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ESTIMATING AND COSTING IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

5th Exam/Elect/5526/Jun'2022
(For 2018 Batch Onwards)
Duration: 3Hrs. M.Marks:75
SECTION-A
Q1. Fill in the blanks. 15x1=15
a. The armouring is done on underground cable for ______protection.
b. The steel towers are used above _____KV.
c. The fuse wire should have _______melting point.
d. A cable is specified as 7/0.736mm, Here the denominator is ______of each strand
e. The tender notice must be published in atleast ________languages.
f. A sub circuit can have _______points.
g. In an auction, the ________bid is accepted.
h. After receiving quotations ________statement is prepared.
i. The size of conductor is based on_______ capacity.
j. A lightening arrester is installed at the ______ of installation.
k. A substation can change voltage, frequency or _____ factor.
l. The distribution transformer is connected in ______ star.
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m. The egg insulator is used at ______ wire.

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n. The sudden expenses are called _____. .r c
o. The person who prepares estimates is called______

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Q2. Attempt any six questions..r c SECTION-B

p a 6x5=30

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ii. Enlist the miscellaneous components of overhead lines.

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i. Write the properties of line conductors used for transmission and distribution of power.

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iii. Draw the wiring diagram starting from service main to switch board.
iv. Write the advantages disadvantages of conduit wiring.

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v. Explain the purpose of estimating and costing.
vi. Enlist the types of line insulators and where these insulators are used?

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vii. What are the factors on which the value of earth resistance depends?
viii. Give the comparison between overhead and underground system.

SECTION-C
Q3. Attempt any three questions. 3x10=30
a. Draw the layout of an 11/0.415 kv pole mounted substation. Explain the function of each
component.
b. Prepare an estimate for service connection to a single storey building is to be provided with single
phase 230V, 50Hz having load of 5kw. The supply is to be given from overhead line30 m away from
building.
c. Write a short note on :- i) ACSR ii) write the specification of EM, DPIC, SWITCH, Transformer
d. What are various steps for execution of work?
e. A three phase 10 h.p., 440 v, 50 c/s motor is to installed in a workshop. Assuming efficiency of the
motor to be 85% and power factor is 0.8. Calculate the size of conductor to be used