Code No: R05310204 Set No.

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III B.Tech I Semester Supplimentary Examinations, February 2008
ELECTRICAL MACHINES-III
(Electrical & Electronic Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) Explain the following terms related to armature winding:

i. Double layer
ii. Single Layer
iii. Short pitch
iv. Distributed.
(b) Give the winding calculation for a 3-Φ armature winding with following details:
Pole = 8, Number of slots = 54, Double layer winding. [8+8]

2. (a) Explain the effects of harmonics present in generated emf of alternator.

(b) The flux distribution curve of a smooth core 50 Hz generator is B = sin θ +
0.2 sin 3θ + 0.2 sin 5θ + 0.2 sin 7θ wb/m2 where θ is the angle measured from
neutral axis. The pole pitch is 35 cm the core length is 32 cm and stator coil
span is four-fifth pole pitch. Find equation for EMF induced in one turn its
RMS value. [6+10]

3. (a) Explain the Roher’s AT method of finding voltage regulation.

(b) A 1 MVA, 6.6 kV, 3-Φ star connected synchronous generator has a synchronous
reactance of 25 Ω per phase. It supplies full load current at 0.8 lagging pf and a
rated terminal voltage. Compute the terminal voltage for the same excitation
when the generator supplies full load current at 0.8 leading pf. [8+8]

4. (a) Explain the ‘two bright one dark’ & ‘all dark’ method of synchronization of
alternators.
(b) The EMFs of two alternators are 30006 200 & 29006 00 V. Their synchronous
impedances are 2 + j20 Ω/ph & 2.5 + j30 Ω/ph. The load impedance is 10 +
j4 Ω/ph. Find the circulating current. [8+8]

5. A 3-Φ, 6600 V, star connected synchronous motor has effective per phase synchro-
nous reactance / phase of 15 Ω & negligible armature resistance. For a certain
load, the input is 900 kW at normal voltage and the induced line EMF is 8900 V.
Determine

(a) Line current

(b) Power factor. [16]

6. (a) Explain the construction of damper winding. Clearly show the location of
damper winding.

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(b) With neat diagram & explanation, show how damper winding prevents oscil-
lations. [8+8]

7. (a) Explain the ‘doubly revolving f ield theory’ related to single phase Induction
motor.
(b) Explain the construction & give the applications of single phase Induction
motor. [8+8]

8. (a) Explain the working principle of reluctance motor.

(b) Compare working of AC series motor & Universal motor. [8+8]

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Code No: R05310204 Set No. 2
III B.Tech I Semester Supplimentary Examinations, February 2008
ELECTRICAL MACHINES-III
(Electrical & Electronic Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) Explain the differences between stationary armature and rotating armature.
What are the advantages of rotating armature over stationary armature?
(b) A 4 pole alternator has an armature with 25 slots and 8 conductors per slot
and rotates at 1500 rpm and the flux per pole is 0.05 wb. Calculate the EMF
generated, if winding factor is 0.96 and all the conductors in a phase are in
series. [8+8]
2. (a) Explain the factors affecting synchronous reactance of alternator.
(b) The SC, OC & DC test data for a star connected 25 kVA, 240 V, 60 Hz,
alternator are (between two terminals):
VOC = 240 V, ISC = 60.2 A - - - - For same field current
VDC = 120.6 V, IDC = 50.4 A
Determine: Synchronous reactance. [8+8]
3. (a) How the MMF method is different from EMF method in finding voltage reg-
ulation of an alternator? Explain the drawbacks of each method.
(b) A 1 MVA, 11 kV, 3-Φ, star connected synchronous machine has following OCC
test data: [6+10]
If 50 110 140 180
EOL -kV 7 12.5 13.75 15
(where EOL is the line voltage at no load)
The short circuit test yielded full load current at a field current of 60 A. The
ZPF yielded a full load current at terminal voltage for a field current of 150
A. The armature resistance is negligible. Calculate the voltage regulation at
full load 0.866 pf lagging by Potier triangle method.
4. A 5 MVA, 10 kV, 1500 RPM, 3-Φ, 50 Hz alternator is running in parallel with
other machines. Its synchronous reactance is 20 %.Find synchronizing power &
synchronizing torque per degree mechanical displacement, for no load & full load,
0.8 pf lagging. [16]
5. (a) Compare (all 3-Φ) synchronous motor, Induction motor & transformer.
(b) A synchronous motor absorbing 50 kW is connected in parallel with a factory
load of 200 kW at 0.8 lagging pf. If the resultant power factor after connecting
SM is 0.9 lagging, how much leading kVAR are supplied by synchronous motor.
At what power factor is it working? [8+8]
6. (a) Explain the construction of damper winding. Clearly show the location of
damper winding.

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(b) With neat diagram & explanation, show how damper winding prevents oscil-
lations. [8+8]

7. The constants of a quarter HP, 230 V, 50 Hz, 4 pole single phase IM are as follows:
Stator resistance = 10.0 Ω ; Stator reactance = 12.8 Ω, Magnetising reactance =
258 Ω,
Rotor resistance referred to stator =11.65 Ω, Rotor reactance referred to stator
=12.8 Ω
The total load is such that the machine runs at 3% slip, when the voltage is at 210
V. The iron losses are 35.5 W at 210 V. If mechanical losses are 7 W; Calculate:

(a) Input current

(b) Power developed
(c) Shaft power
(d) Efficiency. [4×4=16]

8. With neat diagram explain the construction & working Universal motor. Explain
its operation with the help of vector diagram. [16]

