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EE 1X11-ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
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PARTB-(5×16=80marks)
11. (a) Use super position theorem to find a current through 20O resistance.
Or
(b) In a series RLC circuit R=24 O, L=191 mH, C=100 µF given that the
supply voltage is 240 V, 60 Hz, Find (i) Equivalent impedance (ii)
Power factor (iii) Current (iv) Power (v) Reactive power.
13. (a) Derive the equivalent circuit of a Single-phase transformer and show
how it is useful in the analysis of the performance of a transformer.
Or
(b) Discuss the function and constructional details of the following parts of
DC machine (i) Commutator (ii) Brus assembly and (iii) Interpoles.
14. (a) Explain various methods of starting of three phase induction motor.
Or
(b) Describe various methods of starting of single-phase induction motor with
industrial applicaion.
15. (a) Explain the working principle of a 2-Phase AC servomotor. Derive its transfier
function.
OR
(b) Derive the transfer function of a separately excited DC generator at no
load condition.
PART B – [5 X 16 = 80 MARKS]
11. (a) (i) Explain the quick stopping of a synchronous machine may be achieved. [4
MARKS]
(ii) A 5000 KVA, 10000 V, 1500 rpm, 50 Hz alternator runs in parallel with other
machines. Its synchronous reactance is 20%. Find for (1) no load (2) full load at
power factor 0.8 lagging, synchronizing power per unit, mechanical angle of phase
displacement and calculate the synchronizing torque if the mechanical
displacement is 0.5°. [12 MARKS]
OR
(b) (i) Explain the procedure that are followed to connecting a synchronous a
machine to a infinite
busbars. [8 MARKS]
(ii) State the assumptions made in the potier method and explain the effect of these
assumptions
on the accuracy of the voltage regulation. [8 MARKS]
12. (a) (i) Name the important characteristics of an synchronous motor not found in
an induction motor. [4 MARKS]
(ii) A 1500 KW, 3 phase, star connected, 3.3kV synchronous motor has reactance of
xd = 4.01
and xq = 2.88 O per phase. All losses may be neglected. Calculate the excitation
emf when
the motor is supplying rated load at unity p.f. Also calculate the maximum
mechanical power
that the motor can supply with excitation held fixed at this value. [12 MARKS]
OR
13. (a) (i) Draw the approximate circuit model of an induction motor and explain
what each circuit element represents. [4 MARKS]
(ii) A 6 pole, 50 Hz, 3 phase induction motor has a rotor resistance of 0.25O per
phase and a maximum torque of 10 N-m at 875 rpm. Calculate (1) the torque when
the slip is 5% and (2) the resistance to be added to the rotor circuit to obtain 60% of
the maximum torque at starting. Explain why two values are obtained for this
resistance. Which value will be used? The stator impedance is assumed to be
negligible. [12 MARKS]
OR
(b) (i) Discuss briefly the effect on the speed-torque characteristics of an induction
motor produced by: (1) halving the applied voltage with normal frequency (2)
halving both the applied voltage and frequency.
[8 MARKS]
(ii) A 12 pole, 3 phase, 50 Hz induction motor draws 2.80A and 110 kW under
blocked rotor test. Find the starting torque when on direct to rated voltage and
frequency supply. Assume the stator and rotor copper losses to be equal under
blocked rotor test. [8 MARKS]
14. (a) Explain with relevant diagram, the construction and working of auto
transformer and star-delta starters. [8+8 MARKS]
OR
15. (a) (i) Explain with suitable diagram the working principle of split-phase and
capacitor start induction motor. [6+6 MARKS]
(ii) How can yhou reverse the directions of such motors and mention some of its
applications?
[4 MARKS]
OR
1. The outer frame of a dc machine serves double purpose. What are they?
2. Mention the types of electric braking of dc motor.
3. State the condition for maximum efficiency of a transformer. Then what is the
corresponding output current?
4. Define all-day efficiency.
5. A 4 pose, 3 phase induction motor operates from a supply of frequency 50 Hz.
Calculate the speed at which the magnetic field of the stator is rotating.
6. What is the serious disadvantage of rotor rheostat control scheme?
7. Calculate the distribution factor for a 36-slots, 4 pole, single layer three phase
winding of a alternator.
8. Define voltage regulation. Name two methods used to determine voltage
regulation of alternators.
