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GATE Electrical 2015 Set 2 | Question: 6
A $3$-phase balanced load which has a power factor of $0.707$ is connected to a balanced supply. The power consumed by the load is $5$ kW. The power is measured by the two-wattmeter method. The readings of the two wattmeters are $3.94$ kW and $1.06$ kW $2.50$ kW and $2.50$ kW $5.00$ kW and $0.00$ kW $2.96$ kW and $2.04$ kW
A $3$-phase balanced load which has a power factor of $0.707$ is connected to a balanced supply. The power consumed by the load is $5$ kW. The power is measured by the tw...
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GATE Electrical 2015 Set 1 | Question: 54
Find the transfer function $\dfrac{Y(s)}{X(s)}$ of the system given below $\dfrac{G_{1}}{1-HG_{1}} + \dfrac{G_{2}}{1-HG_{2}} \\$ $\dfrac{G_{1}}{1+HG_{1}} + \dfrac{G_{2}}{1+HG_{2}} \\$ $\dfrac{G_{1}+G_{2}}{1+H (G_{1}+G_{2})} \\$ $\dfrac{G_{1}+G_{2}}{1-H (G_{1}+G_{2})}$
Find the transfer function $\dfrac{Y(s)}{X(s)}$ of the system given below$\dfrac{G_{1}}{1-HG_{1}} + \dfrac{G_{2}}{1-HG_{2}} \\$$\dfrac{G_{1}}{1+HG_{1}} + \dfrac{G_{2}}{1+...
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GATE Electrical 2015 Set 1 | Question: 42
Determine the correctness or otherwise of the following Assertion $[a]$ and the Reason $[r]$ ... $[a]$ and $[r]$ are false. $[a]$ is false and $[r]$ is true.
Determine the correctness or otherwise of the following Assertion $[a]$ and the Reason $[r]$.Assertion: Fast decoupled load flow method gives approximate load flow soluti...
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GATE Electrical 2015 Set 1 | Question: 43
A $50 \text{ Hz}$ generating unit has H-constant of $2 \text{ MJ/MVA}$. The machine is initially operating in steady state at synchronous speed, and producing $1 \:pu$ of real power. The initial value of the rotor angle $\delta$ ... power to remain at $1 \: pu$, the value of $\delta$ in degrees, $0.02$ second after the fault is _________.
A $50 \text{ Hz}$ generating unit has H-constant of $2 \text{ MJ/MVA}$. The machine is initially operating in steady state at synchronous speed, and producing $1 \:pu$ of...
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GATE Electrical 2015 Set 1 | Question: 44
A sustained three-phase fault occurs in the power system shown in the figure. The current and voltage phasors during the fault (on a common reference), after the natural transients have died down, are also shown. Where is the fault located? Location $P$ Location $Q$ Location $R$ Location $S$
A sustained three-phase fault occurs in the power system shown in the figure. The current and voltage phasors during the fault (on a common reference), after the natural ...
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GATE Electrical 2015 Set 1 | Question: 51
Two single-phase transformers $T_{1}$ and $T_{2}$ each rated at $500$ kVA are operated in parallel. Percentage impedances of $T_{1}$ and $T_{2}$ are $(1 + j6)$ and $(0.8 + j4.8)$, respectively. To share a load of $1000$ kVA at $0.8$ lagging power factor, the contribution of $T_{2}$ (in kVA) is _______.
Two single-phase transformers $T_{1}$ and $T_{2}$ each rated at $500$ kVA are operated in parallel. Percentage impedances of $T_{1}$ and $T_{2}$ are $(1 + j6)$ and $(0.8 ...
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GATE Electrical 2015 Set 1 | Question: 41
Consider the economic dispatch problem for a power plant having two generating units. The fuel costs in Rs/MWh along with the generation limits for the two units are given below: ... $200 \: MW$ is _______.
Consider the economic dispatch problem for a power plant having two generating units. The fuel costs in Rs/MWh along with the generation limits for the two units are give...
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GATE Electrical 2015 Set 1 | Question: 23
The primary mmf is least affected by the secondary terminal conditions in a Power transformer. Potential transformer. Current transformer. Distribution transformer.
The primary mmf is least affected by the secondary terminal conditions in aPower transformer.Potential transformer.Current transformer.Distribution transformer.
