17511
11920
3 Hours / 100 Marks Seat No.
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) Use of Non-programmable Electronic Pocket
Calculator is permissible.
(6) Mobile Phone, Pager and any other Electronic
Communication devices are not permissible in
Examination Hall.
Marks
1. Attempt any FIVE of the following: 20
a) Draw a block diagram showing power stages of 3φ induction
motor.
b) Compare squirrel cage and slip ring induction motor.
(any four points)
c) Draw a neat labelled sketch of autotransformer starter for
starting of 3φ I.M.
d) Derive the expression for distribution factor.
e) State the necessity of parallel operation of 3-phase alternator.
f) Give the reason why single phase induction motor are not
self starting.
g) Explain the principle of operation of linear induction motor.
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Marks
2. Attempt any FOUR of the following: 16
a) Derive the condition for maximum torque developed by IC
for any value of slip(s) - 3φ I.M. under running condition.
b) Explain the necessity of starters in 3 phase induction motor.
c) Derive EMF equation of alternator.
d) Explain the concept of load sharing.
e) Explain working of shaded pole induction motor with suitable
sketch.
f) Explain construction and working of permanent magnet
stepper motor.
3. Attempt any FOUR of the following: 16
a) Draw and explain the torque-slip characteristics of 3 phase I.M.
b) List the different method of speed control of 3φ I.M. and
explain any one method in detail.
c) Compare salient pole type and smooth cylindrical type alternator.
(Any four points)
d) State various method of synchronizing of 3-phase alternators.
Explain any one method in detail.
e) Explain the construction and operation of resistance start
induction run single phase induction motor with suitable
diagram.
f) What is an universal motor? Comment briefly on its
constructional features and speed torque characteristic.
State any two application of this motor.
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Marks
4. Attempt any FOUR of the following: 16
a) Explain the stroboscopic method for measurement of slip
of 3φ I.M. with neat sketch.
b) Draw a neat labeled sketch of star delta starter. Can we use
star delta starter for starting a DC servo motor ?
c) Explain the factors which affect the terminal voltage of
alternator.
d) Explain working of capacitor start capacitor run single phase
induction motor.
e) List any four types of 1-φ induction motor. Write down any
one application for each.
f) What is Induction Generator? State it’s principle of operation
and give any two application of it.
5. Attempt any TWO of the following: 16
a) A 4 pole, 3-phase, 50 Hz, 400 V induction motor develops
an output of 55 KW at 1400 rpm. The mechanical torque lost
is 2.5 N-m stator losses total to 314 watts. Calculate efficiency
and current drawn at this output. Draw power flow diagram
inserting values of this loading, power factor = 0.866.
b) Explain the ‘Synchronous Impedance’ method of determining
voltage regulation of an alternator.
c) (i) Draw a schematic diagram of an A-C series motor.
(ii) Draw speed torque characteristics of A-C series motor.
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6. Attempt any TWO of the following: 16
a) A 6 pole, 50 Hz, 3 phase induction motor running on full
load with 3% slip develops a torque of 150 Nm at its pulley
rim. The total mechanical losses are 550 W and stator losses
are 1800 W.
Calculate -
(i) Output power
(ii) Rotor copper loss
(iii) Efficiency on full load
b) A 3φ, star connected, 100 KVA 11000 V alternator has rated
current of 52.5 A. The a.c. resistance of the winding per
phase is 0.45 Ω. The test results are given below
O.C. test - field current = 12.5 A voltage between lines = 422 V
S.C. test - field current = 12.5 A line current is equal to 52.5 A
Determine the full load voltage regulation of the alternator at p.f.
0.8 lagging and 0.8 p.f. leading.
c) Describe armature reaction with flux distribution waveforms
in a three phase alternator when the nature of load on the
alternator is resistive, purely inductive and purely capacitive.
