Objective Type

Each question carries One mark

1. If the voltage level of the electricity distribution system is raised from 11 kV to 33 kV for
the same loading conditions, the distribution losses are reduced by a factor of

a) 1/9 b) 1/3 c) 1/6 d) none of the above

2. In electricity distribution, if the voltage is raised from 11 kV to 33 kV for the same

loading conditions, the voltage drop in the distribution system would be lower by a factor
of

a) 1/4 b) 1/2 c) 1/3 d) none of the above

3. If the reactive power drawn by a particular load is zero, it means the load is operating at

a) lagging power factor b) leading power factor

c) unity power factor d) none of the above

4. Select the location of installing capacitor bank, which will reduce the electricity
distribution losses to the maximum extent

a) main sub-station bus bars b) motor terminals

c) motor control centre d) distribution board bus bars

5. A pure inductive load draws

a) leading reactive power b) active power

c) lagging reactive power d) none of the above

6. The nearest kVAr compensation required for improving the power factor of a 100 kW
load from 0.8 lag to unity power factor is

a) 50 kVAr b) 75 kVAr c) 100 kVAr d) none of the above

 7. The percentage increase in power consumption of a compressor with suction side air filter
pressure drop of 250 mmWC is closest to

a) 0.5% b) 2% c) 3% d) 4%

8. A power factor capacitor designed for 10 kVAR at 415 V was found to be operating at
400 V. The effective capacity of the capacitor would be

a) 9.3 kVAR b) 10 kVAR c) 10.8 kVAR d) none of the above

9. A four pole induction motor operating at 50 Hz, with 1% slip will run at an actual speed
of

a) 1500 RPM b) 1515 RPM c) 1485 RPM d) none of the above

10. With decrease in design speed of induction motors the required capacitive kVAr for
reactive power compensation for the same capacity range will

a) increase b) decrease c) not change d) none of the above

11. kW rating indicated on the name plate of an induction motor indicates

a) rated input of the motor b) rated output of the motor

c) maximum input power which the motor can draw
d) maximum instantaneous input power of the motor

12. For every 4°C reduction in the air inlet temperature of an air compressor, the power
consumption will normally decrease by….. percentage points for the same output.

a) 1 b) 2 c) 3 d) 4

13. The acceptable pressure drop in mains header at the farthest point of an industrial
compressed air network is

a) 0.3 bar b) 0.5 bar c) 1.0 bar d) 2 bar

14. PF capacitor installed at the motor starter location will improve

a) motor design power factor

b) motor operating power factor from the starter to the power supply side
c) motor operating power factor from the starter to the motor terminals side
d) all of the above.

15. A 200 cfm compressor has a loading and unloading period of 10 seconds and 20 seconds
respectively during a compressed air leakage test. The air leakage in the compressed air
system would be

a) 20.3 cfm b) 42.1 cfm c) 66.6 cfm d) 132.8 cfm

16. Higher chiller COP can be achieved with

a) lower evaporator temperature and higher condensing temperature

b) lower evaporator temperature and lower condensing temperature
c) higher evaporator temperature and higher condensing temperature
d) none of the above

17. Vertical type reciprocating compressors are used in the capacity range of

a) 50 – 150 cfm b) 200 – 500 cfm

c) 500 - 1000 cfm d) above 1000 cfm

18. One ton of refrigeration (TR) is equal to

a) 3.51 kW b) 3024 kcal/hr c) 12,000 BTU/hr d) all of the above

19. Approximate percentage reduction in power consumption with 1 °C rise in evaporator

temperature in refrigerating systems is

a) 1% b) 2% c) 3% d) 4%

20. The refrigerant used in vapour absorption systems is

a) steam b) pure water c) freon d) lithium bromide

21. Li – Br water absorption refrigeration systems have a COP in the range of

a) 0.4 – 0.5 b) 0.65 – 0.70 c) 0.75 – 0.80 d) none of the above

22. Slip ring induction motors, in general, have a …… design efficiency in comparison with
the squirrel cage induction motors for similar ratings

