Electrical Trade Class 1 Questions

QUESTIONS

(1) A mine operation requires a following operation on one of its processing plant which
uses a 3 phase 1kw induction motor.
Specifications
Speed -1440 rpm, voltage- 400v, 50hz. on starting the motor its that the motor runs in the
forwad direction for 15 seconds and stops automatically, the motor is required to be idle
(stopped not running) for 20 seconds to allow the motor to be still. After 20 seconds the
lapse ( motor being still) it is required the motor runs in the reverse direction.
(a) Design power and control circuit
(b) List the correct size of materials to be used for this project
(c) Wire the circuits.

(2) A heavy concrete rolling is run by a drip proof 3 phase induction motor, which has the
following specifications:
Voltage- 400v, power- 40kw, speed- 940rpm and slip 0.04
The following are to apply;

 At starting the above plant stated should run in the reverse direction for 20 seconds.
 After running 20 seconds in reverse direction it must stop automatically for 30 seconds
to motor to be still.
 Automatically after 30 seconds of motor being still (not running) it must run in the
forwad direction.
 Motor runs in the forward direction automatically without initiating any start button (
ie no forward start button).
 Motor should run in forward direction continuously until stop button is initiated.

(a) Draw power and control circuit.

(b) list the materials required
(c) wire the circuits

(3) Draw schematic diagram for sequential of 2 motors with the following starting
operation.
 motor 2 starts 20 seconds after motor 1, if either motors stops or is overloaded or
develops a fault both motors should stop.

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 motor 2 is prevented through interlocks from running while motor 1 is being
reversed. Motor 2 runs in star delta and motor 1 in direct online forward and
reverse (motor1 to stop when motor 2 is running in delta).
(a) Draw power and control circuit.
(b) list the materials required
(c) wire the circuits

(4) Waste matter is to be pumped from a pit using two 5kw, 380v, 12.4A, 3000rpm using
sump pump motor and float switches. Pump A runs when the pit is 40% - 100% full.
Pump B runs when the same pit is 70% - 100%
(a) Draw power and control circuit.
(b) list the materials required
(c) wire the circuits

(5) A mixer motor runs first, then a crusher motor. A crusher motor is a 30 hp which runs
on star delta . The crusher feeder motor then runs automatically after 5 minutes of a
crusher motor. The mixture and the crusher feeder motors are manually operated and
2are star connected. One stop will stop all the motors. One emergency stop button
incorporated to protect all the motors.
Draw both power and control circuit to satisfy above operation. Interlocks should be
included so that the operation of the motor is as stated.

(6) The water that supplies Rindall farm is pumped into a reservoir tank 2m above ground
surface. It has been discovered that the water pressure in the water reticulation is low.
This has resulted in some areas of the farm not receiving water. It has also made it
difficult to carry out irrigation in areas that are at long distances from the reservoir . It
has been suggested for irrigation purposes, a water pump must be used.
Requirements

 A 3HP motor is to be used for irrigation.

 The irrigation should be started both locally and remotely ( ie at the tank and from
the farm house)
 The irrigation pump should shut down and not start when water in the tank is less
than 40% full.
 An indicator panel should be installed to indicate:
-irrigation pump running
-low water level (when less than 40% full).

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(7) A sheet pressing machine has a hydraulic pump which is driven by a 1.5kw, 3 phase
induction motor. The hydraulic pump pre lubricates gears on the drive before the main
drive is introduced. The main rive consists of a gear box driven by a 20kw screen
protected, 415v, 3 phase induction.
specifications

 at starting the hydraulic pump runs.

 20 seconds after starting the hydraulic pump, the main drive should run
automatically.
 When running the main drive is running , a lamp is to be lit to indicate press running.
 when either the hydraulic pump or the main drive develops a fault both motors
should stop.
 The circuit is also to incorporate a remote emergency stop button at the control
room.

(8) Three conveyor motors are to be run sequentially and manually operated starting with
motor C then B and finally A. motor B and A should not run unless motor C is running
and motor A should not run unless B and C are running. If motor C develops an
overload both motors should stop and if motor B develops an overload motor Band A
should stop and if motor A develops an overload only motor A should stop. All motors
run in DOL.

(9) On a printing machine, the load which contains sheets of paper is raised by a 3kw, 380v,
3 phase 8.2A motor for 10 seconds and then stops automatically. Upon stopping it engages
a 35hp which pulls the sheets of paper from the load tray for 5 minutes then stops. Upon
stopping it automatically engages the first 3kw, 380v, 3 phase motor to run again but now
in the reverse direction until the machine is stopped. A provision should be made for
momentary reversal of the machine incase of a paper jam on the belt being driven by
35hp motor. In case of an overload a pilot lamp should come on. Include remote switching
and an emergency stop in your circuit.

