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Unit I - Protection Schemes

Principles and need for protective schemes–nature and causes of faults–types of faults–Methods of
Grounding-Zones of protection and essential qualities of protection–Protection scheme
PART - A
Course
Q.No Questions BT Level Competence

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Outcome

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Show the need for protective schemes in power system? CO1 BTL 1 Remember
2
Differentiate between a short circuit and an overload. CO1 BTL 1 Remember

3 Summarize the role of protective relay in a modern

CO1 BTL 5 Evaluate
power

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Define switchgear. CO1 BTL 1 Remember

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What are the causes of faults in a power system? CO1 BTL 1 Remember
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Summarize the functions of isolating switch? CO1 BTL 5 Evaluate
7 Explain surge absorber? Differentiate it from surge
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diverter?
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Identify the sources of fault power? CO1 BTL 1 Remember
9 Identify the different types of faults occurring in
CO1 BTL 1 Remember
power system?
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Give the consequences of short circuit. CO1 BTL 4 Analyze
11 Explain the importance of ground wire? BTL 2 Understand
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List the merits of resistance grounded system. CO1 BTL 4 Analyze
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Analyze how arcing ground avoided can be avoided? CO1 BTL 2 Understand
14
What happen if earth wire is not provided in overhead CO1 BTL 6 Create
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Classify the different types of earthing. CO1 BTL 2 Understand
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What is the necessity for earthing? CO1 BTL 3 Apply
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What is primary protection? CO1 BTL 6 Create
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Define protection zone. CO1 BTL 6 Create
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Classify the different types of zones of protection. CO1 BTL 1 Remember
20 Show the examples for unit and non unit system of CO1 BTL 2 Understand
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protection.
PART – B
(i) Summarize the importance of protective schemes
employed in power system. (7) CO1 Apply
1 BTL 6,3
Create
(ii) Show the essential qualities of protection. (6)

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What are the different types of faults? Discuss the CO1
2 BTL 4 Analyze
consequence of faults on a power system (13)

List the causes of faults in different equipment’s in a CO1

3 BTL 2 Understand
sample system (13)

Explain in detail about the various methods of

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CO1
4 overvoltage protection of overhead transmission line. BTL 4 Analyze

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(13)

Explain in detail about the need and different methods CO1

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for neutral grounding with suitable diagram. (13) BTL 3 Apply
(i) Explain different types of earthing the neutral point of
the power system (7) Analyze

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CO1
6 (ii) Formulate an expression for the reactance of the BTL 4,6

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Peterson coil in terms of capacitance of the protected Create
line. (6)
Describe in detail about the Peterson coil? List the CO1
7 BTL 1 Remember
protective functions performed by this device. (13)
A 132 kV, 3-phase, 50 Hz transmission line 200 km long
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consists of three conductors of effective diameter 20 mm
CO1
8 arranged in a vertical plane with 4 m spacing and BTL 3 Apply
regularly transposed. Find the inductance and kVA rating
of the arc suppression coil in the system (13)
(i) Explain the overlapping of protective zones with neat
sketch. (7)
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CO1 Remember
9 BTL 5,1
(ii) Describe the different faults in power system. Which Evaluate
of these are more frequents? (6)
(i) Describe the fundamental requirements of protective
Relaying. (7)
(ii) Differentiate between surge diverter and surge CO1 Remember
10 BTL 1,2
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absorber. Also explain the characteristics of an ideal Understand

surge diverter. (6)
(i)List the causes of over voltage? (4)
CO1
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11 (ii)Describe the protection scheme employed to protect BTL 1,1 Remember

from lighting and switching effects. (9)
(i) List the causes of short circuits due to failure of
insulation on overhead conductors? (4) CO1 Remember
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12 BTL 1,4
(ii) Briefly explain about resistance earthing and Analyze
reactance earthing. (9)
A 230 kV, 3-phase, 50 Hz, 200 km transmission line has
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a capacitance to earth of 0.02 µF/km per phase. Calculate CO1

13 BTL 3 Apply
the inductance and kVA rating of the Peterson coil used
for earthing the above system (13)

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(i) Draw and explain protective zone diagram for a
sample power system networks. (7)
CO1 Evaluate
14 (ii)List the causes of faults in different equipment’s in a BTL 5,3
sample system (6) Apply

