EE3301-Electrical Machines-I

PART - A (5x2=10 Marks)

1. Define co-energy Understanding CO1
2. Why do all practical energy conversion devices make use of the magnetic field as a coupling medium rather
than an electric field? Understanding CO1
3. What is critical resistance? Understanding CO2
4. Define commutation. Understanding CO2
5. What is the EMF Equation of DC Generator? Understanding CO2

PART – B (3*12 = 36 MARKS)

6.a Explain Construction and Working Principle of DC Generator 12M Understand CO2
(Or)

b In a 110 V, compound generator the resistances of the armature shunt and series field windings are 0.06Ω ,
25Ω and 0.04Ω respectively. The load consists of 200 lamps each rated at 55 W, 110 V. Determine the total
electro motive force and armature current when the machine is connected long shunt and short shunt.
12M Apply CO2
7.a Sketch and Explain the (1) OCC characteristics (2) External characteristics of Shunt and Compound DC
Generators 12M Understand CO2
(Or)
b A 220 V dc Generator supplies 4kW at a terminal voltage of 220 V, the armature resistance being 0.4Ω. If the
machine is now operated as a motor at the same terminal voltage with the same armature current, calculate
the ratio of generator speed to motor speed. Assume that the flux/pole is made to increase by 10% as the
operation is changed over from generator to motor 12M Apply CO2

8.a A separately excited D.C Generator, when running at 1000 rpm supplied 200 A at 125 V. What will be the
load current when speed drops to 800 rpm, if If is unchanged? Given that the armature resistance=0.40Ω and
brush drop =2V 12M Apply CO2

b.i A 4 pole dc shunt generator with lap connected armature supplies 5kW at 230V. The armature and filed
copper losses are 360W and 200W. Calculate the armature current and generated emf? ( 8 Marks)
12M Apply CO2
b.ii Explain about Compensate Winding in DC Generator 12M Understand CO2

PART – C (1*14 = 14 MARKS)

9.a Derive an expression for the magnetic force developed in a doubly excited magnetic system
14M Understand CO1
(Or)
b Two coupled coils have self & mutual inductacne of L11= 2+1/2x; L22 1+1/2x; L12 = 1/2x over a certain
range of linear displacement x. the first coil is excited by a constant current of 20A and the second by a
constant current of -10A. Evaluate mechanical work done if x changes from 0.5 to 1m and also the energy
supplied by each electrical source. 14M Apply CO1

Course In charge Module Coordinator HOD/ EEE

 EE3301-Electrical Machines-I
PART - A (5x2=10 Marks)
1. Draw the general block diagram of electromechanical energy conversion device
Understanding CO1
2. Prove that in a linear system, field energy and co-energy are equal. Understanding CO1
3. State the conditions under which a D.C. shunt generator fails to excite Understanding CO2
4. What is armature reaction? Understanding CO2
5. What is the difference between lap winding and wave winding of a dc machine armature?
Understanding CO2
PART – B (3*12 = 36 MARKS)
6.a Explain the Armature Reaction in DC Generator and Methods to reduce Armature reaction
12M Understand CO2
(Or)
b In a 110 V, compound generator the resistances of the armature shunt and series field windings are 0.06Ω,
25Ω and 0.04Ω respectively. The load consists of 200 lamps each rated at 55 W, 110 V. Determine the total
electro motive force and armature current when the machine is connected long shunt and short shunt.
12M Apply CO2

7.a Explain Commutation Process in DC Generators and Methods to improve the Commutation
12M Understand CO2
(Or)

b A separately excited D.C Generator, when running at 1000 rpm supplied 200 A at 125 V. What will be the
load current when speed drops to 800 rpm, if If is unchanged? Given that the armature resistance=0.40Ω and
brush drop =2V 12M Apply CO2

8.a Explain the working and EMF equation of DC generator 12M Understand CO2

(Or)
(i) A 4 pole dc shunt generator with lap connected armature supplies 5kW at 230V. The armature and filed
copper losses are 360W and 200W. Calculate the armature current and generated emf?
8M Apply CO2
(ii) Explain about Compensate Winding in DC Generator 4M Understand CO2

PART – C (1*14 = 14 MARKS)

9.a Two coupled coils have self & mutual inductacne of L11= 2+1/2x; L22 1+1/2x; L12 = 1/2x over a certain
range of linear displacement x. the first coil is excited by a constant current of 20A and the second by a
constant current of -10A. Find mechanical work done if x changes from 0.5 to 1m and also the energy
supplied by each electrical source. 14M Apply CO1
(Or)

b Derive an expression for the magnetic force developed in a single excited magnetic system

14M Understand CO1

Course In charge Module Coordinator HOD/ EEE