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SUMMER-2024EXAMINATION
Model Answer–Only for the Use of RAC Assessors

Subject Name: Electrical Estimation and Contracting Subject Code: 22627

Important Instructions to examiners:
1) The answers should be examined by keywords and not as word-to-word as given in the model answer scheme.
2) The model answers and the answer written by candidate may vary but the examiner may try to assess the
understanding level of the candidate.
3) The language errors such as grammatical, spelling errors should not be given more Importance (Not applicable for
subject English and Communication Skills.
4) While assessing figures, examiner may give credit for principal components indicated in the figure. The figures
drawn by candidate and model answer may vary. The examiner may give credit for any equivalent figure drawn.
5) Credits may be given stepwise for numerical problems. In some cases, the assumed constant values may vary and
there may be some difference in the candidate’s answers and model answer.
6) In case of some questions credit may be given by judgement on part of examiner of relevant answer based on
candidate’s understanding.
7) For programming language papers, credit may be given to any other program based on equivalent concept.
8) As per the policy decision of Maharashtra State Government, teaching in English/Marathi and Bilingual (English +
Marathi)medium is introduced at first year of AICTE diploma Programme from academic year 2021-2022.Hence if
the students write answers in Marathi or bilingual language (English +Marathi), the Examiner shall consider the
same and assess the answer based on matching of concepts with model answer.

Q. Sub Answer Marking

No. Q. N. Scheme
1. Attempt any FIVE of the following: 10 Marks
a) Define Tender and state it’s types. 1 Marks
Ans. Tender is a offer made by supplier in supply to the letter of quotation for supply of material for
on the basis of certain terms and conditions. Definition
Types of tender, and 1
1. Negotiated Tender Marks for
2. Limited competition or selective Tenders Types
3. Open competition tender

b) Write any two factors for selection of LT (415) power cable. 2 Marks
Ans. 1. Current carrying capacity for any two
2. Voltage regulation factors
3. Short circuit ratio
4. Load Capacity

c)
State the different methods of representation of wiring diagram.
Ans. Different methods of representation of wiring diagram are,
1. Looping out from switch and ceiling rose. 1 Marks
2. Looping out from switch. for two
3. Looping out from ceiling rose. methods
4. Looping out from junction box.

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d) Write recommended illumination level for

i. Parking area
ii. Layout road 1 Marks
Ans. for both
i. Parking area: 10-20 lux or 30 lux / 50 lux. illuminatio
ii. Layout road: 30 lux. n level

e) Define service connection. State different types of service connections.

Ans Service connection: 1 Marks
It is the input conductor or wire which is carried out from supply company (authorities) pole for
to consumers’ main board or premises. definition
Types of service connection: and 1
i. Overhead service connection. marks for
ii. Underground service connection. types
=2 marks
f) Draw the symbol for

Ans. i. ICTP 1Markfor

each
=2 Marks

ii. Puch Button

g) State the function of

i. Motor switch
ii. Main switch in motor wiring circuit
Ans. 1 Marks for
i. Motor switch: each
To make ON/OFF the motor. function=2
ii. Main switch: Marks
To give the main supply to the motor with fuse protection inside.

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2 Attempt any THREE of the following: 12 Marks

a) Explain how rating of main switch, DB and cable is decided in industrial installation.
Ans. Main Switch
 The rating of main switch is calculated by adding starting current of highest rated Reason for
machine current with full load current of machines, Main
 Rating of main switch = starting current of highest rated machine + full load current of switch 2
machine marks, DB
2. Distribution Box: 1 Marks
 It depends on total power consumption of motor also number of motor points. and Cable
3. Cable Rating: rating 1
 The current rating of cables for supply to motor is based up on the normal full Marks=4
load current of motor considering the overload capacity 50% Marks
 We take 1.5 times the rated current or full load current. & thus, cable rating is
decided.

b) Describe with an example the procedure to calculate number of lighting subcircuit in

residential installation.
Ans. Procedure to calculate number of lighting sub circuits: -
Calculate total lighting load of given residential installation. 4 Marks.
Make number of lighting sub circuits (example
i. Number of lighting sub circuits = may vary)
or
ii. Number of lighting sub circuit =

Examples: A house has 1200W load and 10 points.

Number of lighting sub-circuit =

=
=1.5 or 2
Therefore, Number of sub circuit required for above example are 2.

OR
Examples: A house has 7 lamps, 4 fan & 6 sockets load.

