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Year: 2015-16
Subject :

Class:

VI Semester B.E EEE

10EE63 Electrical Machine Design (EMD)

PART - A

UNIT 1 : Principles of Electrical Machines Design

1.

June / July 2011 : 08 Marks, June / July 2009 : 06 Marks, Dec 2014 / Jan 2015 :
06 Marks
What are the limitations involved in design of electrical machines.
Or
Explain the limitations in design of electrical machines

2.

Dec 2013 / Jan 2014 : 08 Marks, Dec 09 / Jan 2010 : 06 Marks

What are the major considerations accounted for the good design of electrical
machines?

3.

June / July 2014 : 10 Marks, Dec 2013 / Jan 2014 : 08 Marks, June / July 2013 :
06 Marks, Dec 2012 : 06 Marks, June 2012 : 12 Marks, Dec 2011 : 07 Marks,
June / July 2011 : 08 Marks, Dec 2010 : 08 Marks, Dec 09 / Jan 2010 : 10 Marks,
May / June 2010 : 10 Marks,
List the desirable properties of insulating materials. Give the classification of
insulating materials based on thermal considerations with examples used in
each class

4.

Dec 2015 / Jan 2016 : 4 Marks

What are the desirable properties of insulation materials used in electrical
machines? Name some insulation materials and state where they are utilized.

5.

Dec 09 / Jan 2010 : 04 Marks

Classify the magnetic materials in accordance with the value of their relative
permeability. Give one example each.

UNIT 2 : Design of DC Machines

1.

Dec 2015 / Jan 2016 : 6 Marks, Dec 2014 / Jan 2015 : 06 Marks, Dec 2013 / Jan
2014 : 05 Marks, June 2012 : 08 Marks, Dec 2011 : 08 Marks, June / July 2011 :
08 Marks, Dec 2010 : 08 Marks
From the first principles derive the output equation of DC Machine

2.

Dec 2007 / Jan 2008: 08 Marks, Jan / Feb 2006 : 08 Marks

Show that the output of a dc generator with single turn coil is given by the
expression S = 0.03 E| v q A / PN
Where E| = average voltage between adjacent commutator segments, v =
peripheral velocity of the rotor in m/s, P = Number of Poles, N = Speed in rpm
and q = specific electric loading

3.

Dec 2014 / Jan 2015 : 05 Marks, Dec 09 / Jan 2010 : 06 Marks

Prove that in a DC Machine, the volume of the active parts is proportional to

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torque developed by the machine

4.

Dec 2015 / Jan 2016 : 6 Marks

Discuss the factors which influence the selection of i). Number of poles, ii).
Number of slots, iii). Air gap of a Machine

5.

Dec 2015 / Jan 2016 : 4 Marks

Discuss why the armature core, field poles of a DC Machine are laminated,
while yoke is not normally laminated?

6.

June / July 2015 : 08 Marks, June / July 2014 : 04 Marks, Dec 2013 / Jan 2014 :
08 Marks, Dec 09 / Jan 2010 : 06 Marks
Describe how specific electric and magnetic loadings play an important role in
the design of electrical machines
Or
Define specific loadings and mention the advantages of choice of higher
values of specific loadings in the design of any machine

7.

Dec 2014 / Jan 2015 : 05 Marks, Dec 2011 : 07 Marks, June / July 2009 : 06
Marks
State the factors affecting the value of electrical loading in case of a DC
Machine

8.

June / July 2014 : 06 Marks, Dec 2013 / Jan 2014 : 04 Marks, June / July 2009 :
06 Marks, Jan / Feb 2006 : 12 Marks, Dec 2013 / Jan 2014 : 04 Marks, June /
July 2013: 04 Marks, Dec 2011 : 06 Marks
Discuss the factors that should be given due considerations while selecting
number of poles for DC Machine
Or
Mention the various factors that affect the choice of number of poles of a DC
Machine
Or
What are the advantages and disadvantages of large number of poles in DC
Machines?

9.

June 2012 : 10 Marks

Give a step by step procedure of designing a shunt field coil for a DC Machine

10. Dec 09 / Jan 2010 : 05 Marks

Discuss the guiding factors for the choice of number of armature slots in a DC
Machine
11. Dec 09 / Jan 2010 : 08 Marks
Draw a neat sketch of four pole DC machine indicating the magnetic circuit
and different parts involved in it. Also explain with suitable expressions to
estimate the total mmf / pole at no load and normal voltage.
12. May / June 2010 : 08 Marks
Draw neat diagram showing cross section of DC machine armature slot along
with insulation details. Explain the factors considered while fixing up the
dimensions of the slot.
13. June / July 2015 : 10 Marks
Obtain an expression for field ampere turns per meter height of a DC machine
in terms of permissible loss, copper space factor and depth of winding.
14. Dec 2014 / Jan 2015 : 08 Marks
A 350 kW, 500 V, 415 V, 450 rpm, 6 Pole DC Generator is built with an
armature diameter of 0.87 m and core length of 0.32 m. The lap wound
armature has 660 conductors. Calculate B arc and ac.
15. Dec 2015 / Jan 2016 : 10 Marks
Calculate the diameter and length of armature core of a 70 kW, 240 V, 900

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rpm, 4 Pole DC Shunt Generator. The average flux density is 0.7 T and AC/m is
34,000. The ratio of core length to pole pitch is 0.8. Full load armature drop is
9.6 V and field current is 3.0 A.
16. Dec 2014 / Jan 2015 : 10 Marks.
Determine the main dimensions,
number of poles and length of air gap for a 600 kW, 500 V, 900 rpm generator.
Assume : Barc = 0.6 T, (MMF)A4 = 50 % (MMF)Arm , ac / m = 35000, Pole arc /
Pole pitch = 0.75, efficiency = 91 %, Kg = 1.15
17. June / July 2014 : 10 Marks, Dec 2013 / Jan 2014 : 07 Marks, June / July 2011 :
12 Marks
A Design s required for a 50 kW, 4 Pole, 600 rpm, DC Shunt Generator, the full
load terminal voltage being 220 V. If the Bmax = 0.83 Tesla and ac / m = 30,000,
calculate suitable dimensions of armature core. Assume that the full load
armature voltage drop is 3 % of rated terminal voltage and that the field
current is 1.0% of rated full load current. Ratio of pole arc to pole pitch is
0.67.
18. Dec 2007 / Jan 2008: 10 Marks, Jan / Feb 2006 : 12 Marks
Calculate the main dimensions of a 20 hp, 1000 rpm, 400 V, dc motor. Bav =
0.37 T, ac = 16000 ac/m. efficiency = 90 %. Choose a suitable number of poles
and justify the selection.
19. June / July 2013: 10 Marks
A 5 kW, 250 V, 4 Pole, 1500 rpm shunt generator is designed to have a square
pole face. The loadings are:
Average flux density in the air gap = 0.42 wb / m2, ampere conductors per
metre = 15000. Find the main dimensions of the machine. Assume full load
efficiency = 87 % and ratio of pole arc to pole pitch = 0.66.
20. Dec 2007 / Jan 2008: 12 Marks.
Design a 50 kW, 4 pole, 600 rpm dc shunt generator. The full load terminal
voltage being 220 V. if the maximum gap density is 0.83 T and ac = 30000
ac/m. calculate the suitable dimensions of armature core to give a square pole
face. Assume that the full load armature drop is 3 % of the rated terminal
voltage and the field current is 1 % of the full load current. Ratio of pole arc to
pole pitch = 0.67.
21. June / July 2013: 10 Marks
Determine the total commutator losses for a 1000 kW, 500 V, 300 rpm, 10
Pole, dc generator. Diameter of the commutator = 100 cm, current density for
the brush = 7.50 A / cm2, brush pressure = 1500 kgf / m2. Assume lap winding,
brush contact drop = 2 V. coefficient of friction = 0.20, armature current = F.L
current
22. December 2012: 14 Marks
A 150 kW, 230 V, 500 rpm, DC shunt motor has square field coil. Find the
number of poles, main dimensions and air gap length. Assume Bav = 0.85 T,
ac / cm = 290, ratio of width of the pole body ot pole pitch = 0.55, ratio of
pole arc to pole pitch = 0.70, efficiency = 91 %, take mmf for air gap = 55 % of
armature mmf, gap contraction factor = 1.15
23. June / July 2015 : 08 Marks
Determine the main dimensions, number of poles, number of armature
conductors, number of slots, conductors per slot and the size of armature
conductors and cross sectional area of armature conductors for A 250 kW, 400
V, 625 A, 600 rpm, lap wound DC compound assuming the following data:
Average flux density in the gap = 0.63 T, Specific Electric Loading = 33000
amp conductors / mh ; field and armature copper losses = 5 % of output; ratio

