B.TechSemester 52024-25Power System IBEE501

Power System I (BEE501) - AKTU Question Paper 2024-25

B.Tech · Semester 5 · Free PDF Download

This is the official AKTU Power System I Previous Year Question Paper for B.Tech Semester 5, academic session 2024-25. Published by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU/UPTU), Lucknow. Free PDF download — no login required.

Course:B.Tech
Semester:Semester 5
Session:2024-25
University:AKTU / UPTU

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Power System I (BEE501) — complete question paper · 70 marks · 3 Hours

Section AAttempt all questions in brief. 2 x 07 = 14
  • a
    Describe the renewable and no n-renewable energy resources. CO
  • b
    Define these terms: (i) Demand Factor (ii) Diversity Factor, CO
  • c
    What do you understand by singl e line diagram in power system. CO
  • d
    Define the term per unit system and also explain their signifi cance CO
  • e
    Describe the factors affecting sag of an overhead transmission lines. CO
  • f
    What do you mean by se lf GMD & mutual GMD? CO
  • g
    Explain the term insulation and also explain the types of insu lating materials. CO
Section BAttempt any three of the following: 07 x 3 = 21
  • a
    Explain the basic structure of smart grid and also explain t he importance of IT equipment in the power system. CO
  • b
    What are corona effects? Explai n the factors which affects t he corona loss and how it is reduced? CO
  • c
    Each conductor of a three-phase overhead line is suspended f rom a cross arm of steel tower by a string of 4 suspension insulators. The voltage across the second unit is 14.2 KV and across the third 20 KV. F ind the voltage between the conductors and the string efficiency
  • d
    Derive an expression for capacitance of a symmetrical three phase lines. CO
  • e
    Draw the layout and explain the oil-filled cables. CO
Section CAttempt any one part of the following: 07 x 1 = 07
  • a
    The yearly load duration curve of a power plant is a straigh t line. The maximum load is 500 MW, and the minimum load is 400 MW. The capacity of the plant is 750 MW. Find (a) Plant Capacity factor (b) Load Factor (c) Utilization factor (d) Reserve Capacity
  • b
    Draw the block diagram and explain the working of thermal po wer plants. CO
  • a
    Compare the volume of conductor materialrequired for a d.c. 3-wire system and 3-phase, 3-wire syste m on the basis of equalmaximum potential difference between one conductor and earth. Make suitable assumptions
  • b
    Sketch the T & π model of medium transmission lines and expl ain their parameters. CO
  • a
    Explain the methods of calculating sag and tension of overhe ad transmission lines at unequal level of ground. CO
  • b
    What are insulators? Explain their types and applications wi th neat and clean diagram. CO
  • a
    A three phase 50 Hz line co nsists of three conductors each o f diameter 21 mm. The spacing between the conductors is as follows: Find the inductance and inductive reactance per phase per km of the line
  • b
    Derive an expression for the inductance of symmetrical three phase line. What is meant by the term equivalent spacing? State its significance. CO
  • a
    Explain in detail grading of the overhead cables. CO
  • b
    Determine the overall diameter of a single core cable and it s most economical diameter when working on a 3 phase 275 KV system. Th e maximum permissible stress in th e dielectric is not to exceed 1 5 KV/

Question text is extracted from the official AKTU question paper PDF above. Hindi translations are omitted — every question is printed in English in the original paper. Last verified: 2026-08-23.

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