Code No: RR410208 Set No.

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IV B.Tech I Semester Regular Examinations, November 2007
COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN OF ELECTRICAL MACHINES
(Electrical & Electronic Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) Explain what is computer-aided design? Explain by a flow chart?

(b) Explain Exterior penalty function method? [8+8]

2. Write computer algorithm for determining of “D” & “L” of armature of DC machine
using output equation. [16]

3. What are the constraint functions in optimal design of a Core Type Power trans-
former, Explain them clearly through an example. [16]

4. (a) Compare design aspects for Shell type Power & Distribution Transformers.
(b) What is meant by Stepped core in a transformer? Describe available choices
with help of sketches. [8+8]

5. (a) Write computer algorithm for determining of “D” & “L” of armature of 3-Ph
Alternator using output equation
(b) Define Short circuit Ratio(SCR) for a 3-Ph Salient-pole Alternator. What are
the advantages & disadvantages if higher or lower values of SCR are used?
[8+8]

6. Draw the developed diagram of the stator winding of a 3-ph 4 pole, Alternator The
winding is of Lap type, with double layer,with a phase spread of 600 . The winding
is short pitched by one slot. Assume Slots/pole/phase=3. [16]

7. (a) How do you calculate iron losses in a 3-Ph Induction-Motor from design
(b) Explain the terms Full load Slip & Starting Torque in a 3-Ph Induction-Motor
Write a computer program in “C” for Calculation of the same. [8+8]

8. (a) Explain Heating & Cooling curves under different operating conditions of 3-ph
Induction motor.
(b) Explain what are the modes of heat dissipation in electrical machines. [8+8]

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Code No: RR410208 Set No. 2
IV B.Tech I Semester Regular Examinations, November 2007
COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN OF ELECTRICAL MACHINES
(Electrical & Electronic Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. Explain Hooke & Jeeves method with the help of flow chart. [16]

2. Describe how shunt field winding for a DC Machine is designed. [16]

3. How do you design magnetic circuit of a Core Type Power Transformer. Explain
it clearly. [16]

4. How do you design magnetic circuit of a Shell type Power Transformer. Explain it
clearly. [16]

5. Compare the design features of both non-salient pole & salient pole types in a 3-Ph
Alternator. [16]

6. How do you determine the Open circuit characteristic of a 3-Ph a non-Salient pole
Alternator? [16]

7. Describe clearly selection of variables for optimal design of 3-Ph Squirrel Cage
Induction- Motor. [16]

8. Explain the important variables involved in design of a 3-Ph Slip?ring Induction-

Motor & indicate their permissible values. How they affect optimal design? [16]

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Code No: RR410208 Set No. 3
IV B.Tech I Semester Regular Examinations, November 2007
COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN OF ELECTRICAL MACHINES
(Electrical & Electronic Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. Explain Simplex method with the help of flow chart. [16]

2. (a) What is meant by Specific Magnetic & Electrical loadings applicable to DC

Machine? What are the advantages & disadvantages if higher or lower values
are used?
(b) What are the advantages & disadvantages if higher or lower no of poles in a
DC machine are selected? [8+8]

3. How do you design magnetic circuit of a Core Type Power Transformer. Explain
it clearly. [16]

4. How do you optimize losses in a Shell type Power Transformer? Write a computer
program in “C” for Calculation of efficiency at half Full load & 0.8PF. [16]

5. Describe how field winding for a Salient pole 3-Ph Alternator is designed. [16]

6. Explain by means of a flow chart the method to arrive at an optimal design of 3-Ph
non- salient pole Alternator. [16]

7. Write the equations for end ring current in a Squirrel Cage rotor of a 3-Ph Induction-
Motor. Write a computer program in “C” for Calculation of the same. [16]

8. Explain various Leakage reactances in a 3-Ph Slip-ring Induction-Motor & thereby

calculation of Short circuit current & PF. [16]

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Code No: RR410208 Set No. 4
IV B.Tech I Semester Regular Examinations, November 2007
COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN OF ELECTRICAL MACHINES
(Electrical & Electronic Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. Explain Powell method with the help of flow chart. [16]

2. Describe clearly selection of variables for optimal design of DC machine. [16]

3. Explain in detail about Tap changing in a Transformer. [16]

4. Describe formulation of Design equation of a Shell type Power Transformer with

the help of a suitable example. [16]

5. (a) Write the equation for Eddy current Losses in a 3-Ph Alternator. Write a
computer program in “C” for Calculation of the same.
(b) Explain about Damper windings in a 3-Ph Salient-pole Alternator. [8+8]

6. Explain by means of a flow chart the method to arrive at an optimal design of 3-Ph
non- salient pole Alternator. [16]

7. Explain how Stator winding of a 3-Ph Induction-Motor is designed. [16]

8. Draw the developed diagram for the stator winding of a 3-ph,4 pole,36 slots,Induction
motor, using single layer lap winding with full pitch coil. [8+8]

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