MAHARASHTRA STATEEXAMINATION FOR THE GRANT OF COMPETENCY CERTIFICATES TO ELECTRICAL SUPERVISORS MSET 94050401 TIME: - [11-00 A.M.

TO 1-00 P.M] (Maximum marks: - 50) ELECTRICAL THEORY N.B.I) Attempt any five question only II) Figures to the right indicate full marks III) Neat sketches shall be drawn whenever necessary. 4) Answers must be written in Marathi or Hindi or English only. 1. a) State Ohms law When two resistances R-1 and R-2 are connected in-I) Series and ii) Parallel, what is the effective resistance of the circuit. State the names of different insulating materials with their permissible temp-rise. 2. a) What are the different main component-parts of D.C. generators or motors ? Draw a sketch and indicate parts on the sketch. b)State the different types of D.C. generators and motors with their circuit connection diagrams. 3.a)Calculate the speed of 4 pole synchronous motors with suitable assumption. How you will reverse the direction of rotation of the following motors: I)Synchronous motors (3 phase) II)3 phase induction motors III)Single phase induction motors IV)D.C. and A.C. series motors. 4. a) What is the slip of an induction motor ? Calculate the slip of an induction motor running at 1480 R.P.M., if it is a 4-pole induction motor connected to 50 Hz, 440 volts, 3 phase supply. State the different methods of speed control of 3-phase induction motor and explain any one with neat circuit diagram. 5. a) What is impedance ? What is reactance ? What is capacitance ? What are its uses ? Marks

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What are the units of the following electrical quantities I)Capacitance II)Impedance III)Magnetic flux iv) electrical power 6. a) Explain briefly with neat diagrams the construction and working principle of usual 3 phase distribution transformer of 11 kv/400 v. What is the function of i) Breather ii) Tap changer iii) Conservator iv) Oil in the power transformer. What do you understand by rating of transformer ? 7. a) Why high voltage is essential in the transmission system ? b) What do you mean by "SAG" in transmission line ?

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C) Draw a cross section of 3 phase high power cable and show the following major parts on it I) Core of conductor II) Insulating layer III Metallic sheath VI )Bedding V) Armouring VI) Serving 8. a) What is "primary cell" and what is "secondary cell" ? b) How do you judge easily the state of charge of the battery ? How maintenance of battery is carried out ? c) Mention the methods of charging lead acid batteries and draw battery charging circuit used in one of the methods.

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MAHARASHTRA STATE EXAMINATION FOR THE GRANT OF COMPETENCY CERTIFICATES TO ELECTRICAL SUPERVISORS MSET 93050401 TIME:- [11-00 A.M. TO 1-00 P.M] (Maximum marks:- 50) ELECTRICAL THEORY N.B.- 1) Attempt any five question only 2) Figures to the right indicate full marks 3) Neat sketches shall be drawn whenever necessary. 4) Answers must be written in Marathi or Hindi or English only. Marks

1. a) State Ohm's Law.

b) Explain Kirchhoff's current law and voltage law and find out the voltage drop across Resistance R2 andR3 in the following figure.

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2.a) What are the different types of wires used on electrical installation? Suggest suitable application of each type of wire. b) Compare switch, fuse and circuit breaker and give their specification. 3.Write short notes on any four of the following:A)Sources of Electric Energy. B)Transformer oil C)Instrument Transformer D)Strut and stay set. E)Rotor rheostat starter. 4.a) What are the different conditions of parallel operation of D.C. shunt generators?

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b. Draw the neat sketch of a switch board associated with the parallel operation of D.C. shunt
Generators. Name the different parts 5.a) What is the importance of Battery. b) Draw any one circuit of charging battery. Explain the maintenance procedure of lead acid battery. 6.a) Explain the meaning of following terms:I)Synchronous speed ii)Slip iii)Rotor speed iv)Torque in terms of 3-phase induction motor. b) What is a single phasing of 3phase induction motor suggest preventive measure to avoid it. 7.a) Describe the construction details of single-phase transformer in short with neat sketch. b) What is an autotransformer? Explain its working principal. State its applications. 8.a) Enumerate different safety rules in respect of General Earthing, Neutral Earthing, isolation and overhead line clearances as per IE Rules,1956.

