1. Explain how rotating magnetic field is produced in 3 phase winding with 3 phase supply?

The three phase windings are displaced in space by 120º, and are fed by three phase currents,
displaced in time by 120º. This combination produce a resultant magnetic flux, which rotates in
space as if actual magnetic poles were being rotated mechanically.

The flux due to the three phase windings are assumed sinusoidal. Let the maximum value of flux
due to any one of the three phases be Øm. the resultant flux Ør, at any instant is given by the
vector sum of the individual fluxes Ø1, Ø2 and Ø3 due to three phases. Let us consider the values
of resultant flux at four instant, 1/6th time period apart .(i.e. 60º apart)

At the instant time period is zero, Ø1 = 0, Ø2 = - √3/2 Øm, Ø3 = +√3/2 Øm'

Hence, Ør = 2 x √3/2 Øm cos 60º/2 = √3 x √ 3/2 Øm = 3/2 Øm

At the instant time period is 60º, Ø1 = +√3/2 Øm' Ø2 = - √3/2 Øm, Ø3 = 0

Hence, Ør = 2 x √3/2 Øm cos 60º/2 = √3 x √ 3/2 Øm = 3/2 Øm
It is seen that the resultant flux is again 3/2 Øm, but has rotated clockwise through an angle of
60º.

At the instant time period is 120º, Ø2 = 0, Ø3 = - √3/2 Øm, Ø1 = +√3/2 Øm'

Hence, Ør = 2 x √3/2 Øm cos 60º/2 = √3 x √ 3/2 Øm = 3/2 Øm
It is seen that the resultant flux is again 3/2 Øm, but has further rotated clockwise through an
angle of 60º.

At the instants when time period is 180º,240ºand 360º it can be further proved that resultant
flux is same (3/2 Øm,) but rotating through an angle of 60º further to the previous time period.
Hence the resultant flux is of constant value 3/2 Øm, but rotating around the stator at
synchronous speed given by Ns = 120 f / P.

2. Compare the series and parallel resonance circuits? Draw impedance characteristics of the
circuit?

Series resonance Parallel resonance

at resonance, net reactance is zero.
XL = XC
circuit impedance is minimum, Z = R
consequently the circuit admittance is
maximum
circuit current is maximum and is given by V/R
power dissipated is maximum, V2/R
power factor is unity
Voltage across the coil is higher than the
voltage across the capacitance due to its
resistance.
resonant frequency = 1 / 2π√ LC
it is an acceptor circuit
the series resonance is referred as voltage
resonance
1. net susceptance is zero L/C = Z2
2. the admittance equals conductance
3. reactive or wattless component of the line
current is zero.
4. dynamic impedance = L/CR ohms
5. line current is minimum and is in phase
with applied voltage.
6. power factor of the circuit is unity.
7. it is an rejector circuit.
8. the parallel resonance is referred as current
resonance
9. the current circulating between the two
branches is many times greater than the line
current taken from the supply.
10. resonant frequency =

1/2π√ 1/LC – R2 / L2
 3. What are the losses in transformers? Mention the various factors which affect these losses?

The losses in the transformer are grouped into 1. Iron losses and 2. Copper losses.

Iron losses comprise of Hysteresis loss and Eddy current loss. Hysteresis loss is due to the reversal
magnetization in the core, as the supply being alternating current and reversal takes in each cycle.
This loss depends on the volume and grade of iron, maximum value of the clux density and
frequency of magnetic reversals.
Wh = η B1.6maxf V watts. (Steinmetz formula)
Bmx = maximum flux density, f = frequency, V = volume of core in m3 .

Eddy current loss is due to the current setup by the induced emf in the core, which circulates in the
core itself. The power loss (which is in the form of heat) due to this current is known as eddy current
loss. The loss would be considerable if the core is of solid one. In order to reduce this loss and the
consequent heating of the core to a small value, the core is built up of thin laminations, which are
stacked and riveted or bolted at right angles to the path of eddy currents. These core laminations
are insulated from each other by a thin coating of varnish.
We = K B2 f2 t2 V2.
B = flux density, K = a constant, f = frequency, t = thickness of lamination, V = volume of the core in
m3.
This loss varies directly as the square of the thickness of laminations, square of the frequency of
supply voltage and square of the volume of the core. The thickness of the lamination is kept to a
minimum to reduce the eddy current loss.

Iron loss remains constant irrespective of the load. Normally iron loss is found out in the no load
test.

Copper losses: This loss is mainly due to the current carried in the winding and is identified as I2R
loss. The no load copper loss is normally negligible, as the no load current in the primary is of 1 to
2% of full load current. The copper losses become appreciable on load. This depends on the
resistance of the winding and the current carried by it. Resistance in-turn depend on the length and
area of cross section of the wire and also the operating temperature.

4. Explain the significance of RMS values of an AC current or voltage wave form. Define the
form factor of such a wave form?

The root mean square value of an alternating current or voltage is of considerable importance in
practice, because the ammeters and voltmeters record the RMS value of alternating current and
voltage respectively. In electrical engineering work, unless indicated otherwise, the values of given
current and voltage are always the RMS value. It is the effective or virtual value. This is the steady
(d.c.) current when flowing through a given circuit for a given time produces the same heat as
produced by the alternating current when flowing through the same circuit for the same time

The form factor is defined as the ratio of RMS value to the average value. Its numerical value is 1.11.
the form factor enables the r.m.s value to be found from the arithmetic mean value and vice versa.

