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Tontadarya College of Engineering, Gadag.

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING

MODULE 1

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Show the need for protective schemes in power system 1 L2
Define protection zone. 2 L2
Classify the different types of zones of protection. 2 L2
Explain and draw the sequence network for the following type of faults: 1 L2
a. Single-line-to-ground fault
b. Double- line-to-ground fault
c. Line-to-line fault.
List the basic requirements of protective relay 3 L2
Summarize the functions of protective relays. 3 L2
Define and explain automatic reclousre 4 L2
Explain Current Transformers for protection, Voltage Transformers for Protection 5
Explain the general working of a relay and derive the fundamentaltorque 1 L2
equation
Discuss the construction details and principle of operation of induction type 1 L2
directional over current relay
Discuss the construction and principle of operation of non-directional 1 L2
induction-disc relay.
With a neat sketch, explain the operating principle of a rectifier bridge amplitude type 2 L2
comparator.
Define the Duality Between Amplitude and Phase Comparators. 2 L2
Define the type of Amplitude and Phase Comparators
Draw the schematic diagram of a numerical relay and explain the functions of various 3 L2
components.
Give Comparison between Electromechanical Relays and Numerical Relays 4 L2
The current rating of an Overcurrent relay is 5A. The relay has a plug setting of 150% and 2 L2
the time setting (TMS) of 0.4. The CT ratio is 400/5. Determine the operating time of the
relay for a fault current of 6000A. At TMS=1, operating time at various PSM are given in the
below table.

Define time setting multiplier in protective relays. 1 L2

MODULE 2
Explain Working of Over Current Protective Schemes, Reverse 1 L2
Power Protective Scheme
Discuss the construction and operating principle of over current relay 2 L2
with directional scheme
With neat diagram explain the parallel feeder 3 L2
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DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING

Explain the combined earth fault and phase fault protective scheme 4 L2
Explain stepped time-distance characteristic of three distance relaying 5 L2
units used for I, II, III zone of protection.
Explain the Working of Static Over Current Relays and Numerical 6 L2
Overcurrent Relays
What is an impedance relay? Explain its operating principle, torque equation and 1 L2
operating characteristics for impedance relay.
Explain operating characteristics for Mho relay. 2 L2
Discuss the effects of arc resistance? 3 L2
Discuss R-X diagram? 1-3 L2
Explain the effect of Power surges on performance of Distance relays 4 L2
Explain the effect of line length and source impedance on performance of distance 5 L2
relays
MODULE 3
Describe the differential pilot wire method of protection of feeder 1-2
Describe the carrier current protection scheme of feeder 3
Explain the Balanced (Opposed) Voltage Differential Protection. 4 L2
Discuss the principle of percentage biased differential protection with 2 L2
necessary diagrams. Also discuss its applications
Discuss the principle of differential protection with necessary 3 L2
diagrams.
Explain the construction and working of differential relay . 1 L2
What are the protective devices employed for the protection of an 1 L2
alternator against?
i) Overvoltage. ii) Over speed? Discuss them in brief.
Write a short note on “Buchholz relay” used for the protection of 2 L2
transformers to detect incipient fault.
With a neat sketch explain the working of frame leakage protection 3 L2
used for bus zone protection.
Describe the types of protective schemes employed for the protection 1 L2
of field winding and loss excitation of alternator.
MODULE 4
With a neat sketch, explain the recovery rate theory and energy balance 1 L2
theory of arc interruption in a circuit breaker.
With a neat sketch and waveform explain the interruption of capacitive 3 L2
current.
With a neat sketch explain the working of axial blast circuit breaker. 4 L2
What are the advantages and disadvantages of SF 6 circuit breaker. 4 L2
With a neat sketch, Restriking Voltage and Recovery Voltage, 2 L2
With a neat sketch, explain the direct testing of circuit breaker. 2 L2
With a neat sketch, Current Chopping, Interruption of Capacitive 3 L2
Current
With a neat sketch, explain Air – Break Circuit Breakers, 4 L2
With a neat sketch, explain Oil Circuit Breakers, 4 L2
With a neat sketch, explain the direct testing of circuit breaker. 4 L2
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Tontadarya College of Engineering, Gadag.

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING

With a neat sketch, explain the Vacuum Circuit Breakers, High Voltage 4 L2
Direct Current Circuit Breakers,
Explain the Rating of Circuit Breakers, 4 L2
With a neat sketch, explain the direct testing of circuit breaker. 4 L2
MODULE 5
Define Fuse and explain its characteristics 1 L2
Explain the construction and operation of the HRC Cartridge fuse. What 2-3 L2
are its advantages and disadvantages?
With a neat figure explain the working of , 2-3 L2
i)Rod gap arrestor. ii) Expulsion type arrestor.
Explain the Selection of Fuses for particular application 4 L2
With a neat sketch, explain the construction and working of 2 L2
Klydonograph instrument used for the measurement of surge voltage.
Explain the Causes of Over voltages, Lightning phenomena, Wave Shape of 1 L2
Voltage due to Lightning,
State any four essential requirements of a surge diverter. 3 L2
Explain the Protection of Stations and Sub – Stations from Direct 4 L2
Strokes,
Explain the modules/ components of GIS. 1 L2