Regulation – 2015 / 2016

Programme (s) Semester Course Code (s) Course Title

BE V 16EC208 Electrical Machines &Control Systems

COURSE OUTCOMES
C505.1 Understand the procedure of modelling a DC machines, driving equivalent circuits and understand the
relevance of these motors in domestic appliances

C505.2 Understand the principle of magnetic circuits with induction principles inside the transformer and Principle of
operation, characteristics of AC motors

C505.3 To understand time domain and frequency domain analysis of control systems required for stability analysis

C505.4 To understand the concept of P,PI PID Controllers

C505.5 Understand the concept of components of control systems and application of digital control systems

Dc Machines BT CO
PART A - 2 Marks
1. What are the essential parts of DC Machine? R C505.1
2. What is the function of commutator and brushes? R, A C505.1
3. Write a brief note about the significance of back emf? U, A C505.1
4. How to distinguish between the shunt and series field coil? A C505.1
5. What are the applications of DC motor? R C505.1

6. U C505.1
Draw the OCC, internal, external characteristics of DC Series generator
7. Define Back-emf. U C505.1

8. Write the Torque equation of the DC motor U, A C505.1

9. Define magnetic reluctance.  R, U C505.1

10. What is the difference between lap winding and wave winding of a DC machine R C505.1
armature? 

PART B - 16Marks BT CO Marks

1. (i) Explain the construction and working principle of DC Generator. U, AP C505.1 10

(ii) Derive the expression for the emf equation in DC Generator. U C505.1 6
2. (i) Explain the types of DC motor and obtain the voltage and current relation U,A C505.1 10
for each.
(ii) A 4 pole dc motor is lap wound with 400 conductors. The flux/pole is AP,A C505.1 6
0.0125wb. Find the torque and gross mechanical power developed when the
motor is drawing 25 A and running at 1500rpm.
3. (i) Explain the speed control techniques for a DC Shunt motor(any two). U, AP C505.1 8

(ii) Draw OCC, Internal and external characteristics of

(1)D.C Shunt Generator
(2)D.C Series Generator U,R C505.1 8
(3)Compound Generator
Which characteristics is more suitable for traction purpose and why?

4. (i) A Compound generator delivers a load current of 50 A at 500V. The

resistances are Ra=0.05 ohms, Rse=0.03 ohms, Rsh=250ohms. Find the AP,A C505.1 10
induced EMF, if voltage drop is 1 volt/brush. Neglect armature reaction.
Assume a) long shunt b) short shunt connection

(ii) Explain the Ward Leonard method of speed control of dc shunt motor. U,R C505.1 6

5. (i) Explain the principle of operation of a DC m

Otor and Derive an expression for the torque developed U C505.1 10
in a DC machine.

(ii) A 4-pole, lap connected DC machine has 540 armature conductors. If the
flux per pole is .03 Wb and runs at 1500 RPM, determine the emf g
enerated. If this machine is driven as a shunt generator with same field flux AP C505.1 6
and speed,calculate the line current if the terminal voltage is 400V.Given
the Rsh=450Ώand Ra=2 Ώ
.

TRANSFORMERS BT CO
PART A - 2 Marks
1. What is an auto-transformer? R, U C505.2

2. A 220/110 V, 50 Hz ideal transformer has 166 turns in its primary, What is the peak C505.2
AP, R
value of flux?
3. What are the types of transformer based on the construction R C505.2
4. Explain the working principle of a transformer and all day efficiency C505.2
U

5. Why transformers are rated in kVA? C505.2

R,U
6. What is the function of transformer oil in a transformer? C505.2
R
7. What is the use of lamination provided in the transformer C505.2
R
8. Compare step up and step down transformer. C505.2
U
9. Differentiate between a core and shell type transformer. C505.2
U
10. What are the two classifications of alternator based on the construction C505.2
R

PART B - 16Marks BT CO Marks

1. (i) Explain the construction of a transformer. U C505.2 8

(ii) Explain in detail about the working principle of the transformer U C505.2 8

2. (i) Derive the EMF equation of the transformer R,U C505.2 6

(ii) Explain the working of auto transformer and prove that when U C505.2 10
transformation ratio approaches unity, the amount copper used
approaches smaller value.
3. (i) Explain the construction and working of an alternator U C505.2 16

