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Subject: - Electric Machines II (EE 6At)

Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable.
Attempt All questions.
The figures in the margin indicute Full Marks.
Assume suitable data if necessary.

1. a) Explain armature reaction in an alternator along u,ith its effects. 12+6)

b) A 3-phase delta connected alternator is rated at 1600 kVA, 13.5 kV having perphase
armature effective resistance and synchronous reactance of 1.5 Q and 3 Q per phase
respectively. Calculate the voltage regulation for a load of 1.28 MW at (i) 0.8 pf
lagging (ii) 0.8 pf leading.
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2. a) Explain the variation of armature curent and power factor for different values of
excitation cutrent in a synchronous motor rvith suitable figures and phasor diagrams.
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b) A 3-phase 9 kVA, 32AY,4-pole,50 Hz synchronous motorhas negligible armature
winding resistance and synchronolls reactance of 7.2 ohrn per phase is operated from
a 3-phase 320 V. 50 Hz po\\;er suppiv and field suppll: is adir-rsted so that power f'actor
is unitl att.l trotor d:'aris t-ro\\e:''-,^ - 5 k\\ 1l..rnt lhe siipplr
(i) Find back emf and power angle.
(ii) Keeping excitation voltage constant, load on the shaft of motor increased so that
load angle increases by 25%. Calculate new value of current drawn by the motor
and power factor.
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3. a) Describe the construction and working principle of
(i) Reluctance Motor (ii) Hysteresis Motor l7l
b) A 250 W. 230 V. 50 Hz single phase capacitor start induction motor has the following
constants for the main and starting windings.
Main Winding: Z^: (4.5 + j3"7) ()
Stafiing Winciing: Z,: (9.5 + j3.5) {)
Determine the value of capacitor to be connected in series with starting winding that
will make the rnain and starting windings current in [Link] at starting. t7j
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Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable.
Attempt 4llquestians.
The figures in tlre ruargin indicaie Fwll Marks.
Ass'[Link] suilable data if necesso-ry. il
1. [Link] the i:itcir factor arrd ii::;ii'ib,;tion factor and their signiflcance in synchrorii;r;r
fi:achine. Derive the e.m.f ecluation of an alieiril:ior"
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2. A 3-nhase, star-corrnected, rounC-rotar synchron(3us generatrir iaied ai t* kVA,230V has
an a-ilfilature resistance ot' 0.5 r:hm p*r phase and a synchronous reactance of
i '2 ohm per: phase. Calcuiate the perr.,entiig* voltage regulation at full load at power
factors of (a) 0.8 lagging, (b) 0.8 iearliirg, (c; ,Cetermir.* th" power Ibctor such that the
voltage reguiation is zera on [Link] load.
-]. A s"rrrehronous motor can cperate as both ineluctive and capacitive characrteristics" jlisti$
this statement tvith relet,ant phasor diagrams.
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4. Saiient poie s1'nciu'clnoLrs motor iras reactance X6 : 0.8 pu, Xq : 0.4 pu. It is a
3-phase,50 MVA, i1kV" ;i0 Hz. Ir'lotor drau,s rated currenr at a supply po\yer fbctor of
0.8 lagging. Rotaticnal losses are 0.l5pLi and armature resistance losses are neglecte6.
a) Clalculate the excitation voiiiii;.
b) Irind the powsr due to field excitation and that due to the salience of the machine.
c) if the tleld cun'erlt is zero, will the machine stay in syuchronism, explain why? [7)
5. \Yhy is single-phase inducrion rnoter n*t self-starting'l What are the vari6us stacing
methods of the singie-pha:s ifidriniion !:rrotors? Explain any [Link] methods in detaii.
i:*t*;1
:t 50 Hz split-phas* inductir:n lnolor tras a resistance 5f) and an indr:r:ir* i:'i:aotnnce of
2CI il :n ba;ih main and auxiliary windings. Determine

a) the value of resistance

b) capacitanre to hc added in series r rith auxiliary winclings 1.o send the same current in
each rvinding u,ith a, pi"iase llifference of 90". 16]
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Subject: - Electric Machines II (EE 601)

