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Model Question Paper-1 with effect from 2019-20 (CBCS Scheme)

Time: 03 Hours Max. Marks: 100

*Bloom’s
Module - 1 Taxonomy Marks
Level
Q.01 a Derive the torque equation of DC Motor and briefly explain the various L2, L3 8M
types of torque in a DC Motor CO1, PO1
b With a neat circuit diagram explain the operation of 3-Point starter and L2, L3 6M
mention its disadvantage CO1, PO1,
PO2
c A 220V shunt motor has an armature resistance of 0.2ῼ and field L3 6M
resistance of 110ῼ. The motor draws 5A at 1500rpm at no load. CO2, PO2
Calculate the speed and the shaft torque if the motor draws 52A at
rated voltage
OR
Q.02 a A 230V DC Shunt motor with an armature resistance of 0.4Ω is excited L3 8M
to give constant main field. The motor runs at 500rpm at full load and CO2, PO2
takes an armature current of 30A. If resistance 1.1Ω is placed in
armature circuit, find the speed of motor at (i) Full load torque (ii) 1.5
times full load torque
b Explain the various types of losses in a DC Motor L2 6M
CO3, PO1
c Draw and explain the power flow diagram of DC machine working as a L2, L3 6M
DC Motor CO3, PO1
Module - 2
Q.03 a With a neat circuit diagram explain the Hopkinson’s test conducted on L2, L3 8M
two identical DC shunt machines and how the efficiency of the machine CO3, PO1,
PO2
running as a motor and generator are determined?
b A field test on two mechanically coupled similar motors with their L3 6M
fields connected in series and with one machine running as motor and CO3, PO2
the other as a generator gave the following data:
Motor: Armature current: 40A, Armature voltage: 200V, drop across its
field winding is 15V
Generator: Armature current: 32A, Armature voltage: 160V, drop
across its field winding is 25V
The resistance of each armature is 0.4Ω. Calculate the efficiency of each
machine at this load
c With a neat circuit diagram explain the brake test conducted on DC L2, L3 6M
shunt motor and explain how the efficiency is determined CO3, PO1,
PO2

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Q.04 a Derive the torque equation of a 3 phase induction motor. Also derive L2, L3
the condition at which torque developed by the motor is maximum and CO1, PO1 8M
expression for maximum torque
b Define slip of a 3 phase induction motors and explain the effect of slip L2, L3 6M
on rotor parameters CO2, PO1
c A 3 phase induction motor having star connected rotor has an induced L3 6M
EMF of 80V between slip rings at standstill on open circuit. The rotor CO2, PO2
has a resistance and reactance per phase of 1ῼ & 4ῼ respectively.
Calculate current / Phase & power factor when (a) Slip rings are short
circuited (b) Slip rings are connected to a star connected rheostat of 3ῼ
per phase
Module - 3
Q.05 a From the basics draw and explain the exact equivalent circuit diagram L2, L3 6M
of a 3 Phase induction motor CO2, PO1
b Explain the operation of grid connected induction generator L2 4M
CO2, PO1
c Draw the circle diagram for a 3 phase, 50 Hz, 20 HP star connected L2, L3, L4
induction motor with the following data: CO2, 10M
No load test: 400V, 9A, 0.2 pf lag;Blocked rotor test: 200V, 50A, 0.4 pf lag PO2,PO4
Determine the line current, power factor, efficiency and slip for full load
condition
OR
Q.06 a Explain the operation of double cage rotor induction motor along with L2 8M
the equivalent circuit diagram and also draw its torque slip CO2, PO1
characteristics
b With a neat circuit diagram explain the no load & blocked rotor test L2, L3 6M
conducted on a 3 phase induction motor and show how the equivalent CO3, PO1,
PO2
circuit diagram parameters are calculated
c Explain the operation of self & externally excited induction generator L2 6M
CO2, PO1
Module - 4
Q.07 a Explain the necessity of a starter to start 3 phase induction motor and L2, L3 8M
with a neat circuit diagram explain the operation of star delta starter CO4, PO1,
PO2
b List down the various methods employed for the speed control of a 3 L2, L3 6M
phase induction motor and explain the rotor resistance method of CO4, PO1
speed control with a neat circuit diagram
c With a neat diagram explain the constructional features and operation L2 6M
of shaded pole type induction motor CO1, PO1
OR
Q.08 a Explain the concept of double field revolving theory in a single phase L2, L3 8M
IM to show that the they are not self-starting CO1, PO1,
PO2
b Using frequency control explain how the speed control of a 3 phase L2, L3 6M
induction motor is achieved CO4, PO1,
PO2
c With a neat diagram explain the constructional features and operation L2 6M
of split phase induction motor CO1, PO1

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Module - 5
Q.09 a Why synchronous motors are not self starting and explain the various L2, L3 8M
techniques employed to start the synchronous motors CO5, PO1
b Briefly explain the hunting in a synchronous motors and how do you L2 6M
reduce the effect of hunting CO5, PO1
c With a neat diagram explain the constructional features and operation L2 6M
of universal motor CO1, PO1
OR
Q.10 a With a neat diagram explain the constructional features and operation L2 8M
of AC servo motor CO1, PO1
b With the help of a phasor diagram explain the operation of L2, L3 6M
synchronous motor subjected to variable excitation CO5, PO1
c With a neat diagram explain the constructional features and operation L2 6M
of stepper motor CO1, PO1

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