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The document outlines the examination structure for High Voltage Engineering for B. Tech III Year I Semester students at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad, held in August 2022. It includes eight questions covering topics such as ionization, breakdown in gases, dielectric heat generation, voltage multiplier circuits, transformer connections, high voltage measurement techniques, lightning protection, and standards for HV testing. Students are required to answer any five questions, with each question carrying equal marks.

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August 2022

The document outlines the examination structure for High Voltage Engineering for B. Tech III Year I Semester students at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad, held in August 2022. It includes eight questions covering topics such as ionization, breakdown in gases, dielectric heat generation, voltage multiplier circuits, transformer connections, high voltage measurement techniques, lightning protection, and standards for HV testing. Students are required to answer any five questions, with each question carrying equal marks.

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Code No: 155BR R18

JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD


B. Tech III Year I Semester Examinations, August - 2022
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HIGH VOLTAGE ENGINEERING
(Electrical and Electronics Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 75
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Answer any five questions
All questions carry equal marks
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1.a) Explain the ionization by collision with diagram.


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b) Derive the criterion for breakdown in gases. [7+8]

2.a) What is “stresses oil volume theory”, how does its explain breakdown in large volume
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of commercial liquid dielectrics.
b) A solid specimen of dielectric has a dielectric constant of 3.2 and tan =0.001 at a
frequency of 660 Hz. If it is subjected to an alternating field of 45 kV/cm, determine
the heat generated in the specimen due to the dielectric. [9+6]
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3.a) Explain and compare the performance of half wave rectifier and voltage doubler
circuits for generation of high DC voltages.
b) Why is a Cockcroft-Walton circuit preferred for voltage multiplier circuits? Explain its
pe
working with a schematic diagram. [8+7]

4. Explain different schemes for cascade connection of transformers for producing very
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high AC voltages. [15]

5.a) Explain with neat diagram how rad gaps can be used for measurement of high voltages.
Compare its performance with a sphere gap.
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b) A peak reading voltmeter is required to measure voltage upto 150kV. The peak
voltmeter uses an RC circuit, a micrometer and a capacitance potential divider. The
potential divider has a ratio of 122:1 and the micrometer can read upto 10 µA.
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Calculate the value of R and C if the time constant of RC circuit is 8 secs. [9+6]

6.a) What are the problems associated with measurement of very high impulse voltages.
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Explain how these can be taken care of during measurements.
b) Draw Chubb-Fortescue circuit for measurement of peak value of AC voltage. List out
its merits. [8+7]
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7.a) What are the mechanisms by which lightning strokes develop and induce overvoltage’s
on overhead power lines.
b) What are the different methods employed for lightning protection of overhead lines.
[8+7]

8.a) Describe the various standards for HV testing of electrical apparatus.


b) What are the different power frequency tests done on insulators? Mention the procedure
for testing. [6+9]

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