Q.1
14 Marks(a)
Define flicker. List reasons responsible for flicker.
(b)
Discuss the sources of voltage sag.
(c)
What do you mean by term “power quality”? Discuss all the power quality issues in brief.
Gujarat Technological UniversitySummer 2026 examination
GTU 3170921 Power Quality and FACTS Summer 2026 Question Paper & PDF
B.E. · Electrical Engineering · Semester 7 · Subject code 3170921
- 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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Q.2
14 Marks(a)
Explain single point and multi point grounding
(c)
Explain the role of SVC device for Reactive Power Compensation with necessary diagrams.
OR
(c)
Write Short Note on Reactive Power Compensation and Also explain the comparison of Series & Shunt Compensation.
Q.3
14 Marks(a)
Explain the role of Grounding in terms of Power Quality.
(b)
State the importance of power factor in industry as per power quality study.
(c)
Explain the working of SVC device using TSC-TCR with necessary diagrams.
OR
(a)
Explain the concept of Harmonics and its side effects in Power System.
(c)
Explain the schematic diagram and working principle of a STATCOM.
Q.4
14 Marks(c)
Mention the methods of passive reactive power compensation. Compare them with compensation using FACTS devices.
OR
(a)
Explain single-tuned filter for harmonic reduction.
(c)
What are CBEMA and ITIC graphs? Draw and discuss the ITIC graph in detail.
Q.5
14 Marks(a)
Define: 1.Linear Loads 2.Inrush Current 3.Voltage Swell
(b)
Give the Difference between Shunt And Series Active Power Filter.
(c)
Describe the objectives and procedures for performing power quality monitoring.
Also asked in Summer 2025 Q5c
OR
(a)
What are the various instruments used for power quality measurements?
(b)
Explain the role of Synchronous Condenser and Capacitor bank.
(c)
Discuss the effect of harmonics on transformer and derive expression for k factor.
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Official Gujarat Technological University (GTU) examination paper for Power Quality and FACTS (Summer 2026, 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.
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