QUESTION BANK FOR ELECTRICAL MACHINE DESIGN-1

Q-1 Derive equation Et = kQ where Q = kKA rating of a transformer.

Explain how service condition of transformer affects the value of K.
Q-2 Answer the following questions with respect to transformer design.
(Be brief and to the point).
(1) Explain the reason for using stepped core construction. nb
(2) If a designer selects higher value of flux density what will be
its effect on performance and cost of the transformer?5.59
(3) Why tapings are usually provided on the h.v. winding side? 5.41
Q-3 Discuss the importance of mitred joints in the core assembly of5.17
transformers. And Define : (1) Window space factor (2) Stacking factor.
Q-4 Derive the output equation of a 3-phase core type transformer.
Q-5 Answer the following in respect to transformer design:
(i) What is design optimization?
(ii) Why yoke is designed for low flux density?5.13
(iii) Why circular coils are preferred in transformer winding? 5.55
Q-6 Briefly explain cooling methods of transformer.(5.29)
Q-7 Transformer A and B are of same type and have equal current density, flux
density, frequency and window space factor. Their linear dimensions are in the
ratio of 2:1. Prove that their losses will be in the ratio of 8:1.
Q-8 Estimate the leakage reactance of concentric winding in core type transformers
clearly stating the assumptions used. 5.47.1
Q-9 Write a Short Note on : Duty Cycle. 4.24
Q-10 Define specific electric and specific magnetic loading. Also state advantages
and disadvantages of these loadings. 9.15 ,,,6.5,,,,6.8

Q-11 Write short note on classification of insulating materials.

Q-12 Discuss factors to be considered while deciding the length of air gap
in the design of a d.c. machine. 9.27
Q-13 Explain guidelines used for the selection of number of armature slots
in d.c. machine design. 9.25.1
Q-14 Discuss design procedure for designing a commutator and brushes of
a dc machine. 9.88
Q-15 Derive the expression of obtaining the number of coils of dc machine
armature from design parameters. 9.41
Q-16 Discuss the steps for designing a shunt field winding of a dc machine. 9.63
Q-17 Derive the output equation of a D.C. machine and explain its significance.
Q-18 List the various losses occuring in DC machine. Also derive the relationship
between armature power developed (Pa) and the output power (P) for both- DC
generator and DC motor.
Q-19 With the help of neat sketch, explain the effect of armature reaction on air gap
flux in case of DC machine. GATE && 9.33
Q-20 Explain how following points affect the dimensions of slots in a d.c. machine
armature design.
(1) Excessive flux density
(2) Flux pulsations
(3) Eddy current losses
(4) Mechanical issues.
Q-21 Describe steps to calculate AT required for each part and total magnetic circuit
of a D.C. machine.

Q-22 Discuss the behavior of current transformer under system short circuit.
Q-23 Briefly explain the principles of core design of a current transformer.
Q-24 Find out main dimensions and number of armature conductors for 350 KW, 440
Volts, 720 rpm, 6-pole D.C. Generator. Assume square pole face, ratio of pole
arc to pole pitch 0.66, efficiency 91%, 4% of rated voltage for brush drop. Use
data obtained from the following machine.
250 KW, 500 Volts, 600rpm DC generator with 720 lap connected armature
conductors, 0.75m armature diameter and core length of 0.3m. page 9.49
Q-25 A 4 pole generator supplies a current of 140 A. It has 480 armature conductors
(a) wave connected, (b) lap connected. The brushes are given an actual lead of
10. Calculate the cross and demagnetizing mmf per pole in each case. The field
winding is shunt connected and takes a current of 10 A, find the number of
extra shunt field turns to neutralize the demagnetization. Page 9.38
Q-26 Calculate (i) the number of poles and (ii) air-gap length of a 600 KW,
500 V, 900 rpm dc generator from the following data:
Average gap density = 0.6 Wb/m
Ampere-conductors per metre = 35000
Pole-arc to pole-pitch ratio = 0.7
Gap contraction factor = 1.15
Diameter of armature core = 0.81 m
Length of armature core = 0.325 m
MMF for air-gap = 50% of armature MMF
Q-27 Determine the main core & yoke dimensions for a 200 KVA, 50 Hz, 1-phase
core type transformer.
Window space factor = 0.32
Current density = 3 A/mm
Max. flux density = 1.1 Wb/m
Volts per turn = 14 V
Stacking factor = 0.9
Net iron area = 0.56*d2
Cruciform core with distance between adjacent limbs = 1.6 times width of core

Q-28 Calculate approximate overall dimensions for a 200 KVA, 6600/440V, 50 Hz, 3
phase core type transformer. The following data may be assumed: emf per
turn=10V; maximum flux density=1.3 Wb/m2, current density=2.5 A/mm2 ,
window space factor=0.3, overall height=overall width, stacking factor=0.9.
Use a 3 stepped core.
For a 3 stepped core,
Width of largest stamping=0.9d and
Net iron area= 0.6d2, where d=diameter of circumscribing circle. 5.79 page

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