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b. Write short note on restoration of person suffering from Electric shock.

MAHARASHTRA STATEEXAMINATION FOR THE GRANT OF COMPETENCY CERTIFICATES TO ELECTRICAL SUPERVISORS MSET 94011801 TIME:- [11-00 P.M. TO 1-00 P.M] (Maximum marks:- 50) ELECTRICAL -THEORY N.B.1. Attempt any five question only 2. Figures to the right indicate full marks 3. Neat sketches shall be drawn whenever necessary. 4) Answers must be written in Marathi or Hindi or English only. Marks State units of following quantities :-I)Potential difference II)Electric current III)Resistance IV)Electrical power V)Electrical energy. 5 b) Calculate effective resistance of the following circuit and find out the current in each branch when pd. of 230 V is applied in between point A and F. 5

Write short notes on any four of the following :I) Plate type earthing II) Cables used in distribution system III) List of materials used for conductors and insulators. IV) Oil circuit breaker V) Battery charging unit Direct on line starter for three phase induction motor 10 a) What are the advantages of high voltage transmission? b) Draw a neat cross section of 1100 volts, paper insulated lead sheathed cable. Why in Metropolitan cities underground cables are used instead of OH distribution networks? 10 a) State the application of following electric motors:I)Synchronous motors II)D.C. series motors III)D.C. shunt motors IV)3 phase induction motors V)universal motors 5 How will you change the direction of rotation of the following motors :i.D.C. shunt motors ii. Single phase induction motors iii. Three phase induction motors 5 a) With the help of sine waveform of voltage and current ,explain the following. quantities. i. Maximum value of current and voltage. ii. Average value of current and voltage. iii. Time period and frequency. iv. Phase difference. 4 A 3-phase load of 3 kW is connected across 415 volts, 50 Hz, supply. Calculate the current drawn by load in each case.---i)Unity power factor ii) 0.8 lagging power factor 6 a) Classify the different types of transformers 5 b) What are the different conditions to be satisfied for parallel operation of two three phase transformers. 5 7. State the reasons for the following :- Silicon steel is used for transformer core. The efficiency of transformer is very high. L.T. capacitors are used by industrial consumers. Earthing wire is provided on top of E.H.V. transmission towers normally. Starters are provided for induction motors. 10 8. Write notes on any two :- Different sources of electrical energy. Various terms used in overhead transmission. Precaution to be taken while working the overhead transmission tower. 10 MAHARASHTRA STATE EXAMINATION FOR THE GRANT OF COMPETENCY CERTIFICATES TO ELECTRICAL SUPERVISORSMSET 95050401 T IME:- [11-00 P.M. TO 1-00 P.M] (Maximum marks:- 50) ELECTRICAL -THEORY N.B.1) Attempt any five question only 2) Each question carries equal marks 3) Neat sketches shall be drawn whenever necessary. 4) Answers must be written in Marathi or Hindi or English only. Marks a) Explain with neat diagrams Kirchhoffs two laws.

