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00000EE403121904
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Name:

APJ ABDUL KALAM TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

Seventh Semester B.Tech Degree Examination (Regular and Supplementary), December 2020

Max. Marks: 100

10

11 a)

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(b)

Course Code: EE403
Course Name: DISTRIBUTED GENERATION AND SMART GRIDS

PARTA
Answer all questions, each carries 5 marks.

Discuss the opportunities, challenges and benefits of smart grids.
Draw the conceptual diagram of Combined Heat Power system and list any two
advantages and disadvantages.
Elaborate the impact of increased penetration of distributed generation in
distribution system.
Illustrate role of technology in demand response in DSM.
Discuss the role of Sensor and Actuator Networks (SANETs) in smart grid
implementation.
Discuss the features of Advanced Metering Infrastructure.
Draw and explain the architecture of cloud computing.
Explain how transients affect the power quality.

PART ‏تا‎

Answer any two full questions, each carries 10 marks.

With neat sketches, explain the various interconnection configurations of DC
microgrid in detail.
List the various Distributed Energy Resources and explain the operation of any
two types with relevant diagrams.
Explain the technical and economical advantages of Microgrid.
Explain the function of Central Controller (CC) in microgrid.

PART C

Answer any two full questions, each carries 10 marks.

List the advantages and disadvantages of integration of Plug-In hybrid EV into the

utility grid.
Discuss the Intelligent Electronic Devices and their application for monitoring and

protection.

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Duration: 3 Hours

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