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of pole arc to pole pitch = 0.70, pole arc = gross length of armature, armature
drop = 3 % of terminal voltage, current density = 5 A / mm 2, slot pitch = 2.6
cm
24. December 2012: 12 Marks, June / July 2009 : 12 Marks
A 250 kW, 500 V, 600 rpm, DC Generator is built with and armature diameter
of 75 cm and a core length of 30 cm. The lap connected armature has 720
conductors using the data obtained from this machine, determine the
armature diameter, core length, number of armature slots, armature
conductors and commutator segments for a 350 kW, 440 V, 720 rpm, 6 Pole DC
Generator. Assume a square pole face with ratio of pole arc to pole pitch equal
to 0.66. The full load efficiency is 0.91 and to internal voltage drop is 4 % of
the rated voltage. The diameter of commutator is 0.70 of the armature
diameter. The pitch of commutator segments should not be less than 4 mm.
the voltage between adjacent segments should not exceed 15 V at no load.
25. December 2012: 08 Marks
During the design of armature of a 1000 kW, 500 V, 10 Pole, 300 rpm, DC
compound generator following details are obtained: External diameter of
commutator = 140 cm; Gross length of the core = 35 cm; Flux / Pole = 0.105
wb. Based on the above details, find out the following details regarding the
field system design
i. Axial length of the pole, ii. Width of the pole, iii. Height of the pole, iv. Pole
arc, v. Depth of the yoke
Assume the permissible loss of the cooling surface = 700 W / m 2, leakage
factor for the pole 1.2, flux density in the pole = 1.6 Tesla, Iron factor for the
pole = 0.95, winding type = Lap connected, voltage drop = 10 V, ratio of field
ampere turns to the armature ampere turns on full load = 1.2, depth of the
winding = 5 cm, copper space factor for the field winding = 0.6, pole shoe
thickness at the centre of the pole = 3.6 cm, ratio of pole arc to pitch of the
pole = 0.68, flux density in the yoke = 1.5 times gross armature length. Axial
length of pole = 1 cm less than gross length of armature.
26. June 2012 : 10 Marks, May / June 2010 : 10 Marks
Calculate the diameter and length of armature for a 7.5 kW, 4 Pole, 1000 rpm,
220 V DC Shunt Motor. Given that full load efficiency = 0.83, Maximum flux
density = 0.9 wb / m2; ac = 30000 AC/m; field form factor = 0.70; assume that
the maximum efficiency occurs at full load and field current is 2.5 % of rated
current. The pole face is square.
27. Dec 2011 : 12 Marks
Determine the main dimensions, number of pole and length of air gap of a 600
kW, 500 V, 900 rpm generator. Assume average gap density as 0.60 T and ac =
35000 AC / m. The ratio of pole arc to pole pitch = 0.75, and efiiciency = 91 %.
The following are the design constraints: peripheral speed
40 m / sec;
frequency of the flux reversal
armature mmf per pole

50 Hz, current / brush

400 A; the

7500 AT. The mmf required for the air gap is 50 %

of armature mmf and gap contraction factor is 1.15

28. June / July 2011 : 10 Marks, June / July 2009 : 08 Marks
The following are the particulars refer to the shunt field coil for a 440 V, 6
Pole, DC Generator, mmf / pole = 7000 A, depth of winding is 50 mm, length of
inner turn = 1.1 m, length of outer turn = 1.4 m, loss radiated from outer
surface = 1400 W / m2. Space factor = 0.62, resistivity = 0.02/m/mm 2.
Calculate diameter of wire, length of coil, number of turns, exciting current.

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Assume voltage drop of 20 % of terminal voltage across field regulator.

29. Dec 2010 : 12 Marks
Find the main dimensions, number of poles and length of air gap of a 1000
kW, 500V, 300 rpm DC Generator. Assume the Bav = 0.7 T, ac /m = 40000,
square pole face, ration of pole arc to pitch = 0.70. Assume efficiency = 92 %,
and gap contraction factor = 1.15
30. Dec 2010 : 12 Marks
Calculate the mmf required for the air gap of a machine having core length =
0.32m including 4 ducts of 10 mm each, pole arc = 0.19 m, slot pitch = 65.40
mm, slot opening = 5 mm, air gap length = 5 mm, flux / pole = 52 mwb. Given
carters coefficient is 0.18 for opening / gap = 1 and 0.28 for opening / gap = 2
31. Dec 09 / Jan 2010 : 10 Marks
Find the main dimensions and number of poles of a 50 hp, 230 V, 1400 rpm
shunts motor so that a square pole face is obtained. Bav = 0.5 T, ac / m =
22000. The ratio of pole arc to pole pitch = 0.70. Assume the efficiency = 90
%. Check the values obtained are within the permissible limits.
32. Dec 09 / Jan 2010 : 07 Marks
Design a shunt field coil of a dc motor from the following data: field ampere
turns per pole = 9000, mean length of turn = 1.4 m, depth of coil = 35 x 10 -3
m, voltage across the field coil = 40 V, resistivity of the wire = 2.1 x 10 -6 ohm
metre, thickness of the insulating varnish = 0.20 mm. Power dissipation from
the total surface should not exceed 700 W / m2 .check your design for power
dissipation. Take the copper space factor for field coil as 0.65
33. May / June 2010 : 12 Marks
Calculate the size of conductor and number of turns for the field coil of a 6
pole, 460 V, dc shunt motor. The coil is to supply an mmf of 4000 A at working
temperature. The length of inside turn is 0.74 m, height of the coil = 0.13 m,
the coil space factor = 0.52. the permissible loss from external surface alone
is 1200 W / m2. Solution should not be attempted by assuming a numerical
value for winding depth. Resistivity of conductor = 0.02 / m / mm 2. 15 % of
the applied voltage is dropped across the field rheostat.
34. June / July 2015 : 10 Marks
A 50 HP, 4 Pole, 480 V, 600 rpm shunt motor has a wave wound armature with
770 conductors. The leakage factor for the poles is 1.2. The poles are to be of
circular in cross section, and field coils are 70 mm thick and produce an mmf
of 10,000 A per pole. The flux density in the poles is 1.5 wb / m 2, calculate: i).
diameter of poles, ii). Diameter of field wire, iii). Length of field coil, iv). Turns
per pole and v). field current.
35. June / July 2013: 10 Marks
An electromagnetic coil has an internal diameter of 0.8 m and external
diameter of 0.4 m. its height is 0.20 m. the outside cylindrical surface of the
coil can dissipate 1000 W / m2. Calculate the total mmf per coil if the voltage
applied across the coil is 50 V. Assume the space factor to be 0.60 and
resistivity of the wire to be 0.02 / m / mm2
36. June / July 2014 : 10 Marks
During the design of armature of a 1000 kW, 500 V, 10 Pole, 300 rpm, DC
Compound Generator, following information has been obtained:
External diameter of armature = 1.4 m, Gross core length = 0.35 m, flux per
pole = 0.105 wb.
Based on the above information, find out the following details regarding the
design of field system :

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i). Axial length of the pole, ii). Width of the Pole, iii). Height of the Pole.
Permissible loss per square meter of the cooling surface may be assumed as
700 W / m2. Assume leakage factor of the pole Kl = 1.2, flux density in the pole
BP = 1.6 Tesla, Iron factor ki = 0.95, voltage drop as 2 % of rated voltage, ATf =
1.2 ATa , Copper space factor Sf = 0.60 and depth of the winding as 0.05 m and
thickness of the pole shoe = 4 cm
37. Dec 2015 / Jan 2016 : 10 Marks, Dec 2007 / Jan 2008: 10 Marks
A shunt field coil has to develop an mmf of 9000 AT, the voltage drop in he
field coil = 40 V, resistivity of round wire = 0.021 / m / mm 2. The depth of
the winding = 35 mm, length of mean turn = 1.4 m. design a coil so that the
power dissipated = 700 W / m2 of the total coil surface. Take the diameter of
insulated wire to be 0.2 mm greater than bare wire.