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/ Attentpt All que,stions.
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The figures in tlte margin indicate Full Morks. W*tgffim
Asswne suitable data if necessary.
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1. What is meant by armature reaction in synchronous generator'? Discuss the effect of

armature reaction on its emf when the load is resistive, capacitive and inductive. i7l
A three phase-star-connected synchronous generator has effective resistance anC
synchronous reactance of 1.6 ohm and 35 ohm respectively per phase. Determine tire
percentage regulation and por,ver angle for a load of 1320 kW at power factor of (a) 0.8
lagging and (b) 0.8 leading when the rating of the machine is 1650 kVA and 13.8 K.V. L7l
a
J. Explain why synchronous rnotor does not have self-starting torque? Write starting
methods and explain the damper winding starting rnethod. L7l
4. A 3-phase, 1 1 kV, 50 Hz, 10 pole, 200 kW star connected salient pole syncluonous motor
has X6: 1.2 p.u. and Xo:
0.8 p.u. It operates at 0.98 po\\,er factor leading. Deteriline the
intelnal emf and load angle. U]
5. Expiain the double field revolr,ing theory for single phase induction motor. Write stalting
methods and explain operating principle of the capacitor start and run motor. t6l
6. The equivalent impedances of the main and auxiliary [Link] in a single-phase capacitor
staft nrotor are (15 + j22.5) Q and (50 + j 120) f) respectively, while the capacitance of
tlie capacitor is 12 prF. Determine the line current at starling ona230 V,50 Hz supply. t6l
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1" a) What are the elifferent conditions to be satisfied for parallel operation of alternati:rs?
Describe in rletail tkre frril process oi- sl,ncluoniz,atirsn using dar:k larnp methort.
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b) 'Ihe data obtained on 100
kVA. 1l00V, \'-r:onnecterl, 31hase [Link] are:
l)c resistance Test: voltage [Link] lines 6v Df., cunelt in lines:6A
()pen circuit Test; Fiejd current: j 2.5 A DC. line voltage :420
v Atl
Sirort Circuit Test: trield Curuent: 12.5 A DC, iine current: rated clin:enl
Caiculate the voltage regulation of aliernator at 0.g p.f. lagging. Take effective
resistence to be .l .667 times of DC resistance.
t6l
2. a) State the characteristic features and application of synchronous motor. Expiain the
ef,fect of excitation on atmature current and power factor on synchronou.
*otor rvith
diagr;rnr. lSl
ir) A '+KVA. 1 10V, 50LIz. -i phase star comected synchroncius motor has
Xd : I ohn/phase antl Xq == 2 ohruphase, u,hen the motor is delivering full load at
0.8 pf. lagging at rated voitage. Calculate the excitation eruf, ioai angle and
maxirnurn power that rnotor can der,.elop. 16_l
3. a) A 25A KW, 230 V- 50 Hz, capacitor start nrotor has fol]owing impedance: Main
winding, zni :i4.5 + j3.7) ohrn ancl Auxiliary wi*ding za:1u.i + j3.5) oh*i,
IJetermine the vaiue cf [Link] to be conneeted in series *ttt uu*itiary
nincling that
rvill placc main anrl auxiliary rvinding cnn:ents in quadrature at starting.
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b) \,'u'ritc short notes on:
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(i),.\C [Link]
(ii) Fli,steresis tnotor
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2075 Ashwiu Year / Part mlI Time lYzhrs.

$ubject: - Electric }lachines IT, (EE 601)

Candidates are required to give their answers in their own u'ords as f'ar as
Attempt A4 questions.
The figures in the margin indicate Fry\ Uta{ls.
Assume suitable data if necessary.