4. (i) Explain the construction of a transformer. U C505.2 8

(ii) Derive the emf equation of the altenator R,U C505.2 8

5. (i) Explain the types of transformer with neat diagram U C505.2 16

AC motors BT CO
PART A - 2 Marks
1. Why can’t synchronous motor self start? U,R C505.2

2. State a method by which starting torque of induction motor can be increased R,U C505.2
3. Define slip of an induction motor R C505.2
4. State two advantages of speed control of induction motor by iinjecting an e.m.f in the C505.2
rotor circuit R,U

5. Which is the cheapest method of Starting a three phase induction motor?  C505.2
R
6. Differentiate the terms cogging and crawling C505.2
U,A
7. List out the advantages of double cage rotor C505.2
R
8. Why single phase induction motor is not self starting? C505.2
U,R
9. List the uses of damper windings in synchronous motor C505.2
R,U
10. State double field revolving theory. C505.2
R

PART B - 16Marks BT CO Marks

1. (i) Illustrate various methods for starting an induction motor U C505.2 16

 2. (i) Explain the operation of single phase induction motor with double field U C505.2 8
revolving theory
(ii) Explain the speed control of three phase induction motor by pole changing U C505.2 8

3. (i) Discuss the methods of starting and procedure U,A C505.2 10

for starting synchronous motor.

(ii) Explain cogging and crawling in induction motor U C505.2 6

4. (i) Explain the working principle of three phase Induction motor U C505.2 8

(ii) Explain the speed control of three phase induction motor by slip power U C505.2
recovery scheme 8

5. (i) Explain the working of synchronous motor U C505.2 8

6. (ii) List and explain the speed control of synchronous motor U,R C505.2 8

Control Systems BT CO
PART A - 2 Marks
1. What is control system? R C505.3
2. What are the two major types of control system? R C505.3
3. Define open loop and closed control system. R C505.3
4. Give an example of automated closed loop control system. U C505.3
5. Why negative feedback is invariably preferred in closed loop system? U C505.3

6. Define transfer function. R C505.3

7. Sketch the block diagram of closed loop control system. U,R C505.3

8.  Write the force balance equation of ideal dashpot element. U,R C505.3

9. What is a signal flow graph? R C505.3

10. Write Masons Gain formula. U,R C505.3

PART B - 16 Marks BT CO Marks

Questions can be either one division with 16 Marks or (10+6) Marks or (8+8) Marks
1. (i) The signal flow for a feedback control system is given. Determine the closed 16
loop transfer function. U,A
P
C505
.3

2. (i) Obtain the transfer function of the network.

U
C505
.3 16

(ii) Derive the transfer function of the network.

U C505 16
.3

3. (i) Obtain the overall transfer function C/R from the signal flow graph.

AP C505 16
.3

4. The signal flow graph of a system is given. Determine the closed loop transfer
function C(s)/R(s).

AP C505 16
.3
 5. Make use of Mason’s gain formula and obtain the overall gain of the system.

AP C505 16
.3

Time Domain Analysis BT CO

PART A - 2 Marks
1. What is time response? R C505.3
2. Define step signal. R C505.3
3. Define type and order of the system. R C505.3
4. Define damping ratio. R C505.3
5. How the system is classified based on the value of damping? R C505.3

6. Show the response of a second order under damped system for unit step input. U C505.3
7. List the time domain specifications. R C505.3

8. Define peak overshoot and settling time. R C505.3

9. What is steady state error? R C505.3

10. Classify the three constants associated with steady state error. U C505.3

PART B - 16 Marks BT CO Marks

Questions can be either one division with 16 Marks or (10+6) Marks or (8+8) Marks

1. (i) Derive the time response analysis of a first order system for unit step input. U, C505 6
AP .3
(ii) Derive the expression for rise time and peak time. U, C505 10
AP .3
2. (i) Explain the response of second order system for under damped system for unit U C505 16
step input. .3
3. (i) A positional control system with velocity feedback is shown. What is the
response c(t) to the unit step input. Given that ς =0.5.and also calculate rise
 time, peak time, Maximum overshoot and settling time.
AP C505 16
.3

