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DECEMBER 2018
1812 – MET A
EXAMINATION OF MARINE ENGINEER OFFICER

Function: Electrical, Electronic & Control Engineering at Management Level
MARINE ELECTRO - TECHNOLOGY
TIME ALLOWED - 3 HOURS
Total Marks - 100
Instructions: -
1. Answer SIX questions, Not more than three from each section (section 1 & 2)
2. All Questions carry equal marks
3. Neatness in handwriting and clarity in expression carries weightage
4. Illustration of an Answer with clear sketches /diagram carries weightage
5. All unused pages of the answer script must be cancelled out by two lines (X) across the page
6. Write the full question before attempting to write the answer to same.
SECTION – I
Q1. With reference to alkaline batteries used on board ship.
A. Describe the operation of a battery cell and state the material used;
B. Describe how the cells are mounted to form a battery;
C. State the advantages and disadvantages compared with lead-acid batteries.
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Q2. Sketch a circuit diagram for an automatic voltage regulator illustrating how the A.V.R. utilizes a
Silicon-controlled rectifier to control the excitation system for an alternator. Describe how the A.V.R.
monitors output and controls the excitation system.
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Q3. With reference to squirrel cage, induction, electric motors:

A. Describe the construction of such a motor.
B. Sketch the torque against speed curve of such a motor;
C. Describe a method employed by a retrofitted device used to improve the part load performance of an
induction motor.
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Q4. With reference to a 3 speed a.c. cage motor driven cargo winch:
A. Sketch a circuit diagram for a pole change motor;
B. Describe how speed change and braking are achieved.
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Q5. With reference to electronic control systems A. Draw a simple block diagram for temperature control
B. Describe each component shown in the diagram in (a).
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SECTION – II
Q6. A. Explain the significance of the root mean square value of an alternating current or voltage wave
form; Define the form factor of such a wave form.
B. A total load of 8000 kW at 0.8 power factor is supplied by two alternators in parallel. One alternator
supplies 6000 kW at 0.9 power factor. Find the KVA rating of the other alternator and the power factor.
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Q7. A. Electric motors contain a stationary member as well as a rotating member. For each of the
following machines, identify in which part of the motor three field winding and the armature winding
are located: three phase induction motor, three phase synchronous motor, d.c. motor.
B. A 220 V, d.c. shunt motor has an armature resistance of 0.5 ohm and an armature current of 40 A on
full load. Determine the reduction in flux necessary for a 50 per cent reduction in speed. The torque for
both conditions can be assumed to remain constant.
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Q8. A. Show how the power that is transferred across the air gap of the three-phase induction motor is
represented. Explain the terms. What portion of this is useful power?
B. A 440 load of 400 KW at 0.8 (lagging) power factor is jointly supplied by two alternator A and B. The
KW load on A is 150 KW and the KVAr load on B is 150 KVAr (lagging). Determine the KW load on B, the
KVAr load on A, the power factor of operation on each machine and the current loading of each machine.
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Q9. A. Explain the preference for a 60 Hz system. Describe the dangers of running a 50 Hz system from
a 60 Hz supply.
B. A ring-main, 900m long, is supplied at a point A at a p.d. of 220V. At a point B, 240m from A, a load of
45A is drawn from the main, and at a point C, 580m from A, measured in the some direction, a load of
78A is taken from the main. If the resistance of the main (lead and return) is 0.25 ohm per kilometre,
calculate the current which will flow in each direction round the main from the supply point A and the
potential difference across the main, at the load where it is lowest.
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Q10. With reference to Synchronous Motors;

A. Draw and explain the principle of operation Synchronous Motors.
B. Find the synchronous impedance reactance of an alternator in which a given field current produces
an armature current of 200 A on short circuit and a generated e.m.f. of 50V on open circuit. The
armature resistance is 0.1 ohm. To what induced voltage must the alternator be excited if it is to
deliver a load of 100A at a p.f of 0.8 lagging, with a terminal voltage of 200 V.
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NOVEMBER 2018
1811 MET A

M.E.O. CLASS - II
(TIME ALLOWED - 3 HOURS)
(India 2018) Total Marks - 100
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SECTION – I
Q1. A. Give a brief outline of the care maintenance that should be given to the stator and rotor of an A.C.
generator;
B. Explain what is likely to occur if the driving power of one A.C. generator suddenly fails when two
generators are running in parallel. What safety devices are usually provided for such events?
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Q2. With reference to preferential tripping in a marine electrical distribution system

A. With the aid of a sketch, describe a typical arrangement to provide three stages of tripping an
instantaneous protection against short circuit.
B. State why this protection is required;
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Q3. With reference to power transformers onboard:

A. Explain how the efficiency and regulation of a transformer can be assessed by open circuit and short
circuit tests?
B. What is meant by equivalent resistance?
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Q4. Explain why it is necessary to have reverse power protection for alternators intended for Operation.
A. Sketch a reverse power trip;
B. Explain briefly the principle on which the operation of this power trip is based and How tripping is
activated.
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Q5. With reference to the condition monitoring of electrical machinery:

A. State TWO important parameters that may be recorded;
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a 60 Hz supply.
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Q10. A. List the factors that determine the starting torque of the three-phase induction motor. How does
this torque generally compare with the value of the rated torque?
B. The low-voltage release of an a.c. motor-starter consists of a solenoid into which an iron plunger is
drawn against a spring. The resistance of the solenoid is 35 ohm. When connected to a 220 V, 50 Hz, a.c.
2supply the current taken is at first 2A, and when the plunger is drawn into the “full-in” position the
current falls to 0.7 A. Calculate the inductance of the solenoid for both positions of the plunger, and the
maximum value of flux-linkages in weber-turns for the “full-in” position of the plunger.
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OCTOBER 2018
1810 MET B

M.E.O. CLASS - II
(TIME ALLOWED - 3 HOURS)
(India 2018) Total Marks - 100
Instructions: -
SECTION – I
generator;
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Q2. Sketch and describe a main engine shaft driven generator arrangement with an electronic system
for frequency correction;
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Q3. A. Explain how the efficiency and regulation of a transformer can be assessed by open circuit and
short circuit tests?; B. What is meant by equivalent resistance?
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Q4. A. Sketch a circuit diagram for an automatic voltage regulator illustrating how the A.V.R. utilizes a
Silicon-controlled rectifier to control the excitation system for an alternator.
B. Describe how the A.V.R. monitors output and controls the excitation system.
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Q5. The direct on line start of squirrel cage motor is used for most electrical drives on a.c. powered ships.
Describe with sketches as necessary one method of overcoming each of the following Problems:
A. High starting current; B. Low starting torque.
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SECTION – II
Q6. A. Describe the no-load saturation characteristic of a d.c. generator.
B. A d.c. motor takes an armature current of 110 A at 480 V. The resistance of the armature circuit is
0.2𝛀. The machine has six poles and the armature is lap-connected with 864 conductors. The flux per
pole is 0.05 Wb. Calculate - (i) The speed; (ii) The gross torque developed by the armature.
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Q7. A 72 KVA transformer supplies (a) a heating and lighting load of 12 KW at unity power factor and a
motor load of 70 kVA at 0.766 (lagging) power factor; Calculate the minimum rating of the power-factor
improvement capacitors which must be connected in the circuit the ensure that the transformer does
not become overloaded.
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Q8. A. What are the factors which determine the synchronous speed of a motor?
B. Three conductors fitted side by side in the stator of a salient-pole alternator. Each generates maximum
voltage of 200V (sinusoidal). The angle subtended at the centre of the stator between adjacent
conductors is 20 electrical degrees. If the three conductors are connected in series, find
(i) the r.m.s. value of the effective voltage and
(ii) the ‘breadth factor’ Using the theory that is the basis of this problem, give one reason why three-
phase current has been introduced.
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Q9. A. What is back emf Derive the relation for the back emf and the supplied voltage in terms of
armature resistance.
B. A three phase induction motor is wound for four poles and is supplied from a 5.0 Hz system. Calculate.
i. The synchronous speed; ii. The speed of the rotor when the slip is 4 per cent; iii. The motor frequency
when the speed of the rotor is 600 r.p.m
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Q10. A. Compare the effectiveness of a current limiting circuit breaker with that of a HRC fuse.
B. A coil having a resistance of 10 Ohm, and an inductance of 0.15 H is connected in series with a
capacitor across a 100V, 50Hz supply. If the current and the voltage are in phase what will be the value
of the current in the circuit and the voltage drop across the coil.
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Total Marks - 100
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SECTION – I
Q1. Differentiate with the aid of simple sketches between the following types of electronic circuits;
1. Rectifier circuit; 2. Amplifier circuit; 3. Oscillator circuit.
Q2. With reference to Marine Electrical Circuits:

Explain three methods of overcurrent protection for electrical circuit.
Explain with aid of diagram, the meaning of the term inverse current time characteristic.
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Q3. What is a soft starting of an Induction motor? Describe with a circuit using a thyristors used for soft
starting. Discuss its advantages and dis-advantages.
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Q4. With respect to the High Voltage power systems installation, explain the different types of circuit
breaker that are used, comparing them on merits and de-merits. Describe the theory of arc mitigate the
arc.
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Q5. With reference to the condition monitoring of electrical machinery: State TWO important
parameters that may be recorded; Explain how the parameters are measured and what defects may be
revealed.
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short circuit tests?
B. A 25 kVa signal phase transformer 2200:200V has a primary and secondary resistance of 1Ω and 0.01
Ω respectively. Find the equivalent secondary resistance and full load efficiency at 0.8pf lagging, if the
iron losses of the transformer are 80% of the full load copper losses.
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Q8. A. Explain distribution factor and pitch factor for alternator windings.
B. A 3phase, 4pole 24 slot alternator has its armature coils short pitched by one slot. Find the distribution
factor and pitch factor.
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Q9. A. Briefly describe the maintenance routines carried out for emergency batteries onboard.
B. A power of 36 W is to be dissipated in a register connected across the terminals of a battery, having
enf of 20V and an internal resistance of 1Ω. Find (i) What value of resistance will satisfy this condition.
(ii) The terminal voltage of the battery for each of the resistances and (iii) The total power expenditure
in each case.
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B. A 4-pole machine running at 1500 r.p.m. has an armature with 80 slots and 6 conductors per pole.
The flux per pole is 6 x 106 lines. Determine the terminal e.m.f. of d.c. generator if the coils are lap
connected. If the current per conductor is 100 A, determine the electrical power
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AUGUST 2018
Total Marks - 100
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Q1. Compare methods of obtaining speed regulation of three-phase induction motor generally used in
tankers by means of:
i. Rotor resistance; ii. Cascade system; iii. Pole-changing.
Give examples where each system may be employed with advantage.
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generator;
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Q3. With reference to a 3 speed a.c. cage motor driven cargo winch:
A. Sketch a circuit diagram for a pole change motor;
B. Describe how speed change and braking are achieved.
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Q5. With reference to the condition monitoring of electrical machinery: State TWO important
parameters that may be recorded; Explain how the parameters are measured and what defects may be
revealed.
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a 60 Hz supply.
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Q10. A. (i) What is direct-connected alternator?

(ii) How is a direct-connected exciter arranged in an alternator?
B. Find the synchronous impedance reactance of an alternator in which a given field current produces
an armature current of 200 A on short circuit and a generated e.m.f. of 50V on open circuit. The
armature resistance is 0.1 ohm. To what induced voltage must the alternator be excited if it is to
deliver a load of 100A at a p.f of 0.8 lagging, with a terminal voltage of 200V.
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JULY 2018
Total Marks - 100
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Q1. Sketch a circuit diagram of a push button direct on line contactor starter for a three phase Incorporating
overload and short circuit protection. Indicate, on a sketch of the typical characteristic curves of current and
torque against Speed, disadvantages of a direct on line start squirrel cage induction motor.
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Q2. Differentiate with the aid of simple sketches between the following types of electronic circuits; 1. Rectifier
circuit; 2. Amplifier circuit; 3. Oscillator circuit.
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Q3. A. Under what conditions, can you produce sustained oscillations? B. Classify oscillations with respect to
frequency range, principal involved, etc. C. It is possible to produce oscillations with RC networks in phase shift
oscillator? Discuss in detail.
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Q4. A. In a.c. generators, voltage dip occurs in two stages. I. Sketch a voltage-time graph showing the pattern of
voltage dip. II. Referring to this graph, state with reasons the effect on the electrical system of a small power
installation when a large load is suddenly switched on. B. Explain EACH of the following categories of voltage
control: (i) Error operated; (ii) Functional.
Q5. A. Which of the following devices will prevent a DC generator from becoming motorized? i. Over current relay;
ii. Motorization trip; iii. Reverse power relay; iv. Reverse current relay. B. Give a detailed explanations as to why
other options were not considered.
SECTION – II
Q6. A. Explain the significance of the root mean square value of an alternating current or voltage wave form; Define
the form factor of such a wave form. B. A total load of 8000 KW at 0.8 power factor is supplied by two alternators
in parallel. One alternator supplies 6000KW at 0.9 power factor. Find the KVA rating of the other alternator and
the power factor.
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Q7. A . Describe the normal criteria used for setting thermal protection relays and its advantage compared to
magnetic types. B. The low-voltage release of an a.c. motor-starter consists of a solenoid into which an iron
plunger is drawn against a spring. The resistance of the solenoid is 35 ohm. When connected to a 220 V, 50 Hz,
a.c. 2supply the current taken is at first 2A, and when the plunger is drawn into the “full-in” position the current
falls to 0.7 A. Calculate the inductance of the solenoid for both positions of the plunger, and the maximum value
of flux-linkages in weber-turns for the “full-in” position of the plunger.
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Q8. A. Electric motors contain a stationary member as well as a rotating member. For each of the following
machines, identify in which part of the motor three field winding and the armature winding are located: three
phase induction motor, three phase synchronous motor, d.c. motor. B. An 18.65 KW,4-pole,50HZ, 3 phase
induction motor has friction and windage losses of 2.5 percent of the output. The full load slip is 4% compute for
full load (a) the rotor Cu loss (b) the rotor input (c) the shaft torque (d) the gross electromagnetic torque.
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Q9. (a) Describe an accurate method of comparing the capacities of two condensers. (b) A diode valve, having
the following characteristic is connected in series with a resistor of 10,000 ohm to a 240 V d.c. supply. If a
resistor of 40,000 ohms is connected between the anode and cathode, determine the current through the diode.
IA (milliamperes) 0 5.5 13 22 32 42 52 59 63
VA(Volts) 0 25 50 75 100 125 150 175 200
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Q10. A. By means of a schematic circuit diagram illustrate the peak rectifier. If the supply voltage is v(t) = Vra Sin
wt, what is the voltage across the load resistor? B. A battery-charging circuit is shown below in Fig. The forward
resistance of the diode can be considered negligible and the reverse resistance infinite. The internal resistance of
the battery is negligible. Calculate the necessary value of the variable resistance R so that the battery charging
current is 1.0 A.
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JUNE 2018
Total Marks - 100
Instructions: -
1. Answer SIX questions only

Q1. With reference to an emergency source of electrical power in cargo ships: - Describe a typical power
source. B. Give a typical list of essential services, which must be supplied simultaneously – i. Explain how
the emergency installation can be periodically tested.
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Q2. The direct on line start of squirrel cage motor is used for most electrical drives on a.c. powered.
Ships Describe with sketches as necessary one method of overcoming each of the following Problems:
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Q3. A. (i) Discuss the various hazards and problems which are associated with electric cable Insulation
in the event of fire. (ii) Suggest remedies for these problems. B. State how the spread of fire may be
reduced by the method used for installing electric cables.
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Q4. Differentiate between squirrel cage and wound rotor motor of the three phases: a.c. induction. In
respect of the following A. Rotor construction, B. Torque characteristic, C. Speed variation.
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Q5. Sketch and describe an arrangement for automatic connection of emergency batteries upon loss of
main power. Include in your answer. A. Means of obtaining D.C. charging supply from a.c. mains. B. A
method of maintaining charge on lead acid batteries; C. The arrangement to check that a battery operates
a loss of main power. D. The length of time for which emergency batteries of passenger and cargo ships
must provide power.
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Q6. with respect to the High Voltage power systems installation, explain the different types of circuit
breaker that are used, comparing them on merits and de-merits. Describe the theory of arc mitigate the
arc.
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Q7. Discuss the criteria of the classification of marine high voltage for A-C. and D.C. Systems. Sketch a
Ships high voltage distribution system and explain its features. Discuss the various methods of testing
the insulation of HV system. Mention the significance of PI Test, why 3 terminals insulation testers are
used in HV insulation measurements?
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Q8. A. What is meant by negative and positive feed backs? Explain the characteristics of negative
feedback; B. Compare the series and parallel resonance circuits. Find the frequency at which the
following circuit resonates.
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Q9. A. Describe the no-load saturation characteristic of a d.c. generator. B. A 4-pole machine running at
1500 r.p.m. has an armature with 80 slots and 6 conductors per pole. The flux per pole is 6 x 10 6 lines.
Determine the terminal e.m.f. of d.c. generator if the coils are lap connected. If the current per conductor
is 100A, determine the electrical power
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APRIL 2018
MARINE ELECTRO-TECHNOLOGY
Instructions
1. Answer SIX questions only. Not more than THREE from each section (1 & 2)
2. All questions carry equal marks.
4. Illustration of an answer with clear sketches / diagrams carries weightage
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Q2. With reference to an emergency source of electrical power in cargo ships: - Describe a typical power
source. B. Give a typical list of essential services, which must be supplied simultaneously – i. Explain how
the emergency installation can be periodically tested
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Q3. The direct on line start of squirrel cage motor is used for most electrical drives on a.c. powered.
Ships Describe with sketches as necessary one method of overcoming each of the following Problems:
Q4. A. (i) Discuss the various hazards and problems which are associated with electric cable Insulation
in the event of fire. (ii) Suggest remedies for these problems. B. State how the spread of fire may be
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Q5. A. What are the causes of overheating of an induction motor? B. What preventive measures are
provided against damage to an induction motor in installed condition? C. What is the purpose of ‘fuse
back up protection’ provided to an induction motor? D. How does an induction motor develop torque?
E. What is the condition to be satisfied for achieving maximum running torque in an induction motor?
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Q6. Explain the significance of the root mean square value of an alternating current or voltage wave
form; Define the form factor of such a wave form. B. A total load of 8000 KW at 0.8 power factor is
supplied by two alternators in parallel. One alternator supplies 6000KW at 0.9 power factor. Find the
KVA rating of the other alternator and the power factor.
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Q7. A. By means of a schematic circuit diagram illustrate the peak rectifier. If the supply voltage is v(t)
= Vm Sin Wt, what is the voltage across the load resistor? B. A battery-charging circuit is shown below in
Fig. The forward resistance of the diode can be considered negligible and the reverse resistance infinite.
The internal resistance of the battery is negligible. Calculate the necessary value of the variable
resistance R so that the battery charging current is 1.0 A.