5. Show how the power that is transferred across the air gap of the 3 phase induction motor is
represented? Explain the terms. What portion of this is useful power?
 The available power at the rotor (shaft) is the useful power. That is Shaft power Pout.
This Pout. Will be less than Pm (mechanical power developed or gross rotor input) due to windage
and friction losses of the rotor.
Moto input power is due to the mains supply voltage.

6. Explain the preference for a 60 hz system . Describe the dangers of running a 50 hz system
from a 60 hz supply.

the number of revolutions that an electrical motor turns is dependent upon the cycles per
second (Hertz) that the alternating current is changing. A motor that is designed to run on 60 Hz
and is plugged into a 50 Hz system will turn 17% slower, the internal current will go up 17%, the
amount of power (watts) will go down 17%, and the mechanical cooling will be 17% less. The
end result will be that the motor will be using a higher current then what the motor was
designed for, and this in turn will burn up the insulation of the electrical wiring which can result
in burnout which could cause a fire because of the excessive heat.

Induction motors use an iron core and require flux in the iron to operate. In order to achieve the
commercial goals of smallest size and lowest price at best efficiency, induction motors are
designed to operate at a high level of flux in the iron. The flux is determined by the turns, voltage
and frequency. In a modern motor, if the flux is increased by a small amount, the iron losses
increase and the iron tends towards saturation. At saturation, the inductance begins to fall and
the current increases further. To reduce the flux at a given voltage and frequency, the turns on
the stator are increased. This reduces the Iron loss, but a longer length of thinner wire is used and
the copper loss increases. Design becomes a balancing act between copper loss and iron loss and
so the design is optimised for a given voltage and frequency.
 If the voltage applied to the motor is held constant and the frequency is increased, the inductive
reactance increases and so the flux reduces. This effectively reduces the maximum torque
capacity of the motor and so the motor power rating at the higher frequency remains the same.
If the voltage applied to the motor is held constant and the frequency is reduced, the current will
increase and in theory, the torque will also increase. The motor should be able to deliver the
same power also, BUT the flux in the iron is now too high resulting in excessive iron loss, and the
motor will fail prematurely. Above a very low frequency, (5 - 10Hz) the impedance of the
magentising circuit of the motor is primarily inductive and so in order to keep the flux within
limits, it is important to keep a linear V/F ratio (Voltage to Frequency ratio). If the frequency is
reduced by 10%, the voltage must also be reduced by 10%. Because the flux in the iron remains
the same, the torque capacity remains the same and so the power rating of the motor also drops
by 10%.
Provided the voltage is dropped by the same proportion as the frequency, it is OK to run a 60Hz
motor on 50Hz. The speed will be reduced by the reduction in frequency and the power capacity
will also reduce by the reduction in frequency.
60 Hz Volts 50 Hz Volts
480 400
460 383
440 367
230 191

7. What is dc alternator? How is an direct connected exciter arranged in an alternator?

A brushless alternator is composed of two alternators built end-to-end on one shaft. Smaller
brushless alternators may look like one unit but the two parts are readily identifiable on the large
versions. The larger of the two sections is the main alternator and the smaller one is the exciter. The
exciter has stationary field coils and a rotating armature (power coils). The main alternator uses the
opposite configuration with a rotating field and stationary armature. A bridge rectifier, called the
rotating rectifier assembly, is mounted on a plate attached to the rotor. Neither brushes nor slip
rings are used, which reduces the number of wearing parts. The main alternator has a rotating field
as described above and a stationary armature (power generation windings).
Varying the amount of current through the stationary exciter field coils varies the 3-phase output
from the exciter. This output is rectified by a rotating rectifier assembly, mounted on the rotor, and
the resultant DC supplies the rotating field of the main alternator and hence alternator output. The
result of all this is that a small DC exciter current indirectly controls the output of the main
alternator.
8. Explain the potential hazards if liquid cooled transformers are used?
a. Oxidation and moisture are may cause deterioration, leading to insulation failure.
b. due to temperature rise, possiblilty of development of flammable vapours.
c. Release of toxic vapours.
d. Inoperative gauges and alarms. Transformer gauges and alarm devices are generally
ignored until there is a problem with the transformer. As a result, gauges are often difficult
or impossible to
read due to a build-up of dirt. Gauges can be out of calibration, thus giving faulty readings.
Alarm contacts can be corroded, failing to trigger the alarm when conditions warrant. The
 glass in liquid
level indicators can be dirty, making it impossible to determine the coolant level. Test and
calibrate all alarms and gauges as necessary.
e. Insufficient capacity. If a transformer overheats under heavy load conditions, it can be
caused by a defective cooling system, a failing transformer, or electrical overloading.
f. Leaks. Any leak of insulating fluid from a transformer is potentially serious. If leaks are
allowed to continue uncorrected, they can cause sections of the transformer’s core to
become exposed, resulting in
overheating and accelerated deterioration.
g. Mounting pad damage. Settlement, movement, cracking or breaking of the transformer’s
concrete mounting pad can result in an uneven shifting or settlement of the transformer,
stressing connections..
h. Overheating. Overheating is the principal cause of insulation breakdown in transformers.
Using an infrared detector, check the transformer and its connections for hot spots. Hot
spots in the transformer contribute to the breakdown of the transformer’s insulation.