PART - C

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1 Why protection scheme is required in power system with CO1

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BTL 4 Analyze
suitable example. (15)

2 Explain different types of protection schemes with CO1

BTL 5 Evaluate
suitable diagrams. (15)

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3 Why neutral grounding is provided and compare different CO1
BTL 4 Analyze
types of neutral grounding (15)

Determine the inductance of Peterson coil to be

connected between the neutral and ground to
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neutralize the charging current of overhead line
having the line to ground capacitance of 0.15µF. If the
supply frequency is 50 HZ and the operating voltage is
132KV. Find the KVA rating of the coil.
CO1
BTL 5 Evaluate

(15)
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Unit II - Electromagnetic Relays

Operating principles of relays-the Universal relay–Torque equation–R-X diagram–Electromagnetic Relays–Over
current, Directional, Distance, Differential, Negative sequence and Under frequency relays.
PART - A
Course
Q.No Questions BT Level Competence
Outcome

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1 List the basic requirements of protective relay CO2 BTL 1 Remember

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2 Summarize the functions of protective relays. CO2 BTL 5 Evaluate
3 Show the different types of electromagnetic relays? CO2 BTL 3 Apply
4 Identify the applications of attracted armature type CO2 BTL 1 Remember
5 Define time setting multiplier in protective relays. CO2 BTL 1 Remember

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6 What is time graded relay CO2 BTL 5 Evaluate
7 Discuss the effects of arc resistance? BTL 2 Understand

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CO2
8 Discuss R-X diagram? CO2 BTL 2 Understand
9 Why shading ring is provided in and induction disc relay CO2 BTL 2 Understand
10 What are the applications of over current relay? CO2 BTL 1 Remember
11 In what way a distance relay is superior to over current
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protection for protection of transmission line. Justify
12 List the different types of distance relay. CO2 BTL 1 Remember
13 Show the merits of mho relay? And also draw its R-X
CO2 BTL 3 Apply
Diagram.
14 Explain the principle of differential relay. CO2 BTL 4 Analyze
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15 What are the conditions under which the directional
CO2 BTL 1 Remember
impedance relay will act?
16 Give the principle of negative sequence relay. CO2 BTL 2 Understand
17 Mention the principle of operation of distance relay.. CO2 BTL 4 Analyze
18
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Give the function of under frequency relay. CO2 BTL 2 Understand

19 What are the applications of differential relay? CO2 BTL 1 Remember
20 Show which type of relay is best suited for long distance
CO2 BTL 3 Apply
very high voltage transmission lines.
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PART – B
Develop the different inverse time characteristics of
CO2
1 over current relays and mention how the characteristics BTL 6 Create
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can be achieved in practice for an EM relay? (13)

Explain the general working of a relay and derive the CO2
2 BTL 4 Analyze
fundamental torque equation. (13)
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Discuss the construction details and principle of

CO2
3 operation of induction type directional over current relay. BTL 2 Understand
(13)
Discuss the construction and principle of operation of CO2
4 BTL 2 Understand
non- directional induction-disc relay. (13)

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Determine plug setting multiplier of a 5 ampere,3 second
over current relay having a current setting of 125% and a
time setting multiplier of 0.6 connected to supply circuit
CO2
5 through a 400/5 current transformer when the circuit BTL 2 Understand
carries a fault current of 4000Athrough a 400/5 current
transformer when the circuit carries a fault current of
4000A . (13)
Describe the operating principle, constructional features

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and area of applications of directional relay. How do CO2
BTL 1 Remember

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you implement directional feature in the over current
relay. (13)
(i) Explain the construction details and principle of
operation o f directional induction cup relay. (7)
CO2
7 (ii) Explain with the help of neat diagram the BTL 4,4 Analyze

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construction and working of induction type directional

