HVDC Previous Paper-R16
HVDC Previous Paper-R16
HVDC Previous Paper-R16
PART – A
(25 Marks)
1.a) List out the applications of HVDC. [2]
b) State the advantages in DC transmission. [3]
c) Draw the schematic diagram of three & two valve conduction mode. [2]
d) Define extinction angle control. [3]
e) With a neat sketch, explain about DC network. [2]
f) Write the equation of DC Converter Control. [3]
g) What are the measures to be taken to reduce corona effect in HVDC transmission lines?
[2]
h) What is D.C. circuit breaker? [3]
i) Write two functions of filter. [2]
j) What is the effect of pulse number on harmonics? [3]
PART – B
(50 Marks)
2. Draw the layout of a Bi-polar HVDC substation and briefly discuss about various
components present. [10]
OR
3 Derive the expression for input power, output power and power factor of 12- pulse bridge
converter with delay angle α. Assume there is no overlap. [10]
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8.a) Discuss the operation of surge arrestors for overvoltage protection of HVDC systems.
b) What are the basic principles of overcurrent protection? [10]
OR
9. Write short notes on:
a) Audible noise b) Space charge field
c) Corona effects on DC lines, d) Radio interference. [10]
10.a) Explain the causes of harmonic generation in HVDC and effects on the system.
b) What are characteristic and non-characteristic harmonics? [4+6]
OR
11.a) What are the filter configurations that are employed for HVDC converter station? Give
design aspect of one such filter.
b) Why High pass filters are provided with damping resistor? Also explain about
advantages, disadvantages of High Pass Filter. [4+6]
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