Reg. No.

801- SRI RAMANA INSTITUTE OF POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE,

MOOLAIKARAIPATTI.
Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Model Examination

Subject: Electrical Machines -1 Max.marks:100

Subject Code: 4030330 Date: 22.11.2022
Part – A
Answer All Questions (10 x 3 = 30)
1. State Fleming’s left hand rule.
2. List the methods of improving commutation & compensating armature reaction.
3. What is back emf in DC motor?
4. What is the need for starter in a d.c motor?
5. What are the advantages and disadvantages of autotransformer?
6. List the conditions for parallel operation of 1Φ transformer.
7. What is the working principle of buchholz relay?
8. Write short notes on breather.
9. List the methods of earthing and explain the purpose of earthing.
10. What do you mean by staggering of brushes?
Part- B (5 x 14 =70)

11. (a) Explain in detail the construction & working principle of D.C generator. (14)
(OR)
(b) Describe the armature reaction and load characteristics of D.C generator. (14)

12. (a) Explain in detail the speed control (Field control and armature control) of D.C motor. (14)
(OR)
(b) Explain the characteristics of d.c shunt motor, series motor & compound motor. (14)

13. (a) Explain the equivalent circuit of single phase transformer & Draw the phasor diagram
of transformer on no load and Full load at different power factors. (14)
(OR)
(b) Write short notes on dry type & amorphous core transformer. (14)

14. (a) Explain in detail three phase transformer groups with neat diagram. (14)
(OR)
(b) Discuss the ON-LOAD & OFF-LOAD tap changer with neat sketch. (14)

15. (a) Describe the causes and defects of sparking in commutator and explain the remedies. (14)
(OR)
(b) Discuss the maintenance and testing of transformer oil. (14)