9. List out the types of power generation systems.
10. What is the voltage level of a sub-transmission system?
PART B – (5 x 16 = 80 marks)
(ii) The armature winding of a 200 V, 4 pole, series motor is lap connected. There
are 280 slots each slot has 4 conductors. The current is 45 A and the flux per pole is
18 m Wb. The field resistance is 0.3 ?; armature resistance 0.5 ? and the iron and
friction losses total 800 W. The pulley diameter is 0.41 m. Find the pull in Newton at
the rim of the pulley.(8)
or
(b) Discuss about the characterstics of DC generators.(16)
13. (a) (i) Explain the principle of operation of 3 phase induction motor.(8)
(ii) Whay is the torque-speed characteristic?(8)
or
(b) (i) What are the methods of starting single phase induction motors? Discuss
briefly the two main types of these machines.(8)
(ii) Discuss the stator side speed control schemes of 3 phase induction motor.(8)
15 (a) Draw the schematic diagram of a electric power system. Briefly explain the
structure.(16)
or
(b) (i) State the EHV transmission systems with the salient features.(8)
ii) Discuss about the types of cables used in power systems(8)
B.E./B.Tech. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY/JUNE 2006.
SECOND SEMESTER
CIVIL ENGINEERING
EE 151 – ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
(Common to Mechanical, Mechatronics, Metallurgical, Chemical Engineering,
Fashion Technology, Industrial Bio Technology, Leather, Polymer, Textile
Technology, Textile Chemistry)
Time: Three hours Maximum: 100 marks
Answer ALL questions.
PART A – [10 X 2 = 20 MARKS]
3) A current of 3A flows through a 10O resistor. Find (a) the power developed by the
resistor, and (b) the energy dissipated in 5 minutes.
9) List the major components of a single phase induction type energy meter.
12) (a) (i) An ac voltage of 50Hz frequency has a peak value of 100V. (1) Write an
equation to calculate the instantaneous value of this voltage. (2) Write an equation
for a current having a maximum value of 10A and lagging the voltage wave by 45°
(3) Find average and effective values of the voltage and the current. [8 MARKS]
OR
(b) A voltage given by the expression: e = 50 sin ?t + 20 sin(3 ?t +20°) +10 sin(5?t
- 80°) volts. When fed to a circuit, gives a current of the form. i = 0.5 sin(?t - 37°) +
0.1 sin(3?t - 25°) + 0.09 sin(5?t -140°) Amp. Find the total power supplied and
overall power factor. [16 MARKS]
13) In the circuit given in the diagram (a) Find the voltage V. also show that power
supplied by batteries is equal to power consumed by resistances. All resistances are
in ohms. [16 MARKS]
OR
(b) Explain the operation of a d.c. generator, with neat sketch. [16 MARKS]
14) (a) (i) Explain the principle of operation of a single phase transformer. [10
MARKS]
OR
(b) (i) A 3 phase, 6 pole, 50 Hz induction motor has slip of 1% at no load and 3% at
full load. Find (1) synchronous speed (2) no load speed (3) full load speed (4)
frequency of rotor current at stand still (5) frequency of rotor current at full load.
[10 MARKS]
(ii) State the important difference between a transformer and induction motor. [6
MARKS]
15) (a) Explain the construction and working of a three phase induction motor. [16
MARKS]
OR
(b) (i) Explain why a synchronous motor develops torque only at synchronous
speed, whereas an induction motor develops torque at all speed except
synchronous speed. [10 MARKS]
13. (a) Develop an equivalent circuit of an induction motor from first principle. (16)
Or
(b) Explain the various starting methods of squirrel cage induction motor. (16)
14. (a) With the help of schematic diagrams, explain the constructional details of
synchronous machine.
Or
(b) Calculate the percentage voltage regulation for a three phase star connected
2500 KVA, 6600V alternator operating at full load and (i) 0.8 power factor lagging,
(ii) 0.8 power factor leading. The per-phase synchronous reactance is 10.4 ohm.
Neglect armature resistance. (16)
15. (a) Draw the schematic diagram depicting the structure of a power system and
explain each major divisions. (16)
Or
(b) Write short notes on: (16)
(i) HVDC transmission
(ii) Underground cables.
Fig. 2
3. Give atleast four comparisons between electric and magnetic circuits.
4. Tow long parallel conductors lies in air at 0.5 m apart from each other and carries
a current of 2 amps each in the same direction. What is the magnitude and
direction of force experienced by both conductors?
5. Find the form factor of the periodic waveform shown in Fig. (5).
Fig. 5
6. A series RLC circuit has Q–factor of 75 and bandwidth of 160 Hz. Calculate the
resonant frequency and lower and upper half power frequencies.
7. What is back emf in a d.c. motor? What is its significance?
8. State the necessary conditions for voltage build–up in a dc shunt generator.
9. A 230/460 V transformer has a primary resistance of 0.2 ? and reactance of
0.5 ? and corresponding values for secondary are 0.75 ? and 1.8 ? respectively. Find
the secondary terminal voltage when supplying 10 A to load at 0.8 pf lagging.