4 There are two bulbs of 60 watt each but they have different operating voltages .One bulb is rated at 110 volts and the other at 220 volts. Which bulb will draw more current when connected to their rated voltage supply ? Which bulb has higher resistance than the other? 6 a) What is primary cell and what is secondary cell? 5 b) What are the constant voltage and constant current method of Charging Lead acid cell? 5 3. a) What are the essential parts of D.C. machine & what are their functions? 5 b) What are the ideal conditions of parallel operation of D.C. generators? 5 a) State advantages of A.C. supply over D.C. supply? 4 b) A common single phase 250 volts, 50Hz line supplies the following loads:a) A load of 1kW at 0.8 p.f.lag. b) A load of 5amps at unity power factor , and c) A load of 2 kVA at 0.8 p.f.lag Calculate the total load current drawn from the supply. 6 a) How you will improve power factor of an industry? 5 What is the relation between power and power factor of an alternating circuit? 5 6. Write brief note on the following :- Auto transformer and its application. Protective devices of A.C. motors Different methods of starting 3-phase induction motors. Lightening arrestors and Lightening conductors. Pin type and suspension type insulators 10 7. a) What precaution should be followed by Electrical workmen and suppliers for the domestic electrical wiring? 5 What are the different types of earthing? Quote relevant Indian Standard specification number. 5 8. a) State and explain Ohms law. 4 b) A 0.4 ohms resister is connected in parallel with an unknown resister R The current through 0.4 ohms resister is 6 ampers and that through R resister is 3.5 amp. What is the value of unknown resister R? 6 MAHARASHTRA STATEEXAMINATIN FOR THE GRANT OF COMPETENCY CERTIFICATES TO ELECTRICAL SUPERVISORS MSET - 950110501 TIME:- [11-00 P.M. TO 1-00 P.M] (Maximum marks:- 50) ELECTRICAL -THEORY N.B.1) Attempt any five question only 2) Each question carries equal marks 3) Neat sketches shall be drawn whenever necessary. 4) Answers must be written in Marathi or Hindi or English only. 1. a) Explain Kirchhoffs voltage and current laws. Calculate current in branches , voltages across B & C when voltage of 30 volt is applied across A and B. Marks

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a) Explain Ohms Law. What are factors affecting resistance? Calculate effective resistance across AB of the following circuit:-

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a) Explain different types of batteries and their uses. Discuss method of lead acid batteries with neat sketch.

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a) What do you understand by power factor of load? State effects of low power factor and methods of improving power factor. Match the following columns:Column A 1) Electric power 2) Resistance 3) Electric potential 4) Flux 5) Current a) Calculate the speed of squirrel cage induction motor consisting of 4-pole and connected to 3 ph ,400 v, 50 Hz supply. Slip of the motor is 4%. b) How will you reverse the direction of rotation of the following motors- Synchronous motors (3-Phase) 3-Phase induction motors. Single Phase induction motors. D.C. Shunt motors. a) Describe in brief safety rules in respect of General Earthing ,Neutral Earthing and overhead line clearances as per IE Rules,1956. b) What type of first aid treatment you will give to a person who receives an Electric shock? What are the common types of D.C. motors and where are they used ? Draw a sketch of one of them and explain its parts. How does a fluorescent lamp operate? explain with a neat sketch. MAHARASHTRA STATE EXAMINATION FOR THE GRANT OF COMPETENCY CERTIFICATES TO ELECTRICAL SUPERVISORS MSEUT- 93050402 TIME:- [3-00 P.M. TO 5-00 P.M] (Maximum marks:- 50) ELECTRICITYUTILIZATION

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N.B.1) Attempt any five question only 2) Figures to the right indicate full marks 3) Neat sketches shall be drawn whenever necessary. 4) Answers must be written in Marathi or Hindi or English only. Marks 1. a) Why electrical equipments are earthed at two places. 2 b) Before commissioning any installation, certain test are carried out . Explain these tests. 3 c) Explain with neat sketch method of plate type earthing. 5 2. a) Explain different methods of energy tariff. 2 b) For industrial installation, normally two-part tariff method is adopted. What is the reason? 3 c)An industrial unit is having Maximum Demand of 500kW at 0.75 P.F. Its monthly energy consumption is 2,00,000 units. The tariff rate is Rs.100 per kW of demand and Rs.3 per unit. The penalty for Low p.f. is 0.5% of the total energy bill for industrial units having Lower p.f. than 0.85. Calculate its monthly energy bill. 5 What are common types of faults in the following house hold equipments? a)Storage type water heaters. b)Washing machines. c)Ceiling fans. \d)Grinder and mixers.e)Fluorescent tube lights. How you will locate them? What are the instruments required for such location tests? 10 Write short notes of any four of the following:a)Neon lamps. b)High-pressure sodium vapour lamp. c)L.T.capacitors. d)Lightening arrestors. e)Earth leakage circuit breaker (ELCB). 10 a) Draw a neat sketch of cross section of an armoured PVC cable of 3.5 core and explain in detail the construction of it .

