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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

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Explain the factors for choice of specific magnetic loading & specific
electric loading.
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What do you mean by specific electric loading and specific magnetic
1 loading applied to electric machines? State the factors on which the 4 7 4 3
choice of these loadings depends.
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Explain the factors affecting the choice of specific magnetic loading and
specific electric loading for the design of rotating electrical machines.
Discuss magnetic material and insulating material in detail.
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Prepare a list of class of insulating materials along with their
temperature withstand capability and applications.
Explain heat dissipation in Electrical Machines.
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Explain the phenomena of heat dissipation in various Electrical
machines.
4 Explain heating of electrical machines. 7 1
5 Write a short note on Duty Cycle. 7 1

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CHAPTER 2: DESIGN OF TRANSFORMER

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Define window space factor and stacking factor. Which factor

affecting window space factor?
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What is window space factor? How it varies with KVA and KV
rating?
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1 What is window space factor? Write the empirical formula used to 3 3 3 3
estimate the value of space factor.
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Define the following words related to transformer design:
(I) Window space factor
(II) Staking factor
(III) Circumscribing Circle
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/mm2, window space factor 7 7 2
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0.3. Overall height =overall width, stacking factor=0.9. For three
stepped core: width of largest stamping is 0.9d and net iron
area=0.6d2, where d is diameter of circumscribing circle.
Distinguish between Distribution transformer and Power transformer.
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Give comparison between power transformer and distribution
transformer in terms of construction, design and applications.
4 Explain various methods of Transformer Cooling. 7 7 2
Explain the relation between emf per turn and transformer rating.
OR 7 7 2
5
Derive the equation Et=K√𝑄, from first principles where Q= KVA
rating of the transformer.
6 Why tapping is provided on HV winding? 3 1

7 Describe importance of mitered joints in transformer 3 1

8 Why stepped core is used in transformers? 3 3 2

Give reason: the area of yoke in a transformer is kept 15-20 % more 4 4 2
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than that of core.
10 Describe design of LV winding of transformer. 4 1

11 Explain design of cooling tank with cooling tubes in transformer. 7 1

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12 Derive an output equation for 3-ф transformer. 7 3 2

Enlist different types of windings used in transformer design. Explain 3 4 2
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anyone.
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
laminations. Assume voltage per turn 14 V, maximum flux density 7 7 2
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1.1 wb/m2, window space factor 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
Explain the construction and significance of any one joint in case of 3 1
15
the core assembly of a transformer.
16 Explain effect of change in frequency on losses of transformer. 3 1
What is design optimization? Derive the condition for maximum 7 7 2
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efficiency of a transformer
Give technical reason for low flux density for yoke of a three- 3 1
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phase transformer
How will the output and losses in a transformer vary with the 4 1
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linear dimensions?
20 Explain: Bracing in transformer winding. 3 1

21 What are the salient features of a Distribution transformer? 3 1

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 iron 7 1
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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.
Derive the expression of leakage reactance of a 3 phase core type 7 1
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distribution transformer.

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CHAPTER 3: DESIGN OF INDUCTION MOTORS

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State the rules for the selection of rotor slots in 3-phase squirrel cage 3 3 3 3
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induction motor.
Derive an output equation for 3-ф induction motor with usual 7 7 4 3
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notation.
Discuss briefly the harmonic induction torque in 3-ф induction motor 4
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Briefly describe harmonic torques in 3-ф induction motor and its
3 effect on the performance of the motor. 3 4 3
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Explain the effect of harmonic induction torque and harmonic
synchronous torque on the performance of 3-ph induction motor.
What is Dispersion coefficient? Explain the effect of Dispersion
coefficient on maximum power factor.
4 OR 7 1
What do you mean by dispersion co-efficient applied to induction
motors.
5 Discuss factors affecting air gap length in induction motor design. 4 3 7 4 4
Draw and explain the current distribution waveform spread over one 4 4 2
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pole pitch in bars and end rings in a squirrel cage induction motor
Which points are to be considered for selecting number of stator slots 3 1
7
in IM?
Determine the main dimensions and number of stator turns per phase
of a 3.7 kW, 400 V, 3-phase, 50 Hz, 4 pole squirrel cage induction
motor having an efficiency of 0.85 and full load power factor of 0.84.
8 Assume: Specific magnetic loading = 0.45 Wb/m2, specific electric 7 1
loading = 23000 A/m, winding factor = 0.955, stacking factor=0.9.
Induction motor to be started by star delta starter and design for
minimum cost.
What is effect of harmonic induction torque and harmonic 4 1
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synchronous torque on the performance of 3-ph induction motor.
A 11 kW, 3-phase, 220V, 50 Hz, 6-pole star connected induction 7 1
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motor has 54 stator slots, each containing 9 conductors. Number of
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rotor bars is 64. The machine has efficiency of 0.86 and a power
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.
Give the design difference between squirrel cage and slip ring 4 1
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induction motor.
Find the main dimensions, number of stator turns per phase &
number of stator conductors for a 25KW, 415V, 50Hz, 2880 rpm,3-ф
delta connected induction motor. 7 1
12
Assume that: specific magnetic loading=0.48wb/m2, specific electric
loading=21000ac/m, Efficiency=88%, power factor=0.87 Machine
should be designed for good overall design.
Find the main dimensions of a 15 kW, 3-phase, 400 V, 50 Hz, 2810
r.p.m squirrel cage induction motor having an efficiency of 0.88 and
a full load power factor of 0.9. 7 1
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Assume: Specific magnetic loading = 0.5 Wb/m2, specific electric
loading = 25000 A/m, winding factor = 0.955. Take the rotor
peripheral speed as approximately 20 m/s at synchronous speed
State the rules for the selection of rotor slots in 3-phase slip ring type 4 3 2
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induction motor.
A 75 KW, 3300 V, 50 Hz, 8 pole, 3 phase star connected induction
motor has a magnetizing current which is 35 percent of the full load 7 1
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current. Calculate the value of stator turns per phase if the mmf
required for flux density at 30 degree from pole axis is 500 A.
Explain the effect of skewing the rotor slots in a squirrel cage 4 1
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induction motor
Discuss the factors affecting the choice of specific Magnetic 3 4 2
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loading in case of a induction motor.
Describe the design procedure of stator in case of 3 phase 7 1
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induction motor.
A 22kW,3 phase,4 pole 50 Hz,415V star connected induction motor 7
has 48 slots each containing 20 conductors. Calculate the values of
bar and end ring currents. The number of rotor bars is 55. The 1
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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.
20 Why semi-enclosed slots are usually preferred for induction motors 3 1
Design a 10HP, 440V, 3-Phase, 4-pole, 50Hz squirrel cage induction 7
motor which is to be started using a star-delta starter. Find the main 1
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dimensions (D & L) .
Assume: -Average flux density in the gap=0.45wb/m2, Ampere
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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 7
22 over one pole pitch in bars and end rings squirrel cage induction 1
motor
A 11 kW,3 phase, 6 pole 50 Hz, 220 V star connected induction 7
motor has 54 stator slots each containing 9 conductors. Calculate
the values of bar and end ring currents. The number of rotor bars
23 is 64. The machine efficiency of 0.86 and a power factor of 1
0.85. 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.
Explain the factors that affect the choice of specific electric loading 4 1
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in case of a induction Motor.

