Date 16/12/16

ALPHA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

Format No EXP 02
MODEL EXAM
Rev. No 00

Register Number:
SET A
Sub. Code BM6402 Sub. Name BASICS OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
Department BME Year/Sem II/IV
Date of Exam Session
Duration 3Hours Maximum 100 Marks
PART -A (10x2=20 Marks)
Answer all Questions
1. How transformers are classified according to their construction?
2. Give the expression for hysteresis loss and eddy current loss
3. State the principle of 3 phase IM?
4. Name the types of alternators based on construction.
5. List the application of DC Shunt and Series Motor
6. Why single phase induction is not self-starting?
7. Induction motor can run at synchronous speed? True or false? Explain
8. What is an universal motor?
9. Draw the speed –torque characteristics of a shaded pole motor.
10. What is commutator motor?
PART -B (5x13=65 Marks)
11. (a) Explain about the various types of magnetic materials and their properties (13 Marks)
(OR)
(b) Explain about the double revolving field theory applied to single phase induction motor
(13 Marks)
12. (a) Explain the construction of three phase induction motor. (13 Marks)
(OR)
(b) Explain the construction and working principle of variable reluctance stepper motor
(13 Marks)
13. (a) Draw and explain the slip-torque characteristics of a three phase induction motor.
(13 Marks)
(OR)
(b) Explain the construction of synchronous machine. (13 Marks)
14. (a) Write short notes on AC series motor. (13 Marks)
(OR)
(b) Explain the working principle of Repulsion start induction motor (13 Marks)
15. (a) Explain the construction of shaded pole induction motor. (13 Marks)
(OR)
(b) Draw the speed torque characteristics for different types of induction motor.(13 Marks)

PART -C (1x15=15 Marks)

16. (a) Write short notes on starting of synchronous motor. (15 Marks)
(OR)
(b) What are the types of single phase induction motor? Explain any two in detail.
(15 Marks)

Issue No:02
 Date 16/12/16
ALPHA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Format No EXP 02
MODEL EXAM
Rev. No 00

Register Number:
SET B
Sub. Code BM6402 Sub. Name BASICS OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
Department BME Year/Sem II/IV
Date of Exam Session
Duration 3Hours Maximum 100 Marks
PART -A (10x2=20 Marks)
Answer all Questions
1. Define voltage regulation of a transformer
2. Define the term slip of a 3-phase induction motor.
3. Define self inductance
4. Name the types of alternators based on construction.
5. List the types of 3 phase induction motor
6. Why single phase induction is not self-starting?
7. What type of single phase motor is used in ceiling fan?
8. What is an universal motor?
9. Draw the speed –torque characteristics of a shaded pole motor.
10. What are different methods of speed control in D.C shunt motor?
PART -B (5x13=65 Marks)
11. (a) Explain about the various types of magnetic materials and their properties (13 Marks)
(OR)
(b) Explain in detail about v curves and inverted v curves (13 Marks)
12. (a) Write short notes on AC series motor (13 Marks)
(OR)
(b) Explain the construction of synchronous machine. (13 Marks)
13. (a) Draw and explain the slip-torque characteristics of a three phase induction motor.
(13 Marks)
(OR)
(b)Explain about the double revolving field theory applied to single phase induction
motor.(13 Marks)
14. (a)Explain the construction of three phase induction motor. (13 Marks)
(OR)
(b) Explain the construction of DC machine. (13 Marks)
15. (a) Explain the construction of capacitor start induction motor. (13 Marks)
(OR)
(b) Draw the speed torque characteristics for different types of induction motor.(13 Marks)

PART -C (1x15=15 Marks)

16. (a) Write short notes on starting of synchronous motor. (15 Marks)
(OR)
(b) What are the types of single phase induction motor? Explain any two in detail.
(15 Marks)

Issue No:02