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power relay. (6)
Show the MHO relay characteristic on the R-X diagram.
CO2
8 Discuss the range setting of various distance relays BTL 3 Apply
placed on a particular location . (13)
Show in what way distance protection is superior to over
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9 current protection for the protection of transmission line. BTL 3 Apply
(13)
Explain the principle of working of distance relays.
Describe with neat sketches the following types of relay
CO2
10 (i) Impedance relay (ii) Reactance relay (iii) Mho relay BTL 5 Evaluate
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Indicate the difference on RX diagrams and show where
each type is suitable. (4+4+5)
Describe the operating principles and characteristic of CO2
11 BTL 1 Remember
impedance, admittance and mho relays. (13)
Describe the principle of percentage biased differentia
CO2
12 relay with necessary diagrams. Also discuss its BTL 1 Remember
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applications. (13)
Explain with suitable diagram the principle of working CO2
13 BTL 3 Apply
of transley relay. (13)
(i) With neat sketch explain negative sequence relay (7)
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CO2
14 (ii) Explain clearly about current balance differential BTL 4,4 Analyze
relays. (6)
PART - C
With neat diagram explain the various types of
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1 CO2
BTL 4 Analyze
electromagnetic relays. (15)
2 Describe the construction and principle of operation of CO2
BTL 5 Evaluate
non directional induction type over current relay. (15)
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3 CO2
Explain impedance relay with suitable R-X diagrams (15) BTL 5 Evaluate
4 Derive the torque equation of mho relay from universal CO2
BTL 4 Analyze
torque equation. (15)

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Unit III - Apparatus Protection

Current transformers and Potential transformers and their applications in protection schemes-Protection of transformer,
generator, motor, bus bars and transmission line.

PART - A
Course
Q.No Questions BT Level Competence
Outcome

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Justify, Why secondary of transformer should not

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CO3 BTL 6 Create
be opened?
For a 132KV system, the reactance and capacitance up to
2
the location of circuit breaker is 3Ω and 0.015µf CO3 BTL 1 Remember
respectively the frequency of oscillation?
3
Mention the difference between CTs used for protection CO3 BTL 4 Analyze

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Define the term burden on CT. BTL 1 Remember

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List the application of potential transformer. CO3 BTL 1 Remember
6 Discuss the short comings of differential protection CO3 BTL 2 Understand
scheme as applied to power transformer.
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Define the term pilot with reference to power line CO3 BTL 1 Remember
8 CO3
Show the applications of Buchholz’s relay. BTL 3 Apply
9 Identify the problems arising in differential protection in
CO3 BTL 1 Remember
power transformer and how are they overcome?
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Explain current grading of relays? CO3 BTL 5 Evaluate
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Explain over fluxing protection of a transformer? CO3 BTL 4 Analyze
12 CO3
List the common faults that occur in a generator BTL 1 Remember
13 Discuss the causes of over speed and how alternators
CO3 BTL 2 Understand
are protected from it?
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Discuss the type of relay is best suited for generation CO3 BTL 2 Understand
15 What are the protection methods used for transmission
CO3 BTL 3 Apply
line?
16 CO3
Explain the secondary of CT should not be open. BTL 4 Analyze
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17 Discuss the type of relays are used to protect

CO3 BTL 2 Understand
transmission
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Compose the common methods used for line protection? CO3 BTL 6 Create
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Classify the types of bus bar protection. CO3 BTL 3 Apply
20 CO3
Explain time-graded system protection? BTL 5 Evaluate
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(i) Compare CT & PT. What are the applications of CT &
PT. (7)
(ii) An 11 kV, 200MVA alternator is provided with
differential protection. The % of winding to be protected CO3
1 BTL 5 Evaluate
against phase to ground fault is 85 %.The relay is set to
operate when there is 20% out of balance current.
Determine the value of the resistance to be placed in the
neutral to ground connection. (6)

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A 3 phase transformer having line voltage ratio of 0.4

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kV/11 kV is connected in star delta and protective
CO3
2 transformer on 400 v side have a current ratio of BTL 2 Understand
500/5.what must be the ratio of the protective
transformer on the 11kV side? (13)
Classify different protection schemes normally used for
CO3
3 protection of a power transformer from internal faults? BTL 4 Analyze

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Discuss one of them in brief. (13)

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(i) Explain the Merz-price circulation current scheme of
protection used for power transformer. (7)
(ii) A three phase transformer of 220/11000 line volts is CO3 Analyze
4 BTL 4,3
connected in star/delta. The protective transformers on Apply
220V side have a current ratio of 600/5. Calculate the
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current transformer ratio on 11000V side. (6)

