EIN01

Candidate Code No.

For Board Use Only
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Result

Date

Date

Int

Int

ELECTRICAL INSTALLER THEORY

EXAMINATION
20 November 2010
QUESTION AND ANSWER BOOKLET
Time Allowed: Three hours
INSTRUCTIONS READ CAREFULLY
You have 10 minutes to read this paper but do not start writing until you are told to
do so by the supervisor.
Write your Candidate Code Number in the box provided above. Your name must NOT
appear anywhere on this paper.
Answer all questions.
The pass mark for this examination is 60 marks.
Use a pen for written answers. Do not use a pencil or a red pen.
Drawing instruments and pencils may be used when diagrams are required.
are allocated on the basis of correctness.

Marks

Do not use correcting fluid or correcting tape.

For calculation questions all workings, including formulae, must be shown to gain full
marks.
Non-programmable calculators may be used.
Warning You could get 0 marks for any question, or part of a question, if you show
anything hazardous or dangerous in your answer.
Candidates are not permitted to use any Act, Regulation, Standard, Code of
Practice, Handbook or other reference text in this examination.
PLEASE HAND THIS PAPER TO THE SUPERVISOR BEFORE LEAVING THE ROOM.
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Question 1
(a)

(i)

If the voltage and current are known, what TWO other factors are
required to calculate the power consumed by a three-phase motor?
(1 mark)
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(ii)

What TWO factors are required to calculate the power consumed by a

single-phase electrical appliance?
(1 mark)
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(b)

The direction of rotation of a 230V, single-phase motor has been reversed

by:
(i)

Reversing the connections to the run winding.

phase motor is being reversed?

What type of single(1 mark)

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(ii)

Reversing the connections to the armature brushes.

single-phase motor is being reversed?

What type of
(1 mark)

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(c)

One reason the metal frame of a Class I electric motor is earthed is to

ensure the operation of a protective device under fault conditions.
State ONE other reason why the metal frame of a Class I electrical
appliance is earthed.
(2 marks)
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Question 1 continued
(d)

(e)

State TWO factors that determine the severity of electric shock upon the
human body.
(2 marks)
(1)

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(2)

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In some electrical installations, some final subcircuits supplying three-phase

loads do not have neutral conductors.
State ONE reason why some final subcircuits supplying three-phase loads
do not have neutral conductors
(2 marks)
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Question 1 continued
(f)

You have carried out a test on a low voltage final subcircuit in an electrical
installation. The test result value was 20M.
(i)

What type of test has been carried out?

( mark)
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(ii)

The test was carried out with a multi-meter that has the required
functions (scales).
(A) What function (scale) was selected on the multi-meter?
( mark)
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(B) What range was selected on the multi-meter?
( mark)
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(iii) What minimum test result would you expect if the final subcircuit
incorporated a fixed-wired appliance with MIMS elements?
( mark)
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(g)

State the main reason why interlocks are used in a star/delta starter.
(2 marks)
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Question 1 continued
(h)

Calculate the power factor of a small three-phase printing factory with

mainly motor loading. Metering instruments have recorded the following
information:

Power
Volts
Amps

=
=
=

30000W
406V
57A per phase
(2 marks)

(i)

In relation to HRC fuses:

(i)

Define the term cut off time as it applies to HRC fuses.

(1 mark)
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(ii)

Define the term current rating as it applies to HRC fuses.

(1 mark)
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(j)

Motor starters incorporate protection against faults.

List TWO types of faults that a motor starter could provide protection for.

(1)

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(2)

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Question 2
(a)

Briefly describe what is meant by the term MEN system

(2 marks)
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Ref: .

(b)

State TWO reasons why the neutral in the MEN system is multiple-earthed.
(2 marks)
(1)

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(2)

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Question 2 continued
(c)

Draw a circuit diagram showing three-phase, 4 wire, MEN distribution lines

supplying:

A single-phase consumer installation.

A three-phase consumer installation.

You need to show for each installation, the main switch, neutral and earth
bar connections, MEN link and earth electrode
You do not need to show metering, water heating control and fuses and
final subcircuit conductors.
Note:

It is recommended that you label your diagram.

(6 marks)

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Question 3
The primary of a three phase, delta-star transformer is connected to a threephase supply.

The secondary line voltage is 400V.

The turns ratio is 2859:20.
When the transformer is fully loaded, the full load primary line current is
4.37A.
Assume that there are no losses in the transformer.

(a)

Calculate the primary voltage.

(4 marks)

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Question 3 continued
(b)

Calculate the full load kVA rating of the transformer.

(2 marks)

(c)

Calculate the full load secondary line current.

(2 marks)

(d)

When the transformer was tested on full load the single- phase terminal VPH
dropped to 222 volts.
Calculate the percentage regulation on the
transformer
(2 marks)

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Question 4
(a)

State the maximum permitted rated residual current of an RCD installed

for:
(i)

Personal protection in a domestic installation.

(1 mark)
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(ii)

Personal protection in a medical-electrical installation.

(1 mark)
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(iii) The protection of property.

(1 mark)
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(b)

A person is using a Class I electrical appliance supplied from an RCD

protected final subcircuit. An earth leakage fault occurs and earth leakage
current flows through the persons body.
Why doesnt the person receive a severe electric shock when the earth
leakage current flows through their body?
(1 mark)
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(c)

A Residual Current Circuit Breaker (RCCB) is installed in a single phase

circuit.
Explain why the RCCB does not operate when there is a short circuit
between active (phase) and neutral in the single phase circuit?
(2 marks)
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Question 4 continued
(d)

(i)

What type of RCD is required in New Zealand to be voltage dependent.

