Exam Details

Subject Electrical Machines-I
Paper
Exam / Course Diploma -VIEP-Electrical Engineering (DELVI)/Advanced Level Certificate Course In Electrical Engineering (ACELVI)
Department School of Engineering & Technology (SOET)
Organization indira gandhi national open university
Position
Exam Date June, 2016
City, State new delhi,


Question Paper

No. of Printed Pages: 3 IBIEE-027I
DIPLOMA IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (DELVI) I ADVANCED LEVEL CERTIFICATE COURSE IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (ACELVI)

h i "-s Term-End Examination

June, 2016
BIEE-027 ELECTRICAL MACHINES
Time: 2 hours Maximum Marks: 70
Note: Attempt any five questions. Use of scientific calculator is allowed. Missing data, if any, may be suitably assumed.

1. Why is the efficiency of a transformer high as compared to other rotating machines? Suggest methods to enhance efficiency of a transformer. 4

Explain heat-run test of a single-phase transformer in detail. 10

2. What is an Auto transformer? State its merits and.demerits over the two-winding transformer. 7

Explain speed-torque characteristics of DC series and shunt motor. 7

3. Describe the constructional details of a DC machine. 7

The induced e.m.f. in a DC machine, when running at 500 rpm is 180 V. Calculate the induced e.m.f while the machine is running at 600 rpm by assuming flux to be constant. 7

4. State the reasons for operating transformers in parallel. Describe the advantages of using several small transformers in parallel over the use of a single large transformer. 7

Explain the process of commutation in DC machine and describe the methods to improve it. 7

5. Explain the various methods of speed control of a DC motor with neat sketches. 14

6. Draw and explain the external characteristics of shunt, series and compound generators. 7

Draw the connection diagram of two shunt generators connected in parallel and discuss their load sharing. 7

7. Write technical notes on any two of the following: 2x7=14

Three winding transformer

Tap changing transformer

Three-phase to single-phase conversion


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Subjects

  • Basics of Electrical Engineering
  • C - Programming
  • Computer Applications In P.S.
  • Control Systems
  • Digital Control System
  • Digital Control System Design
  • Dynamics System Simulation
  • Electrical Circuit Theory
  • Electrical Engineering Material
  • Electrical Installation and System
  • Electrical Machine Theory  II
  • Electrical Machines-I
  • Electrical Measurements And Instruments
  • Electrical Power Transmission and Distribution
  • Energy Audit
  • Flexible Ac Transmission System
  • Industrial Drives and Controls
  • Mechatronics
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  • Power Plant Economics And Centering
  • Power System Reliability
  • Principles of Computer Architecture
  • Special Electrical Machines
  • Switchgear And Protection
  • Utilization Of Electrical Engineering