VALLIAMMAI ENGINEERING COLLEGE

SRM Nagar, Kattankulathur 603 203

DEPARTMENT OF
ELECTRONICS AND INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEERING

QUESTION BANK

IV SEMESTER
EI6402 ELECTRICAL MACHINES
Regulation 2013
Academic Year 2016 17

Prepared by
Dr. S.Visalakshi, Professor and Head/EIE
Dr. K. Ayyar, Assistant Professor (Sel.G.)/EIE

VALLIAMMAI ENGINEERING COLLEGE

SRM Nagar, Kattankulathur 603 203.
DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONICS AND INSTRUMENTATION
ENGINEERING

QUESTION BANK
SUBJECT : EI6402 ELECTRICAL MACHINES
SEM / YEAR: IV / II
UNIT I - D.C. MACHINES
SYLLABUS
D.C. Machines Principle of operation and construction of motor and generator torque and
EMF equation Various excitation schemes Characteristics of Motor and Generator
Starting, Speed control and braking of D.C. Motor.
PART - A
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Describe the working principle of operation of a DC
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generator.
Give the essential parts of DC generator.
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Classify the different types of DC generators.
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Sketch the external characteristics of a DC series
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generator.
Give the function of commutator in a DC machine.
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What is the function of interpoles?
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What is armature reaction? Mention its effects in DC
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machines?
Write the conditions which determines if a DC machine
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is generating or Motoring.
Write the induced EMF equation when the machine act
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as DC motor and DC generator.
The starting current of a dc motor is high. Justify
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The starting torque of a dc series motor more than that
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of a dc shunt motor of same power rating. Justify
Analyze on how can the direction of rotation of a DC
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shunt motor be reversed?
Name the type of DC motor used in electric train and
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justify.
What is the significance of back emf?
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What are the performance characteristics of a DC
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motor?
Write the speed equation and List the various methods
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of speed in DC series motor.
Give the necessity of a starter for a dc motor.
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Name the different methods of electrical braking of dc
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motors.
Write the voltage equation of DC motor.
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Point out the applications of DC series and shunt
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i) Draw and explain the construction and principle of
operation of a DC generator.(8)
ii) Discuss how AC voltage generated is converted to
DC voltage in a generator.(5)
i) Draw and describe the different types of D.C.
generators with its winding diagram. (10)
ii) The armature of a 4-pole wave wound D.C. shunt
generator has 144 slots and 3 conductors per slot. If
the armature in rotated with a speed of 1200 rpm in a
field of 0.025 weber per pole, Estimate the emf
generated.(3)
A long shunt compound wound generator gives 240 V at
full load output of 100 A. The resistances of various
windings of the machine are armature (including brush
contact) -0.1, series field 0.02, interpole field 0.025,
shunt field -100, the iron loss at full load is 1000 W;
windage a friction/losses total 500 W. Find the full load
efficiency of the machine.(13)
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Discuss in detail about armature reaction.(3)
ii) Derive the emf equation of DC generator.(7)
iii) Sketch the characteristics of a DC shunt generator.
(3)
Draw and explain the no-load and load
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characteristics of DC shunt, series and compound
generators.(8)
ii) A 25 kW, 250 V, DC shunt generator has armature
and field resistance of 0.06 and 100
respectively. Determine the total armature power
developed when working
1) as a generator delivering 25 kW output and
2) as a motor taking 25 kW input. (5)
Describe with neat sketch the construction of DC
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machines.(7)
ii) A 250 kW, 500 V, long shunt compound generator
develops 480 V on no-load when running at 1000
rpm. The speed of the machine falls to 975 rpm on
full load and the terminal voltage rises to 500 V. If
the increase in flux from no-load to full load is
15%, calculate the value of the armature resistance.
The series and shunt field resistances are 0.02
and 100 respectively. Assume a voltage drop of 1
V per brush. (8)

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A shunt generator delivers 50 kW at 250 V and 400

r.p.m. The armature and field resistances are 0.2 and 50
ohms respectively. Find the speed of the machine running
as a shunt motor and taking 50 kW input at 250 V. (13)
Explain with a neat sketch the principle of operation
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of a dc motor. (8)
ii) A 10 kW, 220 V, DC 6 pole shunt motor runs at
1000 rpm. Delivering full load. The armature has
534 lab connected conductors. Full load copper loss
is 0.64 kW. The total brush drop is 1 volt.
Determine the flux per pole neglecting shunt
current. (5)
Explain any two methods of speed control of
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D.C.motor.(10)
ii) A 4 pole D.C shunt motor is offered at 440 volts
and takes an armature current of 50A. The
resistance of the armature circuit is 0.28 ohm. The
armature is wave-wound with 888 conductors. The
useful flux per pole is 0.023 Weber. If the brush
contact is 1 volt per brush, calculate the speed.(3)