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Q8. Why is it important to maintain high efficiency of operation? And low values of voltages regulation
for power transformers? B. A 100 KVA transformer has 400 turns on the primary and 80 turns on the
secondary. The primary and secondary resistances are 0.3 𝛀 and 0.01 𝛀 respectively, and the
corresponding leakage reactance’s are 1.1 𝛀 and 0.035 𝛀 respectively. The supply voltage is 2200 V.
Calculate - (i) The equivalent impedance referred to the primary circuit; (ii) The voltage regulation and
secondary terminal voltage for full load having a power factor of (i) 0.8 lagging and (ii) 0.8 leading.
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this torque generally compare with the value of the rated torque? B. The low-voltage release of an a.c.
motor-starter consists of a solenoid into which an iron plunger is drawn against a spring. The resistance
of the solenoid is 35 ohm. When connected to a 220 V, 50 Hz, a.c. 2supply the current taken is at first 2A,
and when the plunger is drawn into the “full-in” position the current falls to 0.7 A. Calculate the
inductance of the solenoid for both positions of the plunger, and the maximum value of flux-linkages in
weber-turns for the “full-in” position of the plunger.
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Q10. A. With the aid of delta and star connection diagrams, state the basic equation from which delta –
star – delta conversion equation can be derived. Three batteries A, B and C have their negative terminals
connected together, between the positive terminals of A and B there is a resistor of 0.5 ohm and between
B and C three is a resistor of 0.3 ohm, Battery A 105 V, Internal resistance 0.25 ohm, Battery B 100 V,
Internal resistance 0.2 ohm, Battery C 95 V, Internal resistance 0.25 ohm, Determine the current values
in the two resistors and the power dissipated by them.
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MARINE ELECTRO TECHNOLOGY
Instructions
1. Answer SIX questions only. THREE Questions from each section

Q1. What is a marine high voltage system? Sketch and describe a shipboard high voltage
switch board and its protective devices.
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Q2. What is a soft starting of an Induction motor? Describe with a circuit using a thyristor
used for soft starting. Discuss its advantages and dis-advantages.
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Q3. Differentiate between half and full wave rectification. State where half wave
rectification may be used and the purpose for which it is not well adapted. Sketch a bridge
connection by which full wave rectification may be obtained.
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Q4. Describe with the aid of a simple sketch the arrangement of the three-phase winding
of an alternator showing the neutral point; Explain why for most ships the neutral point
is insulated; Explain why in some installation the neutral point is Earthed.
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Q5. Explain the effect of reduced voltage on standard cage motors with respect to EACH
of the following: (i) Burn out; (ii) Starting current; (iii) Starting torque; (iv) Speed.
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Q6. A. What are the characteristics of PN junction diode? Point out its specifications. Also,
point out the significance of dynamic and static resistances. B. Draw the circuit of Half-
wave rectifier and its output waveform. A diode whose internal resistance is 20𝛀 is to
supply power to 1000 𝛀 load from 110 V (RMS) source. Calculate (i) peak load current,
(ii) DC load current, (iii) AC load current.
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Q7. A. Describe the no-load saturation characteristic of a d.c. generator. B. A d.c. motor
takes an armature current of 110 A at 480 V. The resistance of the armature circuit is
0.2𝛀. The machine has six poles and the armature is lap-connected with 864 conductors.
The flux per pole is 0.05 Wb. Calculate - (i) The speed; (ii) The gross torque developed by
the armature.
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2018/SR03
Q8. A. What is a commutator? Discuss its rectifying action in detail. B. Calculate the e.m.f.
generated by a 4-pole, wave wound armature having 40 slots with 18 conductors per slot
when driven at 1000 r.p.m. The flux per pole is 0.015 wb.
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Q9. A. Discuss different methods of speed control of a d.c. series motor by adjusting field
ampere turns. B. A 230 V, d.c. shunt motor runs at 1000 r.p.m and takes 5 amperes. The
armature resistance of the motor is 0.025𝛀 and shunt field resistance is 230 𝛀 Calculate
the drop-in speed when the motor is loaded and takes the line current of 41 amperes.
Neglect armature reaction.
Q10. A. Why is a synchronous motor not self-starting? What are the various ways in
which it can be started?
B. A 500V, single phase synchronous motor gives a net output mechanical power of
7.46kW and operates at 0.9 power factor lagging. Its effective resistance is 0.8. If the iron
and friction losses are 500 w and excitation losses are 800w, calculate the armature
current and the commercial efficiency.
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Instructions
1. Answer SIX questions only. THREE Questions from each section

Q1. Differentiate between squirrel cage and wound rotor motor of the three phases: a.c. induction. In respect of the
following A. Rotor construction, B. Torque characteristic, C. Speed variation.
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Q2. With reference to an emergency source of electrical power in cargo ships: - Describe a typical power source. B. Give a
typical list of essential services, which must be supplied simultaneously – i. Explain how the emergency installation can be
periodically tested
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Q3. The direct on line start of squirrel cage motor is used for most electrical drives on a.c. powered. Ships Describe with
sketches as necessary one method of overcoming each of the following Problems: A. High starting current; B. Low starting
torque.
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Q4. A. (i) Discuss the various hazards and problems which are associated with electric cable Insulation in the event of fire.
(ii) Suggest remedies for these problems. B. State how the spread of fire may be reduced by the method used for installing
electric cables.
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Q5. A. What are the causes of overheating of an induction motor? B. What preventive measures are provided against
damage to an induction motor in installed condition? C. What is the purpose of ‘fuse back up protection’ provided to an
induction motor? D. How does an induction motor develop torque? E. What is the condition to be satisfied for achieving
maximum running torque in an induction motor?
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Q6. A. What are the characteristics of PN junction diode? Point out its specifications. Also, point out the significance of
dynamic and static resistances. B. Draw the circuit of Half-wave rectifier and its output waveform. A diode whose internal
resistance is 20𝛀 is to supply power to 1000 𝛀 load from 110 V (RMS) source. Calculate (i) peak load current, (ii) DC
load current, (iii) AC load current.
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Q7. A. Describe the no-load saturation characteristic of a d.c. generator. B. A d.c. motor takes an armature current of 110
A at 480 V. The resistance of the armature circuit is 0.2𝛀. The machine has six poles and the armature is lap-connected
with 864 conductors. The flux per pole is 0.05 Wb. Calculate - (i) The speed; (ii) The gross torque developed by the
armature.
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Q8. A. What is a commutator? Discuss its rectifying action in detail. B. Calculate the e.m.f. generated by a 4-pole, wave
wound armature having 40 slots with 18 conductors per slot when driven at 1000 r.p.m. The flux per pole is 0.015 wb.
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Q9. A. Discuss different methods of speed control of a d.c. series motor by adjusting field ampere turns. B. A 230 V, d.c.
shunt motor runs at 1000 r.p.m and takes 5 amperes. The armature resistance of the motor is 0.025𝛀 and shunt field
resistance is 230 𝛀 Calculate the drop-in speed when the motor is loaded and takes the line current of 41 amperes.
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Q10. A. Why is a synchronous motor not self-starting? What are the various ways in which it can be started?
B. A 500V, single phase synchronous motor gives a net output mechanical power of 7.46kW and operates at 0.9 power
factor lagging. Its effective resistance is 0.8. If the iron and friction losses are 500 w and excitation losses are 800w,
calculate the armature current and the commercial efficiency.
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JANUARY - 2018
Q1. With reference to an emergency source of electrical power in cargo ships:-
A) Describe a typical power source.
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B)Give a typical list of essential services, which must be supplied simultaneously
C) Explain how the emergency installation can be periodically tested
Q2. The direct on line start of squirrel cage motor is used for most electrical drives on a.c.
powered. Ships Describe with sketches as necessary one method of overcoming each of the
following Problems:
Q3. A. (i) Discuss the various hazards and problems which are associated with electric cable
Insulation in the event of fire. (ii) Suggest remedies for these problems. B. State how the spread
of fire may be reduced by the method used for installing electric cables.
Q4. Differentiate between squirrel cage and wound rotor motor of the three phases: a.c.
induction. In respect of the following A. Rotor construction, B. Torque characteristic, C. Speed
variation.
Q5. Sketch and describe an arrangement for automatic connection of emergency batteries upon
loss of main power. Include in your answer.
A. Means of obtaining D.C. charging supply from a.c. mains.
B. A method of maintaining charge on lead acid batteries;
C. The arrangement to check that a battery operates a loss of main power.
D. The length of time for which emergency batteries of passenger and cargo ships must provide
power.
Q6. With respect to the High Voltage power systems installation, explain the different types of
circuit breaker that are used, comparing them on merits and de-merits. Describe the theory of
arc mitigate the arc.
Q7. Discuss the criteria Of the classification of marine high voltage for A-C. and D.C. Systems.
Sketch a Ships high voltage distribution system and explain its features. Discuss the various
methods Of testing the insulation of HV system. Mention the significance of PI Test, Why 3
terminals insulation testers are used in HV insulation measurements?
Q8. A. What is meant by negative and positive feed backs? Explain the characteristics of
negative feedback;
B. Compare the series and parallel resonance circuits. Find the frequency at which the
following circuit resonates.

B. A 4-pole machine running at 1500 r.p.m. has an armature with 80 skits abd 6 conductors
per pole. The flux per pole is 6 x 106 lines. Determine the terminal e.m.f. of d.c. generator
if the coils are lap connected.
If the current per conductor is 100 Amps, determine the electrical power.
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. Explain the effect of reduced voltage on standard cage motors with respect to EACH of the following:
(i) Burn out; (ii) Starting current; (iii) Starting torque; (iv) Speed.
Differentiate with the aid of simple sketches between the following types of electronic circuits
. With reference to U.M.S. operations: A. State with reasons the essential requirements for unattended
machinery spaces; B. As second Engineer, describe how you would respond to the irretrievable failure of
the Machinery space fire alarm system whilst the ship is on voyage.
A. In a.c. generators, voltage dip occurs in two stages.
I. Sketch a voltage-time graph showing the pattern of voltage dip. II. Referring to this graph, state with
reasons the effect on the electrical system of a small power installation when a large load is suddenly
switched on.
B. Explain EACH of the following categories of voltage control: (i) Error operated; (ii) Functional.
A. Which of the following devices will prevent a DC generator from becoming motorized?
i. Over current relay; ii. Motorization trip; iii. Reverse power relay; iv. Reverse current relay
B. Give a detailed explanations as to why other options were not considered.
. A. What are the characteristics of PN junction diode? Point out its specifications. Also point out the
significance of dynamic and static resistances.
B. Draw the circuit of Half-wave rectifier and its output waveform. A diode whose internal resistance is 20
is to supply power to 1000 load from 110 V (RMS) source. Calculate (i) peak load current, (ii) DC load
current, (iii) AC load current.
. A. Describe the no-load saturation characteristic of a d.c. generator.
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B. A d.c. motor takes an armature current of 110 A at 480 V. The resistance of the armature circuit is 0.2
ohm. The machine has six poles and the armature is lap-connected with 864 conductors. The flux per
pole is 0.05 Wb. Calculate - (i) The speed; (ii) The gross torque developed by the armature.
A. What is back emf Derive the relation for the back emf and the supplied voltage in terms of armature
reactance.
B. A three phase induction motor is wound for four poles and is supplied from a 5.0 Hz system.
Calculate. i. The synchronous speed; ii. The speed of the rotor when the slip is 4 per cent; iii. The motor
frequency when the speed of the rotor is 600 r.p.m
. A. What are the factors which determine the synchronous speed of a motor?
voltage of 200V (sinusoidal). The angle subtended at the centre of the stator between adjacent conductors
is 20 electrical degrees. If the three conductors are connected in series, find (i) the r.m.s. value of the
effective voltage and (ii) the ‘breadth factor’ Using the theory that is the basis of this problem, give one
reason why three-phase current has been introduced.
. A. List the factors that determine the starting torque of the three-phase induction motor. How does
B. A twelve-pole, three-phase, delta-connected alternator runs at 600 rev/min and supplies a balanced
star-connected load. Each phase of the load is a coil of resistance 35 ohm and inductive reactance 25
ohm. The line terminal voltage of the alternator is 440V. Determine (a) frequency of supply, (b) current
in each coil, (c) current in each phase of the alternator, (d) total power supplied to the load.
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Instructions:
1. Answer SIX questions, not more than THREE from each section (SECTION 1 AND SECTION 2)
Q1. Differentiate between squirrel cage and wound rotor motor of the three phases: a.c. induction. In respect of the
following A. Rotor construction, B. Torque characteristic, C. Speed variation.
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Q2. With reference to an emergency source of electrical power in cargo ships: - Describe a typical power source. B. Give
a typical list of essential services, which must be supplied simultaneously – i. Explain how the emergency installation can
be periodically tested
Q3. The direct on line start of squirrel cage motor is used for most electrical drives on a.c. powered. Ships Describe with
sketches as necessary one method of overcoming each of the following Problems: A. High starting current; B. Low
starting torque.
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Q4. A. (i) Discuss the various hazards and problems which are associated with electric cable Insulation in the event of
fire. (ii) Suggest remedies for these problems. B. State how the spread of fire may be reduced by the method used for
installing electric cables.
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Q5. A. What are the causes of overheating of induction motor.

B. What preventive measures are provided against damage to an induction motor in installed condition
C. What is the purpose of " fuse back up protection" provided to an induction motor?
D. How does an induction motor produces torque?
Q6. A. What are the characteristics of PN junction diode? Point out its specifications. Also, point out the significance of
dynamic and static resistances. B. Draw the circuit of Half-wave rectifier and its output waveform. A diode whose internal
resistance is 20𝛀 is to supply power to 1000 𝛀 load from 110 V (RMS) source. Calculate (i) peak load current, (ii) DC
load current, (iii) AC load current.
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Q7. A. Describe the no-load saturation characteristic of a d.c. generator. B. A d.c. motor takes an armature current of
110 A at 480 V. The resistance of the armature circuit is 0.2𝛀. The machine has six poles and the armature is lap-
connected with 864 conductors. The flux per pole is 0.05 Wb. Calculate - (i) The speed; (ii) The gross torque developed
by the armature.
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Q8. A. What is a commutator? Discuss its rectifying action in detail. B. Calculate the e.m.f. generated by a 4-pole, wave
wound armature having 40 slots with 18 conductors per slot when driven at 1000 r.p.m. The flux per pole is 0.015 wb.
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Q9. A. Discuss different methods of speed control of a d.c. series motor by adjusting field ampere turns. B. A 230 V,
d.c. shunt motor runs at 1000 r.p.m and takes 5 amperes. The armature resistance of the motor is 0.025𝛀 and shunt
field resistance is 230 𝛀 Calculate the drop-in speed when the motor is loaded and takes the line current of 41 amperes.
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B. A 500V, single phase synchronous motor gives a net output mechanical power of 7.46kW and operates at 0.9 power
factor lagging. Its effective resistance is 0.8. If the iron and friction losses are 500 w and excitation losses are 800w,
calculate the armature current and the commercial efficiency.
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MARINE ELECTROTECHNOLOGY
Instructions
1. Answer any SIX questions.
4. Illustration of an answer with clear sketches ? diagrams carries weightage
5. All unused pages of answer script must be cancelled out by two lines (X) across the page.
Q1. When connected to a 20 V d.c. supply a relay starts to operate 0.52 ms after switching onthe
supply, at which time the instantaneous current Is 200 mA, The relay coil has time constant of 5 ms.
(a) Calculate EACH of the following:
(i) the final steady state relay current;
(ii) the resistance and inductance of the relay coil.
(b) To increase the operating time of a 40 W resistor is connected in series with the relay Coil. Calculate
the new time delay assuming the instantaneous current is 200 mA
Q2. A 440 V / 110 V single phase transformer takes a no load current of 5 A at power factor 0.25 lag. On
load the transformer supplies 7.5 kVA at power factor 0.8 lag.
Calculate EACH of the following, for the on load condition.
(a) the transformer secondary current:
(b) the transformer primary current;
(c) the primary power factor;
(d) the efficiency of the transformer at this load.
Q3. Two 415 V three phase alternators supply a ship's load made up as follows.
-- lighting totalling 900 kW at unity P.F.
-- motors totalling 2100 kVA at P.F. 0.75 lag
One alternator supplies 1600 kVA at P.F. 0.75 lag.
Calculate for the other alternator EACH of the following.
(i) the kVA output:
(ii) the power factor;
(iii) the line current.
Q4. A balanced three phase delta connected load comprises a coil of resistance 50 W and inductance
0.1 H in each phase. It is connected to a 440 V 50 Hz supply.
Calculate EACH of the following:
(a) the line current for the load;
(b) the power factor of the load;
(c) the power dissipated by the load;
(d) the component values in each leg of a star connected load which would draw the same line current at
a leading power factor numerically equal to that found in Q 4 (b).
Q5. Figure shows a single stage transistor amplifier. The voltage between base and emitter is 0.3 V and
the d.c. voltage at the output terminals is 8 V.
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(a) Calculate EACH of the following assuming the base current is small enough to be neglected.
(i) the voltage between emitter and collector
(ii) the power developed in the 150 W resistor
(iii) the power dissipated in the transistor
(b) Sketch the circuit diagram and show the additional components needed to make the Amplifier
suitable for amplifying small a.c. signals.
Q6. For the network shown in Figure calculate EACH of the following:
(a) the current drawn from each battery;
(b) the potential difference across an 40W resistor and across the 50W resistor;
(c) the power dissipated in the 60W resistor
Q7. (a) Sketch a circuit diagram illustrating the auto transformer method of starting a large induction
motor.
(b) State the sequence of events in starting an induction molor by the auto transformer method.
(c) State ONE advantage and one disadvantage of the auto transformer starter
Q8. With refinance to a Ward Leonard motor control system for powering a d.c. capstan motor from a
3 phase a.c. supply;
(a) sketch a circuit diagram for the arrangement;
(b) explain how the speed of the capstan motor is varied;
(c) state the advantages and disadvantages of the Ward Leonard system of motor control.
Q9. (a) Explain the term 'power factor correction'.

