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Weekly Assessment Question
WEEK 1
1. Explain Industry 4.0 concept U
2. Functions of -Central Electricity and State Electricity Authorities. R
3. Write the Importance of utility engineering and management. U
4. Explain TQM-kaizen, 5S and six sigma U
5. Causes and prevention of electrical accidents R
6. Precautions to be taken during electrical repair and maintenance work A
7. Write the Functions of Electrical Maintenance Department U
8. Explain ISO 9001:2015- QMS (Quality Management System) , • ISO 14001:2015- EMSEnvironment
Management System U
9. What is design thinking? R
10. Explain 5 steps of Design Thinking U
11. Why is design thinking so important? R
12. How can ‘Design Thinking’ help utilities prepare for a new energy future? A
13. Draw the layout of any large scale factory showing – security room, entrance gate, exit gate,
parking, transformer substation, DG power plant, LT room, UPS room, computer network server
room, office, Engineering department design department, purchase department, accounts
department, canteen, board room, production line, packing section, dispatch section, fire hydrant
pumping station, solar power plant, rain water storage and pumping station , STP,ETP, earth pits
etc. Functions of each department. A

WEEK 2

14. Mention Sources of power supply in industries- with capacity R

15. Draw and explain general diagram (Components) of transformer substation U
16. Select a suitable transformer for an industrial area. The load conditions are as follows
Available voltage=11kV. Required voltage=440/230 volts
Single phase load
a) Lighting load 5KW
b) Fan Load 3KW
c) Power socket load 5KW
3phase load at 0.8 pf
a. Motor load 20KW
b. Lift load 10KW
c. Conveyor Load 20KW
Demand factor =0.7, Diversity factor = 1.46 A
17. Select a suitable transformer for a factory with load of 150 HP and write its specifications
18. A small workshop has the following load to find the transformer capacity required.
1) A 1HP, 400V, 3-phase drilling machine.
2) A ½ HP,230V,1- phase for grinding machine
3) A 3 HP,400V, 3-phase for lathe machine
4) A 5kVA, 230V welding transformer.
5) A 5HP, 400V, 3-phase for milling machine.
6) A 3HP, 400V, 3-phase for power backsaw
7) Two power sockets.
8) Lamp loads-25 points
9) Ceiling fans-15 nos
10) Two numbers, high pressure mercury vapour lamps of 500W, 1-phase,230V, 50Hz. supply
Calculated the total connected load, if the demand factor is 0.6 and diversity factor is 1.1% A
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19. Select the cable size of primary and secondary side on 1000 KVA, 11KV/415V, Distribution
transformer A
20. Preventive Maintenance of power transformer A
21. Causes of transformer failure. A
22. Familiarize with HT metering panel switchgears, components and their function. Note down the
specifications A
23. List Transformer substation maintenance R
24. Preventive Maintenance of transformer oil and breather. A
25. What are the components DIESEL GENERATOR SET- and their function, U
26. Calculate Size of Diesel Generator having following Electrical Load. Consider the Future
Expansion ratio is 10%. Average use of Equipment is 0.8 (1 is Full Time Use)

■ 4 No’s of 1Ph, 230V, 80 Watt CFL Bulbs, Diversity Factor is 0.8; Starting & Running P.F
is 0.8.
■ 2 No’s of 1Ph, 230V, 3000 Watt Air Condition, Diversity Factor is 1, Starting & Running
P.F is 0.8.
■ 1 No’s of 1Ph,230V, 10KW Motor with Y-D Starter, Diversity Factor is 0.8,Starting P.F is
0.7 & Running P.F is 0.8 A
27. Conduct routine test on DG set and check for the normal working conditions of the DG set.
28. Demonstrate operation of AVR (Automatic Voltage Regulator) A
29. Block diagram and operation of AMF panel U
30. Carry out maintenance work on DG set check radiator water level, engine oil level, battery condition,
AVR (automatic voltage regulator). crank and check for normal working condition A
31. Draw the Wiring diagram and its working of Auto Electrical System U
32. Testing of AVR and batteries in Diesel Generator set R

WEEK 3
33. Components of solar PV ON Grid power plants and their specifications. R
34. Difference between ON grid and OFF grid Solar PV power plant
35. Design a solar photo-voltaic on-grid power plant for a given roof area- No of solar panels A

house has the following electrical appliance usage:

● One 18 Watt fluorescent lamp with electronic ballast used 4 hours per day.
● One 60 Watt fan is used for 2 hours per day.
● One 75 Watt refrigerator that runs 24 hours per day with a compressor runs 12 hours
and off 12 hours.
The system will be powered by a 12 Vdc, 110 Wp PV module. A
36. Testing and maintenance work of solar panels. A
37. Types of UPS,and explain R
38. Design Sizing of UPS capacity, battery type and battery backup as per load requirement.
Electrical load details in office
● 1 No of 60W,230V, 0.8 pf Fan
● 2 No of 180W,230V,0.8 pf Computer
● 3 No of 20W,230V,0.8 pf LED Tube light A

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39. Consider an installation that involves a Powerware 40kVA (3-phase) UPS rated at 432VDC.
Calculate the cable sizes required to install the UPS assuming the UPS will be operating at
full load for a backup time of 12 hours A
40. How to Troubleshooting of 3 phase UPS system R
41. Preventive Maintenance details of UPS A
42. Commission and test the given UPS and batteries. A
43. prepare a report on the UPS system installed in that industry. A

WEEK 4
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