PVP 12

Code: EC3T5

II B.Tech - I Semester Supplementary Examinations - May 2016

ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY
(ELECTRONICS & COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING)

Duration: 3 hours
Max Marks: 70
Answer any FIVE questions. All questions carry equal marks
1. a) Explain the construction features of a DC machine with the
help of neat sketches.
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b) A 6 pole wave wound DC generator running at a speed of
300 rpm generate an induced emf 535 V. Calculate the
flux per pole if it has 650 conductors?
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2. a) Explain the various methods of speed control of a DC shunt
motor.
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b) A 250V dc machine has armature and field resistance of
0.06 and 100 respectively. Determine the total
armature power developed when working as a motor taking
25kW input.
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3. a) Derive the emf equation of a single phase transformer?
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b) A single phase transformer has 400 primary and 1000
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secondary turns. The net cross sectional area of the core is

60 cm2 .If the primary winding is connected to a 50Hz
supply at 520V, calculate
i) Peak value of flux density in the core.
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ii) Voltage induced in the secondary winding.
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iii) Transformation ratio.
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4. a) Discuss the no-load test and impedance test for calculating
the regulation and efficiency of single phase transformer.
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b) The readings obtained from the O.C & S.C test on a 1-
transformer of 50KVA, 1100V/220V ratings are given.
Calculate the various parameters and draw the equivalent
circuit of the transformer.
O.C Test : 220V, 14A, Wo = 330W
S.C Test : 21.5V, 45.45A, Wsc = 490W
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5. a) Draw the torque-speed characteristics of poly phase
induction motor and clearly indicate the effect of change in
rotor resistance.
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b) A 4 pole, 3-phase, 50 Hz induction motor has a full load
slip of 3% and a maximum torque of twice the full-load
torque. Calculate the starting torque of the motor as a
percentage of full-load torque.
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6. a) Draw the phasor diagram of loaded alternator at lagging

and leading power factor.
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b) A three phase alternator has the following data: Number of
slots=192, conductors/slot=8, coil span=160 electrical
degrees; speed of the alternator=375 rpm. Flux per pole=55
mwb. Calculate the phase and line voltage.
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7. a) Draw a diagram showing the construction of a stepper
motor and discuss its operation.
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b) Describe the construction and working of a capacitor-start
single phase induction motor?
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8. Write short notes on
a) Moving coil instrument.
b) Wattmeter working.

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