UNIT - 3 & 4: Design of Transformers ( Single and Three

Phase)
1.

Dec 2014 / Jan 2015 : 06 Marks, June / July 2014 : 4 Marks, Dec 2011 : 10
Marks, Dec 2010 : 10 Marks, Jan / Feb 2006: 08 Marks
Derive the output equation of a 3 phase core type transformer, and deduce
the expression for volt / turn.

2.

Dec 2015 / Jan 2016 : 10 Marks

Show that the output of a 3 phase core type transformer is 5.23 f B m H d2 HW x
10-3 kVA, where f is the supply frequency, Bm - maximum value of flux
density in wb / m2, d effective diameter of the core, H is magnetic potential
gradient in amperes / meter, Hw Height of the Window in meters.

3.

Dec 2014 / Jan 2015 : 04 Marks

Discuss the factors involved in optimum design of transformer

4.

Dec 2014 / Jan 2015 : 10 Marks, June / July 2014 : 10 Marks, Dec 2013 / Jan
2014 : 10 Marks, June 2012 : 10 Marks, Dec 2010 : 10 Marks, May / June 2010 :
12 Marks, Dec 2007 / Jan 2008: 10 Marks, Jan / Feb 2006: 08 Marks, June / July
2015 : 10 Marks
Derive an expression for the total leakage reactance of a transformer,
referred to the primary

5.

Dec 2015 / Jan 2016 : 08 Marks, Dec 2014 / Jan 2015 : 10 Marks, Dec 2007 / Jan
2008: 10 Marks
A 1, 440 V, 50 Hz transformer is built I form of stampings having a relative
permeability of 1000. The length of the flux path is 2.5 m, the area of cross
section of the core = 2.5 x 10-3 m2 and the primary winding has 800 turns.
Estimate the maximum flux and the no load current of the transformer.
Assume: loss at i) working flux density = 2.6 w / kg; ii) Iron weight = 7.8 x 10 3
kg/m3; iii) stacking factor = 0.90

6.

Dec 2014 / Jan 2015 : 10 Marks

A 250 kVA, 6600 /400V, 3 , core type transformer has a total loss of 4800 W
at full load. The transformer tank is 1.25 m height and 1m x 0.5m in plan.
Design a suitable scheme for tubes, if the average temperature rise is to be
limited to 350C . the diameter of the tubes is 50 mm and are spaced 75 mm
apart. The average height of the tubes = 1.05m.

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7.

June / July 2014 : 04 Marks, June 2012 : 5 Marks, June / July 2015 : 10 Marks
Derive the expression for the no load current of the transformer.
Or
Explain the procedure to determine the no load current of the transformer.

8.

June / July 2014 : 10 Marks, June / July 2009 : 10 Marks, June / July 2015 : 10
Marks
Calculate: i). net cross section of the core, ii). Gross area of the core, iii). Core
dimensions, iv). Window area, v). Dimensions of the window, for a 200 kVA,
6600/250V, 50 Hz, single phase shell type oil immersed transformer based on
the following design parameters:
Window Space Factor Kw = 0.28, Bm = 1.1 Tesla, Average current density = 2.2
A / mm2, stacking factor = 0.90, window proportion- = 2.5 :1, Rectangular core
proportion = 1.8 :1. Net cross section of copper in the window is 0.20 time the
net cross section of iron in the core.

9.

Dec 2015 / Jan 2016 : 08 Marks

A 3 phase, 50 Hz oil cooled core type transformer has the following
dimensions: Distance between the adjacent core centers is 0.2 m, height of
the window is 0.24 m. Diameter of circumscribing circle is 0.14 m. Flux density
in the core is 1.25 T and the current density in the conductors is 2.5 A / mm 2.
Estimate the kVA rating, Assume a window space factor of 0.20 and a core
area factor of 0.56, core is 2 stepped.

10. June / July 2014 : 12 Marks

A 300 kVA, 1100/440V, 50 HZ, 3 phase, delta / star, core type oil immersed,
self cooled transformer gave the following results during the design
calculations of magnetic frame and windings: Centre to centre distance
between the cores = 36 cm, Height of the window = 44 cm, Height of the yoke
= 17 cm, total weight of the magnetic frame = 700 kg, average specific iron
loss = 2.1 W / kg, outer diameter of the HV winding = 35 cm, Resistance of LV
winding per phase = 0.0047 ohms, Resistance of HV winding per phase = 9.74
ohms.
Based on the above design data, calculate the following:
i. The dimensions of the tank with clearance; L = 8 cm; W = 10 cm; H = 45
cm, ii. The temperature rise of the transformer with plain tank, iii. Number of
cooling tubes, if the temperature rise not to exceed 35 0C. Assuming diameter
of cooling tube as 5 cm and length of cooling tube = 95 cm
11. Dec 2013 / Jan 2014 : 05 Marks, Dec 09 / Jan 2010 : 10 Marks, June / July 2009 :
10 Marks, Dec 2007 / Jan 2008: 5 Marks
Prove that EMF/turn of a single phase transformer is

K Q , where Q is the

output kVA rating / phase

12. Dec 2015 / Jan 2016 : 04 Marks
For a constant volume of conductors in a transformer, show that for a
minimum copper loss, current densities in the windings must be equal.
13. Dec 2013 / Jan 2014 : 05 Marks
Show that ratio of net core area to area of circumscribing circle in a 2 stepped
core of transformer is 0.71
14. Dec 2013 / Jan 2014 : 10 Marks
Calculate the active and reactive components of no load current of 400V, 50
Hz, single phase transformer having the following particulars: stacking factor
= 0.9, density = 7.8 x 10-3 kg / m3 , length of mean flux path = 2.2 m, gross
iron section = 10 x 10-2 m2, primary turns = 200, joints equivalent to 0.2 mm
air gap, use the following data:
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Bm wb/m2
Mmf AT/m
Iron loss W /
kg