b) What are different causes of faults in cables? Explain one method of testing and locating cable faults. 5 Give reasons of any four of the following :a)HRC fuses are preferred over rewirable tinned copper fuses. b)Buchholz relays are provided on power transformers. c)In neutral circuit links are provided instead of fuses. d)For current transformers, secondary is kept always connected. e) Guard wire is run on top of the Extra High Voltage tower lines. 10 a) Explain neat diagrams, safety devises used in lifts 7 b) What type of motors are used in the following types of lifts:i)High speed gearless lift. ii)Two speed lifts. iii)U.M.V. or Ward Leonard controlled lifts. 3 8. a) (i) State Joule's constant. (ii) State relation between Watts and Metric H.P. 4 Water is required to be raised out of a tube well 30 m deep at the rate of 243 Tons per hour. If the efficiency of the pump is 90% find the H.P. of the motor. Assume 10%of the height is lost in friction. 6 MAHARASHTRA STATE EXAMINATION FOR THE GRANT OF COMPETENCY CERTIFICATES TO ELECTRICAL SUPERVISORS MSUT 94050402 TIME:- [3-00 P.M. TO 5-00 P.M] (Maximum marks:- 50) ELECTRICITY UTILIZATION N.B.1) Attempt any five question only 2) Figures to the right indicate full marks 3) Neat sketches shall be drawn whenever necessary. 4) Answers must be written in Marathi or Hindi or English only. Marks 1. a) State difference systems of wiring. 5 b) Explain why it is necessary to provide earthing in a domestic electric installation. 5 2. a) Draw a suitable layout of different electrical points needed in the drawing hall of modern luxurious flat and prepare probable list of different items and material required for the electrical installation in the drawing hall. 4

B. Calculate approximate bill for a month (30 days) for modern luxurious flat. Load details are
given below :a) 10 nos. of 40 watt each fluorescent lamps for 8 hours a day. b) 6 nos. of ceiling fans-- (60 watts each) for 18 hours average a day c) Washing machine (120 watt) for one hour a day. d) One number 3 kW geyser for one hour a day. e) Other appliances (total 200 watts) for 12 hours a day.Consumption charges-- Rs.2 per uni 6 3. a) Explain different safety methods used in lifts. 5 b) What are the different types of motors used in the lifts. 5 4. a) Explain the working of a storage type water heater. List the safety devises used in it. 5

b. How you will locate faults n house wiring? What are the equipments used for locating such
faults? 5

5. Write shorts notes on the following:a) Single phase energy meter b) Earth leakage circuit breake c) Fluorescent tube light Necessity of I.S.I. certification for domestic appliances 10 6. a) Explain two-wattmeter method of measurement of 3-phase A.C. power (Draw circuit diagram) 5

b. State the different tariffs adopted by the Supply Company.

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7. a)Explain functions of fuses, isolators and circuit breakers in the electric circuits.
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b. Draw the basic construction diagram of minimum oil circuit breaker.

5 8. a) What are the factors to be considered while deciding size and type of cable used in industrial electrical installation? 5 b) Explain one method of testing and locating cable faults. 5

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(Maximum marks:- 50) ELECTRICITY UTILIZATION N.B.1.Attempt any five question only 2) Figures to the right indicate full marks 3) Neat sketches shall be drawn whenever necessary. 4) Answers must be written in Marathi or Hindi or English only. Marks a) Describe working of storage type and instantaneous water heaters. Out of this in which circuit ELCB can not be provided and what is the reason? 5 b) What are common type of faults in domestic wiring? What equipments are used to locate faults in household wiring? 5 What are the reasons of low power factor in different types of electrical appliances? What are the methods of improving power factor? 10 a) What are different types of energy tariffs? 2 b) A small-scale industry has the following connected loads:- induction motors of 10 H.P. each. i)20 kW lighting and fan loads 6. Industry runs in one shift of 8 working hours. Its maximum demand is 50 kVA. Tariff rate is Rs.120/kVA per month of maximum demand and Rs. 2 per unit consumed. If all induction moors power factor is 0.8 lagging , calculate the monthly bill for the factory running for 25 days per month. 8 What are different methods of providing earthing? Explain with neat diagram plate earthing method ? 10 Calculate the energy consumed in typical house wiring with the following loads during the month of November :a)Two heaters of 1kW each used for one hour only in a day. b)Half H.P.motor used for four hours a day. c)4 bulbs of 100 watts each for six hours a day and also two tube lights of 40 watt each for six hours a day. Also calculate an amount of monthly bill if the cost per unit consumption is 112 paise. Make suitable assumption , if necessary. 10

