Chapter-1 Introduction

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Prepare a list of class of insulating materials along with their temperature withstand capability and
1 W-22, S-23 4, 4
applications

Explain the factors affecting the choice of specific magnetic loading and
specific electric loading for the design of rotating electrical machines.
OR Explain the factors for choice of specific magnetic loading & specific electric loading.
2 W-22, S-22, S-23 7,4,7
OR What do you mean by specific electric loading and specific magnetic
loading applied to electric machines? State the factors on which the
choice of these loadings depends.

3 Explain heating of electrical machines. S-24 7

4 Write a short note on Duty Cycle. S-24 7

Chapter-2 Design of Transformers

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What is window space factor? Write the empirical formula used to estimate the value of space factor.
1 OR Define window space factor and stacking factor. Which factor affecting window space factor? W-22, S-22, S-23 3
OR What is window space factor? How it varies with KVA and KV rating?

Determine the dimensions of core and yoke for a 200 KVA, 50 Hz single phase core type transformer. A
cruciform core is used with distance between adjacent limbs equal to 1.6 times the width of core
2 laminations. Assume voltage per turn 14 V, maximum flux density 1.1 wb/m2, window space factor W-22, W-23 7, 7
0.32, current density 3 A/mm2, the stacking factor =0.9. The net iron area is 0.56d2 in a cruciform core
where d is the diameter of circumscribing circle. Also the width of largest stamping is 0.85d.

Derive the equation Et=K√Q 𝑄, from first principles where Q= KVA rating of the transformer.
3 W-22 , W-21, S-23 7
OR Explain the relation between emf per turn and transformer rating.
Give comparison between power transformer and distribution transformer in terms of construction,
W-22 , S-22, S-23,
4 design and applications. 4 ,3, 3, 4
W-23
OR Distinguish between Distribution transformer and Power transformer.
Briefly explain cooling methods of transformers.
5 OR Explain various methods of Transformer Cooling. W-22 , W-21 , S-23 7

Determine overall dimensions for a 200 kVA , 6600/440 V, 50 Hz, 3-phase core type transformer. Emf
per turn is 10V, maximum flux density 1.3 Wb/m2, current density 2.5 A/mm 2 , window space factor
6 0.3. overall height =overall width, stacking factor=0.9. S-22, W-21, S-23 7
For three stepped core : width of largest stamping is 0.9d and net iron area=0.6d 2, where d is diameter
of circumscribing circle.
7 Derive an output equation for 3-ф transformer S-22, W-23 3, 7
8 Enlist different types of windings used in transformer design. Explain anyone. S-23, S-24 4, 3
9 What is design optimization? Derive the condition for maximum efficiency of a transformer W-23 7

Determine the main dimensions of the core for a 5 kVA , 11000/400 V, 50 Hz, single phase core type
distribution transformer. The net conductor area in the window is 0.6 times the net cross section of
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iron in the core. Assume a square cross-section for the core, a flux density 1 Wb/m2 , a current
density 1.4 A/mm2,and a window space factor 0.2. The height of window is 3 times its width.

What is design optimization? Derive necessary condition for designing a transformer with minimum
11 S-24 7
cost.

Chapter-3 Design of Induction Motors

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Draw and explain the current distribution waveform spread over one pole pitch in bars and end rings
1 W-22, S-23 4
in a squirrel cage induction motor.
W-22, S-22 , W-21,
2 State the rules for the selection of rotor slots in 3-phase squirrel cage type induction motor. 3, 4
W-23
3 Discuss factors affecting air gap length in induction motor design. S-22, S-23, W-23 4, 7, 3
What is effect of harmonic induction torque and harmonic synchronous
torque on the performance of 3-ph induction motor.
S-22 ,W-22, W-21,
4 OR Briefly describe harmonic torques in 3-ф induction motor and its effect 4, 7, 3
S-23
on the performance of the motor.
OR Discuss briefly the harmonic induction torque in 3-ф induction motor

S-22 , W-21, S-23,

5 Derive an output equation for 3-ф induction motor with usual notation. 4 , 7, 7, 7
S-24
 A 11 kW, 3-phase, 220V, 50 Hz, 6-pole star connected induction motor has 54 stator slots, each
containing 9 conductors. Number of rotor bars is 64. The machine has efficiency of 0.86 and a power
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factor of 0.85. The rotor mmf is 85 percent of stator mmf. Determine bar current and end ring current.
If current density is 5 A/mm2, find area of bar and end ring.