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CHAPTER 4: DESIGN OF SYNCHRONOUS MACHINES

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What is SCR? Discuss its effect on synchronous machine

performance. 4 7 3 3 7 5
1
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Define SCR and its importance in designing of synchronous machine
Discuss steps for field winding design of salient pole synchronous 7 4 2
2
machine.
Explain the difference between turbo and hydro alternator from a
design point of view.
3 OR 3 4 3 3
Give comparison of salient pole and non-salient pole synchronous
machine in terms of design parameters.
Explain the terms “critical speed” and “runaway speed” with 3 3 4 3
4
reference to synchronous machine.
Explain the importance of damper winding in synchronous machine.
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What is the role of damper winding in (i) synchronous generator and
(ii) synchronous motor?
Enlist the factors for choice of specific magnetic loading and specific 3 1
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electric loading in synchronous machine.
Find main dimensions and peripheral speed of a 2500 kVA, 3 phase,
50 Hz, 3000 V, 187.5 rpm salient pole synchronous generator. The
7 specific magnetic loading is 0.6 Wb/m2. specific electrical loading is 7 1
34000 A/m, winding factor is 0.955.
Use circular poles with ratio of core length to pole pitch=0.65.
How MMF is calculated for magnetic circuit in synchronous 3 1
8
machine?
9 Explain design of damper winding in Synchronous machine. 4 1
Write the steps and necessary equations for rotor design of a 7 1
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synchronous machine.
Determine the main dimensions for a 100 MVA, 11 KV, 50Hz, 3
11 phase, 150 rpm alternator. The Bav = 0.65 wb/m2 and ac= 40000 7 1
A/m. The peripheral speed should not exceed 65m/s at normal speed
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in order to limit the runaway peripheral speed.
What do you mean by the output equation? Derive the output 7 1
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equation of an alternator from first principles.
Explain design considerations to eliminate harmonics in 3 1
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synchronous machines.
A 600 rpm, 50 Hz, 10000 V, 3 phase, synchronous generator has the
following design data. Bav = 0.48 Wb/m2, Current Density = 2.7
14 amp/mm2, slot space factor = 0.35, number of slots = 144, slot size = 7 1
120 x 20 mm, D = 1.92 m and L = 0.4 m. determine the KVA rating
of the machine
State why a turbo alternator has smaller diameter and large length but
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hydro alternator has larger diameter and small length?
Explain the factors to be considered while selecting number of
16 4 1
stator slots in the design of a synchronous machine.
Explain direct axis and quadrature axis synchronous reactance in
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synchronous machine

18 Discuss cooling methods of large turbo alternators. 3 1

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CHAPTER 5: COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN

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What are the applications of FEM technique for design problem?

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Explain the advantages of finite element method.

2 Explain significance of FEM in design problem. 4 4 4 3

3 Explain FEM software for design of machines. 4 1

4 Explain use of any one open source FEM software for 2D design. 4 1

Draw the flowchart for design of a transformer

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5 7 7 2
Write a note on computer aided design of Transformer. Explain
algorithm steps to find main dimensions.
Write a flow chart for designing main dimensions of 3 phase Induction
6 7 1
Motor.
Enlist different methods for computer aided machine design. Discuss
7 3 1
any one.

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