9. List factor that determine the starting torque of a 3 phase induction motor. How this torque
does generally compared with the value of the rated torque?

The torque developed by asynchronous induction motors varies with the speed of the motor
when its accelerate from full stop or zero speed, to maximum operating speed.

The starting torque of an induction motor can vary from as low as 60% of full load torque to as
high as 350% of full load torque. Starting torques for medium to large motors are in the order of
120% of full load torque to 280% of full load torque. The PF of the motor at start is typically 0.1-
0.25, rising to a maximum as the motor accelerates and then falling again as the motor
 approaches full speed. Normally it will be 1.5 times the full load torque even though the current
may be 5 to 6 times the full load current.

10. State the basic equation from which delta –star & star- delta conversion equation can be
derived.

In a 3 phase circuit, the three phase windings are kept 120°(electrical) apart.
Assuming the waves in the three windings to be sinusoidal and counting the tiem from the
instant when the emf in phase ‘a’ is zero, the instantaneous values of the three emfs will be
given curves, whose equations will be ea = Emsin(ω t)
eb = Emsin(ω t - 120°)
ec = Emsin(ω t - 240°)

these voltages may be represented by revolving vectors which indicate their maximum values
(or rms values). The actual values of these voltages vary from peak positive to zero and to peak
negative values in one revolution of the vectors. It will be seen that the sum of the above three
equations will be zero.

This forms the basic criteria for star-delta or delta –star conversion.

11. Explain what is meant by the term 1. Wave form 2. Frequency 3. Average value?
1. Wave form: The shape of the curve obtained by plotting the instantaneous values of voltage
or current as the ordinate against time as abscissa is called its wave form

2. Frequency : The number of cycles / second is called the frequency of the

alternating quantity. Unit Hz.
3. Average Value: the average value of an alternating current is expressed by that steady
current which transfers across any circuit the same charge as is transferred by that alternating
current during the same time. Average value = 0.637 x maximum value

12. Why is it important to maintain high efficiency of operation and low values of voltage
regulation for power transformers?

Efficiency of a transformer (or for that matter any machine) = output / input
= output / output + losses.
The losses in the transformer are copper losses and iron losses. Iron loss is always remain
constant (design factor), but copper losses vary with the load current. Efficiency becomes
maximum when copper losses become equal to iron losses. It is always preferable to operate the
machinery at high efficiency, so that the losses are minimum, heating effect is minimum, more
output is obtained.

In case of transformer when load increases, the terminal voltage on the secondary decreases
(assuming the load is connected to the secondary side), due to its internal resistance and leakage
reactance. The regulation is nothing but the difference in no load terminal voltage on the
secondary and the terminal voltage of secondary on load, expresses as %. If the voltage drop is
more on load conditions, then the secondary current has to increase to meet the load or the
primary voltage has to increase to meet the requirement. In both cases the copper losses will
increase, which will affect the efficiency.
 Low voltage regulation means, the drop in secondary terminal voltage on load is quite low. If the
power transformer is to be operated at high efficiency, then the voltage regulation has to be low.

13. What is effect on the field flux of an alternator current in the synchronous motor that leads
the terminal voltage?

This condition refers to that of over excitation. When running on light load, the torque angle α1
is small, but armature current Ia1 is comparatively larger and leads terminal voltage V by a larger
angle Ф1. When more load is applied, the power factor improves and approaches unity. The
armature current also increases thereby producing the necessary increased armature power to
meet the increased applied load. The power factor angle Ф decreases (p.f. increases) at a faster
rate than the armature current thereby producing the necessary increased power to meet the
Increased

ER2
EB2

ER1 IA1 IA2

EB1 α2

α1
V

14. Describe the effect of following load on power factor a) induction motor b) transformers c
) partly loaded motors d) cage type motors?
A) Induction Motors: are normally having an individual P.F. of 0.8 to 0.85 (lagging) because of
reactive coils and the lagging P.F. will increase the reactive component of the total power of
the system,causing lowering of the power factor of the whole system.

B) Transformers: consists of reactive coilsand having lagging P.F. It will have the same effect as
that of the induction motor.

C) Partly loaded Motors: has lower lagging P.F. than the fully loaded motor and so it will tend to
lower the P.F. of the system.
D) Cage Type Motors: Normally have rotor conductors with higher resistance for starting torque
resulting in improved P.F.

15. By means of a schematic circuit diagram illustrate the peak rectifier? If the supply voltage is v
(t) = Vm sin wt ,what is the voltage across the load resistor?

The output of the rectifier circuits is always pulsating with respect to time. DC power supply
required should have minimum pulsation or ripple. This is achieved by adding a filter circuit in
the output side. In peak rectifiers a capacitor filter is used, the value is such a way chosen as to
make the ripple as minimum as possible.
 Sizing of the capacitor represents a trade off. For a given load, a larger capacitor will reduce
ripple For a given tolerable ripple the required capacitor size is proportional to the load current
and inversely proportional to the supply frequency and the number of output peaks of the
rectifier per input cycle. The load current and the supply frequency are generally outside the
control of the designer of the rectifier system but the number of peaks per input cycle can be
affected by the choice of rectifier design.
A half-wave rectifier will only give one peak per cycle and for this and other reasons is only used
in very small power supplies. A full wave rectifier achieves two peaks per cycle and this is the
best that can be done with single-phase input. For three-phase inputs a three-phase bridge will
give six peaks per cycle and even higher numbers of peaks can be achieved by using transformer
networks placed before the rectifier to convert to a higher phase order.

