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The document discusses electrical machines and provides questions related to topics like single-phase induction motors, synchronous generators and motors, voltage regulation, and parallel operation of alternators. It contains 7 questions with multiple parts on these topics for an exam.

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Code No: RT31024 R13 SET - 1

III B. Tech I Semester Supplementary Examinations, May -2019


ELECTRICAL MACHINES – III
(Electrical and Electronics Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70
Note: 1. Question Paper consists of two parts (Part-A and Part-B)
2. Answering the question in Part-A is compulsory
3. Answer any THREE Questions from Part-B
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PART –A
1 a) List different types of single-phase induction motors. [3M]
b) Define and explain Pitch and Winding factors. [4M]
c) What is synchronous reactance and synchronous impedance? [4M]
d) What is the need for parallel operation of synchronous generators? [4M]
e) What are various applications of synchronous motors? [3M]
f) What is a synchronous induction motor? [4M]
PART -B
2 a) Calculate the speed of a 4-pole, capacitor start single-phase induction motor if [4M]
the slip at full load is 3.4 percent. The line frequency is 60Hz.
b) Draw and discuss the constructional details of a capacitor start single-phase [8M]
induction motor.
c) Discuss the various applications of single-phase motors. [4M]

3 a) Write and explain the EMF equation of a synchronous generator. [3M]


b) A three-phase synchronous generator produces an open circuit line voltage of [8M]
6928V when the dc exciting current is 50A. The ac terminals are then short-
circuited, and the three line currents are found to be 800A.
i) Calculate the synchronous reactance per phase
ii) Calculate the terminal voltage if three 12 Ω resistors are connected
in wye across the terminals.
c) Compare between non–salient and salient pole type synchronous generators. [5M]

4 a) Define voltage regulation and explain its significance. [4M]


b) Explain the determination of voltage regulation of alternator by synchronous [12M]
impedance method.

5 a) Explain the general procedure for paralleling of alternators. Also mention the [6M]
advantages of parallel operating alternators.
b) Two alternators running in parallel supply lighting load of 2500 KW and a [10M]
motor load of 5000 KW at 0.707 P.F. one machine is loaded to 4000 KW at a
P.F. of 0.8 lagging. What is the KW output and P.F. of the other machine?

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6 a) What is a Synchronous condenser? Explain. [8M]


b) A three-phase, star-connected synchronous motor has Z=0.5 + j 5 and taking an [8M]
input power of 1500 kW when back emf is 4000V. Calculate (i) Line current
(ii) power factor for the above conditions
7 a) What is hunting in synchronous motors? Discuss its suppression. [10M]
b) Discuss any two methods of starting of synchronous motors. [6M]
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