(1 mark)
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(ii)

Briefly explain why the type of RCD you have stated in (d)(i) is
required to be voltage dependent.
(1 mark)
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(e)

The phase and neutral on the supply side of a single phase RCD have been
transposed.
Would the RCD operate if it detected an earth leakage fault on the circuit it
protects? State a reason to support your answer.
(1 mark)
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(f)

State the full names for the following terms:

(1 mark)
RCBO

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SRCD

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Question 5
Note: Read the entire question before answering (a), (b) and (c).
A three-phase fixed-wired induction motor running an industrial refrigeration
plant is protected by HRC fuses mounted on a switchboard. The motor requires
new bearings.
The motor is controlled by an adjacent isolating switch. However, the switch has
a broken operating handle and cannot be used.
You have been requested to:

Remove the three-phase motor, by disconnecting the cable at the motor

Replace the isolating switch.

Warning:
If any part of your answer is dangerous or hazardous, you
will get no marks for this question.
(a)

Describe how you would safely isolate the motor and its isolating switch.
(6 marks)
(1)

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(2)

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(3)

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(4)

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Question 5 continued
(b)

After you have done the isolation and the work, what would you do to
ensure that the work area is safe to be left unattended?
(3 marks)
(1)

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(2)

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(c)

State the first action the other electrician should take before attempting to
re-install the motor.
(1 mark)
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Question 6
Note:

Read the entire question before answering (a) and (b).

Another electrical installer has isolated, disconnected and repaired a 400V threephase circular saw in a joinery factory. You are required to:

Reconnect the machine by connecting the flexible cord to the DOL (directon-line) starter mounted on an adjacent pillar, and
Recommission the circular saw

There are no danger tags or lock attached to the isolator controlling the DOL
starter. The isolator has a locking facility.
The only test instrument you have is a multi-meter that has all the required
functions (scales).
(a)

(i)

(ii)

State the TWO instrument tests you would carry out to ensure the
circular saw is safe to connect to the supply.
(1 mark)
Test No. 1

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Test No. 2

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Test No. 1
For this test state:

The function (scale) on the multi-meter you would select.

The test voltage (if applicable)
The range on the multi-meter you would select.
How the test is carried out with the function and range that have
been selected.
The expected test result.
(3 marks)

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Question 6 continued
(iii) Test No. 2
For this test state:

The function (scale) on the multi-meter you would select.

The test voltage (if applicable)
The range on the multi-meter you would select.
How the test is carried out with the function and range that have
been selected.
The expected test result.
(3 marks)

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(b)

You have reconnected the circular saw to the DOL starter. An instrument
test needs to be carried out to verify that the saw is connected to the
installations earthing system (that is, the saw is functionally earthed).
For this test state:

The function (scale) on the multi-meter you would select.

The range on the multi-meter you would select.
How the test is carried out with the function and range that have been
selected.
The expected test result.
(3 marks)

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Question 7
(a)

The figure below represents the metal frame of a 230V, Class I, portable
appliance.

Within the frame, draw and label the following components:

*
*
*
*

A fuse that protects the whole circuit.

A single-pole switch that controls the circuit.
Element 1 is 50 and is connected closest to the switch.
Element 2 is 20 and element 3 is 50 . These two elements
are connected in parallel after element 1
Show the supply to the appliance and on to the components.
(5 marks)

Metal frame of the Class I Appliance

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Question 7 continued
(b)

Calculate the current drawn by the appliance.

(5 marks)

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Question 8
The figure below is the nameplate of a motor.

Type

MOT 112M

kW

(a)

S1

Year.

042657
Hz

H.P 5.36
>.
Ph.
3.
Cos
0.82

R.P.M
1440
ype
Amb. Temp
Duty

No.

1996

50

Ins.
Class.
%.

Protection.

415

8.52

IP 53

From the information on the nameplate, state the power factor of the
motor.
( mark)
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(b)

Using the information on the nameplate, calculate the output kilowatt

rating of the motor
(1 marks)

(c)

Using the information on the nameplate, calculate the full load input
kilowatts of the motor
(2 marks)

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Question 8 continued
(d)

The motor has a protection rating of IP 53.

(i)

What does the term IP mean?

(1 mark)
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(ii)

What type of protection is indicated by the first number?

(1 mark)
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(iii) What type of protection is indicated by the second number?

(1 mark)
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(e)

What would be the typical connection for a three-phase, 400V, 20kW

motor?
(1 mark)
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(f)

The motor is to be started direct on-line and protected by a thermal

overload unit and HRC fuses. The thermal overload unit is incorporated in
the DOL starter protects the motor from overloads.
Briefly explain the term overload as it relates to the thermal overload.
(2 marks)
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Question 9
(a)

You need to take a three-phase, 10 kW pump motor away for repair.

have isolated the motor and have disconnected the motor cables.
motor cables are still connected to the DOL starter.

You
The

State TWO precautions which must be taken to ensure the safety of

persons and property after you have completed the isolation and
disconnection
(2 marks)
(1)

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(2)

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(b)

How is isolating a 10 kW pump motor different from just switching off

10 kW pump motor?
(3 marks)
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Question 9 continued
(c)

You have isolated a 10 kW pump motor.

Describe THREE different methods of safely ensuring the continued
isolation of the pump motor.
(3 marks)
(1)

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(2)

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(3)

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(d)

State the TWO reasons why the prove test prove method of testing for
isolation is used.
(2 marks)
(1)

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(2)

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For Candidates Use

For Examiners Use Only

Questions
Answered

Marks

1
In the box, write the
number of EXTRA
sheets
you
have
used. Write NIL if
you have not used
any

TOTAL

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