a) lower b) higher c) same d) none of the above

23. System resistance in water pumping system varies with

a) square of flow rate b) cube of flow rate

c) square root of flow rate d) none of the above

24. The outer tube connection of the pitot tube is used to measure …… in the fan system

a) static pressure b) velocity pressure

c) total pressure d) dynamic pressure

25. If the speed of a pump is doubled, pump shaft power goes up by

a) 2 times b) 6 times c) 8 times d) 4 times

26. If the speed of a pump is doubled, the pump head goes up by

a) 4 times b) 2 times c) 8 times d) 16 times

27. Friction loss in a piping system carrying fluid is proportional to

1 d) 1
a) fluid flow b) (fluid flow)2 c)
.fluid flow (fluid
flow)2

28. Shaft power of the motor driving a pump is 30 kW. The motor efficiency is 0.9 and pump
efficiency is 0.6. The power transmitted to the water is

a) 16.2 kW b) 18.0 kW c) 27.0 kW d) none of the above

29. For fans, the relation between flow discharge Q and speed N is
2 3
Q1 N1 Q1 N1 Q1 N1
a) = b) = 2 c) = 3 d) none of the above
Q2 N2 Q2 N2 Q2 N2

30. If inlet and outlet water temperatures of a cooling tower are 40 oC and 32oC respectively
and atmospheric DBT and WBT are 35 oC and 28 oC respectively then the approach of
cooling tower is

a) 3oC b) 4oC c) 5oC d) 7oC

31. Cooling tower effectiveness is

a) approach / (range + approach) b) range/ (range + approach)

c) approach / range d) none of the above

32. The lowest theoretical temperature to which water can be cooled in a cooling tower is

a) DBT of the atmospheric air b) WBT of the atmospheric air

c) average DBT and WBT of the atmospheric air
d) difference between DBT and WBT of the atmospheric air

33. Which of the following ambient conditions will evaporate maximum amount of water in a
cooling tower

a) 35 oC DBT and 25 oC WBT b) 40oC DBT and 38oC WBT

c) 35 oC DBT and 28 oC WBT d) 38 oC DBT and 37 oC WBT

34. In general, design chilled water temperature drop across chillers is approximately

a) 5 oC b) 1 oC c) 10 oC d) 15 oC

35. Normally a manufacturer‟s guaranteed best approach of a cooling tower is

a) 5 oC b) 12 oC c) 8 oC d) 2.8 oC
36. GLS lamp is

a) general lighting service lamp b) general lighting source lamp

c) glow light source lamp d) glow light service lamp

37. The unit of illuminance is

a) lux b) luminaire c) lumens d) none of the above

38. Luminous efficacy of which of the following is the highest?

a) CFL b) HPMV c) HPSV d) LPSV

39. If voltage is reduced from 230 V to 200 V for a fluorescent tube light, it will result in

a) reduced power consumption b) increased power consumption

c) increased light levels d) no change in power consumption and light levels

40. What is the typical frequency of a high frequency electronic ballast?

a) 50 Hz b) 10 kHz c) 30 kHz d) 50 kHz

41. The compression ratio in diesel engines is in the range of

a) 5:1 to 10:1 b) 10:1 to 13:1 c) 14:1 to 25:1 d) none of the above

42. The rated efficiency of a diesel generator captive power plant has a range of

a) 43% – 45% b) 50% – 60% c) 60% – 70% d) above 70%

43. The maximum unbalanced load between phases should not exceed …… % of the capacity
of the DG set

a) 1 b) 5 c) 10 d) none of the above

44. The exhaust gas waste heat recovery potential of a turbo charged genset at 500 kW
loading and 480oC exhaust gas is closest to ……
(Assume exit gas temperature of 180oC and 8 kg gas/ kWh generated)

a) 1.6 lakh kCal/hr b) 2.2 lakh kCal/hr c) 3.0 lakh kCal/hr d) 3.5 lakh kCal/hr

45. The operating efficiency of a DG set also depends on

a) turbo charger performance b) inlet air temperature

c) % loading d) all of the above

46. The core losses of a transformer are the least if the core is made up of

a) silicon alloyed iron (grain oriented) b) copper

c) amorphous core – metallic glass alloy d) none of the above

47. The basic functions of an electronic ballast fitted to a fluorescent tube light exclude one
of the following

a) to ignite the lamp b) to stabilize the gas discharge

c) to supply power to the lamp at supply frequency
d) to supply power to the lamp at very high frequency

