The University of Lahore

Department of Electrical Engineering

( Mid - Term Examination - Spring 2019 )
[ Solution ]

Instructor: M. Umer Arshad Time Allowed: 120 Minutes

Subject: DC and AC Machines Maximum Marks: 40

Q 1.

Solution: See Appendix # 1

Q2.

a)
Answer:
a) For motor, the interpoles must be of the same polarity as the previous main pole in a motor.
b) For generator, the interpoles must be of the same polarity as the next upcoming main pole

b)
Answer:

c)
Answer:
1. Sparking
2. Pitting of commutator
3. Speed increase in case of motor

Q3.
Solution: See Appendix # 2

Q4.

a)
Answer:
1. If the primary voltage is positive at the dotted end of the winding with respect to the undotted end,
then the secondary voltage will be positive at the dotted end also. Voltage polarities are the same
with respect to the dots on each side of the core.

2. If the primary current of the transformer flows into the dotted end of the primary winding, the
secondary current will flow out of the dotted end of the secondary winding.
b)
Answer: The transformer taps are used for small adjustments in the transformer turn-ratio to provide
standard voltage to the load connected on the secondary side of the transformer.

c)
Answer:
Problem:
1. Voltage Unbalance problem due to unbalanced load
2. 3ed harmonic Voltages due to non-linearity of the core

Solution:

1. No Solution
2. Auto filtration of 3ed harmonic voltages by ∆-connection. So, no solution needed.