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APJ ABDUL KALAM TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
SEVENTH SEMESTER B.TECH DEGREE EXAMINATION(R&S), DECEMBER 2019

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

Max. Marks: 100 Duration: 3 Hours
PARTA
Answer all questions, each carries 5 marks. Marks
1 What is an active distribution network? Explain its relevancy in microgrid (5)
system.
2 Explain the operation of a lead acid battery and mention its merits and demerits. (5)
3 Draw the block diagram of an Automated Meter Reading(AMR) system and (5)
write the functions of each block.
+ Define Energy management. What is the significance of energy management? (5)
Explain briefly the benefits AMI? (5)
6 What are the different advantages of smart substations over conventional (5)
substations?
7 What are the various types of clouds? (5)
8 List the various power quality disturbances in the grid. (5)
PART 13

Answer any two full questions, each carries 10 marks.
9 Draw and explain the typical configuration of a DC microgrid. (10)
10 a) Explain the role of central controller in stand-alone and grid connected mode of (5)
operation of microgrids.
b) Explain the control functions of micro-resource controller (MC). (5)
11 Explain the working and operation of different Wind Energy Conversion (19)

Systems. Also mention the advantages and disadvantages.

PART C
Answer any two full questions, each carries 10 marks.
12 ஐ Draw the block diagram and explain the working of Phasor Measurement 5
Unit(PMU).

b) What is a smart sensor? Using block diagram, explain the different components 5

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