Introduction to Electrical Engg(Module wise questions)-BES CBK104

Module -1&2
DC Circuits &Power Generation
1) With neat single line diagram explain the various steps of electrical
power transmission and distribution system.
2) With block diagram explain hydel power generation
3) Difference between Conventional & Non conventi onal energy sources
4) With block diagram explain Solar & wind power generation
5) State and explain Ohm's law and mention its limitations.(6M)
6 State and explain Kirchoff's laws,. (6M)
7a) Define RMS value of alternating current show that its value is
proportional to maximum value.(6M)
7b) Define RMS value of a sinusoidal altemating quantity and derive an expression
for it.(6M)
8) Show that current 'i' lags the applied voltage 'v' by 90° for a pure inductance
A.C circuit and also power consumed is zero(6M)
9) Define the following with respect to sinusoidal alternating quantity: (i) Average
Value, (ii) RMS value, ii) Form factor and(iv) peak factor (8M)
10) Explain the phasor representation of altemating quantities with suitable
diagrams.(6M)
11) Explain the generation of single phase A.C induced EME with suitable
diagrams.(GM)
12) Define Average value of altemating current and derive an expression for it in
tems of maximum value. (6 M)

13) Derive the fom factor of an altemating quantity (8M)

14a) Obtain expression for the curent through the pure inductor and show that
power consumed is zero. (6M)
14b) Show that current i lags the applied voltage 'v' by 90°for a pure inductance
A,C circuit and also power consumed is zero (6 M)
15) What is meant power factor in AC circuit? What is its significance
in AC Circuits? (6 M)
16) Derive an expression for power in a single phase R-L series circuit in terms of
voltage, current and power factor of the circuit.(6M)
17) Define the a) Frequency b) Form factor c) peak factor of sinusoidally varying
voltage
18) Obtain the relationship between line and phase voltages and currents in three
phase balanced delta and star connected system with suitable circuit and vector
diagrams. (8 M)
19) List out the advantages of three phase system as compared to single phase
system ( 6 M)
20) Briefly explain the generation of three phase voltage
Module-3
la) With a neat sketch explain the construction of the various parts of DC
Generator (8 M)
1b) Explain the function of following parts of D.C machine. i) Yoke ii) Field
winding i) Commutator iv) Pole shoe v) Pole core vi) Brush (6 M)
2) Derive EMF equation of a DC Generator with usual notations (6M)
3) Derive the torque equation of DC motor with usual notations. (6 M)
4) Discuss about various characteristics of a DC series motor with neat
diagrams.(6M)
5) Explain characteristics of DC shunt motor (6M)
6) Explain the working principle of D.C motor with suitable di agrams. (6 M)
7) Discuss the following characteristics for i) series motor ii) shunt motor with
relevant plots. i) Tav/s la ii) Nv/s la (6 M)
aracteristics of a DC series motor with neat diagrams.
8) Discuss about various chara
(6 M)
Module-4
1) Define slip and slip speed. Derive an expression for frequency of rotor current
with suitable considerations
2) With a circuit diagram explain the working of a star delta starter for a three
phase indu ction motor.

3) Explain the concept of rotating magnetic field and show that resultant EMF
remains same at different instants of time.

4) DescTibe the constructional features of 3phase induction motor with suitable

diagrams.
5) With neat diagram explain the types of three phase induction motor.
6) What is slip of an induction motor and derive the expression for frequency of
rotor current in terms of supply frequency
7) Derive the EMF equation of a transfomer and hence obtain the voltage and
current transforma tion ratios
8) Derive the condition for which the eficiency of a transfomer is maximum
9) Explain the various losses ina transformer and how to minimize them?
10) Explain the principle of transformer and compare the core and shell type
transformer

11) Explain the working principle of transfomer and list the applications of
transformer.
Module-5
1) What is earthing? With the help of neat sketch, explain Pipe earthing.
2) Writea short note on precautions against an electric shock.
3) Draw and explain single line diagram of a typical A.C. power supply scheme.
4) Explain two part tariff.
5) With a neat circuit diagram, explain the operation of MCB and RCCB.
6) Explain the single line diagram of Electric supply system
7) With a neat sketch and truth table explain 2 way and 3 way control of lamp.
8) List out the power rating of household appliances including air conditioners,
PCs, laptops, printerS, etc. Find the total power consumed
9) Define unit" used for consumption of electical energy and explain the two part
tariff with its advantages and disadvantages
10) With diagram explain the working of fuse.