22523

23124
3 Hours / 70 Marks Seat No.

Instructions – (1) All Questions are Compulsory.

(2) Illustrate your answers with neat sketches wherever

necessary.

(3) Figures to the right indicate full marks.

(4) Assume suitable data, if necessary.

(5) Use of Non-programmable Electronic Pocket

Calculator is permissible.

(6) Mobile Phone, Pager and any other Electronic

Communication devices are not permissible in
Examination Hall.

Marks

1. Attempt any FIVE of the following: 10

a) Define Rotor frequency and slip of three phase induction motor.
b) State any two applications of Hysteresis motor.
c) State working principle of induction motor.
d) Define short pitch factor and distribution factor.
e) State methods of starting of synchronous motor.
f) List any four applications of BLDC motor.
g) Define synchronous reactance and synchronous impedance.

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Marks
2. Attempt any THREE of the following: 12
a) List the speed control methods of three phase induction motor
and explain any one method.
b) Draw with neat diagram of shaded pole motor.
c) Derive EMF education of alternator. State the meaning of each
term used in it.
d) Explain motor selection for different application as per load
speed characteristics.

3. Attempt any THREE of the following: 12

a) Compare slip ring induction motor with squirrel cage induction
motor on any four points.
b) Explain construction and mixing of hysteresis motor
c) Explain factor affecting the terminal voltage of alternator in
armature resistance and voltage leakage drops.
d) “The synchronous motor is not self starting”. Justify.

4. Attempt any THREE of the following: 12

a) A three phase, 50 Hz, 6 pole alternator has star connected
winding with 120 slots 6 conductor per slot. The fuse per pole
is 0.04 wb, sinusoidally distributed. Determine the phase and
line voltages.
b) Explain power flow diagram of 3 phase induction motor with
neat sketch.
c) Draw and explain torque speed characteristics of Repulsion
motor.
d) Explain armature reaction on various power factor and
synchronous impedance. (units p-f, zero p-f lagging, zero p-f
leading)
e) Compare AC and DC servomotors.
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Marks
5. Attempt any TWO of the following: 12
a) Draw and explain V and inverted V curves of synchronous
motor.
b) A 3 phase, 4 pole 50 Hz, induction motor has rotor impedance
of (0.05 + j 0.16)Ω / phase. Calculate speed of motor when
delivery maximum voltage. Also calculate the resistance to be
added to achieve 3/4th of maximum torque at time of starting.
c) Draw and explain torque speed characteristics of universal motor
and suggest the application of same.

6. Attempt any TWO of the following: 12

a) Draw and explain with working of synchronous reluctance motor
with help of neat diagram.
b) Define voltage regulation of alternator. A 400V, 20 kVA,
3 phase star connected alternator has resistance per phase of
2.0 Ohm. open circuit voltage per phase of 90 r is obtained
for field current of 1.5 A for same field current, short circuit
current per phase is 20A. Calculate –
i) Synchronous impedance
ii) Synchronous reactance
iii) Open circuit voltage/phase
iv) Regulation while supply a load current of 20 A at
0.7 power factor lagging.
c) Explain hunting in Synchronous motor state its causes and
effects.
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22223
3 Hours / 70 Marks Seat No.

Instructions – (1) All Questions are Compulsory.

(2) Illustrate your answers with neat sketches wherever
necessary.
(3) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
(4) Assume suitable data, if necessary.
(5) Mobile Phone, Pager and any other Electronic
Communication devices are not permissible in
Examination Hall.
(6) Preferably, write the answers in sequential order

Marks

1. Attempt any FIVE of the following: 10

a) State the reasons of skewed rotor bars in 3 φ squirrel
cage I.M.
b) State any four applications of hysteresis motor.
c) State why distributed windings are preferred over concentrated
winding in alternator.
d) List four advantages of having a stationary armature and
rotating field of 3-phase alternator.
e) State any two functions of damper winding in a synchronous
motor.
f) Draw Torque-speed characteristics of BLDC motor.
g) Define step angle and write its equation in case of stepper
motor.

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Marks
2. Attempt any THREE of the following: 12
a) Compare squirrel cage I.M. and phase wound I.M. with
reference to construction speed control, maintenance and
applications.
b) Derive the torque equation of 3 φ I.M. under running condition.
c) State the factors affecting terminal voltage of an alternator and
describe their effect on terminal voltage.
d) State why synchronous motor is not self-starting. List the
methods generally used to start synchronous motor.