(10). A sheet processing machine has a hydraulic pump which is driven by a 1.5kw, 3 phase
induction motor. The hydraulic pump pre - lubricates gears on the drives before the main
drive is introduced. The main drive consists of a gear box being driven by a 20kw screen
protected 415V, 3 phase induction motor.

-At starting the hydraulic pump runs.6

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-20 seconds after starting the hydraulic pump, the main drive should run automatically.

-When the main drive is running, a lamp is to be lit to indicate press running.

-When either the hydraulic pump or the main drive develops a fault, both motors should
stop.

-The circuit is to also incorporate a remote emergency stop button at the control room.

Design schematic control and power circuit for this project.

(11). Motor A is to run in forward direction for 20 seconds and immediately stops for 10
seconds. After 10 seconds elapse, Motor A and Motor B are to run in the reverse direction.
Both motors are to stop at the same time in case of overload, emergency stop or by a stop
button.

(a) Draw power and control circuit diagrams.

(b) Order and mount the correct size of equipment.

(c) Five regulations pertaining the installation you wired.

(d) Overload setting.

(12). An industrial machine has two motors, a lubrication pump and a work piece turning
motor. The pump motor is controlled by a direct on line (D.O.L) Forward and Reverse
Starter. The work piece turning motor is controlled in one direction by a star - delta
starter. The work piece turning motor is automatically energized 10 seconds after the
direct on line (D.O.L).Motor runs in the clockwise direction only. You are required to
design and construct a starter circuit for this machine.

(13). A machine for moulding cups and pots operates with motors. Motor A is the Oil
pump, Motor B is the moulder and Motor C is the water sprayer. All the motors are direct
on line (D.O.L)

(1) Motor A should run first before any other motor.

(2) Motor B should be able to run forward and reverse.

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(3) Motor B should not reverse when motor C is not running. Motor B should be stopped
first before reversing.

(4) All motors to be started manually using start buttons.

(5) Use one stop button for stopping the machine.

Design control and power circuits that satisfy the above.

(14). A bag stacker runs in two directions and is interlocked to a conveyer drive which runs
only when the bag stacker is in forward direction.

(a) The conveyor belt motor two (M2) and the bag stacker motor one (M1) to show by
means of an indicator when it's in forward direction.

(b) The conveyor belt motor two (M2) not to run when motor one (M1) is being reversed.

(c) Use interlocks to bring motor two (M2).Only when motor one (M1) is in forward
direction.

(d) The conveyor drive to have a provision for starting and running independently when
the bag stacker is off.

(e) The conveyor to show by an indicator when its ON.

(15). A short screw feeds an elevator. The elevator feeds a conveyor belt. The motors are
interlocked and the elevator motor runs only when the conveyor motor is running and the
short screw starts automatically one minute (1 min) Later after elevator motor has been
started. The short screw motor runs when the elevator motor is switched ON.

(a) The elevator motor to include an Inching button and a change - over switch for manual
starting and Inching. (b) The elevator motor to be connected in Delta.

(c) Show running position of motors by indicators and trip respectively.

(d) The Short Screw Circuit to include a manual start button that may be used in
emergency when timer fails.

(e) All motors to be stopped by one push button.

(f) The elevator and conveyor motors to include the emergency stop button for each.

(16). A grinding mill can run in forward and reverse directions. When running in forward
it will enable a conveyor belt to be started independently. The conveyor is used to load bags
of mealie meal from the grinding mill. The method of starting the grinding mill is a star
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delta and a conveyor uses direct on line (D.O.L).The grinding mill should show when
running in reverse by an indicator lamp. The conveyor has a changeover switch which will
enable us to jog, run the motor in order to position the bags. The conveyor should show
when not being jogged.

Draw the control circuit to satisfy this.

� 8.Three motors wired sequentially A, B, C.

-if C develops a fault all motors should stop.

-if B develops a fault motor B and A should stop

-if A develops a fault only A stops.

-C is wired in star delta and A in (D.O.L)

-the other motor can also be operated manually individually in inch circuit. (For
maintenance).

(17). ln a manufacturing company, a conveyor belt is used to ferry quarry from crushing
machine to a storage shade. A 25Hp, 3 phase induction motor is used to drive the belt.
Before the belt is driven, a siren should sound, first for 5 seconds, then automatically the
induction motor starts driving the belt. The motor then runs for 2 minutes and then stops
automatically and De - energies the whole circuit.

-A provision should be made for momentarily reversal of the belt in case of a jam
occurring.

-An emergency stop is required in the circuit.

-Run and stop indicators should be included in the circuit.

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