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Derive the torque equation of a DC motor.(7)

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Discuss in detail about the N-Ia, T-Ia and N-T

characteristics for a DC series motor, DC shunt
motor and DC compound motor.(6)

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Draw a neat diagram showing the salient parts of a

DC motor. Explain the function of each in detail.(8)

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A 400 V dc shunt motor runs at 1000 rpm taking an

armature current of 65 A. Its armature resistance is
0.35 . Calculate the speed required to develop
braking torque of 280 Nm when the machine is
operated with regenerative braking. (5)
With a neat sketch explain the operation of 4-point
starter. What are the advantages of this starter over
3-point starter? (8)
An 8-pole d.c. shunt generator with 778 waveconnected armature conductors and running at 500
r.p.m. supplies a load of 12.5 resistance at
terminal voltage of 250 V. The armature resistance
is 0.24 and the field resistance is 250. Find the
armature current, the induced e.m.f. and the flux per
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A 250 V dc shunt motor has an armature resistance

of 0.5 and a field resistance of 250 . When
driving at 600 rpm, a load torque of which is
constant, the armature current is 20 A. If it is
desired to raise the speed from 600 rpm to 800 rpm,
find the resistance that must be inserted in the shunt
field circuit, assuming magnetization curve to be a
straight line. (6)
ii) Explain with neat diagram, the working of a 3-point
starter.(7)
With the help of a neat sketch, compare the
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mechanical characteristics of different dc motors.(6)
ii) Explain the speed control of a DC series motor by
(1) field diverters method, and
(2) variable resistance in series with the motor.
(7)
PART - C
Analyze in detail about the different methods of
excitation and characteristics of a DC motors with
suitable diagrams.
A 100 kW DC shunt generator driven by a belt from an
engine runs at 750 rpm and is connected to 230 V dc
mains. When the belt breaks, it continues to run as a
motor drawing 9kW from the mains. At what speed
would it run? Given: Armature resistance= 0.018 and
field resistance=115
Develop the condition for maximum efficiency of the DC
generator.
A DC series motor runs at 500 rpm on 220 V supply
drawing a current of 50 A. The total resistance of the
machine is 0.15, Evaluate the value of the extra
resistance to be connected in series with the motor circuit
that will reduce the speed to 300 rpm. The load torque
being then half of the previous to the current.
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UNIT II - TRANSFORMERS
SYLLABUS
Principle , Construction and Types of Transformer - EMF equation - Equivalent circuits
Phasor diagrams - Regulation and efficiency of a transformer-three phase transformer
Connection.
PART - A
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Classify the different types of transformer.
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Draw a single phase shell type transformer and name the

parts.
Define transformer ratio.
Write down the EMF equation of a transformer relative
to the secondary winding.
Why transformer rating is in KVA?
A single phase transformer has 40 primary and 1100
secondary turns. The net cross-sectional area of the core
is 500 cm2. If the primary winding be connected to 50
Hz supply at 400 V. Estimate the value of maximum
flux density in the core and the emf induced in the
secondary.
Open circuit test is generally performed at rated voltage
on LV side for a transformer. Justify
Give the currents components of a transformer under
load.
Prove that the flux in the core remains constant even
under load.
A single phase transformer has 180 and 90 turns
respectively in its secondary and primary windings. The
respective resistances are 0.233 and 0.067 .
Estimate the equivalent resistance of (i) the primary in
terms of secondary winding, and (ii) the secondary in
terms of the primary winding.
Draw the no-load phasor diagram of a transformer.
Define voltage regulation of a transformer.
Calculate the regulation of a transformer in which the
Ohmic loss is 1% of the output and the reactance drop is
5% of the voltage when the p.f. is 0.8 lag and 0.8
leading.
Point out the different losses occurring in a transformer.
Write the two different components of core loss in a
transformer.
At what condition does a transformer operate at its
maximum efficiency.
Give the different types of 3 phase transformer
connections.
What advantage is obtained with the delta-connection of
three phase transformers?
What happen when a DC supply is applied to a
Transformer?