4. (i) Obtain the response of unity feedback system whose open loop transfer function AP C505 10
is G(s)=4/s(s+5) and when the input is unit step. .3
(ii) The unity feedback system is characterized by an open loop transfer function
G(s)=K/s(s+10). Determine the gain K, so that the system will have a damping
ratio of 0.5 for this value of K. Determine the settling time, peak overshoot and AP C505 6
time to peak overshoot for a unit step input. .3

5. (i) For a unity feedback control system the open loop transfer function AP C505 16
G(S) = 10(S+2)/ S2 (S+1). Find (a) Position, velocity and acceleration error .3
constants. (b) The steady state error when the input is R(S) where R(S) =(3/S) –
(2/S2) +(1/3S3)

Frequency Domain Analysis BT CO

PART A - 2 Marks
1. What is frequency response? R C505.3
2. List the frequency domain specifications. R C505.3
3. Define Resonant Peak. R C505.3
4. Define gain and phase margin. R C505.3
5. What is routh stability condition? R C505.3

6. Explain phase and Gain cross-over frequency. U C505.3

7. What is Bode plot. R C505.3
8. What is resonant frequency? R C505.3

9. Define BIBO stability. R C505.3

10. Infer the necessary condition for stability. U C505.3

PART B - 16 Marks BT CO Marks

Questions can be either one division with 16 Marks or (10+6) Marks or (8+8) Marks
 1. (i) Construct the Bode diagram for the following transfer function and obtain the AP C505 16
gain and phase cross over frequencies: G(S) = 10/ S(1+0.4S) (1+0.1S) .3
2. (i) Construct the Bode plot and hence find Gain cross over frequency, Phase cross AP C505 16
over frequency, Gain margin and Phase margin. G(S) = 0.75(1+0.2S)/ S .3
3. (i) (1+0.5S)
Construct(1+0.1S)
the Bode diagram for the following transfer function and obtain the C505 16
gain and phase cross over frequencies. G(S) =KS2 / (1+0.2S) (1+0.02S). AP .3
Determine the value of K for a gain cross over frequency of 20 rad/sec.
4. (i) Using Routh criterion determine the stability of the system whose AP C505 6
characteristics equation is S4 +8S3 +18S2 +16S+5 =0 .3
(ii) Construct Routh array and determine the stability of the system whose C505 10
characteristic equation is S6+2s5+8s4 +12S3 +20S2 +16S+16 =0. Also determine AP .3
the number of roots lying on LHS, RHS and on imaginary axis.

5. (i) The characteristic polynomial of a system is U C505 16

s7+9s6+24s5+24s4+24s3+24s2+23s+15=0. Infer the location of roots on s-plane .3
and hence the stability of the system.

Control System Components BT CO

PART A - 2 Marks
1. What is Proportional controller and what are its advantages? R C505.4
2. Show the transfer function of Integral controller. U C505.4
3. What is PID controller? R C505.4
4. Show the transfer function of PID controller. U C505.4
5. List the advantage of derivative controller. U C505.4

6. What is servomotor? R C505.5

7. List the special features of DC servomotor R C505.5

8. Compare AC and DC servomotor. U C505.5

9. What is stepper motor? R C505.5

10. What are the different types of stepper motor? R C505.5

PART B - 16 Marks BT CO Marks

Questions can be either one division with 16 Marks or (10+6) Marks or (8+8) Marks

1. (i) Explain PID controller and derive its transfer function. U C505 16
.4
2. (i) Explain P,PI,PID,PD controller in brief. U C505 12
.4
(ii) Compare DC servomotor and AC servomotor. U C505 4
.5
3. (i) Explain in detail about the construction and workind principle of AC U C505 16
Servomotor .5
4. (i) Explain in detail about the construction and workind principle of Stepper Motor U C505 16
.5
5. (i) Summarize the classifications of DC servomotor U C505 16
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