3. Attempt any THREE of the following: 12

a) Explain production of R.M.F. in 3-phase I.M. when 3 φ supply
is fed to it. Draw its phasor diagram.
b) Draw the approximate equivalent circuit diagram along with its
vector diagram of 3 φ I.M.
c) Suggest type of 1 φ Induction motor suitable for the following
applications.
i) Washing machine
ii) Refrigerater
iii) Petrol pumps
iv) Sewing machine
d) Open circuit test and short circuit test were carried out on
a 3 φ alternator. It was found that at a field current of 10A,
it produces a current of 200 A on short circuit and developed
1150 V on open circuit. The effective resistance of phase
winding is 0.6 Ω. The alternator is star connected. Determine
synchronous impedance / ph and synchronous reactance / ph.
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Marks
4. Attempt any THREE of the following: 12
a) Power input to a 400 V, 60 Hz, 6 pole 3 φ I.M. running at
1140 rpm. is 40 Kw. at 0.8 p.f. lag. Stator losses are 1000 W.
and friction windage losses are 2000 W. Calculate -
i) Slip
ii) Rotor copper loss
iii) Shaft power
iv) efficiency
b) Explain the reason why single phase induction motor is not
self starting how to make it self starting.
c) Explain construction and working of two value capacitor start
and run. 1 φ induction motor with neat suitable diagram.
d) Draw and explain dynamic characteristics of stepper motor.
e) Describe the working of switched reluctance motor with
suitable diagram.

5. Attempt any TWO of the following: 12

a) A 3 φ I.M. has synchronous speed of 250 rpm and 4% slip
at full load. The rotor has a resistance of 0.02 Ω/ph and
stand still reactance of 0.15 Ω/ph. Calculate
i) The speed at which max torque is developed.
ii) The ratio of maximum to F. L. torque.
iii) The ratio of maximum to starting torque.
iv) What value of resistance/ph have so that the starting
torque is half the max torque.
b) Describe the construction, working of shaded pole I.M. with
neat diagram.
c) A 3 φ, 50 Hz, λ connected 200 KVA, 2300 V alternator gives
S.C. current of 60 A for certain field excitation on. With same
excitation O.C. voltage/ph is 900 V. The armature resistance is
1.2 Ω/ph, find F.L. regulation at
i) U.p.f
ii) 0.8 p.f lagging.
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Marks
6. Attempt any TWO of the following: 12
a) Explain with suitable diagram the phenomenon of hunting.
State causes and effect of hunting in 3 φ synchronous motor.
b) Compare salient pole rotor with smooth cylindrical rotor of
3 φ alternator (any six points)
c) A 400 V, 50  Hz, 3 φ, 37.5 Kw, λ connected synchronous motor
has a F. L. efficiency of 85%. The synchronous impedance
of the motor is (0.2 + j1.6) Ω /ph. If the excitation of motor is
adjusted to give a leading power factor of 0.9. Calculate the
following for full load.
i) The excitation e.m.f.
ii) The total mechanical power developed.
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23124
3 Hours / 70 Marks Seat No.

Instructions – (1) All Questions are Compulsory.

(2) Illustrate your answers with neat sketches wherever
necessary.
(3) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
(4) Assume suitable data, if necessary.
(5) Use of Non-programmable Electronic Pocket
Calculator is permissible.
(6) Mobile Phone, Pager and any other Electronic
Communication devices are not permissible in
Examination Hall.

Marks

1. Attempt any FIVE of the following: 10

a) State any four causes of faults.
b) State four functions of protective system.
c) Define isolator and state their types.
d) Define Reliability and Sensitivity.
e) State any four faults occurs in transformer.
f) List protection scheme used in motor.
g) State any four faults occurs in bus-bar and transmission
line.

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Marks
2. Attempt any THREE of the following: 12
a) Draw symbol of following:
i) Earth Switch
ii) Lightning arrester
iii) Circuit breaker
v) Isolator
b) Define terms related to circuit breaker:
i) Making capacity
ii) Breaking capacity
iii) Short time Rating
iv) Normal current Rating
c) Explain with neat sketch basic trip circuit of protection relaying.
d) A 3-phase 66/11 KV star-delta connected transformer is protected
by merz-price protection scheme. The CTs on the LT side have a
ratio of 420/5A. Find the ratio of the C.B. on H.T. side.

