Download PTU (I.K.Gujral Punjab Technical University (IKGPTU)) B-Tech (Bachelor of Technology) (EEE)- Electrical And Electronics Engineering 2020 December 5th Sem 70554 Synchronous Machines Previous Question Paper
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Total No. of Questions : 18
B.Tech. (EE) (2012 Onwards)/(EE) PT/(Electrical & Electronics)
(2012 Batch)/ (Electrical Engineering & Industrial Control)(2012 to 2017)
(Sem.?5)
SYNCHRONOUS MACHINES
Subject Code : BTEE-501
M.Code : 70554
Time : 3 Hrs. Max. Marks : 60
INST RUCT IONS T O CANDIDAT ES :
1 .
SECT ION-A is COMPULSORY cons is ting of TEN questions carrying TWO marks
each.
2 .
SECT ION-B c ontains F IVE questions c arrying FIVE marks eac h and s tud ents
have to atte mpt any FOUR q ues tions.
3 .
SECT ION-C contains THREE questions carrying T EN marks e ach and s tudents
have to atte mpt any T WO questio ns.
SECTION-A
Write briefly :
1.
What is meant by alternators on infinite bus-bars?
2.
What is meant by synchronizing power?
3.
What is a synchronous condenser?
4.
Why are Xd and Xq value different for salient-pole alternator whereas they are same for
smooth rotor machines?
5.
Calculate the pitch factor for the following winding:36 stator slots, 4 poles, coil span
1 to 8.
6.
When the load on an alternator is varied, its terminal voltage is also found to change.
Why?
7.
What conditions must be fulfilled before an alternator can be connected to an infinite
bus?
8.
Write the application of synchronous motor.
9.
What are the constructional features of Hysteresis motor?
10. Compute the distribution factor for a 48 slot, 4 pole, 3-phase alternator.
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SECTION-B
11. Draw the combined space and time-phasor diagram for a cylindrical-rotor alternator with
armature current lagging the excitation emf. Discuss about various parameters involved
in it.
12. In an alternator, a lagging current has the effect of weakening the main field; but in a
synchronous motor, the effect of lagging current is to strengthen the main field. Explain.
13. A three-phase 6/8 variable reluctance motor is running at a speed of 1000 rpm. Calculate
the time between pulses required to excite the phase windings.
14. Describe, with physical concepts, the hunting phenomenon in synchronous machines.
Explain why hunting is objectionable? What are the various causes of hunting? How can
it be reduced?
15. How to determine synchronous machine transient reactance and time constant?
SECTION-C
16. A 2300 V, 3-phase, star-connected, 50 Hz synchronous motor operating at normal
voltage is excited to give an excitation voltage of 2400 V. Determine the maximum
power developed, armature current and power factor under this excitation. Per-phase
synchronous impedance is 1.5 + j 21 .
17. With regard to synchronous motor V-curves, explain the following :
a. There is a bend in the compounding curve obtained by joining the minimum and
maximum excitation points.
b. Unity p.f. compounding curve has also a bend in it.
18. Show that for alternators running in parallel, the division of load between them is
governed mainly by the speed-load characteristics of their prime-movers.
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