Draw a suitable wiring layout of different electrical points needed for a two room kitchen selfcontained flat with one balcony. List out the material requirement for the same. 10 a) What do you understand by the term "fire lift" in high rise building? Explain its function. 5 b) Explain the function of safety devices which actuates when--I)Lift over travels in either direction. II)Speed of lift exceeds predetermined limits. 5 8. Draw neat sketches and explain the constructions of high voltage paper insulated lead sheathed wire-armoured cable and XLPE cable. 10

MAHARASHTRA STATEEXAMINATIN FOR THE GRANT OF COMPETENCYCERTIFICATES TO ELECTRICAL SUPERVISORS MSUT 9500402 TIME:- [3-00 P.M. TO 5-00 P.M] (Maximum marks:- 50) ELECTRICITY UTILIZATION N.B.1) Attempt any five question only 2) Each question carries equal marks 3) Neat sketches shall be drawn whenever necessary. 4) Answers must be written in Marathi or Hindi or English only. 1. Give reasons:- D.C.series motors are never started on no load or light load. Starters are used for starting large H.P. motors. In neutral circuit link is provided instead of fuse. H.R.C.fuses are preferable over normal fuses. Ground wire is run on top of the extra high voltage tower lines. a) What are the different causes of faults in cable? Explain any one method of testing and locating cable faults. 3. a) Explain with neat diagram safety devises used in lifts. b) What type of motors are used in following types of lifts:I) High speed gearless lifts ii)Two speed lift iii) U.M.V. or Ward Leonard controlled lift 4. a) Draw a neat sketch of pole mounted sub station. b) Describe the maintenance schedule for distribution transformers Marks

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Methods of battery charging. 6. a) Draw a circuit diagram for Burglar alarm. What do you understand by fire lift in high rise building? Explain its function. a) What are the different types of energy tariffs? b) An engineering unit is having following load and are used 8 hours /day. Electric oven 250 kVA with P.F. 0.6 lagging. Wire drawing machine 10 h.p. with p.f. 0.6 lag. 3 ton press with 5 h.p.motor. 25 kW load for lighting fan. It has established maximum demand of 300 kVA. Tariff rate is Rs. 150/per kVA per month of maximum demand and Rs.2 per unit. Find out monthly bill if the factory is running for 26 days. 8. a) Explain the necessity of earthing in a domestic Electric installation. b)Explain with neat sketch method of plate type earthing state I.S. number of the same 5 5 4 6

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MAHARASHTRA STATE EXAMINATIN FOR THE GRANT OF COMPETENCYCERTIFICATES TO ELECTRICAL SUPERVISORSMSEUT 950110502 TIME:- [3-00 P.M. TO 5-00 P.M] (Maximum marks:- 50) ELECTRICITY UTILIZATION N.B.1) Attempt any five question only. 2) Each question carries equal marks. 3) Neat sketches shall be drawn whenever necessary. 4) Answers must be written in Marathi or Hindi or English only. Marks 1. Give reasons any five of the following :a) In neutral circuit fuses are not provided. b)Lightening arrestors are installed near incoming terminals at receiving substations. c)Stranded conductors are preferred in cables/wires. d)Single phase preventors are used in 3-ph induction motors. e)Starters are provided for motors of high capacity. 10 a) With construction diagram explain the electrical lift with its safety devices. 6 Enumerate different types of motors used in lifts 4 Describe with neat sketch plate type of earthing as per the IS 3043. 10 Draw a wiring diagram for a two room kitchen flat showing light and power Installation for normal lighting and heating load. List out the fittings required for the same. 10 a) Explain the construction of armoured power cable with neat cross sectional diagram. 5 Explain any one method of locating the fault in the under ground power cable 5 Give reasons for the following :a)Breather is provided on every distribution and power transformers. b) Transmission of electric power is done at high voltage. c) In household wiring, switches are provided on phase side and not on neutral side. d) Insulation resistance to earth should be very high whereas earthing resistance should be small. e) For current transformers, secondary is always kept closed. 10 a) With the help of neat diagram, explain the working of 1-phase energy meter. 5