Find the main dimensions, number of stator turns per phase & number of stator conductors for a
25KW, 415V, 50Hz, 2880rpm,3-ф delta connected induction motor. Assume that: specific magnetic
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loading=0.48wb/m2, specific electric loading=21000ac/m, Efficiency=88%, power factor=0.87 Machine
should be designed for good overall design

Design a 10HP, 440V, 3-Phase, 4-pole, 50Hz squirrel cage induction motor which is to be started using
a star-delta starter. Find the main dimensions (D & L) . Assume: -Average flux density in the
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gap=0.45wb/m2, Ampere conductors per meter=23000, efficiency=0.85, Power factor=0.84, stator
winding factor=0.955. Take ratio (L/τ) = 1.0
Draw and explain briefly the current distribution wave form speeded over one pole pitch in bars and
9 W-23 7
end rings squirrel cage induction motor

10 Explain the factors that affect the choice of specific magnetic loading in case of a induction motor W-23, S-24 4, 3
11 Describe the design procedure of stator in case of 3 phase induction motor. S-24 7

A 22kW,3 phase,4 pole 50 Hz,415V star connected induction motor has 48 slots each containing 20
conductors. Calculate the values of bar and end ring currents. The number of rotor bars is 55. The
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machine efficiency of 0.88 and a power factor of 0.89. The rotor mmf may be assumed of 85 percent
of stator mmf. If current density is 6 A/mm2 find area of rotor bar and area of end ring.

13 Write a flow chart for designing main dimentions of 3 phase Induction Motor. S-24 7

Chapter-4 Design of Synchronous Machines

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Explain Short Circuit Ratio and its significance for a synchronous machine.
1 W-22, S-22, W-21 3 ,7, 3
OR What is SCR? Discuss its effect on synchronous machine performance.
Explain the importance of damper winding in synchronous machine
2 W-22 , S-22 4
OR Explain design of damper winding in Synchronous machine.
W-22 , W-21, S-23,
3 Explain the terms “critical speed” and “run away speed” with reference to synchronous machine. 4, 3, 3, 3
W-23
Discuss steps for field winding design of salient pole synchronous machine.
4 S-22, S-23 4, 7
OR Explain steps for design of field winding of synchronous machine
5 What is the role of damper winding in (i) synchronous generator and (ii) synchronous motor? W-21, W-23, S-24 4, 4, 4
List out the factors to be considered while selecting number of armature slots in the design of a
synchronous machine & explain any one.
6 W-21, S-24 3, 4
OR Explain the factors to be considered while selecting number of stator slots in the design of a
synchronous machine.
State why a turbo alternator has smaller diameter and large length but hydro alternator has larger
7 W-21, S-24 3, 4
diameter and small length?
8 Explain the difference between turbo and hydro alternator from a design point of view. S-23, W-23 4, 3
9 Define SCR and its importance in designing of synchronous machine S-23, W-23, S-24 3, 7, 4
10 Write the steps and necessary equations for rotor design of a synchronous machine S-23 7
11 Explain design considerations to eliminate harmonics in synchronous machines. W-23 3

A 600 rpm, 50 Hz, 10000 V, 3 phase, synchronous generator has the following design data. Bav = 0.48
12 Wb/m2, Current Density = 2.7 amp/mm2, slot space factor = 0.35, number of slots = 144, slot size = W-23 7
120 x 20 mm, D = 1.92 m and L = 0.4 m. determine the KVA rating of the machine

Chapter-5 Computer Aided Design

Sr. No. Question Citation Marks
What are the applications of FEM technique for design problems?
W-22 , S-22, S-23,
1 OR What are the applications of FEM technique for design problem? Explain the advantages of finite 3 , 7, 4, 4
S-24
element method.
2 Explain FEM software for design of machines. S-22, S-23 4
3 Explain significance of FEM in design problem. W-21, W-23, S-24 7, 4, 4
4 Enlist different methods for computer aided machine design. Discuss any one S-24 3