BEE IMPORTANT QUESTIONS FOR END –SEM

AY 23-24 SEM-I / II

UNIT 1: Elementary Concepts and DC Circuits

1. Define Active. Passive. Linear, nonlinear, bilateral, unilateral network, Lumped and distributed
network 4M
2. Define ideal and practical voltage and current source with symbol, graph and value of internal
resistance 6M
3. State and explain KVL and KCL with example 6M
4. State and explain steps to solve super position theorem with example 6M
6. Derive expression to convert star into delta and delta into star 8M
7. Differentiate between series and parallel circuits 6M
8. Numerical on KVL , Superposition theorem Series parallel circuits, Star delta Conversion, , 6/8 M

9. Explain the Electrical Power System block diagram ( Including in detail explanation

of voltage levels, etc.)

Unit 2: Electromagnetism

1. Definition related to electromagnetism

2. Numericals on definition eg to calculate flux density, relative permeability etc
3. Derive the relation between Magnetomotive force (MMF), magnetic flux(Ø) and reluctance
(4M)
4. Compare Magnetic and Electric Circuit clearly mentioning similarities and
dissimilarities (6-8 M)
5. Explain how flux in air gap can be calculated in case of a magnetic ring having mean
diameter of D mtrs with air gap of length as L mtrs or (Derivation of Total flux in Series
Magnetic Circuit Derivation )(6M).
6. Numerical with and without airgap
7. State faradays Laws of Electromagnetic Induction (4M)
8. Explain concept of dynamically induced emf (4M)
9. State Flemings Right hand rule and its application (4M)
10. Explain self and Mutually Induced EMF (4-6 M)
11. Define self-Inductance and state the factors affecting it (4M)
12. Define Mutual Inductance and state the factors affecting it (4M)
13. Compare self and mutual Inductance (4M)
14. Numericals on self and Mutual Inductance.
15. Derive the expression for coefficient of Coupling (6M)
16. Derive the expression for energy stored in magnetic field (4M)
17. Numerical on for coefficient of Coupling & energy stored in magnetic field
 Unit 3: AC Fundamentals

1.Define the following terms: Instantaneous Value, Amplitude, Frequency, Time Period, RMS Value,
Average Value,Form factor, Peak Factor
2. Numerical on definition
3. Prove that Irms = 0.707 Im or Prove the relation between maximum and rms value [6M]
4. Prove that Iav = 0.637 Im or Prove the relation between maximum and average value [4M]
5. Concept of Leading, Lagging , inphase quantities .
6. Numericals on Voltage and current equations (eg at i =10A , t = ? or at t = 0.0025 s i=? )
7. Solve all numericals from university papers
4. Obtain an expression for instantaneous current in a Pure Resistance, Pure Inductance, Pure
capacitance excited by a sinusoidal voltage source.
5 Derivation for Power (instantaneous & Average) through pure resistive, pure inductive, pure
capacitive circuit (6M)
6. Numerical on Pure R, Pure L and Pure C
5.Prove that a pure inductor never consumes any power ( Ans: derive power equation for pure
inductor showing instantaneous and average power where average power is zero) [4 M]

UNIT 3: AC Series Circuit

1. Derivation for current through pure resistive, pure inductive, pure capacitive circuit (6M)
2. Derivation for Power (instantaneous & Average) through pure resistive, pure inductive, pure
capacitive circuit (6M)
3. Derivation for Power (instantaneous & Average) through RL, RC Series circuit (6M)
4. Define Impedance Draw impedance triangle for RL & RC series Circuit 4M
5. Define and state its unit: Impedance, inductive reactance, capacitive reactance. 4M

6. If single phase AC supply is applied to pure resistive /pure inductive/pure capacitive/RL/RC /RLC
answer the following 6M
i) Draw circuit diagram indicating all voltage drops across elements
ii) Write equation for impedance and current
iii Draw phasor diagram

7. Define resonance frequency and obtain the expression for it. 6M

8. Define active, reactive, apparent power with hep of power triangle. 4M

9. Define power factor and state its significance

10. State the power factor and its nature in following cases
A pure resistive circuit ---- Ans ---- Cos Ø= 1 nature is unity
A Pure Inductive Circuit Cos Ø= 0 and Lagging
A Pure Capacitive Circuit Cos Ø= 0 and leading
A RLC resonance circuit Cos Ø= 1 and unity

11. Numerical on Pure R, pure L, Pure C, RL, RC, RLC,

Resonance ie (Maximum Current condition), Calculate resonance frequency, X L and Xc
 (All Numerical from Previous Years question papers to be done thoroughly)

3B: Polyphase Circuits

1. State Advantages of three phase over single phase 6M

2. Define
 Balanced load (Symmetrical AC System ),
 Unbalanced load (Asymmetrical AC System )
 phase sequence 4M

3. With help of connection diagram indicate all line and phase values of voltages and current for star/
delta connected balanced load 8M

4 With help of phasor diagram prove the relation between line and phase values of voltages and
current for balanced STAR/DELTA connected load 8M

5. Obtain the expression for active, reactive, apparent power for a balanced STAR/DELTA connected
load. Also prove that it’s same 6M

6. Numerical on star and delta specially in rectangle form eg 3+4j or 3-4j from previous year
question paper

7. Prove That power in delta is 3 times of power in star (Ans in notes)

Unit 5A : Transformers

1. Differentiate between core shell type transformers 6M

2. Classification of transformer 4M

3. Derive Emf equation for single ph. Transformer 6M

4.What is kVA rating of transformer. Explain, why the rating of transformer is expressed in KVA.

5. State different losses, where they occur, how to minimise them 6M

6. Define voltage regulation and efficiency with formula 3M

8. Why are steel laminations used for the construction of the core? Sketch different types of
laminations

9.State true or false with justification in case of a transformer

 As load increases iron loss increases (Ans : False iron loss is constant loss remains constant
irrespective of load)
 As Load increases copper loss increases (Ans : True copper loss is variable loss and
increases with increase in load current )
 For half load copper loss is 1/4 th that of full load (Ans: Copper loss increases with the
square of current i.e. I2 R hence for half load it will be (½)
2
10. Numerical on Various ratios , voltage, current, turns ratio, emf equation,
KVA rating and efficiency and regulation (full load, half load, 75% of full load )

5B: DC Motor
1. Explain construction of DC motor with the help of cross-sectional view.
2. Explain the working principle of DC motor.
3. Draw circuit diagram for DC shunt and series motor. Write the voltage equations.
4. Draw torque-armature current, speed- torque and speed-armature current characteristics of
DC series and shunt motor
5. State applications of DC shunt and series motors
5 C: 3 Phase Induction motor
1. Explain the working principle of three phase Induction motor
2. Compare squirrel cage and slip ring induction motor
3. State the applications of squirrel cage and slip ring induction motor
5D: 1 Phase Induction Motor
1. What are the main parts of single-phase induction motor?
2. Explain the working principle of single-phase Induction motor
3. Why the single-phase induction motor is not self-starting? What arrangement is used to make
itself starting motor.
4. State applications of resistive split phase, capacitor start, capacitor start-capacitor run and
permanent capacitor type single phase induction motor.

NOTE : All numerical from previous year question paper to be solved

thoroughly

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