(b) State advantages of p.f. correction.
(c) Explain, with the aid of a circuit diagram, how the power factor correction can be effected using
capacitors in a three phase circuit.
(d) State one method, other than the use of capacitors, by which power factor correction can be
effected.
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MORNING PAPER
Instructions
1. Answer SIX questions.
Q1. A. Sketch a main engine shaft driven generator arrangement with an electronic system for frequency
correction;
B. Describe the operation of the generator arrangement sketched in (A).
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Q2. With reference to electronic control systems A. Draw a simple block diagram for temperature control B.
Describe each component shown in the diagram in (a).
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Q3. A. Sketch a circuit diagram for an automatic voltage regulator illustrating how the A.V.R. utilizes a Silicon-
controlled rectifier to control the excitation system for an alternator.
B. Describe how the A.V.R. monitors output and controls the excitation system.
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Q4. It is proposed to operate a bow thrusters unit from a 3.3 KV electrical supply outline suitable option for the
design of installation under each of the following heading.
A. Protection of main switch board; B. Overload of a bow thrusters motor; C. Cable protection.
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Q5. With reference to a three phase shipboard electrical distribution system:

A. Enumerate the advantages of an insulated neutral system;
B. Enumerate the disadvantages of an insulated neutral system;
C. Describe how the earthed neutral system is Earthed;
D. Compare the use of an insulated neutral system as opposed to the use of an Earthed neutral System with
regard to the risk of electric shock from either system.
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Q6. A. What are the characteristics of PN junction diode? Point out its specifications. Also point out the significance
of dynamic and static resistances.
B. Draw the circuit of Half-wave rectifier and its output waveform. A diode whose internal resistance is 20𝛀 is to
supply power to 1000 𝛀 load from 110 V (RMS) source. Calculate (i) peak load current, (ii) DC load current, (iii)
AC load current.
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B. A d.c. motor takes an armature current of 110 A at 480 V. The resistance of the armature circuit is 0.2𝛀. The
machine has six poles and the armature is lap-connected with 864 conductors. The flux per pole is 0.05 Wb.
Calculate - (i) The speed; (ii) The gross torque developed by the armature.
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Q8 A. What is back emf Derive the relation for the back emf and the supplied voltage in terms of armature
reactance.
B. A three phase induction motor is wound for four poles and is supplied from a 5.0 Hz system. Calculate. i. The
synchronous speed; ii. The speed of the rotor when the slip is 4 per cent; iii. The motor frequency when the speed
of the rotor is 600 r.p.m
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B. Three conductors fitted side by side in the stator of a salient-pole alternator. Each generates maximum voltage
of 200V (sinusoidal). The angle subtended at the centre of the stator between adjacent conductors is 20 electrical
degrees. If the three conductors are connected in series, find
(i) the r.m.s. value of the effective voltage and
(ii) the ‘breadth factor’ Using the theory that is the basis of this problem, give one reason why three-phase current
has been introduced.
Q10. A. List the factors that determine the starting torque of the three-phase induction motor. How does this
torque generally compare with the value of the rated torque?
B. A twelve-pole, three-phase, delta-connected alternator runs at 600 rev/min and supplies a balanced star-
connected load. Each phase of the load is a coil of resistance 35 ohm and inductive reactance 25 ohm. The line
terminal voltage of the alternator is 440V. Determine (a) frequency of supply, (b) current in each coil, (c) current
in each phase of the alternator, (d) total power supplied to the load.
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MORNING PAPER
Instructions
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Q1. Two Diesel Generators running in parallel with D/G # 1 having 2000 KW capacity having 3 % speed droop
setting and D/G # 2 having 2000 KW capacity with 4% speed droop settings. The frequency for Diesel
Generator on no load has been set at 62 Hz.
A) Calculate the load on each Diesel Generator KW if total ship load is 1000 KW. B) Justify the load difference
shared by both Diesel Generator.
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Q2. Two Alternators running in parallel with D/G # 1 having 2000 KW capacity with 4 % speed droop and D/G #
2 having 1000 KW capacity with 4% speed droop. The no load frequency is 62 Hz. How much KW load shared
by each alternator if total ship load is 1200 KW?
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Q3. What would be value of Neutral Earthing Resister in a high voltage ship of three phase alternators to limit
the earth fault current to the full load of rating of a 4 MW having 0.8 power factor generating 6600 volts?
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Q4. A) Calculate the Line and Phase current at full load of a 50 kW, 440 Volt 3 phase deltas connected motor
having full load efficiency 90% and power factor O.8 lagging. B) Calculate the starting current if motor is started
by star/delta starter and Auto transformer starter which has transformer tapping 65 %
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Q5. A three-phase transformer has 900 turns in primary and 104 turns in secondary winding respectively. The
primary winding is connected with power supply of 6600 Volt from HV switch board. Calculate the secondary line
voltage when transformer is connected in A) Star-Delta B) Delta-Star
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Q6. An alternator having 8 pole driven by 900 rpm Diesel engine supplies power to load of Synchronous motor
having 24 poles and Induction motor of 8 poles and 2 % slip. A) Calculate the frequency and speed of
Synchronous Motor. B) Calculate the frequency and Speed of Induction Motor.
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Q7. Two 10 MVA 3 phase Alternator operate in parallel to supply at 0.8 power factor with lagging load of 15
MVA. If the output of one Alternator is 8 MVA at 0.9 lagging. A. Calculate the output of second Alternator. B.
Calculate the value of Power factor of second Alternator.
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Q8. An AC Voltage Of 24 V is connected in series with the silicon diode and load resistance 500 Ohm having
forward resistance 1O Ohms. Calculate the peak output voltage.
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Q9. With reference to adjoining circuit calculate following. (a) Current in each branch of circuit. (b) Total current.
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Q1. The direct on line start of squirrel cage motor is used for most electrical drives on a.c. powered. Ships Describe
with sketches as necessary one method of overcoming each of the following Problems: A. High starting current;
B. Low starting torque.
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Q2. Differentiate between squirrel cage and wound rotor motor of the three phases: a.c. induction. In respect of
the following A. Rotor construction, B. Torque characteristic, C. Speed variation.
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of dynamic and static resistances. B. Discuss different methods of speed control of a d.c. series motor by adjusting
field ampere turns.
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Q4. What factors cause deterioration of the frequency response of a transistor amplifier? Explain their effect on
the performance of the amplifier.
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Q5. A. (i) Discuss the various hazards and problems which are associated with electric cable Insulation in the
event of fire. (ii) Suggest remedies for these problems. B. State how the spread of fire may be reduced by the
method used for installing electric cables.
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Q6. What is a marine high voltage system? Sketch and describe a shipboard high voltage switch board and its
protective devices.
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SECTION-II
Q7. A. How does change to frequency affect the operation of the transformer? What makes this ratio different
from the ratio of transformer? B. A 3 phase slip ring induction motor gives a reading of 60V across the slip rings
on open circuit, when at rest with normal stator voltage supplied. the motor is star connected and has an
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impedance of 0.6 + j6 ohms/phase. find the rotor current and its power factor when the machine is 1. At standstill
with slip-rings joined to a star connected starter with a phase impedance of 5+j4 ohm 2. Running normally with
a 4% slip.
Q8. A. List the factors that determine the starting torque of the three-phase induction motor. How does this torque
generally compare with the value of the rated torque?
B. The low-voltage release of an a.c. motor-starter consists of a solenoid into which an iron plunger is drawn
against a spring. The resistance of the solenoid is 35 ohm. When connected to a 220 V, 50 Hz, a.c. 2supply the
current taken is at first 2A, and when the plunger is drawn into the “full-in” position the current falls to 0.7 A.
Calculate the inductance of the solenoid for both positions of the plunger, and the maximum value of flux-linkages
in weber-turns for the “full-in” position of the plunger.
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Q9. A. With the aid of delta and star connection diagrams, state the basic equation from which delta – star –
delta conversion equation can be derived.
B. Three batteries A, B and C have their negative terminals connected together, between the positive terminals of
A and B there is a resistor of 0.5 ohm and between B and C three is a resistor of 0.3 ohm,
Battery A 105 V, Internal resistance 0.25 ohm’
Battery B 100 V, Internal resistance 0.2 ohm
Battery C 95 V, Internal resistance 0.25 ohm
Determine the current values in the two resistors and the power dissipated by them.
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Q1. What are semiconductor devices? What are its advantages over thermionic devices? With respect to semi-
conductor devices describe working principle and application of the following A. Zener Diode B. Transistor, C.
Photocell, D. Thyristor
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Q2. With reference to the provision of a shore electrical supply to a ship:

A. Sketch an arrangement for taking A.C. shore supply and checks to be carried out prior Taking shore connection?
B. Describe the method of safely connecting the arrangement sketched in (A) to the shore Supply?

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Q3. A. With respect to measuring instruments what is the difference between analogue and digital measuring
instruments. Explain the working principle of each type.
B. Describe with the aid of simple sketches one analogue and one digital measuring instrument you have used
onboard.
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Describe each component shown in the diagram in A

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Q5. With reference to "tank liquid level sensors', sketch and describe the working principle of capacitive type level
sensor, Ultrasonic level sensor and float.
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Q6. Diesel electric propulsion is now being chosen as the power plant for an increasingly wide variety of vessels.
Sketch a simple layout of such an installation. Explain the advantages of selecting such a plant.
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Q7. With reference to Dynamic positioning systems what do you understand by the term “ redundancy”? With the
aid of simple block diagrams explain the difference between DP-I, DP-II and DP- III system enumerating their
relative advantages and dis advantages.
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Describe a typical power source. B. Give a typical list of essential services, which must be supplied simultaneously
– i. Explain how the emergency installation can be periodically tested

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SECTION -1 : Answer at least TWO questions

SECTION -I

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Describe each component shown in the diagram in a.
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Q6. (a) Describe how protection against the short circuit is provided.
B. A 4-pole, 3-phase induction motor operates from a supply whose frequency is 50 Hz. Calculate (i) Speed at
which the magnetic field of the stator is rotating, (ii) speed of the rotor when the slip is 0.04, (iii) the frequency
of the rotor current when the slip is 0.03.
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Q7. A. Sketch an arrangement showing the principal of proportional plus integral (P+I) control loop.
B. Compare the series and parallel resonance circuits. Find the frequency at which the following circuit resonates.
Q8. A. Explain the potential hazards of liquid-cooled transformers are used.

B. What are the losses in transformers? Mention the various factors which affect these losses. In a 25 KVA,
3300/233 V, single phase transformer, the iron and full-load Cu. Losses are respectively 350 and 400 watts.
Calculate the efficiency at half-full load, 0.8 power factor.

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Q9. What is meant by i.)Voltage Stabilization, ii.) Filter choke iii.) Impedance, iv.) Rectification, vi.) Grid bias voltage
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Q10. A. Explain the effect of making incorrect phase and starter connections.
B. A 440V shunt motor tenets an armature current of 30A at 700 rev/min. The armature resistance is 0.7ohm. If
the flux is suddenly reduced by 20 per cent, to what value will the armature current rise momentarily? Assuming
unchanged resisting torque to motion, what will be the new steady values of speed and armature current? Sketch
graphs showing armature current and speed as functions of time during the transition from initial to final,
steady-state conditions.
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1. Answer SIX questions. Not more than 3 from each section ( Section I & Section II)
SECTION -I
Q1. Differentiate between squirrel cage and wound rotor motor of the three phases: a.c. induction. In respect of
the following A. Rotor construction, B. Torque characteristic, C. Speed variation.
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Q4. A. (i) Discuss the various hazards and problems which are associated with electric cable Insulation in the
event of fire. (ii) Suggest remedies for these problems. B. State how the spread of fire may be reduced by the
method used for installing electric cables.
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Q5. A. What are the causes of overheating of an induction motor?

B. What preventive measures are provided against damage to an induction motor in installed condition?
C. What is the purpose of ‘fuse back up protection’ provided to an induction motor?
D. How does an induction motor develop torque?
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of dynamic and static resistances.
B. Draw the circuit of Half-wave rectifier and its output waveform. A diode whose internal resistance is 20𝛀 is to
supply power to 1000 𝛀 load from 110 V (RMS) source. Calculate (i) peak load current, (ii) DC load current, (iii)
AC load current.
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B. A d.c. motor takes an armature current of 110 A at 480 V. The resistance of the armature circuit is 0.2𝛀. The
machine has six poles and the armature is lap-connected with 864 conductors. The flux per pole is 0.05 Wb.
Calculate - (i) The speed; (ii) The gross torque developed by the armature.
Q8. A. What is a commutator? Discuss its rectifying action in detail.

B. Calculate the e.m.f. generated by a 4-pole, wave wound armature having 40 slots with 18 conductors per slot
when driven at 1000 r.p.m. The flux per pole is 0.015 wb.
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Q9. A. Discuss different methods of speed control of a d.c. series motor by adjusting field ampere turns.
B. A 230 V, d.c. shunt motor runs at 1000 r.p.m and takes 5 amperes. The armature resistance of the motor is
0.025𝛀 and shunt field resistance is 230 𝛀 Calculate the drop in speed when the motor is loaded and takes the
line current of 41 amperes. Neglect armature reaction.
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B. A 500V, single phase synchronous motor gives a net output mechanical power of 7.46kW and operates at 0.9
power factor lagging. Its effective resistance is 0.8 . If the iron and friction losses are 500 w and excitation losses
are 800w, calculate the armature current and the commercial efficiency.
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Describe a typical power source. B. Give a typical list of essential services, which must be supplied simultaneously – i. Explain how
Q2. The direct on line start of squirrel cage motor is used for most electrical drives on a.c. powered. Ships Describe with sketches
as necessary one method of overcoming each of the following Problems: A. High starting current; B. Low starting torque.
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Q3. A. (i) Discuss the various hazards and problems which are associated with electric cable Insulation in the event of fire. (ii) Suggest
remedies for these problems. B. State how the spread of fire may be reduced by the method used for installing electric cables.
Q4. Differentiate between squirrel cage and wound rotor motor of the three phases: a.c. induction. In respect of the following A.
Rotor construction, B. Torque characteristic, C. Speed variation.
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Q5. Sketch and describe an arrangement for automatic connection of emergency batteries upon loss of main power. Include in your
answer. A. Means of obtaining D.C. charging supply from a.c. mains. B. A method of maintaining charge on lead acid batteries; C.
The arrangement to check that a battery operates a loss of main power. D. The length of time for which emergency batteries of
passenger and cargo ships must provide power.
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Q6. with respect to the High Voltage power systems installation, explain the different types of circuit breaker that are used, comparing
them on merits and de-merits. Describe the theory of arc mitigate the arc.
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Q7. Discuss the criteria Of the classification of marine high voltage for A-C. and D.C. Systems. Sketch a Ships high voltage distribution
system and explain its features. Discuss the various methods Of testing the insulation of HV system. Mention the significance of PI
Test, Why 3 terminals insulation testers are used in HV insulation measurements?
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Q8. A. What is meant by negative and positive feed backs? Explain the characteristics of negative feedback;
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B. A 4-pole machine running at 1500 r.p.m. has an armature with 80 slots and 6 conductors per pole. The flux per pole is 6 x 106
lines. Determine the terminal e.m.f. of d.c. generator if the coils are lap connected. If the current per conductor is 100A, determine
the electrical power
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SECTION -I
Q1. Differentiate between squirrel cage and wound rotor motor of the three phases: a.c. induction. In respect of the following A. Rotor
construction, B. Torque characteristic, C. Speed variation.

Describe a typical power source. B. Give a typical list of essential services, which must be supplied simultaneously – i. Explain how the emergency
installation can be periodically tested
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Q3. The direct on line start of squirrel cage motor is used for most electrical drives on a.c. powered. Ships Describe with sketches as necessary
one method of overcoming each of the following Problems: A. High starting current; B. Low starting torque.
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Q4. A. (i) Discuss the various hazards and problems which are associated with electric cable Insulation in the event of fire. (ii) Suggest remedies
for these problems. B. State how the spread of fire may be reduced by the method used for installing electric cables.
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Q6. A. What are the characteristics of PN junction diode? Point out its specifications. Also point out the significance of dynamic and static
resistances.
B. Draw the circuit of Half-wave rectifier and its output waveform. A diode whose internal resistance is 20𝛀 is to supply power to 1000 𝛀 load
from 110 V (RMS) source. Calculate (i) peak load current, (ii) DC load current, (iii) AC load current.

B. A d.c. motor takes an armature current of 110 A at 480 V. The resistance of the armature circuit is 0.2𝛀. The machine has six poles and the
armature is lap-connected with 864 conductors. The flux per pole is 0.05 Wb. Calculate - (i) The speed; (ii) The gross torque developed by the
armature.