0.9
130
0.8

1.0
210
1.3

1.2
420
1.9

1.3
660
2.4

1.4
1300
2.9

15. Dec 2013 / Jan 2014 : 10 Marks

The tank of the 1250 kVA natural oil cooled transformer has the following
dimensions length, width and height as 1.55 m, 0.65 m and 1.85 m
respectively. The full load loss is 13.1 kW. Find the number of cooling tubes.
Assume heat dissipation due to radiation and convection as 12.50 W/m 2
(6+6.5) respectively. Improvement in convection due to provision of tubes =
40 %; temperature limitation = 40 0C, length of the tubes = 1m and diameter
of the tubes = 5 cm. neglect top and bottom surfaces of cooling.
16. June / July 2013 : 06 Marks,
Why the core of the transformer is stepped? Why the width of the central limb
of shell type transformer is taken double? Define iron space factor
17. June / July 2013 : 12 Marks
Determine the dimensions of core and yoke for a 200 kVA, 50 Hz, 1 phase core
type transformer. A cruciform core is used with distance between adjacent
limbs equal to 1.6 times the width of core laminations. Assume voltage per
turn = 14 V, Bm = 1.1 Tesla, Kw = 0.32, current density = 3 A / mm 2 and
stacking factor = 0.90. The net iron area = 0.56 d 2, where d = diameter of the
circumscribing circle. Also width of the largest stamping = 0.85 d. Assume
CRGO steel
18. June / July 2013 : 10 Marks
Compute the active and reactive components of no load current of 5500/440 V,
50 Hz, 1 phase core type transformer with the following particulars:
Mean length of the magnetic path = 300 cm, gross cross sectional area = 150
cm2, Bm = 1.5 Tesla, Specific core loss = 2.5 W / kg, Ampere turns / cm at 1.15
Tesla = 7.0, specific gravity of core material = 7.5 gm / cm 3. The effect of joins
is equivalent to an air gap of 1mm in the magnetic circuit.
19. June / July 2013 : 10 Marks, May / June 2010 : 08 Marks
The tank of a 300 kVA, 3 phase oil immersed self cooled transformer is 145 cm
in height and 55 cm x 115 cm in plan. The full load loss is 5.5 kW. Find the
number of cooling tubes necessary to limit the temperature rise to 35 0C. the
tubes are 5 cm in diameter and have an average length of 100 cm. neglect
heat dissipation from top and bottom surfaces. Tank surface dissipates heat
due to convection at the rate of 6.5 W / m 2 / 0C and due to radiation at the rate
of 6 W / m2 / 0C. Heat dissipated from the tube surface by convection improves
by 35 %.
20. Dec 2012 : 08 Marks, June 2012 : 5 Marks
Derive the e m f equation of a transformer, then show that volts / turn =

K kVA . Also explain the factors to be taken into account while selecting
the value of constant K.
21. Dec 2012 : 12 Marks, June 2012 : 10 Marks
Determine the main dimensions of the core and number of turns and area of
C.S of the conductors of the primary and secondary of a 125 kVA, 6600 / 460
V, 50 Hz, single phase core type distribution transformer. Maximum flux
density in the core = 1.2 wb / m2. Current density = 250 A / cm2. Assume
cruciform for the assembled core allowing 8% for the insulation between
laminations. Take yoke cross section as 15 % greater than the core. Window.
Net cross section of copper is 0.225 times the net cross section of iron in the

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core. Window space factor = 0.30. Draw a neat sketch to a suitable scale,
show the values.
22. Dec 2012 : 08 Marks
Calculate the overall dimensions, number of turns and cross section of the
conductors for a 200 kVA, 6600 / 440 V, delta star, 50 Hz, 3 phase core type
transformer. Given the following data: e m f / turn = 10 volts, maximum flux
density in the core = 1.3 T, current density = 2.5 A / mm2, window space
factor = 0.30, overall height = over all width. Stacking factor = 0.90, use 3
stepped core. Draw a sketch showing details.
23. Dec 2012 : 08 Marks
Design a suitable cooling tank with cooling tubes for a 500 kVA, 6600 / 400 V,
50 Hz, 3 phase, oil immersed natural cooled transformer with the following
data: temperature rise allowed for transformer tank is < 60 0C. Dimensions of
the transformer are 100 cm height, 96 cm in length, width = 47 cm, total
losses = 7 kW. Allowable temperature rise for tank walls = 35 0C. Cooling tube
diameter = 5 cm, spaced 7.5 cm, length of cooling tubes = 90 % of height of
the tank. Take clearances i) along length = 14 cm, ii) along width = 13 cm, iii)
along height = 40 cm. determine the number of tubes required and draw a
sketch showing their possible arrangement.
24. June 2012 : 8 Marks
The full load efficiency of a 300 kVA, 1 core type transformer is 98.2 % at
UPF. Design the number of cooling tubes necessary if the temperature rise is
350C. tank area may be assumed as 4.92 m2. Assume the tube diameters as 5
cm and average length of 105 cm. heat dissipation may be assumed as 12. 5
W / m2 / 0C
25. Dec 2011 : 10 Marks
Calculate the dimensions of the core, the number of turns and the cross
sections of the conductors for a 100 KVA, 2300 / 400 V, 50 Hz. Single phase
shell type transformer, assuming: ratio of magnetic and electric loading 480 X
108; maximum flux density 1.1 T; current density 2.2 X 106 A / m2; window
space factor 0.30; ratio of depth of stacked core to width of central limb 2.6;
ratio of height to width of window 2.5; stacking factor 0.90
26. June / July 2011 : 10 Marks
Derive the output equation of single phase transformer
27. June / July 2011 : 12 Marks
Find the main dimensions of a core and window for a 500 kVA, 6600 / 400V, 50
Hz, single phase core type oil immersed self cooled distribution transformer.
Assume the flux density as 1.2 T and current density of 2.75 A / mm 2, window
space factor 0.32; volt / turn = 16.8; use cruciform core section, height of the
window is 3 times its width. Also find number of turns and cross sectional
area of primary and secondary winding.
28. June / July 2011 : 8 Marks
Calculate the no load current for 11000 / 400 V, 50 Hz, single phase core type
transformer. If mean length of magnetic path is 300 cm, gross iron area of the
core is 150 cm2, maximum flux density is 1.2 T, core loss / kg of iron is 3.3 W,
AT/m of the transformer iron is 800; density of iron is 7.5 g /c.c, stacking
factor 0.95, and joints are equivalent 0.1 mm of air gap.
29. Dec 2010 : 10 Marks
A 100 KVA, 2000 / 400 V, 50 Hz. Single phase shell type transformer has the
following particulars: maximum flux density 1.1 T; current density 2.2 X 10 6
A / m2; window space factor 0.30; ratio of depth of stacked core to width of
central limb 2.6; ratio of height to width of window 2.5; stacking factor 0.90

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30. Dec 09 / Jan 2010 : 10 Marks

Determine the dimensions of core and yoke for a 100 kVA, 50 Hz, 1 phase core
type transformer. A square type core is used with distance between adjacent
limbs equal to 1.6 times the width of core laminations. Assume voltage per
turn = 14 V, Bm = 1.1 Tesla, Kw = 0.32, current density = 3 A / mm2 and
stacking factor = 0.90. flux density in the yoke to be 80 % of flux density in
core
31. May / June 2010 : 06 Marks, June / July 2015 : 10 Marks
Explain the design of tubes for transformer tank. Give their general
arrangement diagram
32. May / June 2010 : 07 Marks
Determine the dimensions for core and window for a 5 KVA, 50 Hz, single
phase core type transformer. A rectangle core is used with long side twice as
long as short side. The window height is 3 times its width. Volt / turn = 1.8 V;
window space factor 0.2, current density 1.8 A / mm2, flux density 1 T. Draw a
propionate sketch and indicate the dimensions.
33. May / June 2010 : 08 Marks, June / July 2009 : 10 Marks
A 15000 kVA, 33 / 6.6 kV, 3 phase star-delta core type transformer has the
following data: area of cross section of core limit = 0.15 m2, Area cross
section of yoke = 0.18 m2 ; length of flux path in each limit 2.3 m; each yoke
1.6 m; number of turns in h v winding = 450; AT/m in core leg is 540 A /m and
in yoke is 260 A/m as obtained from magnetization curves. Loss per kg in iron
is 2.25 W /kg in limit and 1.4 W / kg in yoke. Density of iron is 7.8 g / c.c.
estimate the no load current per phase.
34. Dec 2007 / Jan 2008: 5 Marks
Show that the losses in a transformer are proportional to the cube of its linear
dimensions.

PART - B
UNIT 5 & 6 : Design of Induction Motors
1.