1. a) Discuss the construction and principle of operation of a synchronous

generator. 171

b) 3 phase star corurected, 50Hz synchronous generator has direct axis and- qualrafurg
axis reactance of 0.6 pu and 0.45 pu. Draw the phasor diagram at full ioad 0.8 lagging and
hence caloulate. (i) load angle (ii) ld and lq (iii) open circuit voltage (iv) vottage
regulation Resistance drop at full load is 0.015pu. t7l
2. a) Explain the principle of operation of shaded pole motor. 16l

b) A three phase, star corurected 1500 KVA, i3 KV, altenrator has armature resistance of
,r,,.,0.9 ohm per phase and synchronous reactance of 8 olu:r per phase. In each of the
l' 'fouo*ing'ru..r [Link] alternator is supplying rated fulI load cun'ent at rated torrninal

i) *tr!{
ii) 0.8 P.F. laggurg [8]

3. a) Why are the single-phase induction motor not self-starting? How these can be made
self starting. Explain one of them. t6l
b) Explain how the damper winding on the rotor pole of a 3-phase synchronous moto(
can be used to make the motor self starting. 16l
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candidates are required to give their answers in their own
Attempt All questions.
Thefigures in the margin indicate FUI! Msrkl
Astui, suitable data if necessary). d

generatbr could
1. a) In what circumstances, terminal voltage of a three-phase synchronous
be less than or more than the internal induced voltage? Explain
with circuit diagram
and phasor diagram. t6l

b)' A 3-phase, 10KVA, 400V, 50Hz star-connected synchronous altemator supplies the
ratei load at 0.8 power factor lagging. If the armature resistance is 0.5o and
synchronous reactance is 10f), find the powel angle and voltage regulation' t8l

a) Statd the characteristic features ofsynchlonous rnotor and eiplain

how a synchronous
2.
motol can be operate to draw lagging cunent as well as leading current' 17l

-r' A 6600V, 2MW, 3 phase star connected synchronous motor has Xd:5
ohm/phase and
b)
Xq:3.1 ohm/phase. Neglecting all losses. Calculate the excitation e.m.f. when the
*otot supplies rated load al0.8 p.f- 171

J. a) I ZSO $/, 230 V/, 50 Hz, single-phase capacitor start Induction motor has the
following constants for its main and starting windings: t6l

z^=(4.5+j 3.5)0 and zr:(9.5+j3.5)f). Determine the value of the starting capacitor
at starting.
ihat will place ttre main and starting winding currents in quadrature
b) Exptain the operating princrple of split-p|1se caracitor start motor. t6l
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Subject: - Electric Machines II (EE601)

Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable.
A tt enryt,4 I I que s ti ons.
The figures in the margin indicate Full Marks.
Assunte suitable data if necessary.

1- a) Explail load characteristics of synchronous generator- Why terminal voltage of a

synchronous generator is greater than internal generated emf @,) i" case of capacitive
load? Explain with the help of armature reaction and phasor diagram. i8l
b) A 3-phase, star connected synchronous gerierator is rated at 1.5 NA/A, 11kV. The
armature effective resistance and svnchronous reactance are 1-2 O and 25 O
respeciively per phase. Calculate the percentage voltage regulation for a loaC of
',.1375 MVA at i) 0.8 p.f. lagging and ii) 0.8 p.f. leading. Aiso find out the p.f. at
r^,,hich regulation is zero. i6l
2. a) A synclxonous motor can operate as both inductive and capacitive characteristics.
Justily this statement with reievant diagrams. U)
b) A 25 MVA, 3-p1-rase star connected 11 kV, 12 pcies, 50 Hz salient pole synchionous
motor has direct axis reactande of 48 ohm and quadrature axis reactance of 3.5 ohl:
per phase. The arnatut'e resistance being negligible. At rated load, unity po\l/ei factor
and rated voltage, Determine,'
(i) Excrtati6p Voltage
(ii) Maximum value of power angle and corresponding power 17l
3. a) Explain the operating principle of stepper motor and list their application. t6l
b) Explqin !h9,operating plinclple and Speed-Torque Characteristics of Single Phase
Capacitor starl Capacitcr run-Induction Motor with suitable diagranr. t5l
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to give their
./ Candidates are required
./ AttentPt
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is","* ti'ndata
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with n"at sketch'
1.a)S,[Link]""",di.,:Tj"[Link]
th'ree ffi;;h"d
synchronrz''"g p'o""" by

