L. D.
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, AHMEDABAD
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
NAVARANGPURA, AHMEDABAD – 380015, GUJARAT, INDIA
Tutorial – 3
Subject: 3150911 – Power System II Faculty: Dr. Y. M. Makwana
Teaching Scheme: 4(L), 0(T), 2(P), 5(C) Exam: 70(ESE-E), 30(PA-M), 30(ESE-V), 20(PA-I) = 150
CO-4: Describe various aspects of over-voltages and corona in power transmission.
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Q.1 A transmission line has a spacing of 3.5 m and conductor radius of 1.5
cm. Find: (1) Critical disruptive voltage, (2) Visual corona inception
voltage, (3) Corona power loss per km, (4) Corona impact on radio
interference.
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Assum f = 50 Hz, operating voltage V=132 kV, Air Density Factor δ = 1,
Surface Irregularity Factor m0 = 0.85 (for stranded conductor), and Air
Breakdown Strength E0=21.1 kV/cm
Q.2 Find the criticl disruptive voltge and corona loss for a 3 phase line which
is operating at 220 kV, 50 Hz frequency. The line has conductor of 1.5 cm
diameter arranged in a 3 meter delta connection. Assume air density CO4 Apply
factor of 1.05 and dielectric strength of air to be 21.2 kV/cm.
Q.3 Estimate the corona loss for a three conductors each of 10mm diameter
and spaced 2.5m apart in an equilateral triangle formation. The
temperature of air is 30°C and the atmospheric pressure is 750 mm of
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mercury. Take the irregularity factor as 0.85. Ionization of air may be
assumed to take place at a maximum voltage gradient of 30kV/cm.
Q.4 A 3-phase, 220 kV, 50 Hz transmission line consists of 1.4 cm radius
conductors spaced 2.5 m apart in equilateral triangular formation. If the
temperature is 40°C and atmospheric pressure is 76 cm, calculate the
corona loss per km of the line. Take conductor surface irregularity factor CO4 Apply
m0=0.85, and breakdown strength of air at 76 cm of mercury and 25°C
=21.2 kV/cm (r.m.s.).
Q.5 A grid line operating at 132 kV consists of 2 cm diameter conductors
spaced 4 meters apart. Determine the disruptive critical voltage and visual
corona voltage for the following data: Temperature 44°C, barometric
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Pressure 73.7 cm of mercury, conductor surface factor 0.84, fine weather
0.8 and rough weather 0.66.
Q.6 Determine the critical disruptive voltage and corona loss for a 3-phase
line operating at 132 KV which has conductor of 1.25 cm dia arranged
lina 3.05 metre delta. Assume air density factor = 1.06 and the dielectric CO4 Apply
strength of air to be 21KV/cm.
Q.7 A 220 kV system experiences a lightning stroke generating a surge
voltage of 1 MV. The surge impedance of the line is 400 Ω, the line length
is 200 km, and the wave speed is 300 m/μs. Find (1) Overvoltage
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generated, (2) Protection using surge arresters, (3) Time taken for the
wave to reach the end, and (4) Voltage at the midpoint of the line.
Q.8 A 400 kV transmission system requires insulation coordination. The BIL
is 1425 kV, and the clearance distance is 6.5 m. Determine (1) Maximum
overvoltage that can be sustained, (2) Insulation failure probability, (3) CO4 Enalyze
Flashover distance, and (4) Impact of aging on insulation.
Q.9 A 132 kV transmission system in a tropical climate has high water droplet
exposure, increasing ionization. Conductor radius = 2 cm, spacing = 4 m.
Calculate (1) Corona inception voltage, (2) Power loss per km, (3) Effect CO4 Apply
of water droplets, and (4) Noise interference.
Q.10 A 500 kV line with a surge impedance of 400 Ω experiences a traveling
wave due to switching. The wave propagates at 290 m/μs. Determine (1)
Peak transmitted voltage, (2) Reflection coefficient at the termination CO4 Apply
point, (3) Effect of surge absorbers, and (4) Response time for protection
relays.
Last date of submission: ________________
L. D. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, AHMEDABAD
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
NAVARANGPURA, AHMEDABAD – 380015, GUJARAT, INDIA
Tutorial – 4
Subject: 3150911 – Power System II Faculty: Dr. Y. M. Makwana
Teaching Scheme: 4(L), 0(T), 2(P), 5(C) Exam: 70(ESE-E), 30(PA-M), 30(ESE-V), 20(PA-I) = 150
CO-5: Describe travelling wave and transientsin power system.
Date of Issue: _______________
Bloom’s
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Question CO Taxonomy
No. Level
Q.1 A 500 kV, 2µS, rectangular surge travels along the line which is terminated by
a capacitance of 2500 pF. Determine the voltage across the capacitance and
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the reflected voltage wave if the surge impedance is 400Ω.
Q.2 A wave travels over a line and enters the cable. The surge impedance of
overhead line and cable are 400Ω and 40Ω. Find the value of refracted voltage
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wave as percentage of incident voltage wave
Q.3 A 132 kV transmission line with a surge impedance of 320 Ω experiences a
sudden voltage rise of 600 kV. The tower footing resistance is 20 Ω, and the
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line length is 80 km. Find: (1) Grounding effect on wave reflection, (2) Voltage
appearing at the base of the tower, (3) Power dissipated in the ground.
Q.4 A 400 kV underground cable with a capacitance of 0.25 μF/km is subjected to
a transient overvoltage of 1 MV. The cable length is 50 km. Find: (1) Maximum
charge stored in the cable, (2) Energy associated with the surge, (3) Wave CO5 Apply
velocity in the cable.
Q.5 A 220 kV cable with a wave velocity of 250 m/μs is subjected to a switching
transient of 900 kV. The cable length is 100 km. Find: (1) Time taken for the
wave to travel through the cable, (2) Attenuation factor over the length, (3) CO5 Apply
Effect on connected transformer insulation.
Q.6 500 kV transmission line with a propagation speed of 300 m/μs and an
impedance of 460 Ω is terminated at a reactor of 200 Ω. A 1.1 MV surge is
incident at the termination. Find: (1) Reflection coefficient, (2) Transmitted CO5 Apply
voltage, (3) Energy dissipated in the reactor.
Last date of submission: ________________