B. Calculate the e.m.f. generated by a 4-pole, wave wound armature having 40 slots with 18 conductors per slot when driven at 1000 r.p.m. The
flux per pole is 0.015 wb.
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B. A 230 V, d.c. shunt motor runs at 1000 r.p.m and takes 5 amperes. The armature resistance of the motor is 0.025𝛀 and shunt field resistance
is 230 𝛀 Calculate the drop in speed when the motor is loaded and takes the line current of 41 amperes. Neglect armature reaction.
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B. A 500V, single phase synchronous motor gives a net output mechanical power of 7.46kW and operates at 0.9 power factor lagging. Its
effective resistance is 0.8 . If the iron and friction losses are 500 w and excitation losses are 800w, calculate the armature current and the
commercial efficiency.
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SECTION -I
Q1. What is a marine high voltage system? Sketch and describe a shipboard high voltage switch board and its protective devices.
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Q2. What is a soft starting of an Induction motor? Describe with a circuit using a thyristors used for soft starting. Discuss its
advantages and dis-advantages.
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Q3. Differentiate between half and full wave rectification. State where half wave rectification may be used and the purpose for which
it is not well adapted. Sketch a bridge connection by which full wave rectification may be obtained.
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Q4. Describe with the aid of a simple sketch the arrangement of the three phase winding of an alternator showing the neutral point;
Explain why for most ships the neutral point is insulated; Explain why in some installation the neutral point is Earthed.
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Q5. Explain the effect of reduced voltage on standard cage motors with respect to EACH of the following: (i) Burn out; (ii) Starting
current; (iii) Starting torque; (iv) Speed.
SECTION -II
Q6. A. Describe the effect of the following loads on power factor: - (i)Induction motors; (ii)Partly loaded motors;(iii) Cage type motors.
B. In a 50-Kav, star-connected, 440-V, 3-phase, 50-Hz alternator, the effective armature resistance is 0.25 ohm per phase. The
synchronous reactance is 3.2 ohm per phase and leakage reactance is 0.5 ohm phase. Determine at rated load and unity power
factor: (a) Internal e.m.f E (b) no-load e.m.f E (c) percentage regulation on full-load (d) value of synchronous reactance which
replaces armature reaction.
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Q9. A. By means of a schematic circuit diagram illustrate the peak rectifier. If the supply voltage is v(t) = Vra Sin wt, what is the
voltage across the load resistor?
B. A battery-charging circuit is shown below in Fig. The forward resistance of the diode can be considered negligible and the reverse
resistance infinite. The internal resistance of the battery is negligible. Calculate the necessary value of the variable resistance R so
that the battery charging current is 1.0 A.
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Q8. Why is it important to maintain high efficiency of operation? And low values of voltages regulation for power transformers?
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(b)A 100 KVA transformer has 400 turns on the primary and 80 turns on the secondary. The primary and secondary resistances
are 0.3 𝛀 and 0.01 𝛀 respectively, and the corresponding leakage reactance’s are 1.1 𝛀 and 0.035 𝛀 respectively. The supply
voltage is 2200 V. Calculate: (i) The equivalent impedance referred to the primary circuit;
ii) The voltage regulation and secondary terminal voltage for full load having a power factor of (i) 0.8 lagging and (ii) 0.8 leading.

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Q10. A. Which of the following three motors has the poorest speed regulation: shunt motor, series Motor or cumulative compound
motor? Explain.
B. A 440V shunt motor tenets an armature current of 30A at 700 rev/min. The armature resistance is 0.7ohm. If the flux is suddenly
reduced by 20 per cent, to what value will the armature current rise momentarily? Assuming unchanged resisting torque to motion,
what will be the new steady values of speed and armature current? Sketch graphs showing armature current and speed as functions
of time during the transition from initial to final, steady-state conditions.
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SECTION -I
Q1. With reference to electronic control systems A. Draw a simple block diagram for temperature control B. Describe each component
shown in the diagram in a.
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Q2. A. (i) Describe with the aid of a sketch the operation of a synchroscope; (ii) State the information obtained from it.
B. Suggest a substitute in the event of synchroscope and stand by light failure.
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Q3. Sketch a circuit diagram of a push button direct on line contactor starter for a three phase Incorporating overload and short
circuit protection. Indicate, on a sketch of the typical characteristic curves of current and torque against Speed, disadvantages of a
direct on line start squirrel cage induction motor.
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Q4. Under what conditions, can you produce sustained oscillations? Classify oscillations with respect to frequency range, principal
involved, etc. It is possible to produce oscillations with RC networks in phase shift oscillator? Discuss in detail.
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Q5. A) Describe the circuit breaker for an a.c. generator using a sketch to show how arcing is Controlled.
(b)Explain the sequence of events that might occur if the breaker opens on a short circuit and state the check you would require
following such event; Give a safe procedure to follow should a main circuit breaker fail to open under fault Condition.
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SECTION II
Q6. A. List the factors that determine the starting torque of the three-phase induction motor. How does this torque generally compare
with the value of the rated torque?
B. The low-voltage release of an a.c. motor-starter consists of a solenoid into which an iron plunger is drawn against a spring. The
resistance of the solenoid is 35 ohm. When connected to a 220 V, 50 Hz, a.c. 1supply the current taken is at first 2A, and when the
plunger is drawn into the “full-in” position the current falls to 0.7 A. Calculate the inductance of the solenoid for both positions of
the plunger, and the maximum value of flux-linkages in weber-turns for the “full-in” position of the plunger.
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Q7. (a) State briefly, the meaning of the expressions 'star-connected' as applied to three-phase a.c. practice. What is the ratio of
the maximum line voltage to the maximum phase voltage in each case.
(b) Determine the line current taken by a 440V, three-phase, star-connected motor having an output of 45KW at 0.88(lagging)
power factor and an efficiency of 93 percent.
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Q8. A 20kVA, 2000/220V, single-phase transformer has a primary resistance of 2.1ohm and a secondary resistance of 0.026ohm.
The corresponding leakage reactances are 2.5ohm and 0.03ohm. Estimate the regulation at full load under power-factor
conditions of.
(a) Unity
(b) 0.5 (lagging) and
(c) 0.5 (leading).
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Q9. A. Electric motors contain a stationary member as well as a rotating member. For each of the following machines, identify in
which part of the motor three field winding and the armature winding are located: three phase induction motor, three phase
synchronous motor, d.c. motor.
B. An 18.65 KW,4-pole,50HZ, 3 phase induction motor has friction and windage losses of 2.5 percent of the output. The full load
slip is 4% compute for full load (a) the rotor Cu loss (b) the rotor input (c) the shaft torque (d) the gross electromagnetic torque.
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Q10. (a) Describe an accurate method of comparing the capacities of two condensers.
(b) A diode valve, having the following characteristic is connected in series with a resistor of 10,000 ohm to a 240 V d.c. supply. If
a resistor of 40,000 ohms is connected between the anode and cathode, determine the current through the diode.
IA 0 5.5 13 22 32 42 52 59 63
(milliampers)
VA(Volts) 0 25 50 75 100 125 150 175 200
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SECTION -II
B. A 4-pole, 3-phase induction motor operates from a supply whose frequency is 50 Hz. Calculate (i) Speed at
which the magnetic field of the stator is rotating, (ii) speed of the rotor when the slip is 0.04, (iii) the frequency
of the rotor current when the slip is 0.03.
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Q7. A. Sketch an arrangement showing the principal of proportional plus integral (P+I) control loop.
Q8. A. Explain the potential hazards of liquid-cooled transformers are used.

3300/233 V, single phase transformer, the iron and full-load Cu. Losses are respectively 350 and 400 watts.
Calculate the efficiency at half-full load, 0.8 power factor.

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Q9. What is meant by i.)Voltage Stabilization, ii.) Filter choke iii.) Impedance, iv.) Rectification, vi.) Grid bias voltage
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B. A 440V shunt motor tenets an armature current of 30A at 700 rev/min. The armature resistance is 0.7ohm. If
the flux is suddenly reduced by 20 per cent, to what value will the armature current rise momentarily? Assuming
unchanged resisting torque to motion, what will be the new steady values of speed and armature current? Sketch
graphs showing armature current and speed as functions of time during the transition from initial to final,
steady-state conditions.
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Instructions:
1. Answer six Questions. Not more than THREE from each section (Section I & II).
Q1. Differentiate between squirrel cage and wound rotor motor of the three phases: a.c. induction. In respect of the following A.
Rotor construction, B. Torque characteristic, C. Speed variation.

Describe a typical power source. B. Give a typical list of essential services, which must be supplied simultaneously – i. Explain how
Q3. The direct on line start of squirrel cage motor is used for most electrical drives on a.c. powered. Ships Describe with sketches
as necessary one method of overcoming each of the following Problems: A. High starting current; B. Low starting torque.
Q4. A. (i) Discuss the various hazards and problems which are associated with electric cable Insulation in the event of fire. (ii)
Suggest remedies for these problems. B. State how the spread of fire may be reduced by the method used for installing electric
cables.
Q5. A. (i) Discuss the various hazards and problems which are associated with electric cable Insulation in the event of fire. (ii)
Suggest remedies for these problems. B. State how the spread of fire may be reduced by the method used for installing electric
cables.
Q6. A. What are the characteristics of PN junction diode? Point out its specifications. Also point out the significance of dynamic and
static resistances.
B. Draw the circuit of Half-wave rectifier and its output waveform. A diode whose internal resistance is 20𝛀 is to supply power to
1000 𝛀 load from 110 V (RMS) source. Calculate (i) peak load current, (ii) DC load current, (iii) AC load current.

B. A d.c. motor takes an armature current of 110 A at 480 V. The resistance of the armature circuit is 0.2𝛀. The machine has six
poles and the armature is lap-connected with 864 conductors. The flux per pole is 0.05 Wb. Calculate - (i) The speed; (ii) The
gross torque developed by the armature.

