Subject Name – Electrical Testing and Commissioning

Branch Name – Electrical Engineering

1. A. Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives (any ten): 1x10

i) Contact with electricity can cause (a) death (b) burns (c) muscle contractions
(d) all of the above.

ii) A systematic approach for maintenance is (a) problem-cause-diagnosis-

rectification (b) problem-diagnosis-cause- rectification (c) problem-measure-
diagnosis-rectification (d) problem-diagnosis-measure-rectification.

iii) Maintenance consists of the following action (a) Service of component, (b)
Replace of component, (c) Repair of component, (d) all of the above.

iv) Which enclosures are preferred for preventing entry of falling water or dirt?
(a) totally enclosed (b) drip splash or hose proof (c) open end bracket (d) All
of the above.

v) Megger is used to measure (a) external inductance of the rotor (b) insulation
resistance (c) earth resistance (d) power.

vi) The back to back test is best suited for (a) small machines (b) medium size
machine (c) large machines (d) proto type machines.

vii) The size of earth ground is based on the- (a) Maximum fault current flowing
through the ground wire (b) rated current carrying capacity of the service line
(c) depends on the soil resistance (d) both (a) & (c).

viii) Lightening arrestors are located (a) at the tower top (b) at the generator
terminal (c) at the transformer terminal (d) at the line entry point of the power
house.

ix) The main aim of inspection of machines- (a) to check that it is in good
condition (b) as per our supply order (c) to check that it is in working
condition (d) all of the above.

x) The main objectives of foundation are (a) to support the weight of the
machine (b) to maintain the alignment of the machine (c) to level the machine
(d) all of the above.

xi) Water is used to extinguish – a) Class-A fires b) Class-B fires c) Class-C fires
d) All of these.

xii) The following extinguisher is suitable for cotton or other textile fire – a)
Water b) Soda acid c) Foam d) Dry chemicals.

xiii) ___________ is best suited to extinguishing oil or flammable liquid fire – a)

Soda acid b) Vaporizing liquid c) Foam d) Dry chemical.

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xiv) Maximum resistance for a major substation is – a) 0.5 ohm b) 1 ohm c) 2
ohm d) 4 ohm.

xv) Materials used for manufacturing of Ground wire is – a) Steel b) Galvanised

Steel c) Cast Steel d) Silicon Steel.

xvi) A bus bar is rated by – a) Voltage only b) Current only c) Current & Voltage
only d) Current, Voltage and Frequency.

xvii) Grouting is done with the help of – a) Stones b) Bricks c) Concrete mixture
d) Marbles.

xviii) Electrical machine should be stored - a) In open space b)In clean and dry
place c) Near the existing installed machine d)In the one side of the factory.

xix) Causes of break down are – a) Negligence b) Over loading c) Incorrect

installation d) all.

xx) In short circuit test of transformer, instruments are normally placed on - a)

HV side b) LV side c) Primary side d) Secondary side.

xxi) Equipment earthing is provided for - a) safety of operating persons b) safety

of equipments c) reduction of maintenance cost d) all of the above.

xxii) A good instrument for testing ground resistance is - a) megger b) ohmmeter

c) earth tester d) all of the above.

xxiii) In order to determine the suitability of oil test carried out are - a) breakdown
test b) crackle test c) acidity test d) all of the above.

xxiv) The highest magnitude of current for a circuit breaker shall be that of - a)
breaking capacity b) making capacity c) short time current d) rated
continuous current.

xxv) Maximum permissible resistance in ohm for large power sub-station is - a)

0.5 b) 1 c) 2 d) 8.

xxvi) In induction motor, the short circuit test is - a) no load b) block rotor c) open
circuit d) a & c both.

xxvii) Material used for manufacture of ground wire is - a) galvanized steel b)

stainless steel c) silicon steel d) cast steel.

xxviii) Sludging of transformer oil means - a) formation of semisolid by

hydrocarbon due to heat and oxidation b) continuous expansion and
contraction due to heating and cooling
c) evaporation of transformer oil due to heating d) decomposing of
transformer oil.

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 B. State whether the following statements is true or false (any five): 1x5
i) Water is good material for arc extinction. F

ii) Oil filtration process used with transformer oil is to remove acid, sludge,
dissolve, moisture. F

iii) Insulator used on EHT transmission line is made of glass. T

iv) Earth pits are filled by alternate layer of charcoal and salt because the layers
provide easy grounding of earth rod. F

v) Synchronous motor can be used for power factor correction. T

C. Answer in One or Two sentences (any five): 1x5

i) What is main advantage of preventative maintenance?

ii) What is the Purpose of cross arm in transmission line?

iii) In order to determine the suitability of the transformer oil what king of tests
are conducted?

iv) Insulators used in EHT transmission line are made of which material?

v) How the vibration in the electrical equipment can be prevented?

vi) What is the main purpose of earthing?

Group-A
2. a) Define safety? What are dos and donts of safety regarding appliances.
b) What are the causes of electrical accidents factors on which severity of shock
depends? Explain the procedure for rescuing the person who has received an electric
shock, methods of providing artificial respiration.
2+2+6
3. a) What is maintenance?
b) When corrective maintenance is needed?
c) Mention various factors to be consider at the time of preparing schedule of
maintenance. 2+2+6
4. a) State the various abnormal conditions in synchronous generators and their respective
protection.
b) What is the difference overhaul and maintenance? 7+3
5. a) Write Short notes on - back to back test and open delta (delta – delta) test.
b) In building up the core why the joints should be staggered? 4+4+2

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6. a) What should be the value of insulation resistance of induction motor?
b) Write down the classification of insulating materials as per IS.
c) List down the Factors affecting life of insulating materials.
d) What do you mean by flash point of transformer oil? 2+3+3+2
Group-B
7. a) What do you mean by electrical shock? Mention some preventive measure against
electrical shock.
b) How electrical fire can be prevented?
c) Name different types of fire fighting equipments with their uses.
4+2+4
8. a) What do you mean by special test?
b) Name different tests are to be consider under Type test and Routine test of induction
motor.
c) Explain with diagram how ‘back to back’ test are performed on power transformer
1+4+3+2
9. a) Prepare a trouble shooting chart for a three phase 11000/440 Volt, 50 Hz
Transformer.
b) Name various types of contractors. What are the possible causes of chattering of
contact of contractor?
5+5
10. a) Explain, in brief, one procedure for levelling & alignment of shafts of electrical
machines.
b) Explain various troubles with synchronous generator, their causes and remedies.
3+7
11. a) How is the insulation resistance of transformer measured and what should be its
minimum value?
b) Describe the procedure for an impulse test of a transformer.
c) In building up the core why the joints should be staggered?
3+4+3
12. a) Write notes on the purposes of Drying out a motor and transformer.
b) What is the meaning and purpose of coupling?
(3+4)+3
13. a) Why and at what situation preventive maintenance is preferred over breakdown
maintenance?
b) Explain, in brief, the maintenance schedule of transformer.
c) How will you deal with fire on an electrical installation?
4+3+3

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14. a) State procedure for inspection of electrical motor before its installation.
b) State the various steps in the drying out of a motor or a generator. 5+5
15. a) What is the importance of earthing in industrial transformer? Explain about different
methods of earthing.
b) Write down the difference between neutral earthing and equipment earthing.
2+5+3