SCHEME – E

Sample Question Paper

Course Name : Mechanical Engineering Group

Course Code : ME/MH/FE
Semester : Third 12045
Subject Title : Electrical Engineering
Marks: 100 Time:3 Hours
Instructions:
1. All questions are compulsory.
2. Illustrate your answers with neat sketches wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4. Assume suitable data if necessary.
5. Preferably, write the answers in sequential order.

Q.1 Attempt any TEN of the following: 20 Marks

a. List the stages of Electrical Power System.
b. Define Frequency and Time Period in case of alternating quantity
c. State the applications of Digital Multimeter.
d. State the principle of working of a transformer.
e. “Autotransformer has two separate windings” State with reasons if the statement is true
or false.
f. Define efficiency of transformer.
g. How reversal of the direction of rotation is achieved in three phase induction motor?
h. List types of drives.
i. State the types of electric welding.
j. Enlist four accessories required for electrical wiring.
k. Which are the methods used to improve power factor?
l. Which safety tools are used for safe working on electrical installations?
Q.2 Attempt any FOUR of the following: 16 Marks
a. Draw a neat diagram and describe the concept of R.M.S. Value.
b. Draw a neat circuit diagram of delta connected load having each phase of 3 ohm
resistance and 4 ohm inductive reactance. Calculate impedance of each phase.
c. Draw a neat labeled diagram of P.M.M.C. ammeter showing constructional details.
d. Which factors are to be considered for selection of a motor as a drive?
e. List any eight types of cables used for low voltage supply.
f. Why earthing is essential in electrical installations? State types of earthing.

Q.3 Attempt any FOUR of the following: 16 Marks

a. Define Electrical Power and Electrical Energy. State the units used for their
measurement.
b. Derive formula for power in three phase circuit for delta connected load in the form of
line current, line voltage and power factor.
c. State the working principle of d. c. motor and explain the concept of back e. m. f.
d. Draw schematic diagram of D. C. compound (Long Shunt) motor.
e. A 25 KVA, 1 Ф transformer has ration of 1000/100 V with no. of turns on primary being
1000. Find:
i) Full load primary current ii) Full load secondary current
iii) No. of turns on secondary winding iv) Transformation ratio.
f. List various methods used for energy conservation.

Q.4 Attempt any FOUR of the following: 16 Marks

a. A coil consists of 50 ohm and 0.5 H inductance is connected across 200 V, 50 Hz.
Supply. Calculate: i) Impedance of coil ii) P. F. of the coil iii) Current
iv) Active power.
b. Derive the relationship between line values & phase values in star connected load with
reference to three phase supply.
c. Draw speed torque characteristics of a) D. C. Shunt motor and ii) D. C. Series motor
d. Draw a neat labeled diagram of Direct On Line started used up to 5 HP motors.
e. Describe with neat diagram process of any one type of electric welding.
 f. State the full form of ELCB and explain its working.

Q.5 Attempt any FOUR of the following: 16 Marks

a. State applications of three phase transformers.
b. Derive an E. M. F. equation of single phase transformer by first principle.
c. With the help of neat diagram explain concept and principle used in electroplating.
d. State the types of electric heating. With a neat diagram describe the heating process in
electric oven.
e. List any four types of electric motor enclosures and state one advantage of each.
f. List various types of water pumps used in irrigation sector.

Q.6 Attempt any FOUR of the following: 16 Marks

a. Explain with neat sketch working principle of shaded pole induction motor. List its two
applications.
b. Draw a neat diagram and explain working of capacitor start capacitor run single phase
induction motor
c. List the types of alternators according to rotor construction. Which type of alternator is
used in Hydro Electric Stations.
d. With the help of a block diagram describe the procedure for speed control of three phase
induction motor using variable frequency drive.
e. List four applications of three phase synchronous motor.
f. i) Draw a neat slip torque characteristics of three phase induction motor.
ii) A 4 pole induction motor runs on 50 Hz supply. Calculate the slip if speed of the
motor is 1440 rpm.