B. Calculate the e.m.f. generated by a 4-pole, wave wound armature having 40 slots with 18 conductors per slot when driven at
1000 r.p.m. The flux per pole is 0.015 wb.
B. A 230 V, d.c. shunt motor runs at 1000 r.p.m and takes 5 amperes. The armature resistance of the motor is 0.025𝛀 and shunt
field resistance is 230 𝛀 Calculate the drop in speed when the motor is loaded and takes the line current of 41 amperes. Neglect
armature reaction.
B. A 500V, single phase synchronous motor gives a net output mechanical power of 7.46kW and operates at 0.9 power factor
lagging. Its effective resistance is 0.8 . If the iron and friction losses are 500 w and excitation losses are 800w, calculate the
armature current and the commercial efficiency.
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Describe a typical power source. B. Give a typical list of essential services, which must be supplied
simultaneously – i. Explain how the emergency installation can be periodically tested.
Q3. The direct on line start of squirrel cage motor is used for most electrical drives on a.c. powered. Ships
Describe with sketches as necessary one method of overcoming each of the following Problems: A. High
starting current; B. Low starting torque.
Q4. A. (i) Discuss the various hazards and problems which are associated with electric cable Insulation in
the event of fire. (ii) Suggest remedies for these problems. B. State how the spread of fire may be reduced
by the method used for installing electric cables.
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Q6. A. What are the characteristics of PN junction diode? Point out its specifications. Also point out the
B. Draw the circuit of Half-wave rectifier and its output waveform. A diode whose internal resistance is 20𝛀
is to supply power to 1000 𝛀 load from 110 V (RMS) source. Calculate (i) peak load current, (ii) DC load
B. A d.c. motor takes an armature current of 110 A at 480 V. The resistance of the armature circuit is 0.2𝛀.
The machine has six poles and the armature is lap-connected with 864 conductors. The flux per pole is
0.05 Wb. Calculate - (i) The speed; (ii) The gross torque developed by the armature
B. Calculate the e.m.f. generated by a 4-pole, wave wound armature having 40 slots with 18 conductors
per slot when driven at 1000 r.p.m. The flux per pole is 0.015 wb.
Q9.A. Discuss different methods of speed control of a d.c. series motor by adjusting field ampere turns.
B. A 230 V, d.c. shunt motor runs at 1000 r.p.m and takes 5 amperes. The armature resistance of the
motor is 0.025𝛀 and shunt field resistance is 230 𝛀 Calculate the drop in speed when the motor is loaded
and takes the line current of 41 amperes. Neglect armature reaction.
B. A 500V , single phase synchronous motor gives a net output mechanical power of 7.46kW and operates
at 0.9 power factor lagging. Its effective resistance is 0.8 . If the iron and friction losses are 500 w and
excitation losses are 800w , calculate the armature current and the commercial efficiency.
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A. Sketch an arrangement for taking A.C. shore supply and checks to be carried out prior Taking shore
connection? B. Describe the method of safely connecting the arrangement sketched in (A) to the shore
Supply?
B. Describe each component shown in the diagram in a.
Q3. Diesel electric propulsion is now being chosen as the power plant for an increasingly wide variety of
vessels. Sketch a simple layout of such an installation. Explain the advantages of selecting such a plant
A. Describe a typical power source. B. Give a typical list of essential services, which must be supplied
simultaneously - i. Explain how the emergency installation can be periodically tested. Q5. The direct on
line start of squirrel cage motor is used for most electrical drives on a.c. powered. Ships Describe with
sketches as necessary one method of overcoming each of the following Problems:
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form; Define the form factor of such a wave form
B. A total load of 8000 KW at 0.8 power factor is supplied by two alternators in parallel. One alternator
supplies 6000KW at 0.9 power factor. Find the KVA rating of the other alternator and the power factor
Q7. A. Sketch an arrangement showing the principal of proportional plus integral (P+I) control loop; B.
Compare the series and parallel resonance circuits. Find the frequency at which the following circuit
resonates.
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Q8. A. Explain the potential hazards if liquid-cooled transformers are used.
What are the losses in transformers? Mention the various factors which affect these losses. In a 25 KVA,
3300/233 V, single phase transformer, the iron and full-load Cu. Losses are respectively 350 and 400
watts. Calculate the efficiency at half-full load, 0.8 power factor.
star – delta conversion equation can be derived.
B. Three batteries A, B and C have their negative terminals connected together, between the positive
terminals of A and B there is a resistor of 0.5 ohm and between B and C three is a resistor of 0.3 ohm,
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Q2. A. (i) Describe with the aid of a sketch the operation of a synchroscope; (ii) State the information
obtained from it.
Q3. A. Sketch a circuit diagram of a push button direct on line contactor starter for a three phase
Incorporating overload and short circuit protection. B. Indicate, on a sketch of the typical characteristic
curves of current and torque against Speed, disadvantages of a direct on line start squirrel cage
induction motor.
Q4. Under what conditions, can you produce sustained oscillations? Classify oscillations with respect to
frequency range, principal involved, etc. It is possible to produce oscillations with RC networks in phase
shift oscillator? Discuss in detail.
(b)Explain the sequence of events that might occur if the breaker opens on a short circuit and state the
check you would require following such event; Give a safe procedure to follow should a main circuit breaker
fail to open under fault Condition.
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Q7. (a) State briefly, the meaning of the expressions 'star-connected' as applied to three-phase a.c.
practice. What is the ratio of the maximum line voltage to the maximum phase voltage in each case.
(b) Determine the line current taken by a 440V, three-phase, star-connected motor having an output of
45KW at 0.88(lagging) power factor and an efficiency of 93 percent.
Q8. A 20kVA, 2000/220V, single-phase transformer has a primary resistance of 2.1ohm and a
secondary resistance of 0.026ohm. The corresponding leakage reactances are 2.5ohm and 0.03ohm.
Estimate the regulation at full load under power-factor conditions of.
(a) Unity
(b) 0.5 (lagging) and
(c) 0.5 (leading).
machines, identify in which part of the motor three field winding and the armature winding are located:
three phase induction motor, three phase synchronous motor, d.c. motor.
(b) An 18.65 KW,4-pole,50HZ, 3 phase induction motor has friction and windage losses of 2.5 percent
of the output. The full load slip is 4% compute for full load (a) the rotor Cu loss (b) the rotor input (c)
the shaft torque (d) the gross electromagnetic torque.
Q10. (a) Describe an accurate method of comparing the capacities of two condensers.
(b) A diode valve, having the following characteristic is connected in series with a resistor of 10,000
ohm to a 240 V d.c. supply. If a resistor of 40,000 ohms is connected between the anode and cathode,
determine the current through the diode.
IA 0 5.5 13 22 32 42 52 59 63
(milliampers)
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Q1. A. Sketch a standby battery charging/discharging circuit; B. Describe the circuit sketched, making
special reference to how battery charge is maintained and how it operates upon loss of main power.
Q2. A. Explain why it is necessary to have reverse power protection for alternators intended for Operation.
B. (i) Sketch a reverse power trip; (ii) Explain briefly the principle on which the operation of this power
trip is based and How tripping is activated.
obtained from it.
Q4. List at least two factors that cause deterioration of the frequency response of a transistor amplifier.
Explain how each factor affects the performance of the amplifier and the portion of the frequency range
where it is effective.
Q5. Differentiate with the aid of simple sketches between the following types of electronic circuits
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B. Compare the series and parallel resonance circuits. Find the frequency at which the following circuit
resonates.
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Q7. A. Describe the no-load saturation characteristic of a d.c. generator. B. A 4-pole machine running at
1500 r.p.m. has an armature with 80 slots and 6 conductors per pole. The flux per pole is 6 x 10 6 lines.
Determine the terminal e.m.f. of d.c. generator if the coils are lap connected. If the current per conductor
is 100 Amps, determine the electrical power m3
Q8. A. What is slip? What are the factors on which the torque or an induction motor depends?
B) Calculate the pitch factors Kp for a wipding having 24 stator slots, 4 poles, when the coil span is 1 to
Q9. A. How does change to frequency affect the operation of the transformer? What makes this ratio
different from the ratio of transformer?
B. A 550 KVA, 50 Hz single phase transformer has 1875 and 75 turns in the primary and secondary
windings respectively. If the secondary voltage is 220 V, calculate (i)Primary voltage; (ii)Primary and
secondary currents; iii. Maximum value of flux
Q10. A. Which of the following three motors has the poorest speed regulation: shunt motor, series Motor
or cumulative compound motor? Explain.
B. A 440V shunt motor tenets an armature current of 30A at 700 rev/min. The armature resistance is
0.7ohm. If the flux is suddenly reduced by 20 per cent, to what value will the armature current rise
momentarily? Assuming unchanged resisting torque to motion, what will be the new steady values of speed
and armature current? Sketch graphs showing armature current and speed as functions of time during
the transition from initial to final, steady-state conditions.
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Q1. With reference to Dynamic positioning systems what do you understand by the term " redundancy"?
With the aid of simple clock diagrams explain the difference between DP-I, DP-II and DP- III system
enumerating their relative advantages and dis advantages.
Q2. Tank liquid level sensors are an integral part of ships. Describe with the aid of suitable sketches the
working principle of (A) Capacitive type level sensor (B) Ultrasonic level sensor (C) Float
Q3. A. With respect to measuring instruments what is the difference between analogue and digital
measuring instruments. Explain the working principle of each type.
B. Describe with the aid of simple sketches one analogue and one digital measuring instrument you have
used onboard.
Q4. What are semiconductor devices? What are its advantages over thermionic devices? With respect to
semi-conductor devices describe working principle and application of the following A. Zene Diode B.
Transistor, C. Photocell, D. Thyristor
Q5. With refernce to the use of electrical equipment in hazardous areas on ships, describe the following
in detail :- A. Ex-d; B. Ex-i:, C. Ex-p:, D. Ex-o:, E. Ex-q:, F. Ex-n
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Q6. A 3 phase slip ring induction motor gives a reading of 60V across the slip rings on open circuit, when
at rest with normal stator voltage supplied. the motor is star connected and has an impedance of 0.6 + j6
ohms/phase. find the rotor current and its power factor when the machine is 1. At standstill with slip-rings
joined to a star connected starter with a phase impedance of 5+j4 ohm 2. Running normally with a 4%
slip.
Q7. A circuit consists of two coils connected in series. Each coil has a resistance of 17.32 ohms with a
reactance of 4 ohms. The circuit is connected to a 240v 50Hz ac supply. Calculate A. The total current in
the circuit and its phase angle B. The voltage across each coil and their phase angle.
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Q8. A current has the following steady values in amperes for equal intervals of time and changing
instantaneously from one value to next :- 0,10,20,30,20,10,0,0,-10,-20,-30,-20,-10,0 etc. Calculate I.
Average value 2. RMS value, 3. Form factor and peak factor.
Q9. A 250V DC shunt motor takes a line current of 6 Amps @ no load. the armature and field resistances
are 0.1 Ohm and 125 Ohm respectively. Determine A. Rotation power loss B. Efficiency of motors when
full load current is 150 Amps C. The percentage change of speed from no load to full load assuming the
rotational losses to be constant.
Q10. the following loads are supplied by two alternators running in parallel 1. 1400kw@pf 0.86 lagging
2. 900 kw @ pf 0.8 lagging. 3. 800 kw @ pf unity 4 500kw @pf0.8 leading. If the load on one machine
is adjusted to 2100kw @ pf of 0.92 find the load and p.f of the other machine.
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connection? B. Describe the method of safely connecting the arrangement sketched in (A) to the
shore Supply?
vessels. Sketch a simple layout of such an installation. Explain the advantages of selecting such a plant.
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(b) Explain how rotating magnetic field is produced in three phase winding with three phase supply. A 4-
pole, 3-phase induction motor operates from a supply whose frequency is 50 Hz. Calculate (i) Speed at
which the magnetic field of the stator is rotating, (ii) speed of the rotor when the slip is 0.04, (iii) the
frequency of the rotor current when the slip is 0.03.
Q7. A. Sketch an arrangement showing the principal of proportional plus integral (P+I) control loop;
resonates.
Q9. What is meant by i.)Voltage Stabilization, ii.) Filter choke iii.) Impedance, iv.) Rectification, vi.) Grid
bias voltage
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correction.
B. Describe the operation of the generator arrangement sketched in (A).
Q3. A. Sketch a circuit diagram for an automatic voltage regulator illustrating how the A. V.R. utilizes a
Silicon-controlled rectifier to control the excitation system for an alternator. B. Describe how the A. V.R.
Q4. It is proposed to operate a bow thrusters unit from a 3.3 KV electrical supply outline suitable option
for the design of installation under each of the following heading. Protection of main switch board
Overload of a bow thrusters motor Cable protection.
A. Enumerate the advantages of an insulated neutral system; B. Enumerate the disadvantages of an
insulated neutral system; C. Describe how the earthed neutral system is Earthed; D. Compare the use of
an insulated neutral system as opposed to the use of an Earthed neutral System with regard to the risk of
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Q7 A. Describe the no-load saturation characteristic of a D.C. generator.
0.05 Wb. Calculate (i) The speed; (ii) The gross torque developed by the armature
Q8 A.What is back emf Derive the relation for the back emf and the supplied voltage in terms of armature
reactance; B. A three phase induction motor is wound for four poles and is supplied from a 5.0 Hz system.
B. A twelve-pole, three-phase, delta-connected alternator runs at 600 rev/min and
supplies a balanced star-connected load. Each phase of the load is a coil of resistance 35 ohm and
inductive reactance 25 ohm. The line terminal voltage of the alternator is 440V. Determine (a) frequency
of supply, (b) current in each coil, (c) current in each phase of the alternator, (d) total power supplied
to the load.
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simultaneously - i. Explain how the emergency installation can be periodically tested.
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supplies 6000KW at 0.9 power factor. Find the KVA rating of the other alternator and the power factor.
resonates.
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Q1. In a ship's power system, the neutral on the low voltage side is not grounded, Buy it is mandatory to
ground the neutral in high voltage systems. Discuss in detail for the above difference and with suitable
sketches, explain the different earthling arrangements for HV system.
Q2. Describe / troubleshooting the problems in a typical PLC based system taking care of the safety
requirements. (Explain each test method according to various steps to be taken in serial order
Including setting-up of any instrument to be used)
Q3. Specify the type of frequency converter (with thyristor control) suitable for a 5 MW diesel electric
propulsion with fixed pitch propeller, with complete analysis, waveforms, proper speed control method
and detailed justification for the same.
Q4. With respect to power transformers kindly explain the following protections
1. Overload protection 2. Overcurrent protection for phase faults 3. Earth Fault protection 4. Differential
protection 5. Directional protection
Q5. With reference to U.M.S. operations: A. State with reasons the essential requirements for unattended
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Q6. What design factor limits the maximum torque of a d-c motor? Of an a-c motor?
A shunt motor runs on no load at 700 r/min off a 440 V supply. The resistance of the shunt circuit is
240Ω. The following table gives the relationship between the flux and the shunt current:
Shunt current (A) 0.5 0.75 1.0 1.25 1.5 1.75 2.0
Flux per pole (m Wb) 6.0 8.0 9.4 10.2 10.8 11.2 11.5
Calculate the additional resistance required in the shunt circuit to raise the no-loiad speed to 1000 r/min.
Q7. A. On what factors does the capacitance of a parallel-plate capacitor depend?
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B. A tuned circuit consisting of a coil having an inductance of 200µ H and a resistance of 20Ω in parallel
with a variable capacitor is connected in series with a resistor of 8000Ω across a 60 V supply having a
frequency of 1 MHz. calculate
A. The value of C to give resonance; B. The dynamic impedance and the Q factor of the tuned circuit; C.
The current in each branch
Q8. A. What is reactive power? Why is such term not encountered when d-c sources are used in electric
circuit?
B. A transistor amplifier stage comprises a transistor of parameters hie = 800Ω and hfe = 50 and hoe =
20µ S, and bias components and coupling capacitors of negligible effect. The input signal consists of an
e.m.f of 60mV from a source of internal resistance 2.2k Ω and total load on the stage output is 4k Ω.
Determine the current, voltage and power gains of the amplifier stage.
Q9. A. Explain how the voltage regulation of a transformer is defined. Is this quantity large or small for
the iron-core transformer? Explain
B. A single phase transformer has 480 turns on the primary and 90 turns on the secondary. The mean
length of the flux path in the core is 1.8m and the joints are equivalent to an air gap of 0.1mm. The value
of the magnetic field strength for 1.1T in the core is 400 A/m, the corresponding core loss is 1.7W/Kg at
50Hz and the density of the core is 7800 Kg/m3
Q10. A. The capacitor-start induction run motor has a much higher starting torque than the resistance
split-phase motor, Explain.
B. An eight pole armature is wound with 480 conductors. The magnetic flux and each conductor is capable
of carrying a full load current of 100A. Calculate the terminal voltage on no load.
The output current on full load and the total power generated on full load when the armature is
1. Lap connected
2. Wave- Connected.
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the event of fire. (ii) Suggest remedies for these problems. B. State how the spread of fire may be
main power. Include in your answer. A. Means of obtaining D.C. charging supply from a.c. mains. B. A
must provide power.
resonates.
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Q7. A. Describe the no-load saturation characteristic of a d.c. generator. B. A d.c. motor takes an armature
current of 110 A at 480 V. The resistance of the armature circuit is 0.2𝛀. The machine has six poles and
the armature is lap-connected with 864 conductors. The flux per pole is 0.05 Wb. Calculate - (i) The speed;
(ii) The gross torque developed by the armature
Q8. A. What is slip? What are the factors on which the torque or an induction motor depends? B. A 220-V,
3-∅ 4-pole, 50Hz, Y-connected induction motor is rated 3.73 KW The equivalent circuit parameters are:
R1=0.45𝛀, X1=0.8𝛀, R2=0.4𝛀, B0=1/30ohm. The stator core loss is 50W and rotational loss is 150W.
For a slip of 0.04, find (i) input current (ii) p.f. (iii) air-gap power (iv) mechanical power (v) electro-
magnetic torque (vi) output power and (vii) efficiency?
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Q2. A. In a.c. generators, voltage dip occurs in two stages.
switched on.
Q3. A. Which of the following devices will prevent a DC generator from becoming motorized?
i. Over current relay; ii. Motorization trip; iii. Reverse power relay; Iv. Reverse current relay
Q4. With reference to an emergency source of electrical power in cargo ships:- A. Describe a typical power
source. B. Give a typical list of essential services, which must be supplied simultaneously - i. Explain how
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Q7. A. By means of a schematic circuit diagram illustrate the peak rectifier. If the supply voltage is v(t) =
Vra Sin wt, what is the voltage across the load resistor?
B. A battery-charging circuit is shown below in Fig. The forward resistance of the diode can be considered
negligible and the reverse resistance infinite. The internal resistance of the battery is negligible. Calculate
the necessary value of the variable resistance R so that the battery charging current is 1.0 A.
for power transformers?
(b)A 100 KVA transformer has 400 turns on the primary and 80 turns on the secondary. The primary and
secondary resistances are 0.3 𝛀 and 0.01 𝛀 respectively, and the corresponding leakage reactance’s are
1.1 𝛀 and 0.035 𝛀 respectively. The supply voltage is 2200 V. Calculate: (i) The equivalent impedance
referred to the primary circuit;
ii) The voltage regulation and secondary terminal voltage for full load having a power factor of (i) 0.8
lagging and (ii) 0.8 leading.
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Q1. Sketch and describe the method of speed control of synchronous motors by variable frequency.
State the advantages of this method over the other methods of speed control.
Q2. What is a marine high voltage system? Sketch and describe a shipboard high voltage switch board and
its protective devices.
correction; B. Describe the operation of the generator arrangement sketched in (A).
Q5. With reference to preferential tripping in a marine electrical distribution system A. State why this facility
is required; B. With the aid of a sketch, describe a typical arrangement to provide three stages of tripping
as an instantaneous protection against short circuit.
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the event of fire. (ii) Suggest remedies for these problems.
B. State how the spread of fire may be reduced by the method used for installing electric cables.
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C. What is the purpose of ‘ fuse back up protection’ provided to an induction motor?
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Q7. A. Describe the no-load saturation characteristic of a.d.c. generator.
B. A 500V , single phase synchronous motor gives a net output mechanical power of 7.46kW and operates
at 0.9 power factor lagging. Its effective resistance is 0.8 . If the iron and friction losses are 500 w and
excitation losses are 800w , calculate the armature current and the commercial efficiency.
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Q1. Explain the effect of reduced voltage on standard cage motors with respect to EACH of the following:
(i) Burn out; (ii) Starting current; (iii) Starting torque; (iv) Speed. Q2. Differentiate with the aid of simple
sketches between the following types of electronic circuits
switched on.
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B. A 4-pole machine running at 1500 r.p.m. has an armature with 80 skits abd 6 conductors per pole. The
flux per pole is 6 x 106 lines. Determine the terminal e.m.f. of d.c. generator if the coils are lap connected.
If the current per conductor is 100 Amps, determine the electrical power m 3
Q8 A. What is back emf Derive the relation for the back emf and the supplied voltage in terms of armature
reactance.
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switched on.
Q6. A. Describe with the aid of a sketch, an isolator for a 3 phase 440V, 20 amp electric supply List the
safety features of the isolator described in the sketch.
B. A moving coil ammeter, a thermal ammeter and a rectifier are connected in series with a resistor across
a 110 V sinusoidal a.c. supply. The circuit has a resistance of 50 𝛀 to current in one direction and, due
to the rectifier, an infinite resistance to current in the reverse direction. Calculate:
(i) The readings on the ammeters; (ii) The form and peak factors of the current wave.
Q7. A. What is leakage flux as it applies to the iron-core transformer? How is it taken into account in the
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secondary voltage, 415 V; primary power, 430 W. Short circuit test primary voltage, 124V; primary current,
15.3 A; primary power, 525 W; secondary current full load value. Calculate:
(i) The efficiencies at full load and at half load for 0.7 power factor
(ii) The Voltage regulations for power factor 0.7 (i) Lagging, (ii) leading
(iii) The secondary terminal voltages corresponding to (i) and (ii)
Q8. A. What is silicon controlled rectifier (SCR)? How is the break over voltage of the SCR defined?
B. The primary and secondary windings of a 500 Kva transformer have resistance of 0.42 and 0.0019
respectively. The primary and secondary voltages are 11 000 V and 415 V respectively and the core loss
is 2.9 Kw, assuming the power factor of the load to be 0.8. Calculate the efficiency on (i) Full load; (ii)
Half load;
Q10. A 100 Kw, 460 V shunt generator was run as a motor on no load at its rated voltage and speed. The
total current taken was 9.8 A, including a shunt current of 2.7 A. The resistance of the armature circuit at
normal working temperature was 0.11𝛺 Calculate the efficiencies at i. Full load; ii. Half load
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machinery; B. Describe with the aid of a sketch a control system for the motor in (aA).
(b)Explain the sequence of events that might occur if the breaker opens on a short circuit and state the
check you would require following such event; Give a safe procedure to follow should a main circuit breaker
fail to open under fault Condition.
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Q6. What design factor limits the maximum torque of a d-c motor? Of an a-c motor?
A shunt motor runs on no load at 700 r/min off a 440 V supply. The resistance of the shunt circuit is
Shunt current (A) 0.5 0.75 1.0 1.25 1.5 1.75 2.0
Flux per pole (m Wb) 6.0 8.0 9.4 10.2 10.8 11.2 11.5
A tuned circuit consisting of a coil having an inductance of 200µ H and a resistance of 20Ω in parallel
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frequency of 1 MHz. Calculate the value of C to give resonance; The dynamic impedance and the Q factor
of the tuned circuit; The current in each branch
Q8. A. What is reactive power? Why is such term not encountered when d-c sources are used in electric
circuit?
B. A transistor amplifier stage comprises a transistor of parameters hie = 800Ω and hfe = 50 and hoe =
20µ S, and bias components and coupling capacitors of negligible effect. The input signal consists of an
e.m.f of 60mV from a source of internal resistance 2.2k Ω and total load on the stage output is 4k Ω.
Determine the current, voltage and power gains of the amplifier stage.
Q9 A. Explain the significance of the root mean square value of an alternating current or voltage wave
Q10 A. By means of a schematic circuit diagram illustrate the peak rectifier. If the supply voltage is v(t) =
Vm Sinwt, what is the voltage across the load resistor?
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Q3. Differentiate between half and full wave rectification. State where half wave rectification may be used
and the purpose for which it is not well adapted. Sketch a bridge connection by which full wave
rectification may be obtained.
Q4. Describe with the aid of a simple sketch the arrangement of the three phase winding of an alternator
showing the neutral point; Explain why for most ships the neutral point is insulated; Explain why in some
installation the neutral point is Earthed.
(i) Burn out; (ii) Starting current; (iii) Starting torque; (iv) Speed.
Q6. A. Describe the effect of the following loads on power factor: - (i) Induction motors; (ii)Partly loaded
motors;(iii) Cage type motors.
B. In a 50-Kav, star-connected, 440-V, 3-phase, 50-Hz alternator, the effective armature resistance is 0.25
ohm per phase. The synchronous reactance is 3.2 ohm per phase and leakage reactance is 0.5 ohm phase.
Determine at rated load and unity power factor: (a) Internal e.m.f E (b) no-load e.m.f E (c) percentage
regulation on full-load (d) value of synchronous reactance which replaces armature reaction.
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Q9. A. Explain the working principal of a 3 phase induction motor. What are the various types of rotors?
B. An 18.65Kw, 6-pole, 50Hz, 3 phase slip ring induction motor runs at 960 rpm on full load with a rotor
current per phase of 35A, allowing 1Kw for mechanical losses, find the resistance per phase of 3-phase
rotor winding.
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simultaneously i. Explain how the emergency installation can be periodically tested.
significance of dynamic and static resistances; B. Draw the circuit of Half-wave rectifier and its output
waveform. A diode whose internal resistance is 20𝛀 is to supply power to 1000 𝛀 load from 110 V (RMS)
source. Calculate (i) peak load current, (ii) DC load current, (iii) AC load current.
Q7. A. Describe the characteristic of a.d.c. generator.
0.05 Wb. Calculate: (i) The speed; (ii) The gross torque developed by the armature
Q8. A. What is back emf Derive the relation for the back emf and the supplied voltage in terms of armature
reactance.
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generator; B. Explain what is likely to occur if the driving power of one A.C. generator suddenly fails when
two generators are running in parallel. What safety devices are usually provided for such events?
Q2. A. Compare methods of obtaining speed regulation of three-phase induction motor generally used in
tankers by means of: i. Rotor resistance; ii. Cascade system; iii. Pole-changing
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Q4. With reference to a 3 speed a.c. cage motor driven cargo winch: Sketch a circuit diagram for a pole
change motor; Describe how speed change and braking are achieved.
Q5. With reference to the condition monitoring of electrical machinery: State TWO important parameters
that may be recorded; Explain how the parameters are measured and what defects may be revealed.
Q6. A. Describe the effect of the following loads on power factor: - (i)Induction motors; (ii)Partly loaded
Determine at rated load and unity power factor: (a) Internal e.m.f E (b) no-load e.m.f E (c) percentage
regulation on full-load (d) value of synchronous reactance which replaces armature reaction.
B. A 100 KVA transformer has 400 turns on the primary and 80 turns on the secondary. The primary and
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bias voltage
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Q1. With reference to alkaline batteries used on board ship.
A. Describe the operation of a battery cell and state the material used; B. Describe how the cells are
mounted to form a battery; C. State the advantages and disadvantages compared with lead-acid batteries.
Q2. A. State the necessary conditions required prior to the synchronizing of electrical alternators.
B. Describe the type of cumulative damage that may be caused when alternators are incorrectly
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Q5. A. Differentiate between series and parallel resonances. Draw impedance characteristics of these
circuits.
B. A 2,000-K VA, 3-phase, 8-pole alternator runs at 750 r.p.m in parallel with other machines on 6,000 V
bus-bars. Find synchronizing power on full-load 0.8 p.f. lagging per mechanical degree of displacement
and the corresponding synchronizing torque. The synchronous reactance is 6 ohm per phase.
Q6. A. What is meant by negative and positive feed backs? Explain the characteristics of negative feedback.
resonates.
If the current per conductor is 100 Amps, determine the electrical power m 3
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B. A 220-V, 3-∅ 4-pole, 50Hz, Y-connected induction motor is rated 3.73 KW The equivalent circuit
parameters are: R1=0.45𝛀, X1=0.8𝛀, R2=0.4𝛀, B0=1/30ohm. The stator core loss is 50W and rotational
loss is 150W. For a slip of 0.04, find (i) input current (ii) p.f. (iii) air-gap power (iv) mechanical power
(v) electro-magnetic torque (vi) output power and (vii) efficiency?
Q9.A. How does change to frequency affect the operation of the transformer? What makes this ratio
Q10.A. Which of the following three motors has the poorest speed regulation: shunt motor, series Motor
and armature current? Sketch graphs showing armature current and speed as functions of time during the
transition from initial to final, steady-state conditions.
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Q1. A. What is “Open loop” & “Close loop”? Discuss the relative advantage of each.
B. Sketch a practical close loop system and describe the loop explaining the meaning of the Terms -
(I)Servo-motor ; (ii)Feedback; (iii)Sensor Element
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Q2. A. State the necessary conditions required prior to the synchronizing of electrical alternators; B.
Describe the type of cumulative damage that may be caused when alternators are incorrectly synchronized;
C. Explain how the damage referred to in (b) can be avoided / reduced.
Q3. The direct on line start of squirrel cage motor is used for most electrical drives on A.C. powered. Ships
Q5. Describe - A. A safety lamp approved as part of slips statutory equipment LIFEBUOY SELF –IGNITING
LIGHTS; B. A self-igniting lamp suitable for attachment to a lifebuoy; C. State the attention required to
maintain them in a satisfactory working condition.
Q6. A. A series circuit having resistance, Inductance and capacitance is to be operated on a constant
voltage supply of available frequency. Indicate graphically how changes will take place in the terms,
Reactive terms, i.e. Capacitive reactance and inductance reactance; B. A resistance of 130 Ω and a
capacitor of 30µF are connected in parallel across a 230 Volt, 50Hz supply. Find the current in each
component, total current, phase angle and the power consumed.
Q7. A. Explain the working principal of a 3 phase induction motor. What are the various types of rotors?
B. An Kw, 6-pole, 50Hz, 3 phase slip ring induction motor runs at 960 rpm on full load with a rotor current
per phase of 35A, allowing 1Kw for mechanical losses, find the resistance per phase of 3-phase rotor
winding.
Q8. Describe how a self-excited AC generator would work.
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Q9. Sketch a graph of starting current, and torque against the speed of rotation for a single cage motor.
B. A 230V motor, which normally develops 10Kw at 1000 rev/min with an efficiency of 85%, is to be used
as a generator. The armature resistance is 0.15Ohm and the shunt field resistance is 220Ohm. If it is
driven at 1080 rev/min and the field current is adjusted to 1.1A by means of the shunt regulator what
output in Kw could be expected as a generator, if the armature copper loss was kept down to that when
running as a motor.
Q10. A. Compare the effectiveness of a current limiting circuit breaker with that of a HRC fuse. B. A coil
having a resistance of 10Ohm, and an inductance of 0.15H is connected in series with a capacitor across
a 100V, 50Hz supply. If the current and the voltage are in phase what will be the value of the current in
the circuit and the voltage drop across the coil.
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connection?
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form; Define the form factor of such a wave form ; B. A total load of 8000 KW at 0.8 power factor is supplied
by two alternators in parallel. One alternator supplies 6000KW at 0.9 power factor. Find the KVA rating of
the other alternator and the power factor.
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supply the current taken is at first 2A, and when the plunger is drawn into the “full-in” position the current
falls to 0.7 A. Calculate the inductance of the solenoid for both positions of the plunger, and the maximum
value of flux-linkages in weber-turns for the “full-in” position of the plunger.
star – delta conversion equation can be derived; B. Three batteries A, B and C have their negative terminals
connected together, between the positive terminals of A and B there is a resistor of 0.5 ohm and between
B and C three is a resistor of 0.3 ohm,
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State TWO important parameters that may be recorded; Explain how the parameters are measured and
what defects may be revealed.
Q6.A. Describe with the aid of a sketch, an isolator for a 3 phase 440V, 20 amp electric supply List the
(i) The efficiencies at full load and at half load for 0.7 power factor
(ii) The Voltage regulations for power factor 0.7 (i) Lagging, (ii) leading
(iii) The secondary terminal voltages corresponding to (i) and (ii)
0.05 Wb. Calculate
(i) The speed; (ii) The gross torque developed by the armature
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Half load;
normal working temperature was 0.11𝛺 Calculate the efficiencies at i. Full load; ii. Half load
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the event of fire. (ii) Suggest remedies for these problems; B. State how the spread of fire may be reduced
Q4. In the event of a failure, of the main electrical power supply on a: ship, an emergency source of power
must be available, state the circuits which must be fed from such a source and discuss the reasons
governing the selection of such circuits.
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Q8. A. Why is it important to maintain high efficiency of operation? And low values of voltages regulation
for power transformers? B. A 100 KVA transformer has 400 turns on the primary and 80 turns on the
secondary. The primary and secondary resistances are 0.3 𝛀 and 0.01 𝛀 respectively, and the
corresponding leakage reactance’s are 1.1 𝛀 and 0.035 𝛀 respectively. The supply voltage is 2200 V.
Calculate:
(i) The equivalent impedance referred to the primary circuit;
lagging and (ii) 0.8 leading
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Q2. Sketch a circuit diagram of an emergency generator power supply system suitable fore passenger
vessel: including in your diagram the essential services supplied. With reference to an emergency
generator statge - Its location; Methods of automatic starting; The time available for starting and
connection of power to switchboard; Angles of heel and trim up to which it must be capable of operating;
The length of time it must be cable of supplying emergency power
A. Burn out; B. Starting current; C. Starting torque; D. Speed.
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Q4. Differentiate with the aid of simple sketches between the following types of electronic circuits - A.
Rectifier circuit; B. Amplifier circuit; C. Oscillator circuit.
Q5. With reference to U.M.S. operations:
A. State with reasons the essential requirements for unattended machinery spaces; B. As second Engineer,
describe how you would respond to the irretrievable failure of the Machinery space fire alarm system whilst
the ship is on voyage.
safety features of the isolator described in the sketch; B. A moving coil ammeter, a thermal ammeter and
a rectifier are connected in series with a resistor across a 110 V sinusoidal a.c. supply. The circuit has a
resistance of 50 𝛀 to current in one direction and, due to the rectifier, an infinite resistance to current in
the reverse direction. Calculate: (i) The readings on the ammeters; (ii) The form and peak factors of the
current wave.
15.3 A; primary power, 525 W; secondary current full load value. Calculate: (i) The efficiencies at full load
and at half load for 0.7 power factor; (ii) The Voltage regulations for power factor 0.7 – Lagging and
leading; (iii) The secondary terminal voltages corresponding to (i) and (ii)
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Half load;
total current taken was 9.8 A, including a shunt carrent of 2.7 A. The resistance of the armature circuit at
normal working temperature was 0.11𝛺 Calculate the efficiencies at - Full load; Half load
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Q2. A. Describe a brush less alternator with a.c. exciter static A.V.R.; B. State the output voltage
characteristics for this type of machine.
Q3. With the aid of sketch describe the main features and principle of operation of a D.C. moving Coil
meter. If such a meter is designed to give full scale deflection with 150 mA, State how it May be
adapted; As an ammeter to read up to 150 A; (ii) As a voltmeter to read up to 150 V.; No calculations
are required.
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form; Define the form factor of such a wave form; B. A total load of 8000 KW at 0.8 power factor is supplied
resonates.
value of flux-linkages in weber-turns for the “full-in” position of the plunger.
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Determine the current values in the two resistors and the power dissipated by them
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A. Rectifier circuit; B. Amplifier circuit; C. Oscillator circuit.
switched on.
B. Explain EACH of the following categories of voltage control - (i) Error operated; (ii) Functional.
Q3. A. Which of the following devices will prevent a DC generator from becoming motorized - i. Over current
relay; ii. Motorization trip; iii. Reverse power relay; iV. Reverse current relay
A. Describe a typical power source; B. Give a typical list of essential services, which must be supplied
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Q6 A.What is back emf Derive the relation for the back emf and the supplied voltage in terms of armature
reactance; B. A three phase induction motor is wound for four poles and is supplied from a 5.0 Hz system.
this torque generally compare with the value of the rated torque? B. A twelve-pole, three-phase, delta-
connected alternator runs at 600 rev/min and supplies a balanced star-connected load. Each phase of the
load is a coil of resistance 35 ohm and inductive reactance 25 ohm. The line terminal voltage of the
alternator is 440V. Determine A) frequency of supply, B) current in each coil, C) current in each phase of
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Describe with sketches as necessary one method of overcoming each of the following Problems - A. High
Q5. A. Describe the circuit breaker for an a.c. generator using a sketch to show how arcing is Controlled;
B. Explain the sequence of events that might occur if the breaker opens on a short circuit and state the
check you would require following such event; C. Give a safe procedure to follow should a main circuit
breaker fail to open under fault Condition
Q6. A. What are factors on which the speed of a motor depends? Discuss them for series and shunt motors.
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A shunt motor supplied at 230 V runs at 900 rpm. When the armature current is 30 A, the resistance of
the armature circuit is 0.4 𝛀, calculate the resistance required in series with the armature circuit to reduce
the speed to 500 rpm. Assume that the armature current is 25 Amps.
Q7. A. Describe the possible causes and the effect of running a three phase motor with one phase open
circuited.
Q8. A. Sketch a simplified circuit of a reverse power relay explain why there is a time delay incorporated
before the reverse power relay operates; B. A twelve-pole, three-phase, delta-connected alternator runs
at 600 rev/min and supplies a balanced star-connected load. Each phase of the load is a coil of resistance
35 ohm and inductive reactance 25 ohm. The line terminal voltage of the alternator is 440V. Determine A.
frequency of supply, B. current in each coil, C. current in each phase of the alternator, D. total power
supplied to the load.
Q9. A. Describe the effects of changes in speed, rotor current and torque as load is applied to an induction
motor.
B. How does the motor adjust its stator current with changes in mechanical load?;
A shunt motor runs at 900 rev/min when connected to a 440 V supply, the armature current being 60 A
and armature resistance 0.4 ohm. At what speed will it run on a 220 V supply with an current of 40 A.
Assume 60 percent reduction in flux for the 220 V connection.
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respect of the following - A. Rotor construction; B. Torque characteristic; C. Speed variation.
form; Define the form factor of such a wave form; B. A total load of 8000 KW at 0.8 power factor is supplied
Vra Sin wt, what is the voltage across the load resisto? ; B. A battery-charging circuit is shown below in
Fig. The forward resistance of the diode can be considered negligible and the reverse resistance infinite.
The internal resistance of the battery is negligible. Calculate the necessary value of the variable resistance
R so that the battery charging current is 1.0 A.
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B. A 100 KVA transformer has 400 turns on the primary and 80 turns on the secondary. The primary
and secondary resistances are 0.3 𝛀 and 0.01 𝛀 respectively, and the corresponding leakage reactance’s
are 1.1 𝛀 and 0.035 𝛀 respectively. The supply voltage is 2200 V. Calculate:
(i) The equivalent impedance referred to the primary circuit; ii) The voltage regulation and secondary
terminal voltage for full load having a power factor of (i) 0.8 lagging and (ii) 0.8 leading.
B. The low-voltage release of an a.c. motor-starter consists of a solenold into which an iron plunger is
value of flux-linkages in Weber-turns for the “full-in” position of the plunger.
Determine the current values in the two resistors and the power dissipated by them
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1.Rectifier circuit; 2.Amplifier circuit; 3.Oscillator circuit.
Q4. A. In a.c. generators, voltage dip occurs in two stages - I. Sketch a voltage-time graph showing the
pattern of voltage dip; II. Referring to this graph, state with reasons the effect on the electrical system of
a small power installation when a large load is suddenly switched on; B. Explain EACH of the following
categories of voltage control - (i) Error operated; (ii) Functional.
Q5. Which of the following devices will prevent a DC generator from becoming motorized?
A. Over current relay; B. Motorization trip; C. Reverse power relay; D. Reverse current relay; Give a detailed
explanations as to why other options were not considered.
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(i) The efficiencies at full load and at half load for 0.7 power factor; (ii) The Voltage regulations for power
factor 0.7 – Lagging and leading; (iii) The secondary terminal voltages corresponding to (i) and (ii)
Q8. The armature and field resistances of a 220V shunt motor are 0.25 and 110 ohms respectively and,
when running on no load, the motor takes 6A, calculate the losses attributable to iron, friction and windage
and assuming this value to rmain constant on loads, determine the efficiency when the current supplied is
62A.
Q9. A 3-phase transformer has 560 turns on the primary and 42 turns on the secondary. The primary
windings are connected to a line voltage of 6.6 Kv, calculated the secondary line voltage when the
transformer is connected
A. Star Delta; B. Delta-Star
Q10. two shunt generators X and Y work in parallel. theri external characteristics may be assumed to be
liner over their normal working range. The terminal voltage of X falls from 265V on no load to 230V. When
delivering 350A to the bus bars, while the voltage falls from 270V on no load to 240V when delivering
400A to the bus bars, calculate the current which each machines delivers when they share a common load
of 500A, what is the bus bar voltage under this condition and power delivered by each machine?
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short circuit tests?;What is meant by equivalent resistance?
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Three batteries A, B and C have their negative terminals connected together, between the positive terminals
of A and B there is a resistor of 0.5 ohm and between B and C three is a resistor of 0.3 ohm,
Battery A 105 V, Internal resistance 0.25 ohm
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Q1. Sketch a standby battery charging/discharging circuit; Describe the circuit sketched, making special
reference to how battery charge is maintained and how it operates upon loss of main power.
B. (i) Sketch a reverse power trip. (ii) Explain briefly the principle on which the operation of this power
obtained from it; B. Suggest a substitute in the event of synchroscope and stand by light failure.
Rectifier circuit; Amplifier circuit; Oscillator circuit.
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Q7. Describe the no-load saturation characteristic of a.d.c. generator.
A 4-pole machine running at 1500 r.p.m. has an armature with 80 skits abd 6 conductors per pole. The
If the current per conductor is 100 Amps, determine the electrical power
Q8. What is a commutator? Discuss its rectifying action in detail.
Calculate the e.m.f. generated by a 4-pole, wave wound armature having 40 slots with 18 conductors per
slot when driven at 1000 r.p.m. The flux per pole is 0.015 wb.
Q9. Discuss different methods of speed control of a d.c. series motor by adjusting field ampere turns.
B .A 230 V, d.c. shunt motor runs at 1000 r.p.m and takes 5 amperes. The armature resistance of the
motor is 0.025𝛀 and shunt field resistance is 230 𝛀 Calculate the drop in speed when the motor is
loaded and takes the line current of 41 amperes. Neglect armature reaction.
Q10. Why is a synchronous motor not self stating; What are the various ways in which it can be started ?
A 500V, single phase synchronous motor gives a net output mechanical power of 7.46kW and operates at
0.9 pf lagging, Its effective resistance is () the iron and friction losses are 500w and excitation losses are
800w, calculates the armature current and the commercial efficiency.
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Q1. A. What are the causes of overheating of an induction motor? B. What preventive measures are
provided against damage to an induction motor in installed condition? C. What is the purpose of ' fuse
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back up protection' provided to an induction motor? D. How does an induction motor develop torque? E.
What is the condition to be satisfied for achieving maximum running torque in an induction motor?
Q5. A. Describe the circuit breaker for an a.c. generator using a sketch to show how arcing is Controlled.
breaker fail to open under fault Condition.
Q6. Explain the significance of the root mean square value of an alternating current or voltage wave form;
Define the form factor of such a wave form.
Vm Sin Wt, what is the voltage across the load resistor?
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Q8. Why is it important to maintain high efficiency of operation?
And low values of voltages regulation for power transformers?
1.1 𝛀 and 0.035 𝛀 respectively. The supply voltage is 2200 V. Calculate - (i) The equivalent impedance
referred to the primary circuit; (ii) The voltage regulation and secondary terminal voltage for full load
having a power factor of (i) 0.8 lagging and (ii) 0.8 leading.
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Q1. Sketch and describe the method of speed control of synchronous motors by variable frequency.
State the advantages of this method over the other methods of speed control.
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Q4. A. Sketch a main engine shaft driven generator arrangement with ‘an electronic system for frequency
correction; B. Describe the operation of the generator arrangement sketched in A
Q7. Why is it important to maintain high efficiency of operation?
And low values of voltages regulation for power transformers?
referred to the primary circuit; The voltage regulation and secondary terminal voltage for full load having
a power factor of (i) 0.8 lagging and (ii) 0.8 leading.
Q8. What is meant by i.)Voltage Stabilization, ii.) Filter choke, iii.) Impedance, iv.) Rectification, vi.) Grid
bias voltage
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Q4. A. Describe with the aid of a simple sketch the arrangement of the three phase winding of an
alternator showing the neutral point; Explain why for most ships the neutral point is insulated; Explain
why in some installation the neutral point is Earthed.
Q6. Explain the significance of the root mean square value of an alternating current or voltage wave form
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resonates.
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tankers by means of: Rotor resistance; Cascade system; Pole-changing; Give examples where each system
may be employed with advantage.
short circuit tests?; What is meant by equivalent resistance?
Q5. With reference to the condition monitoring of electrical machinery; State TWO important parameters
Q6. A. Describe the effect of the following loads on power factor - (i) Induction motors; (ii)Partly loaded
motors; (iii) Cage type motors.
B. In a 50-kAV, star-connected, 440-V, 3-phase, 50-Hz alternator, the effective armature resistance is
0.25 ohm per phase. The synchronous reactance is 3.2 ohm per phase and leakage reactance is 0.5 ohm
phase. Determine at rated load and unity power factor - A. Internal e.m.f; B. no-load e.m.f E; C. percentage
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Q9. What is meant by i.) Voltage Stabilization, ii.) Filter choke, iii.) Impedance, iv.) Rectification, vi.) Grid
bias voltage
B.A 440V shunt motor tenets an armature current of 30A at 700 rev/min. The armature resistance is
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insulated neutral system; C. Describe how the earthed neutral system is Earthed;D .Compare the use of an
insulated neutral system as opposed to the use of an Earthed neutral System with regard to the risk of
Q2. A. (i) Describe the characteristics of a d.c. motor; (ii) Explain the advantages of such a motor for
deck machinery; B. Describe with the aid of a sketch a control system for the motor in A.
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check you would require following such event. C. Give a safe procedure to follow should a main circuit
Q6. A. What is meant by negative and positive feed backs? Explain the characteristics of negative
feedback.
resonates.
B.A 220-V, 3-∅ 4-pole, 50Hz, Y-connected induction motor is rated 3.73 KW The equivalent circuit
parameters are:

