Imp Questions of Bee (2)
Imp Questions of Bee (2)
Obtain the value of Norton’s equivalent current and Norton’s equivalent resistance for
the network shown in the following figure.
CHAPTER 2 – AC CIRCUIT
Compare series and parallel resonance in ac circuit.
A single phase R-L-C circuit having resistance of 8Ω, inductance of 80mH and capacitance
of 100µF is connected across single phase ac 150 V , 50Hz supply. Calculate the current,
power factor and voltage drop across inductance and capacitance.
Define the following terms in connection with AC waveforms:-
1. Q-Factor 2. Power Factor 3.Form factor.
Explain the term power factor. Explain the steps to obtain power factor of an AC circuit
with parallel connection of R, L and C elements.
Draw impedance triangle, Voltage triangle, Power triangle for single phase R-L series
circuit.
Derive the relationship between Phase and Line values of voltages and currents in case of
3-phase Star- connection.
Define the terms:- 1. Real power 2. Reactive power 3. Apparent power.
For series resonant circuit with brief description draw the phasor diagrams for following
conditions (i) At resonant (ii) Below resonant (iii) Above resonant.
Define Amplitude, Frequency and Time period for alternating quantities.
A series RLC circuit with L= 160 mH, C= 100 µF and R = 40 Ω is connected to a sinusoidal
voltage V(t) = 40 Sinωt, with ω= 200 rad/sec. Find (i) What is the Impedance of
the circuit. (ii) Let the current at any instant in the circuit be I(t) = I0 Sin(ωt-Φ). Find I0 (iii)
What is the Phase Φ ?
For A.C. sinusoidal current prove that Irms = 0.707 Im.
Explain in brief single phase RC parallel circuit with phasor diagram
Derive the equations of active, reactive and apparent powers in a series R-L circuit with
sinusoidal AC supply.
The maximum values of voltage and current in a circuit are 400 V and 20 A respectively.
Both the quantities are sinusoidal with 50 Hz frequency. The instantaneous values of
voltage and current at time t=0 second are 283 V and 10 A respectively (both increasing
and positive). Obtain the equations of voltage and current in this circuit at time ‘t’ second.
Also find out the active power consumption in the circuit.
Calculate the electricity bill amount for a month of April, if 4 bulbs of 40 W for 5 h, 4 tube
lights of 60 W for 5 h, a TV of 100 W for 6 h, a washing machine of 400 W for 3 h, a water
pump of 0.5 HP for 15 minutes are used per day. The cost per unit is Rs 3.50. Consider 1
HP = 746 watts
Compute the monthly energy charges for an air conditioner having consumption of 2 kW.
Daily usage of the air conditioner is 10 hours. Energy charges are Rs 8 per unit.
Classify different types of cables with reference to voltage and insulation materials.
Explain the terms:- 1. Residual magnetism 2. Coercive Force.
Explain the process of charging and discharging of Lead acid cell.
Compare MCB and ELCB.
Give a list of safety devices used for home appliances.
Write safety precautions for electrical Applications.
Explain different methods of power factor improvement.
Discuss the difference between MCB and Fuse.
Why the consumers should improve their power factor?
Briefly describe pipe earthing.
State function of various parts of HT cable.
Give the comparison of fuse and MCB.
Explain plate earthing with diagram.
What is power factor and why improvement is required in that?
State and explain in brief important electrical characteristics of battery.
What is MCCB? Where is it used?