BASIC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
IMPORTANT QUESTIONS
UNIT-III: TRANSFORMERS
PART-A (2 MARKS)
1. Name the various three phase transformer winding connections.
2. Enumerate the differences between Auto transformer and double winding transformer.
3. Why the transformers are rated in KVA?
4. What are the components of No-load current of a two winding transformer.
5. Define:
(a) Efficiency of the transformer.
(b) The voltage regulation of a transformer and write its ideal value.
PART-B (10 MARKS)
1. (a) State and explain Faraday’s laws of electro magnetic induction. (6)
(b) State and explain Lenz’s law. (4)
2. Explain the working principle of an auto transformer and deduce the expression for copper savings
in an auto transformer. Also list the applications of auto transformer. (10)
3. (a) Draw the various three phase transformer winding connections. (5)
(b) What are the different losses of a transformer? How the losses can be reduced? (5)
PART-C (15 MARKS)
1. (a) Draw the B-H characteristics and define the following terms. (8)
(i) Retentivity
(ii) Coersive force
(iii) Saturation
(b) What is Hysteresis loss? Explain BH loop for different magnetic material. (7)
2. Explain the construction and working principle of single-phase transformer and hence derive its
EMF equation. (15)
UNIT-IV: ELECTRICAL MACHINES
PART-A (2 MARKS)
1. Is single phase induction motor self-starting? Why?
2. Mention the different types of DC Motor.
3. Why single-phase induction motors are not self-starting?
4. Define Fleming Right Hand Rule and Fleming Left Hand Rule.
5. Mention the different types of DC Generator.
PART-B (10 MARKS)
1. (a) Derive the equation of torque of a DC Motor. (5)
(b) Draw and explain the characteristics of DC shunt, DC series and DC compound motors. (5)
2. Explain the construction and working of single-phase induction motor or split phase induction
motor and explain its operation with help of circuit diagram along with phasor diagram. Also lists its
applications. (10)
3. (a) Explain the working principle of DC Motor. (5)
(b) Is starter required for DC Motor? Why? (5)
4. Explain construction of a DC machines with the help of neat sketch. (10)
PART-C (15 MARKS)
1. (a) Derive the EMF equation of DC Generator. (8)
(b) Explain Fleming Right Hand Rule and Fleming Left Hand Rule with the help of neat sketch. (7)
2. (a) Explain the principle and working of 3 phase induction motor with sketch. Mention the
applications. (10)
(b) Highlight the significance of back EMF of a DC motor. (5)
3. (a) Explain the principle and working of synchronous generator or alternator with sketch. (10)
(b) Explain the working principle of DC Generator. (5)
UNIT-V: POWER PLANTS AND LT SWITH GEAR
PART-A (2 MARKS)
1. Define and classify the switch gear.
2. What is MCCB.
3. List the merits of earthing.
PART-B (10 MARKS)
1. (a) What is the main function of switch Fuse Unit? State the advantages and disadvantages of
switch fuse unit (5)
(b) Explain the construction and working of HRC Fuse. (5)
2. (a) Explain the construction and working of MCBs. (5)
(b) Explain the ELCB with clear circuit diagram. (5)
3. Draw and explain the working principle of Hydro power station. Mention the merits and demerits
with application. (10)
4. List the components of AC Transmission and Distribution system. Explain each components with
neat sketch. (10)
5. (a) Define and classify the Wires in detail. (5)
(b) Explain with net sketch the construction of cable and classify. (5)
PART-C (15 MARKS)
1. Draw the lay out and explain the principle and working of Thermal power station in detail. Mention
the merits and demerits with application. (15)
2. Discuss the importance of earthing and the type of earthing. (15)
(Or)
What is earthing? Explain any two types of earthing with aid of neat sketch. (15)
3. Draw the lay out and explain the principle and working of nuclear power station in detail. Mention
the merits and demerits with application. (15)