Code No: EE1507 R14

I B. Tech I Semester Regular Examinations, January 2015

BASIC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
(Computer Science and Engineering)

Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 60

Note: All Questions from Part A are to be answered at one place.

Answer any Four Questions from Part B.

PART-A
6 x 2 = 12M
1. Define KVL and KCL?
2. Express the power factor in terms of resistance and impedance?
3. What is the function of commutator in a D.C machine?
4. What are the different losses present in a single phase transformer? How
they can be minimised?

5. Derive the expression for rotor frequency of an induction motor?

6. Give the applications of universal motor?
PART-B
4 x 12 = 48M
1. a) Using nodal method, find the current through r2 in the circuit shown in
figure. 8M

b) State the following 4M

i) Thevenins theorem
ii) Superposition theorem
2. a) The voltages across two series connected circuit elements are 1=100sint
volts and 2=50 sin (t-300) volts. If the circuit current is (4+j2) A, find the
complex power of the circuit 6M

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 b) A periodic waveform has been shown in figure. 6M
Determine the following
i) Average value
ii) RMS value
iii) Form factor.

3. a) Explain the principle of operation of a D.C generator with neat sketches.

6M
b) What are the various losses present in a D.C motor. Also give the
applications of D.C motors. 6M

4. a) The maximum flux density in the core of 250/3000V, 50Hz single phase
transformer is 1.2wb/m2. If the emf per turn is 8V, determine 4M
i) Primary and secondary turns
ii) Area of the core.
b) Explain the experimental procedure to conduct O.C and S.C tests on a
single phase transformer. 8M

5. a) Explain the principle of operation of 3-phase induction motor. 6M

b) A 6 pole induction motor is fed from 50Hz supply. If the frequency of rotor
emf at full load is 2Hz, find the full load speed and slip. 6M

6. a) Explain the construction and working principle of stepper motor. 8M

b) List out the applications of Brush less DC motor. 4M

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