Dec 2014 / Jan 2015 : 05 Marks, June 2012: 10 Marks, Dec2013 / Jan 2014 : 08
Marks, June/July 2011: 10 Marks, May/June10: 05 Marks, Jan / Feb06: 10Marks,
Dec 2015 / Jan 2016 : 04 Marks, June / July 2014 : 10 Marks, June / July 2015 :
10 Marks
Discus the various factors considered when estimating length of air gap of a
3-phase induction motor. Give the expression used in calculations of length of
air gap.
Or
Explain the factors which influence the length of air gap of 3phase induction
motor & write few empherical formulae for the length of air gap.
Or
Mention the factors that are affected by the length of the air gap in 3phase
induction motors. List the advantages & disadvantages of larger air gap in
3phase induction motors.
Or
Discuss the various factors that influence the choice of length of the air gap of
an induction motor.

2.

Dec 2012: 06 Marks

Write a brief note on choice of i) air gap flux density & ii) Specific electric
loading. Bring out the advantages &disadvantages in the case of induction
motor.

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Dec 2010: 12 Marks, Dec07/Jan08: 12Marks

Discus the various factors which influence the selection of air gap, stator &
rotor slots in an induction motor.

4.

Dec 2015 / Jan 2016 : 04 Marks

Discuss the advantages of skewing the rotor slots in an induction motor.

5.

Dec 2014 / Jan 2015 : 05 Marks

Briefly give the design procedure stator teeth and core of three phase
induction motor

6.

Dec 2014 / Jan 2015 : 08Marks

Discuss briefly the design of end ring and rotor bar of a squirrel cage phase
induction motor

7.

June / July 2015 : 10 Marks

Explain the step by step procedure of designing squirrel cage rotor of an
induction motor.

8.

June / July 2014 : 08 Marks

What is meant by the terms crawling & cogging in case of a three phase
induction motors? What steps would you take in the design procedure, so as
to minimize these tendencies?

9.

Dec 09/Jan10: 10 Marks, May/June10: 05 Marks

Discuss the various considerations to be taken into account while selecting
the no. of rotor slots in squirrel cage induction motors.

10. Dec 2015 / Jan 2016 : 04 Marks

What are the factors to be considered while designing the rotor of a slip ring
induction motor?
11. Dec2013 / Jan 2014 : 05 Marks, Jun/July 2013: 10 Marks, Dec 09/Jan10: 10
Marks, Dec07/Jan08: 05Marks
What are the usual values of specific loading?, With usual notations derive the
output equation of a three phase induction motor.
12. Dec2013 / Jan 2014 : 07 Marks
Write the design procedure of slip ring induction motor rotor.
13. Dec 2015 / Jan 2016 : 4 Marks
Discuss the factors to be considered while choosing the number of slots for
the rotor of an induction motor
14. Dec 2011: 10 Marks, May/June10, June/July09: 10 Marks
Derive the output equation of a 3phase induction motor & explain factors
which influence the choice of specific loadings.
15. Dec 2011: 10 Marks
Derive the expression for rotor bar current & end ring current.
16. Jun/July 2013: 05 Marks
Mention the types of leakage reactances & draw the phasor diagram of an
induction motor neglecting the loss component of no load current and the
leakage reactance of rotor winding.
17. Dec 2010: 10 Marks,
With equations, explain the estimation of No-load current of a three phase
induction motor.
18. May / june 2010: 06 Marks
Discus the factors that contribute to the production of noise in induction
motors.
19. May / June 2010: 06 Marks
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split phase type including design of winding

20. Dec 2014 / Jan 2015 : 12 Marks, Jan / Feb06: 10Marks
A 11 kW, three phase, 6 pole, 50 Hz, 220 V, Y connected induction motor has
54 slots, each containing 9 conductors. Calculate the values of bar and end
ring currents. The number of stator bars is 64. The machine has an efficiency
of 0.86 and p.f of 0.85. The rotor mmf may be assumed to be 85 % of stator
mmf. Also find the end ring sections if the current density is 5 A / mm 2
21. Dec 2015 / Jan 2016 : 12 Marks
A 30 HP, 3 phase, 440 V, 960 rpm, 50 Hz delta connected induction motor has
a specific electric loading of 25000 AC/m and specific magnetic loading of 0.46
T. The full load efficiency is 86 %, pf is 0.87, pole pitch core length = 1. Find
following : i) Stator core dimensions, ii) Number of Stator Slots and number of
turns in the stator winding.
22. Dec 2014 / Jan 2015 : 10 Marks, June / July 2015 : 10 Marks
Determine the main dimensions, turns/phase, number of slots, conductor
cross section and slot area of a 250 hp, three phase, 50 Hz, 400 V, 1410 rpm,
slip ring induction motor. Assume: i). Barc = 0.5 T, ii). Ac/m = 30000 A, iii)
Efficiency = 0.90, iv). P.f = 0.90, v). Winding factor = 0.955, vi). Current
density = 3.5 A / mm2, vii). Slot space factor = 0.40, viii). Core length / Pole
pitch = 1.2. Assume machine is delta connected
23. June / July 2014 : 10 Marks
Calculate the following design information for a 30KW, 440V, 3-Phase, 6pole,
50 Hz delta connected, cage induction motor. i) Main dimensions of stator
frame ii) No of turns per phase in state winding iii) No of stator slots iv) No of
conductors per slot.
The various data required for the design calculations are:
Specific magnetic loading, Bav = 0.48 Tesla, Specific electric loading, q =
26000 AC/m, Full load efficiency = 0.88, Full load p.f, cos = 0.86, Winding
factor Kw = 0.95, Slots per pole per phase = 3, Assume for best power factor

D 0.135 P L
operation
24. June / July 2014 : 12 Marks
During the design of 3-phase, 5KW,400V,50Hz,4 pole squirrel cage induction
motor designed for star-delta starting, following data have been obtained:
Rotor diameter = 0.14m, Core length = 0.11m,turns per phase on stator =
360,air gap length = 0.45mm, Coaters gap contraction coefficient = 1.25,
Assuming that the ampere turns required for the iron parts are about 32% of
that needs for the gap, calculate the magnetizing current drawn by the motor
& comment, upon its value.
Assume winding factor, Kw = 0.955, efficient = 85% & p.f = 0.85
25. Dec2013 / Jan 2014 : 08 Marks, A 1.1 kW,3phase,50Hz 1500rpm delta
connected induction motor has stator bore D = 0.15m & core length L =
0.06m. Estimate the main dimensions of a 3.7kW,3phase 50Hz,1000rpm delta
connected motor having the same loadings as the previous one. The efficiency
& power factor are also same. Assume the same L/ ratio.
26. Dec2013 / Jan 2014 : 12 Marks
Estimate the stator core dimensions, number of stator slots & number of
stator conductor per slot for a 100KW,3300V,50Hz,12pole star connected slip
ring induction motor Assume: average gap density = 0.4wb/m 2; ampere
conductors/m = 25000; efficiency = 0.9, power factor = 0.9. The slot loading
should not exceed 500 ampere conductors.

