[Total No. of Questions—8] [Total No.

of Printed Pages—3]

Seat [6756]-1007
No.
Note: This is Model Paper SET 1 created by expert team of MathsInDepth.
F.E. (First Semester) EXAMINATION, 2023

BASIC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

(2019 PATTERN)
𝟏
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.
NOTE: FOR NUMERICAL, KINDLY REFER PDFS UPLOADED ON APP

1.
a. Obtain the expression for current, when voltage v = Vm, sin𝜔𝑡 is applied across purely [4]
𝜋
inductive circuit. ( or show that voltage leads the current by in purely inductive circuit)
2

OR Draw the impedance and admittance triangle ? State their components along with their
units.
b. Derive the expression for power, when voltage v = Vm, sin t is applied across R-L series [6]
circuit. Draw the phasor diagram.

Find the expression for current which will flow when a pure inductor of 0.2H is connected
across 230 V, 50 Hz, AC supply. Draw the phasor daigram.

c. A coil having resistance of 7Ω and an inductance of 31.8 mH is connected to 230 V, 50 Hz [8]

supply. Calculate :
(i) the circuit current
(ii) phase angle
(iii) power factor
(iv) power consumed
(v) voltage drop across resistance and inductor.

Or
2.
a. Define following terms [4]

a) impedance b)active, reactive, apparent power c) complex power d) power factor

OR Define active, reactive and apparent power. Write their equations and state their units.
Also draw the power triangle.

Download MID Pro App For Expected Questions of Remaining Subjects

Contact Us At 9049091373
 b. The series circuit having resistance 5Ω and capacitance 150𝜇F is connected to 1-phase, [6]
200 V, 50 Hz AC supply. Calculate -
[i] capacitive reactance Xc [ii] impedance [iii] current drawn by the circuit [iv] power factor
[v] Active power and [vi] reactive power.

c. A coil of inductance 15mH and resistance 25Ω resistance is connected in series with a [8]
capacitor ' C ' across 230 V, 50 Hz supply. Find the value of capacitor so that circuit draws
maximum current. What will be the power factor and power consumed?

OR
The resistance of 5Ω is connected across 200 V, 50 Hz 1-phase a.c. supply. The voltage
across the resistance is 50 V. Calculate :
(i) voltage across inductance
(ii) value of inductance
(iii) power and
(iv) power factor

3.
a. Explain the concept of three phase supply and phase sequence. [3]

b. What are losses taking place in the transformer ? State the parts in which they takes place. [6]
How to minimize these losses ?
c. Obtain the relation between phase values and line values of voltage and current in case of [8]
balanced DELTA connected 3-ph inductive load. Assume phase sequence RYB. Draw the
necessary phasor diagram.

Or
4.
a. With neat sketches, explain the various types of lamination used for the construction of [3]
core of single phase transformer.

b. Derive the emf equation of 1-phase transformer. [6]

A 50 kVA single phase transformer has a turns ratio of 300/20. The primary winding is
connected to a 2200 V, 50 Hz supply. Calculate. [6]
i) The secondary voltage at no load.
ii) The approximate value of Primary current on full load.
iii) The approximate value of secondary current on full load.

OR

A 10KVA, 3300/220 V 1-phase 50 Hz transformer has emf per turn equal to 10 . Calculate
(i) Turns on primary side
(ii) Turns on secondary side
(iii) Maximum flux in the core
(iv) Primary and secondary full load current.

A 3300/110 V, 50 Hz, 50kVA transformer has full load copper load of 1600 watts and iron
loss of 1800 watts. Estimate the transformer efficiency at :
(i) full load and 0.7 lagging pf

Download MID Pro App For Expected Questions of Remaining Subjects

Contact Us At 9049091373
 (ii) half load and 0.85 lagging pf.

c. Three coils, each having a resistance of 20Ω and an inductance of 15Ω are connected in [8]
star to a 400 V, 3-phase, 50 Hz supply.
Calculate :
(i) The line current
(ii) Power factor and
(iii) Power supplied.

5.
a. State and explain Kirchoff's current law and Kirchoff's voltage law with the help of suitable [4]
diagram.
b. For the circuit shown in fig. 5.b find the current flowing through PQ using Kirchhoff's laws. [6]

OR Determine all loop currents using KVL. All resistances are in ohm

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

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

Download MID Pro App For Expected Questions of Remaining Subjects

Contact Us At 9049091373
 b. Find resistance between A and B for the network shown in [6]
Fig. below. All resistances are in Ω.

c. State Superposition Theorem and write down the steps to find current through AB for [8]
network shown in Fig. below.

OR Elaborate steps to be followed to obtain current through any branch

usingSuperposition theorem.

7.
a. Explain the effect of temperature on resistance. [3]

Or

State the factors on which resistance of the conductor depends. What is the effect of
increase in temperature on resistance of copper conductor, silicon and nichrome?

b. Prove that 𝛼2 = 𝛼1 /1 + 𝛼1 (𝑡2 − 𝑡1 ), all the symbols have their appropriate meaning. [6]

If 𝛼1 and 𝛼2 are RTC's of material at 𝑡1 ∘ C and t 2 ∘ C respectively, then prove that, 𝛼1 /𝛼2 =
1 + 𝛼(𝑡2 − 𝑡1 ).

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

Or

8.
a. Define temperature coefficient of resistance. State the factors on which it depends. [3]
Download MID Pro App For Expected Questions of Remaining Subjects
Contact Us At 9049091373
b. Compare lead acid battery and lithium ion battery. (6 points only). [6]
c. Explain conversion of energy from one form to another in electrical and mechanical system. [8]

Download MID Pro App For Expected Questions of Remaining Subjects

Contact Us At 9049091373
Download MID Pro App For Expected Questions of Remaining Subjects
Contact Us At 9049091373
Download MID Pro App For Expected Questions of Remaining Subjects
Contact Us At 9049091373