Total load in  Lamps  watt 100  360  4 540 W

 Fans  watt 60  4 240 W
 Sockets  watt 60  6  360 W
i) Total connected lighting load in a house  360  240  540 1140 W or 1.14KW

Nos lighting sub circuit = 1140/800= 1.42

= 2 Lightning sub circuit

Note (All data is assumed it may vary or it may not be available, there will be only steps and
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c) A Residential installation has the following load.

i. Four ceiling fan of 70 watt each
ii. Ten lamp of 20 watt each
iii. Four socket of 6 Amp having 100 watt
iv. Two power socket 16 Amp having 2kW each
Calculate:
1) Total lighting load 1 Marks
2) Total power load for
3) Size of distribution board calculating
4) Number of sub circuit total light
load,
Ans. Total lighting load= Total load of Fan + Total load of Lamp + Total load of 6 Amp socket
= (4 x 70) + (10 x 20) + (4 x 100) 1 Marks
= 880 watts. for
Total Power load = Two 16 Amp socket x 2000 calculating
= 4000 watt or 4kW total power
Number of sub circuit: load,
Number of lighting sub-circuit =
1 Marks
Number of lighting sub-circuit = for size of
= 1.1 = 2 DB
Number of lighting sub-circuit = 2
Number of Subcircuit for power load = 2
Therefore, 1 Marks
Number of sub circuit = Number of lighting sub circuit + Number of sub circuit for power for
load calculating
Number of sub circuit = 2 + 2 number of
Number of sub circuit = 4 sub circuit.
Size of distribution board: 4-way distribution board, including 2 MCBs for lighting load = 4 marks
and 2 MCBs for power load.
d) Draw the wiring diagram and single line diagram for central of two fans, one lamp,
one of 5A socket by individual switches.
Wiring diagram:
Ans.

2 Marks
for wiring
diagram
and 2
marks for
single line
diagram.
=4 Marks

Single diagram:

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Q. 3 Attempt any THREE of the following: 12

a List material required for overhead service connection (any eight)
Ans.  2 core PVC insulated cable or insulated wire as per required length
 S shaped G. I. pipe 50 mm diameter
 Earth wire 8 SWG
 Meter board
 Stay wire
 Stay insulator
 cement Bag One marks
 sand Bag for any two
 Pipe clamp materials
 GI pipe
 Saddles for pipe fitting
 Screw required for pipe fitting
 Earthing sundry
 Earthing plate
 Bars nut bolt
Miscellaneous material if any
( or Equivalent Answer)
b Explain the steps in submission and opening of tender. Two marks
Ans. Steps in submission of tender: for
a) Purchase the tender form, which consist of the following documents, submission of
 Notice inviting tenders. tender
 Tender form with standard conditions of contract (printed form).
 Schedule of quantities of works to be done and material, tools and plants to be
supplied by the department if any.
 Special terms and conditions if any.
 Complete specification of work to be executed.
 Specifications and additional condition of contract.
 One set of drawings.
b) The above documents are filled and signed by the contractor page by page in addition
to these documents he submit (attach) income tax clearance certificate for the
previous year.
c) He also attaches the certificate which is proving his eligibility for the work.
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d) Different works which the has completed and are under his execution etc. he also
attaches a deposit receipt of earnest money in the desired form,
e) Submit a copy of the earnest money exemption certificate with the tender form if any. Two marks
f) All these documents with a forwarding letter are put in two closed and sealed covers, for opening
with the name of work and of contractor subscribed on the covers, the tender to be of tender
submitted should be by Envelop No.1 and Envelope No. 2
Where Envelop No.1 contains detailed documents regarding Contractor and
Envelope No. 2 contains detailed documents regarding Work.
Such envelopes are then dropped in tender box provided by the authority calling tenders,
within the time and date limit specified.
Steps in opening of tender:
a) The firm receives the sealed tenders.
b) The late submitted tenders are kept away
c) The firm already announced the place, date, time of opening the tenders the
contractors or their authorized representative remain present and in their presence the
appointed officer of the firm
d) The appointed officer reads out the rates offered in case of items rates and percentage
rate tenders.
e) And amount in case of lump sum tenders is also read by the officer for the
information of all the present contractors /Their representatives
f) For Rejection of tenders-The tenders which are not in sealed conditions, tenders not
duly signed and no cheque of earnest money.
The rejected tenders are to be kept in a register.
( or Equivalent Answer)
c Distinguish between tender and quotation (ant four points)
Ans. Sr. No. Tender Quotation
Tender is a written offer submitted
by the contractors in pursuance of An offer in terms of rates made by the
the notification given in newspaper, supplier (manufacturer) in a sealed
1. for execution of certain work or envelope in reply to a quotation letter
supply of certain articles or transport for supply of materials/machines/items
of some material, at certain rates or undertaking a work on the terms and
with the terms and conditions laid conditions is called as "Quotation"
down in tender documents One mark for
2. Small purchases are by calling Big purchase orders are by inviting one point
quotation. tenders.
3. Quotations can be collected from Public notice in reputed news papers by
small contract. published.
4. Procedure is simple Procedure is complicated.
5. May not be opened in presence of Tenders are opened in presence of
supplier, contractors. contractors or their representative
6. Quotations are called from selected Tenders are invited from public by
parties / supplier. advertising in news papers.
( or Equivalent Answer)
d State any eight electrical equipment require for 11kV HT installation.
Ans. Following are the material requires for 11 kV HT installation. One marks
 Conductors - Solid/ Stranded/Hollow/Bundled. for any two
 Material of conductor- Copper, Aluminum, all aluminum or ACSR. materials
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 Poles-Tubular steel pole, angle pole, R.C.C. poles

