JSS Academy of Technical Education, Noida

Department of Electrical Engineering

B. Tech II Semester
PUT, AY 2018-19
Subject Name: Electrical Engineering, Subject Code: KEE-201
Time: 2 Hrs Total Marks 60
Course Outcomes:
CO214.1: Apply the concepts of KVL/KCL and network theorems in solving DC circuits.
CO214.2: Analyze the steady state behavior of single phase and three phase AC electrical circuits.
CO214.3: Identify the application areas of a single phase two winding transformer as well as an auto transformer
and calculate their efficiency. Also identify the connections of a three-phase transformer.
CO214.4: Illustrate the working principles of induction motor, synchronous machine as well as DC machine and
employ them in different area of applications.
CO214.5: Describe the components of low voltage electrical installations and perform elementary calculations for
energy consumption.

PARTA: Attempt All Questions 5 x 2 =10

1. Justify why an inductor may be treated as a linear element? (CO1)

2. Why series resonance is called as voltage resonance. (CO2)
3. List down the advantage of auto-transformer over an ordinary transformer. (CO3)
4. Define slip of an induction motor. What is its value during starting? (CO4)
5. Enumerate the basic difference between a fuse and an MCB. (CO5)

PART B: Attempt ANY FOUR Questions 4 x 5 = 20

6. Find the current in 3Ω resistor using loop analysis. (CO1)

2 1

10 V
 2 10 A 3


7. A Series R-L-C circuit consists of a resistance of 10 an inductance of 0.1H and a

capacitance of 8f. Determine; (i) the resonance frequency, (ii) the Q factor of the circuit at
resonance, (iii) Band width (iv) the half power frequencies (CO2)
8. Derive the expression of copper saving in an autotransformer when compared to an ordinary
transformer of same rating. (CO3)
9. A shunt generator delivers 50 kW at 250 V and runs at 400 rpm. The armature and field
resistances are 0.02 Ω and 50 Ω respectively. Calculate the speed of the machine running as a
shunt motor and taking 50 kW input at 250 V. Allow 1 V per brush for contact drop. (CO4)
10. Describe the necessity of earthing system. What are its types. (CO5)

PARTC: Attempt ANY TWO Questions 2 x 15= 30

11a. Derive the EMF equation of the dc generator. (CO4)

11b. A balanced three phase delta connected load of impedance (16+ j12) Ω / phase is
connected to a 400V, 50Hz, 3-ϕ AC supply. Find the phase current, line current, pf, power,
reactive VA and total VA. (CO2)
12a. What are the various types of batteries? Describe the function of any one of them. (CO5)
12b. A 25-kVA, 2000V/200V, single phase transformer has the full load iron and copper loss
of 200W and 400W respectively. Calculate the efficiency of the transformer at half load, 0.8
PF lag. Also determine the maximum efficiency and the load corresponding to the maximum
efficiency. (CO3)
13a. Explain the torque- slip characteristics of 3-phase induction motor. (CO4)
13b. Write about the various types of cables used in the electrical system. (CO5)