b) Calculate the energy consumed in a typical house wiring with the following loads during the month of November. I) Two heaters of 1kW each, one of them is used for two hours and the other for one hour only in a day. ii) Half h.p. motor is used for four hours a day. iii) 4 bulbs of 100 watts each for six hours a day and two tube lights also for six hours a day. Also calculate an amount of monthly bill if the cost per unit consumption is 12 paise. Make suitable assumption if necessary. 10 a) What are the main points to be checked during the inspection of internal installation in building . 5 How do you carry out insulation tests and what should be the minimum value 5

MAHARASHTRA STATE EXAMINATION FOR THE GRANT OF COMPETENCYCERTIFICATES TO ELECTRICAL SUPERVISORS MSMI 93050403 TIME:- [3-00 P.M. TO 5-00 P.M] (Maximum marks:- 50) MINING INSTALLATION N.B.1. Attempt any five question only 2. Figures to the right indicate full marks 3. Neat sketches shall be drawn whenever necessary. 4. Answers must be written in Marathi or Hindi or English only. Marks

1. a) What are the different types of cables used in a mine ?

b)Explain the construction and use of each cable with a neat sketch. c)What advantage an individually screened flexible cable have got have got over a collectively screened cable

2. a) What is the importance of 'earthing' and how it is done belowground for motors,
transformers, switchgears, cables and portable machine and at surface ? Outline the procedure adopted periodically to ensure that the earthing system is in good condition. b) Explain the principle working of a core balance transformer. Describe with a neat schematic diagram the functioning of an EKG type shovel Explain how speed control is achieved for various D.C. motors used in the shovel. 4.a)What do you understand by the term 'Power-factor? b) What are the disadvantages of having low power factor ?

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c. Explain the various methods adopted to improve the power factor.

d) The existing power factor of a system with a load of 480 kW is 0.6. In order to improve the power factor to 0.8 What is the capacity of the capacitor to be connected in the Circuit ? 5.a)What are the uses of the following :-i) Safety Belt iii) Rubber glovesiii) Earthing rod iv) Fuse wire v) Megger vi) Multimeter

b. Calculate the full load current of a 10 HP 440 V. 3 ph 50 Hz squirrel cage induction

motor working at 0.9 power factor.

6.a)What are factors to be considered for paralleling of two transformers ? b)What are the 'Voltage limits' as enumerated under Rule 118 of I.E.Rule 1956 C)What are the duties and responsibilities of an Electrical Supervisor in Mines as specified under Rule 131 of I.E.Rules 1956. 7. a) What do you understand by 'Pilot core, protection' ? b)How it is effected in the remote control circuit used in mines ? Explain with a neat sketch. c)Explain with a neat sketch why a retaining resistance is provided in a remote control circuit ? 8.Write short notes on any four of the following: - H.R.C. Fuses. a)Insulating materials b)Buchholz relay c)Earth leakage protection d)Classification of Hazardous areas in mines.

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MAHARASHTRA STATE EXAMINATIN FOR THE GRANT OF COMPETENCYCERTIFICATES TO ELECTRICAL SUPERVISORSMSMI - 94050403 TIME:- [3-00 P.M. TO 5-00 P.M] (Maximum marks:- 50) MINING INSTALLATION N.B.1) Attempt any five question only 2) Each question carries equal marks 3) Neat sketches shall be drawn whenever necessary. 4) Answers must be written in Marathi or Hindi or English only. Marks a) How are electrical motors affected by ---1) Heat 2) Dust 3) Moisture 3 b) What measures are necessary to enable them to operate in hot, dusty or damp situation. 3 c) Give short notes on Totally enclosed fan cooled motors Flame proof motors 4 a) Distinguish between (I) a permanent magnet and (ii) electromagnet and give examples of the use of each. 5 b) A motor develops 63 H.P. when supplied with 3-phase alternating current at 550 volts, the efficiency of the motor is 90% and the power factor is 0.8. What current will be taken by the motor ? 5 a) On what factors does the resistance of a conductor depend? 3 b) What is meant by insulation resistance of a circuit? 3 c) What will be the leakage current if the insulation resistance recorded is 0.033 Meg ohms at 500 volts. 4 a) What care and treatment for trailing cable used in the mines has to be taken? 5 b) What precautions are to be taken while laying power cables-i)below ground ii)at surface 5 a) Explain the term power factor. What are the disadvantages of a low power factor? What means can be employed to keep the power factor as high as possible? 5 b) Find the total load taken by a colliery if the load connected is 1000kW at 3300 volts and the power factor is 0.7 lagging? 5