 Insulators
 Bird guards
 Earth wire
 Stay assembly
 G.I. Clamps
 Ant climbing Arrangement
 Earthing set
 Lightening arrestor
 Cross arms
( or Equivalent Answer)
Q. 4 Attempt any three of the following 12
a Draw the single line diagram of L.T. substation (415 V)
Ans.

Four marks
for labeled
diagram

( or Equivalent Diagram)
b A 3 ɸ 3 wire connection is to be given to a premises in which an electric motor of 30 HP is
to be installed. 40 meters of wire run from the main switch is required for this purpose.
Determine size of the wire to be used if applied voltage is 400 V.
(NOTE: Examiners are advised to observe the assumptions made by students. Answers
Ans. may vary depending upon the assumptions made. The credit should be given to the Two Marks
process followed to solve the problem) for full load
current
Given-
Motor rating: 30 HP One mark for
Applied voltage: 400V total current
Connection: Three phase three wire One mark for
Assume: P.F.-0.85 and Efficiency-0.85 Rating of
Solution: cable
Full load current of motor(IL) =
√

= = 44.08 A
√

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Considering overloading factor,

Total Current drawn by the motor is = 1.5 x IL
= 1.5 x 44.08 = 66.12 = 67 A
For the above current, 16 mm2, copper, P.V.C. insulated 3 core cable, 40m, is required to run
the motor. ( or Equivalent Answer)
c Enlist different on-off control equipment used in street light installation.
Ans. 1) On-Off Control Equipment Used in Street Light Installation:
1) Relay Four marks
2) MCB for any four
3) Photo resistor point
4) LDR Sensor.
( or Equivalent Answer)
d Compare Overhead and underground distribution line. (any four point)
Ans. Sr.
parameters Overhead line Underground cable
No.
1. Appearance Looks crowded network, shabby Network not seen and beauty of
spoils location locality is not spoiled.
2. Buried underground so no exposure
Location In order air, storms, sun-light, rain:
to spoil
3. Cost Economical Very costly

4. Maintenance Frequent Occasional

5. Easy as can be seen time required Fault detection requires different

Fault location
is less tests, time consuming
6. Very difficult and time consuming
Joints Conductor joints easy
task.
Shut off period
4 Marks for
7. Lesser Very much time required
for fault clearing any four
8. Much more, pole, conductor parameters
Irrection line Very less
accessory fittings
9. Disturbances Tree falling, Bird problems No such disturbances

10. Changes of As it is in populated area, so risk No such risk as it is buried

accidents of accidents underground
Tele and
11. communication Much more No such disturbances
line disturbances
12. Voltage drop More Lesser

13. Reactance More due to spacing between Reactance is less as spacing between
conductors conducting is less
14. Public safety it is less safe Much more safe

15. Supply Mane chances Very less chances

interruptions
e Explain with suitable example how machine current calculation are done in industry.
Ans. 1) Find out output power of every machine in watts.
(i) 1 HP = 735.5W
(ii) Assume power factor, if not given.
(iii) Assume efficiency, if not given.
2) Find out Input power of every machine by assuming the efficiency of every machine.
3) Find out Input current of every machine

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(i) For 1-phase machine.

In put power = V I Cosɸ Three marks
where, for current
V = Input voltage calculation
cos Ø = power factor techniques
I = Input current

(ii) For 3-phase machine

In put power = √3 VL IL CosɸL One mark for
where, example
VL = Line voltage
IL = Line current or Input current
cos Ø = power factor
4) Find out size and core of cable required for every machine, size of cable is decided by
For the better clarification we can consider three phase, 5 H.P. Motor
Let’s find out Full load current of 5 H.P. Motor,
= 7.1A
√
Total current considering overloading factor = 1.5 x 7.1=10.65 A
Hence 3 core 7/20 Cu. Conductor PVC cable will be required from MDB to Motor .
( or Equivalent Answer)
5 Attempt any TWO of the following: 12 Marks
a) Prepare detail estimation to install 3 phase, 440 V,50Hz,7HP Induction motor for a
crusher. The size of crushing room is 12 feet * 15 feet Assume the necessary and
sufficient data. Draw installation plan and wiring diagram.

