MAHATMA EDUCATION SOCIETYS

PILLAI HOC COLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY,

RASAYANI

Question Bank
Utilization of Electrical
Semester VI

Department of Electrical Engineering

 Question Bank for Utilization of Electrical Energy (UEE- Sem VI)

SYLLABUS AND SCHEME OF EXAMINATION

Course
Course/Subject Name Credits
Code
EEC603 Utilization of Electrical Energy 5
Objectives
To impart the basic knowledge of some major applications which utilizes
electrical energy.
Outcomes:
Recognize the need for technical change & ability to learn in the broadest knowledge of
Technical Advancement in Traction, Illumination and other

Module Detailed Contents Hrs.

01 Systems of Traction: Diesel Traction, Electric Traction, Various systems of

Track Electrification like DC, single phase, Three phase & Composite
system. Train Movement & Energy Consumption-Typical Speed /Time
Curves, Mechanics of Train Movement, Power & Energy output from the 12
driving axles, Specific Energy consumption, Factors affecting Specific
Energy consumption, Dead weight, Accelerating weight and Adhesive
weight.
02 Electric Traction Motors & Control: Suitability of DC/AC motors for
traction purpose, Starting & speed control by using rheostat method, series
parallel method, Thyristor control method. Power supply for electric
traction - Current collection systems and related overhead equipment, 6
substations - location & Distribution System, substation equipment,
Traction SCADA & Signaling.

03 Illumination Engineering: Basic terms in lighting systems, Laws of

illumination, Polar curves, Photometry, Measurement of illumination,
sources of light, study of different types of lamps ,types of luminaires ,
10
various factors related to luminaire selection, their control, and their
features .Types of lighting systems, Recommended Illuminance levels for
various tasks/activities/ locations.
04 Electric Vehicle (EV) and Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV): Architectures of
hybrid EV/HEV power system, Energy Sources for EV /HEV applications,
Type of motors used in EV/HEV and their comparison 3

05 Other applications of Electrical Energy: Terminology, Refrigeration cycle,

Vapor compression type, vapor absorption type, Electrical circuit of a 3
Refrigerator, Room Air conditioner window type & split type
COMPILED BY: Department of Electrical Engineering, PHCET, Rasayani Page 2
 Question Bank for Utilization of Electrical Energy (UEE- Sem VI)

06 Electric heating & Welding: Basic working principle of Arc furnace, 2

Induction furnace, Power supply requirement for furnaces, Electric welding
equipment & power supply requirements.
Internal Assessment consists of two tests out of which; one should be
compulsory class test (on minimum 02 Modules) and the other is either a
class test or assignment on live problems or course project.
End Semester Examination: Some guidelines for setting the question papers
are six questions to be set each of 20 marks. Out of these any four questions
to be attempted by students. Minimum 80% syllabus should be covered in
question papers of end semester examination.
Term work: Term work shall consist minimum of eight practicals /
tutorials.

COMPILED BY: Department of Electrical Engineering, PHCET, Rasayani Page 3

 Question Bank for Utilization of Electrical Energy (UEE- Sem VI)

MODULE 1
SYSTEMS OF TRACTION

Contents Hrs

Systems of Traction: Diesel Traction, Electric Traction, Various systems of Track

Electrification like DC, single phase, Three phase & Composite system. Train
Movement & Energy Consumption-Typical Speed /Time Curves, Mechanics of 12
Train Movement, Power & Energy output from the driving axles, Specific Energy
consumption, Factors affecting Specific Energy consumption, Dead weight,
Accelerating weight and Adhesive weight

Unit Contents Marks

1 Systems of Design 25M

Questions
Marks
1. Explain the importance of 25KV AC traction How regenerative braking is done 10M
in induction motors.
2. Compare the features of different type of traction.
10M
3. What are the factors which affecting the schedule speed?
10M
4. What are the requirement of ideal traction.
10M
5. Analysis the quadrilateral speed time curve and derive an expression for the
10M
speeds V1,V2in term of total time , and c.
6. The distance between 2 stations is 1.6km and the average speed of the train is
40kmph .The acceleration ,coasting and braking are 2,0.16,3.2 kmphps respectively.
Determine the duration and distance covered during acceleration ,coasting and 10M
braking
7. A good train weighting 300 tonnes is to be hauled by a locomotive up a gradient
of 2% with acceleration of 1kmphps .Assume a co-efficient of adhesion of 20%, track
resistance of45newtons/tonne and effective rotating masses of 10% of dead weight of
locomotive and the number of axles. Also explain the importance and factors of

COMPILED BY: Department of Electrical Engineering, PHCET, Rasayani Page 4

 Question Bank for Utilization of Electrical Energy (UEE- Sem VI)

co-efficient of adhesion intraction. 10M

8. A 250 ton motor coach having four motors each developing 8000Nm torque
during acceleration ,starts from rest ,if the gradient is 40 in 1000,gear ratio is 4,gear
10M
transmission efficiency is 87% wheel radius is 40cm train resistance is 50N/ton , the
addition rotational inertia effect is 12% . calculate the time taken to attain the speed of
50kmph .If the line voltage is 3000v DC, and the efficiency of motors is 85% ,Find the
current during notching period.
9. The distance between two stops is 1.2km ,A schedule speed of 40kmph is
required to cover that distance. The stop is 18sec duration .The values of acceleration
and retardationare 2kmphps and 3kmphps respectively. Determine the maximum 10M
speed over the run. Assume a simplified trapezoidal Speed time curve.