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27. Jun/July 2013: 10 Marks

Find the main dimension, number of stator turns, size of conductors & number
of slots of a 5 HP,400V,3phase,50Hz,4pole, squirrel cage induction motor
using delta starter. Assume the following data: Average flux density in the air
gap = 0.46 T, Amp. Conductor/m at armature periphery = 22 10 3
Full load efficiency = 83%, Full load p.f = 0.84(lag), Winding factor = 0.955,
current density = 4 A/mm2
Number of slots/pole/phase = 3, Take L/ = 1.5
28. Jun/July 2013: 10 Marks.
A 3phase,11 kW,440V,50Hz, 6pole delta connected squirrel cage induction
motor has 54 stator slots each containing 28 conductors. Calculate the value
of bar & end ring currents. The number of rotor slots is 57. The machine has
an efficient of 86% & a power factor of 0.85. The rotor mmf is 80% of stator
mmf.
29. Jun/July 2013: 05Marks
Determine the leakage permeance per meter length of rectangular semi
enclosed slots having the following dimension in mm: Slot width = 10 , Slot
opening = 4 , Height of conductor portion = 25, Height above conductor but
below wedge = 1 , Wedge height = 3 , Lip height = 1.5
30. Dec 2012: 14 Marks
Determine the man dimension , no of slots are of C.S conductor, slot area of a
150 KW, 3 phase, 50Hz, 400V,1400rpm slip ring induction motor. Take flux
density in the air gap = 0.5 Tesla, ampere conductor/cm = 300, efficiency as
90%, p.f=0.9, stator current density = 3.5A/mm2 , slot space factor = 0.4, the
ratio of core length to pole pitch = 1.2, machine is delta connected, take
slots\pole\phase = 4
31. Dec 2012: 12 Marks
A 15 KW, 400V, 3phase, 50Hz, 6pole induction motor has a diameter of 30cms
& length of the core is 12cm. The no of stator slot=72 with conductors per
slot=20. The stator is delta connected calculate the magnetizing current per
phase if the length of the air gap is 0.55mm. The gap contraction factor is 1.2,
the mmf for iron parts is 30% that for a air gap, coil span = 11slots,find the no
load current & the power factor if the windage & friction losses are 250 watts
& iron losses are 850 watts, winding phase spread = 60degree.
32. Dec 2012: 08 Marks
For a 5HP, 400V, 3phase, 50Hz, 4pole squirrel cage induction motor to be
started by a star-delta starter, find length of air gap, no. of rotor slots, rotor
bars & end ring currents, copper loss in bars & end ring currents, rotor end
ring current density = 5A/mm2 ,end ring mean diameter = 7.5cm. Take stator
core diameter = 10.5cm, stator core length = 12.5cm,no of stator slots =
36,conductos per slot = 104, efficiency = 0.8 & p.f = 0.83, rotor bar length =
10.5cm, rotor bar current density = 5A/mm2, receptivity of copper =
0.021mmm2.
33. June 2012: 10 Marks,
Estimate the stator core dimensions, number of stator slots, and number of
stator conductors per slot for a 100 kW, 3300 V , 50Hz, 12 pole star connected
slip ring induction motor. Take the average gap density of 0.4 Wb/m 2 , ac/m,
25000, efficiency=90%, power factor=0.9 and winding factor =0.96. choose
the main dimensions to give best p.f the slot loading must not 500 ac
34. June 2012: 08 Marks, June/July 2011: 08 Marks,
A 3phase, 4pole, 50Hz induction motor has 24 stator slots & 28 rotor slots.
Prove that tendency to run as synchronous motor at a speed of 214.3 rpm

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35. June 2012: 12 Marks, Dec 2015 / Jan 2016 : 12 Marks

A 90kW, 500V, 50Hz, 3phase, 8pole induction motor has a star connected
stator winding accommodated in 63 slots with 6conductors/slot. If the slip
ring voltage on open circuit is to be above 400v. Find a suitable rotor winding
stating
i) No. of slots ii)No. of conductor/slot iii)Coil span iv) Approximate full load
current/phase in rotor
Assume efficiency = 0.9, p.f = 0.86
36. Dec 2011: 10 Marks
Determine the main dimensions, no. of turns/ph., no. of slots, conductor
section & slot are of a 150kW, 3phase 50Hz, 400V, 1410 rpm, slip ring
induction motor. Assume average flux density as 0.57, specific electric loading
as 30,000AC/m, efficiency = 0.9, p.f = 0.9, current density = 3.5 Amp/mm 2,
slot space factor = 0.4, machine winding is delta connected & slot loading is
not to exceed 750Amp conductor.
37. Dec 2011: 10 Marks
Calculate the equivalent resistance of rotor per phase with respect to stator,
the current in the each bar & end ring and total rotor copper loss for a
415V,50hz, 4pole, 3phase induction motor having the following data :
Stator :- slots = 48; conductors/slot = 35; current in each conductor =
10Amps.
Rotor :- slots = 57; length of each bar = 0.12m; area of each bar = (9.5 X
5.5)mm2; mean diameter of end ring = 0.2m, area of each end ring = 76mm 2;
resistivity of copper = 0.02 ohm/m/mm2; full load p.f = 0.85
38. June/July 2011: 12 Marks, Dec 09/Jan10: 10 Marks
A 15kW, 3phase, 6pole, 50Hz cage motor has the following data : D = 0.32m; l
= 0.1 No. of stator slots = 54; No. of conductors/slot = 24; current in each
conductor 17.5A; Full load pf = 0.85(lag). Design a suitable cage rotor giving
number of rotor section of each rotor bar & end ring & effective resistance of
the rotor. Give the load speed as 950rpm. Resistivity of copper as 0.02
mm2/m.
39. Dec 2010: 08 Marks
Select dimensions from the following range for a 25 HP, 400V,
3phase,6pole,50Hz induction motor. The mean gap density is not to exceed
0.45 wb/m2 & specific electric loading is not to exceed 25000 Ampere
conductors/m. Calculate also the turns per phase for the stator winding. The
product of efficiency & p.f may be taken as 0.72, & the motor must be suitable
for Y- starting
Stator bore in m
0.25 0.3 0.36
Core length in m 0.10 0.12 0.19
Core length in m 0.14 0.16 0.18,
Assume K w = 0.955.
40. Dec 2010: 10 Marks
Calculate the equivalent resistance of rotor per phase referred to stator from
the following data of a 400V,3phase, 4pole, 50Hz cage motor. Stator slots
48,conductor/slot = 30, rotor slots = 53, one bar per rotor slot, length of each
bar 12cm, area of bar 0.6cm2, mean diameter of end rings 18cm, area of ring
1.5 cm2 full pitch winding with 60 phase spread for stator. Specific resistance
is 0.021/m.mm2
41. Dec 09/Jan10: 10 Marks
Determine the main dimensions, number of radial ventilating ducts, no. of
stator slots & no.of turns per phase of a 3.7kW, 400V, 3phase, 4pole, 50Hz
cage induction motor, to be started by a star-delta starter. Assume Bav =
0.45wb/m2; ac/m = 23000, efficiency = 0.85 & p.f =0.84lagging.
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42. May/June10: 10 Marks.

