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B.E. Second Semester Exanination - September/October 2023
Introduction to Electrical Engineering
Time: 3 hrs] [Maximum Marks: 100
Note: Answer any FIVE full questions, selecting at least ONE full question from each Module.
Module -I
1. Discuss about the conventional and non-conventional energy resources in detail. (10 Marks)
a
b) Draw the neat block schematic diagram and explain in brief the following power (10 Marks)
generating stations i) Hydro power plant ii) Nuclear power plant.
(06 Marks)
2. a) State and explain Faraday's laws of clcctromagnctic induction.
b) Define mutually induced emf. Explain with neat diagram , how it is induced in a (06 Marks)
coil.
c Two coils, coill and coil2 having 1000 and 2000 turns respectively lie parallel
and close to each other such that 80% of the flux produced by coil 1 links coil 2.
A current of 10 A in coil 1 produces a flux of 0.lm wb in it, while the same
current in coil 2 produces a flux of 0.2 mwb in it. Determine the self inductances
of each coil, mutual inductance between them, induced emf in coil 1 and coil 2, if
the current in coil 1is uniformly reverted in 0.01 second. (08 Marks)
Module - II
3. a) Define the following A.C terminologies : i) In-phase ii) Phase difference
(08 Marks)
iii)Form factor iv) Peak factor.
b) Deduce the relation between voltage and current in a pure capacitor, when it is (08 Marks)
supplied by an alternating voltage and also derive the expression for power in it.
c) Apure inductor of 159.2 mH is supplied by a 250V, 50Hz A.C. supply.
Determine the inductive reactance, current, equations for instantaneous values of
voltage and current. (04 Marks)
4. a) Analyse the series R-L circuit, supplied by an A.C voltage and derive the
expression for power in it with the aid of phasor diagram and wave forms. (08 Marks)
b) A series circuit consists of R =10S2 and L = 31.84 mH. The circuit is supplied
from a 227V, 50 Hz A.C. supply. Determine i) X ii) Z ii) I iv) cos (07 Marks)
v) Power vi) VR and vii) V.
c) List out the advantages of three phase system over single phase system. (05 Marks)
Module- III
5. a) Describe the construction of a D.C generator with neat sketch of its cross-section. (08 Marks)
b) Derive the equation for the generated emf in the armature of a D.C generator. (05 Marks)
c) A 4-pole, wave-wound, shunt generator supplies power of 25 kW at a terminal
voltage of 500 V. The resistances in armature and shunt filed windings are 0.2592
and 250Q respectively. Determine the emf generated if the total brush drop is
2V.Also determine the number of conductors in the armature, when the generator
is driven at a speed of 1200 rpm and having flux per pole of 0.02 wb. (07 Marks)
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a) Explain the working principle of a D.C motor. (06 Marks)
6.
b) A 4-Dole, 220 V, lap-wound, shunt motor has 540 conductors in the armature. It
draws a current of 32 A from the supply mains on full load. The shunt field
current is 2A. If the armature resistance is 0.1 2 and the fluX per pole is 30 mwb.
(06 Marks)
determine the speed and the torque developed.
c) Describe the construction and operation of a three point starter with neat circuit
(08 Marks)
diagram
Module - IV
7. a) Explain the types of transformers based on construction with the help of neat (08 Marks)
sketch.
(06 Marks)
b) Derive the emf equation of a single phase transformer.
c) A 50 kVA, single phase transformer has iron loss of 700 W and full-load copper
losses of 800W. Determine its efficiency at (06 Marks)
i) Half load ,0.8 p.f ii) 3/4" of full load, u.p.f ii) Full-load, 0.9 p.f.
8 a Describe the working principle of a three phase induction motor with necessary (06 Marks)
diagram.
Discuss the constructional features of the two types of rotor in three phase
b) (08 Marks)
induction motor.
c) A4-pole,three phase induction motor is supplied from a 50Hz supply system.
Determine i) Synchronous speed ii) Rotor speed when the slip is 4% ii)
(06 Marks)
Relative speed and iv) Rotor current frequency with a slip of 10%.
Module -V
(06 Marks)
9. a) Explain the casting and capping type of wiring with necessary sketch.
b) Discuss the two-way and three-way control of a lamp load with the aid of circuit (08 Marks)
and truth table for each.
c) Define one unit, with respect to electricity energy consumption. Explain the two
(06 Marks)
part tariff with advantages and disadvantages.
(06 Marks)
10. a) Discuss about the fuse, fuse element and its working principle.
b) What is Electric shock? Mention the precautions to be considered to avoid electric
(06 Marks)
shock.
c) What is earthing? Why is it necessary? Explain with neat sketch the pipe earthing. (08 Marks)