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GATE Electrical 2015 Set 1 | Question: 22
The self inductance of the primary winding of a single phase, $50$ Hz, transformer is $800$ mH, and that of the secondary winding is $600$ mH. The mutual inductance between these two windings is $480$ mH. The secondary winding of this transformer is ... . In this condition, what is the effective inductance (in mH) seen by the source? $416$ $440$ $200$ $920$
The self inductance of the primary winding of a single phase, $50$ Hz, transformer is $800$ mH, and that of the secondary winding is $600$ mH. The mutual inductance betwe...
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GATE Electrical 2015 Set 1 | Question: 17
Base load power plants are P: wind farms. Q: run-of-river plants. R: nuclear power plants. S: diesel power plants. P, Q and S only P, R and S only P, Q and R only Q and R only
Base load power plants areP: wind farms.Q: run-of-river plants.R: nuclear power plants.S: diesel power plants.P, Q and S onlyP, R and S onlyP, Q and R onlyQ and R only
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GATE Electrical 2015 Set 1 | Question: 16
Consider a HVDC link which uses thyristor based line-commutated converters as shown in the figure. For a power flow of $750$ MW from System $1$ to System $2$ ... $V_{1} = −500 \text{ kV} , V_{2} = −485 \text{ kV} $ and $I = −1.5 \text{ kA}$
Consider a HVDC link which uses thyristor based line-commutated converters as shown in the figure. For a power flow of $750$ MW from System $1$ to System $2$, the voltage...
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GATE Electrical 2015 Set 1 | Question: 12
A steady current $I$ is flowing in the $-x$ direction through each of two infinitely long wires at $y = \pm \dfrac{L}{2}$ as shown in the figure. The permeability of the medium is $\mu_{0}$. The $\overrightarrow{B}$-field at $(0,L,0)$ ... $+\dfrac{4\mu _{0}I}{3\Pi L} \hat{Z} \\$ $0 \\$ $-\dfrac{3\mu _{0}I}{4\Pi L} \hat{Z}$
A steady current $I$ is flowing in the $-x$ direction through each of two infinitely long wires at $y = \pm \dfrac{L}{2}$ as shown in the figure. The permeability of the ...
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GATE Electrical 2016 Set 2 | Question: 54
An energy meter, having meter constant of $1200$ revolutions/kWh, makes $20$ revolutions in $30$ seconds for a constant load. The load, in $kW$, is __________.
An energy meter, having meter constant of $1200$ revolutions/kWh, makes $20$ revolutions in $30$ seconds for a constant load. The load, in $kW$, is __________.
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GATE Electrical 2016 Set 2 | Question: 53
Two identical unloaded generators are connected in parallel as shown in the figure. Both the generators are having positive, negative and zero sequence impedances of $j0.4$ p.u., $j0.3$ p.u. and $j0.15$ p.u., respectively. If the pre-fault ... a line-to-ground $(L-G)$ fault at the terminals of the generators, the fault current, in p.u., is ___________.
Two identical unloaded generators are connected in parallel as shown in the figure. Both the generators are having positive, negative and zero sequence impedances of $j0....
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GATE Electrical 2016 Set 2 | Question: 51
Three single-phase transformers are connected to form a delta-star three-phase transformer of $110$ kV/ $11$ kV. The transformer supplies at $11$ kV a load of $8$ MW at $0.8$ p.f. lagging to a nearby plant. Neglect the transformer losses. The ratio of phase currents in delta side to star side is $1 : 10\sqrt{3}$ $10\sqrt{3} : 1$ $1 : 10$ $\sqrt{3} : 10$
Three single-phase transformers are connected to form a delta-star three-phase transformer of $110$ kV/ $11$ kV. The transformer supplies at $11$ kV a load of $8$ MW at $...
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GATE Electrical 2016 Set 2 | Question: 44
A single-phase, $2$ kVA, $100/200$ V transformer is reconnected as an auto-transformer such that its $kVA$ rating is maximum. The new rating, in $kVA$, is ______.
A single-phase, $2$ kVA, $100/200$ V transformer is reconnected as an auto-transformer such that its $kVA$ rating is maximum. The new rating, in $kVA$, is ______.
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GATE Electrical 2016 Set 2 | Question: 41
The power consumption of an industry is $500$ kVA, at $0.8$ p.f. lagging. A synchronous motor is added to raise the power factor of the industry to unity. If the power intake of the motor is $100$ kW, the p.f. of the motor is ___________.
