SRM VALLIAMMAI ENGINEERING COLLEGE

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SRM Nagar, Kattankulathur – 603 203

DEPARTMENT OF

ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING

QUESTION BANK

II SEMESTER

1916201 –Power System Dynamics

Regulation – 2019

Academic Year 2019 – 20 (Even)

Prepared by

Mr. T.SANTHOSHKUMAR,
Assistant Professor/EEE
 SRM VALLIAMMAI ENGINEERING COLLEGE
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SUBJECT : 1916201-POWER SYSTEM DYNAMICS
SEM / YEAR: I Year II SEM M.E., Power Systems Engineering

UNIT I -SYNCHRONOUS MACHINE MODELLING

Schematic Diagram, Physical Description: armature and field structure, machines with multiple pole pairs, mmf
waveforms, direct and quadrature axes, Mathematical Description of a Synchronous Machine: Basic equations of a
synchronous machine: stator circuit equations, stator self, stator mutual and stator to rotor mutual inductances, dq0
Transformation: flux linkage and voltage equations for stator and rotor in dq0 coordinates, electrical power and torque,
physical interpretation of dq0 transformation, Per Unit Representations: power invariant form of Park‟s
transformation; Equivalent Circuits for direct and quadrature axes, Steady-state Analysis: Voltage, current and flux-
linkage relationships, Phasor representation, Rotor angle, Steady-state equivalent circuit, Computation of steady-state
values, Equations of Motion: Swing Equation, calculation of inertia constant, Representation in system studies,
Synchronous Machine Representation in Stability Studies: Simplifications for large-scale studies : Neglect of stator
transients, Simplified model with amortisseurs neglected: two-axis model with amortisseur windings neglected,
classical model.
PART –A
Q.No Questions BT Level CO Competence
1. Draw the schematic diagram of a synchronous generator. BTL-1 1 Remembering
2. Define armature and field structure of synchronous machine. BTL-1 1 Remembering
3. Define mathematical description of a synchronous machine. BTL-1 1 Remembering
4. Distinguish between direct and quadrature axis flux linkage BTL-4 1 Analyzing
in synchronous machine.
5. Express the voltage equation for rotor in dq0 coordinates BTL-2 1 Understanding
6. Define physical interpretation of dq0 transformation. BTL-1 1 Remembering
7. Illustrate Swing Equation as two first order differential equation? BTL-3 1 Applying
8. Define park’s transformation. BTL-1 1 Remembering
9. Express the voltage equation for stator in dq0 coordinates. BTL-2 1 Understanding
10 Differentiate between stator self and stator mutual inductances. BTL-4 1 Analyzing
11 Describe stator to rotor mutual inductances? BTL-2 1 Understanding
12 Explain Lad reciprocal per unit system. BTL-5 1 Evaluating
13 Explain park transformation? BTL-4 1 Analyzing
14 Explain power invariant form of park’s transformation. BTL-5 1 Evaluating
15 Give the schematic diagram of rotor construction of BTL-2 1 Understanding
synchronous
16 Explain inertia constant and mechanical starting time BTL-4 1 Analyzing
. of synchronous machine?
17 Prepare the list of assumptions associated with the mathematical BTL-6 1 Creating
model of a synchronous machine?
18 Explain the effect of neglecting transformer emf in stator BTL-4 1 Analyzing
voltage
19 Define rotor angle stability. List out two categories of rotor BTL-1 1 Remembering
angle
20 Prepare the list of methods for producing changing flux linkages. BTL-6 1 Creating
PART – B