b)Astarcorurected50kVA,440v,50Hz^1,",:,l,Thaseffectil,earmltureresistanceof
t7l
l""d;;;;;ity power factor' Determine'
0.25Operphase,synchronou,.,"u"t*""[Link]
is 0'5 el per phase' At rated
(i) Interral emf
(ii; No-toud emf - -+ full load
fi,. loarl
at
(iii)Pelcentu!"'ottugt regulaticn haft load? t6l
2.a)Inwirat,rnalneldoesasynclrronousrrrotoradjustitseiftoanincreasngs impedance of
s1'nchronous motor has a synchronous
connected
b) A 3'3 k\r' 50 Hz star
*r,i& it is drawing 750 kW at
*ii, |.'kV main n"*
(0.8 + j 5,;.
il i= syn"t,,oni the armature cun'ent' power
factor and
a. excitatior, "mf of 4.27kv G;; o"t"rrnir."
po*", a"*n|"a. If the stay
load loss is 30
power ,'gi;. .ti.o nna th" ^;;;;;ui t8l

,,i motor has the following

x'* ' 4'62 e>' xzl : 4'62eL
A, Singre p,ase induction
r). l*;.tri,";;I;t;Je, class
Q]"*-: 1s0;; ['
parameters
'i'
z-\\-a'."':i *a r"rto.*n"" the motor is running
at a
Determine the ru,ain winding
fo*", t6l
"rr"o
";;'f of single phase-
'i':;t:ll describe ,T^^:r':,ion
o"ro," revolving:fi"ra tn"orv, and expresslons-
., u,ith proper diagrams
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""i/' - Candiciates are required iu give tiiyir answeis il tiieii owlr words
as far as [Link].
o '. ,/,*Att*m^pFl!! questions. ,
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1. a) Define the pitch factor and distribution factor and their significance in synchronous
machine. Derive the e.m.f equation of an alternator.
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b) Three lamps can be used for synchronization of two aiternators. Expiain it with proper
justification.
t6l
2. a) Exptain power angle characteristics ofcyiindrical rotor machine.
t6l
b) A four pole, single phase, 120 V, 50 Hz induction motor gave the following standstill
impedances when tested at rated frequency. Main rn'inding: Z^ : (l.5ij4)
ohms.
Auxiliary winding: Z": (3'rj6) ohms. If an external capacito. of tOOOpF is inserted in
'reries with the auxiliary winding to obtain higher
starting torque. Calculate the
percentage increase in starting torque.
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3- a) State and explain the double field revolving theory of single phase induction motor
with detailed diagram.
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b) "[Link] mctor is not seif starting" Explain it with proper justihcarion.
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Subject: - Electric_ Machine II (88601)

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as far as practicable.

'/ Al'tempt:44 questions. \ f\

,/ rhe figuiei in the margin indicate FUU Uarks'
tt

./ Assume suitable data if necessary.

1. *)' Why the terminal voltage (V) of a synchronous generator is greater than the internal
genlrated emf (E) in case of capacitive load? Explain it with the help of armature
reaction and Phasor diagram. t8l
b) Explain the various factors which will affect the regulation of an alternator. t6l
2. a) Explain the functions of damper winding provided on pole face of rotor'of a

Syncluonous motor. [6]

b) A 30 MVA, 3 phase star connected 11 KV, 12 pole 50Hz salient pole synchronous
motor has a direct axis reactance of 55 ohm and quadrature axis reactance of ohm
4
per phase. The armature resistance being negligible. At rated load, unity power factor
.
*aiut.d voltage. Determine (i) Excitation voliage (ii) The maximum value of power
angle and corresPonding Power. [6]

