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The document outlines a series of questions for an assignment on power systems, focusing on topics such as congestion management, ancillary services, and energy markets. It includes one-mark, five-mark, and ten-mark questions that cover definitions, concepts, and detailed explanations related to power system reliability and efficiency. The assignment aims to assess understanding of key principles and practices in managing power system operations.

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RPS Assignment

The document outlines a series of questions for an assignment on power systems, focusing on topics such as congestion management, ancillary services, and energy markets. It includes one-mark, five-mark, and ten-mark questions that cover definitions, concepts, and detailed explanations related to power system reliability and efficiency. The assignment aims to assess understanding of key principles and practices in managing power system operations.

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RPS ASSIGNMENT -3 & 4

One-Mark Questions

1. What does ATC stand for in congestion management?


2. Define the term "congestion" in the context of power systems.
3. What is Locational Marginal Pricing (LMP)?
4. Name one method of capacity alleviation in transmission congestion management.
5. What is the main purpose of curtailment in congestion management?
6. What are ancillary services in the context of power systems?
7. Define "start capability service" in ancillary services.
8. What is the loss of opportunity cost in energy markets?
9. Name one international practice of ancillary services.
10. What does co-optimization refer to in energy and reserve services?

Five-Mark Questions

1. Explain the importance of congestion management in power systems.


2. Differentiate between Available Transfer Capability (ATC) and Total Transfer
Capability (TTC).
3. Describe the concept of nodal pricing and its significance in transmission congestion
management.
4. Discuss the effects of congestion on power system stability and pricing.
5. What is Transfer Reliability Margin (TRM), and why is it essential for congestion
management?
6. Explain the difference between re-dispatching and counter-trade as methods of
managing congestion.
7. Explain the purpose of ancillary services in maintaining power system reliability.
8. Discuss the concept of co-optimization of energy and reserve services in power
markets.
9. Describe the types of ancillary services and their respective roles in grid stability.
10. What is start capability service, and why is it important for power systems?
11. Explain the concept of "loss of opportunity cost" and its relevance to ancillary service
pricing.
12. Provide an overview of the different markets for ancillary services and how they
support energy reliability.

Ten-Mark Questions

1. Derive the expression for the EMF equation of a transformer and discuss its significance
in power transmission.
2. Explain the working and applications of a DC motor with emphasis on types, torque-
speed characteristics, and efficiency.
3. Discuss in detail the methods of power factor improvement in electrical systems and
their impact on energy efficiency.
4. Explain the construction, working, and applications of a synchronous generator,
highlighting the concept of voltage regulation.
5. Analyze and compare various electrical transmission line configurations, including
short, medium, and long transmission lines, focusing on parameters like resistance,
inductance, and capacitance.
6. Describe the provisions of ancillary services and discuss their impact on power system
operations and reliability.
7. Analyze the markets for ancillary services, including their design, participants, and
pricing mechanisms.
8. Explain in detail the co-optimization of energy and reserve services. Why is it
important, and how does it improve overall efficiency in the power market?
9. Compare international practices of ancillary services, focusing on approaches in
different regions or countries and the impact on market performance.
10. Discuss the types and importance of start capability service, including examples of how
it is managed in different ancillary service markets.

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