A 3 phase transformer having line voltage ratio of 440 V

/ 11 kV is connected in star – delta. The protection
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5 transformer on the LV side has a ratio of 500 / 5. BTL 2 Understand
Estimate the ratio of the protection transformer
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connected on HV side? (13)
(i) Describe the differential protective scheme of
transformer. (7) CO3 Remember
6 BTL 1,3
(ii) Show the protective scheme employed for the bus bar. Apply
(6)
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(i) Describe clearly about Buchholz relay for the

protection of incipient faults in transformers (7)
(ii) A star connected, 3 phase, 10 MVA, 6.6KV
alternator has a per phase reactance of 10%. It is
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CO3 Remember
7 protected by Merz- price circulating current principle BTL 1,4
Analyze
which is set to operate for fault currents not less than
175A. Calculate the value of earthing resistance to be
provided in order to ensure that only 10% of the
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alternator winding remains unprotected. (6)

Discuss the principle of percentage biased differential
CO3
8 protection with necessary diagrams. Also discuss its BTL 2 Understand
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applications (13)
Describe the differential pilot wire method of protection CO3
9 BTL 3 Apply
of feeder (13)

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A star connected 3-phase,20MVA,11KV Alternator has a
per phase reactance of 0.75 ohms/phase .It is protected
by Merz price circulating current principle which is to
CO3
10 operate for fault currents not less than 175A. Formulate BTL 6 Create
the value of earthing resistance to be provided in order to
ensure only 10% of the alternator winding remains
unprotected (13)
Describe the types of protective schemes employed for

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CO3
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alternator. (13)
Describe the types of protective schemes employed for CO3
12 BTL 1 Remember
the protection of Busbar. (13)

Explain the types of protective schemes employed for the CO3

13 BTL 4 Analyze
protection of Transmission line. (13)

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Show the different types of feeder and the protective CO3
14 BTL 3 Apply
schemes employed for the protection of feeder (13)
PART - C

Give a brief account on the protection of generator

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1 CO3
using differential and biased differential protection BTL 4 Analyze
scheme. (15)
2 Give a brief account on the faults and protection of CO3
BTL 4 Analyze
transformer. (15)
A star connected 3 phase, 12 MVA, 11 KV alternator
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has a phase reactance of 10%. It is protected by Merz-
price circulating current scheme which is set to operate
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for fault current not less than 200A. Calculate the value BTL 5 Evaluate
of earthing resistance to be provided in order to ensure
that only 15% of the alternator winding remains
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unprotected. (15)
A 500 KVA, 6.6 KV star connected alternators has a
synchronous reactance of 1.0Ω per phase and negligible
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resistance. The different relay operates if the out of

balance current through it exceeds 30% of the normal
4 CO3
full load current of the alternator. The star point of the BTL 5 Evaluate
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alternator is earthed through a resistance of 5Ω. What

percent of the stator winding is left unprotected? Show
that the effect of the alternator reactance can be
neglected. (15)
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Unit IV - Static Relays and Numerical Protection

Static relays–Phase, Amplitude Comparators–Synthesis of various relays using Static comparators–Block diagram of
Numerical relays–Over current protection, transformer differential protection, distant protection of transmission lines.

PART - A
Course
Q.No Questions BT Level Competence
Outcome

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What are the basic circuits used in static relays? CO4 BTL-6
2 Give the advantages of static relays CO4 BTL-2 Understand
3 Compose the problems arising in differential protection Apply
CO4 BTL-6
in power transformer and how are they overcome?
4 Show the Duality between Amplitude and Phase BTL-1 Remember
CO4

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Comparators

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5 BTL-1 Remember
Explain Comparator and its type CO4
6 Explain the function of Synthesis of Mho Relay Using BTL-1 Remember
CO4
Static Phase Comparator
7 BTL-4 Analyze
Define static relay CO4

8 Explain the function of Synthesis of Simple Impedance

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CO4
Relay using Amplitude Comparator
9 Understand
Define Amplitude Comparator and Phase Comparator CO4 BTL-2
10 Distinguish the Synthesis of Various Distance BTL-3 Apply
CO4
Relays Comparators
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11 List out the general characteristics of numerical BTL-1 Remember
CO4
protection.
12 BTL-4 Analyze
Define the Over Current Protection CO4
13 BTL-4 Analyze
Give the Different over current protection relays CO4
14 BTL-3 Apply
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Define the definite time over-current relay CO4

