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Enrolment No.______________

GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

DIPLOMA ENGG.- VIth SEMESTEREXAMINATION MAY/JUNE- 2012

Subject code: 360905/2360905

Subject Name: Electric Traction & Control
Time: 10:30 am 01:00 pm

Date: 30/05/2012
Total Marks: 70

Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4. English version is considered to be Authentic
Q.1

(a)
(b)

State advantages & disadvantages of electric traction system over

non electric system. Classify systems of track electrification.
1. Draw and label speed time curve for main line service.
2. A train runs with an average speed of 50 kmph. Distance between
stations is 3 km. Values of acceleration and retardation are 1.5
kmphps and 2.5 kmphps respectively. Find the maximum speed
of train assuming trapezoidal speed time curve.

07

Explain A.C Series motor for traction purpose with help of

schematic diagram, vector diagram and speed torque curve.
State different methods of collecting current from overhead system
and explain any two of them.
OR
Explain with diagram 25 KV catenary protection system. Why
MHO relay is preferred instead of plain impedance relay?

07

Draw block diagram of A.C to D.C composite locomotive and

explain in brief function of its major equipments.
List the various auxiliaries used in the locomotive and write their
functions in brief.
OR
Draw the construction and Explain working and special features of
Rosenberg generator.
Define specific energy consumption. Derive an expression of
specific energy consumption on the level track using simplified
speed time curve.

07

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Q.5

(a)

07

List the factors to be considered for location and spacing of traction

substation and explain them in brief.
Explain working of multiple unit control with a suitable diagram.
State its applications.
OR
Explain working principle of metadyne with a sketch. Draw
metadyne control system for two traction motors.
State and Explain mechanical and electrical characteristics required
for traction motor.

07

07
07

Write the advantages of regenerative braking. Explain with diagram

Regenerative braking for D.C series motor.

07

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Q.5

(a)

(b)

Explain principle of magnetic levitation with a sketch. What are the

features of magnetically levitated trains?
OR
Define any four
Average speed, acceleration, scheduled speed, adhesive weight,
tractive effort, train resistance.
Explain double battery system for coach wiring. State its advantages
over single battery system.

07

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