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Describe the constructional details of different types of
1-phase transformer with neat diagrams. (13)
i) Draw a general schematic of a single phase
transformer. Describe its working principle and
deduce the expression for emf in secondary
winding. (8)
ii) A single phase transformer has 400 primary and
1000 secondary turns. The net cross sectional area
if the core is 60 cm2. If the primary winding is
connected to a 50 Hz supply at 520 volts, Estimate
the following:
(1) Peak value of the flux density in the core
(2) The voltage induced in the secondary
winding.
(5)
i) Draw an ideal single phase transformer and explain
the principle of operation, the concept of step up
and step down transformer.(7)
ii) Derive the EMF equation of a single-phase
transformer with respect to its primary and
secondary windings.(6)
Derive the equivalent circuit parameters and thereby
find the regulation and efficiency of the transformer by
performing OC and SC tests. (13)
A 250/500 V transformer gave the following test results:
Short circuit test with low-voltage winding shortcircuited : 20 V, 12 A, 100 W.
Open circuit test ; 250 V, 1 A, 80 W on low-voltage
side.
Estimate the circuit constants and draw the equivalent
circuit. Also determine the efficiency when the output is
10 A at 500 V and 0.8 power factor lagging. (13)
The following data were obtained on a 20 kVA, 50 Hz,
2000/200 V distribution transformer:
OC test with HV open-circuited : 200 V, 4 A and 120 W
SC test with LV short-circuited : 60 V, 10 A and 300 W
Estimate all the parameters of the equivalent circuit
referred to the HV and LV sides of the transformer.
(13)
i) Draw and explain the phasor diagram for a single
phase transformer supplying a leading power factor
load. (7)
ii) Draw the phasor diagram indicating different
voltage phasors in the primary and secondary of a
-Y transformer. (6)

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From the first principle, Evaluate the emf equation

of a transformer and hence show that the number of
turns on the HV and LV windings are in the ratio of
their voltages. (7)
ii) Draw and explain the phasor diagram of a singlephase transformer supplying
(1) A UPF load and
(2) a lagging power factor load. (6)

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The following data refers to a single phase transformer

turn ratio 19.5:1, R1 = 25, X1 = 100, R2 = 0.06 ,
X2 = 0.25 , No load current = 1.25. A leading the flux
by 30. The secondary delivers 200 A at a terminal
voltage of 500 V and pf of 0.8 lagging. Determine with
the phasor diagram, the applied voltage, primary power
factor and efficiency. (13)

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A40 kVA,3300/240V,50Hz,1 transformer has 660

turns on the primary. Determine
1) The number of turns on the secondary
2) The Maximum value of flux in the core
3) The approximate value of primary and
secondary full load current.(6)

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ii) Define the term voltage regulation of a transformer

and derive the expression for voltage regulation.(7)

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The primary and secondary windings of a 30 kVA,

6.6 kV / 240 V transformer have resistances of 10
and 0.013 respectively. The leakage reactance of
the windings are 17 and 0.022 . Estimate the
percentage voltage regulation of the transformer
when it is delivering full-load at 0.8 pf lagging at
the rated voltage. (8)
ii) Calculate the regulation of a transformer in which
ohmic loss is 1% of the output and the reactance
drop is 5% of the voltage when the power factor is
(1) 0.8 lagging, (2) unity, and (3) 0.8 leading. (5)
The test results obtained on a 1 phase 20 KVA,
2200/220 Volts transformer are:
OC test : 220 V, 1.1 A, 125 W;
SC test : 52.7 V, 8.4 A, 287 W
The transformer is fully loaded. Find the load p.f. for
zero voltage regulation. (13)

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ii) A 150 KVA transformer has an iron loss of 1400 W

and a full load copper loss of 1600 W . Find the
efficiency of the transformer at 30% of full load for
1) Unity power factor
2) 0.8 power factor lagging
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Explain in detail about various types of connections

used in three phase transformer.(13)

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The parameters of a 2300/230 V, 50 Hz transformer