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windings respectively. If the secondary voltage is 220 V, calculate - (i)Primary voltage; (ii)Primary and
secondary currents; (iii) Maximum value of flux
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connection?
B. Describe the method of safely connecting the arrangement sketched in A to the shore Supply?
Q2. With reference to electronic control systems - Draw a simple block diagram for temperature control;
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Q8A. What is back emf Derive the relation for the back emf and the supplied voltage in terms of armature
reactance.
Calculate - The synchronous speed; The speed of the rotor when the slip is 4 per cent; The motor frequency
when the speed of the rotor is 600 r.p.m
B. The star-connected rotor of an induction motor has a stand-still resistance of 4.5 ohms/phase and a
resistance of 0.5𝛀/phase. The motor has an induced emf of 50 V between the slip-rings at stand-still on
open circuit when connected to its normal supply voltage. Find the current in each phase and the power
factor at start when the slip-ring is short-circuited.
Q10. A. List the factor that determines the maximum developed torque of the induction motor. How does
the motor adjust to its stator current changed in mechanical load?
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ohm. The line terminal voltage of the alternator is 440V. Determine A. frequency of supply, B. current in
each coil, C. current in each phase of the alternator, D. total power supplied to the load.
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Q1. With reference to the provision of a shore electrical supply to a ship - A. Sketch an arrangement for
taking A.C. shore supply and checks to be carried out prior Taking shore connection? B. Describe the
method of safely connecting the arrangement sketched in A. to the shore Supply?
Q2. With reference to U.M.S. operations - A. State with reasons the essential requirements for
unattended machinery spaces; B. As second Engineer, describe how you would respond to the
irretrievable failure of the Machinery space fire alarm system whilst the ship is on voyage.
Q3. Direct on line starting for large induction motors such as those for bow thrust units, may not be
viable.
A. State the reasons for this; B. Sketch a starting system that may be used for such motors; C. Describe
the starting method sketched in B..
Q4. A In a.c. generators, voltage dip occurs in two stages. Sketch a voltage-time graph showing the
pattern of voltage dip. Referring to this graph, state with reasons the effect on the electrical system of a
small power installation when a large load is suddenly switched on.
B. Explain EACH of the following categories of voltage control - (i) Error operated; (ii) Functional.
Over current relay; Motorization trip; Reverse power relay; Reverse current relay; B. Give a detailed
explanations as to why other options were not considered.
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Q6. A. Differentiate between series and parallel resonances. Draw impedance characteristics of these
circuits.
B. A 2,000-K VA, 3-phase, 8-pole alternator runs at 750 r.p.m in parallel with other machines on 6,000
V bus-bars. Find synchronizing power on full-load 0.8 p.f. lagging per mechanical degree of
displacement and the corresponding synchronizing torque. The synchronous reactance is 6 ohm per
phase.
Q7. A. Distinguish between power efficiency and all-day efficiency. Why is all-day efficiency considered
more reasonable basis for comparison than ordinary efficiency.
B. The no-load current of a transformer is 5.0 Amps, power factor 0.25 when supplied at 235 V, 50 Hz.
Turns on the primary winding is 200. Calculate A. the maximum value of flux in the core, B. the core loss.
motor is 0.025𝛀 and shunt field resistance is 230 𝛀 Calculate the drop in speed when the motor is
loaded and takes the line current of 41 amperes. Neglect armature reaction.
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the event of fire; (ii) Suggest remedies for these problems. B. State how the spread of fire may be reduced
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Q3. Diesel electric propulsion, is now being chosen as the power plant for an increasingly wide variety
of vessels. Sketch a simple layout of such an installation. Explain the advantages of selecting such a
plant.
Q8. Why is it important to maintain high efficiency of operation? And low values of voltages regulation for
power transformers?
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the event of fire; (ii) Suggest remedies for these problems. B. State how the spread of fire may be reduced
respect of the following - A. Rotor construction, B. torque characteristic, C. speed variation.
Q5. A. What are factors on which the speed of a motor depends? Discuss them for series and shunt
motors.
B. A shunt motor supplied at 230 V runs at 900 rpm. When the armature current is 30 A, the resistance
of the armature circuit is 0.4 𝛀, calculate the resistance required in series with the armature circuit to
reduce the speed to 500 rpm. Assume that the armature current is 25 Amps.
Q6. A. Describe the materials used as conductors in cables; Conductor as the name suggest should be
able to conduct electricity with negligible resistance.
A section of a supply cable AB 1km long has a fault to earth such that, when end B is disconnected, the
resistance measurement form end A to earth is 5 ohm. When end A is disconnected, the resistance reading
from end B to earth is 3 ohm. The length of the cable AB has a resistance reading from end B to earth is
3 ohm. The length of the cable AB has a resistance of 4 ohm when intact. Find the distance of the fault
from end A.
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before the reverse power relay operates
Q9. A. Describe the effects of changes in speed, rotor current and torque as load is applied to an induction
motor.
B. How does the motor adjust its stator current with changes in mechanical load?; C. A shunt motor runs
at 900 rev/min when connected to a 440 V supply, the armature current being 60 A and armature
resistance 0.4 ohm. At what speed will it run on a 220 V supply with an current of 40 A. Assume 60 percent
reduction in flux for the 220 V connection.
Q10. Diesel electric propulsion, is now being chosen as the power plant for an increasingly wide variety
of vessels. Sketch a simple layout of such an installation. Explain the advantages of selecting such a
plant.
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Q6. A. What design factor limits the maximum torque of a d-c motor? Of an a-c motor?
B. A shunt motor runs on no load at 700 r/min off a 440 V supply. The resistance of the shunt circuit is
Shunt current A. 0.5 0.75 1.0 1.25 1.5 1.75 2.0
Flux per pole (m WB. 6.0 8.0 9.4 10.2 10.8 11.2 11.5
B. A tuned circuit consisting of a coil having an inductance of 200µ H and a resistance of 20Ω in parallel
frequency of 1 MHz. calculate the value of C to give resonance; The dynamic impedance and the Q factor
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Q8. A. what is reactive power? Why is such term not encountered when d-c sources are used in electric
circuit?A transistor amplifier stage comprises a transistor of parameters hie = 800Ω hfe = 50 and hoe =
20µ S, and bias components and coupling capacitors of negligible effect. KΩ, and the total load on the
stage output is 4 kΩ. Determine the current, voltage and power gains of the amplifier stage.
Q10. A. By means of a schematic circuit diagram illustrate the peak rectifier. If the supply voltage is v(t)
= Vm Sin Wt, what is the voltage across the load resistor?
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C. Explain how the damage referred to in B. can be avoided / reduced; D. For two alternators operating in
parallel state the consequences of:
(i) Reduced torque from the prime mover of one machine; (ii)Reduced excitation on one machine.
main power. Include in your answer - A. Means of obtaining D.C. charging supply from a.c. mains; B. A
must provide power.
Q6. Compare the series and parallel resonance circuits. Find the frequency at which the following circuit
resonates.
Q8. A. What is slip? What are the factors on which the torque of a induction motor depends? B. Calculate
the pitch factors Kp for a wipding having 24 stator slots, 4 poles, when the coil span is 1 to 6.
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secondary currents; Maximum value of flux
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Q2. A. (i) Describe the characteristics of a d.c. motor. (ii) Explain the advantages of such a motor for
deck machinery.; B. Describe with the aid of a sketch a control system for the motor in A..
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Q6. A. Explain what is meant by the terms wave form, frequency and average value; B.A moving coil
ammeter, a thermal ammeter and a rectifier are connected in series with a resistor across a 110 V
sinusoidal a.c. supply. The circuit has a resistance of 50𝛀 to current in one direction and, due to the
rectifier, an infinite resistance to current in the reverse direction. Calculate - (i) The readings on the
ammeters; (ii) The form and peak factors of the current wave.
15.3 A; primary power, 525 W; secondary current full load value. Calculate - (i) The efficiencies at full load
and at half load for 0.7 power factor; (ii) The Voltage regulations for power factor 0.7 (i) Lagging, (ii)
leading; (iii) The secondary terminal voltages corresponding to (i) and (ii)
0.05 Wb. Calculate
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is 2.9 Kw, assuming the power factor of the load to be 0.8. Calculate the efficiency on
(i) Full load; (ii) Half load;
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(i) The efficiencies at full load and at half load for 0.7 power factor; (ii) The Voltage regulations for power
factor 0.7 (i) Lagging, (ii)leading; (iii) The secondary terminal voltages corresponding to (i) and (ii)
0.05 Wb. Calculate
B. The primary and secondary windings of a 500 kVA transformer have resistance of 0.42 and 0.0019
is 2.9 kW, assuming the power factor of the load to be 0.8. Calculate the efficiency on - (i) Full load; (ii)
Half load;
Q10. A 100 kW, 460 V shunt generator was run as a motor on no load at its rated voltage and speed. The
total current taken was 9.8 A, including a shunt carrent of 2.7 A. The resistance of the armature circuit at
DECEMBER 2011
Q1. A. Sketch a main engine shaft driven generator arrangement with ‘an electronic system for frequency
correction. B. Describe the operation of the generator arrangement sketched in A)
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Q3. A. Sketch a circuit diagram for an automatic voltage regulator illustrating how the A. V.R. utilizes a
Silicon-controlled rectifier to control the excitation system for an alternator; B. Describe how the A. V.R.
0.05 Wb. Calculate
Q8. A. List the factors that determine the starting torque of he three-phase induction motor. How does
B. A three-phase induction motor is will for four poles and is supplied from a 50 Hz system Calculate:
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i) the synchronous speed; ii) the speed of the rotor when the slip is 4 per cent; iii) the rotor frequency
when the speed of the rotor is 600 r/min
Q9. A. Describe the situations in which hand regulation might be desirable for operation of generators.
NOVEMBER 2011
Q1. A. Explain why it is necessary to have reverse power protection for alternators intended for Operation;
meter. If such a meter is designed to give full scale deflection with 150 mA, State how it May be
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adapted; As an ammeter to read up to 150 A; (ii) As a voltmeter to read up to 150 V.; No calculations
are required.
Q4.With reference to U.M.S. operations:
Q5. With reference to preferential tripping in a marine electrical distribution systemA. State why this
facility is required; B. With the aid of a sketch, describe a typical arrangement to provide three stages of
tripping as an instantaneous protection against short circuit.
Q6. A. Describe the effect of the following loads on power factor - (i)Induction motors;(ii)Partly loaded
B. In a 50-kAV, star-connected, 440-V, 3-phase, 50-Hz alternator, the effective armature resistance is
0.25 ohm per phase. The synchronous reactance is 3.2 ohm per phase and leakage reactance is 0.5 ohm
phase. Determine at rated load and unity power factor - A) Internal e.m.f E B) no-load e.m.f E C)
percentage regulation on full-load D) value of synchronous reactance which replaces armature reaction.

