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Tech MID TERM EXAMINATION -2021

Semester: 7th sem, EE

Sub: Electrical Drives (UEE07B01)

Date: 28-09-2021
Time: 10:30am- 11:30am.

Full marks: 30, Duration: 1 hr. Each question is of 2 (two) marks.

Instruction to candidates:
a. Write answers in paper with pen.
b. Write name and enrollment number on top of each sheet.
c. Take photo shot of answer sheet / (s) and convert to single PDF file.
d. Send the file as attachment to e-mail id: rupnarayanray@gmail.com.
e. Submission process should be completed within 15 minutes of end of the scheduled time of exam.
f. The students must be online in the Google meet with video mode during the whole exam process.

1. Name the main components of an electrical drive system.

2. Which factors should be taken into account for selection of motor rating?

3. Define passive load of a motor.

4. Name the four quadrant operations of dc drive.

5. In case of motor with active load, why extra precaution is necessary during counter current
braking?

6. In rapid transit system which braking system is preferred and why?

7. Write the general drive equation and explain torque balance for stability.

8. What is the main disadvantage of dynamic braking?

9. Write the names of major classes of motor duty.

10. Which factors are responsible for braking time during dynamic braking of dc drive?
11. Why steady state temperature of a motor operating for long duration does remain constant?

12. Why additional resistance is inserted during counter current braking in dc motor?

13. Which factors should be considered for study of dynamics of drives?

14. Which braking method is best suitable for obtaining high braking torque?

15. What is the purpose of using starter in dc motor?