Name of Program: [Link].
Semester: Fifth Semester
Name of Course: Building Services - 2 (Electrical services)
Course Code: EE 331
Tutorial Sheet
1. Name three each Renewable and Conventional Sources of Energy.
2. What factors should be taken into consideration while selecting the site for steam
power plant?
3. Explain following , with reference to hydro electric power plant i) Surge tank ii)Head
iii)Turbine types iv)Penstock
4. With the help of a sketch show all the important parts of a nuclear reactor.
5. Define, load factor, capacity factor, demand factor, diversity factor.
6. What are the factors to be considered in selecting the site of a hydro-electric power plant?
7. What are the types of water turbines used in a hydro-electric power plant ?
8. Explain the types of Nuclear Reactors.
9. Name the Nuclear Power Plants In India.
10. Explain the Typical Layout And Working Of A Thermal Power Plant.
11. Name any five thermal power plants in India.
12. What is the generation cost of electricity in different types of power plants?
13. What are the percentage of different power generation sources in India starting from
50 years back and for projected twenty years?
14. What is a Substation and its function? Explain various types of Substation.
15. Draw single line diagram of a Substation and explain its parts.
16. Define the following terms : Connected Load, Demand, Demand factor, Load factor,
Diversity factor, Utilization factor.
17. Explain briefly : Load curve, Load duration curve.
18. Enumerate various types of load.
19. Practice some numericals based on calculation of load factor.
20. A house has four tubelights, three fans and a television. Each tubelight draws 40 W.
The fan draws 80 W and the television draws 100 W. On an average, all the
tubelights are kept on for 5 hours, all fans for 12 hours and the television for 6 hours
everyday. Find the cost of electric energy used in 30 days at the rate of Rs.3.00 per
KWH
21. What are the steps of Calculation of electrical load for a residential building?
22. In a residence, 4 tube lights: each of them of 40 W are operated daily for 5 hours
and 3 fans: each of 120 W are operated daily for 4 hours. Calculate the electricity bill
at Rs. 5 per unit for August month.
23. A newly constructed building having 5 floors, each floor is having 3 flats; Each flat
supplied with 240 volt; single phase- supply through a main switch of 16 amp/250V
rating and each flat is to be carried out 20 points wiring.
This building has one lift; operated by 15 H.P., 3 phase motor; and two 3 phase
electric motors of 5 H.P. capacity. This building is supplied with 3 phase, 4 wire, 415
volt supply (Assume additional data). Calculate total electrical load on installation.
24. Draw and explain single phase wiring of distribution board from single phase electric
pole to main distribution board.
25. Draw Electrical layout plan with description, of a 2 bhk house.
26. What are the Basic points to consider for placing different fittings and fixtures in a
building?
27. What are the different types of control systems for electrical fittings and fixtures?
28. Explain (i) Grid connected PV System and (ii) Stand alone PV system
For buildings, along with block diagram.
29. What is the usage of Solar thermal technology for buildings?
30. What do you understand by Solar energy integrated electrical design of buildings.
31. What do the following terms mean?
– Illuminance
– Luminous efficacy
– Luminaire
– Control gear
- Colour rendering index
32. What are the types of commonly used lamps?
33. Explain briefly about various lighting controls available?
34. Explain, “Daylight integrated lighting system”.
35. List the energy savings opportunities in residential lighting systems with example.