Siddhivinayak Technical Campus

School of Engineering & Research Technology

Department of Electrical Engineering
Session 2016-2017

Question Bank
Subject:-Computer Aided Machine Design

UNIT: - I

Q1 Describe the different insulating material used in electrical machine, classifying S-15
them on the basis of their maximum working temperature.

Q2 Explain the application of digital computer in Electrical machine design. S-15

Q3 The Carter's coefficient curve with proper equation using following data. S-15
y axis Carter's coeff 0.15 0.28 0.37 0.41 0.43
x axis slot/opening 1 2 3 3.5 4

Q4 Explain difference between power and distribution transformer from design S-15
point of view.

Q5 Using the flow chart. Explain analysis method of design. S-15

Q6 With the help of flow chart differentiate between Analysis and Synthesis S-14
methods used in Computer Aided Machine design.

Q7 Define variables and constraints in computer aided design. S-14

Q8 Briefly explain the hybrid method of design. S-14

UNIT: - II

Q1 Derive the overall dimensions for Three Phase Core type Transformer. S-14

Q2 Prove that the current densities on primary and secondary of a Transformer S-14
must be same for minimum value of total loss

Q3 Write a program to calculate to find Yoke and Core dimensions of three phase S-14
distribution transformer when three stepped core is use.

Q4 Calculate approximate overall dimensions for a 200KVA, 6600/440 V, 50 Hz 3 S-14

phase Core Type Transformer. The following data may be assumed : emf per
 turn = 10 V; 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 = 0.9 d and Net iron area = 0.6 d2 where d is the
diameter of circumscribing circle.

Q5 Discuss different types of transformer winding in brief. S-15

Q6 Calculate the main dimension and winding details of 100 KVA, 2000/400V, 50 Hz S-15
single phase shell type, oil immersed, self cooled
Transformer.
Assume :-
Voltage per turn = 10V,
Flux density in core = 1.1 W/m2
Current density = 2A/mm2
Window space factor = 0.33
The ratio of window to window width and the ratio of core depth to width of
central limb= 2.5. The stacking factor is = 0.9.

Q7 Derive the output equation of a three phase core type transformer. S-15

UNIT: -III

Q1 Calculate the active and reactive component of no load current of a 400 V, 50 S-14
Hz, single phase Transformer having the following particulars
Core of transformer steel; Stacking factor = 0.9, density = 7.8 x 10 3 kg/m3 ;
length of mean flux path = 2.2 m; gross iron section 10 x10 -3 m2 ; primary turns
200; joints equivalent to 0.2 mm air gap. . Use the following data :

BM (Wb/m2) 0.9 0.1 1.2 1.3 1.4

Mmf (A/m) 130 210 420 660 1300
Iron loss (W/kg) 0.8 1.3 1.9 2.4 2.9

Q2 Discuss the production of mechanical forces in transformers and explain how S-14
they are taken into consideration while fabricating.

Q3 Explain the specific magnetic loading. S-14

Q4 Explain the various cooling methods used in transformers. S-14

Q5 Write down the steps for calculation of no load current of transformer from its S-14
design data.

Q6 Derive an expression for leakage reactance and cylindrical concentric coils S-15
 having equal length. How the reactance is modified if oneof the winding is split
into two parts?

Q7 Describe mechanical stresses in transformer. Derive an expression for average S-15

radial force.

Q8 Explain the choice of specific electric and magnetic loading in transformer. Write S-15
the range of those loading for various type of transformer.

UNIT: -IV

Q1 Explain total electric loading and specific electric loading of a three phase S-14
induction motor. Explain the factors affecting the choice of specific electric
Loading

Q2 Derive the output equation of a three phase Induction motor and also explain S-14
the factors affecting the size of motor

Q3 Explain the factors affecting the number of stator slots of a three phase S-14
Induction motor. How will you calculate no of stator slots.

Q4 Find the main dimension of a 15 kW, 3 phase,400 V, 50 Hz, 2810 r.p.m. squirrel S-14
cage Induction motor having an efficiency of 0.88 and a full load power factor of
0.9 Assume;
Specific magnetic loading = 0.5 Wb/m2;
Specific electric loading = 25000 A/m
Take the rotor peripheral speed as 20 m/s at synchronous speed.

Q5 Write down the design equation to find no. of slots an number of stator S-15
conductor size also write the necessary computer program maintain the design
variable used.

Q6 Find the main dimension of a 15 Kw, 3 phase, 400 V, 50 Hz, 2810 rpm squirrel S-15
cage induction motor having an efficiency of 0.88 and full load power factor of
0.9.
Assume
specific magnetic loading = 0.5 wb/m2 ,
Specific electric loading = 25000 A/m.
Take the rotor peripheral speed as 20 m/s at synchronous speed.

UNIT: -V

Q1 Describe the adverse effect of harmonics fields in squirrel cage Induction motor S-14
and hence explain the rule for selecting rotor slots.

Q2 Describe the expressions for the end rings. S-14

Q3 6 pole, 3 phase squirrel cage Induction motor has 72 slots with 15 conductors in S-14
each slot. There are 55 rotor slots. The coil span is 11 slots and the phase spread
is 60°.
Determine the current in rotor bars and in end rings if the stator current is 24 : 1
and the power factor is 0.83

Q4 Write a program to design a cage rotor using copper bars and end rings. The S-14
program should select suitable number of rotor slots by taking number of stator
slots as one of the inputs.

Q5 With reference to the design of wound rotor describe the following :- S-15
(i) Number of slots
(ii) Number of turns
(iii) Rotor current and conductor cross section.
(iv) Minimum width of rotor tooth.
(v) Depth of rotor core.

Q6 Explain the design of End ring of squirrel cage rotor. Derive the expression for S-15
end ring current.

Q7 Find the end ring current and bar current of 3 phase squirrel cage induction S-15
motor having 6 number of poles, 72 stator slots with 15 conductors in each slots
if stator current/phase is 20 A and rotor slots are 55. Also calculate size of Bar
and end ring of current density is 5A/sq.mm.

UNIT: -VI

Q1 Describe the effect of the following on the performance of Induction motor. S-15
(i) Change in number of poles.
(ii) Change in frequency.

Q2 What is dispersion coefficient? What is its effect on power factor of Three Phase S-15
Induction motor?

Q3 Explain the different leakage reactance in induction motor and their effect on S-15
performance of

Q4 Find the value of squirrel cage rotor resistance per phase reffered to stator from S-15
following data of 3 phase 440 V, 4 pole, 50 Hz cage motor. Stator slots = 48
width 30 conductor per slot Rotor slots = 53 width one bar in each slot Length of
bar = 0.12 m and size = 60 sq.mm Mean diameter of end ring = 0.18 m and size =
150 sq.mm.
Resistivity of rotor material = 0.029 ohm.m

Q5 Derive the formula used to calculate the rotor resistance per phase (referred to S-14
stator side) of three phase squirrel cage Induction Motor
Q6 Describe the estimation of no load current from design data S-14
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Q7 Explain the procedure to calculate core loss from the design data for 3 phase S-14
Induction Motor