1 Explain the phasor representation and equivalent circuit used in the BTL-4 1 Analyzing
steady state analysis of synchronous machine in detail.
2 Discuss the procedure used to compute steady state values BTL-2 1 Understanding
ofsynchronous machines.
3. Draw the schematics of stator and rotor circuits of a synchronous BTL-4 1 Analyzing
machine and develop the basic equation of stator and rotor of
synchronous machine. Draw all the necessary illustrations.
4. (i) Explain the swing equation of a synchronous machine in detail BTL-5 1 Evaluating
and discuss the calculation of inertia constant.
(ii) Explain the two axis model of the synchronous machine with
amortisseur windings neglected.
5. (i) Write down the flux linkage and voltage equations of a BTL-3 1 Applying
synchronous machine from its model and there from formulate the
electromagnetic torque equation.
(ii) Describe shortly on Park’s transformation.
6. Describe briefly the per unit representation of Lad -reciprocal per BTL-1 1 Remembering
unit system and that from power invariant form of park’s
transformation.
7. Describe about the mathematical description of a synchronous BTL-1 1 Remembering
machine with required diagram.
8. Using the d-q variable model of synchronous machine with rotor BTL-3 1 Applying
having field winding and one q-axis winding .discuss the procedure
to compute the steady state values. Also calculate
δi,ed,eq,id,iq,ilq,ifd,efd,ψfd,ψ1q,Te for the generator parameters
given as

Assume that the generator is delivering rated MVA at 0.8(lag) pf at

rated voltage and the effect of saturation is neglected.
9. (i) The following data pertains to per-unit unsaturated values of d- BTL-5 1 Evaluating
axis reactance of a 500MW, 588 MVA,15.75KV,50Hz,2-pole turbo
generator on its rating: Xd =2.35; Xd’=0.253; Xd’’=0.172;
Xleakage=0.179. The direct axis open circuit time constants
are:T’ do =8.0 sec and T’’ do =0.04 seconds. Evaluate the elements
of the inductance matrix encountered in d-axis rotor winding
voltage equations using the appropriate data conversion
procedure.
(ii)Explain briefly the effect of neglecting transformer EMF
terms in stator voltage equation of the synchronous machine model
for stability analysis.
10. Develop the synchronous machine voltage and flux linkages BTL-6 1 Creating
equations in Park’s coordinates with the following Sign conventions:
(i) Source convention for stator windings and load convention
for field winding,
(ii) Flux linkage produced by a current in a winding carries the
same sign as the current and
(iii) The quadrature axis leads the direct axis in the direction of
rotor. Assume power –invariant form of Park’s
transformation. Also give the corresponding d and q axis
and corresponding equivalent circuit.
11. A s ynchronous generator is operating at rated speed and on no-load. BTL 2 1 Understanding
The open circuit vol tage is 1.0 pu. There is a sudden three phase
short circuit a t the g enerator terminals at t = O. Obtain expression
for , , an d as function of time. Assume that the transients in
the armature are neglected. Also neglect armature resistance.
12. A s ynchronous generator is operating at rated speed and on no-load. BTL 2 1 Understanding
The open circuit vol tage is 1.0 pu. There is a sudden three phase
short circuit a t the g enerator terminals at t = O. Obtain expression
for , , an d as function of time. Assume that the transients in
the armature a re also considered with Ra=0. Also neglect armature
resistance.
13. Draw the phasor diagram and derive the expressions for flux linkage BTL 1 1 Remembe
and stator and rotor voltage equations of a synchronous machine in dqo ring
coordinates.
14. Derive the various basic equations governing synchronous machine BTL 1 1 Remembe
and also write the basic assumptions necessary to develop basic ring
equations.
PART – C
1 A 555MVA, 24KV,0.9 p.f.,60Hz, 3phase,2 pole synchronous BTL 5 1 Evaluating
generator has the following inductances and resistances associated with
the stator and field windings: laa=3.2758+0.0458cos(2θ) mH ; lab=-
1.6379-0.0458cos(2θ+π/3)mH;lafd=40.0cosθmH Lffd=576.92mH;
Ra=0.0031Ω; Rfd=0.0715 Ω.
a. Determine Ld and Lq in henrys
b. If the stator leakage inductance Ll is 0.4129 mH, determine Lad and
Laq in Henrys
c. Using the machine rated values as the base values for the stator
quantities, determine the per unit values of the following in the Lad- base
reciprocal per unit system:
Ll, Lad, Laq, Ld, Lq,Lafd,Lffd, Lfd,Ra,Rfd
2 The following are the parameters in per unit on machine rating of a BTL 5 1 Evaluating
555MVA, 24KV, 0.9p.f., 60Hz, 3600RPMturbinegenerator
Ll=0.15,Lad=1.66Laq=1.61Lfd=0.165Rfd=0.0006, L1d=0.1713,
Rld=0.0284 Llq=0.7252, Rlq=0.00619, L2q=0.125,R2q=0.02368,
Ra=0.003,Lfkd is assumed to be equal to Lad.
When the generator is delivering rated MVA at 0.9p.f.(lag) and rated
terminal voltage,compute internal angle δ i in electrical degrees,
per unit values of ed, eq ,id,iq,i1d,i1q,i2q,ifdefd,ψfd, ψ1d ,ψ1q ,
ψ2q,Airgap torque Tein per unit and in Newton-meters.
Assume that the effect of magnetic saturation at the given
Operating condition is to reduce Lad and Laqto 83.5% of the value
given above. Compute the internal angle δi and field current ifd for the
above operating condition
,using the approximate equivalent circuit. Neglect Ra.

