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UNIT1

Derive the EMF equation of the synchronous generator with special attention on pitch factor
and distribution factor.
Describe the salient constructional features of ac generators driven by (i) diesel Engines. (2)
Steam engines
The armature coils of a 3-phase, 4-pole, 24-slot alternator are short pitched by one slot.
Determine (i) distribution factor and (ii) pitch factor.
Define armature reaction and explain the effect of armature reaction on different power factor
loads of synchronous generators
Draw and explain phasor diagram of alternator on load for lagging, leading and unity power
factor?
What will be the rms value of emf induced per phase in 3-phase, 6-pole, star-connected
alternator having a stator with 90 slots and 8 conductors per slot? The flux per pole is 4*10–2
Wb and it runs at a speed of 1000 rpm. Assume full-pitched coils and sinusoidal flux
distribution.
Explain how you will determine the d and q axis reactance of a synchronous machine in your
laboratory.

What are the conditions to be satisfied for parallel operation of alternator?


Explain the procedure that is followed to connect a synchronous machine to a infinite bus
bars.
Explain briefly the features and principle of operation of three phase synchronous motor
Problems of EMF,MMF and ZPF methods
UNIT 2
Explain the working of synchronous motor with different excitations.
Derive the expression for power delivered by a synchronous motor in terms of load angle.
Describe the phenomenon of ‘hunting’ in a synchronous machine. State its causes. How it can
be minimized?
Explain the starting methods of synchronous motor.
Explain the applications of synchronous motor and also explain the synchronous condenser.

UNIT 3
A 3-phase, 10 HP squirrel cage induction motor is wound for 6 poles. When the motor is
connected to 230 V, 50 Hz supply, at full-load, it operates at 4% slip. Determine (i) full loud
speed. (ii) full load torque in Newton-metre. (iii) frequency of rotor current under this
condition and (iv) speed of rotation of the stator mmf.

A 10 H.P., 4 pole, 25 Hz, 3-phase, wound rotor induction motor is taking 9100 watt from the
line. Core loss is 290 watt, stator copper loss is 568 watt, rotor copper loss in 445 watt,
friction and windage losses are 100 watt. Determine; (a) power transferred across air gap; (b)
mechanical power in watt developed by rotor; (c) mechanical power output in watt; (d)
efficiency; (e) slip.

The resistance and stand-still reactance per phase of a 3-phase induction motor is 0.1 ohm
and 0.4 ohm respectively. If 100 V per phase is induced in the rotor circuit at start then
calculate rotor current and rotor p.f. (i) when rotor is stationary and (ii) when running with a
slip of 5%.

A 50 H.P., 3-f, 6-pole induction motor delivers full load output at 960 rpm at 0·8 p.f. when
supplied with 400V, 50Hz supply. Losses due to windage and friction come out to be 2H.P.
and stator losses are 2 kW. Find out. (a) Total rotor Cu loss; (b) efficiency and (c) line current.
Explain how an induction motor operates as a generator.

Draw and describe the construction of Double cage induction motors.

Write short notes on a) Crawling b) Cogging.


Draw the T-S characteristics and discuss about the different region of characteristics in terms
of slip.
Explain the working of synchronous induction motor.
Explain the speed torque characteristics of double cage induction motor with a neat diagram.
Develop the equivalent circuit of 3 phase induction motor.

UNIT4
Explain DOL and Star-delta starters used for starting 3 phase induction motor.
With a neat diagram, explain the working of Auto transformer and star delta starter for a 3
phase induction motor.
Explain dc dynamic braking of a 3-phase induction motor.
Explain various braking methods employed in a three-phase induction motor.
Explain V/F control technique in 3 phase induction motor.
Describe the method of speed control of a 3-phase squirrel cage induction motor by changing
the number of stator poles.
Explain the speed control of 3 phase induction motor using voltage control and frequency
control.
Explain plugging in 3 phase induction motor.
With neat diagram, explain the slip power recovery schemes as applied to wound rotor
induction motor.
Explain various braking methods employed in a three-phase induction motor.
UNIT5
Explain the starting methods of single phase induction motor.
Draw and explain the equivalent circuit of single phase induction motor.
Describe the constructional features and operating characteristics of single-phase shaded pole
motor.
Explain with suitable diagram the working principle of split phase and capacitor start
induction motor. How can you reverse the direction of such motors and mention some of its
applications?
Explain the principle and operation of AC series motor with neat sketch.

Explain the operating principle of hysteresis motor with neat diagram.


Explain the principle of operation of linear induction motor. List the applications.
Explain the construction, working, characteristics and applications of AC series motor.
Explain the no-load and blocked rotor tests on a single phase induction motor.
Discuss the working principle of stepper motor.
Explain with neat sketch the following. (i) Hysteresis Motor (ii) Armature controlled DC
servomotor
Discuss the working principle of stepper motor.
Illustrate repulsion motor with a diagram.

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