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R1 = 0.3, R2 = 0.295, R11 = 4000
X1 = 0.7, X2 = 0.685, Xm1 = 1000
The secondary load impedance ZL = (0.4+j0.3).
Find the performance of the transformer using exact
equivalent circuit. The transformer is supplied at the
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Design the step by step test procedure to obtain the
equivalent circuit parameters of the transformer and draw
the equivalent circuit.
A 3-phase step down transformer is connected to 6.6 KV
mains and takes 10 Amps. Evaluate the secondary line
voltage and line current for the (i) / (ii) Y/Y (iii) /Y
and (iv) Y/ connections. The ratio of turns per phase is
12 and neglect no load losses.
A 50KVA ,4400/220V transformer has R1=3.45
R2=0.009 . The values of the reactance are x1=5.2
and x2=0.015 . Evaluate the equivalent resistance as
referred to primary, equivalent resistance as referred to
secondary, equivalent reactance referred to both primary
and secondary, equivalent impedance referred to both
primary and secondary, total cu loss first using individual
resistances of the two windings and secondly using
equivalent resistances as referred to each side.
i) Derive an expression for maximum efficiency of a
transformer
ii) A 500KVA transformer has 95% efficiency at full
load and also at 60% of full load both at UPF.
a)Separate out the transformer losses.
b) Determine the transformer efficiency at 75% full
load, UPF.

UNIT III - SYNCHRONOUS MACHINES

SYLLABUS
Principle of Operation, type - EMF Equation and Phasor diagrams - Synchronous motorRotating Magnetic field Starting Methods , Torque V-Curves, inverted V curves.
PART - A
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Explain the principle of an alternator.
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Name the types of alternators based on their rotor

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construction.
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Give the advantages of salient pole type construction

used for Synchronous machines.

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What is meant by synchronous impedance of an

alternator?

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Define the distribution factor of alternator.

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What is meant by synchronization?

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What is hunting in a synchronous machine? Explain.

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Define synchronous speed.

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Write the purpose of damper winding.

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load on a synchronous motor.

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At particular load, an 11 kV, three phase, star-connected

Synchronous Motor draws 80 A. Its effective resistance
is 1 and synchronous reactance is 20 per phase.
Calculate the power drawn by the motor and the induced
emf for a power factor of 0.8 lagging.

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What is synchronous condenser? Explain.

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What is a synchronous capacitor? Explain.

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Give the various torques associated with synchronous

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Why a synchronous motor is not a self starting

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List the methods of starting a synchronous motor.

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Draw and explain the constructional details and
operating principles of an alternator. (7)
Derive the emf equation of a 3 alternator.(6)
What are the reasons for the variation in terminal
voltage, when the alternator in on load? Explain
each Reason. (2+7=9)
Describe briefly the effect of various load power
factor of an alternator.(4)
A 3, 16 pole, star connected alternator has 144
slots on the armature periphery. Each slot contains
10 conductors. It is driven at 375 rpm. The line
value of emf available across the terminals is
observed to be 2.657 kV. Find the frequency of the
induced emf and flux per pole. (7)
Draw the vector diagram of a 3 alternator.(6)
Draw the phasor diagrams of a alternator for
lagging power factor load conditions. (5).
With the help of phasor diagrams, discuss the
behaviour of synchronous motor with the constant
field excitation and variable load. (8)
Draw and explain the principle of operation of a
synchronous motor. (8)
Explain the advantages of stationary armature and
rotating field in an alternator.(5)
Draw and explain the vector diagram, when the
alternator is loaded with
(1) Resistive
(2) Inductive and
(3) Capacitive (6)
Derive the equation for pull-out torque.(7)
Describe briefly the effect of varying excitation
upon the armature current and power factor of a
Synchronous Motor when the input real power to
the motor is maintained constant. (8)
Explain the role of damper winding in synchronous
machines. Also draw load angle versus time. (5)
Show that the starting torque of a synchronous
motor is zero.(7)
A 3 phase, 500 V, synchronous motor draws a
current of 50 A from the supply while driving a
certain load. The stator is star connected with
armature resistance of 0.4 per phase and a
synchronous reactance of 4 per phase. Find the
power factor at which motor would operate when
the field current is adjusted to give the line values
of generated emf as (a) 600 V, and (b) 380 V. (6)