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Define the Inverse Time Over-current Relay CO4 BTL-1
16 Understand
Define the Instantaneous OC Relay CO4 BTL-2
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17 Compose the advantages of over current relays over Understand

CO4 BTL-2
electromagnetic types
18 BTL-5 Evaluate
Explain the Phase Comparators and write its type CO4
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19 Illustrate with neat Block diagram of Numerical

CO4 BTL-3 Apply
Transformer Differential Protection
20 List the different methods of Numerical distant CO4 BTL-1 Remember
protection of transmission lines
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PART - B
Describe the construction, working principle and
1 CO4 BTL-1 Remember
operation of static over current relay. (13)

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i) Define the Duality Between Amplitude and Phase
Comparators. (7)
2 CO4 BTL-4 Analyze
ii) Define the type of Amplitude and Phase Comparators
(6)
Discuss the Synthesis of Various Distance Relays Using
3 CO4 BTL-6 Create
Static Comparators (13)
Explain with neat block diagram of the function of

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4 Synthesis of Mho Relay Using Static Phase Comparator CO4 BTL-1 Remember

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(13)
Explain with neat block diagram of the function of
5 Synthesis of Reactance Relay Using Cosine-type Phase CO4 BTL-3 Apply
Comparator (13)
Distinguish briefly about the Phase Comparators and CO4
6 BTL-4 Analyze

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write its Types (13)

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i) Compare static relay with electromagnetic relays. (7)
7 CO4 BTL-4 Analyze
ii) Explain the advantages of Numerical relays. (6)
Compose the problems arising in differential protection CO4
8 BTL-2 Understand
in power transformer and how are they overcome? (13)
Explain with neat block diagram of the function of
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Synthesis of Simple Impedance Relay Using Amplitude CO4
Comparator (13)
Discuss the various semiconductor devices used in the CO4
BTL-1

BTL-2
Remember

Understand
static relay. (13)
Illustrate with neat Block diagram of Numerical
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Transformer Differential Protection (13)
Discuss with Neat Block diagram of different methods of
12 CO4 BTL-1 Remember
Numerical Distance Protection of Transmission Line.(13)
Define the Over Current Protection and Explain its types
13 CO4 BTL-3 Apply
Briefly (13)
Define i) definite time over-current relay (7)
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14 CO4
BTL-5 Evaluate
ii) Inverse Time Over-current Relay (6)
PART - C

1 Explain with neat block diagram the operation of static

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CO4 BTL-4 Analyze

relay and list the advantages and disadvantages (15)
2 Assess the factors cause spill current on external fault in CO4
BTL-5 Evaluate
case of transformer Differential protection? (15)
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3 Discuss the coincidence principle used in phase

CO4 BTL-4 Analyze
comparators. (15)

Derive the characteristics equation for the phase CO4

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4
BTL-5 Evaluate
comparator and amplitude comparator. (15)

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Unit V - Circuit Breakers

Physics of arcing phenomenon and arc interruption-DC and AC circuit breaking–re-striking voltage and recovery
voltage-rate of rise of recovery voltage-resistance switching-current chopping-interruption of capacitive current-Types
of circuit breakers–air blast, air break, oil,SF6, MCBs, MCCBs and vacuum circuit breakers–comparison of different
circuit breakers–Rating and selection of Circuit breakers.

PART - A

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Outcome

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What is meant by MCB? CO5 BTL-1 Remember
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Differentiate A.C. and D.C. circuit breaking CO5 BTL-2 Understand
3
Discuss the arc phenomenon in a circuit breaker. CO5 BTL-6 Apply

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State the slepian theory for arc interruption. CO5 BTL-1 Remember

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Define the term “rate of rise of recovery voltage”. CO5 BTL-1 Remember
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Explain recovery voltage? CO5 BTL-1 Remember
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Explain resistance switching CO5 BTL-4 Analyze
8
Explain current chopping
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9 What are the factors responsible for the increase of arc
CO5 BTL-2 Understand
resistance?
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Discuss the different methods of arc extinction CO5 BTL-3 Apply
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Define restriking voltage. CO5 BTL-4 Analyze
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12 Assess the problems encountered in the interruption of
CO5 BTL-3 Apply
capacitive currents
13 BTL-4 Analyze
Explain the ratings of a circuit breaker CO5
14 BTL-3 Apply
Define symmetrical breaking capacity CO5
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15 Remember
Show the making capacity of a circuit breaker CO5 BTL-1
16 Understand
Classify the circuit breakers CO5 BTL-2
A circuit breaker is rated as 1500 A, 1000 MVA, 3
17 Create
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second, 3 phase oil circuit breaker. Find rated making CO5 BTL-6
current.
18 Give the advantage of SF6 circuit breaker over Air blast BTL-5 Evaluate
CO5
circuit breaker
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19 Compose Peterson coil? What protective functions are BTL-2 Understand