3 The following data pertains to per-unit unsaturated values of d-axis BTL 5 1 Evaluating
reactance of a 500MW, 588 MVA,15.75KV,50Hz,2-pole turbo generator
on its rating: Xd =2.35; Xd’=0.253; Xd’’=0.172; Xleakage=0.179. The
direct axis open circuit time constants are: T’do =8.0 sec and T’’do
=0.04 seconds. Evaluate the elements of the inductance matrix
encountered in d-axis rotor winding voltage equations using the
appropriate data conversion procedure.
(ii)Explain b r i e f l y t h e effect of neglecting transformer EMF
terms in stator voltage equation of the synchronous machine model for
stability analysis.
4 A 555MVA, 24KV,0.9 p.f.,60Hz, 3phase,2 pole synchronous generator has BTL 5 1 Evaluating
the following inductances and resistances associated with the stator and
field windings:
laa=3.2758+0.0458cos(2θ)mH ;
lab=-1.6379-0.0458cos(2θ+p/3)mH;
lafd=40.0cosθmH
Lffd=576.92mH;
Ra=0.00310;
Rfd=0.0715 0.
(i) Determine Ld and Lq in henrys
(ii). If the stator leakage inductance Ll is 0.4129 mH, determine Lad and
Laq in Henrys
(iii). Using the machine rated values as the base values for the
statorquantities, determine the per unit values of the following in the Lad
base reciprocal per unit system: Ll, Lad, Laq, Ld, Lq,Lafd,Lffd, Lfd,Ra,Rfd.
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SUBJECT : 1916201-POWER SYSTEM DYNAMICS
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UNIT II - MODELLING OF EXCITATION AND SPEED GOVERNING SYSTEMS

Excitation System Requirements; Elements of an Excitation System; Types of Excitation System; Control and protective
functions; IEEE (1992) block diagram for simulation of excitation systems. Turbine and Governing System Modeling:
Functional Block Diagram of Power Generation and Control, Schematic of a hydroelectric plant, classical transfer function
of a hydraulic turbine (no derivation), special characteristic of hydraulic turbine, electrical analogue of hydraulic turbine,
Governor for Hydraulic Turbine: Requirement for a transient droop, Block diagram of governor with transient droop
compensation, Steam turbine modeling: Single reheat tandem compounded type only and IEEE block diagram for dynamic
simulation; generic speed- governing system model for normal speed/load control function.

PART –A
Q.No Questions BT Level CO Competence
1. Define excitation system BTL 1 2 Remembering
2. Prepare the list of elements of an excitation systems BTL 6 2 Creating
3. Classify the different types of AC excitation system? BTL 3 2 Applying
4. Explain speed governing system? BTL 5 2 Evaluating
5. Illustrate the functional block diagram of the excitation control system. BTL 3 2 Applying
6. Classify the transfer function of hydraulic turbine BTL 3 2 Applying
7. Discuss the role of governor in hydraulic urbine? BTL 2 2 Understanding
8. Explain the characteristics of hydraulic cturbine BTL 5 2 Evaluating
9. Show the electrical analogue of hydraulic turbine BTL 3 2 Applying
10. Give the list of protective functions applied in modeling of BTL 2 2 Understanding
Excitation system
11. Give the block diagram of governor with transient droop compensation BTL 2 2 Understanding

