23EET13D

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FIRST Semester B. E. Degree Semester End Examination (SEE), Jan/ Feb 2024
Elements of Electrical Engineering

(Mechanical Engineering)
(Model Question Paper - 1)
[Time: 3 Hours] [Maximum Marks: 100]
Instructions to students:
i. Answer FIVE FULL Questions as per choice.
ii. Use BLACK ball point pen for text, figure, table, etc.
iii. Assume missing data, if any.
RBT
Marks CO
Level
Module 1
a) Define Kirchhoff’s laws with suitable examples for each [04 Marks] CO1 L2
b) With neat single line diagram explain in detail the structure of electrical
1. [08 Marks] CO1 L2
power system.
c) With the typical layout, working and all components of any one type wind [08 Marks] CO1 L2
power plant.
OR
a) Define ohms laws with relevant equations and its limitations. [04 Marks] CO1 L2
b) Define and list the advantages and disadvantages for Conventional and [08 Marks] CO1 L2
2. non-conventional energy resources.
c) With neat block diagram, working of any one solar PV system for
[08 Marks] CO1 L2
generation of electricity.
Module 2
a)
For the circuit shown in figure 1,

solve for E & I2.
The voltage drop across 8 ohms [10 Marks] CO2 L4
was noted as 20V.
3.
b) An alternating current varying sinusoidally with a frequency of 50Hz has

an rms value of 20A. i) write down the equation for the instantaneous value
of current. i) Find the value at the instant 0.0125sec, after passing through [10 Marks] CO2 L3
a +ve maximum value and iii) At what time measure from the +ve
maximum value, will the instantaneous current be 14.14A.
OR
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4. a) For the circuit shown in figure 2, find the voltage drop VXY across nodes XY, also
find the power associated with 3V.
[06 Marks] CO2 L4
b) Define Instantaneous value, frequency, phase, phase difference, time [06 Marks] CO2 L2
period with relevant equations and diagrams.
Solve for all branch currents for the

circuit shown in figure 3
c) [08 Marks] CO2 L4
Module 3
Discuss the following:

a) 1) Working principle of three phase Induction Motor [12 Marks] CO3 L2
5. 2) Rotating magnetic field, with neat vector diagram and relevant equations
Discuss the construction and working of single-phase Induction motor with
b) [08 Marks] CO3 L2
neat diagrams and relevant equations.
OR
Discuss the necessity of starters and with diagram explain star-delta starter. CO3 L2
a) [10 Marks]
A 3 phase induction motor with 4 poles is supplied from an alternator

6. having six poles and running at 1000 rpm. Calculate (i) Synchronous speed CO3 L3
b) [10 Marks]
of the induction motor (ii) Its speed when the slip is 0.04 (iii) Frequency of
the rotor e.m.f, when the speed is 600 r.p.m.
Module 4
a) Explain the working principle of DC motor. Define torque and derive [10 Marks] CO4 L2
torque equation.
7. A 4 pole, 220V, lap connected DC shunt motor has 36 slots, each slot
b) containing 16 conductors. It draws a current of 40A from supply. The field [10 Marks] CO4 L4
resistance and armature resistance are 110 ohms and 0.1 ohms respectively.

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The motor develops an output of 6kW. The flux per pole is 40m Wb.
Calculate (a) the speed (b) the torque developed by the armature and (c) the
shaft torque.
OR
a) List the classification of batteries and explain any one with relevant [05 Marks] CO4 L2
diagram and equations.
8. b) Discuss the physical principles of the conversion of solar radiation into [05 Marks] CO4 L2
heat.
c) Derive the equation for conversion efficiency and power output for solar [10 Marks] CO4 L2
photo-voltaic.
Module 5
a) With neat circuit/block diagram discuss service main, meter board and [08 Marks] CO5 L2
distribution board with voltage ratings of different appliances.
Calculate the electric bill at the end of a month of 30 days at Rs.2.00 per unit
9. if 6 lamps of 40 watt each burn for 8 hours per day, an electric iron of 1 kW is
used for 2 hours per day and 4 fans of 50 watt each are used for 10 hours per
day.
OR
Discuss the following.
1) Electric shock
a) 2) Tariff [12 Marks] CO5 L2
3) Plate earthing
4) Electrical unit.
10. A household uses the following electric appliances:
(a) Refrigerator of rating 400 W for ten hours each day.
(b) Two electric fans of rating 80 W each for twelve hours each day.
(c) Six electric tubes of rating 18 W each for 6 hours each day.
Calculate the electricity bill of the household for the month of June if the cost
per unit of electric energy is ₹ 3.00.
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Elements of Electrical Engineering

For the circuit shown in figure 1,

b) An alternating current varying sinusoidally with a frequency of 50Hz has

SJB Institute of Technology, Bangalore

[06 Marks] CO2 L4

Solve for all branch currents for the

c) [08 Marks] CO2 L4

Discuss the following:

A 3 phase induction motor with 4 poles is supplied from an alternator

SJB Institute of Technology, Bangalore

SJB Institute of Technology, Bangalore

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