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Old Questions Electrical Machine

The document consists of a series of past questions related to electrical machines, covering topics such as synchronous and induction motors, transformers, and generators. It includes inquiries about operating principles, construction features, comparisons, and specific phenomena like eddy current loss and armature reaction. Additionally, it addresses practical applications and operational conditions for various electrical machines in power systems.

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Old Questions Electrical Machine

The document consists of a series of past questions related to electrical machines, covering topics such as synchronous and induction motors, transformers, and generators. It includes inquiries about operating principles, construction features, comparisons, and specific phenomena like eddy current loss and armature reaction. Additionally, it addresses practical applications and operational conditions for various electrical machines in power systems.

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Past Questions:

1. Explain the operating principle, construction features, and application of a synchronous


motor. Provide a detailed comparison between synchronous motors and induction motors
in terms of construction, operating principle, speed control methods, and applications.
Support your answer with relevant diagrams and examples.
2. Draw a figure of a salient pole synchronous generator and explain its principle of operation.
Draw phasor diagrams showing the relationship between current and voltages of both the
synchronous generator and synchronous motor.
3. How does an induction machine act as a generator? Explain the voltage build-up process
in an induction generator. How is the frequency controlled in the induction generator?
4. What are the major types of electrical machines in an electrical power system?
5. Describe the working principle of the induction motor. Also, explain its advantages and
disadvantages.
6. What is an auto transformer? Discuss its merits and demerits over two winding
transformers. Also, show that an autotransformer is more useful (copper saving) as
compared to a two-winding transformer for a transformation ratio close to unity.
7. What is eddy current loss in a transformer? Mention at least two options to minimize eddy
current loss with justification.
8. What hunting refers to the operation of synchronous generators?
9. Prove that two transformers operating in parallel share a given load in proportion to their
capacity if their percentage impedance are same.
10. What is the need for a starter in the induction motor? State various techniques used for the
starting of a 3-phase induction motor.
11. Discuss the real and reactive power capability curve of a synchronous machine and discuss
the operating region.
12. Why is the power factor of the induction motor low at starting? How does the motor adjust
its current with the change in shaft load?
13. Which is the most commonly used three-phase ac motor? Justify the name given to it.
Discuss the difference between slip ring induction motor and squirrel cage induction motor.
14. Briefly discuss the hysteresis loss in the power transformer lamination and state in which
condition the efficiency of the transformer is the highest. Justify your answer.
15. Write a short note on the disadvantageous effect of armature reaction on the performance
of dc machines.
16. State the conditions for proper operation of two transformers in parallel, giving reasons for
the imposition of these conditions.
17. Two generators are operating in parallel to feed a certain load. List steps that should be
followed in transferring:
a) a certain amount of load
b) a certain amount of kVAr
from one generator to another without affecting the terminal voltage and frequency.
18. Discuss how synchronous machines can supply leading and as well as lagging vars.
19. Why does the power factor of a load affect the voltage regulation of transformer?
20. What happens to a synchronous motor as its field current is varied? Explain using a phasor
diagram and derive a synchronous motor V curve using a phasor diagram.
21. What are damper windings? For what purposes are they used?

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