Summaries the characteristics of --- Shunt wound Series wound Compound wound motors & indicate the purpose for which each type is suitable 10 What is the importance of earthing and how it is carried out below ground and at surface for motors, transformers, switchgears, cables and portable machines.? Outline the procedure adopted periodically to ensure that the earthing system is in good condition. 10 a) Enumerate the duties and responsibilities of Electrical supervisor in the mines as stated by Rule 131(3) of Indian Electricity Rules, 1956. 5 b) What are the limit of voltages as enumerated under Rule 118 of India Electricity Rule, 1956? 5

MAHARASHTRA STATEEXAMINATION FOR THE GRANT OF COMPETENCYCERTIFICATES TO ELECTRICAL SUPERVISORS MSUT 940118 03 TIME:- [3-00 P.M. TO 5-00 P.M] (Maximum marks:- 50) MINING INSTALLATION N.B.Attempt any five question only Figures to the right indicate full marks Neat sketches shall be drawn whenever necessary. Answers must be written in Marathi or Hindi or English only. Write short notes on:a)Flame proof enclosures b) Intrinsically safe circuit c) Ward Leonard control d) Core balance transformer e) Permit to work "system 2. a) How it effects the power supply system if the power becomes low ? b) A unit has M.D. 300 kVA at 415 volts three phase, 50 Hz power supply system. Present power factor of the system is 0.8. It decided to improve power factor to.0.9. Find out the value of capacitor units that are required in the circuit for the same. What are the different methods of starting A.C.induction motors ? Which of these you will adopt to start the following motors:a) A 10 H.P. 550 v,3 ph. squirrel case induction motor. b) A 50 H.P.,550 v, slip ring induction motor. c) A 200 H.P.,550 v,3 ph. squirrel case induction motor. a) Indicate the different type of cables used in coalmines. Describe construction of each type of cable with neat sketch of cross section. b) A mine is required to pump out mine water at the rate of 6000 litres per minute against total head of 200 meters. Calculate motor kW of pump set required for the job. Assume overall efficiency of pump set is 70%. Briefly describe the following :-a) Screening of flexible trailing cable. b) Lighting arrestors. c) Earthing system of n underground mine.d)Unitised transportable sub station. 6. With the help of a sketch explain working of a electric winding engine in a mine What are the additional safety devises to be incorporated in it when the shaft depth exceeds 100 meters? Indicate the type of motor used for drive of following:Marks

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i)100kW direct haulage. ii) 200 kW main mine ventilating fan iii) 200 kW air compressor. iv)20 kW main pump b) What are the safety precautions as per rule 113 of I.E. rule 1956 in respect of lighting and communication. 8. a) Draw a circuit diagram of drill panel describe the function of each item.b) An EKG 4.6 shovel having 3.3 kV, 250 kW main motor on direct on start and additional auxiliary load of 40 kVA is to be installed in a mine.The sub station feeding to the shovel is 2000 meters away. What shall be the transformer rating at the substation? What size of flexible cable is to be used with the shovel? What shall be the Earth leakage relay setting of the field switch? 2 4

MAHARASHTRA STATE EXAMINATIN FOR THE GRANT OF COMPETENCY CERTIFICATES TO ELECTRICAL SUPERVISORS MSMI 950504 03 TIME:- [3-00 P.M. TO 5-00 P.M] (Maximum marks:- 50) MINING INSTALLATION N.B.1) Attempt any five question only. 2) Each question carries equal marks. 3) Neat sketches shall be drawn whenever necessary. 4) Answers must be ritten in Marathi or Hindi or English only. Marks

