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B.E.IB.Tech. DEGREE EXAMINATION, APRIUMAY 2005.

Third Semester

Electronics and Communication Engineering

EE 253 ~ ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

Time: Three hours

Maximum: 100 marks

Answer ALL questions.

PART A- (10 x 2 = 20 marks)

L Draw the phasor diagram of the phase and line voltages of a star connected three phase system.

2. When the load current of a transformer increases, how does the input current increase to meet with the new condition?

3. Why a starter is necessary for a DC motor?

4. List the different variable and constant losses in an electrical machine.

5. Why the reactance of three phase induction motor greatly varies between starting and running condition?

6. In which type of motor can resistance be introduced in the rotor circuit? What is the effect of it?

7. What are the factors that contribute reduction in terminal voltage of a loaded alternator?

8. Write some advantages of Hysteresis motor over induction motor.

9. What are the main parts of an electric power system?

10. What are the major electrical equipments used in the power stations?

PART B - (5 x 16 = 80 marks)

11. (i) With the neat circuit diagram, explain the Swinbunes test of predetermination of efficiency of a DC machine.

(ii) Determine the torque developed and shaft torque of a 220 V, 4-pole series motor with 800 conductors wave connected supplying a load of 8.2 KW by taking 45 A'from the mains. The flux per pole is 25 milli wb. And its armature circuit resistance is 0.6 ohm.

12. (a) (i) Give the circuit arrangement and the theory of the two wattmeter method of measuring power in a three phase three wire system.

(ii) A delta connected load is arranged as shown in Fig. 12 (a) (ii), Calculate the phase currents and the line currents. The supply voltage is 400 Vat 50 Hz.

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(b) (i) A 230/440 V transformer has a primary R = 0.25 ohm, X; = 0:6 ohm and the corresponding values for the secondary are 0.8 ohm and 1.8 ohm respectively. Find the approximate secondary terminal voltage when supplying 10 A at 0.707 pf lagging.

(ii) From first principle derive the emf equation of a transformer.

13. (a) (i) Explain the principle of operation of three phase induction motor in detail.

(ii) A 6-pole, 50 Hz, three phase induction motor running on full load develops a useful torque of 160 Nm when the rotor emf makes 120 complete cycles per minute. Calculate the shaft power output. If the mechanical torque lost in friction and that for core-loss is 10 Nm, compute (1) the copper loss in the rotor winding (2) the input power to the motor, and (3) the efficiency. The total stator loss is given to be 800 W.

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(b) (i) Draw the torque-slip characteristics of an induction motor and explain different operating modes.

(ii) The following results were obtained on a three phase, 75 KW, 3.3. KV, 6 pole, 50 Hz squirrel cage induction motor.

No load test: frequency = 50 Hz, Vo = 3.3 KV (line), 10 = 5A, Po = 2500 W, Blocked rotor test: f = 15 Hz, Vbr = 400 V (line), hr = 27A,

Pbr = 15000 W. DC test on stator resistance per phase = 3.75 ohm. Determine the parameters of the circuit model.

14. (a) Explain with the help of vector diagram, the synchronous impedance method of determination of voltage regulation of an alternator.

Or

(b) Explain the constructional details, principle of operation and applications of the following special machines:

(i) Switched reluctance motor

(ii) Stepper motor.

15. (a) Explain the structure of an electric power system and its parts in detail,

Or

(b) (i) List out the advantages and disadvantages of the HYDC transmission over AC. transmission.

(ii) What are the types of overhead line insulators used? Explain in brief.

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B.E.IB.Tech. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2006.

Third Semester

Electronics and Communication Engineering

EE 253 - ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

Time: Three hours

Maximum: 100 marks

Answer ALL questions.

PART A- (10 x 2 = 20 marks)

1. A three phase delta connected load having a (3 + j 4) ohm impedance per phase is connected across a 220 V three phase source. Calculate the magnitude of the line current?

2. What is an ideal transformer?

3. Classify DC machines according to its form of excitation?

4. What are the basic requirements for satisfactory starting of a DC motor?

5. Draw the equivalent circuit of an induction motor and indicate its parameters?

6. N arne the various methods of starting of induction motor?

7. Compare: Synchronous generator and DC generator?

8. Mention some of the important characteristics of permanent magnet synchronous machines?

9. Give some of the transmission voltages used in India?

10. Write some important advantages of DC transmission of over AC transmission?

PART B - (5 x 16 ",80 marks)

11. (a) Explain the three phase power measurement by two wattmeter method

with phasor diagram? (16)

Or

(b) CO A transformer has a primary winding of 800 turns and a secondary of 200 turns. When the load current on the secondary is 80 A at 0.8 pf lagging, the primary current is 25 A at 0.707. Determine the no-load current of the transformer and its phase angle with respect to the voltage? (10)

(ii) Derive-the emf equation of a single phase transformer?

