Code No: 133AN                                                                 R16
JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD
      B.Tech II Year I Semester Examinations, November/December - 2017
                        ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY
                     (Electronics and Communication Engineering)
Time: 3 Hours                                                             Max. Marks: 75
Note: This question paper contains two parts A and B.
      Part A is compulsory which carries 25 marks. Answer all questions in Part A.
      Part B consists of 5 Units. Answer any one full question from each unit.
      Each question carries 10 marks and may have a, b, c as sub questions.
                                        PART- A
                                                                                (25 Marks)
1.a)   What is critical field resistance and critical speed of a d.c generator?     [2]
  b)   Write the expressions for core losses and remedial measures to reduce them in a
       dc machine.                                                                  [3]
  c)   What is the principle of operation of single phase transformer?              [2]
  d)   Derive the condition for maximum efficiency of a 1-phase transformer.        [3]
  e)   Define slip.                                                                 [2]
  f)   Define crawling and cogging.                                                 [3]
  g)   Write the EMF equation of Alternator.                                        [2]
  h)   Define Distribution and Coil span factors.                                   [3]
  i)   What is the difference between Moving Coil and Moving iron Instruments? [2]
  j)   What are the applications of stepper motor?                                  [3]
                                        PART-B
                                                                              (50 Marks)
2.a)   Derive emf equation of dc generator.
  b)   Explain Magnetization and load characteristics of DC generators.           [5+5]
                                           OR
3.     Discuss the various methods of speed control of a D.C motor.               [10]
4.a)   Derive an emf equation of a single phase transformer.
  b)   Explain about hysteresis and eddy current losses occur in a transformer. [5+5]
                                           OR
5.     A 10kVA, 1-phase, 50Hz, 500/250V transformer gave following test results:
       OC test (LV) side: 250V, 3.0A, 200W
       SC test (HV) side: 25V, 20A, 300W
       Calculate efficiency and regulation at full-load, 0.8 p.f lagging.       [10]
6.a)   Explain Principle of operation of three-phase induction motors.
  b)   Distinguish the difference between squirrel cage and slip ring induction motor.
                                                                                  [5+5]
                                             OR
7.     Explain different starting methods of 3-phase induction motor.             [10]
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8.a)   Draw the phasor diagram of the synchronous generator on load. Explain the
       meaning synchronous reactance.
 b)    Explain constructional features of alternator.                    [5+5]
                                             OR
9.a)   Explain the Principle of operation of alternator.
  b)   Write short notes on SC,OC tests on alternator.                   [5+5]
10.a) Explain the construction and operation of an a.c. tachometer.
   b) How the shaded pole motor works explain in detail?                 [5+5]
                                         OR
11.a) Explain construction and working of moving coil instruments.
   b) What are the applications of synchro?                              [5+5]
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