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A 3.3 kV star connected synchronous motor has a

synchronous reactance of 5.5 Ohms. It operates at rated
terminal voltage and draws 750 kV from the supply at
0.8 leading p.f. Find its p.f. when the motor shafts load
is 1000 kW with same excitation.(13)
(i) Discuss in detail the phenomenon of hunting in a
synchronous machine. How is it remedied?(5)
ii) A 400 V, 3 phase, star connected synchronous
motor has an armature resistance of 0.2 per phase
and synchronous reactance of 2 per phase. While
driving a certain load, it takes 25 A from the
supply. Find the back emf induced in the motor if it
is working with (1) 0.8 power factor lagging, (2)
0.9 power factor leading, and (3) unity power
factor. (8)
i) Derive an expression for the power developed in an
synchronous motor.(7)
ii) Discuss V and inverted V curve of a
synchronous motor.(6)
i) Explain why 3 synchronous motor is not self
starting. Discuss the possible methods of starting a
3 synchronous motor.(7)
ii) Discuss in detail the procedure of constructing the
V curves.(6)
i) A synchronous motor having 40% reactance and a
negligible resistance is to be operated at rated at
(1) U.p.f
(2) 0.8 p.f. lag
(3) 0.8 p.f (lead)
Find the values of induced e.m.f? Indicate
assumptions made if any. (6)
ii) A 3000 V, 3 phase synchronous motor running at
1500 r.p.m, has its excitation kept constant
corresponding to no-load terminal voltage 0f 3000
V. Estimate the power input, power factor and
torque developed for all armature current of 250 A
if the synchronous reactance is 5 per phase and
armature resistance is neglected (7)
A 75 KW, 400 V, 4-pole, 3-phase, star connected
synchronous motor has a resistance and synchronous
reactance per phase of 0.04 and 0.4 respectively.
Compute the open-circuit emf per phase for full load 0.8
p.f lead and gross mechanical power developed. Assume
an efficiency of 92.5%. (13)

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Analyze the different loading of a synchronous machine
for draw a family of V curve and write the procedure to
obtain the same experimentally in a lab.
A 2000 V, three phase star connected synchronous motor
has an effective resistance and synchronous reactance of
0.2 and 2.2 per phase respectively. The input is 800
KW at normal voltage and the induced line emf is 2500
V. Evaluate the line current and power factor.
A 6600V, 3 phase, star connected synchronous motor
draws a full load current of 80A at 0.8pf leading. The
armature resistance is 2.2 and reactance of 22 per
phase. If the stray losses of the machine are 3200W.
Evaluate (i) Emf induced (ii)Output power (iii)
Efficiency of the machine.
A 2000V, 3 phase, 4 pole, star connected synchronous
motor runs at 1500rpm. The excitation is constant and
corresponding to an open circuit voltage of 2000V. The
resistance is negligible in comparison with synchronous
reactance of 3.5 /ph. For an armature current of 200A.
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UNIT IV - THREE PHASE INDUCTION MOTORS

SYLLABUS
Induction motor-principle of operation, Types - Torque-slip characteristics - Starting methods
and Speed control of induction motors.
PART - A
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Classify the different type of rotors employed in an
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induction motor.
Compare squirrel cage rotor and slip ring rotor.
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Give the advantages and disadvantages of three phase
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induction motor.
Give the advantages of skewing of cage rotor
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conductors.
The air gap between stator core and rotor of an
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induction motor is made very small. Analyze
Define the term slip of an 3-phase induction motor.
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Two three-phase inductions when connected across a

400 V, 50 Hz supply runs at 1440 r.p.m. and 940 r.p.m.
respectively. Determine which of the two motors is
running at higher slip.
Draw the slip-torque characteristics of a three phase
induction motor.
State condition at which starting torque developed in a 3
phase induction motor is maximum.
Prove that 3 phase flux results in a rotating magnetic
field using a phasor diagram.
Name the test conducted for obtaining the equivalent
circuit parameters of 3phase induction motor.
A three phase slip ring induction motor gives a reading
of 60 V across slip rings when at rest with normal
voltage applied. The rotor is star connected and has an
impedance of (0.8+j6) per phase. Estimate the rotor
current when the machine is at standstill with the slip
rings joined to a star connected starter with a phase
impedance of (4+j3) .
Write the various starters used for starting a 3 phase
Induction motor.
Rotor resistance starting is preferred to reduced voltage
starting of a rotor induction motor. Justify.
List the methods available to control the speed of an
induction motor.
What is the speed of rotor field in space?
Estimate the synchronous speed of an induction motor
running at 2900 r.p.m. with 50 Hz supply?
A three phase 4 pole, 440 V, 50Hz induction motor runs
with a slip of 4%. Calculate the rotor speed and
frequency of the rotor current.
Why an induction motor will never run at its
synchronous speed?
PART - B
i) Describe in detail, the construction and working
principle of three phase induction motor. (4+4)
ii) With neat diagram discuss the production of
rotating magnetic field of three phase induction
motor.(5)
Draw and explain the construction and principle of
operation of three phase slip ring induction motor. How
is the construction different in squirrel cage induction
motor? (13)

