Gujarat Technological UniversitySummer 2023 examination

GTU 3150911 Power System- II Summer 2023 Question Paper & PDF

B.E. · Electrical Engineering · Semester 5 · Subject code 3150911
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Total
70 marks
To pass
23 marks (33%)
Duration
2.5 Hours 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Questions
5 with internal choice
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12 of 25 questions on this paper were also asked in other years. 6 more are types of question GTU sets again with new data. Each is marked below with the years it appeared.See all 27 repeated 3150911 questions, most asked first

Q.1

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks

How capacitance present between the line and ground is taken into account while modelling medium length transmission line?

(b)
4 marksSame type asked in 2 of 4 papers

An overhead 3-φ short transmission line delivers 5000 kW at 22 kV at 0.8 pf lagging. The resistance and reactance of each conductor is 4Ω and 6Ω respectively. Determine

i)the sending end voltage
ii)percentage regulation

Also asked in Summer 2025 Q1c

(c)
7 marks

Prove that per-unit impedance of a transformer is same whether it is computed from primary or secondary side

Q.2

14 Marks
(a)
3 marksAsked in 2 of 4 papers

Distinguish between symmetrical and unsymmetrical faults giving appropriate examples

Also asked in Winter 2023 Q4a

(b)
4 marksSame type asked in 2 of 4 papers

In a 3-φ, 4-wire system, the currents in phase A,B and C under abnormal loading conditions are given by Ia = 100/30° A, Ib = 50/300° A, Ic = 30/180° A. Calculate the positive and zero sequence currents Ia1, Ia0 and return current in the neutral wire.

Also asked in Winter 2023 Q5c OR

(c)
7 marksAsked in 3 of 4 papers

Using rigorous solution method, derive the expression for ABCD constants of a long transmission line in terms of hyperbolic sine and cosine terms

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q1c, Winter 2023 Q3c OR

(c)
7 marks

Prove that travelling wave on a transmission line travels at the speed of light. What would be the velocity of a surge, travelling in cable having relative permittivity of 5?

Q.3

14 Marks
(a)
3 marksAsked in 2 of 4 papers

Show that symmetrical component transformation is power invariant

Also asked in Summer 2025 Q3a OR

(b)
4 marksAsked in 3 of 4 papers
Discuss the criteria for selection of circuit breakers

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q3b, Winter 2023 Q4b OR

(c)
7 marksSame type asked in 2 of 4 papers

A 100 MVA, 33 kV, 3-φ generator has a reactance of 15%. The generator is connected to the motors through a transformer and transmission line as shown in figure 1. Motors have rated inputs of 40 MVA, 30 MVA and 20 MVA with 20% reactance each. Draw the per-unit reactance diagram. Assume a base of 100 MVA and 33 kV in generator circuit.

GTU Power System- II (3150911) Summer 2023 Question 3(c) Diagram

Also asked in Winter 2023 Q4c

(a)
3 marksAsked in 3 of 4 papers
Explain Ferranti effect

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q2a, Winter 2023 Q3a OR

(b)
4 marks
Draw and discuss the operating chart of a synchronous generator
(c)
7 marksAsked in 2 of 4 papers

Show how Zbus matrix gets modified when branch Zb is added from new bus to old bus (type-2 modification), and when Zb connects old bus to reference bus (type-3 modification)

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q3a OR

Q.4

14 Marks
(a)
3 marksAsked in 4 of 4 papers

Draw the zero sequence reactance diagram of transformers having the following connections

i)delta-delta
ii)star-delta with star side grounded

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q3c, Summer 2025 Q3c OR, Winter 2023 Q5b OR

(b)
4 marksSame type asked in 2 of 4 papers

A 3-φ short transmission line has a resistance of 5Ω per phase and inductive reactance of 15Ω per phase. If the sending end and receiving end voltage are 140 kV and 132 kV respectively, find the horizontal and vertical co-ordinate of the receiving end power circle diagram (i.e. centre of the circle) in MW and MVAR

Also asked in Summer 2025 Q1c

(c)
7 marksAsked in 2 of 4 papers

Derive the expression for fault current for a double line to ground fault at the generator terminals. Also discuss how sequence networks are connected for L-L-G fault.

Also asked in Summer 2025 Q3c

(a)
3 marks
Explain corona phenomena in transmission lines
(b)
4 marksSame type asked in 3 of 4 papers

Determine the disruptive critical voltage and corona loss for a 3- phase line operating at 110 kV which has conductor of 1.25 cm diameter arranged in a 3.05 meter delta. Assume air density factor of 1.07 and dielectric strength of the air to be 21 kV/cm

Also asked in Summer 2025 Q4c OR, Winter 2023 Q2c OR

(c)
7 marksSame type asked in 2 of 4 papers

A 25 MVA, 11 kV generator has X’’d = 0.2 pu. Its negative and zero sequence reactances are 0.3 and 0.1 pu respectively. The neutral of the generator is solidly grounded. Determine the subtransient current in the generator and the line to line voltages for subtransient conditions when an L-G fault occurs at the generator terminals. Assume that generator is operating on no-load before the fault occurs

Also asked in Winter 2023 Q4c

Q.5

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks

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 wave as percentage of incident voltage wave

(b)
4 marksAsked in 2 of 4 papers

Explain in brief the different methods of voltage control employed in power systems

Also asked in Summer 2025 Q4b

(c)
7 marksAsked in 3 of 4 papers

Explain the phenomena of arcing grounds in an isolated neutral systems. Discuss why it can cause severe overvoltages in a power system.

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q5a, Winter 2023 Q1b

(a)
3 marks

A 500 kV, 2μS rectangular surge on a line having a surge impedance of 350Ω approaches a station at which the concentrated earth capacitance is 3000 pF. Determine the maximum value transmitted wave

(b)
4 marksAsked in 3 of 4 papers

Derive the expression for refracted voltage wave due to a surge travelling at T-junction

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q5c, Winter 2023 Q1c

(c)
7 marksAsked in 3 of 4 papers

Discuss the different types of lightning strokes and their harmful effects on power system

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q4c OR, Summer 2025 Q4c

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Official Gujarat Technological University (GTU) examination paper for Power System- II (Summer 2023, B.E. · Electrical Engineering, Sem 5). Features complete 70-mark regular & remedial examination pattern, official marking distribution across all 5 questions, and direct 1-click official PDF download.

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