Electrical Maintenance Paper 1

Max Marks: 40 2016 Time: 2 Hr 30 Min.

Q.1 Attempt any Four (1 x 4 = 4)

1. The conductors of VIR Wire are tinned because __________ .

(a) by tinning the corrosion restricted
(b) by tinning the corrosion is prevented to stick up with the conductor and also avoids chemical reaction.
(c) the tinning makes the conductor stronger and increases its thickness to carry more current

2. A Fan produces noise if _______ .

(a) its winding are short circuited (b) it is over Lubricated (c) its bearing are damaged

3. Stroboscopic effect is caused by _________ .

(a) Fluorescent Lamp (b) Carbon Filament Lamp (c) Metal Filament Lamp

4. In industrial work ______ wring system is used.

(a) Cleat (b) Casing - Capping (c) Metal Conduit

5. _________ is most common used for filament of lamps.

(a) Nichrome (b) Tungsten (c) Tantalum

6. _________ fuse unit allows a predetermined time to remove the short circuit.
(a) Kit-Kat (b) H.R.C. (c) Cartridge

Q. 2 Attempt any three (2 x 3 = 6)

1. Draw neat and labeled circuit diagram of three point godown wiring.
2. Draw neat and labeled circuit diagram of Star Delta Starter.
3. Draw neat and labeled circuit diagram of single phase energy meter.
4. Draw neat and labeled circuit diagram of 3-point D.C. Shunt Motor Starter.
5. Draw conventional symbols :
(a) Siren (b) Energy Meter (c) Fan regulator (d) Star- Delta Starter

Q. 3 Attempt any three (2 x 3 = 6)

1. State any Four properties of Good Illumination Scheme.

2. State the precautions to be taken while installing surface conduit wiring.
3. Explain the meaning of 7/22 copper wire. Write the current capacity for the same.
4. Explain with circuit diagram the working of thermostat in electric iron.
5. Describe C.T.S. wire with neat sketch.
Q. 4 Attempt any two (3 x 2 = 6)

1. Write any six general I.E. rules for Wiring.

2. Name any four Overhead line Insulators and explain any one with neat sketch.
3. Define current rating of fuse, Minimum fusing current and fusing factor.

Q. 5 Attempt any two (3 x 2 = 6)

1. Explain installation process of C.T.s. Wiring system. State advantage and disadvantage of this wiring.
2. Explain with neat sketch the construction of Kit-Kat fuse Unit. State its advantages.
3. compare Overhead Line with U.G. Cable.

Q. 6 Attempt any two (6 x 2 = 12)

1. (a) What are the points to be considered before selecting wiring system.
(b) State advantage of cleat wiring and Metal conduit wiring.
2. Compare various wiring systems in tabular form.
3. (a) Compare Incandescent lamp with fluorescent Tube.
(b) Explain with neat sketch the construction of Immersion Heater. State any two common faults in
it.