The supply voltage is v (t) = Vm sin wt

The maximum value of pulsating output is Vm and the dc component V’dc = 2 Vm / π in case of full
wave rectifier and in case of half wave rectifier V’dc = Vm / π.

If any DC resistance(R) comes across in the circuit in series with the load resistor(RL) then the
output voltage across the resistor will be

Vdc = [V’dc /( R + RL)] x RL

{ Sketch and illustrate a PEA rectifier. If supply voltage v(t) =Vm sinωt, what is the voltage
across the load resistor.

PEA means power electronics application. Rectifier using SCRs can be shown. The output
voltage across the load resistance in case of full wave rectification will be Vav = (Vm/π ) (1 +
cosα) and Iav = (Vm/πRL) (1+ cosα) where α is the firing angle for the thyristor and the
conduction angle will be (180° - α)}

16. Which of the following 3 motors has the poorest speed regulation shunt motor, series motor,
or cumulative compound motor? Explain
 Speed regulation means change in speed of a motor with change in applied load torque, other
conditions remaining constant.
Shunt motor is almost a constant speed motor on load.
Series motor, the speed is very high on no load and speed is less on load. Series motor can not
be started without load.
Compound motor is in between, and is used where both speed and torque has to match for
maximum output.
Hence series motor has the poorest speed regulation.

Series motor all three motors shunt motor

17. Derive the expression for current and voltage relations between line and phase values in the
star and delta cases. Draw the vector diagram?

STAR CONNECTION:

Indication of various phase and line parameters vector or phasor

diagram for derivation

(the faded one EB and on the right read Ea as EB)

the windings are 120° out of phase with each other. The vector sum of the currents meeting at
the neutral is zero. i.e. IR + IB + IC = 0

the voltage induced in each winding is called the Phase voltage and current in each winding is
like wise known as phase current. The voltage available between any pair of te3rminals is
called line voltage VL . there are to phase windings between each pair of terminals, but since
their similar ends have been joined together, they are in opposition. Obviously, the
instantaneous value of p.d between any two terminals is the arithmetic difference of the two
phase emfs converned. However the rms value of this p.d. is given by the vector difference of
the two phase emfs.

ER,, EY, EB are phase emfs. For a balanced load E R = EY = E B

Line voltage VRY between line 1 and line 2 is the vector difference of ER and EY
Line voltage VYB between line 1 and line 2 is the vector difference of EY and EB
Line voltage VBR between line 1 and line 2 is the vector difference of EB and ER

The p.d. between line 1 and 2 is VRY = ER - EY

Hence VRY is foundby compounding ER and EY reversed and its value is given by the diagonal
of the parallelogram on the right side figure. The angle between ER and (EY reversed) is 60°.
VRY = 2 x EPH x cos (60°/2)
= 2 x EPH x cos 30°
= 2 x EPH x √3/2
= √3 EPH

Similarly VYB = EY - EB = √3 EPH

VBR = EB - ER = √3 EPH

Current in line 1 = IR, current in line 2 = IY and the current in line 3 = IB

Since IR = IY = IB = IPh say, ( remember, the current through the winding of one phase is
flowing through the corresponding line, same winding extends to the line)

Hence IL (line current) = IPh (phase current)

Power: the total power is power produced by 3 phases

Hence power = 3 VPh x IPh x cos Ф

= 3 x VL / √3 x IL x cos Ф

= √3 VL IL cos Ф

DELTA CONNECTION:
 For delta connection VRY = VYB = VBR = phase voltage = line voltage (voltage across each
winding which constitute a phase)

But the line currents will be the vector difference of phase currents.

For example I1 = line current in 1 = IR - IB (where IR and IB are phase currents)

I2 = line current in 2 = IY - IR (where IY and IR are phase currents)
I3 = line current in 3 = IB - IY (where IB and IY are phase currents)

Working in the similar way as done for star connection, it will be found that

I1 = 2 x IPh x cos 60°/2 = 2 x IPh x √3/2 = √3 IPH

Hence in delta connection, line voltage = phase voltage

Line current = √3 x phase current

Hence power is 3 VPh x IPh x cos Ф or = 3 x VL x IL/ √3 x cos Ф = √3 VL IL cos Ф

18. What is slip? What are the factors on which the torque of an induction motor depends?

Slip is the difference between the synchronous speed and the actual speed of the rotor when
the motor is on load.

Sometimes slip speed is called the difference between the synchronous speed and actual speed
(NS - N)

Rotor speed is N = NS (1 – s) where s = slip

Torque equation is given by

T = k x E2 x I2 x cosФ2

The subscript 2 are indicating the rotor condition.

Torque depends on the rotor induced emf, the rotor current and the power factor (cosine of
the phase angle of rotor induced emf and the rotor current)

These parameters again depend on rotor resistance and reactance. The resistance of squirrel
cage rotor is almost constant and low compared to its reactance during start. But when
running as slip reduces, the reactance drops. Hence the power factor, rotor induced emf and
rotor currents will change for starting and running conditions.