3.' a)'r motor is not self starting? Also explain working

/ Explain why single phase induction motor, ,
pri"cipte and application of permanently split phase capacitor :; [3+s]
.
.
b) Explain operating principle of single stack stepper motor. i .l t6l
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as rar u. ,*ilJ*
{ Assume suitable data if necessary.T
1' a) ua{ [Link] conditions to be fulfilled for operatingi
two 3-phasealternators in
[Link] proccss
b). A
, l*1":" of synchronizing't*l urt#r,"r. uy fi"". l-il#i|a.*' ' {rJ
3-phase, star-connected 3-phase synchronous generator is- rated m 1500 kvA,
11kv. Thy armature windinf resistancel;il
reactance is 4 ohms per phase. If
&*-p", ;il; *d sSraobrono,s
the generator is srpplying power 16, ifiph;
balanced load of (s0t60) ohm per pL*.
at rated terrainal voltag'* mleulafe emf
generated and voltage regulatioi.
calculate the percentage by whieh it 1s
ae gu";ur overloaded oI( ugder-loadsd?
i,
""rriJua oR.nder_loJ"a--- [71
4 '3:t'f111'e{fut of var-ying exciration,on,annafire
1,2' sjmchronous r'notor- Draw v cuwes and r-
.cur,rent, and pornrer facror in a
l. state:$reir,sigaificance.
u1
b) A 660 v' 3-phase, star-connected synchronous motor
draws 50 kw at power factor of
0'8 lagging' Find the new eurrent and power factor ufuen the back
' 25%'The machine has syu,chronous reactance
of 3 e and
e-mfinereases by
effectirre resistaace is
negligible.
3' a) Ul
the double 'revolving,field theory for,operation
"Explaiu
motor' of single phr. ioa*ti.,
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b)[Link]
its applications. -_
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,/ Attempt All questions.
'/ The./igures in the margin indicate Full Marks
/ Assume suitable data if necessary.

1. a) Define armature reaction. Discuss the nature of armature reaction of an alterMor for
lagging, leading and unity power factor load. 'r ' t5l
b) A 3-phase star-connected altemator is r&ted at 1500 kVA, 12000 V. The
nrrnature

effective resistance and synchronous leactance arc 2 f) and 25 Q respectively per

phase. Calculate the emf generated and percentage voltage regiilation for a load of
1250 kW at power factors of: (i) 0.75 leading (ii) S.75 laggrng. i8l
2. a) Explain how a tkee-phase synchronous motor can be operated to draw laging as

*"il u* leading current fiom the source' t6l

,b) A 3-phase, 5kVA, 208V, 4-pole, 50 Hz star connected synchronous^ruotor has
:rregligible armature winding iesistance and synchronous reactance of 8 olurs per
phise. It is operated from the 3-phase, 208V, 50EIz power supply and field exciation
is adjusted to that the power facior is unity and the motor draw a pxlwef of 3 kW from
the supply. :- , ,,,. ,
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i) Find the back emf (or excitation) voltage andpower angle.
ii). Keeping the excitation voltage constant, the power angle is increased by ?-!7, due
to increase in load on the shaft. Calculate the new armature current and power
factor.
3. a) The main winding and starting winding of a 50 Hz capacitor'start singte-phase
induction motor have impedances as follow: t6l
Main winding: (3+3j) ohm
Starting winding: (7.5+j3) ohm
Calculate the value of capacitor to be connected in series with the starting winding to
produce a phase differenie of 90o between mainvrinding current and starting u{nding
current at starting.
b) Write short notes on:
i) AC servo motor
ii) Stepper motor
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';i;'i*r^inttt"mtarqwindicore'Ful-'Ult'qiiW;