12. Define steam turbine modeling BTL 1 2 Remembering

13. List the control functions used in modeling of excitation system BTL 1 2 Remembering
14. Define transient droop. List the requirements for transient droops? BTL 1 2 Remembering
15. Describe dynamic simulation BTL 2 2 Understanding
16. Define generic speed governing system model BTL 1 2 Remembering
17. Define turbine governing system BTL 1 2 Remembering
18. Compose the advantages of hydro electric plant BTL 6 2 Creating
19. Illustrate the difference between generic speed governing system model. BTL 3 2 Applying
ndturbine governingmodel
20. Explain load control function? BTL 4 2 Analyzing
PART – B
1. Discuss the elements of excitation system in detail.Also BTL 2 2 Understanding
explain the various control and protective scheme of excitation
system.
2. Describe in detail about the hydroelectric plant with its BTL 4 2 Analyzing
characteristics.
3. Discuss in detail the functional block diagram of the excitation control BTL 2 2 Understanding
system. What are the classification of Excitation systems?Explain in detail
with necessary equations and IEEEsimulation block diagrams for the DC
excitation system.
4. Draw the schematic of the potential source controlled BTL 4 2 Analyzing
Rectifier system and explain the operation in detail.
5. Describe in detail about the hydro electric plant with its characteristics. BTL 1 2 Remembering

6. What are the requirements must be satisfied by the excitation BTL 4 2 Analyzing
system? Draw block diagram of a typical excitation control system for a
large synchronous generator and explain each component in detail.
7. In detail describe three forms of static excitation systems with BTL 3 2 Applying
diagrams.
8. Illustrate the concept of turbine nd governing system modelling. BTL 1 2 Remembering
9. Describe the mathematical modeling for single reheat tandem- BTL 1 2 Remembering
10. (i)Using the block diagram shown in fig calculate(1)the lowest value of BTL 3 2 Applying
the droop(R) for which the speed control is stable and(2)the
value Of R for which the speed control is critically damped. The H-
constant of the generator is 5.0s and the water starting Time TW=4.0s.

11. Describe the block diagram of Governor with transient droop BTL 1 2 Remembering
12. Explain the mathematical model of the governor for hydraulic BTL 6 2
13. Explain the mathematical modeling of governor for hydraulic turbine. BTL 5 2 Evaluating
14. Discuss in detail about the Steam power plant with its characteristics. BTL 2 2 Understanding
PART – C
1. The blockdiagram shown in figurere presents BTL 5 2 Evaluating
Speed control of thermal unit feeding an isolated load.
Evaluate (i)the lowest valueof(R)forwhich the speed control
is stable and(ii)and value of R to yield critical damping.

2. A generator equipped with an alternator supplied controlled rectifier BTL 6 2 Creating

excitation system without load compensator is operating in steady state
with an output E FD of 2.598p.u. and a terminal voltage of
1.0p.u.Design the simulation block diagram recommended by
IEEE(1992) and compute Vref.Data for the excitation system model
(IEEE, 1992):
3. Describe the mathematical modeling for single reheat tandem- BTL 5 2 Evaluating
Compound steam turbine.

