Gujarat Technological UniversitySummer 2025 examination

GTU 2170901 Interconnected Power System Summer 2025 Question Paper & PDF

B.E. · Electrical Engineering · Semester 7 · Subject code 2170901
Download official PDFView PDF here
Share with your class
Total
70 marks
To pass
23 marks (33%)
Duration
2.5 Hours 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Questions
5 with internal choice
No solutions on this paper yetNeed them for your exam? Ask once. Papers that students ask for are solved first, and we aim to add them within 24 hours.

Q.1

14 Marks
(a)
7 marks

What is power system islanding? Why it is needed? What is ideal procedure to restore the grid? Discuss the effects of islanding.

(b)
7 marks
Write a short note on Load Dispatch Centre.

Q.2

14 Marks
(a)
7 marks
Derive static load flow equations.
(b)
7 marks

Explain the classification of buses. What is the significance of slack bus? Why slack bus related quantity does not enter into Jacobean Matrix?

(b)
7 marks

In the equation YBUS = ATYA, what are matrices Y and A? Also mention their dimensions.

Q.3

14 Marks
(a)
7 marks
Compare GS and NR method of load flow
(b)
7 marks

Discuss the algorithm of load flow solution using Newton- Raphson method for all type of buses.

(a)
7 marks
Explain GS method with the help of flowchart
(b)
7 marks
Give the algorithm with flow chart for a fast decoupled load flow solution

Q.4

14 Marks
(a)
7 marks
Distinguish between steady state, dynamic and transient stability
(b)
7 marks
Discuss dynamics of synchronous machine and derive the swing equation
(a)
7 marks
Explain point by point method of stability. State the assumptions made
(b)
7 marks
How can the transient stability of a system be improved

Q.5

14 Marks
(a)
7 marks
Write short note on unit commitment.
(b)
7 marks
Explain equal area criteria of stability
(a)
7 marks

Prove that Md2δ/dt2 = Pm-Pe, Pm is mechanical power, Pe is electromagnetic power and M is angular momentum

(b)
7 marks

What is synchronizing coefficient? Prove that synchronizing coefficient of a machine should be positive for system stability

More Interconnected Power System papers

Questions repeat across sessions. Working through two or three papers shows you which topics GTU asks most.

Preparing with friends?

Send this paper to your class group. Every question has its own link.

About this paper

Official Gujarat Technological University (GTU) examination paper for Interconnected Power System (Summer 2025, B.E. · Electrical Engineering, Sem 7). Features complete 70-mark regular & remedial examination pattern, official marking distribution across all 5 questions, and direct 1-click official PDF download.

Transcribed for student exam preparation from Gujarat Technological University official examination archives. Questions, syllabus guidelines, and curriculum marking schemes remain the intellectual property of Gujarat Technological University.

ViewDownload PDF