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King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals

Electrical Engineering Department


Semester-142
EE 306: Electromechanical Devices
Problem Session-1
Problem 1:
A balanced Y-connected load rated at 400 V consists of three identical
impedances of
each and is supplied from a three-phase source
connected in delta through a feeder having an impedance of
per phase.
Assuming a phase sequence of A-C-B, determine the following:
(a) Draw a three-phase circuit diagram for the above configuration.
(b) Deduce and draw the single phase equivalent circuit.
(c) The magnitudes and angles of each phase voltage and current on the load
side.
(d) The magnitudes and angles of each line voltage and current on the load side.
(e) The real and reactive power consumed by the load.
(f) The magnitudes and angles of each phase voltage and current of the supply in
order to maintain rated voltage at the load terminals.
(g) The overall power factor of the system.

Problem-2:
A 3-phase 60 Hz power distribution system consists of two parallel loads and a
capacitor bank connected across a 480 V bus as shown in figure below. A threephase distribution line having an impedance of
per phase
connects the load bus with the supply system. Load 1is -connected and consists
of three identical branches formed by series combination of 3 resistance and
10 mH inductance. Load 2 is Y-connected and consumes 150 kW at 0.8 PF
lagging.
Part-1 If the switch S is open, Determine
(a) The real and reactive powers consumed by each load.
(b) The line currents supplied by the utility.
(c) The utility voltage so as to maintain a voltage of 480 V at the load bus.
(d) The overall power factor of the system.
Part-2 If the switch S is closed, determine
(a) The capacitive KVAR required to enhance the overall power factor to
0.98 lagging.
(b) The line currents supplied by the utility.
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IL1
Load 1
Utility

IL
IL2
0.05+j0.08

Load 2

IL3
S

Capacitor bank

480 V
Load Bus

Problem-3:
A balanced star connected load is supplied from a symmetrical 3-phase 400 V,
50 Hz system. The current in each phase is 30 A and lags 30 degree behind the
phase voltage. Find,
(a) Phase voltage
(b) Resistance and reactance per phase
(c) Load inductance per phase
(d) Total power consumed
(e) The Phasor sum of three line currents.
(f) Draw the Phasor diagram showing the currents and voltages.

Problem-4:
In the magnetic circuit shown below, the relative permeability of the
ferromagnetic material is 1200. All dimensions are in centimeters, and the
magnetic material has a square cross-sectional area.
Assuming no magnetic leakage and fringing determine
(a) The air gap flux
(b) The air gap flux density
(c) The magnetic field intensity in the air gap.
Considering the fringing effect, the effective area of the air gap is 8% larger
than its physical size, determine
(a) The air gap flux density.
(b) The magnetic field intensity in the air gap.
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Problem-5:
The core of the magnetic circuit shown below is composed of cast steel and of
cast iron (the related characteristics are shown in the curve figure below). Each
material has a mean length of 1m. The cross section area of the core is 0.1 m2.
a) What would be the total mmf in order to have a flux density of 0.6 Tesla
(Wb/m2) in the core?
b) Find the core flux.
c) What will be the current needed for the magnetization coil of 400 turns?
d) What is the power delivered by the source of 350 V (DC)?

Problem-6:
A two-pole generator, as shown in figure below has a magnetic circuit with the
following dimensions:
Each pole (cast steel):
Magnetic length=10 cm
Cross-section =400 cm2
Each air-gap:
Length =0.1 cm
Cross-section= 400 cm2
Armature (Si-steel):
Average length =20 cm
Average cross section =400 cm2
Yoke (cast steel):
Mean circumference =160 cm
Average cross section =200 cm2
Half the exciting ampere turns are placed on each of the two poles.
(a) Draw the magnetic equivalent circuit.
(b) How many ampere-turns per pole are required to produce a flux density
of 1.1 tesla in the magnetic circuit?
(c) Calculate the armature flux.

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