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List the advantages and disadvantages of an

induction motor. (5)
ii) A 4-pole 3-phase induction motor operates from a
supply whose frequency is 50 Hz. Determine the
following:
(1) The speed at which the magnetic field of
the stator is rotating.
(2) The speed of the rotor when the slip is 0.04.
(3) The frequency of the rotor currents when
the slip is 0.03.
(4) The frequency of the rotor currents at stand
still. (8)
i) Derive the relationship between
(1) Full load torque and maximum torque (3)
(2) Starting torque and maximum torque. (3)
ii) Derive the equation for torque under running
conditions in a 3-phase induction motor.(7)
i) Compare squirrel cage induction motor and slip
ring induction motor.(5)
ii) Derive the condition for maximum torque.(3)
iii) Correlate the operation of a transformer and
induction motor. (5)
The efficiency of a 400 V, 3 phase, 6 pole induction
motor drawing a line current of 80 A at 0.75 p.f. at 4%
slip is 85%. Find the shaft output and shaft torque. (13)
i) Describe the speed-torque characteristic of a three
phase induction motor, clearly indicating the
starting torque operating torque and maximum
torque. (7)
ii) A 6 pole, 3 , 50 Hz induction motor runs on fullload with a slip of 4%. Given the rotor standstill
impedance per phase as (0.01+j0.05) , calculate
the available maximum torque torque in terms of
full load torque. Also Determine the speed at
which the maximum torque occurs. (6)
i) Draw and Discuss the slip-torque characteristics of
3-phase induction motor.(7)
ii) Explain the working of autotransformer starter of a
3 phase induction motor with a neat diagram.(6)
With a neat diagram, explain the starting of slip-ring
induction motor.(13)
i) Explain the star-delta method of starting of 3
induction motor.(7)
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Discuss briefly different methods of stator side

control of speed of a 3 induction motor.(6)
Draw a neat schematic diagram of any one starter used
with induction motor and explain its working. (13)
Discuss in detail the various methods of speed control of
induction motor.(13)
i) Describe in detail about any one method of speed
control of an induction motor with respect to stator
and rotor side each. (7)
ii) The power input to a 400 volts, 60 Hz, 6-pole, 3phase induction motor running at 1140 rpm is 40
KW at 0.8 pf lag. Stator losses are 1 KW and the
friction and windage losses are 2 KW. Find the
following:
(1) Slip
(2) Rotor copper loss
(3) The brake h.p.
(4) Efficiency and
(5) Input current
(6)
Briefly describe the speed control of three phase
induction motors by (i) frequency, and (ii) number of
poles. (13)
PART - C
Analyze in detail about the different power stages of an
induction motor with losses.
The power input to the rotor of a 3 phase, 50 HZ, 6 pole
induction motor is 80 KW. The rotor emf makes 100
complete alternations per minute. Evaluate i. Slip ii.
Motor Speed iii. Mechanical power developed iv. Rotor
copper loss per phase v. Rotor resistance per phase if
rotor current is 65 A vi. Torque developed.
A 100kW, 330V, 50Hz, 3 phase, star connected induction
motor has a synchronous speed of 500 rpm. The full load
slip is 1.8% and full load power factor 0.85. Stator copper
loss is 2440W, iron loss is 3500W, rotational losses is
1200W. Evaluate (i) rotor copper loss, (ii) the line current
and (iii) the full load efficiency.
Design the step by step test procedure to obtain the
equivalent circuit parameters of a three phase induction
motor and draw the equivalent circuit.
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UNIT V - SINGLE PHASE INDUCTION MOTORS AND SPECIAL MACHINES

SYLLABUS
Types of single phase induction motors Double field revolving theory- Capacitor start
capacitor run motors Shaded pole motor Repulsion type motor Universal motor
Hysteresis motor -Permanent magnet synchronous motor Switched reluctance motor
Brushless D.C motor.
PART - A
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Classify the types of single Phase induction motor.
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Why a single phase induction motor is not self starting?

