Sigma Institute of Engineering (050)

Electrical Engineering (09)

B.E Semester: 8th
Chapter Wise Question Bank
Testing &Commissioning of Electrical Equipments (2180901)
Subject Code: 2180901

Unit-1: Safety Management

Q.1 what is earth resistance? Explain how earth resistance in substation is measured? [June-14,
Sept-13]
Q.2 What is diff. between system earthing and structure earthing ? Explain with diagram,
measurement of earth resistance in substation. [Dec-14, June-14,July-12,Sept-13]

Unit-2: Installation of Electrical Equipment

1. What are different types of tests performed on electrical equipment? Explain them briefly
2. Explain the procedure of alignment of shaft of electrical machines. [May-16,May-
12]

Unit-3: Testing of Transformer, Plant & Equipment

Q.1 Explain drying out method of oil cooled transformer? [ Oct ‘12]
Q.2 What is the method for purification of transformer oil? How can we [Oct ’12 ,Dec’14]
measure Dielectric strength of oil?
Q3 Explain the following test regarding transformer (1) Polarity test (2) Loss [Oct ’12, Dec’14]
measurement (3) Power frequency with stand test.
Q4 Explain the Phase group of Power Transformer with necessary vector and Sept’13
winding diagram.
Q5 Explain the properties of Transformer oil. Explain Dielectric test of [Sept’13, Dec’14]
transformer oil.
Q6 Explain the significance of Polarization Index Number. Explain drying [Sept’13, Oct ‘12]
out procedure of Power Transformer.
Q7 Explain with setup sketch, Impulse testing for power transformer. [Dec’14]
Q8 List out the various tests on transformer. Explain temp. Rise test for same. [Dec’14]
Q9 Explain power frequency and impulse voltage withstand test on three phase [ Dec’14]
distribution transformer.
Unit-4: Installation & commissioning of Rotating Machine:

Q1 what is polarization index? How can you measure the slip of induction [May’12, Dec’14]
motor?
Q2 Explain the causes and remedies of unbalance input current in 3- phase [May’12Sep’13
Induction motor. Dec’14]
Q3 In an industry main motor of 300 KW slip ring induction motor was burnt. An [May’12]
other motor of same size and rating was tested in workshop and found its
meggar value of 0.5 M Ohm. To prevent heavy loss of production it becomes
compulsory to install this within minimum possible time motors. As a
engineer what will be your decision.
Q4 Explain variation of voltage and frequency on performance of Induction [sept’13]
motor
Q5 Define Degree of Protection of Induction Motor. Explain I.P. and I.C. codes [Dec’14]
for same.
Q6 Explain purposes for performing No-load and Blocked rotor tests on 3-ф [ June’14]
induction motor.
Q7 Explain drying out procedure of a 3-ф induction motor. [ June’14]

DC Machine
Q. 1 State the various troubles with commutator and brush gear, their causes and [Dec-14 May-12]
remedies. Explain the choice of selection of materials used for the brushes
of various rotating machine

Q. 2 How voltage drop & bar-to-bar test is performed on DC machine? State [June-14 Sept-13]
importance of this test
Q. 3 Why the Hopkinson’s test performed on D.C. machine? Explain it. [July-12 Sept-13]
Q. 4 Explain the procedure of alignment of shaft of electrical machines. [May-12]

Q.5 State different tests to be performed on DC machine for efficiency [June-14]

determination. Which test is best out of all on DC shunt motor? Justify
your answer
Q. 6 State the causes for vibration in motors and generators. Explain the harmful[May-12]
effects of vibration. How are the vibration measured.

Q.7 Commissioning steps for DC machines Troubleshooting & maintenance [July12]

 Synchronous machine:
Q1 For the following conditions explain in detail troubles, causes and its [May’12]
remedies for synchronous of motor.
i) Motor fails to start
ii) Motor fails to synchronize
iii) motor starts but fail to come up to full speed
Q2 Explain the procedure of installation of synchronous machines arriving in [May’12]
dismantled condition at site.
Q3 List out the necessary conditions of Synchronization. Draw the circuit [Sept’13]
diagram of synchronization of alternator with grid.

Unit-5 transmission line :

Q1 Explain Murray test for earth fault location in underground cable. [Dec-14, June-14 July-
12,Sept-13]
Q.2 State the types of cable fault locators and their applicatons. [June-12, July-2]

Q.3 Explain Line charging, loading & Dropping in cable [June-12, July-2]
Q4 Explain insulation resistance measurement for cable. [June-14, July-12]

Unit-6 Switchgear & Protective device

Q.1 Explain the following test regarding circuit breaker 1) Mechanical [GTU-July-12,
endurance test2) Measurement of breaker time 3) Impulse testing. Sept13]
Q.2 Explain Mechanical endurance test on circuit breaker [GTU-June-
14,July-12,Sept-13]
Q.3 State importance of polarity test on CTs. Explain polarity test for [GTU-May-12,
CT with circuit diagram. June-14]
Q.5 Explain with the help of necessary diagrams the various types of test [GTU-May-12,]
performed on high voltage A.C circuit breaker