4. Design a block diagram to investigate the stability of hydraulic BTL 6 2 Creating

governor loop formed by the following blocks:(a)governor
represented by a simple gain (reciprocal of the droop)(b)non
ideal hydraulic turbine represented by a simple transfer function
with water starting time=2.0s.(c)Generator feeding an isolated
load represented by its inertia(H=5.0s) and damping ignored.
Determine (i) the lowest value of droop for which the speed
control is stable and (ii) value of Rto.
 UNIT III - SMALL-SIGNAL STABILITY ANALYSIS WITHOUT CONTROLLERS
Classification of Stability, Basic Concepts and Definitions: Rotor angle stability, The Stability
Phenomena. Fundamental Concepts of Stability of Dynamic Systems: State-space representation,
stability of dynamic system, Linearization, Eigen properties of the state matrix: Eigen values and
eigenvectors, modal matrices, Eigen value and stability, mode shape and participation factor. Single-
Machine Infinite Bus (SMIB) Configuration: Classical Machine Model stability analysis with numerical
example, Effects of Field Circuit Dynamics: synchronous machine, network and linearised system
equations, block diagram representation with K- constants; expression for K-constants (no derivation),
effect of field flux variation on system stability: analysis with numerical example.
PART – A
Q.No Quest BT Level CO Competence
1. Define the Classification of stability. BTL 3 3 Applying
2. Define the basic concept of rotor angle stability. BTL 1 3 Remembering
3. Describe the fundamental concept of stability of dynamic BTL 2 3 Understanding
4. Define rotor angle stability BTL 1 3 Remembering
5. Illustrate the state space representation? BTL 3 3 Applying
6. List the stability of dynamics systems BTL 1 3 Remembering
7. Define linearization in stability analysis BTL 1 3 Remembering
8. Prepare the Eigen properties of the state matrix BTL 6 3 Creating
9. Distinguish between Eigen values and Eigenvectors. BTL 2 3 Understanding
10. Discuss mode shape and participation factor? BTL 2 3 Understanding
11. Show the block diagram of SMIB configuration represented by BTL 3 3 Applying
classical Model.
12. List the effects of field circuit’s dynamics in synchronous BTL 1 3 Remembering
13. Infer the BTL 4 3 Analyzing
Classical machine model stability analysis with numerical
14. Express the linearised system equations BTL 2 3 Understanding
15. Illustrate the block diagram of synchronous machine with k BTL 3 3 Applying
constants
16. Explain the effect of field flux variation on system stability BTL 4 3 Analyzing
17. How does the global stability differ from localstability BTL 4 3 Analyzing
18. Explain the basic function of power system stabilizer? BTL 5 3 Evaluating
19. Differentiate between steady state and transient stability. BTL 4 3 Analyzing
20. Describe the SMIB configuration. BTL 2 3 Understanding
PART – B
1. (i)Briefly explain the fundamental concepts of stability of BTL 1 3 Remembering
dynamicSystems.
(ii) Why is linearization required for stability analysis?
Describe with the suitable example.
2. Obtain the equation for Eigen properties of the state matrix and BTL 6 3 Creating
its characteristics of Eigen value and stability.
3. Explainthesmallsignalstabilityofsinglemachineinfinitebussystem BTL 5 3 Evaluating
withClassical generator model. Derive all the necessary
equations.
4. Develop the following of field circuit’s dynamics. BTL 6 3 Creating
(a).Synchronous Machine equation& (b).Network equations
5. Briefly explain the single-machine infinite bus BTL 4 3 Analyzing
(SMIB)configuration.
6. Discussindetailtheeffectsoffieldcircuitdynamicsinsmallsignalstab BTL 2 3 Understanding
ility analysis.
7. Describe the state space representation in detail. BTL 1 3 Remembering
8. Evaluate the small signal stability analysis of the SMIB BTL 1 3 Remembering
configuration
as per the data given. Draw the Equivalent circuit for the SMIB
system and find the synchronizing torque coefficient, eigen
values, damping ratio, natural frequency and sensitivity w.r.t
KD=10. Data for the SMIB system
Generator: 588MVA, 500MW, 21KV, 50Hz; Ra=0.0023,
Xd=2.35, Xq=2.15,X’d=0.253,T’do=6.0s;H=3.07MW-
s/MVA,Step up transformer Leakage
reactance=j0.15Transmission line : Xpos=j1 per circuit. All
reactance in pu on 588 MVA . Initial Operating condition: Active
power out put of the generator P=0.85p.u; Reactive power output
Q=0.52p.u (lagging);terminal voltage of the generator
Vt=1.0p.u.Allresistances,shuntsincludinghalflinechargingandthese
riesimpedances between the double circuit transmission line and
infinite bus ignored. This assumptions yields external impedance
9. Two identical machines feed a common load. The impedance BTL 3 3 Applying
between each machine terminal and the load bus is 0+j0.8p.u.
on machine rated MVA. Other relevant data is given below. The
terminal voltage of each machine is 1.0p.u. Determine the
network equations in the individual machine rotor (d-q)
coordinates for small signal stability analysis. Assume uniform
damping and classical models for the machines; ignore
governor action.
Generator data: Both generators are identical, rating of each
=123.5MVA; reactance parameters of each machine on its
own rating are Xd=2.225,Xq =2.11, X’d =0.266,
T’do=7.0sec.Total kinetic energy stored at synchronous speed of
both machines=379.2MJ; rated frequency =50Hz.
Loading Data: Both generators are identically loaded; active
power output of each machine=0.5p.u. On total rated MVA;
power factor=0.85.choose the base MVA as 247. Also,
(i) Derive linearised network equations suitable for small
signal stability analysis.
(ii) Derive state equations for small signal stability analysis
(iii) Compute Eigen values and comment on stability.
Assume uniform damping and classical models for the
machines; ignore governor action.
10. Discuss the following terms in detail BTL 2 3 Understanding
(i) Effects of fields flux variation on system stability.
(ii) Mode shape and participation factor.
11. Explain the block diagram representation of small signal model BTL 1 3 Remembering
of single machine infinite bus system with K constants.
12. Describe the fundamental concept of stability for dynamic BTL 2 3 Understanding
systems.
13. Discuss about the effect of field flux linkage variation on power BTL 3 3 Applying
system stability. Draw the supporting diagram.
14. Differentiate total saturation from incremental saturation with BTL 4 3 Analyzing
diagram and write the procedure of state matric formulation.
PART C
1. Two identical machines feed a common load. BTL 5 3 Evaluating
The impedance between each machine terminal and the load
busis0+j0.8 p.u.on total ratedMVA.Other relevant data is given
below.The terminals a voltage of each machine is 1.0p.u.Ignore
damping and assume classical models for the
machines; ignore governor action and stator resistance.
Generator data: Both generators are identical,rating of
each=80MVA;reactance parameters of each machine on its
’
own rating are Xd=3.4p.u, Xq=3.28p.u.,X d=0.49p.u.,
T’do=6.0sec.Total kinetic energy stored at synchronous speed
of both machines=379.2MJ; rated frequency=60Hz. Loading
Data:Both generators are identically loaded; active power
output of each machine =0.5p.u.On total rated MVA;power
factor=0.85.choose the base MVA as160.
(i) Evaluate the network equations in the individual
machin rotor coordinates for small signal stability analysis.
(ii)Linearised network
Equations in the individual machine rotor coordinates (iii)
Numerical expression for electrical torque.
2. Summarize the effects of field circuit dynamics in small signal BTL 5 3 Evaluating
Stability analysis.
3. Develop the equation for Eigen properties of the state matrix and BTL 6 3 Creating
its characteristics of Eigen value and stability.
4. The figure shows the system representation applicable to a BTL 5 3 Evaluating
thermal Generating station consisting of four 555MVA,
24KV, 60 Hz units.