generator? Discuss the effect of

t. a) What is meant by armatur"^",utti:l T,:T:H?:[Link];itive
*f,*r,j"Crr*ili;;, and inductive' t8l
armature r;ii; on its
"*f
KvA, effective resistance
b) A 3-phase, [Link], 60 :59 yialternator.'has
400v
ir 3:19/rh and leakage reactance is 0'75
of 0.25 A/ph. The synchronous^react*." Ei, (ii) the value
emf
petermine at rated toad ana o.S lagging P.F (ii the internal
armature reaction' t6l
of armature;;;'""t;;hi"h "p"'"nts
'/ph.
^"*'i and,,PowT fltto': of 'syrl*hronous in detail:
motor varies at
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z. a) I{ow annature winding current t8]
, different,ruilrJ.,Oifilcl"exci'tation:currsntrExplainitrwith:ne'atdialam \
pole s1'nchronous'machine is not valid for
non:1f*I":t:r:I
-/ 'lPower
Ul angle characteristics of: non salient [4]
Justiff the statement.
salient potJ slmchronn,us machine".
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3.a)whatisdoublefielcl"r:volvingtheoryinsinglephaseind'::r:tionmotor?Explainthe
operatio"Jffi#;i;;;;d.,.i;;l,;;fl"I;1*'equiv:l,i*ntcircuit.
,i b).ExpIaintheprinciplei:,['operationofSine].;phaseRe1uctani:etnotor'
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INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING Level BE Full Marks 4A

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Examination Control Division Programme BEL Fass Marks

2071 Chaitra Year / Part m/r Time I Yzhrs.

- Electric Machine II (EE6al)

Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable.
AttemptAl! questions.
The figures in the nangin lndicate FUll'Marlt1
Assume suitable data if neCessary.

1" a) 'What is armature reaotion? Explain the effect of armature reaction on the terminal,
voltage of an alternator at (D Unity power factor load (ii) Leading power factor load and
(iii) Ggging power factor loadi Draw relevant phasor diagram. :; t8l
b) A 3-phase, 5 KVA, 208 V, 50 Hz star conneetedr synchronous machine has
negligible stator winding
machine is operated as gen t6l
i) Detdrnnine the exci
rated KVA at 0.8 pf la
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ii) If the excitation is i by Z}%without changing prirne irbrr.. power, find

' the stator curent and . ". ;;-.:i,
".t'
ti'i'
,.
-r

Z. a).. Explain why the sYn is not self starting and explaifl,rdamper winding -_-
,rnet-ttrod of starting of )r, l'
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b) A 20 MVA, 3 phase stPr i'KV, 12'pole 50Hz salient pole iynr'hronou, motor
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has a direct axis reactance of 1 *a q*[Link] axis reactance otti of,* per phase.
The armture resistance bein le.. At rated load, unity power::faetor and rated
voltage determine (i) ex O) Th9 ma:rimum value of,power [Link]{,
corresponding power. [61

3. a) A I#, 23A Y, 50H2, 6-po

213 phase induction motor has following parameter: t7l
Rl = 3.04 ohm, Xl :6.2 ohm, 105.6 ohms, R0 = 85 ohmS

Rz'= 6.26 ohm, X2' :2.12 load loss : 122 watts.

The motor is operating at 4%

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Determine: (i) Motor speed (ii) current and powgr fa"ctpr (iiD Output power
;

b) Explain the operating princip tors start arnd run single phase induction motsr. 171

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 25 TRIBHUVAN LINIVERSITY Exam. ![cw Babk (2066 & Later Ertcnt
INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING Level BE I ruuvraim 40
Examination Control Division Programme BEL. Pass Marks 16
iolt shawan Year / Part III/I Time 1t/z hrs.

