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Basic Electrical Engineering

This document outlines the modules and common exam questions for the Basic Electrical Engineering course. It covers topics such as DC circuits, AC fundamentals, single and three phase circuits, transformers, domestic wiring, DC generators and motors, synchronous generators, and induction motors. For each module, 1-3 sample questions are provided that test fundamental concepts like Ohm's law, Kirchhoff's laws, power calculations, transformer parameters, motor speed and torque relations.

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Basic Electrical Engineering

This document outlines the modules and common exam questions for the Basic Electrical Engineering course. It covers topics such as DC circuits, AC fundamentals, single and three phase circuits, transformers, domestic wiring, DC generators and motors, synchronous generators, and induction motors. For each module, 1-3 sample questions are provided that test fundamental concepts like Ohm's law, Kirchhoff's laws, power calculations, transformer parameters, motor speed and torque relations.

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Basic Electrical Engineering (18ELE13/23)

Basic Electrical Engineering


Pattern of Questions appeared in previous VTU Examination

Module 1 A DC Circuits
1 State Ohms law OR State KVL & KCL

2 Numerical on series & parallel circuit (Find current in each branch & total current,

voltage across a resistor and supply voltage, power consumed in a resistor and hence the

circuit)

3 Numerical on KVL

Module 1 B AC Fundamentals

1 Definition of average value, root mean square value, form factor and peak factor OR

derive equation for RMS & Average value of sine wave.

2 Generation of Single phase voltage OR phasor representation OR Advantages of

sinusoidal waveforms

3 Numerical on computation of average value, root mean square value, form factor and

peak factor of sinusoidal varying voltage.

Asst. Prof. Chaitanya K J, Dept. of ECE, JCER, Belagavi. Page 1


Basic Electrical Engineering (18ELE13/23)

Module 2 A Single Phase Circuits

1 Derivation of Pure L OR C OR RL OR RC

2 Define power factor? Explain its significance. OR Define Real, Apparent and reactive

power.

3 Numerical on determining current, power and power factor of the circuit (Series OR

Parallel)

Module 2 B Three Phase Circuits

1 Generation of three phase power OR Advantages of three phase system over single phase

system.

2 Derivation of voltage and current relationship in star OR delta connected system OR

Proving Two wattmeter is sufficient to measure three phase power.

3 Numerical on determining current, power and power factor of three phase circuit,

computation of line parameters and phase parameters OR computation of wattmeter

readings.

Asst. Prof. Chaitanya K J, Dept. of ECE, JCER, Belagavi. Page 2


Basic Electrical Engineering (18ELE13/23)

Module 3 A Single Phase Transformers

1 Construction and working of transformer OR EMF equation of Transformer OR compare

shell & core type of transformer.

2 Condition for maximum efficiency OR description of losses in a transformer OR

Transformer on load (R, L & C)

3 Numerical on Computation of primary & secondary parameters (Current, voltage, No. of

turns, turns ratio & power) OR computation of efficiency at various loads.

Module 3 B Domestic Wiring

1 Define Feeder, Distributor & service mains OR Compare and contrast various type of

wiring methods.

2 Two & Three way lighting OR Pipe OR Plate earthing

3 A short note on Fuse OR Miniature Circuit Breaker (MCB's) OR electric shock OR

precautions against shock.

Asst. Prof. Chaitanya K J, Dept. of ECE, JCER, Belagavi. Page 3


Basic Electrical Engineering (18ELE13/23)

Module 4 A DC Generator

1 Construction (Explaining all parts detailed with diagrams) & operation of DC Generator

2 Expression for induced EMF OR Types of D.C. Generators

3 Numerical on Generated EMF, Back EMF.

Module 4 B DC Motor

1 Construction (Explaining all parts detailed with diagrams) & operation of DC Motor

2 Expression for Torque equation OR Types of D.C. Motor OR Characteristics of DC


Motors OR Back EMF OR Application of DC Motors

3 Numerical on Speed, armature torque, shaft torque.

Asst. Prof. Chaitanya K J, Dept. of ECE, JCER, Belagavi. Page 4


Basic Electrical Engineering (18ELE13/23)

Module 5 A Three Phase Synchronous Generator

1 Construction (Explaining all parts detailed with diagrams) & operation of three phase

synchronous generator

2 Derivation for Frequency of generated EMF OR EMF equation of three phase

synchronous generator.

3 Numerical on calculation of generated EMF

Module 5 B Three Phase Induction Motor

1 Construction (Explaining all parts detailed with diagrams) & operation of three phase

Induction motor OR Rotating magnetic field.

2 Define slip and slip speed. Frequency of rotor current.

3 Numerical on synchronous speed and slip.

Asst. Prof. Chaitanya K J, Dept. of ECE, JCER, Belagavi. Page 5

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