A 15kW 440V,4pole,50Hz,3phase,induction
motor is built with a stator bore diameter of 0.25m & a core length of 0.16m.
The specific electric loading is 23000AC/m. Using the data obtained from this
machine, determine the core dimensions, no. of stator slots & no. of stator
conductors for a 11kW, 460V, 6pole, 50Hz, 3phase induction motor. Assume a
full load efficiency of 84% & a p.f for each machine. The winding factor is
0.955
43. May/June10: 10 Marks
Design a cage motor for a 40HP, 3phase,400V,50Hz,6pole delta connected
induction motor having the following data :- Full load efficiency = 87%, Full
load p.f = 0.85, stator bore diameter = 0.33m, Gross core length = 0.17m, No.
of stator slots = 54, conductor slot = 14. Assume any missing data suitably.
44. June/July09: 10 Marks
Determine the diameter of stator bore & core length of a 50kW, 415 volts,
3phase, 6pole star connected induction motor for which the specific electric &
magnetic loadings are 32000 Ac/m & 0.51wb/m2 respectively. The machine is
having an efficiency of 90% & the p. f is 0.91. Design the machine for best p. f.
Estimate the no. of stator conductors required for a winding in which the
conductors are connected in two parallel paths. Also find the no. of slots &
also suitable no. of conductors/slots.
45. June/July09: 10 Marks
A 15 kW, 420V, 50Hz, 3phase induction motor with a synchronous speed of
1000rpm has a delta connected stator winding accommodated in 54 slots with
26 conductors per slot. If the slip ring voltage on open circuit is to be about
350V, design a suitable rotor winding giving the details of i) no. of slots ii) no.
of conductors/slot iii) approximate full load rotor current/phase iv) size of the
rotor slot. Assume efficiency & p. f as 0.91
46. Dec07/Jan08: 08Marks
A 8pole, 500V, dc shunt generator, with all field coils connected in series
requires a mmf of 5000At/pole. The poles are of rectangular dimensions
12025mm2. Determine i)the area of cross section of the wire ii) No. of turns
iii) MMF supplied by the field. A conductor of round cross section is used.
Resistivity is 0.02 mm2/m & the insulation of the wire increases the diameter
by 0.2mm. Allow a voltage drop of 50V in the field regulator.
47. Dec 07/Jan 08: 15Marks
Determine the main dimensions, turns/phase, no. of slots, conductor area &
slot area in an induction motor, rated for 250 HP, 400V, 3phase, 1410rpm(slip
ring induction motor). Assume B average = 0.5Tesla, specific electric loading
30,000AC/m. Efficiency & p. f = 0.9, winding factor = 0.955, current density =
3.5A/mm2, slot space factor = 0.4, Ratio of core length to pole pitch = 1.2. The
machine is delta connected.
48. JanFeb06: 10Marks
Calculate the following design information for a 30kW, 440V, 3phase,6pole
50Hz delta connected squirrel cage induction motor : i) Main dimensions of
stator frame ii) No. of turns per phase on stator winding iii) No. of stator slots
iv) No. of conductor per slot. Assume B average = 0.48Tesla; q = 26000 ac/m ; Full
load efficiency = 88% ; Full load p. f = 86%. Assume winding factor = 0.955.
49. Jan / Feb06: 10Marks
A 5HP, 4pole, 3phase induction motor works on a 50hz, 400 volts mains. It is
designed for star-delta starting & has the following design data : Rotor
diameter = 14cm ; Gross core length = 11.5cm; Turns per phase on stator =
360 ; Air gap length = 0.4mm; Winding factor = 0.955; Iron factor = 0.95;

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Carters gap contraction coefficient = 1.25. Assume that the ampere-turns

required for the iron parts are about 30% of that required for the gap.
Calculate the magnetizing current.
50. June / July 2015 : 10 Marks
Design a wound rotor for a 3 phase, 850 kW, 6600 V, 50 Hz, 12 Pole, induction
motor with full load efficiency of 92 % and power factor of 0.91, based on the
following informations:
Gross length of the stator = 45 cm, internal diameter of the stator = 122 cm,
number of stator slots = 144, number of conductors per slot = 10, number of
rotor slots per pole per phase = 3.50, voltage between the slip rings = 600 V,
current density = 5 A / mm2, The machine is star connected.

UNIT - 7 & 8 : Design of Synchronous Machines

1.

Dec 2014 / Jan 2015 : 06 Marks

Discuss the factors effecting choice of magnetic-loading in case of a
synchronous machine.

2.

June / July 2014 : 04 Marks

Compare round-poles v/s rectangular poles.

3.

Dec 2014 / Jan 2015: 06 Marks, Dec2013/Jan2014 : 08marks, JuneJuly2013:

10marks, JanFeb2006 :10Marks, Dec 2011 : 08marks, May / June 2010 :
10Marks, June / July 2014 : 06Marks, Dec 2012 : 04marks, June / July 2011:10
marks, Dec 09 / Jan10 :10 marks, Junjuly2009 :10marks, Dec 2015 / Jan 2016 :
08 Marks, Dec07/ Jan08 :08Marks
What is short circuit ratio in a synchronous machine? How does it influence
the design of alternators ?
Or
Explain the term short circuit ratio as applied in synchronous machines. How
the value of short circuit ratio does affect the design of alternators?
Or
Define SCR of a Synchronous machine. Discuss its effect on performance of
the machine?

4.

Dec 2014 / Jan 2015: 08 Marks

What are steps involved , in design of field windings of a synchronous
machine

5.

Dec 2014 / Jan 2015: 06Marks, Dec 2015 / Jan 2016 : 05 Marks,
Dec2013/Jan2014 : 10marks,June/ july2011 : 06Marks, Dec 2011:06marks, Jun /
July2009 :10marks
Discuss any five factors to be considered in selection of no. of slots in
synchronous machines.
Or
Explain the factor to be considered while selecting suitable no. of armature
slots in synchronous machine.
Or
What are the factors that effect selection of armature slots?

6.

June / July 2014 ,2013: 08Marks, 10Marks, June / July 2013: 08Marks, 10Marks,
June/July 2011: 10 Marks, Dec 2015 / Jan 2016 : 05 Marks, Dec2010 : 10marks,
June / July 2015 : 10 Marks
From the first principles, derive output equation 3phase alternator in terms of
specific loadings, diameter & length of the stator core. What are the usual
values of specific loadings?
Or

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Derive the output equation of a synchronous machine. And show that HP =

Input KVA X n X cos
-------------------------------0.746
7.

June / July2013: 10marks

Explain the choice of Bav & ac in synchronous machine.

8.

June / July 2014 : 06Marks

It is advisable to have field system rotating & armature stationary for large
synchronous machines. Justify the above statement

9.

June / July 2014 : 06Marks, Dec 2011 : 08marks, Jun / July 2011: 06marks
Enumerate the advantages & disadvantages of providing a large air gap in
synchronous machines.

10. Dec 2012 : 02marks

What are the advantages of arranging stator core in packets of an alternator ?
11. Dec2010 : 08 Marks, June / July 2015 : 10 Marks
Explain in steps, the design of field winding of a salient pole synchronous
machine.
12. May/ June 2010 :06marks. With usual notations, derive an expression for AT
per meter height of the field winding of a salient pole synchronous machine.
13. Dec 2014 / Jan 2015 : 10 Marks. Determine the main dimensions of 1000KVA,
50Hz, 3phase, 375rpm alternator. The average air-gap density is 0.55Wm/m 2,
ampere conductor per meter is 28000. Use rectangular poles of assume ratio
of core-length to pole pitch as 2. Maximum permissible peripheral speed is
50m/s. The runaway speed is 1.8 times the synchronous speed. Assume k w =
0.955
14. June / July 2014 : 06Marks.
Calculate the stator core dimensions for a 10
MVA, 11KV, 50Hz, 3phase, 2pole turbo alternator, based on the following
information. Specific magnetic loading Bav= 0.63 Tesla , specific electric
loading q = 48,000 amp. cond./mt , limiting peripheral speed, v = 120m/sec,
length of air gap = lg = 2.0cm, Stator wdg. Factor, Kw = 0.955
15. June / July 2014 : 08Marks.
A 500KVA, 33KV, 50Hz, 600rpm, 3phase salient
pole alternator has 180 turns per phase. Estimate the length of air gap if the
average flux density is 0.54Wb/mt2. The ratio of pole arc to pole pitch, 0.65,
the short circuit ratio,1.2 the gap construction factor 1.15 & the winding
factor, 0.955. The mmf required for gap is 80% of no load field mmf & the
winding factor 0.955
16. Dec2013/Jan2014 : 12marks
The following is the design data available for a 1250KVA,
3phase,50Hz,3300V,star connected,300rpm salient pole alternator stator bore
D = 19m; stator core length L = 0.335m; pole arc/pole pitch = 0.66; turns per
phase = 150; single layer concentric winding with 5 conductors/slot; short
circuit ratio = 1.2. Assume winding factor = 0.96 Calculate i) Specific magnetic
loading ii) Armature mmf per pole iii) Gap density over pole arc iv) Air gap
length. Given mmf required for air gap is 0.88 of a no load field mmf & gap
contraction factor is 1.15.
17. Dec 2015 / Jan2016 : 10 Marks.
Design suitable values of diameter and
length of a 75 MVA, 11 kV, 50 Hz, 3000 rpm, 3 Phase Star connected
alternator. Also determine the value of flux, conductors / slot, number of turns