Fy lj e-9.1' . _ plle ctri c Machine II (EE60r)

'/ Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable.
,/ Attempt AII questions.
,/ The figures in the margin indicate F'utl Morks,
/ Assume suitable data if necessary,

1. a) 'frIhy terminal voltage (V) of a synchronous generator is greater than internal generated
emf (E) in case of capacitive load? Explain with the help of armature reaction
and
phasor diagram.
b) A 3-phase, 5kVA, 208V, 4-pole, 60 Hz, star connected synchronous generator has
negligible arrnature winding resistance and synchronous reactance of lO ohms per
phase. The generator is first connected to an infinite bus of 20gv, 6oHz
t6]
i) Determine the-
919itation
voltage and the p6wer angle when the generator is
delivering rated kVA at 0.8 pf lagging?

find,,the stator current, power factor, acti,re and reactive power constant.
:,,ijr:
2: a\ 'ffr three phase syncluonous rnotor is not
with darpper winding.
b) A,3 phase, 10 MVA, 2300 V, 60 Hz synchronous motor has Xs 0.9 pu and
nbgtigibl; :
:l*o.^resistance. The motor is connected to infinite bus. terminal ;ol;"g.; If
Vt= 2300 V<0 and excitation emf E53450V<120, Determine power transfer and
power factor of machine. Arso draw phasor diagram. t6]
3. a) A single phase induction motor has R1:2f), Xr=X21=1.1g2,
&l=1.9g O and
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x^ut:40.77 o. if the_motor is supplied from 240 v signal phase u" ,rrppty, a.t.r*irr.
input current, power factor and torque developed by motor. t6]
b) Explain any tu,o:
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i) Capacitor start motor
ii) ac servo motor
iil) Reluctance motor
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 TRIBFIUVAN LTNIVERSITY Exam.
INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING Level BE Full Marks 40
Examination Confrol Division Programme BEL Pass Marks 16
2070 Chaitra Year / Part m/r Time 1%tus.

F^"big"*{, ;_plegtric Machine II (EE60r)

Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as
far as practicable.
Attempt All questions.

Assume suitable data if necessary.

1' a) Explain the dark lamp method of synchronization of an alternator with alread!
running altemator.
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b) A 50 Hz, 3 Phase, 500 V, star conneqted synchronous generatol with salient
pole rotor
has Xd = 0.1 q!* and Xq:0'075 ohm. Arrnatur" *iriairg
r"rirtun."-is 0.I -*-. The
- - ohm. ^*
generator supplies 1004 at 0.8 pf lagging. Caleulate the
"*Iitutioor*f.- t6l
2' a) Justiff, Synchronous motor is not self starting. Explain any two starting methods
of
synchronous motor.
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b) Explain power angle characteristics of cylindrical rotor machine
[6]
3. a) procedure to determine the parameters of;equivaleat
P-T::-:i:Y circuit of one phase
lnouctlon motor.
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b) Draw a neat diagram of a schrage motor. Discuss its application.
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25 TRIBHUVAN UNIVERSITY Exam.

Level BE Full Marks 40
INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING
BEL' PassMarks 16
Examination Control Division Programrne
2069 Chaitra Year / Part IIt/l Time 1% hrs.

glroi.e_9!i ":"
Elgcgig Mryhll* s-
"\ Q"!!10 ! )
,/ Candidates are required to give their answers in their own
words as far as practicable.
./ Attempt A4 questions.
'/,/ /igures in the margin indicate FuU X{qrlP
The
Assume suitable data if necessdry-

l. a) What are the canditions to be satisfied fbr paraltel. operation of two

alternators? Describe ths procs$s of synclffonization.

b) A SS0 kVA, 380V,50H2 3-phase altemator delivers 400kW to an 3-qhase

induction motor at a power factor of 0.8 lagging. Calculate the number of
l00W larnps which can be added to the alternator so th*t the altemator does
not overload beYond its caPacitY.

..2,y;.,.2.., a) Exp1ain how a synchronous motor can be operate to draw lagging curr€nt
f8l

b) The full load cuffent of 3.3 kVA, star-connected synchronous motor is

160A at 0-8pf lagging. The resistance and synchronous reactance of the motor
are 0.8f,1 and 5.$f,1 per phase respeetively. Calculate the excitation emf-
Assurte mechanical stray load loss to be 30KW- t4I

3. a) Stare and oxplain double field revolving theory of single phase induction
motor with detailed diagram [81

b) Explain operating principle of single stack stepper motot t6t

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