The network reactances shown in figare in per unit

on2220MVA,24KVbase.Resistances are assumed to be
negligible .The post fault system condition in per unit
onthe2220MVA, 24KVbase is as follows.
P=0.9 Q=0.3 over excited Et=1.0∟36°EB=0.99 ∟0°.
The generators are to be modeled as a single equivalent
generator to represented by the classical model with the
following parameters expressed in per unit on 2220MVA, 24KV
base H=3.5MWs/MVA.a) Write the linearise equation of the
system. Evaluate the eigen value damping frequency of
oscillation in Hz, damping ratio and under damped natural
frequency for each of the following values of damping
coefficient KD=10.(b) For KD=10 find the left and right eigen
vectors and participation matrix.
 UNIT IV - SMALL-SIGNAL STABILITY ANALYSIS WITH CONTROLLERS
Effects Of Excitation System: Equations with definitions of appropriate K-constants and simple
thyristor excitation system and AVR, block diagram with the excitation system, analysis of effect of
AVR on synchronizing and damping components using a numerical example, Power System Stabilizer: Block
diagram with AVR and PSS, Illustration of principle of PSS application with numerical example, Block
diagram of PSS with description, system state matrix including PSS, analysis of stability with numerical a
example. Multi-Machine Configuration: Equations in a common reference frame, equations in individual machine rotor
coordinates, illustration of formation of system state matrix for a two-machine system with classical models for
synchronous machines, illustration of stability analysis using a numerical example. Principle behind small-signal
stability improvement methods: delta-omega and delta P-omega stabilizers. Metheds of improving stability.