19. How does change in frequency effect operation of Trans formers. What make this ratio
different from the ratio of transformation?

The core loss of a transformer depends on the frequency and the maximum flux density for a
given volume and the thickness of the core laminations. The hysteresis loss is proportional to
(frequency) and the eddy current loss is proportional to the (frequency)2. The total core loss is
the sum of hysteresis and eddy current losses. Hence the efficiency of transformer is affected.
 Change in the frequency changes the induced voltage as E = 4.44 f φ N

20. Discuss the different method of speed control of dc series motor by adjusting field ampere
turns?

Field diverters

In this method, a variable resistance (called field diverter) is connected in parallel with series field winding as shown in
Fig.(5.6). Its effect is to shunt some portion of the line current from the series field winding, thus weakening the
field and increasing the speed(N ∝ 1/ φ). The lowest speed obtainable is that corresponding to zero current in
the diverter (i.e., diverter is open). Obviously, the lowest speed obtainable is the normal speed of the motor.
Consequently, this method can only provide speeds above the normal speed. The series field diverter method is often
employed in traction work.

Armature diverter:

In order to obtain speeds below the normal speed, a variable resistance (called armature diverter) is
connected in parallel with the armature as shown in Fig. The diverter shunts some of the line current, thus reducing the
armature current. Now for a given load, if Ia is decreased, the flux φ m u s t i n c r e a s e ( T ∝ φIa). Since N
∝ 1/ φ , the motor speed is decreased. By adjusting the armature diverter, any speed lower than the
normal speed can be obtained

Tapped field control:

In this method, the flux is reduced (and hence speed is increased) by decreasing the number of turns of the series field
winding as shown in Fig. . The switch S can short circuit any part of the field winding, thus decreasing the flux and raising
the speed. With full turns of the field winding, the motor runs at normal speed and as the field turns are cut out, speeds
higher than normal speed are achieved.

Paralleling field coils:

This method is usually employed in the case of fan motors. By regrouping the field coils as shown in Fig. (5.9),
several fixed speeds can be obtained.

21. What are the factor which determine the synchronous speed of a motor?

The speed of the synchronous motor depends on the supply frequency and the number of poles.
Ns = 120 x f / P where f is the supply frequency and P number of poles and Ns being the
synchronous speed.

22. Explain the purpose of interpoles and state their magnetic polarity relative to the main poles
both generators and motors?

The interpoles (also known as compoles) are fixed to the yoke and spaced in between the main
poles. They are wound with comparatively few heavy gauge copper wire turns and are
connected in series with the armature so that they carry full armature current.

Their polarity in case of generator is the same as that of the main pole ahead in the direction of
rotation.

Their function is two folds:

 1. as their polarity is the same as that the main pole ahead they induce an emf in the coil (under
commutation) which helps the reversal of current. The emf induced by the interpoles is known
as commutating or reversing emf. The commutating emf neutralises the reactance emf there by
making the commutation sparkles. (neutralises the reactance voltage which is also due to
armature current).
2. the second function of the interpoles is to neutralise the crossmagnetising effect of armature
reactions. Hence brushes will not be required to be shifted from the original position.

For motors the polarity will be opposite to that of main poles ahead in the running direction.

23. Define power factor explain the effect of low power factor?

The power factor of an AC electric power system is defined as the ratio of the real power flowing
to the load to the apparent power in the circuit,[1][2] and is a dimensionless number between 0 and
1.

When the power factor is 1.0, the current and voltage are perfectly in phase with each other and
the electrical system is delivering the maximum power that can be delivered by a given value of
voltage and current.

When the power factor is less than 1.0, the current is negative while the voltage is positive and
the current is positive while the voltage is negative during parts of each cycle. That means that
some energy is circulating back and forth between the electrical system and the load rather than
being converted to by the load to do useful work. A higher current is required to deliver a given
flow of power.

The negative effects from the point of view of the energy supplier are reduced capacity and
reduced efficiency. The capacity is reduced because the generator can only supply a certain
maximum current and the power lines, transformers, etc. can only carry a maximum current. If
the maximum current is reached without reaching the maximum power, the supplier can not sell
as much power as the system is capable of delivering. Transmission losses are proportional to
current, so the losses are higher than they would be if the same power were to be delivered by
supplying a lower current. That means reduced efficiency

24. What r the factors on which the speed of a motor depends .discuss the series and shunt
motors?

The speed of a dc motor depends on the back emf and the flux. The back emf in turn depends
on the terminal voltage and the armature resistance and reaction drop.

N ∞ Eb / Ф = V – IaRa / Ф rpm

Shunt motors a have approximately constant speed. The speed of the shunt motor almost
remains constant for any given load.

Series motors have variable speed. Speed on no load is very high and speed on load is low.
Series motors can not be started without a load

25. Explain the working principle of a 3 phase induction motors? What are various types of
rotor?
 An induction motor or asynchronous motor is a type of alternating current motor where power
is supplied to the rotor by means of electromagnetic induction. An electric motor turns because of
magnetic force exerted between a stationary electromagnet called the stator and a rotating
electromagnet called the rotor. In an induction motor, by contrast, the current is induced in the
rotor without contacts by the magnetic field of the stator, through electromagnetic induction. An
induction motor is sometimes called a rotating transformer because the stator (stationary part) is
essentially the primary side of the transformer and the rotor (rotating part) is the secondary side.
Unlike the normal transformer that changes the current by using time varying flux, induction
motors use rotating magnetic fields to transform the voltage. The current in the primary side
creates an electromagnetic field which interacts with the electromagnetic field of the secondary
side to produce a resultant torque, thereby transforming the electrical energy into mechanical
energy.

