1. a) What is synchro?
Describe the working principles of a synchro along with its
transmitter and receiver.
b) Discuss the servo motor with the necessary illustration.
c) A 250-W, single-phase, 50-Hz, 220-V universal motor runs at 2000 rpm and takes 1.0
A when supplied from a 220-V DC supply. If the motor is connected to a 220-V AC
supply and takes 1.0 A (r.m.s.), calculate the speed, torque, and power factor. Assume
R, 20 ohm, and L = 0.4 H.
2. a) Briefly discuss i) the Hysteresis motor; ii) the Reluctance motor.
b) Write a short note on the Seebeck effect. Explain using the necessary illustration how a
thermoelectric generator operates.
3. a) Explain the photovoltaic device principle with the necessary diagram. Write down the
advantages of this device.
b) A universal series motor has a resistance of 30 Ω, and an inductance of 0.5H. When
connected to a 250 V DC supply and load to take 0.8 A it runs at 2000 rpm. Determine
the speed, torque, and power factor when connected to a 250 V, 50Hz, AC supply and
loaded to take the same current.
c) What do you understand by magnetic amplifier? Explain the basic principle of
magnetic amplifiers.
4. a) What will happen if a D.C series motor connected to a AC supply? How can you
recover the problems?
b) Describe the speed control methods of universal motors
c) A 8 kw, 4 pole, 220 V, 50 Hz, reluctance motor has a torque angle of 30° when
operating under rated load conditions. Calculate (i) load torque (ii) torque angle if the
voltage drops to 205 V and (iii) will the rotor pulled out of synchronism?
5. a) Briefly describe the construction and working principle of a permanent magnet
synchronous motor.
b) What do you understand by vector control? Draw the schematic diagram of the vector
control of the induction motor.
c) An electric train is to have acceleration and braking retardation of 1.2 km/hour/sec and
4.8 km/hour/sec respectively. If the ratio of maximum to average speed is 1.6 and the
time for stops is 35 seconds, find the scheduled speed for a run of 3 km. Assume a
simplified trapezoidal speed-time curve.
6. a) What is an electric traction? Mention some Important features of traction motor.
b) Mention the system of traction electrification.
c) Define Hysteresis. Write down the construction and working principle of a hysteresis
motor
7. a) j √ 2 Em
For MHD Power Generation system prove that, r =
B Q
b) Compare the features of VR Stepper Motor and Switched Reluctance Motor
c) An earth satellite has on board 12V battery which supplies a continuous current of
0.5A. Solar cells are used to keep the battery charged. The solar cells are illuminated
by the sun for 12 hrs. in every 24 hrs. If during exposure, each cell gives 0.5V at
50mA. Determine the number of cells required.
8. a) What is a stepper motor? Describe the construction and working principle of a
Permanent magnet stepper motor.
b) Calculate the step angle of a hybrid stepper motor consisting of 50 rotor teeth, 48 stator
teeth, and 8 stator coils (energized in a group of 2).
c) What are the main drawbacks of a repulsion motor? What are the major differences
between a permanent magnet synchronous motor and a brushless DC motor?
9. a) Describe the working principle of a Fuel cell. What are the catalysts and reactants used
in the Fuel cell system?
b) Define Flywheel. Discuss how electrical energy is stored in a Flywheel.
c) What are the frequencies used in single-phase and three-phase electric traction system?
10. a) What is a universal motor? Explain the operation of a universal motor when (i) fed
with a DC supply and (ii) fed with an AC supply.
b) What are the advantages of a brushless DC motor over a brushed DC motor?
c) Explain the starting behavior and running behavior of the hysteresis motor.