PART – A
Q.No Question BT Level CO Competence
1. Give the effect of excitation system BTL 2 4 Understanding
2. Define the simple thyristor excitation system BTL 1 4 Remembering
3. Show the block diagram with the excitation system BTL 3 4 Applying
4. Define power system stabilizer BTL 1 4 Remembering
5. Discuss the need for AVR? BTL 2 4 Understanding
6. Differentiate between AVR&PSS. BTL 4 4 Analyzing
7. Illustrate the principle of PSS application. BTL 3 4 Applying
8. Give the equations in a common reference frame of multi machine. BTL 2 4 Understanding
9. Classify the model for synchronous machines BTL 3 4 Applying
10. Define delta-omega stabilizers and p-omega stabilizers. BTL 1 4 Remembering
11. Differentiate between delta-omega&deltap-omega stabilizers BTL 4 4 Analyzing
12. Define PSS. BTL 1 4 Remembering
13. Illustrate the formation of system state matrix for a two machine BTL 3 4 Applying
system
14. Define stabilization. BTL 1 4 Remembering
15. List the function of controllers used in small signal stability analysis BTL 1 4 Remembering
16. Define system state matrix. BTL 1 4 Remembering
17. Compose the principle behind the small signal stability BTL 6 4 Creating
improvements.
18. Explain excitation BTL 5 4 Evaluating
19. Define K-constant. BTL 1 4 Remembering
20. What are the small signal stability improvement methods? BTL 1 4 Remembering
PART – B
1. Explain the stability analysis of a two machine system with classical BTL 4 4 Analyzing
model for a synchronous machine.
2. Draw and explain the block diagram representation with exciter and BTL 5 4 Evaluating
AVR.
3. Summarize the technical notes on the small stability improvement BTL 5 4 Evaluating
methods.
4. Summarize the technical notes on the small stability of multi BTL 2 4 Understanding
machine system.
5. (i)Explain the block diagram of power system stabilizer with AVR BTL 4 4 Analyzing
in detail.
(ii) Explain a simple thyristor excitation system and AVR
6. Draw the schematic diagram of P omega stabilizer and delta omega BTL 3 4 Applying
stabilizer and compare their properties and operation in detail.
7. Briefly explain the principles of PSS applications with numerical BTL 3 4 Applying
examples
 8. Briefly differentiate between the delta omega & delta p-omega BTL 4 4 Analyzing
stabilizers
9. Develop the state equation model for the multi machine system with BTL 6 4 Creating
one axis model.
10. Discuss in detail with necessary equations and block diagram of BTL 2 4 Understanding
SMIB configuration with the inclusion of PSS and the effect of
increasing the phase lead provided by the PSS.
11. Discuss about shaft speed signal based stabilizer and frequency BTL 1 4 Remembering
based stabilizer operation.
12. Write a short note on (i) Stabiliser limits and (ii) Stabiliser signal BTL 1 4 Remembering
washout stabilizer gain.
13. In detail explain the operation of thyristor excitation system with BTL 1 4 Remembering
AVR and examine the effect of AVR on synchronizing and damping
torque components.
14. Discuss the behavior of thyristor excitation system with AVR and BTL 1 4 Remembering
PSS.
PART – C
1. (i)Briefly Illustrate the formation of system state matrix for a two BTL 4 4 Analyzing
machine system with classical models.
2. Design a small signal model of single machine infinite bus system BTL 6 4 Creating
with Kco.
3. Compare the properties and operation in detail of P omega stabilizer BTL 5 4 Evaluating
and delta omega stabilizer with schematic diagram.
4. Formulate the state equation model for the multi machine system with BTL 6 4 Creating
one axis model.
 UNIT V ENHANCEMENT OF SMALL SIGNAL STABILITY
Power System Stabilizer – Stabilizer based on shaft speed signal (delta omega) – Delta –P-Omega
stabilizer-Frequency-based stabilizers – Digital Stabilizer – Excitation control design – Exciter gain –
Phase lead compensation – Stabilizing signal washout stabilizer gain – Stabilizer limits
PART – A
Q.No Questions BT Level CO Competence
1. Explain power stabilizer BTL 4 5 Analyzing
2. List the types of stabilizers. BTL 1 5 Remembering
3. Explain small signal stability? BTL 5 5 Evaluating
4. Define exciter gain BTL 1 5 Remembering
5. Describe phase lead compensation BTL 2 5 Understanding
6. Give the stabilizer limits BTL 2 5 Understanding
7. Define frequency based stabilizers BTL 1 5 Remembering
8. Comparison between delta omega& deltap-omega stabilizers BTL 5 5 Evaluating
9. Discuss enhancement of small signal stability BTL 2 5 Understanding
10. Describe shaft speed signal? BTL 2 5 Understanding
11. On what basis the stabilizers are classified? BTL 4 5 Analyzing
12. Prepare the list of merits & demerits of digital stabilizers BTL 3 5 Applying
13. List the applications of frequency based stabilizers BTL 1 5 Remembering