3. Attempt any THREE of the following: 12

a) Two generators of 11 KV, 3-phase, 3000 KVA having reactance
of 15% operates in parallel. The generator supply power to
transmission line through 6000 KVA T/F ratio of 11/22 KV having
reactance of 5%. Calculate fault current and fault KVA on H.T.
side of the transformers.
b) Compare Fuse and MCCB on
i) Size
ii) Cost
iii) Reliability
iv) Replacement strategy.
c) With neat sketch explain working of attracted armature type relay.
d) State the location of buchholz relay with next diagram. Which
equipment is protected by it and for which faults.
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Marks
4. Attempt any THREE of the following: 12
a) Describe with neat sketch the principle of operation of vacuum
circuit breaker.
b) With neat sketch explain watt-hr. meter structure of induction type
relay.
c) Explain reverse power protection of alternator.
d) Explain the single phasing preventer with neat sketch.
e) Explain differential protection of bus bar.

5. Attempt any TWO of the following: 12

a) Explain arcing phenomenon in circuit breaker and state methods
of arc extinction.
b) With the help of block diagram explain operation of Micro-
processor based over current protection.
c) With a neat labelled diagram explain differential protection
scheme used for alternators.

6. Attempt any TWO of the following: 12

a) Describe the construction of SF6 circuit breaker with neat diagram
and state any four properties of SF6 gas.
b) Draw and explain operation of induction type direction of over
current relay.
c) Explain with neat sketch, the pilot wire protection scheme applied
to transmission lines.
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22223
3 Hours / 70 Marks Seat No.

Instructions – (1) All Questions are Compulsory.

(2) Answer each next main Question on a new page.
(3) Illustrate your answers with neat sketches wherever
necessary.
(4) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
(5) Assume suitable data, if necessary.
(6) Use of Non-programmable Electronic Pocket
Calculator is permissible.
(7) Mobile Phone, Pager and any other Electronic
Communication devices are not permissible in
Examination Hall.

Marks

1. Attempt any FIVE of the following: 10

a) State any two functions of protective system.
b) List any four applications of HRC fuse.
c) State function of RCBO and MPCB
d) State the need of directional relay.
e) List any four protection schemes used for alternator.
f) Draw time - current characteristic of IDMT relay.
g) List any four faults related to busbar.

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Marks
2. Attempt any THREE of the following: 12
a) State importance of feeder reactor. Write any two disadvantages
of it.
b) Define : - arc voltage, restriking voltage, recovery voltage
and RRRV.
c) A 3φ 66 kV/ 33 kV star / delta transformer is protected by Merz -
Price protection scheme. CT's on LV side have a ratio of 600/5.
Find CT ratio on HV side.
d) Explain short circuit protection of 3φ IM.

3. Attempt any THREE of the following: 12

a) List different types of faults occured on a power system.
Draw necessary sketches (any four)
b) Explain working of vertical break isolator with neat sketch.
c) Define - Relay time, reset current, pick-up current, current setting.
d) Draw neat sketch of Buchholz relay. State any four points related
to its construction.
e) With neat sketch explain pilot wire protection scheme for
transmission line.

4. Attempt any THREE of the following: 12

a) Explain with neat sketch working principle of distance relay.
b) Explain reverse power protection of 3φ alternator.
c) With neat sketch explain working of restricted earth fault
protection scheme of transformer.
d) List any four major faults related to 3φ IM. Draw sketch of single
phasing preventer.
e) Explain with neat sketch differential protection scheme of bus bar.
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Marks
5. Attempt any TWO of the following: 12
a) Compare ACB and MCB on any six points.
b) Draw a block diagram of microprocessor based over current
protection. State function of each block.
c) List any three difficulties experienced in differential protection of
alternator. State the remedies to overcome each.

6. Attempt any TWO of the following: 12

a) Related to vacuum circuit breaker -
i) Draw neat sketch
ii) Write any four important points related to its construction.
iii) Give any two advantages and two disadvantages.
b) Describe any six fundamental quality requirements of protective
relaying.
c) A plant consists of two 10 MVA generators of reactance 18%
each and two 5 MVA generators of 12% each. All are
connected to bus bar to supply a load through three step
up transformers of 8 MVA each having reactance of 8%.
Determine fault MVA on HV side of transformer.
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22525
3 Hours / 70 Marks Seat No.

Instructions : (1) All Questions are compulsory.

(2) Illustrate your answers with neat sketches wherever necessary.
(3) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
(4) Assume suitable data, if necessary.

Marks

1. Attempt any FIVE of the following : 10

(a) Define Energy conservation.

(b) List the energy conservation technique in Induction Motor.

(c) List out the different technical losses that take place in transmission &
distribution system.

(d) State co-generation with suitable example.

(e) State power factor tariff ?

(f) List four relevant instruments to carry out energy audit.

(g) Prepare any four questions related to energy audit.

2. Attempt any THREE of the following : 12

(a) State the need and benefit of star labelling.