COMPILED BY: Department of Electrical Engineering, PHCET, Rasayani Page 5

 Question Bank for Utilization of Electrical Energy (UEE- Sem VI)

MODULE 2
ELECTRIC TRACTION MOTORS & CONTROL

Contents Hrs

Suitability of DC/AC motors for traction purpose, Starting & speed control by
using rheostat method, series parallel method, Thyristor control method. Power
supply for electric traction - Current collection systems and related overhead 06
equipment, substations - location & Distribution System, substation equipment,
Traction SCADA & Signaling.

Unit Contents Marks

2 Electric Traction Motors & Control 20M

Questions Marks

1. Derive an Expression for the tractive effort produced by motor. 10M

2. Explain and prove how energy is saved by using series parallel method of speed 10M
control as compared to rheostat control.

3. Draw and explain the speed control methods of DC motors 10M

4. Write short note on overhead equipment used for electric traction. 10M

COMPILED BY: Department of Electrical Engineering, PHCET, Rasayani Page 6

 Question Bank for Utilization of Electrical Energy (UEE- Sem VI)

MODULE 3
ILLUMINATION ENGINEERING

Contents Hrs

Basic terms in lighting systems, Laws of illumination, Polar curves, Photometry,

Measurement of illumination, sources of light, study of different types of
lamps ,types of luminaires , various factors related to luminaire selection, their
control, and their features .Types of lighting systems, Recommended Illuminance
levels for various tasks/activities/ locations.
10

Unit Contents Marks

3 Illumination Engineering 20

1. Write the block diagram and explain the working principle of CFL and LED lamps. 10M

2. With neat diagram explain reflection refaction ,Diffusion and Absorption type light control
with examples for type. 10M

3. Explain how light measurement are done by using different device. 10M

4. What is Polar curve? Why it is required in illumination? Explain the working principle of 10M
integrating sphere photometer.

5. With a neat diagram , explain the working principle of incandescent lamps write its 10M
advantages and disadvantages.

6. State and explain the laws of illumination. 10M

7. A machine shop 30mt X 15mt is ti have an illumination of 150 lux on the working plane 10M
.The lamps are mounted 5mt above the working plane. Give the layout of a suitable
installation using 80watt fluorescent lamps, Assume suitable data and justify your
assumption .Describe the different light controlling methods.

COMPILED BY: Department of Electrical Engineering, PHCET, Rasayani Page 7

 Question Bank for Utilization of Electrical Energy (UEE- Sem VI)

MODULE 4
ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) AND HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLES (HEV)

Contents Hrs

Introduction to digital control system, Modeling the digital computer, Pulse

transfer function, Block diagram reduction, concept of stability in digital
control system, Digital system stability via the s-plane (using Routh-Hurwitz) 03
Steady state error, Transient response on Z plane (no numerical), cascade
compensation via s-plane, implementation of digital compensator.

Unit Contents Marks

4. Electric Vehicle (EV) and Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV) 10M

Questions Marks

1. Explain the series parallel configuration of EHV. 10M

2. Draw the power flow configuration of series and parallel type Electric hybrid 10M
vehicles.

COMPILED BY: Department of Electrical Engineering, PHCET, Rasayani Page 8

 Question Bank for Utilization of Electrical Energy (UEE- Sem VI)

MODULE 5
OTHER APPLICATIONS OF ELECTRICAL ENERGY

Contents Hrs

Introduction to PLC, Input output field devices, block diagram of PLC, input
output module, power supply, programming unit, processing unit, rack 03
assembly, memory unit, relay ladder logic circuit , addressing modes in PLC,
relationship of data file to I/O module.

Unit Contents Marks

5. Other applications of Electrical Energy 25M

Marks
Questions

1. Compare the features of vapour compression and vapour absorption type of 10M
refrigeration with their application.
10M
2. Draw and explain the electric circuit of a domestic refrigerator .Why a
Compressor is required in refrigeration? 10M

3. Draw and explain the vapour compression and vapour absorption type
refrigeration cycles.Compare their features it terms of energy efficiency and
application

COMPILED BY: Department of Electrical Engineering, PHCET, Rasayani Page 9

 Question Bank for Utilization of Electrical Energy (UEE- Sem VI)

Module 6

ELECTRIC HEATING & WELDING

Contents Hrs

Basic working principle of Arc furnace, Induction furnace, Power supply

requirement for furnaces, Electric welding equipment & power supply 2
requirements.

Unit Contents Marks

Electric heating & Welding 10M
6.
Questions Marks

1. What are the techniques of producing heat using electricity? explain 10M

COMPILED BY: Department of Electrical Engineering, PHCET, Rasayani Page 10