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Q9. What is meant by i.)Voltage Stabilization, ii.) Filter choke, iii.) Impedance, iv.) Rectification, vi.) Grid
bias voltage
OCTOBER 2011
Q2. A. Describe with the aid of a simple sketch the arrangement of the three phase winding of an
alternator showing the neutral point; Explain why for most ships the neutral point is insulated; Explain
why in some installation the neutral point is Earthed.

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Q4. A. what is intrinsic electric safety? B. can live maintenance be done on intrinsically safe circuits?C.
Describe intrinsically safe equipment used on board ship.
Q5. A. (i) Sketch a diagrammatic arrangement of a static or self-excited alternator.; (ii) Describe the
operation of the self-excited alternator; B. state why the voltage dip is less in the self-excited alternator
than in brushless or conventional alternators.
Q6. A. What are factors on which the speed of a motor depends? Discuss them for series and shunt motors.
B. A shunt motor supplied at 230 V runs at 900 rpm. When the armature current is 30 A, the resistance of
the armature circuit is 0.4 𝛀, calculate the resistance required in series with the armature circuit to reduce
the speed to 500 rpm. Assume that the armature current is 25 Amps
Q7. A. Derive an expression for the e.m.f induced in an a.c. generator.
B. A 3000 KVA, 6 pole alternators runs at 1000 r.p.m in parallel with other machines on 330G V bus-bars.
The synchronous reactance is 25%. Calculate the synchronizing power for one mechanical degree of
displacement and the corresponding synchronizing torque.
Q8. A. Explain the purpose of interlopes and state their magnetic polarity relative to the main poles of
both generators and motors.
A 200V, long-shunt compound-wound generator has a full-load output of 20kW. The various resistances
are as follows; armature (including brush contact) 0.15 ohm, series field 0.025 ohm, interlope field 0.028
ohm, shunt field (including the field-regulator resistancE. 115ohm. The iron losses at full load are 780W,
and the friction and wind age losses 590W. Calculate the efficiency at full load.
Q9. A 72 KVA transformer supplies A. a heating and lighting load of 12 KW at unity power factor B. a motor
load of 70 kVA at 0.766 (lagging) power factor. Calculate the minimum rating of the power-factor
improvement capacitors which must be connected in the circuit the ensure that the transformer does not
become overloaded.
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Q10. Evaluate for a frequency of 15 kHz, the amplification and the phase difference between input and
output signals of a voltage amplifier using a triode having an amplification factor of 48 and a mutual
conductance of 1.2 m A/V with an anode-load resistant of 160 k𝛀. The output p.d. is fed by a coupling
capacitor of negligible reactance to a subsequent circuit of resistance 480 k𝛀 and the total shunt
capacitance is 90µ F.
SEPTEMBER 2011
Q1.A. Sketch a main engine shaft driven generator arrangement with ‘an electronic system for frequency
correction; B. Describe the operation of the generator arrangement sketched in A..
Q2. With reference to preferential tripping in a marine electrical distribution systemA. State why this
facility is required; B. With the aid of a sketch, describe a typical arrangement to provide three stages of
tripping as an instantaneous protection against short circuit.
Q3. What is meant by i.)Voltage Stabilization, ii.) Filter choke,; (iii.) Impedance, iv.) Rectification, v.) Grid
bias voltage
Q4. Explain the meaning of “p” and “n” type semi-conductor materials and give a brief description of the
mechanism by which current passes through them.
Describe each component shown in the diagram in A.
to the rectifier, an infinite resistance to current in the reverse direction. Calculate - (i) The readings on
the ammeters; (ii) The form and peak factors of the current wave.
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Q7. A. What is silicon controlled rectifier (SCR)? How is the breakover voltage of the SCR defined?
Q8. (. List the factors that determine the starting torque of he three-phase induction motor. How does this
torque generally compare with the value of the rated torque?
B. A three-phase induction motor is would for four poles and is supplied from a 50 Hz system Calculate:
i) the synchronous speed; ii) the speed of the rotor when the slip is 4 per cent; iii) the rotor frequency
when the speed of the rotor is 600 r/min
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tankers by means of: Rotor resistance; Cascade system; Pole-changing
Q4. With reference to a 3 speed a.c. cage motor driven cargo winch:Sketch a circuit diagram for a pole
B.A total load of 8000 KW at 0.8 power factor is supplied by two alternators in parallel. One alternator