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Code No: R05310204 Set No. 3
III B.Tech I Semester Supplimentary Examinations, February 2008
ELECTRICAL MACHINES-III
(Electrical & Electronic Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) What are the various terms related with windings? Explain each of them with
their importance.
(b) A star connected 3-Φ, 6 pole synchronous generator has a stator with 90 slots
& 8 conductors per slot. The rotor revolves at 1000 rpm. The flux per pole
is 40 mWb. Calculate the EMF generated, if all the conductors in each phase
are in series. Assume sinusoidal flux distribution & full pitched coil. [8+8]

2. (a) What is armature reaction? Explain armature reaction for different power
factors of load?
(b) Data from tests performed to determine the parameters of a 200 kVA, 480 V,
60 Hz, 3-Φ, stat connected alternator are Voc =480 V, Isc =209.9A for constant
If & for DC test VDC = 91.9 V, IDC =72.8 A (stator). Determine synchronous
impedance & the SCR of the alternator. [8+8]

3. (a) What is the synchronous impedance method? Why the method is called so?
What are the limitations of this theory?
(b) The following table gives the OCC & SCC of a 2 pole, 11kV, 50 Hz, 3-Φ star
connected alternator. The stator resistance between two terminals is 0.2 Ω.
Calculate the regulation at full load current of 125 A at 0.8 pf lagging (by
synchronous impedance method) [6+10]
If 16 20 25 32 45
EOL -kV 4.4 5.5 6.6 7.7 8.8
(where EoL is line voltage at no load)

4. (a) Explain the ‘two bright one dark’ & ‘all dark’ method of synchronization of
alternators.
(b) The EMFs of two alternators are 30006 200 & 29006 00 V. Their synchronous
impedances are 2 + j20 Ω/ph & 2.5 + j30 Ω/ph. The load impedance is 10 +
j4 Ω/ph. Find the circulating current. [8+8]

5. (a) Explain, why synchronous motor is not self starting?

(b) A 3-Φ, 600 V, star connected SM has effective per phase armature resistance
& synchronous reactance of 0.4 Ω & 3.6 Ω respectively. Calculate the induced
EMF per phase if the motor works on full load delivering 326 kW. The full
load efficiency is 87 % having power factor of 0.8 leading. Also calculate the
load angle. [6+10]

6. (a) Explain the construction of ‘excitationcircle’ for a synchronous motor.

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(b) Calculate the synchronous coefficient (in kW & Nm per mechanical degree) at
full load for a 1 MVA, 0.8 pf lagging, 6.6 kV, 8 pole, star connected generator
of negligible resistance & synchronous reactance of 0.8 pu. [8+8]

7. The following test results were obtained in case of a 220 V single phase induction
motor:
Free running test: 220V, 5.8 A, 310 W
Blocked rotor test: 120 V, 13.8 A, 530 W
Stator winding resistance = 1.4 Ω
Determine the approximate equivalent circuit of motor. [16]

8. (a) Neatly draw & explain the vector diagram of Universal motor. Give your
observations.
(b) How step angle for a given stepper motor is decided? Obtain the relation
between step angle & rotor teeth. [8+8]

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Code No: R05310204 Set No. 4
III B.Tech I Semester Supplimentary Examinations, February 2008
ELECTRICAL MACHINES-III
(Electrical & Electronic Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) Explain the construction and working principle of alternators with a neat
diagram..
(b) A 4 pole, 3-Φ, 50 Hz, star connected alternator has 60 slots with 4 conductors
per slot. Coils are short pitched by 3 slots. If the phase spread is 60o , find the
line voltage induced for a flux per pole of 0.0943 wb distributed sinusoidaly in
space. All the turns in phase are in series. [8+8]

2. (a) Explain the characteristics and nature of harmonics present in generated emf
of alternator?
(b) The flux density distribution in the air gap of an alternator is B = B1 sin θ +
B3 sin 3θ + B5 sin 5θ wb/m2 , where B3 = 0.3B1 & B5 = 0.2B1 . The total
flux per pole is 0.08 wb. The coil span is 80% of pole pitch. Find the RMS
value of EMF induced in single turn machine. [6+10]

3. A 3- Φ, 440 V, 50 Hz, delta connected alternator has direct axis & quadrature axis
reactance of 0.12 Ω and 0.09 Ω respectively. If the alternator supplies 900 A at 0.8
pf lagging, calculate the following: [8+8]

(a) the excitation EMF, neglecting saliency (Xd = Xq )

(b) the excitation EMF, taking into account the saliency.

Neglect armature resistance.

4. (a) Explain the ‘two bright one dark’ & ‘all dark’ method of synchronization of
alternators.
(b) The EMFs of two alternators are 30006 200 & 29006 00 V. Their synchronous
impedances are 2 + j20 Ω/ph & 2.5 + j30 Ω/ph. The load impedance is 10 +
j4 Ω/ph. Find the circulating current. [8+8]

5. (a) An industrial load of 4 MW is supplied at 11 kV, the power factor being

0.8 lagging. A synchronous motor is required to meet an additional load of
1103.25 kW and at the same time to raise the resultant power factor to 0.95
lagging. Determine the kVA capacity of the motor and the power factor at
which it must operate. The efficiency of motor is 80 %.
(b) Explain the various power stages of synchronous motor. What are the various
losses taking place in synchronous motor. [8+8]

6. (a) Explain the various starting methods of synchronous motor.

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(b) Explain the characteristics of synchronous induction motor. [8+8]

7. Explain the equivalent circuit of single phase Induction motor & give all necessary
equations.
[16]

8. (a) Explain the construction of variable reluctance stepper motor.

(b) Explain the torque-speed characteristics of AC series motor. [8+8]

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