10. Mention atleast three characteristic features of synchronous motor.
PART B — (5 ? 16 = 80 marks)
11. (i) State and explain Kirchoff's circuital laws. (4)
(ii) Determine the magnitude and direction of current in the detector
(galvanometer) whose resistance is 10 ? in the bridge circuit shown in
fig (11. ii) using mesh current analysis. (12)
MODEL PAPER
B.E./B.Tech. DEGREE EXAMINATION.
Second Semester
Civil Engineering
EE 151 — ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
(Common to Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechatronics
Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Textile Technology, Leather Technology, Textile
Chemistry, Industrial Bio–Technology, Polymer Technology and Fashion Technology)
Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks
Answer ALL questions.
PART A — (10 ´ 2 = 20 marks)
1. State Kirchoff's laws.
2. The resistance of a conductor 1 mm2 in cross–section and 20 m long is 0.346 ?.
Determine the specific resistance of the conductor material.
3. Define power factor in terms of power components and load parameters.
4. A 120 V a.c. circuit contains 10 ? resistance and 30 ? reactance in series. What
would be average power in the circuit?
5. Draw the speed–torque characteristics of a shunt motor and a series motor.
6. What are the advantages of a three phase transformer motor over three single
phase transformers?
7. A 6 pole a.c. generator is running and producing the frequency of 60 Hz.
Calculate the revolutions per minute of the generator. If the frequency is reduced to
20 Hz, how many number of poles will be required if the generator is to be run at
the same speed.
8. Mention the drawbacks of single phase induction motor.
9. State the advantages of moving coil instrument.
10. What is creeping?
PART B — (5 ´ 16 = 80 marks)
11. Explain the principle of operation of any one type of moving iron instrument.
12. (a) Explain the following in connection with an a.c. circuit.
(i) RMS value
(ii) Form factor
(iii) Reactive power
(iv) Periodic time.
Or
(b) (i) Explain the concept of three phase emf generation.
(ii) Derive the relationship between phase and line voltages for a star connected
balanced load across a 3–phase balanced system.
13. (a) Explain the principle of operation and performance characteristics of d.c.
shunt motor.
Or
(b) Explain the principle of operation of a single phase transformer and derive the
EMF equation.
14. (a) (i) Explain the principle of operation of a three phase synchronous generator.
(ii) Write a note on synchronous motor.
Or
(b) (i) Why single phase induction motor is not self starting? Explain.
(ii) Discuss how does the rotor rotates in a three phase induction motor.
15. (a) Explain the principle of operation of a dynamometer type wattmeter and its
advantages.
Or
(b) Explain the construction and principle of operation of a single phase energy
meter.
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MODEL PAPER
B.E./B.Tech. DEGREE EXAMINATION.
Second Semester
Civil Engineering
EE 151 — ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
(Common to Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechatronics
Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Textile Technology, Leather Technology, Textile
Chemistry, Industrial Bio–Technology, Polymer Technology and Fashion Technology)
Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks
Answer ALL questions.
PART A — (10 ´ 2 = 20 marks)
1. State Kirchoff's laws.
2. The resistance of a conductor 1 mm2 in cross–section and 20 m long is 0.346 ?.
Determine the specific resistance of the conductor material.
3. Define power factor in terms of power components and load parameters.
4. A 120 V a.c. circuit contains 10 ? resistance and 30 ? reactance in series. What
would be average power in the circuit?
5. Draw the speed–torque characteristics of a shunt motor and a series motor.
6. What are the advantages of a three phase transformer motor over three single
phase transformers?
7. A 6 pole a.c. generator is running and producing the frequency of 60 Hz.
Calculate the revolutions per minute of the generator. If the frequency is reduced to
20 Hz, how many number of poles will be required if the generator is to be run at
the same speed.
8. Mention the drawbacks of single phase induction motor.
9. State the advantages of moving coil instrument.
10. What is creeping?
PART B — (5 ´ 16 = 80 marks)
11. Explain the principle of operation of any one type of moving iron instrument.
12. (a) Explain the following in connection with an a.c. circuit.
(i) RMS value
(ii) Form factor
(iii) Reactive power
(iv) Periodic time.
Or
(b) (i) Explain the concept of three phase emf generation.
(ii) Derive the relationship between phase and line voltages for a star connected
balanced load across a 3–phase balanced system.
13. (a) Explain the principle of operation and performance characteristics of d.c.
shunt motor.
Or
(b) Explain the principle of operation of a single phase transformer and derive the
EMF equation.
14. (a) (i) Explain the principle of operation of a three phase synchronous generator.
(ii) Write a note on synchronous motor.
Or
(b) (i) Why single phase induction motor is not self starting? Explain.
(ii) Discuss how does the rotor rotates in a three phase induction motor.
15. (a) Explain the principle of operation of a dynamometer type wattmeter and its
advantages.
Or
(b) Explain the construction and principle of operation of a single phase energy
meter.
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