UNIT IV QUESTION BANK

POLYPHASE AC CIRCUITS AND SINGLE PHASE TRANSFORMERS

1. What is three phase system? State advantages of three phase system over single phase
system.
2. Explain generation of three phase voltage in alternator.
3. Prove that phasor sum of instantaneous three phase voltages in a symmetrical system is zero.
4. Define phase sequence of 3 phase alternating supply. State its significance.
5. Define symmetrical three phase system.
6. Explain :
i. Star connection of a three phase system
ii. Delta connection of a three phase system
7. Explain concept of phase voltages and phase currents.
8. Define balanced and unbalanced load.
9. Derive the relation between line and phase values of currents and voltages for balanced three
phase star connected load connected across three phase a.c. supply. Derive the expression
for the power consumed by the load.
10. Draw complete phasor diagram for three phase star connected inductive load connected
across a three phase a.c. supply.
11. Draw connection diagram for three phase star connected load connected across three phase
AC supply.
12. Derive the relation between line and phase values of currents and voltages for balanced three
phase delta connected load connected across three phase a.c. supply. Derive the expression
for the power consumed by the load.
13. Draw complete phasor diagram for three phase delta connected inductive load connected
across a three phase a.c. supply.
14. Draw connection diagram for three phase delta connected load connected across three phase
AC supply.
15. Explain power triangle for three phase load. State equations of real, apparent power and
reactive power for three phase balanced load.
16. What is transformer? What are its functions? Mention applications in AC transmission.
17. Explain working principle of transformer.
18. With neat sketches, explain various types of laminations used for construction of core of a
single phase transformer.
19. What are types of transformer? Show the comparison.
20. Derive e.m.f. equation of single phase transformer.
21. What is ideal transformer?
22. Explain voltage and current ratios of transformer.
23. Why ratings of transformer is specified in volt-amperes?
24. What is regulation of transformer? State expression to calculate regulation. State its
importance.
25. Explain various losses in transformer. In which part these losses occur? How to minimize
them?
26. Define efficiency of transformer. How to obtain efficiency on different loads?
27. Derive condition for maximum efficiency of transformer.
28. With help of neat diagram, describe direct loading test of a single phase transformer. Explain
how efficiency and regulation are calculated from test results.
29. Write a note on auto-transformer. state its advantages, disadvantages and applications.