S.E.

Mechanical/Automobile
SEM-III
Subject: Electronics & Electrical Engineering[EEE]
UNIT-IV: Three Phase Induction Motor
Question Bank

Q.1 Draw & explain Construction & Working Principle of Three Phase
Induction Motor.

Q.2 Derive an expression for torque developed in three phase induction motor
under running condition. Obtain the condition for maximum torque.

Q.3 Compare slip ring and squirrel cage induction motor.

Q.4 Draw & explain torque-slip characteristics.

Q.5 Explain the effect of change in rotor resistance on torque-slip

characteristics.

Q.6 Explain power stages & power flow diagram of induction motor with
equations.

Q.7 What is the necessity and role of starter? Explain Star-Delta Starter.

Q.8 What are the methods of speed control of induction Motor. Explain each
method in detail.

Q.9 State the applications of induction motor.

Q 10.
Q. 11 Output of three phase , 415V induction motor running at 2% slip is
36.775 kW. Determine:

i) Rotor Speed and Slip Speed.

ii) Rotor output & rotor copper loss

iii) Efficiency of motor at given load conditions.

Q. 12 The input to 3-Phase, 400V, 6 pole, 50Hz induction motor is 10KW,

while running at 950 rpm. The stator losses are 600 Watt and mechanical
losses are 400 watt. Calculate motor output and its efficiency.

Q. 13 The rotor of 6 pole, 440V, 50Hz three phase induction motor has a
power input of 60KW. The frequency of rotor emf is 1.5Hz. Calculate:

i) Rotor Copper Loss

ii) Gross mechanical power developed

iii) The rotor resistance per phase if the rotor current per phase is 58A

Note: Also refer the examples covered in class