The power consumption of an industry is $500$ kVA, at $0.8$ p.f. lagging. A synchronous motor is added to raise the power factor of the industry to unity. If the power in...
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GATE Electrical 2016 Set 2 | Question: 40
At no load condition, a $3$-phase, $50$ Hz, lossless power transmission line has sending-end and receiving-end voltages of $400$ kV and $420$ kV respectively. Assuming the velocity of traveling wave to be the velocity of light, the length of the line, in km, is ____________.
At no load condition, a $3$-phase, $50$ Hz, lossless power transmission line has sending-end and receiving-end voltages of $400$ kV and $420$ kV respectively. Assuming th...
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GATE Electrical 2016 Set 2 | Question: 38
The single line diagram of a balanced power system is shown in the figure. The voltage magnitude at the generator internal bus is constant and $1.0$ p.u. The p.u. reactances of different components in the system are ... transferred during the pre-fault condition to the maximum real power that can be transferred under the faulted condition is _________.
The single line diagram of a balanced power system is shown in the figure. The voltage magnitude at the generator internal bus is constant and $1.0$ p.u. The p.u. reactan...
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GATE Electrical 2016 Set 2 | Question: 36
In the balanced $3$-phase, $50$ Hz, circuit shown below, the value of inductance $(L)$ is $10$ mH. The value of the capacitance $(C)$ for which all the line currents are zero, in millifarads, is ___________.
In the balanced $3$-phase, $50$ Hz, circuit shown below, the value of inductance $(L)$ is $10$ mH. The value of the capacitance $(C)$ for which all the line currents are ...
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GATE Electrical 2016 Set 2 | Question: 35
The $z$-parameters of the two port network shown in the figure are $z_{11}=40\Omega, z_{12}=60\Omega, z_{21}=80\Omega$ and $z_{22}=100\Omega$. The average power delivered to $R_{L}=20\Omega$, in watts, is ________.
The $z$-parameters of the two port network shown in the figure are $z_{11}=40\Omega, z_{12}=60\Omega, z_{21}=80\Omega$ and $z_{22}=100\Omega$. The average power delivered...
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GATE Electrical 2016 Set 2 | Question: 13
A power system with two generators is shown in the figure below. The system (generators, buses and transmission lines) is protected by six overcurrent relays $R_{1}$ to $R_{6}$ ... are $R_{1}, R_{2}$ $R_{2}, R_{6}$ $R_{2}, R_{5}$ $R_{1}, R_{6}$
A power system with two generators is shown in the figure below. The system (generators, buses and transmission lines) is protected by six overcurrent relays $R_{1}$ to $...
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GATE Electrical 2016 Set 2 | Question: 14
A power system has $100$ buses including $10$ generator buses. For the load flow analysis using Newton-Raphson method in polar coordinates, the size of the Jacobian is $189 \times 189$ $100 \times 100$ $90 \times 90$ $180 \times 180$
A power system has $100$ buses including $10$ generator buses. For the load flow analysis using Newton-Raphson method in polar coordinates, the size of the Jacobian is$18...
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GATE Electrical 2016 Set 2 | Question: 15
The inductance and capacitance of a $400$ kV, three-phase, $50$ Hz lossless transmission line are $1.6$ mH/km/phase and $10$ nF/km/phase respectively. The sending end voltage is maintained at $400$ kV. To maintain a ... at the receiving end, when the line is delivering $300$ MW load, the shunt compensation required is Capacitive Inductive Resistive Zero
The inductance and capacitance of a $400$ kV, three-phase, $50$ Hz lossless transmission line are $1.6$ mH/km/phase and $10$ nF/km/phase respectively. The sending end vol...
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GATE Electrical 2016 Set 2 | Question: 12
The voltage $(V)$ and current $(A)$ across a load are as follows. $v(t)=100\sin$ (ωt), $i(t)=10\sin(ωt-60°) + 2\sin(3ωt)+5\sin(5ωt)$ The average power consumed by the load, in $W$, is _________.
The voltage $(V)$ and current $(A)$ across a load are as follows.$v(t)=100\sin$ (ωt),$i(t)=10\sin(ωt-60°) + 2\sin(3ωt)+5\sin(5ωt)$The average power consumed by the l...