(6)

12. (a) (0

A DC motor takes an armature current of 110 A at 480 V. The armature current resistance is 0.2 ohm. The machine has 6 poles and the armature is lap connected with 864 conductors. The flux per pole is 0.05 wb, Calculate (l)the speed (2) the gross torque developed by the armature? (8)

(ii) Draw the torque - speed characteristics of all types of DC motors

and explain the shape of each curves? (8)

Or

(b) Explain Swinburne's test of predetermination of efficiency of DC

machine? (16)

13. (a) (i) Explain briefly the principle of operation of three phase induction

motor? (6)

(ii) Write short notes on: speed control of induction motors? (10)

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(b) The parameters of the equivalent circuit for 220 V, three phase, 4 pole, star connected 60Hz transformer are: Rl ",O.2ohm,R2';o 0.1 ohm, X2'= 0.2 ohm, Xm ;0 20ohm. The total iron and mechanical losses are 350 W for a slip of 2.5%. Calculate the input current, input power,

output power, output torque and efficiency. (16)

14. (a) CD - Deduce an expression for the emf induced m a synchronous

generator? (8)

(ii) A 600, 600 KV A single phase alternator has Ra '" 0.3 ohm. An exciting current of 5A produces an emf of 400 V on open circuit and an armature current of 200 A on short circuit. Calculate (1) synchronous impedance and reactance (2) the full load regulation with O.Spflagging. (8)

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(b) (i) A 2 pole, 60 Hz synchronous motor carries 5.66 A of current. The direct and quadrature axis inductances are given by Ld == Lq '" 200mH. Determine (1) the rotor speed (2) the power

angle for minimum torque (3) the maximum value of the developed torque? (8)

(ii) Give the constructional details, principle of operation and

applications of stepper rotor? (8)

15. (a) Draw a single line diagram showing the essential parts in a modern

power system network and explain the component? (16)

Or

(b) Write short notes on :

(i) EHVDC transmission system. (ii) Insulators.

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B.EJB.Tech. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAYI JUNE 2007.

Third Semester

Electronics and Communication Engineering

EE 253 - ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

Time : Three hours

Maximum : 100 marks

Answer ALL questions.

PART A - (10 x 2 = 20 marks)

1. Write the expression for determining real, reactive and apparent power in a three phase circuit?

2. Define voltage regulation.

3. Write the speed equation of a de machine.

4. Name any two non-loading method of testing dc machines.

5. What are all the advantages of induction motor over other motors?

6. Draw an approximate equivalent circuit of an induction motor.

7. Mention some of the special features on synchronous machine.

S. Write any two applications of reluctance motor.

9. Name the divisions of electric power system.

10. What are the choices of site for the coal fired thermal power station?

PART B - (5 x 16 = 80 marks)

11. (a) (i) The voltage across the lines of s three phase star connected generator is 11 KY. The generator supplies a 6 MW load at 0.8 lagging power factor. Calculate the active and reactive components in each of the generator? (8)

(ii) Draw the circuit diagram and explain the theory of three phase

power measurement by two wattmeter method. (8)

Or

(b) (i) Explain the principle of operation of Single phase Transformer (8)

(ii) A 150 KYA, 24001240 V Transformer has R2 = 0.002 ohm,

X2 = 0.45 ohm. Calculate the primary induce emf.

(8)

12. (a) (i) Explain the principle of operation of DC motor. (8)

(ii) Draw the schematic d1a~am of'all types of DC machines. (8)

Or

(b) Explain the Swinburne's test of predetermination of efficiency of a DC

Machine as generator and motor. (16)

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. (16)

Or

(b) Calculate the percentage voltage regulation for a three phase star connected 2500 KVA, 6600V alternator operating at fu1lload and (il 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:

(1) HYDC transmission (ii) Underground cables.

(16)

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B.E.IB.Tech. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBERIDECEMBER 2007.

Third Semester

Electronics and Communication Engineering

EE 253 - ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

Time: Three hours

Maximum: 100 marks

Answer ALL questions.

PART A - (10 x 2 = 20 marks)

1. List down the different types oflosses in a Transformer.

2. What are the necessary tests to determine the equivalent circuit of a transformer?

3. In every DC motor, a generator action occurs. Justify.

4. Why a DC series motor should not be started on no load?

5. Can a three phase Induction motor run at synchronous speed? Why?

6. A 3 phase, 6 pole, 50 Hz induction motor has a slip of 3% at full load, determine thespeed at full load.

7. Why is the Ampere turns method called as Optimistic method?

8. What is meant by synchronous reactance?

9. What are the advantages of EHVDC transmission over AC transmission?

10. Define string efficiency of an insulator.

PART B - (5 x 16 = 80 marks)

11. (a) (i) Explain how 3 phase power can be measured using two watt meters method.

(ii) Obtain the expressio,nfol'·tlie:1;otal power and load power factor in terms of wattmeter Wl andW~~'

Or

(b) (i) Derive the condition for maximum efficiency of a transformer.

(ii) For a 40 KV A, single phase transformer, the iron losses and full load copper losses are 35U W and' 400 W respectively. Find the efficiency at uriity power factor on full load. and determine the load

for maximum efficiency. .

12. (a) CD Draw the Speed-Torque characteristics of different types of DC motors.

(ii) Explain the different methods of speed control of DC motors.

Or

(b) (i) Explain the Swinburne's test to predetermine the efficiency of a DC machine.

(ii) Obtain the expression for efficiency of the DC machine both as a motor and as a generator using the observations from the Swinburne's test.

13. (a) (i) Exp1ain the construction and principle of operation of a 3 phase Induction motor.

(ii) What is the condition for maximum torque under starting and running condition?

Or

(b) (i) Why are the starters used for the starting of an induction motor?

(ii) Explain the construction and operation of a Star-delta.starter.

14. (a) (i) Derive an expression for the.induced emf of an alternator.

(ii) Explain the .EMF method to determine the voltage regulation of an alternator.

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(b) (i) Explain the construction and working of a Variable reluctance stepped motor.

(ii) Give the expression to find the step angle and resolution of a stepper motor.

15. (a) (i) Sketch and explain the structure of an electric power station. and the voltage level at various points.

(ii) What are the advantages and disadvantages of underground cables?

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(b) Whlit are the various types of insulator used in Overhead Transmission system and explain. them in detail.

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