UNIT-3 DC MACHINES

PART-B IMPORTANT QUESTIONS

q.No: 11,12,15,16

1. A 6-pole , lap wound armature rotated at 350 rpm is required to generate 300V.The useful
flux per pole is 0.05Wb.If the armature has 120 slots, calculate the number of conductors
per slot. (8)
2. With a neat sketch explain the constructional features of DC generator and its working
principle. (16)
3. With neat diagram and necessary equations explain the different types of DC Generators.
(10)
4. Derive the emf equation of DC Generator. (6)
5. Explain different characteristics of DC Generator. (16)
6. A dc shunt generator delivers 12 kW at 240 V while running at 1500 rpm.Calculate the speed
of the machine when running as shunt motor and taking 12 kW at 240 V.The armature
resistance is 0.1 Ω and field resistance is 80 Ω. (16)
7. Explain the construction and working principle of DC Motor.
8. With neat diagram and necessary equations explain the different types of DC Motor. (10)
9. Derive the power and torque equation of DC Motor. (6)
10. With a neat sketch, explain the working of four point starter, also discuss its advantages and
disadvantages. (16)
11. What is the necessity of starter? Explain any one type with a neat diagram. (16)
12. With a neat sketch, explain the working of three point starter, also discuss its advantages
and disadvantages. (16)
13. Explain the operation and characteristics of universal motor. (16)
14. Explain different speed control methods employed for DC motor. (16)
15. Classify the DC motors. Explain the various characteristics of DC motor with appropriate
equations. (16)

PART-C

Problems - Refer class notes and Google class room

 UNIT-4 AC MACHINES
PART-B IMPORTANT QUESTIONS

FIRST HALF (q.n0:13,15B)

1.3PHASE INDUCTION MOTOR

2. SINGLE PHASE INDUCTION MOTOR
3. ALTERNATOR ( May be first half or second half)

Explain the construction, and working principle of 3-phase

induction motor. Also mention some advantages of 3 phase
induction motor. (16)

Derive the expression for torque of a three phase induction

motor and obtain the condition for maximum torque. (16)

Draw the Equivalent circuit (circuit model) diagram for a

Three phase Induction Motor and at any slip. (16)

Discuss the different starting methods of 3 phase induction

motor and explain any one type. (16)

Discuss different types of starting methods of 1-phase

Induction Motor. (16)

Explain the construction and working of single phase

induction motor with the help of double revolving field
theory. (16)
 SECOND HALF (Q.NO:14, 15.B)

1. ALTERNATOR (May be first half or second half)

2. SYNCHRONOUS MOTOR
3. BRUSHLESS DC MOTOR
4. STEPPER MOTOR

1. Discuss starting methods of synchronous motor. (16)

2. Explain the construction and working principle of synchronous motor. (10)
3. Derive the torque equation of synchronous motor. (6)
4. Explain the construction and working of Alternator. Also derive the emf equation of
Alternator. (16)
5. A three phase 16 pole alternator has a star connected winding with 144 slots and 10
conductors/per slot. The flux per pole is 0.04wb and is sinusoidally distributed. The speed is
375 rpm. Find frequency, phase emf and line emf. The coil span is 160°electrical. (10)
6. ii) Derive the emf equation of an alternator. (6)
7. Explain the operation of Brushless DC motor. (16)
8. Explain the operation of stepper motor. (16)

PART-C
Problem – from 3 phase Induction motor and Alternator
 Unit-3 DC machines
PART-A(Two marks)
1. What is back emf in d.c. motor?
2. What are the conditions to be fulfilled by for a dc shunt generator to build back emf?
3. What is the purpose of the yoke in DC machine?
4. What is the function of carbon brush used in generators?
5. How hysteresis and eddy current losses are minimized?
6. Draw the circuital model of DC motor.
7. Draw the circuit model of DC machine.
8. Write the principle of generator?
9. Define Critical field resistance for shunt generator.
10. Write the principle of motor?
11. Define Critical speed.
12. Write down the torque equation of a DC motor.
13. Why series motor cannot be started without any load?
14. Write down the speed equation of a DC motor.
15. What is the necessity of starter in DC motors?
16. What is a Universal motor and state its application.
17. Mention the applications of DC Motor
18. What are different methods of speed control in D.C shunt motor?

UNIT-4 AC MACHINES
PART-A(Two marks)
19. Why an induction motor is called as rotating transformer?
20. Write two extra features of slip ring induction motor?
21. Why an induction motor never runs at its synchronous speed?
22. A 6 pole 3 phase induction motor is connected to 50Hz supply. If it is running at 960 rpm,
find the slip.
23. Give the condition for maximum torque for 3 phase induction motor, when it is running?
24. What kind of motors used in ceiling fan and wet grinders?
25. What is the application of shaded pole induction motor?
26. In which direction a shaded pole motor runs?
27. What is the use of shading coil in the shaded pole motor?
28. Define Slip and Slip Speed.
29. What are the applications of squirrel cage induction motor?
30. What is the function of centrifugal starting switch in a single phase induction motor?
31. Why synchronous motor not self starting?
32. What is the equation for induced emf in alternator?
33. What are the uses of damper winding in synchronous motor?
34. State some applications of stepper motor
35. Define step angle.
36. What are the relative merits of brushless dc motor drives?