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(b) Explain the following Energy Conservation methods of electrical motor :

(i) Rewinding of motor

(ii) By operating in star mode

(c) Explain energy conservation method in lighting system by using installation

of servo stabilizer.

(d) State any four advantages of co-generation system.

3. Attempt any THREE of the following : 12

(a) State the need of energy conservation in transformer and material used to
improve the design & performance of transformer.

(b) State and explain any four commercial losses in transmission and distribution
system.

(c) What are the different types of tariffs ? Explain in short (any four).

(d) State various instruments used in energy audit procedure with their functions.

4. Attempt any THREE of the following : 12

(a) What is the Energy Conservation Act, 2001 ?

(b) Explain how Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) can help to conserve electrical
energy.

(c) Differentiate between technical and commercial losses.

(d) How TOD and peak-off tariff can help for energy conservation ?

(e) State any four advantages of energy audit.

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5. Attempt any TWO of the following : 12

(a) State the working principle & operation of APFC used in transmission &
distribution system.

(b) For the tariff of 125/kVA of maximum demand and 3.00 per unit consumed;
load factor = 50, find overall cost/unit at :

(i) Unity power factor

(ii) 0.8 p.f. consider maximum demand = 10 kVA.

(c) Describe methods of reducing technical losses in transmission & distribution

system.

6. Attempt any TWO of the following : 12

(a) Outline the step wise activities to be carried out to assess the performance of
existing lighting system of electrical installation.

(b) An industrial plant has incandescent load of comprising 100 nos. of 60 W, and
140 nos. of 100 W. Calculate the energy saving and simple payback period if
each incandescent load is replaced by 1  40 W fluorescent lighting load.
Lighting is required for 4000 hrs/year and cost of electricity is ` 6.00/kwh.
Replacement cost is ` 150/unit.

Consider ballast consumption as 15 watt.

Given data :

(i) 100 W incandescent lamp = 2200 lumens

(ii) 60 W incandescent lamp = 1320 lumens

(iii) 40 W fluorescent lamp = 2400 lumens.

(c) Explain with the flow chart energy audit procedures.

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22525
3 Hours / 70 Marks Seat No.

Instructions : (1) All Questions are compulsory.

(2) Illustrate your answers with neat sketches wherever necessary.

(3) Figures to the right indicate full marks.

(4) Assume suitable data, if necessary.

(5) Use of Non-programmable Electronic Pocket Calculator is permissible.

(6) Mobile Phone, Pager and any other Electronic Communication

devices are not permissible in Examination Hall.

Marks

1. Attempt any FIVE of the following : 10

(a) List any two designated consumers as per Energy Conservation Act.

(b) Write any four energy conservation techniques in transformer.

(c) What is technical loss in electrical installation system ?

(d) What is the need of energy conservation in lighting system ?

(e) Define : (i) Co-generation (ii) Tariff

(f) Define Energy Audit as per Energy Conservation Act.

(g) List any four energy conservation equipments.

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2. Attempt any THREE of the following : 3  4 = 12

(a) Why star labelling of equipment is required ? Also state its benefits.

(b) State any four methods for energy conservation techniques in induction motor.

(c) Draw block diagram / SLD for APFC & write its working principle.

(d) Differentiate between topping cycle and bottoming cycle.

3. Attempt any THREE of the following : 3  4 = 12

(a) State any four advantages of energy audit.

(b) State and explain how to achieve energy conservation in lighting system by
(1) using energy efficient Luminaries (2) using light controlled gears.

(c) What are different types of tariff structures ? State how TOD & ABT is
applied to consumers.

(d) Write the roles of following agencies :

(1) B.E.E. (2) M.E.D.A.

4. Attempt any THREE of the following : 3  4 = 12

(a) Differentiate between primary and secondary energy sources.

(b) Why periodical maintenance is necessary in transformer ? How does it result

in energy conservation ?

(c) What is soft starter ? State its need and benefits.

(d) Classify co-generation system. Draw the diagram for bottoming cycle.

(e) What is payback period ? Calculate the payback period if investment is

` 2,00,000 & saving is ` 50,000 per month.
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5. Attempt any TWO of the following : 2  6 = 12

(a) Compare conventional Induction motor with Energy efficient motor on

following points :

(1) Efficiency

(2) Cost

(3) Vibrations

(4) Heat dissipation

(5) Losses

(6) Energy conservation

(b) List any three energy conservation equipments in transmission and

distribution system. Describe the role of any one equipment in transmission
and distribution from energy conservation point of view.

(c) What is Sankey diagram ? State its two significance & draw Sankey diagram
for induction motor.

