1.

Provide precise explanation about the construction and operation principle of the following
machines
a. Three phase transformers
b. DC motor
c. DC generator
d. Synchronous generator
e. Synchronous motor
f. Induction motor
2. What happens if a DC supply is applied to a transformer, explain briefly.
3. Explain the similarities and differences between electric and magnetic circuits
4. Explain the load characteristics of DC shunt and series generator.
5. Derive the energy balance equation of a motor
6. Explain the torques in synchronous motor
7. Explain voltage regulation and all-day efficiency of a transformer
8. List and explain types of DC motor starters?
9. Briefly explain the following terms
a. Electromechanical system
b. Magnetic reluctance
c. Fringing effect.
d. Stacking factor.
10. What is buzzing noise in a transformer and explain why it cannot be eliminated.
11. Which mechanical device is analogous to a transformer, briefly describe with analogy how
they operate.
12. Explain the purpose of transformer testing and discuss the various methods used.
13. Explain in detail the methods of starting of synchronous motor.
14. Explain briefly the methods to control the speed of DC motor.
15. What are the conditions to be fulfilled for a DC shunt generator to build up emf?
16. Explain the different methods used for the speed control of D.C. shunt motor.
17. List and explain the cooling mechanism of a transformer
18. Describe excitation systems of synchronous generators
19. Explain the following terms with relevant equations:
a. Distribution factor
b. Pitch factor
c. Winding factor
20. Discuss the different power stages of a three-phase induction motor with the help of a power
flow diagram and derive the relation between input, rotor copper losses and mechanical
power developed in terms of a slip.
21. A 6 pole, three-phase, Induction motor develops 30HP including mechanical losses total 2HP
at a speed of 950rpm on 550V, 50Hz mains. The power factor is 0.88. Calculate for this load.
a. The rotor copper loss
b. The total input to take stator losses are 2000W
c. The efficiency
d. The line current
e. Number of cycles/minutes of the rotor EMF.
22. Calculate the torque exerted by 6 pole,50Hz, three-phase Induction motor operating with a
5% slip which develops a maximum torque of 180kg-m at a speed of [Link] resistance
per phase of the rotor is 0.5Ω
23. 125 kVA transformer having a primary voltage of 2000 V at 50 Hz has 182 primary turns and
40 secondary turns. Neglecting losses, calculate
a. the full load primary and secondary current
b. the no-load secondary induced emf.
24. A single-phase, 230V, 50 Hz transformer draws 5A at 0.25 pf. Its primary winding carries
200 turns. Determine
a. the maximum value of flux in the core,
b. the core loss
c. the magnetizing component of current
d. exciting resistance and reactance
25. A 2000/200-volt transformer has a primary resistance 2.3 ohm and reactance 4.2 ohm, the
secondary resistance 0.025 ohm and reactance 0·04 ohm. Determine total resistance and
reactance referred to primary side.
26. The output power of a 4-pole, three-phase induction motor is 100hp. The motor operates at a
slip of 0.02 and efficiency of 90%. Compute the following:
a. The input power of the motor in kW
b. The shaft torque (output torque).
27. In a 400v DC compound generator, the resistance of armature, series, and shunt winding are
0.1 ohm, 0.05ohm and 100ohm respectively, The machine supplies power to 20Nos resistive
heater, each rated 500waats, 400 volts. Determine the induced emf and armature current when
the generator is connected in short shunt:
a. short shunt
b. long shunt electromechanical system Use a brush contact drop of 2v per brush.
28. A 4-pole, lap connected DC machine has 540 armature conductors. If the flux per pole is
0.03 Wb and runs at 1500 RPM, determine the emf generated. If this machine is driven as a
shunt generator with same field flux and speed, calculate the line current if the terminal
voltage is [Link] the Rsh=450ohm and Ra=2phm.
29. A 220V, Dc shunt motor with an armature resistance of 0.4 ohm and a field resistance of
110ohm drives a load, the torque of which remains constant. The motor draws from the
supply, a line current of 32A when the speed is 450 RPM. If the speed is to be raised to
700RPM, what change must be affected in the value of the shunt field circuit resistance?
Assume that the magnetization characteristic of the motor is a straight line.
30. A3-phase, 6-pole induction motor is supplied from a 3-phase, 400 V, 50 Hz supply. If it is
operating at full-load with 0.04 slip, determine:
a. the speed of the revolving field relative to the stator structure.
b. the frequency of the rotor currents.
c. the speed of the rotor mmf relative to the rotor structure.
d. the speed of the rotor mmf relative to the stator structure.
e. the speed of the rotor mmf relative to the stator field distribution.
f. are the conditions right for the development of the net unidirectional torque? explain.
31. A 100-KW, 3300-V, 50-Hz, 3-phase, star connected induction motor has a synchronous
speed of 500 rpm. The full-load slip is 1.8% and F.L power factor 0.85. Stator copper loss =
2440 W. Iron loss = 3500 W. Rotational losses = 1200 W. Calculate:
a. the rotor copper loss
b. the line current
c. the full-load efficiency