Download GTU (Gujarat Technological University Ahmedabad) B.Tech/BE (Bachelor of Technology/ Bachelor of Engineering) 2020 Summer 6th Sem 2160912 Design Of Dc Machines And Transformer Previous Question Paper
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GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
BE - SEMESTER? VI EXAMINATION ? SUMMER 2020
Subject Code: 2160912 Date:02/11/2020
Subject Name: Design of DC Machines and Transformer
Time: 10:30 AM TO 01:30 PM Total Marks: 70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
MARKS
Q.1
(a) Define the following words related to transformer design:
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(I) Window space factor
(II) Staking factor
(III) Circumscribing Circle
(b) State factor to be considered for selection of specific loading.
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(c) Determine the main dimensions of core and yoke for a 200 KVA,
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50 Hz, 1-phase core type transformer. Use the following data:
Window space factor=0.32, Current density=3A/mm2, Maximum
flux density=1.1 Wb/m2, Voltage per turn=14 V, Stacking
factor=0.9.Net iron area=0.56d2, where d is the diameter of
circumscribing circle. The cruciform core is used with the distance
between adjacent limbs=1.6 times width of core lamination. The
width of the largest stamping is 0.85d.
Q.2
(a) Give the comparison between core and shell type transformers.
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(b) Differentiate between Radial Forces and Axial Forces in
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transformer windings.
(c) Derive the expression of leakage reactance of a 3-phase core type
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distribution transformer.
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(c) Write a short note on the classification of insulating materials.
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Q.3
(a) Explain the importance of stepped core in the transformer.
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(b) Why tapping's are generally provided on HV winding?
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(c) What is design optimization? Derive necessary condition for
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designing a transformer with minimum cost.
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Q.3
(a) How to reduce the demagnetizing effects and cross-magnetizing
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effect?
(b) Give the comparison between the power transformer and
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distribution transformer.
(c) A 200 kVA, 6600/440volts, 50Hz, three phase core type
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transformer has the following design data: Max. flux density : 1.3
wb/m2, EMF/Turn : 10 volts, Stacking factor : 0.9, Window space
factor : 0.3 , Current density: 2.5 A/mm2. Overall width and
overall height are the same. If three stepped core is used to
determine overall dimensions.
Q.4
(a) Explain the heating of electrical machines.
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(b) Explain how the following factors influence the main dimensions
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of a DC Machine.
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(1) Peripheral speed (2) voltage between adjacent segments.
(c) Derive the output equation of a 3-phase core type transformer.
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Q.4
(a) Explain Staggering of Brushes in a D.C. machine.
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(b) Why Circular Coils are preferred in Transformer?
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(c) Explain various factors affecting the selection of airgap length in
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the D.C. machine.
Q.5
(a) Explain the disadvantages of having higher specific electric
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loading in DC Machine Design.
(b) Which type of material is preferred for core laminations in
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transformer? What is the advantage of using a mitred joint in the
core construction?
(c) Calculate the diameter and length of the armature for a 7.5kW, 4
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poles, 1000 r.p.m, 220 V shunt motor. Given: full load efficiency=
0.83; maximum gap flux density=0.9 Wb/m2: specific electric
loading=30,000 ampere conductors per meter; field form factor =
0.7. Assume that the maximum efficiency occurs at full load and
field current is 2.5% of rated current. The pole face is square.
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Q.5
(a) Discuss the necessity of inter-pole in D. C. machine design.
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(b) Explain the losses at the commutator surface.
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(c) Design is required for a 50 kW, 4 poles, 600 r.p.m. D.C. shunt
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generator, the full load terminal voltage being 220 V. If the
maximum gap density is 0.83 Wb/m2 and the armature ampere
conductors per meter are 30,000, calculate suitable dimensions of
armature core to give a square pole face.
Assume that the full load armature voltage drop is 3 per cent of
the rated terminal voltage and that the field current is 1 per cent of
rated full load current. The ratio of pole arc to pole pitch is 0.67.
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