEM / YEAR: VII/IV
UNIT I -
INTRODUCTION
SYLLABUS
Causes of over voltages and its effects on power system
–
Lightning, switching surges and
temporary over voltages, Corona and its effects
–
Reflection and Refraction of Travelling
waves- Protection against overvoltage.
PART - A
Q.NO
Questions
BT Level
Competence
1.
Discuss different kinds of over voltages and its causes.
1
Remember
2.
Define corona critical Disruptive voltage
1
Remember
3.
Define lightning phenomenon
1
Remember
4.
Define Isokeraunic level and back flash over
2
Understand
5.
List out various schemes of protection against over voltages
2
Apply
6.
Define Shielding angle.
2
Understand
7.
List the techniques to be adopted for controlling switching
2
Evaluate
over voltages?
8.
Infer the concept of switching surge? Mention its approximate
1
Apply
magnitude and frequency.
9.
What are the methods employed for protection of over head
1
Apply
lines against lightning
10.
Draw the mathematical model of lightning.
1
Remember
11.
State the specifications of a travelling wave?
3
Analyze
12.
Define surge impedance of a line?
3
Remember
13.
Outline the concept you understand from the word “travelling
3
Analyze
waves?
14.
Define attenuation? How they are caused
4
Analyze
15.
List the origin of switching surges?
4
Evaluate
16.
List the causes of power frequency over voltages in power
4
Understand
system?
17.
Mention the specifications of the standard impulse voltage?
6
Create
18.
Express the equations for reflection coefficient and refraction
5
Understand
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19. Draw the typical wave shape of switching surges.
5
Create
20. What is the use of protective devices?
6
Remember
PART - B
1.
Explore the mechanism of lightning and mathematical model
2
Evaluate
of lightning.
2.
Explain the different theories of charge formation in the
3
Apply
cloud.
3.
Explain the various protection of transmission line against
1
Evaluate
different over voltages.
4.
Explain various causes of power frequency over voltages in
1
Remember
power systems and its control techniques.
5.
Derive the expression for velocity of travelling waves on
3
Remember
transmission line
6.
Discuss elaborately on reflection and refraction of travelling
2
Understand
waves
7.
Explain the control measures for over voltage due to
2
Analyze
Switching surge and lightning over voltages.
8.
Give the origin and characteristics of switching surges and
4
Understand
explain the causes of over voltage due to switching surges in
EHV and UHV system
9.
What are the causes for switching and power frequency over
4
Apply
voltages? How are they Controlled in power systems?
10.
Write short notes on: (a) Rod gaps used as protective devices
1
Create
(b) Ground wires for protection of overhead lines
11.


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