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Basic Electrical Engineering Exam Guide

The document is an examination paper for Basic Electrical Engineering, consisting of 23 questions divided into three sections with varying marks. It covers fundamental concepts such as voltage, current, resistance, and power, as well as practical applications in marine electrical systems. Students are required to provide detailed answers with sketches where applicable, demonstrating their understanding of electrical principles and safety measures.

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Basic Electrical Engineering Exam Guide

The document is an examination paper for Basic Electrical Engineering, consisting of 23 questions divided into three sections with varying marks. It covers fundamental concepts such as voltage, current, resistance, and power, as well as practical applications in marine electrical systems. Students are required to provide detailed answers with sketches where applicable, demonstrating their understanding of electrical principles and safety measures.

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Basic Electrical Engineering

Max Marks: 100


Time: 3 Hours
Instructions:
• All questions are compulsory.
• Support your answers with neat sketches and proper units where applicable.
• Marks are indicated against each question.
(Each question carries 2 marks)
[10 × 2 = 20 Marks]
1. Define voltage, current, Resistance, Power and their SI units.?
2. Explain Ohm’s Law and verify it with a circuit diagram
3. List two differences between AC and DC.
4. What is meant by power factor?
5. State any two safety precautions while working on shipboard electrical systems.
6. What is a fuse? Mention its purpose.
7. Define electrical resistance and give its unit.
8. What is meant by earthing? Why it’s important?
9. Differentiate between ACB and MCCB used in marine automation systems.
10. What is frequency? What is the frequency of standard AC supply in marine systems?
(Each question carries 5 marks)
[10 × 5 = 50 Marks]
11. Explain the working principle of a single-phase transformer with a diagram.
12. Derive the expression for total resistance in a series circuit and a parallel circuit.
13. Describe any three types of electrical faults that may occur on a ship.
14. What is ACB? what is its function? list out all safety features?
15. What is a synchronoscope? Why it is required for MSB?
16. Draw a DOL starter for a 3phase induction motor and explain its working?
17. What is a starter? List out all types of starters. Why it is required for motor?
18. what is short circuit and earth fault? How it can diagnose?
19. What is relay? List out all types of relays. Explain relay latching circuit?
20. State Kirchhoff’s Current Law (KCL).?
(Each question carries 10 marks)
[3 × 10 = 30 Marks]
21. Describe the construction and operation of a Star-Delta starter. Include a neat diagram of power circuit and
control circuit and explain the timing sequence.?
22. Explain the working of a three-phase induction motor. Describe its working principle and the laws related to
its operation.
23. Draw standard wiring symbols used in P&ID diagrams for the following components:
MCCB (3-phase),ACB (Air Circuit Breaker),Generator, Motor, Earth (Ground)Transformer, Limit Switch,
Solenoid Valve, Switch (Normally Closed - NC), Switch (Normally Open - NO), Indicator Lamp, Fuse, Push
Button (Normally Closed - NC), Push Button (Normally Open - NO), Auxiliary Contact (Normally Closed -
NC), Auxiliary Contact with Time Delay for Closing, Auxiliary Contact with Time Delay for Opening,
Ammeter, Current Transformer (CT), Emergency Stop Button?

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