[Nov-16]

[EEE-103]
B.Tech. Degree Examination
Civil, ME, IE & AE
I SEMESTER
BASIC ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
(Effective from the admitted batch 2015–16)

Ti me: 3 Hours Max.Marks: 60

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Instructions: Each Module carries 12 marks.
Answer all modules choosing one question fro m each module.
All parts of the module must be answered in one place only.
Figures in the right hand marg in indicate marks allotted.
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MODULE-I
1. a) In the circuit shown, determine the current through the 2 ohm
resistor and the total current delivered by the battery. Use
Kirchhoff’s laws 6

b) Explain the rules for source transformation technique 6

OR
2. a) Derive the condition for a maximum power transfer theorem 6
b) Explain the concept of Super-mesh and Super-node with one
suitable example for each 6
 MODULE -II
3. a) Deduce the relation between induced EMF and terminal
voltage of separately excited shunt and series generators 6
b) Derive the torque equation of DC motor 6
OR
4. a) Draw the performance characteristics of different types of dc
generators and explain them 6
b) A shunt generator delivers 50 kW at 250 V and runs at
400 rpm. The armature and field resistances are 0.02  and
50  respectively. Calculate the speed of the Machine running
as a shunt motor and taking 50 kW input at 250 V. Allow I V
per brush for contact drop 6
MODULE -III
5. a) Explain the working principle of transformer and derive the
EMF equation 6
b) Explain why hysteresis and eddy current losses occur in a
transformer 6
OR
6. a) Obtain the equivalent circuit of an auto transformer 6
b) The corrected instrument readings obtained from short circuit
test on 10 kVA 450/125 V, 50Hz transformer are 9.65V,
22.2A, 120W with low voltage winding short circuited.
Compute voltage regulation for an 85% lagging load at
50% load 6
MODULE -IV
7. a) Explain why it is not advisable to start a 3 phase induction
motor by directly connecting it across the supply. With a
circuit diagram, explain a star – delta starter 6
b) The power input to the rotor of the 400V, 50Hz, 6 pole, 3 phase
IM is 75 kW. The rotor EMF is observed to make 100 complete
alterations per minute. Calculate slip, slip speed, rotor copper
loss and mechanical power developed 6
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8. a) Derive the expression for maximum torque of an induction
motor under running and standstill condition 6
b) What are the losses in transformer and how they vary with load?
Deduce a condition for maximum efficiency 6
MODULE -V
9. a) Explain intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors with neat
diagrams 6
b) Write short notes on the following:
i) diode clampers and clippers ii) LED 6
OR
10. a) Describe the working of a pn junction diode with neat diagrams.
Also explain its V-I characteristics 6
b) Describe the construction and operation of depletion mode
MOSFET 6

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