WIRING DIAGRAM
2 marks
diagram

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Current calculation

IL=HP*735.5/EFFICIENCY

=7*735.5/0.8=6435.625Watt

Full load current =6435.625/√ 3*400*0.8=11.61 Amp

Starting current = 1.5 * full load current

=1.5*11.61

=17.41

19/1.12 Cu conductor 3cm used

MCB Rating = 32 Amp

Starter = star-Delta starter is used.

Main/w 2 marks
current
Length of conduit =M.B to M.S =15m calculation
=MS to ground =1.5m

=ground to M.F = 5m

15+1.5+5=21.5MTR
2 marks for
TOTAL INCUDING 20% BREAKAGE=26 FT mcb rating
and startor
Length of cable = 21.5m +20%=26FT selection

SR DESCRIPTION OF MATERIAL UNIT QTY RATE COST

NO
1 ICTP SWITCH 250AMPS OR 150 NO 1 3500 3500
AMPS
2 Mcb 32 amp NO 1 1200 1200
3 RIGID CONDUITS( MTR 10 30 300
4 CONDUIT BENDS NO 3 45 135
5 VIR WIRE MTR 10 35 350
6 CONDUIT SADDLES NO 11 20 220
7 EARTHING SET NO 2 450 900

8 CONNECTOR SET 1 300 300

9 FLEXIBLE PIPE MTR 2 50 100
10 DISTRIBUTION BOX NO 1 500 500
14 SCREWS NO 30 5 150

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15 STAR DELTASTARTER NO 1 4000 4000

b) State the classification of street lighting installation on the basis of steel lamp height 3 marks for
and light source. each category

Classification of Street Lighting Installation

Street lighting installations can be classified based on the street light lamp and the height of
the light source.

Based on Street Light Lamp

Incandescent Lamps: These lamps are traditional and use a glowing filament to produce
light. They are being phased out due to their low efficiency.

High-Intensity Discharge (HID) Lamps: This category includes mercury vapor, metal halide,
and high-pressure sodium lamps. They are more efficient than incandescent lamps.

Light Emitting Diode (LED) Lamps: LED lamps are the most energy-efficient and durable
option. They are increasingly being used for street lighting due to their long lifespan and low
energy consumption. 1 mark for
each o
Based on Height of Light Source

Low-Mounted Luminaires: These are typically mounted at a height of 15 feet or lower and
are suitable for residential areas and pedestrian pathways.

Mid-Mounted Luminaires: Mounted at a height between 15 to 30 feet, these luminaires are

commonly used for urban streets and roads.

High-Mounted Luminaires: These are installed at a height of over 30 feet and are suitable for
highways, major roads, and large open spaces.

By considering these classifications, appropriate street lighting installations can be selected

based on the specific requirements of the location.

c) Prepare the list of material and device for public lighting installation.

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6. Attempt any TWO of the following: 12 Marks

a) Define service connection; list the types of service connection. Explain any one with
neat labeled diagram.

The point of commencement of supply of energy to the consumer premices upto his energy
meter board is a service connection which may be single phase 230 V or three phase 400 V. 2 mark

Types of service connection

A) According to supply

-Single phase 230 V service line. 2 Mark

-Three phase 400 V service connection for power supply.

B) According to method

-overhead service line.

-underground service line.

Overhead service line- overhead service line is an electrical line from the distribution pole
up to consumer premises. from the poles either single phase service line or 3 phase service
line is tapped from the line conductors and neutral conductor and also an earth conductor.
For a normal or load or small load, say for a small house or flat or a small 2-3 storied 2 Mark
building the supplies brought from the pole to premises by overhead over-head connection
service line.

Underground service line - It is the replacement of overhead service line providing

electrical power with underground cables. This line is buried below the ground in trenches
which is covered by brick layer and sand layer. This type of service connection is used in

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dense populated areas.

UNDERGROUND SERVICE LINE

b) State the sequence to be followed for preparation of estimate for commercial electrical
installation
1)Find out the load for given commercial electrical installation. 1 MARK
2)Differentiate total load into lighting load and power load 1 MARK
3)Make no of lighting sub circuit= total electrical lighting load / 800w 1 MARK
4)Make no of power sub circuit = total electrical power load / 2000w 1 MARK
5) calculate current required for total load 1MARK
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6) from current calculation decide cable size and MCB rating or main switch rating 1 MARK
c) State and explain design consideration in industrial installation.

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