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F.E. (First Semester) EXAMINATION, 2023

BASIC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

(2019 PATTERN)
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Time : 𝟐𝟐 𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔 Maximum Marks : 70

N.B: - (i) Solve any one question out of Q. No. 1 or Q. No. 2, Q. No. 3 or Q. No. 4,
Q. No. 5 or Q. No. 6, Q. No. 7 or Q. No. 8
(ii) Figures to the right indicate full marks.’
(iii) Neat diagrams must be drawn wherever necessary.
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1.
a. Obtain the expression for current, when voltage v = Vm, sin𝜔𝑡 is applied across purely [4]
𝜋
capacitive circuit. ( or show that voltage lags the current by in purely capacitive circuit)
2

Or Derive the expression for current drawn and power consumed by a circuit consisting of
a resistor R and a capacitor C connected in series across 𝑣 = 𝑉𝑚 sin (𝜔𝑡)

b. Derive the expression for power, when voltage v = Vm, sin t is applied across [6]

R-C series circuit. Draw the phasor diagram or voltage-current-power waveform.

Or

A R-C series circuit is connected across 100 V, 50 Hz supply draws a current of 5 A at a

power factor 0.3 leading. Find the value of 𝑅 and 𝐶. Also find power consumed.

c. A coil of 15mH is connected in series with 25Ω resistance and a capacitor across 230 V. [8]
50 Hz supply. Find the value of capacitor so that circuit draws maximum current. What
will be the power factor and power consumed?
Or
If v = Vm , sin (𝜔t) is applied across single phase circuit and current flowing through the
circuit is i = Im sin (𝜔t − ∅). derive the expression for average power consumed in the
circuit. Draw the waveforms of voltage, current and power.

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 Or
2.
a. What is admittance? Obtain its components and their units. Draw admittance triangle for R- [4]
L and R-C circuit.
b. Derive expression for frequency and admittance in parallel AC Circuit. [6]

c. Explain series RLC circuit with the help of phasor diagram. Derive expression for power [8]
and draw Current-voltage & power waveforms
Or Two impedances 𝑍1 = 30∠45∘ Ω and 𝑍2 = 45∠30∘ Ω are connected in parallel across a
single phases 230 V, 50 Hz supply. Calculate the
i) current drawn,
ii) power factor and
iii) power consumed by the circuit.

3.
a. Explain the concept of balanced & unbalanced load in three phase supply [3]

b. The power consumed by 3-ph star connected load is 12000 W at pf = 0.8 lag, when [6]
connected to 3-ph, 400 V, 50 Hz ac supply. Find circuit parameters.

OR

A direct loading test is to be conducted on 1-phase 230/110 V,

2 KVA transformer to determine efficiency and voltage regulation. Draw the neat
connection diagram and write down the ranges of the meters used with reasons.

c. Obtain the relation between phase values and line values of voltage and current in case of [8]
balanced STAR connected 3-ph inductive load. Assume phase sequence RYB. Draw the
necessary phasor diagram.

Or
4.
a. Why are steel laminations used for construction of transformer core ? Sketch different types [3]
of laminations used for core.

OR

What is an Autotransformer ? State the different advantages and applications of an

Autotransformer.
b. Draw the circuit diagram to conduct the direct loading test on 1kVA, 230/115 V, 50 Hz, [6]
1-ph transformer. Show the proper ranges of meters with justifications. Also write down
formula for voltage regulation and efficiency.

OR A 30kVA, 2200/220 V, 1 − ph, 50 Hz transformer have resistances

0.15Ω and 0.015Ω of 𝐻𝑉 and 𝐿𝑉 winding respectively.
Find :

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 (i) HV and LV winding current.
(ii) 𝜂 at full load and pf 0.8 lag if iron losses are 75% of full load copper losses.

OR A 80kVA, 1000/250 V, 1-ph 50 Hz transformer has iron loss of 800 W and full load
copper loss 1200 W. Find [i] efficiency at full load and power factor = 0.8 lag. [ii]
efficiency at half load and power factor = 1 lag.

OR A single phase 50 Hz transformer has 300 primary turns and 750 secondary turns. The
net cross-sectional area of the core is 64 cm2. If the primary induced emf is 400 V, find

i) Maximum flux in the core

ii) Maximum flux density in the core
iii) emf induced in the secondary

c. A delta-connected load draws a line current of 15 ampere at a lagging power factor of 0.85 [8]
from a 400 V. 50 Hz, 3-phase supply. Find the resistance and inductance of each phase. If
the same load is now connected in star, calculate the line current and total power consumed.

Or

Each phase of star connected load has an impedance (25 + j40) connected across 3-phase,
415 V, 50 Hz supply. Determine:
a) Line current
b) Active, Reactive and Apparent Power.

5.
a. Find equivalent resistance between AB for the circuit shown in fig. 5.a [4]

OR Determine effective resistance between A and B.

b. Explain (i) active & passive network (ii) linear & nonlinear network. [6]
(iii) unilateral & bilateral network.

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 Find current flowing through AB using Kirchhoff's laws for the circuit shown in Fig. 8(𝑏)

Apply Kirchhoff's law to calculate current drawn by 10Ω resistance for the circuit.

c. Derive the equations to convert Star connected resistive circuit into equivalent Delta circuit. [8]

Or
6.
a. Define the ideal and practical current sources. Draw their V-I characteristics. [4]

b. Calculate the current through all resistance using superposition principle. [6]

c. With the help of neat diagram state and explain Thevenin's Theorem used for [8]
determination of current through any branch of a network.

OR Apply Kirchhoff's law to calculate current drawn by 10Ω resistance for the circuit.

7.
a. State the applications of lead or lithium acid battery. [3]

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 b. Define the insulation resistance. Write down the expression for insulation resistance of [6]
the single core cable. State the factors on which it depends.

c. Explain the operation of Lead Acid battery with construction & chemical reactions during [8]
charging and discharging. Also state its applications.

Or

8.
a. Define resistivity and state its unit. Also state the factors on which it depends. [3]
b. How are batteries maintained ( maintenance of batteries). explain concept of indepth [6]
charging & series parallel connection of batteries

c. Explain conversion of energy from one form to another in mechanical and thermal systems. [8]

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