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EEE 4th Sem Machines 2 Important Questions

The document outlines important exam questions for the EEE 4th Semester on Electrical Machines 2, organized by unit. Key topics include synchronous generators and motors, three-phase and single-phase induction motors, and special machines like stepper and brushless DC motors. Each unit features questions on construction, working principles, applications, and various operational characteristics.

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EEE 4th Sem Machines 2 Important Questions

The document outlines important exam questions for the EEE 4th Semester on Electrical Machines 2, organized by unit. Key topics include synchronous generators and motors, three-phase and single-phase induction motors, and special machines like stepper and brushless DC motors. Each unit features questions on construction, working principles, applications, and various operational characteristics.

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EEE 4th Semester - Electrical Machines 2

Unit-wise Repeated Exam Important Questions

UNIT 1: SYNCHRONOUS GENERATOR (ALTERNATOR)


1. Explain the construction and working principle of an alternator.
2. Derive the EMF equation of an alternator.
3. Explain armature reaction in synchronous generators.
4. Describe the types and applications of alternators.
5. Explain voltage regulation using EMF and MMF methods.
UNIT 2: SYNCHRONOUS MOTOR
1. Explain the construction and working of a synchronous motor.
2. Why is a synchronous motor not self-starting? Explain starting methods.
3. Explain V and inverted V curves of a synchronous motor.
4. What is hunting in synchronous motors? How can it be minimized?
5. Explain the power angle equation of a synchronous motor.
UNIT 3: THREE-PHASE INDUCTION MOTOR
1. Explain the construction and working of a three-phase induction motor.
2. Derive the torque equation of an induction motor.
3. Explain different types of starters used for induction motors.
4. Describe the speed control methods of induction motors.
5. Explain crawling and cogging effects in an induction motor.
UNIT 4: SINGLE-PHASE INDUCTION MOTOR
1. Why does a single-phase induction motor not have self-starting torque?
2. Explain the working of capacitor-start and capacitor-run motors.
3. Describe the working principle of a shaded pole motor.
4. Explain the double-revolving field theory.
5. Compare different types of single-phase induction motors.
UNIT 5: SPECIAL MACHINES
1. Explain the working of stepper motors and their applications.
2. Describe the construction and working of a reluctance motor.
3. Explain the working of a universal motor.
4. Describe the principle of switched reluctance motors.
5. Explain the construction and working of brushless DC motors.

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