M.A.M COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
- affiliate to Anna University, Chennai
[font=Times New Roman]Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]Seventh Semester[/font]
EE2401 / EE1401 Power System Operation and Control
Important Question with Answers
(Regulation 2008)
[font=Times New Roman]Semester :[/font] [font=Times New Roman]7[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]Department :[/font] EEE
[font=Times New Roman]Subject Code :[/font] EE2401 / EE1401
[font=Times New Roman]Subject Name :[/font] Power System Operation and Control
[font=Times New Roman]Type :[/font] Important Questions with Answers
[font=Times New Roman]Edition Details :[/font] M.A.M Edition (Original Version)
[font=Times New Roman]Syllabus Regulation :[/font] 2008
[font=Times New Roman]Attachment Type :[/font] pdf
[font=Times New Roman]No. of. Pages :[/font] 7
[font=Times New Roman]Details :[/font] EE2401 Power System Operation and Control - Important Questions - Part A and B with Answers
Important Questions :
Unit 1 :
- What are the components of speed governor system of an alternator? Derive a transfer function and sketch a block diagram
- With neat sketch describe the P-F and Q-V control structure
- Briefly discuss the classification of loads and list out the important characteristics of various types of loads
- Problem (Load Curve)

Unit 2 :
- LOAD FREQUENCY CONTROL
- Draw the block diagram of LFC control of single area and derive the dynamic response
- Develop the block diagram model of uncontrolled two area load frequency control system and explain the salient features under static conditions
- INTERCONNECTED OPERATION

Unit 3 :
- Draw the circuit diagram for a typical excitation system and derive the transfer function model and draw the block diagram.
- Discuss generation and absorption of reactive power.
- Explain different types of static VAR compensators with a phasor diagram.
- Discuss about the various methods of voltage control.
- Derive the relations between voltage, power and reactive power at a node for applications in power system control

Unit 4 :
- Derive the coordination equation with losses neglected.
- Derive the coordination equation of an ‘n’ bus power system taking into account the effect of
system losses.
- Derive the expression for base point and participation method.
- State the unit commitment problem. With the help of flowchart explain forward dynamic
programming solution method.
- Explain Priority list method using full Load average production cost. State the merits and
demerits.
- Numerical problems in economic dispatch & unit commitment

Unit 5:
- Briefly discuss the various functions of energy control centre
- Explain the different operating states of power system with state transition diagram.
- Explain the hardware components of SCADA with neat diagram and also mention the functions of it.
- Explain about power system security
- What is EMS? What are its major functions in power system operation and control?

All the Best..!!