Various types of rotors: 1. Squirrel cage rotor, 2. Slip ring induction motor or wound rotor
3. double cage rotors

26. Distinguish between power efficiency and all day efficiency. Why is all day efficiency
considered more reasonable basis for comparison than ordinary efficiency?

All transformers have copper and core losses. Copper loss is power lost in the primary
and secondary windings of a transformer due to the ohmic resistance of the windings. Copper
loss, in watts, can be found using Equation, : Copper Loss I2P RP + I2 RS
Where IP = primary current IS = secondary current, RP = primary winding resistance,
RS = secondary winding resistance

Core losses are caused by two factors: hysteresis and eddy current losses. Hysteresis loss is that
energy lost by reversing the magnetic field in the core as the magnetizing AC rises and falls and
reverses direction. Eddy current loss is a result of induced currents circulating in the core. The
efficiency of a transformer can be calculated using Equations

Efficiency = {Power Output / Power Input } x 100 % = [ Ps / Pp] x 100 %

Efficiency = Power Output / {Power Output + Copper Loss + Core Loss} x 100

Efficiency = (VS IS x PF) / {(VS IS x PF) + Copper Loss + Core Loss} x100
wherePF = power factor of the load

All day Efficiency = Output in kWh for 24 hours/ (Output + losses ) in kWh for 24 hours
All day efficiency will be more reasonable because for part of the day the transformer may not be
fully loaded. The load during the day time and night time varies. Hence the copper losses will vary
though iron loss will remain constant.

27. What is leakage flux as it applies to the iron core transformer? How is it taken in account in
the analysis of transformer?
It is found that all the flux linked with primary does not link the secondary but part of it completes its
magnetic circuit by passing through air rather than around the core. This leakage flux is produced
when the mmf due to primary ampere-turns existing acts along the leakage paths. This flux is known
as primary leakage flux and is proportional to the primary ampere-turns alone because the
secondary turns do not link the magnetic circuit of this flux. This flux is in time phase with primary
current I1. it induces an emf EL1 in primary and not in secondary. Similarly the secondary ampere-
turns acting set up leakage flux which is linked with secondary winding alone (and not with primary
turns). This flux is in time phase with secondary current I2 and produces a self induced emf EL2 in
secondary and not in primary.
At no load and light loads, the primary and secondary ampere-turns are small, hence leakage fluxes
are negligible. But when load is increased, both primary and secondary windings carry huge
currents. Hence, large mmfs are set up which, while acting on leakage paths, increase the leakage
flux.
This self induced emf due to leakage flux is normally represented as the voltage drop due to a
inductance in the circuit such that the inductive reactance or X = self induced emf / the respective
current (I1 or I2) as the case may be. i.e. X1 (primary side) = EL1 / I1 and X2 = EL2/ I2, X1 and X2 are
known as the leakage reactances of primary and secondary.

The primary voltage V1 has to supply for the reactive drop I1X1 in addition to the drop due to the
resistance, i.e. I1R1. Similarly the induced emf in the secondary E2 will have to supply I2X2 and I2R2.

In an actual transformer, the primary and secondary windings are not placed on separate legs or
limbs, to avoid large primary and secondary leakage fluxes. Leakage fluxes are minimized by
sectionalizing and interleaving the primary and secondary windings.

28. What is SCR? How is break over voltage of the scr defined?

Silicon Controlled rectifier is a power semiconductor device, which can handle currents of
several hundred amperes and voltages of several thousand volts. SCR is a four layer, three
terminal, three junction unidirectional switching device. The three terminals are anode, cathode
and gate. The four layers are of alternate P type and N type silicon semiconductors forming
three junctions. The layers and junctions are formed by gaseous diffusion and alloying
techniques.

gate

anode

P N P N cathode

SCR can be brought to ‘ON’ state by keeping the gate terminal open and the supply voltage is made
equal to the break over voltage and then turning it ‘ON’ by applying small voltage to the gate. Once
the SCR starts conducting the gate loses the control, i.e. even if the gate pulse is removed, SCR will
not stop conducting. The only way to stop conduction is to reduce the applied voltage to zero

Break over voltage : Gate terminal being kept open. The minimum forward voltage at which SCR
starts conducting is called break over voltage.
29. A series circuit having resistance, inductance and capacitance is to be operated on a constant
voltage supply of available frequency. Indicate graphically how changes will take place in the
resistive terms, reactive terms ie, capacitive reactance and inductive reactance?

Resistance : it is independent of f, hence it is represented by a straight line

Inductive Reactance: it is given by XL = 2πfL. This increases linearly with frequency. Hence
its graph is a straight line passing through origin.
Capacitive reactance: XC = 1 / 2πfC. It is inversely proportional to frequency. Its graph is
a rectangular hyperbola which is drawn in the fourth quadrant (as XC is considered negative.