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Q9. A. Explain the preference for a 60 Hz system. Describe the dangers of running a 50 Hz system from a
60 Hz supply; B. A ring-main, 900m long, is supplied at a point A at a p.d. of 220V. At a point B, 240m
from A, a load of 45A is drawn from the main, and at a point C, 580m from A, measured in the some
direction, a load of 78A is taken from the main. If the resistance of the main (lead and return) is 0.25 ohm
per kilometre, calculate the current which will flow in each direction round the main from the supply point
A and the potential difference across the main, at the load where it is lowest.
Q10. What is direct-connected alternator? How is a direct-connected exciter arranged in an alternator?
Sketch a graph of starting current, and torque against the speed of rotation for a single cage motor.
A 440V shunt motor takes an armature current of 30A at 700 rev.min. The armature resistance is 0.7
ohm. If the flux is suddenly reduced 20 per cent, to what value will the armature current rise
momentarily? Assuming unchanged resisting torque to motion, what will be the new steady values of
speed and armature current? Sketch graphs showing armature current and speed as functions of time
during the transition from initial to final, steady-state conditions.
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Q1.A. Explain why it is necessary to have reverse power protection for alternators intended for Operation.;
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meter. If such a meter is designed to give full scale deflection with 150 Ma, State how it May be
adapted:;As an ammeter to read up to 150 A; (ii) As a voltmeter to read up to 150 V.; No calculations
are required.
Q4.With reference to U.M.S. operations - A. State with reasons the essential requirements for unattended
Q5.With reference to preferential tripping in a marine electrical distribution system:
A. State why this facility is required; B. With the aid of a sketch, describe a typical arrangement to provide
three stages of tripping as an instantaneous protection against short circuit.
Q6. Explain the significance of the root mean square value of an alternating current or voltage wave form;
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connection?; B. Describe the method of safely connecting the arrangement sketched in A. to the shore
Supply?
Q4. With reference to an emergency source of electrical power in cargo ships:- A. Describe a typical power
source; B. Give a typical list of essential services, which must be supplied simultaneously; C. Explain how
Q6. Explain the significance of the root mean square value of an alternating current or voltage wave form.
Define the form factor of such a wave form
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power transformers?
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MARCH 2011
Q1.With reference to the provision of a shore electrical supply to a ship:
Supply?
Q3.Diesel electric propulsion is now being chosen as the power plant for an increasingly wide variety of
Describe with sketches as necessary one method of overcoming each of the following Problems: A. High
Q6. Explain how rotating magnetic field is produced in three phase winding with three phase supply. A 4-
pole, 3-phase induction motor operates from a supply whose frequency is 50 Hz. Calculate (i) Speed at
which the magnetic field of the stator is rotating, (ii) speed of the rotor when the slip is 0.04, (iii) the
frequency of the rotor current when the slip is 0.03.
Q7. Compare the series and parallel resonance circuits. Find the frequency at which the following circuit
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Q9. What is meant by i.)Voltage Stabilization, ii.) Filter choke, iii.) Impedance, iv.) Rectification, v.) Grid
bias voltage
Q10. A. A 440V shunt motor tenets an armature current of 30A at 700 rev/min. The armature resistance
is 0.7ohm. If the flux is suddenly reduced by 20 per cent, to what value will the armature current rise
FEBRUARY 2011
generator.
tankers by means of: Rotor resistance; Cascade system; Pole-changing
change motor,; Describe how speed change and braking are achieved.
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Define the form factor of such a wave form; B.A total load of 8000 KW at 0.8 power factor is supplied by
two alternators in parallel. One alternator supplies 6000KW at 0.9 power factor. Find the KVA rating of the
other alternator and the power factor.
B. A 440 V load of 400 KW at 0.8 (lagging) power factors is jointly supplied by two alternators A and B.
The KW load on A is 150 KW and the kVAr load on B is 150 KVAr (lagging Determine the Kw load on B, the
kVAr load on A the power factor of operation on each machine and the current loading of each machine.
60 Hz supply.
B. A ring-main, 900m long, is supplied at a point A at a p.d. of 220V. At a point B, 240m from A, a load
of 45A is drawn from the main, and at a point C, 580m from A, measured in the some direction, a load of
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Q1. With reference to the provision of a shore electrical supply to a shipA. Sketch an arrangement for
taking A.C. shore supply and checks to be carried out prior Taking shore connection? B. Describe the
method of safely connecting the arrangement sketched in A. to the shore Supply?
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B.Compare the series and parallel resonance circuits. Find the frequency at which the following circuit
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Q1.A. Explain why it is necessary to have reverse power protection for alternators intended for Operation.
(i) Sketch a reverse power trip; (ii) Explain briefly the principle on which the operation of this power trip
is based and how tripping is activated.
meter. If such a meter is designed to give full scale deflection with 150 Ma, State how it May be
adapted:As an ammeter to read up to 150 A.; As a voltmeter to read up to 150 V; No calculations are
required.
Q4. With reference to U.M.S. operations - A. State with reasons the essential requirements for unattended
Q5. With reference to preferential tripping in a marine electrical distribution system:
Q6. A. Describe the effect of the following loads on power factor:
(i)Induction motors; (ii)Partly loaded motors; (iii) Cage type motors.
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A. Internal e.m.f E ; B. no-load e.m.f E ; C. percentage regulation on full-load ; D. value of synchronous
reactance which replaces armature reaction.
power transformers?
B.A 100 KVA transformer has 400 turns on the primary and 80 turns on the secondary. The primary and
bias voltage
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Q1. Describe A. A safety lamp approved as part of slips statutory equipment LIFEBUOY SELF –IGNITING
LIGHTS; B. A self-igniting lamp suitable for attachment to a lifebuoy; C. State the attention required to
Q2. With reference to electronic control systems
Draw a simple block diagram for temperature control; Describe each component shown in the diagram in
a.
Q3. Discuss the suitability and limitations of the following insulating materials for use on board ships and
state suitable application in each case. Particular reference should be made to the influence of
environment and its 105 effect on deterioration in service - Pure rubber; Paper; Mica; Porcelain; Ebonite
Q5. Why upon heavy impact loading self-excited compounded alternator provide the best response in
limiting voltage dip and recovery time.
Q6. A. Define following terms with reference to alternating currents - Cycle; Time-period; Frequency; Peak
factor
B. A heater unit of inductance has a resistance of 6.5 ohms and is intended for use with 100V mains. For
what 50Hz voltage would it be suitable when placed in series with an external apparatus, of negligible
resistance, having an inductance of 0.01H. If the frequency rises by 5 per cent and this voltage remains
constant, what constant, what would be the resulting change or voltage at the heater terminals?
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circuited.
Q8. A. Describe the materials used as conductors in cables; Conductor as the name suggest should be
able to conduct electricity with negligible resistance.
A section of a supply cable AB 1km long has a fault to earth such that, when end B is disconnected, the
resistance measurement form end A to earth is 5 ohm. When end Ais disconnected, the resistance reading
from end B to earth is 3 ohm. The length of the cable AB has a resistance reading from end B to earth is
3 ohm. The length of the cable AB has a resistance of 4 ohm when intact. Find the distance of the fault
from end A.
Q10. A. Describe the effects of changes in speed, rotor current and torque as load is applied to an
induction motor; B. How does the motor adjust its stator current with changes in mechanical load?
C. A shunt motor runs at 900 rev/min when connected to a 440 V supply, the armature current being 60
A and armature resistance 0.4 ohm. At what speed will it run on a 220 V supply with an current of 40 A.
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Q1. Differentiate with the aid of simple sketches between the following types of electronic circuits; Rectifier
circuit; Amplifier circuit; Oscillator circuit.
Q3. Explain the matching of an induction electric motor to a pump required for main circulating duty, with
the aid of pump characteristic and torque/ship diagrams.
Q4 Differentiate with the aid of simple sketches between the following types of electronic circuits; Rectifier
circuit; Amplifier circuit; Oscillator circuit.
Q6. A. Explain what is meant by the terms wave form, frequency and average value.
a 110 V sinusoidal a.c. supply. The circuit has a resistance of 50𝛀 to current in one direction and, due to
the rectifier, an infinite resistance to current in the reverse direction. Calculate:
(i) The readings on the ammeters;(ii) The form and peak factors of the current wave.
power transformers?
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Q10. A. What is the effect on the field flux of an alternator current in the synchronous motor that leads
the terminals voltage/
B. If an alternator supplies the following loads: A. 200Kw lighting load at utility power factor, B. 400KW
induction-motor load at 0.8 (lagging), power factor, C. 200KW synchronous-motor load, find the power
factor of the synchronous-motor load, to give an overall power factor of 0.97 (lagging).
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Supply?
Q3.Diesel electric propulsion, is now being chosen as the power plant for an increasingly wide variety of
vessels; Sketch a simple layout of such an installation. Explain the advantages of selecting such a plant.
Q7. A. Sketch an proportional plus integral (P+I) control loop.
resonates.
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Q8. A. Explain the potential hazards if liquid-cooled transformers are used. What are the losses in
transformers? Mention the various factors which affect these losses.
B. In a 25 KVA, 3300/233 V, single phase transformer, the iron and full-load Cu. Losses are respectively
350 and 400 watts. Calculate the efficiency at half-full load, 0.8 power factor.
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Q1.A. Explain why it is necessary to have reverse power protection for alternators intended for Operation.
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(i) Sketch a reverse power trip; (ii) Explain briefly the principle on which the operation of this power trip
is based and How tripping is activated.
meter. If such a meter is designed to give full scale deflection with 150 A, State how it May be adapted -
As an ammeter to read up to 150 A; As a voltmeter to read up to 150 V. No calculations are required.
Q4.With reference to U.M.S. operations - A. State with reasons the essential requirements for unattended
Q6. A. Describe the effect of the following loads on power factor - (i)Induction motors; (ii)Partly loaded
motors; (iii) Cage type motors.
Determine at rated load and unity power factor:
A. Internal e.m.f E B. no-load e.m.f E C. percentage regulation on full-load D. value of synchronous
reactance which replaces armature reaction.
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Q8. Why is it important to maintain high efficiency of operation? ; And low values of voltages regulation
1.1 𝛀 and 0.035 𝛀 respectively. The supply voltage is 2200 V. Calculate:
(i) The equivalent impedance referred to the primary circuit; The voltage regulation and secondary terminal
voltage for full load having a power factor of (i) 0.8 lagging and (ii) 0.8 leading.
bias voltage
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(i) Sketch a reverse power trip. (ii) Explain briefly the principle on which the operation of this power trip
is based and How tripping is activated.
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meter. If such a meter is designed to give full scale deflection with 150 Ma, State how it May be adapted:
As an ammeter to read up to 150 A; As a voltmeter to read up to 150 V. No calculations are required.
Q4. With reference to U.M.S. operations- A. State with reasons the essential requirements for unattended
circuited.
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Q1. With reference to alkaline batteries used on board ship- A. Describe the operation of a battery cell
and state the material used; B. Describe how the cells are mounted to form a battery; C. State the
advantages and disadvantages compared with lead-acid batteries.
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(i) Reduced torque from the prime mover of one machine; (ii)Reduced excitation on one machine.
Q4. Explain the meaning of “p” and “n” type semi-conductor materials and give a brief description of the
mechanism by which current passes through them.
Q6. A. Derive the expression for current and voltage relations between line and phase values in the star
and delta cases. Draw vector diagram. Three impedances Z = 5 + j4 are connected in the form of a delta
to three loads of a balanced 3-phase circuit. The line voltage is 120 volts. Find A. the phase current, B.
power factor, C. the volt-ampere in the circuit
Q7. A resistor of ohm value 3 ohms is connected in series with a coil of inductance 0.1 H and resistance
1 ohm. If 100 V at a frequency of 50 Hz is applied to the circuit find the current flowing.
B. A 220-V, 3-∅ 4-pole, 50Hz, Y-connected induction motor is rated 3.73 KW The equivalent circuit
parameters are:

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windings respectively. If the secondary voltage is 220 V, calculate - (i)Primary voltage; (ii)Primary and
secondary currents; Maximum value of flux
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(i) Reduced torque from the prime mover of one machine. (ii)Reduced excitation on one machine.
Q4. A. Sketch a circuit diagram of a push button direct on line contactor starter for a three phase
Incorporating overload and short circuit protection. B. Indicate, on a sketch of the typical characteristic
curves of current and torque against Speed, disadvantages of a direct on line start squirrel cage induction
motor.
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Q5. Describe A. A safety lamp approved as part of slips statutory equipment LIFEBUOY SELF –IGNITING
LIGHTS; B. A self-igniting lamp suitable for attachment to a lifebuoy. State the attention required to
Q6. Differentiate between series and parallel resonances. Draw impedance characteristics of these circuits.
B. A 2,000-K VA, 3-phase, 8-pole alternator runs at 750 r.p.m in parallel with other machines on 6,000 V
bus-bars. Find synchronizing power on full-load 0.8 p.f. lagging per mechanical degree of displacement
and the corresponding synchronizing torque. The synchronous reactance is 6 ohm per phase.
Q7. Discuss different methods of speed control of a d.c. series motor by adjusting field ampere turns.
B. The star-connected rotor of an induction motor has a stand-still resistance of 4.5 ohms/phase and a
resistance of 0.5𝛀/phase. The motor has an induced emf of 50 V between the slip-rings at stand-still on
open circuit when connected to its normal supply voltage. Find the current in each phase and the power
factor at start when the slip-ring is short-circuited.
Q9. A. Explain the purpose of interlopes and state their magnetic polarity relative to the main poles of
both generators and motors.
B. A 200V, long-shunt compound-wound generator has a full-load output of 20kW. The various resistances
are as follows; armature (including brush contact) 0.15 ohm, series field 0.025 ohm, interlope field 0.028
ohm, shunt field (including the field-regulator resistancE. 115ohm. The iron losses at full load are 780W,
and the friction and wind age losses 590W. Calculate the efficiency at full load.
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A 440V shunt motor tenets an armature current of 30A at 700 rev/min. The armature resistance is 0.7ohm.
If the flux is suddenly reduced by 20 per cent, to what value will the armature current rise momentarily?
Assuming unchanged resisting torque to motion, what will be the new steady values of speed and armature
current? Sketch graphs showing armature current and speed as functions of time during the transition
from initial to final, steady-state conditions.
FEBRUARY 2010
tankers by means of - Rotor resistance; Cascade system; Pole-changing
Q4. With reference to a 3 speed a.c. cage motor driven cargo winch; Sketch a circuit diagram for a pole
form
B .A total load of 8000 KW at 0.8 power factor is supplied by two alternators in parallel. One alternator
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The KW load on A is 150 KW and the kVAr load on B is 150 KVAr (lagging Determine the kW load on B, the
kVAr load on A the power factor of operation on each machine and the current loading of each machine.
60 Hz supply.
B. A ring-main, 900m long, is supplied at a point A at a p.d. of 220V. At a point B, 240m from A, a load
of 45A is drawn from the main, and at a point C, 580m from A, measured in the some direction, a load of
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generator.
tankers by means of - Rotor resistance; Cascade system; Pole-changing. Give examples where each system
may be employed with advantage.
short circuit tests?;What is meant by equivalent resistance?
Q4. With reference to a 3 speed a.c. cage motor driven cargo winch; Sketch a circuit diagram for a pole
change motor, Describe how speed change and braking are achieved.
form. Define the form factor of such a wave form.
Q7. A. Electric motors contain a stationary member as well as a rotating member. For each of he following
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The KW load on A is 150 KW and the kVAr load on B is 150 KVAr (lagging Determine the kW load on B, the
kWAr load on A the power factor of operation on each machine and the current loading of each machine.
60 Hz supply; B. A ring-main, 900m long, is supplied at a point A at a p.d. of 220V. At a point B, 240m
from A, a load of 45A is drawn from the main, and at a point C, 580m from A, measured in the some
direction, a load of 78A is taken from the main. If the resistance of the main (lead and return) is 0.25 ohm
per kilometre, calculate the current which will flow in each direction round the main from the supply point
A and the potential difference across the main, at the load where it is lowest.
Sketch a graph of starting current, and torque against the speed of rotation for a single cage motor; B. A
440V shunt motor takes an armature current of 30A at 700 rev.min. The armature resistance is 0.7 ohm.
If the flux is suddenly reduced 20 per cent, to what value will the armature current rise momentarily?
Assuming unchanged resisting torque to motion, what will be the new steady values of speed and
armature current? Sketch graphs showing armature current and speed as functions of time during the
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EXAMINATION OF MARINE ENGINEER OFFICER

Q3. With reference to squirrel cage, induction, electric motors:

Q10. With reference to Synchronous Motors;

EXAMINATION OF MARINE ENGINEER OFFICER

Q2. With reference to preferential tripping in a marine electrical distribution system

Q3. With reference to power transformers onboard:

Q5. With reference to the condition monitoring of electrical machinery:

EXAMINATION OF MARINE ENGINEER OFFICER

Q2. With reference to Marine Electrical Circuits:

Q10. A. Describe the no-load saturation characteristic of a d.c. generator.

Q10. A. (i) What is direct-connected alternator?

2016/SR01 2016/SR07 2016/SR11 2018/SR07

2011/SR7 2010/SR7 2011/SR4 2010/SR11 2011/SR11 2012/SR4 2012/SR7

1. Answer SIX questions only

2011/SR7 2010/SR7 2011/SR4 2010/SR11 2011/SR11 2012/SR4 2012/SR7 2012/SR11

1. Answer SIX questions only. THREE Questions from each section

1. Answer SIX questions only. THREE Questions from each section

Q9. A. Describe the no-load saturation characteristic of a d.c. generator.

1. Rectifier circuit; 2. Amplifier circuit; 3. Oscillator circuit.

A. In a.c. generators, voltage dip occurs in two stages.

B. Give a detailed explanations as to why other options were not considered.

significance of dynamic and static resistances.

current, (iii) AC load current.

. A. Describe the no-load saturation characteristic of a d.c. generator.

frequency when the speed of the rotor is 600 r.p.m

reason why three-phase current has been introduced.

Q5. A. What are the causes of overheating of induction motor.

Q9. (a) Explain the term 'power factor correction'.

Q5. With reference to a three phase shipboard electrical distribution system:

Q7. A. Describe the no-load saturation characteristic of a d.c. generator.

1. Answer SIX questions.

1. Answer SIX questions.

Q2. With reference to the provision of a shore electrical supply to a ship:

2009/SR7 2009/SR3 2008/SR11 2008/SR9 2007/SR4 2007/SR3 2006/SR6 2011/SR4 2010/SR8

2011/SR9 2010/SR8 2011/SR4 2011/SR1 2010/SR10 2010/SR3 2010/SR4 2011/SR12 2011/SR3

Q9. With reference to an emergency source of electrical power in cargo ships:-

2009/SR7 2008/SR9 2007/SR4 2011/SR4 2010/SR8 2011/SR1 2011/SR3 2012/SR6 2012/SR09

1. Answer SIX questions.

2. All questions carry equal marks.

Q1. With reference to the provision of a shore electrical supply to a ship:

Q4. With reference to an emergency source of electrical power in cargo ships:-

Q8. A. Explain the potential hazards of liquid-cooled transformers are used.

2009/SR2 2008/SR9 2007/SR4 2011/SR1 2010/SR8 2011/SR3 2012/SR12 2013/SR11 2014/SR03

Q2. With reference to an emergency source of electrical power in cargo ships:-

Q5. A. What are the causes of overheating of an induction motor?

2013/SR03 2015/SR02 2017/SR01 2017/SR03

Q7. A. Describe the no-load saturation characteristic of a d.c. generator.

Q8. A. What is a commutator? Discuss its rectifying action in detail.

Q9. A. Describe the no-load saturation characteristic of a d.c. generator.

Q2. With reference to an emergency source of electrical power in cargo ships:-

Q5. A. What are the causes of overheating of an induction motor?

Q7. A. Describe the no-load saturation characteristic of a d.c. generator.

Q8. A. What is a commutator? Discuss its rectifying action in detail.

2010/SR11 2010/SR7 2011/SR11 2012/SR11 2014/SR10 2014/SR08

2011/SR7 2010/SR9 2010/SR7 2011/SR4 2010/SR11 2011/SR11 2012/SR7 2012/SR11 2013/SR08

1. Answer SIX questions.

2016/SR01 2016/SR07 2016/SR11

2016/SR01 2016/SR07 2016/SR11

1. Answer SIX questions.

2. All questions carry equal marks.

Q1. With reference to the provision of a shore electrical supply to a ship:

Q4. With reference to an emergency source of electrical power in cargo ships:-