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GATE Electrical 2016 Set 1 | Question: 51
A single-phase transmission line has two conductors each of $10$ mm radius. These are fixed at a center-to-center distance of $1$ m in a horizontal plane. This is now converted to a three-phase transmission line by introducing a third ... more than that of the inductance per conductor of the single-phase system. The distance $D$, in meters, is _________.
A single-phase transmission line has two conductors each of $10$ mm radius. These are fixed at a center-to-center distance of $1$ m in a horizontal plane. This is now con...
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GATE Electrical 2016 Set 1 | Question: 49
A single-phase, $22 kVA, 2200 V/ 220 V, 50 Hz$, distribution transformer is to be connected as an auto-transformer to get an output voltage of $2420 V$. Its maximum $kVA$ rating as an autotransformer is $22$ $24.2$ $242$ $2420$
A single-phase, $22 kVA, 2200 V/ 220 V, 50 Hz$, distribution transformer is to be connected as an auto-transformer to get an output voltage of $2420 V$. Its maximum $kVA$...
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GATE Electrical 2016 Set 1 | Question: 42
If the star side of the star-delta transformer shown in the figure is excited by a negative sequence voltage, then $V_{AB}$ leads $V_{ab}$ by $60^\circ$ $V_{AB}$ lags $V_{ab}$ by $60^\circ$ $V_{AB}$ leads $V_{ab}$ by $30^\circ$ $V_{AB}$ lags $V_{ab}$ by $30^\circ$
If the star side of the star-delta transformer shown in the figure is excited by a negative sequence voltage, then$V_{AB}$ leads $V_{ab}$ by $60^\circ$$V_{AB}$ lags $V_{a...
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GATE Electrical 2016 Set 1 | Question: 41
A $30 MVA$, $3$-phase, $50 Hz$, $13.8 kV$, star-connected synchronous generator has positive, negative and zero sequence reactances, $15\%$, $15\%$ and $5\%$ respectively. A reactance $(X_{n})$ is connected between the neutral of the ... The value of $X_{n}$ (in p.u.) that will limit the positive sequence generator current to $4270 \: A$ is ________.
A $30 MVA$, $3$-phase, $50 Hz$, $13.8 kV$, star-connected synchronous generator has positive, negative and zero sequence reactances, $15\%$, $15\%$ and $5\%$ respectively...
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GATE Electrical 2016 Set 1 | Question: 40
A three-phase cable is supplying $800 kW$ and $600 kVAr$ to an inductive load. It is intended to supply an additional resistive load of $100 kW$ through the same cable without increasing the heat dissipation in the cable, by providing a three- ... voltage is $3.3 kV$, $50 Hz$, the capacitance per phase of the bank, expressed in microfarads, is ________.
A three-phase cable is supplying $800 kW$ and $600 kVAr$ to an inductive load. It is intended to supply an additional resistive load of $100 kW$ through the same cable wi...
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GATE Electrical 2016 Set 1 | Question: 21
Consider a system consisting of a synchronous generator working at a lagging power factor, a synchronous motor working at an overexcited condition and a directly grid-connected induction generator. Consider capacitive $VAr$ to be a ... source and induction generator and synchronous generator are sinks of reactive power. All are sources of reactive power.
Consider a system consisting of a synchronous generator working at a lagging power factor, a synchronous motor working at an overexcited condition and a directly grid-con...
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GATE Electrical 2016 Set 1 | Question: 20
The magnitude of three-phase fault currents at buses $A$ and $B$ of a power system are $10$ pu and $8$ pu, respectively. Neglect all resistances in the system and consider the pre-fault system to be unloaded. The pre-fault voltage at all buses in the ... $0.8$ pu. The voltage magnitude at bus $A$ during a three-phase fault at bus $B$, in pu, is __________.
The magnitude of three-phase fault currents at buses $A$ and $B$ of a power system are $10$ pu and $8$ pu, respectively. Neglect all resistances in the system and conside...
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GATE Electrical 2016 Set 1 | Question: 19
In a $100$ bus power system, there are $10$ generators. In a particular iteration of Newton Raphson load flow technique (in polar coordinates), two of the $PV$ buses are converted to $PQ$ type. In this iteration, The ... decreases by two. The number of unknown voltage angles remains unchanged and the number of unknown voltage magnitudes decreases by two.
In a $100$ bus power system, there are $10$ generators. In a particular iteration of Newton Raphson load flow technique (in polar coordinates), two of the $PV$ buses are ...
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