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CourseCode-21EE34

Model Question Paper (CBCS Scheme)

USN
Third Semester BE Degree Examination
Course Title–Transformer & Generator
TIME: 03 Hours Max.Marks:100

Note: Answer any FIVE full questions, choosing at least ONE question from each MODULE.

Q.No. Module1 Marks

Draw and explain the Full load Phasor Diagrams of Single Phase transformer for
a 08
lagging, leading and Unity power factor loads
b A 4 KVA, 200/400V Single phase Transformer supplying full load current of 0.8 pf 08
lagging
Q1 The OC & SC test results are: OC Test: 200V, 0.8A, 70W
SC Test: 20V, 10A, 60W (LV Side)
i) Calculate efficiency and secondary voltage
ii) The load at UPF corresponding to maximum efficiency
c What is all day efficiency of transformer? How to calculate it? 04

OR
a Show that open delta connection has a KVA rating of 58% of the rating of the normal 08
delta delta connection. Also list the limitations of open delta connection
b It is desired to transform 2,400 V, 5000 KVA three phase power to 2-phase power at 08
600V by scott -connected transformers. Determine the voltage current and current
Q2 ratings of both primary and secondary of each transformer. Neglect the transformer
no load currents

c State the advantages of single 3- phase unit transformer over bank of single phase 04
transformers
Module 2
With a neat circuit diagram explain in detail sumpner test for determining the
a 08
efficiency and voltage regulation of transformer
b Derive an expression for the currents and load shared by two transformers connected
in parallel supplying a common load when no load of these are equal. 06
Q3

c Two single phase Transformers, rated at 250KVA each are operated in parallel on 06
both sides. Impedances of transformers are (1+j6) Ω and (1.2+j4.8) Ω respectively
.Find the load shared by each when the total load is 500KVA at 0.8pf Lagging

OR

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What is an Auto Transformer? Derive an expression for the saving of copper in an

a 08
Auto transformer as compared to an equivalent two winding transformer. What are
the advantages and limitations?
b With the help of sketches explain the working of on load tap changer 08
Q4
c A 10KVA 230/110V transformer is used to be as step up transformer to step up 230V
to 340V.What will be the output rating of the transformer 04

Module 3
a What is the necessity of tertiary winding and explain its operation in star/star 08
transformers.
b What is armature reaction? With neat figures, explain the armature reaction in dc 08
machines under normal working conditions
Q5 c A four pole lap wound armature running at 1400 rpm delivers a current of 100A and 04
has 64 commutator segments. The brush width is equal to 1.4 segments and
inductance of each coil is 0.05mH.Calculate the value of reactance voltage assuming
i) linear commutation.
ii) Sinusoidal commutation
OR
a Derive EMF equation and expression for distribution factor and pitch factor of 08
Synchronous Generator
b Explain Synchronous reactance of Synchronous generator 07
Q6 c A 4 pole, 3phase, 50Hz star connected alternator has 60 slots with 4 conductors/slot. 05
The coils are short pitched by 3 slots. If the phase spread is 600, find the phase
voltage induced for a flux/pole of 0.943wb.sinusoidally distributed in space. All the
turns/phase are in series

Module 4
Name the various methods for determining the voltage regulation for 3 phase
a 07
alternator and describe any one method in detail

Q7 b A 2300V ,50Hz,3-phase star connected alternator has an armature resistance of 08

0.2Ω.A field current of 35A produces a current of 150A on short circuit and an open
circuit emf 780V(line).Calculate the voltage regulation at 0.8pf lagging and 0.8pf
leading for the full load current of 25A
c With a neat sketch explain OCC & SCC characteristics of an alternator 05
OR
a The following test results are obtained on a 6600V alternator: 12
Open circuit voltage 3100 5000 6600 7500 8300
Field current(amps) 16 25 37.5 50 70
Q8
A field current of 20A is found necessary to circulate full load current on short circuit
of the armature. Using ampere-turn method, find the full load regulation at 0.8 pf
lagging
b Explain Short circuit ratio (SCR) and its significance. 08

Module 5
Write a note on V Curves of synchronous Generator
a 06

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b With a neat circuit diagram, explain the slip test on salient pole synchronous machine 08
Q9 and indicate how Xd and Xq can be determined from slip test.
c Write a note on capability curve of synchronous generator 06
OR
a What is hunting in synchronous machines? Explain the role of damper winding.
08
b Derive the expression for synchronizing power 06
Q10
c Explain Two Reaction Theory of salient pole alternators.
06

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