1. Write shorts notes on:a) Two part tariff. b) Earth leakage circuit breaker c) Road heading machine d) Rotory convertor e) Permit to work system. 10 2. Draw a circuit diagram of drill panel and describe the function of each item. Suggest arrangement by which a drill would not start even if pilot and earth core get shorted in between the length of the drill flexible cable, etc. 10

1. Following equipments are to be installed in a new mine which is going to be opened:-

(a) Main direct haulage 100kW-1no. (b) Endless haulage-50kW-3nos (c) Drill 1.1kW 8 nos. (d) Pump 20kW- 4nos. Main ventilation fan 75kW 1no. Pump 75kW 2nos. Power from state electricity board is available at 11kV. Draw a neat schematic diagram from surface sub station to face equipment. Diagram should indicate the capacity of transformer, feeder switches and sizes of cable etc.

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4. Draw a neat circuit diagram of a Gate end box for SDL. Explain the function of protective
devices and remote operation.

10 5. Describe with neat schematics diagram the functioning of EKG 4.6 shovel. 10

6. Explaina) Lumen b) Fluorescent lamp c) Efficacy of lamp What is supply system permitted as per Indian Electricity Rule for Open cast Mine Illumination. 10

6. What are the duties and responsibilities of electrical supervisor of a mine as Pe Indian
Electricity Rules. Indicate the rule number. 10

8. Explain in brief, the importance of amendment enacted by Central Electricity Board in January
1993 in respect of Rule Nos.114,119,and124 of Indian Electrical Rule 1956. 10

MAHARASHTRA STATE EXAMINATION FOR THE GRANT OF COMPETENCY CERTIFICATES TO ELECTRICAL SUPERVISORSMSMI 950110503 TIME:- [3-00 P.M. TO 5-00 P.M] (Maximum marks:- 50) MINING INSTALLATION N.B.1) Attempt any five question only. 2) Each question carries equal marks. 3) Neat sketches shall be drawn whenever necessary. 4) Answers must be written in Marathi or Hindi or English only. Marks a) What are the different cables used in mine? 5 Explain the construction and of each cable with a neat sketch. 5 2. Describe with a neat schematic diagram the functioning of an EKG type shovel. Explain how speed control is achieved for various D.C. motors used in the shovel. 10 a) What are the uses of the following:i) Safety belts ii) Rubber gloves iii) ELCB iv) HRC fuse v) Megger 5 Calculate the full load current of a 20 HP 440 V ,3-Ph 50 Hz squirrel cage induction motor working at 0.85 power factor. 5 a) Explain the term power factor. What are the disadvantages of low power factor? 5 A mine is having recorded max .demand of 450 kW with power factor of 0.82. Calculate the value of capacitor Bank required to be put in the circuit to improve the power factor to 0.9.

5. a) Enumerate the duties and responsibilities of Electrical Supervisor in the mines as stated by Rule 131 (3) of Indian Electricity Rules, 1956. 5 What are the various limits of voltage as a enumerated under Rule 118 of Indian Electricity Rule 1956 5 Write short notes on : Flame proof enclosures Intrinsically safe circuit Ward Leonard control Core Balance transformer Permit to work "system 10 What are the different methods of starting A.C.induction motors ? Which of these you will adpot to start the following motors a) A 10 H.P. , 550 V, 3 Ph, squirrel cage induction motor 3 a) A 50 H.P. , 550 V, slip ring induction motor 3 b)A 200 H.P. , 550 V, 3 Ph, squirrel cage induction motor 4 8. Following equipments are to be installed in a new mine which is going to be opened . a) Main direct haulage:- 110 kW -1No. b) Endless haulage :- 50kW- 3 Nos. c) Drill :- 1.1kW- 8 Nos. d) Pump :- 20 kW- 4 Nos. e) Main Ventilation fan :- 75kW- 1 No. f) Pump :- 75 kW- 2 Nos. 10 Draw a neat schematic diagram from surface substation to face equipment. Diagram should indicate the capacity of transformer, feeder switches and sizes of cable etc.