30. Sketch a graph of starting current and torque against the speed of rotation for a single cage
motor?

Torque curves for 4 types of asynchronous induction motors:

A) Single-phase motor
B) Polyphase squirrel cage motor
C) Polyphase squirrel cage bar deep motor
D) Polyphase double squirrel cage motor
 typical torque curves for different line frequencies

typical torque curve as a function of slip

the left side indicates when RPM is more than synchronous speed, the motor behaving like an induction
generator. The right side is the normal graph

31. Compare the effectiveness of a current limiting circuit breaker with that of a HRC fuses?

Many electrical distribution systems can deliver large short circuit currents to electrical equipment.
This high current can cause extensive damage. Current limiting circuit breakers will reduce the
current flowing in the faulted circuit to substantially less magnitude. This helps protect expensive
equipment. One way to accomplish current limiting is with an additional set of contacts that feature
two moveable arms. These are referred to as dual-pivot contacts, which separate even more quickly
than the single-pivot contacts. The dual-pivot contacts are connected in series with the single-pivot
contacts. As with the single-pivot design, current flows in opposite directions through the contact
arms, creating a magnetic repulsion. As current increases, the magnetic repulsion force increases.
In an overload condition where current may only be one to six times normal current, the contacts
remain closed until the breaker trips. In a short circuit condition fault current is extremely high,
both sets of contact arms may open simultaneously, generating high impedance arcs. The contact
gap of the dual-pivot contacts increases more rapidly, therefore generating arc impedance more
rapidly. Once the arcs are extinguished, the dual-pivot contacts close on their own due to spring
tension. The single-pivot contacts are held open by the breaker mechanism, which will have tripped
during the fault and must be manually reset.

{a current limiting circuit breaker as ‘one that does not employ a fusible element and, when
operating within its current-limiting range, limits the let-through I2t to a value less than the I2t of a
1/2-cycle wave of the symmetrical prospective current.’ Furthermore, I2t is defined as ‘an
expression related to the circuit energy as a result of current flow. With respect to circuit breakers,
the I 2t is expressed for the current flow between the initiation of the fault current and the clearing
of the circuit.’ Expressed graphically, the energy in the circuit, I2t, is represented as the area under
the curve.}

32. Derive an expression for the emf induced in an ac generator?

Let Z = number of conductors / phase

2T where T is the number of coils or turns per phase.
P = number of poles
f = frequency of induced emf in Hz
φ = flux/pole in webers
N = rotor rpm
Kd = distribution factor of the winding
Kc = pitch or coil span factor

Average induced emf per conductor = dφ / dt ; dφ

= φP
dt = 60 / N sec
hence, average induced emf per conductor = φP / 60/N = φPN/60

but f = PN / 120, hence N = 120 f / P;

average induced emf/conductor = φP x 120 f / P x 60 = 2 f φ volts.

Total number of conductors is Z/phase or 2T/phase,

Hence induced emf/phase = 2 f φ x 2T = 4 f φ t volts.

RMS value of induced emf / phase = 1.11 x 4fφT volts = 4.44 f φ T volts.

This would have been the actual value of the induced voltage if all the coils in a phase were full
pitched and concentrated or bunched in one slot (instead of being distributed in several slots under
poles). This not being so, the actually available voltage is reduced in the ratio of the winding factors.
Hence actual voltage available per phase = 4.44 kpkdfφT volts.

33. How do the leakage fluxes effect the operation of a transformer and how are they
minimised?
Answered in question No. 27

34. What is the operational impedance of an RC circuit, describe its usefulness?

Capacitors oppose changes to a circuit’s voltage
• Inductors oppose changes to a circuit’s current
• These components will offer resistance to current flow, and the amount of resistance changes as
the circuit’s operating frequency changes. This opposition to alternating current is called impedance.
• AC circuits will have time delays due the component’s opposition to change.
The inductive reactance is represented as XL and the capacitive reactance is represented as XC.

The operational impedance Z = √ R2 + (XL - XC)2

If XL is greater than XC., then circuit behaves like an inductive circuit and if XC. Is greater than XL then
circuit behaves like a capacitive circuit.
The impedance effect as inductive circuit are useful as current limiting reactors in the main switch
board, as better storage medium where as the capacitive circuit is utilised for power factor
improvement and voltage improvement. The other uses are in electronic circuits like Phase Shift
circuits, A Voltage Divider, RC Low Pass Filter etc.

35. What is back emf. Derive the relation for the back emf and supplied voltage in terms of
armature resistance?
When the armature of a d.c. motor rotates under the influence of the driving torque, the armature
conductors move through the magnetic field and hence e.m.f. is induced in them as in a generator
The induced e.m.f. acts in opposite direction to the applied voltage V(Lenz’s law) and in known as
back or counter e.m.f. Eb. The back e.m.f. Eb (= P Φ ZN/60 A) is always less than the applied voltage
V, although this difference is small when the motor is running under normal conditions.

Consider a shunt wound motor shown in Fig. When d.c. voltage V is applied across the motor
terminals, the field magnets are excited and armature conductors are supplied with current.
Therefore, driving torque acts on the armature which begins to rotate. As the armature rotates, back
e.m.f. Eb is induced which opposes the applied voltage V. The applied voltage V has to force current
through the armature against the back e.m.f. Eb . The electric work done in overcoming and causing
the current to flow against Eb is converted into mechanical energy developed in the armature. It
follows, therefore, that energy conversion in a d.c. motor is only possible due to the production of
back e.m.f. Eb.