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State principle that the double revolving field theory

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How is the construction of linear induction motor

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What type of single phase motor is used in ceiling fan?

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Draw the speed torque characteristics of a shaded pole

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How is single phase spilt in a induction motor?

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Mention the applications of shaded pole motor.

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Explain the principle behind repulsion motor.

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How can an universal motor be reversed?

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What is hysteresis motor?

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motor.
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Write the features of permanent magnet synchronous

motor.

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Describe the principle of operation of reluctance motors?

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Mention the application of switched reluctance motor.

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Give the advantages of brushless DC motor.

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Compare PMBL DC motor and switched reluctance

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motor.
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A 230 V, 50 Hz, single phase induction motor has the

following impedances for the main and auxiliary
windings: Zm = 2870 , and Za = 4245 ,
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Explain double-field revolving theory of a single
phase induction motor.(7)
ii) Describe any one type of single-phase induction
motor with necessary diagram.(6)
Write short notes on: (7+6)
(1) Hysterisis motor.
(2) Universal motors.
Describe in detail the working, principle of
(1) Capacitor start capacitor run motors (7)
(2) Repulsion type motor. (6)
A small 60 Hz hysteresis motor possesses 32 poles. In
making one complete turn with respect to the revolution
field, the hysteresis loss in the rotor amount to 0.8 J.
Calculate
(i) the hysteresis torque,
(ii) the maximum power output before the motor stall,
(iii) the rotor losses when the motor is stalled, and
(iv) the rotor losses when the motor runs at synchronous
speed. (13)
Describe the construction, working principle and
applications of shaded-pole single phase induction
motor with neat diagrams.(13)
Explain
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construction,
working
principle,
characteristics and applications of Universal motor with
relevant diagrams.(13)
With a neat diagram describe the working principle of
Brushless DC motor. (13)
Describe the construction and principle of working of
switched reluctance motor with neat diagrams and
mention its applications.(13)
With a neat diagram explain the construction and
working principle of Permanent magnet synchronous
motor. (13)
Discuss briefly about: (7+6)
(1) Permanent magnet synchronous motor
(2) Brushless DC motor.
Write short notes on the working principle of
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Reluctance Motors. (7)
ii) A 250 W, 230 V, 50 Hz single phase Capacitor
Start induction motor has the following constants
for the main and auxiliary windings. Main
Winding, Zm = (4.5+j3.7) , Auxiliary winding,
Za = (9.5+j3.5) . Estimate the value of the
capacitor that will place the main and auxiliary
winding currents in quadrature at starting. (6)

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field theory, explain why a single phase induction motor
is not self starting. (13)
A 400 W, 230 V, 50 Hz Capacitor start singlei)
phase induction motor has the following standstill
constants for the main and auxiliary windings:
Main winding, Zm = 8+j6.8
Auxiliary winding, Za = 17 + j6.0 . Find the
value of the starting capacitance that will place the
main and auxiliary winding currents in quadrature.
(6)
ii) Discuss the cross-field theory as applied to a
single phase induction motor.(7)
A universal series motor has a resistance of 30 and an
inductance of 0.5 H. when connected to a 250 V dc
supply and loaded to take 0.8 A it runs at 2000 rpm.
Determine the speed, torque and power factor, when
connected to a 250 V, 50 Hz ac supply and loaded to
take the same current. (13)
PART - C
i) A 220 , 6-pole, 50 Hz, single-winding single-phase
induction motor has the following equivalent circuit
parameters as referred to the stator.
R1m = 3.0,
X1m = 5.0
R2 = 1.5,
X2 = 2.0
Neglect the magnetizing current. When the motor
runs at 97% of the synchronous speed, Evaluate the
following:
(1) The ratio Emf/Emb.
(2) The ratio Tf/Tb.
(3) The gross total torque.
(7)
ii) Design the step by step the no-load and blocked rotor
test procedure to obtain the equivalent circuit
parameters of a single phase induction motor. (8)
With the derivation of the relevant equation, evaluate the
static torque production in SRM?
Analyze the control techniques used for hysteresis motor
in detail.
A three phase, four pole BLPM motor has 36 stator slots.
Each phase winding is made up of three coils per pole
with 20 turns per coil. The coil span is seven slots. If the
fundamental component of magnetic flux is 1.8 mwb.
Estimate the open circuit phase emf Eg at 3000 rpm.

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