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BTECH
(SEM I) THEORY EXAMINATION 2023-24
FUNDAMENTALS OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
TIME: 3HRS M.MARKS: 70

Note: 1. Attempt all Sections. If require any missing data; then choose suitably.

SECTION A
1. Attempt all questions in brief. 2 x 7 = 14
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a. Differentiate between ideal voltage source and practical voltage 2 1
source.
b. Describe briefly the following elements with examples: 2 1
(i) Unilateral and Bilateral elements.
(ii) Active and Passive elements.
c. Derive that the average power consumed by a pure inductor is zero. 2 2
d. In a series RLC circuit, R =2Ω, L = 2mH, C = 10µF. Find the resonant 2 2
frequency and Q-factor.
e. Find the inductance of a coil in which a current of 0.2A increasing at a 2 3
rate of 0.4 A/sec represents a power flow of 0.4 watt.
f. What is the function of slip rings in 3-ϕ induction motor? 2 4
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g. What are the common problems that occur during electrical 2 5

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installations?

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SECTION B
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2. Attempt any three of the following: 7 x 3 = 21

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a. Calculate the current across 20Ω resistor using nodal analysis in the 7 1
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following circuit:
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b. Calculate the form factor and peak factor for a half-wave rectified 7 2
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voltage signal.
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c. A 100 kVA, 1-ϕ transformer has iron loss of 600 W and a copper loss 7 3
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of 1.5 kW at full-load current. Calculate the efficiency at (i) full load

and 0.8 pf (lagging), and (ii) half load and unity pf?
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d. Describe the working principle and torque-slip characteristics of 3-ϕ 7 4

induction motor.
e. Discuss briefly the types of batteries and explain any one type of 7 5
secondary battery with the necessary diagram.

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BTECH
(SEM I) THEORY EXAMINATION 2023-24
FUNDAMENTALS OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
TIME: 3HRS M.MARKS: 70

SECTION C
3. Attempt any one part of the following: 7x1=7
Q no. Question Marks CO
a. Calculate the current across 6Ω resistor in the following circuit using: 7 1
(i) Mesh Analysis
(ii) Nodal Analysis

b. Explain the procedure of mesh analysis with the help of an example. 7 1

4. Attempt any one part of the following: 7x1=7
a. Derive an expression of bandwidth, upper and lower half power 7 2
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frequency of a series resonating circuit.

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b. Derive the relation between line and phase voltages in a 3-ϕ, star- 7 2

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connected circuit. A balanced star-connected load of (3+j4) Ω/phase is
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connected to a 3-ϕ, 400 V supply. Calculate the line current, power
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factor, active and reactive power drawn from the supply.

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5. Attempt any one part of the following: 7x1=7
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a. A 20 kVA, 2000V/200V, 1-ϕ, 50 Hz transformer has a primary 7 3

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resistance of 1.5 Ω and reactance of 2 Ω. The secondary resistance and
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reactance are 0.015 Ω and 0.02 Ω respectively. The no-load current of

transformer is 1A at 0.2 power factor. Determine:
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(i) Equivalent resistance and reactance referred to primary.

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(ii) Total copper loss.

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b. Draw the phasor diagram of ideal and practical transformer at no-load 7 3

conditions.
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6. Attempt any one part of the following: 7x1=7

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a. Derive the expression of torque for DC motor. A 6 pole lap wound DC 7 4

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shunt motor has 500 conductors in the armature. The resistance of the
armature path is 0.05 Ω. The resistance of the shunt field is 25 Ω. Find
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the speed of the motor when it takes 120 A from DC mains of 100 V.
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Flux per pole is 0.02 Wb.

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b. Why 1-ϕ induction motor is not self-starting? What are the methods of 7 4
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starting? Explain any one of them.

7. Attempt any one part of the following: 7x1=7
a. Explain the following with neat and labelled diagram: 7 5
(i) Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker
(ii) Miniature Circuit Breaker
b. What is the difference between earthing and grounding? Also discuss 7 5
the different methods of earthing?

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