Ain-Shams University M.Sc. & Ph.D.

Students
College of Engineering Final Examination
Electrical Power & Machines Dept. August 2020

EPM 611: Theories of Electrical Machines

Answer All Questions Time Allowed: 2 Hours

The examination consists of Four questions in Two pages

Question 1: (Marks 25%)

a) Express the rotating air gap MMF for:

i. The 3-phase stator sinusoidally distributed windings with N3φ
number of equivalent turns in each winding. Assume the
windings are excited with ia =√2 I3φ cos ɷt, ib =√2 I3φ cos (ɷt-2π/3),
ic = √2 I3φ cos (ɷt-4π/3).
ii. The 2-phase stator sinusoidally distributed windings with N2φ
number of equivalent turns in each winding. Assume the
windings are excited with ia = √2 I2φ cos ɷt, ib = √2 I2φ sin ɷt .
(7½ Marks)
b) Fig. 1 shows the 2-pole representation of the double-cage induction
machine. The 3-phase stator winding is represented by the coils DS and
QS. Coils DR1 and QR1 represent the top-cage winding. Similarly, coils
DR2 and QR2 represent the bottom-cage winding. Based on your
knowledge of the voltage equation of Kron’s primitive machine, write
down the voltage equation in matrix form of the double-cage induction
machine. Derive an expression for the instantaneous torque of this
machine.
(10 Marks)
Question 2: (Marks 25%)
a) If [C] is the transformation or connection matrix from old to new set of
variables, then:
i. Derive the condition for the power to be invariant in both the old
and the new set of variables.
ii. Find the new impedance matrix.
(7½ Marks)
b) Fig. 2.a shows 3 coils with no electrical interconnection. The operational
equations of the system are stated by the matrix equation: ,
where,

1
 i. Write the connection matrix C for the interconnection of Fig. 2.b.
ii. Obtain the impedance matrix Z' for the interconnection of Fig. 2.b.
(10 Marks)

Fig. 1 Fig. 2

Question 3: (Marks 25%)

Transform the following impedance matrix to axes stationary relative to

the rotor.

 Rs  Ls p 0 Mp cos Mp sin  
 0 Rs  Ls p  Mp sin  Mp cos 
[Z ]   
 Mp cos  Mp sin  Rr  pLr 0 
 
 Mp sin  Mp cos 0 Rr  pLr 
(17½ Marks)
Question 4: (Marks 25%)
a) Draw the power flow diagram in a 3-phase induction machine. Derive the
steady-state electromagnetic torque of the induction machine.
(7½ Marks)
b) A 50 hp, 60 Hz, 3-phase, Y-connected induction motor operates at full
load at a speed of 1764 rpm. The rotational losses of the motor are 950
W, the stator copper losses are 1.6 kW, and the iron losses are 1.2 kW.
Compute the motor efficiency. (10 Marks)