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T.E. (Electrical) (Semester-I) Examination, 2010

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION MAINTENANCE & TESTING
(2008 Course) (New)

Time : 3 Hours Max. Marks : 100

Instructions : 1) Answer any one question from each Unit.
2) Answers to the two Sections should be written in separate books.
3) Neat diagrams must be drawn wherever necessary.
4) Black figures to the right indicate full marks.
5) Assume suitable data, if necessary.

SECTION – I

Unit – I
1. a) Compare 3 phase 3 wire overhead system with 3 phase 4 wire overhead
system for volume of conductor material required. Clearly state the assumptions
made. 8

b) State and prove Kelvin’s law for feeder design with reference to supply
system. State limitations of Kelvin’s law. 8

OR

2. a) Distinguish between a distributor and feeder. 6

b) AB is a 200 m long distributor which is fed at point ‘A’ and is loaded as 50 A

at 0.85 lag p.f. and 90 A at 0.9 lag p.f. at point ‘B’ and Point ‘C’ respectively.
Point ‘B’ is midpoint of feeder. Power factors at both load points are referred
to the voltage at point ‘C’. The impedance of each section is 0.2 + j0.3. The
voltage at receiving end is maintained at 230 V. Find the sending end voltage,
current and power factor. 10

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Unit – II

3. a) Explain in detail function of the equipments used in the substation. 10

b) Explain the terms – 6
i) Touch potential
ii) Step potential.

OR

4. a) Explain in detail design of earthing grid of substation. 8

b) Explain in detail classification of substation. 8

Unit – III

5. a) What are the different maintenance strategies ? Explain condition based

maintenance in detail. 10

b) Define and explain its significance w.r.t. condition monitoring –

i) Polarization index.
ii) Dielectric absorption ratio. 8

OR

6. a) Explain in detail the process of deterioration of insulation. 10

b) Discuss planned and preventing maintenance of generators. 8

SECTION – II

Unit – IV

7. a) Discuss in detail different failure modes of transformer. 10

b) Explain process of condition monitoring of on load tap changer used in power
transformers. 8

OR
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8.a) Explain transformer oil contamination process. Explain the filtration of

transformer oil with block diagram. 10

b) What is dissolved gas analysis ? How it is used for condition monitoring of

transformers? 8

Unit – V

9. a) Explain in detail various causes of failure of power cables. 8

b) Write detail note on thermography and its use in condition monitoring. 8

OR

10. a) What are the various abnormal operating conditions in induction motor and
their causes ? 8

b) Explain Signature Analysis and its use in condition monitoring of electrical

equipments. 8

Unit – VI

11. a) Write notes (covering construction, working and troubleshooting) on any two.
i) Fan
ii) Refrigerator
iii) Washing Machine. 16
OR

12. a) Write notes (covering construction, working and troubleshooting) on any two.
16
i) Mixer
ii) Water Pump
iii) Electric Oven.

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