6. Attempt any TWO of the following : 2  6 = 12

(a) State the difference between ‘Walk through Audit’ & Detailed audit. Write
stepwise procedure for detailed audit.

(b) List different commercial losses in transmission and distribution system. State
its causes and remedies.

(c) A consumer has maximum demand of 700 KW at 70% Load factor. If tariff is
` 100/KW of maximum demand plus 20 paise per KWh. Find :

(1) Unit consumed per year

(2) Annual charges

(3) Overall cost/KWh

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23124
22526
3 Hours / 70 Marks Seat No.

Instructions : (1) All Questions are compulsory.

(2) Illustrate your answers with neat sketches wherever necessary.
(3) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
(4) Assume suitable data, if necessary.

Marks

1. Attempt any FIVE of the following : 10

(a) Draw the symbol of following components.

(i) Limit switch

(ii) Pressure switch

(iii) Overload relay

(iv) Earthing

(b) Draw block diagram of PLC.

(c) State the need of automation.

(d) Draw ladder diagram for OR operation.

(e) State any two uses of HMI.

(f) Draw ladder diagram of seal in circuit.

(g) List the different components of ladder diagram. (any four)

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2. Attempt any THREE of the following : 12

(a) Draw power & control circuit for FWD-STOP-REV control circuit of an
induction motor.

(b) Explain with block diagram digital output module of PLC.

(c) Explain the following relay type instructions

(i) IF-OPEN

(ii) IF-CLOSE with its symbol.

(d) Develop ladder & wiring diagram for DOL starter with OLR contacts.

3. Attempt any THREE of the following : 12

(a) Explain on delay timer instruction with timing diagram.

(b) Draw block diagram of SCADA & list different components of it.

(c) Develop the ladder diagram for stepper motor control.

(d) Explain different programming languages used in PLC.

4. Attempt any THREE of the following : 12

(a) State the function of latching of relay using PLC.

(b) Classify & explain the PLCs available in the market.

(c) Explain with block diagram working of soft starter.

(d) Explain the working of STAR-DELTA starter with power circuit diagram.

(e) Explain any four speciality modules of PLC.

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5. Attempt any TWO of the following : 12

(a) Develop a generalized DCS architecture for control of plant.

(b) Explain PLC based water level controller with the help of ladder diagram.

(c) Develop control & power circuit for conveyor control.

6. Attempt any TWO of the following : 12

(a) Explain up counter instruction in PLC with timing diagram.

(b) Draw and explain the block diagram of analog input module of PLC.

(c) Develop ladder diagram for traffic light controller.

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22526
3 Hours / 70 Marks Seat No.

Instructions : (1) All Questions are compulsory.

(2) Answer each next main Question on a new page.
(3) Figures to the right indicate full marks.

Marks

1. Attempt any FIVE of the following : 10

(a) State the use of proximity switch & pressure switch.

(b) State any two benefits of automation.

(c) State any two PICs available in market with no. of IO’s.

(d) Draw ladder diagram for AND gate.

(e) Draw ladder diagram for XOR gate.

(f) State the function of seal in circuit w.r.t. PLC.

(g) Define SCADA.

2. Attempt any THREE of the following : 12

(a) Explain the working of FWD-STOP-REV control circuit of an Induction

motor.

(b) Explain Digital output module of PLC.

(c) Develop ladder diagram & wiring diagram of DOL starter.

(d) Explain latching relay using PLC.

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3. Attempt any THREE of the following : 12
(a) Explain down counter module with example.
(b) Explain the instruction TON and TOFF.

(c) Develop Bottle filling system using Ladder diagram.

(d) Explain SCADA architecture with neat sketch diagram.

4. Attempt any THREE of the following : 12

(a) Explain solenoid valve with neat sketch diagram.
(b) Explain function of different parts of PLC.
(c) Explain any two input and output devices of automation.
(d) Develop ladder diagram & wiring diagram of DOL starter with OLR.
(e) Explain :
(i) Stepper motor control module
(ii) Communication module in PLC.

5. Attempt any TWO of the following : 12

(a) Draw control & power circuit diagram of conveyor control.
(b) Develop Traffic light control using ladder diagram.
(c) Compare the salient features of SCADA, PLC & DCS system.

6. Attempt any TWO of the following : 12

(a) Draw a ladder diagram for 3 motor operation for following condition :
(i) Start push button starts motor M1. After 15 seconds M2 & M3 starts.

(ii) Stop push button stops M3 and after 15 seconds motor M2 and M1.

(b) Explain IF-CLOSED, IF-OPEN & internal relay instructions.

(c) Explain PLC based water level controller with neat ladder diagram.
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