THARAKA TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL COLLEGE

ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS DEPARTMENT

DIPLOMA IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

MACHINES AND UTILIZATION

END OF TERM II EXAMINATIONS

JULY 2023

CLASS: DEE /021F

TOTAL MARKS: 70 MARKS

TIME: 2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. MARKS FOR EACH QUESTION IS AS INDICATED IN EACH QUESTION

2. ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN ANSWERSHEET PROVIDED

NAME
ADM NUMBER
DATE
TOTAL MARKS
1 a) i) Explain two drawbacks of the stator resistance starting method of three
phase induction motors.
ii) Highlight two differences between approximate equivalent circuit of an
induction motor and a power transformer. 6 marks
b) A 400V,25Hp,60Hz,4 pole, star connected induction motor has the following polyphase
impendences referred to the stator circuits.
R1 = 0.64 Ω R2 = 0.33 Ω
X1 = 1.11 Ω X2 = 0.46 Ω
Xm = 28Ω
The rotational losses are 1200 W at a slip of 2%.
Determine the following;
i. Synchronous speed Ns;
ii. Rotor mechanical shaft speed Nr;
iii. Total referred impedance ZT;
iv. Stator current I1. 14 marks
2 a) Explain:
i. ‘cogging’ in three phase induction motors;
ii. How changes in supply voltage and frequency affect the performance of an induction
motor. 6 marks
b) A 415, 50Hz,4- pole, three- phase, star connected induction motor has the following
parameters referred to stator:
R1 = 0.1 Ω R’2 = 0.15 Ω
X1 = 0.4 Ω X’2 = 0.45 Ω
The motor has stator core loss of 1120 W and rotational losses of 1500 W. It draws
no-load current of 24 A at a power factor of 0.09(lag). If motor operates at a slip of 4%,
determine the:
i. Input line current;
ii. Electromagnetic torque in Nm;
iii. Output power;
iv. Efficiency. 14 marks
3 a) State any three desirable characteristics for an ideal refrigerant. 3 marks
b) With an aid of labelled diagram, explain the functions of the component parts of a vapour
compression refrigeration system. 11 marks
 c) State any causes of the following symptoms for refrigeration and air conditioning:
i. When compressor motor runs continuously;
ii. Refrigeration section too hot;
iii. Compressor unit very noisy when operating. 6 marks
4 With an aid of labelled diagram, explain the operation of a vapour absorption refrigeration system.
10 marks