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/ phase and size of armature conductors: Given Average gap density = 0.6 T,
Ampere Conductors / meter = 50000, Peripheral Speed = 180 m / s, Winding
factor = 0.95, Current density = 6 A / mm2
18. Dec2013/Jan2014 : 10marks
Find the main dimension of a 2500 KVA; 187.5 rpm 50Hz; 3phase salient pole
synchronous generator. The generator is to be vertical wheel type. Specific
magnetic loading is 0.6Wb/m2 and specific loading is 34000 ac/m. Use circular
poles ratio of core length to the pole pitch = 0.65 Specify the type of pole
construction used if the runaway speed is about two times the normal speed.
Assume Kw = 0.955
19. June / July2013: 10marks
Obtain the suitable values of diameter & core length for a 1500
kVA,3300V,3phase delta connected, 10pole alternator which has specific
magnetic loading 0.51 T & specific electric loading 34,000 A/m. The pole pitch
to core length is 0.8. Assume winding factor as 0.955, frequency 50Hz
20. Dec 2012: 14marks.
For the preliminary design of a 1250 KVA,3.3 KV 50
Hz, 300rpm 3phase star connected salient pole alternator. Determine the
dimension of the stator slot. Also sketch the slot showing the arrangement of
conductors & insulation details. Assume specific magnetic loading = 0.58 T,
specific electric loading = 330AC/cm, core length = 1.1 x (pole pitch) , field
form factor = 0.66, stacking factor = 0.96, current density = 4A/mm 2,
maximum flux density in the teeth is limited 1.8 T, winding type = full pitched
with 60 phase spread/slot/pole/phase = 3, slot loading should not exceed
1500 A, no. of ventilating ducts = 4, width of ventilating ducts = 1cm
21. Dec 2011: 12 Marks. Determine for a 500 KVA, 6600V, 12 poles, 500 rpm, 3
phase alternator, suitable values for (1) the diameter at air gap (II) the core
length (iii) the number of stator conductors (iv) the number of stator slots.
Assume a stator connected stator winding a specific magnetic loading of
0.6Wb/m2 & specific electeic loading of 30,000AC/m. Assume ratio length :
pole pitch = 1.5
22. Dec 2011:08marks.
A 500 kVA, 3.3KV, 50Hz, 600 rpm, 3 phase salient pole alternator has
180turns/phase. Estimate the length of air gap if the average flux density =
0.575 Wb/m2; pole arc/pole pitch = 0.66; short circuit ratio = 1.2; gap
contraction factor = 1.15. The mmf required for the gap is 82% of the no load
field mmf. KW = 0.955.
23. JuneJuly2011:10 Marks, June / July 2015 : 10 Marks
During the design of stator for a 3phase, 7.5KVA, 6.6KV, 50Hz,3000rpm turbo
alternator, following information have been obtained. Internal diameter of
stator = 0.75m, Gross core length = 0.9m, No. of stator/slots/pole/phase = 7,
Sectional area of stator conductor = 190mm2, No. of conductors per slot = 4.
Based on above data calculate
i) Flux/pole ii)Specific loading iii) Current density for stator winding

24. JuneJuly2011:08marks
Find the main dimensions of a 100MVA, 11KV, 50Hz, 150rpm, 3phase water
generators. Given Bav = 0.65Wb/m2; ac/m = 40000. The peripheral speed
should not exceed 65 m/sec at normal running sped in order to limit the
runway speed. Assume Kw = 0.95
25. Dec2010 : 10marks
Determine the suitable no. of slots & conductors/slot, for the stator winding of

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a 3phase 3300V, 50Hz, 300rpm alternator. The diameter is 230 cm & axial
length of core is 35cm, the maximum flux density in air gap should be
approximately 0.9wb/m2. Assume the sinusoidal flux distribution. Use single
layer winding & star connection for stator.
26. Dec2010 : 12marks
The following is the design data available for a 1250 KVA, 3phase 50Hz,
3300V,star connected, 300rpm alternator of salient pole type. Stator bore D
=1.9m, stator bore length, L = 0.335mt, pole arc/pole pitch = 0.66,
turns/phase = 150, single layer concentric winding with 5 conductors per slot,
short circuit ratio = 1.2. Assume that the distribution of gap flux is
rectangular region. Calculate :
i) Specific magnetic loading ii)Armature mmf per pole iii)Gap density over pole
arc iv)Air gap length
mmf required for air gap is 0.88 of No-load field mmf & the gap contraction
factor is 1.15.
27. Dec09/Jan10 :10marks
Find the main dimensions of a 100 MVA, 11KV, 50Hz, 150 rpm, 3phase water
wheel generator. Given that
Bav = 0.65wb/m2 & ac/m are 40000. The peripheral speed should not exceed
65m/s at normal running speed in order to runway speed.
28. Mayjun2010 :10marks
For a 125 MVA, 6.6kV,50Hz 3phase, 3000rpm star connected turbo alternator,
calculate bore diameter, core length, no. of slots & turns per phase using the
following data :
Average flux density in the air gap = 0.55wb/m2, Ampere conductors/m =
57,000, Length of air gap = 3cms, peripheral velocity <150m/sec.
29. Junjuly2009 :10marks
A 15kW, 420V, 3phase alternator has 180 slots with 5 conductors/slot. Single
layer winding with full pitched coils are used. The winding is star connected
with one circuit per phase. The stator bore diameter is 0.2m & the core length
is 0.4m. The winding is having a 60 degree phase spread, with full pitched
coils.
30. Junjuly2009 :10marks
The following particulars refer to a 1250KVA, 3phase, 3300V, 50Hz star
connected alternator running at 300rpm. Stator bore diameter = 1900cms,
core length = 33.5cms, no. of ventilating ducts = 4 with 1cm width each,
number slots = 180, size of slots = 13.5mm53mm, air gap flux density =
0.576wb/m2. Ampere conductors per cm of periphery = 331. Calculate i) Flux
density in stator teeth ii)Cross section of the conductor iii)No. of conductors
per slots.
31. Dec07/Jan08 :12Marks
Obtain the main dimensions of a 500KVA , 6600V 50Hz, 12pole star connected
salient pole alternator giving the following details. I) Internal diameter ii)
Length of the machine No. of conductors/phase.
B = 0.56T, specific electric loading = 26,000 AC/meter winding factor = 0.96
32. Jan / Feb 06 :10Marks
Find the main dimensions of a 2500KVA, 187.5 rpm 50Hz, 3phase, salient pole
synchronous generator. The generator is to be vertical water wheel type. The
specific magnetic loading is 34,000 AC/m, use circular poles with ratio of core
length to pole pitch = 0.65. Specify the type of pole construction used if the
runaway speed is about two times the normal speed.
33. Dec2015/Jan2016 : 12 Marks

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The field coils of a salient pole alternator are wound with a single layer
winding of bare copper strip of 30 mm deep, with separating insulation of
0.15 mm thick. Determine a suitable winding length, number of turns and
thickness of conductors to develop an mmf of 1200 AT with potential
difference of 5 Volts per coil and with a loss of 1200 W / m 2 of total coil
surface. The mean length of turn is 1.2 m and resistivity of copper is 0.021 /
m / mm2
34. June / July 2015 : 10 Marks.
Design the field coil of a 3 phase, 16 poles,
50 Hz, salient pole alternator, based on the following design information:
Diameter of stator at the gap surface = 1.0 m, gross length of stator core =
0.3 m, section of the pole body = 0.5 m x 0.3 m, height of pole = 0.15 m,
ampere turns per pole = 6500, exciter voltage = 110 V, Assume 30 volts as
reserve; depth of filed coil = 0.03 m, insulation of pole = 0.01 m, current
density = 2.6 A / mm2.

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