Net voltage across armature circuit = V – Eb

If Ra is the armature circuit resistance, then, Ia = (V – Eb)/ Ra

Since V and Ra are usually fixed, the value of Eb will determine the current drawn by the motor. If the
speed of the motor is high, then back e.m.f. Eb (= P Φ ZN/60 A) is large and hence the motor will
draw less armature current and viceversa.
 36. Describe the materiel used for conductors in cables?

In order to transmit electrical current with as few losses as possible, a cable conductor needs to be
of low resistivity (or high conductivity). There are two main cable conductor materials used in
practice, copper and aluminium, because of their low resistivity characteristics, coupled with their
relatively low cost. Silver has better resistivity characteristics than either copper and aluminium, but
being a precious metal, is far too costly.
Copper

The resistivity of copper is in the order of 1.7 - 1.8 Ωmm2 / m. Copper is a denser material
than aluminium and has a higher melting point, hence has better performance under short circuit
conditions and is mechanically stronger. However the high density of copper makes it less flexible
than aluminium. Copper conductors also need to be very pure, and small traces of impurities (e.g.
phosphorous) can significantly affect conductivity.
Copper is typically used more commonly in industrial plants, generating stations and portable
equipment because of its mechanical properties. Furthermore, it is used in applications where space
restrictions abound, e.g. offshore platforms and aircraft
Aluminium
The resistivity of aluminium is around 2.8 Ωmm2 / m, which makes it roughly 60% less
conductive than copper. Therefore, aluminium conductors need to be oversized by a factor of 1.6 in
order to have the equivalent resistance of copper conductors. However aluminium is also 50%
lighter in mass than copper so it has a weight advantage. Additionally, it is more malleable and
flexible than copper.
Aluminium is inherently corrosion resistant due to the thin oxide layer that is formed when
aluminium is exposed to the air. Aluminium also performs better than copper in sulfur laden
environments (in terms of corrosion resistance).
Aluminimum is typically used for overhead aerial lines because of its light weight and high
conductivity. It is also used in applications where space restrictions are not a large factor, e.g.
underground cables

Copper Aluminium
Advantages High conductivity Lower weight
 High mechanical strength Flexible and malleable
Good short circuit performance Corrosion resistant

Disadvantages Heavier and less flexible Lower conductivity than copper

Impurities have large effects on Low mechanical strength
conductivity

Common materials used in electronic circuits and coaxial cable systems include copper, tinned or
silver plated copper, copper clad steel and copper clad aluminum. Plated copper is used to aid in
solderability of connectors or to minimize corrosion effects. Because of a phenomena known as skin-
effect, copper clad materials may be used in higher frequency applications.

37. Describe the effect of changes in speed, rotor current and torque as load is applied to an
induction motor. How does the motor adjust its stator current with changes in mechanical
load?
When a load is applied to the rotor of an induction motor, the motor speed reduces. Torque
increases . If load is going on being increased, then the torque will increase upto the break down
torque and after wards the motor torque decreases till pull out torque condition (if loading
continues) and motor stops subsequently. This reduction in speed on load would cause the induced
current and voltage in the rotor to increase, as well as the magnetic field in the rotor conductors.
This also causes an increase in slip. The back emf which normally opposes the terminal voltage will
decrease proportionately, hence the stator current will increase.

The action of this transfer to stator is like a transformer action. Stator can be considered as primary
and the rotor as secondaty. When rotor is loaded, it corresponds to the secondary of a transformer
getting loaded, hence by mutual induction, the primary or stator current increases.

38. Describe the no load saturation characteristics of a dc generator?

It is a curve drawn by taking no load generator emf E0 on Y axis and the field current If on X axis as
shown in figure. It is clear that the curve is not starting from zero. It is due to the residual
magnetism present in the poles. Thus even if If = 0, there is some voltage ‘OA” due to the residual
flux. The portion AB is practically a straight line. It is due to the fact that a t low flux densities, the
reluctance offered by iron path is negligible. Hence the total reluctance is only due to air gap which
is constant. Thus as If increases E0 also increases. The portion BC refers to saturation, i.e at higher
flux densities iron path reluctance becomes appreciable and hence E0 will no more be proportional
to If.

39. Describe the situations in which hand regulation might be desirable for operation of
generators?
AVR is provided with droop characteristic to ensure equal KVAR load sharing , which is
accomplished by incorporating a quadrature droop current transformer and a droop
resistor.It has got a manual adjustment known as Voltage Trimmer. If an emergency should
arise due to malfunctioning of one of the AVR’s of , the two parallel running alternators, one
generator may be operated under hand control with approximately constant KVAR ,
machine with the good AVR will take care of any changes in the total KVAR. From time to
time sharing can be adjusted by hand control. This will be fairly satisfactory if the total KVAR
load does not vary too frequently or too rapidly.

40. Explain why the outputs from phases are fed up to separate bus bars?
Different phases having phase different between themselves, at any instant time are at
different potential level.So if they are fed to the same bus bar it will cause dead short circuit.
From the wave form of the generator given in the figure it can be seen that the R, Y, B
phases of the alternator are always at different potential level.