CO5
performed by this device?
20 BTL-1 Remember
Illustrate the disadvantages of an Air blast circuit breaker CO5
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PART - B
Define the principle of arc extinction. What are the BTL-1 Remember
1 CO5
methods of arc extinction? Describe them in detail. (13)

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i) Explain the arc interruption methods used in circuit
breakers (7) BTL-4 Analyze
2 CO5
ii) Explain Resistance switching for arc extinction in
circuit breakers (6)
3 Give the reason of using SF6 circuit breaker. (13) CO5 BTL-6 Create
i) Explain how arc initiated and sustained when the circuit
breaker contacts break (7) BTL-3 Apply

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ii) Explain in detail the various methods of arc

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extinction in circuit breaker (6)
i) Show an expression for Restriking voltage and rate of
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rise of restriking voltage (RRRV) in a C.B. (7) BTL-3 Apply
CO5
ii) Illustrate the current chopping? Explain how can the
effect of current chopping be minimized? (6)

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Describe the construction and principle of operation of Analyze

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6 CO5 BTL-4
AIR Blast circuit breaker. (13)
i) With neat sketch explain resistance switching. (7)
7 CO5 BTL-4 Analyze
ii) Explain current chopping with suitable diagrams. (6)
Discuss with neat sketch, the construction and working
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of minimum oil circuit breaker. Also gives its merits and
demerits. (13)
Describe the constructional details of SF6 circuit breaker
and its operation. Give its advantages and disadvantages
CO5

CO5
BTL-2

BTL-1
Understand

Remember
(13)
A 50 Hz, 11 KV, 3 phase alternator with earthed neutral
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has a reactance of 5 ohms per phase and is connected to
bus bar through a CB. The distributed capacitance up to
CB between phase and neutral is 0.01µf.determine
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(i) peak restriking voltage across the contacts of the
breaker. (ii) Frequency of oscillation. (iii) The average
rate of rise of re striking voltage up to the first peak.
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(5+4+4)
Describe the principle constructional features of all
11 types of air blast CB. Give its advantages and CO5 BTL-2 Understand
disadvantages. (13)
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Explain the construction, working principle, operation

12 CO5 BTL-1 Remember
and application of Vaccum circuit breakers. (13)
Explain rupturing capacity, making capacity and short
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13 CO5 BTL-2 Understand

time rating and rated current of the circuit breaker. (13)
Explain working principle and construction of MCB and
14 CO5 BTL-5 Evaluate
MCCB (13)
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i) Solve the RRRV of 132 kV circuit breaker with neutral
earthed circuit breaker data as: broken current is
symmetrical, restriking voltage has frequency of 20
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kHz, and power factor is 0.15. Assume fault is also BTL-5 Evaluate
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earthed. (7)
ii) Illustrate the selection of circuit breakers for different
ranges of system voltages (8)
A generator connected through 5 cycle CB to a

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transformer is rated 8000KVA with the reactance of

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X”d=10 % , X”d=16% and Xd=100%. It is operating at no
load and rated voltage when 3 phase short circuit occurs
2 between breaker and transformer. Find i) Sustained short BTL-5 Evaluate
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circuit in circuit breaker ii) The initial symmetrical r.m.s
current in breaker iii) Maximum possible D.C component
of short circuit in breaker iv) The momentary current

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rating of breaker v) Current to be interrupted by breaker
vi) The interrupting KVA (15)

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3 Compare the different types of circuit Breaker used for BTL 4 Analyze
CO5
power system protection (15)

What are the different methods of testing of circuit

4 breaker? Describe the method which is more suitable for
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BTL 4 Analyze
testing the large capacity circuit breakers. Also discuss
the merits and demerits of the method. (15)
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