SIDDHARTH INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY: PUTTUR-517583

Descriptive test -I
Class: VI B.Tech I Sem Branch : EEE.
Subject: ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS
Date: 16-09-2019 Max.Marks:30 Time: 9-30AM 11-00AM
Name of the Student: Roll No:
Answer all the questions
Each Question carries 10 marks
1. Explain the following terms. [L1] 2*5=10M

(a) Primary distribution (b) secondary distribution (c)Two wire DC distribution

(d)three wire DC distribution (e)Types of distribution systems
or
2. (a) Discuss about load modeling and characteristics. [L2] 5M
(b) A generating station has a connected load of 43MW, maximum demand of 20MW and the
units generated being 61 * 106 units /annum. Calculate (i) demand factor (ii) load factor [L3] 5M
3. (a)Explain design considerations and requirements in distribution systems. [L3] 5M
(b)Explain connection scheme of distribution system. [L3] 5M
or
4. Derive the equations for voltage drop and power loss in a radial feeder with uniformly
distributed load fed at one end? [L5]
10M
5. A two wire DC distributor AB is fed from both ends the voltage is maintained as 230V at A and
235V at B. Total length of the distributor is 200m. The loads are tapped as follows: 25A at 50m from
A, 50A at 75m from A, 30A at 100m from A and 40A at 150m from A.The resistance per km of one
conductor is 0.3ohms. Calculate current in various sections and minimum voltage point. [L3] 10M
or
6. A 2 wires dc distributor cable AB is 2km long and supplies loads of 100A,150A,200A and
50A situated 500m,1000m,1600m and 2000m from the feeding point A. Each conductor has
a resistance of 0.01ohm per 1000m.calculate potential difference at each load point if a
Potential difference of 300V is maintained at point A. [L3] 10M
Prepared by : P.Chandra Sekhar
 SIDDHARTH INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY: PUTTUR-517583
Descriptive test -I
Class: VI B.Tech I Sem Branch : EEE.
Subject: ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS
Date: 16-09-2019 Max.Marks:30 Time: 9-30AM 11-00AM
Name of the Student: Roll No:
SIDDHARTH INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY: PUTTUR-517583
Descriptive test -I
Class: VI B.Tech I Sem Branch : EEE.
Subject: ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS
Date: 16-09-2019 Max.Marks:30 Time: 9-30AM 11-00AM
Name of the Student: Roll No:
Answer all the questions
Each Question carries 10 marks
1. Explain the following terms. [L2] 2*5=10M
(a) Diversity Factor (b) Plant use factor (c) Maximum demand
(d) Utilization factor (e) Connected load.
or
2. A generating station has 25MW, a load factor of 60%, a plant capacity factor of 50% and plant
use factor of 72%. Find (i) reserve capacity of plant (ii) daily energy produced and (iii)
Maximum energy produced. [L3] 10M
3. (a) Briefly discuss different types of distribution systems? [L2] 5M
(b) Compare AC and DC distribution systems? [L2] 5M
or
4. A 2 wire dc ring distributor is 300m long and is fed at 240V at point A. At point B 150m from
A, a load of 120A is taken and at C, 100m in the opposite direction, a load of 80A is taken.
If the resistance per 100m of single conductor is 0.03Ω. Find
(i) Current in each section of distributor (ii).Voltage at points B and C [L3] 10M
5. A single –phase distributor 2Km long supplies a load of 120 A at 0.8 p.F lagging at its far end
and a load of 80A at 0.9 p.f lagging at its midpoint. Both power factors are referred to the
voltage at far end. The resistance and reactance per Km (go and return) are 0.05 ohm and 0.1
ohm respectively. If the voltage at the far end is maintained at 230 Volts, calculate (i) Voltage at
sending end and (ii) Phase angle between voltages at the two ends.[L3] 10M
or
6. Discuss different types of loads in distribution system and explain their characteristics [L2] 10M

Prepared by P. Chandra Sekhar