14. Write the expression for stabilizing signal washout stabilizer gain. BTL 1 5 Remembering
15. Explain how to enhance the signal stability BTL 3 5 Applying
16. Classify the power system stabilizers BTL 1 5 Remembering
17. Comparison between phase lead &lag compensations BTL 5 5 Evaluating
18. Compose the need for digital stabilizer. BTL 6 5 Creating
19. Prepare the list of major disadvantages associated with BTL 6 5 Creating
delta-omega stabilizer?
20. Explain stabilizer gain. BTL 4 5 Analyzing
PART – B
1. What is power system stabilizer and why it is used?How can you BTL 6 5 Creating
design a power system stabilizer?

2. Explain the Special techniques for the analysis of very large BTL 4 5 Analyzing
systems.
3. Explain the following briefly: BTL 4 5 Analyzing
(a).Digital excitation
(b).Design of Phase lead compensation.
4. Discuss the role of power system stabilizers for the enhancement of BTL 2 5 Understanding
small signal stability
5. Explain the following briefly: BTL 5 5 Evaluating
(a). Digital stabilizers
(b). Excitation control design
6. Describe briefly the stabilizing signal washout stabilizer gain with BTL 1 5 Remembering
some examples
7. Briefly differentiate between delta omega & delta p-omega BTL 2 5 Understanding
stabilizers.
8. Explain in detail with necessary equation and block diagram the BTL 4 5 Analyzing
Supplementary control of synchronous machine excitation using
three types of PSS.
9. Write short notes on: BTL 5 5 Evaluating
(i) Digital Stabiliser
(ii) Phase lead compensation and
(iii) Delta –P-Omega stabilizer.
10. (i)Compare the properties of P-Omega stabilizer and Delta Omega BTL 5 5 Evaluating
stabilizer.
(ii)Explain with a neat function block diagram, the excitation
control design.
11. Draw the schematic diagrams of P omega stabilizer and delta omega BTL 1 5 Remembering
stabilizer and compare their properties and operation in detail.
12. Explain the following: BTL 1 5 Remembering
(i) Phase lead compensation (ii) Excitation control design..
 13. What are power system stabilizers? Explain the alternative type of BTL 1 5 Remembering
PSS.
14. Explain the operation of stabilizer based on shaft speed signal. BTL 2 5 Understanding
PART – C
1. (i) Explain with a neat schematic diagram the operation of a power BTL 5 5 Evaluating
system stabilizer.
(ii) Explain with a neat diagram the frequency based stabilizer.
2. Explain the generator tripping and what are the types of control BTL 6 5 Creating
measures for improving system stability.
3. Summarize the role of power system stabilizers for the BTL 4 5 Analyzing
enhancement of small signal stability.
4. Design a Power system stabilizer (PSS). BTL 6 5 Creating

COURSE OUTCOMES (CO):

1. Learners will be able to understand on dynamic modeling of synchronous machine.
2. Learners will be able to understand the modeling of excitation and speed governing
system for stability analysis.
3. Learners will attain knowledge about stability of dynamic systems.
4. Learners will understand the significance about small signal stability analysis with
controllers.
5. Learners will understand the enhancement of small signal stability.