48. Modern electronic soft starters are used for motors to

a) achieve variable speed b) provide smooth start and stop

c) improve the loading d) none of the above

49. The nearest kVA rating required for a DG set with 1000 kW connected load, with
diversity factor of 1.5 and 84% loading and 0.8 power factor is

a) 500 kVA b) 1000 kVA

c) 1500 kVA d) 2000 kVA

50. Maximum demand controller is used to

a) switch off non-essential loads in a logical sequence

b) switch off essential loads in a logical sequence
 c) controls the power factor of the plant
d) all of the above.

51. The voltage drops in transmission / distribution line depends on ____.

a) reactance and resistance of the line b) current in the line

c) length of the line d) all of the above

52. Power factor is the ratio of

a) kW/kVA b) kVA/kW c) kVAr/kW d) kVAr/kVA

53. If the reactive power drawn by a particular load is zero, it means the load is operating at

a) lagging power factor b) leading power factor

c) unity power factor d) none of the above

54. Select the ideal location of installing capacitor banks, which will reduce the distribution
loss to the maximum extent.

a) main sub-station bus bars b) motor terminals

c) motor control centre d) distribution transformers

55. A 10 HP/7.5 kW, 415 V, 14.5 A, 1460 RPM, 3 phase rated induction motor, after
decoupling from the driven equipment, was found to be drawing 3 A at no load. The
current drawn by the motor at no load is high because of

a) faulty ammeter reading

b) very high supply frequency at the time of no load test
c) lose motor terminal connections
d) very poor power factor as the load is almost reactive

56. If voltage applied to a 415 V rated capacitors drops by 5 %, its VAr output drops by
about____.

a) 5% b) 10% c) 19% d) none of the above

57. Which of the following is not a positive displacement compressor

a) Roots blower b) Screw Compressor

c) Centrifugal Compressor d) Reciprocating Compressor

58. Which of the factors will indicate the performance of a rewound induction motor?

a) no load current b) stator winding resistance

c) air gap d) all the above

59. A six pole induction motor operating at 50 Hz, with 1% slip will run at an actual speed of

a) 1000 RPM b) 1010 RPM c) 990 RPM d) none of the above

60. With decrease in design speed of squirrel cage induction motors the required capacitive
kVAr for reactive power compensation for the same capacity range will

a) increase b) decrease c) not change d) none of the above

61. The ratio of current drawn by the induction motor to its rated current does not reflect true
loading of the motor at partial loads mainly due to

a) increased motor slip b) decreased operating power factor

c) decreased motor efficiency d) none of the above

62. For every 4°C rise in the air inlet temperature of an air compressor, the power
consumption will normally increase by___ percentage points for the same output.

a) 1 b) 2 c) 3 d) 4

63. Typical acceptable pressure drop in mains header at the farthest point of an industrial
compressed air network is

a) 0.3 bar b) 0.5 bar c) 0.7bar d) 1.0 bar

64. Vertical type reciprocating compressor are used in the cfm capacity range of

a) 50-150 b) 200-500 c) 500-1000 d) 1000 and above

65. A battery of two reciprocating 250 cfm belt driven compressors installed in a centralized
station, were found to be operating at the same loading period of 60% and unloading
period of 40%. The least cost solution to reduce wastage of energy in this case would be

a) switching off one compressor

b) reducing appropriately the motors pulley sizes
c) reducing appropriately the compressors pulley sizes
d) none of the above

66. With increase in condensing temperature in a vapor compression refrigeration system, the
specific power consumption of the compressor for a constant evaporator temperature will

a) increases b) decreases
c) sometime increases and sometime decreases d) remains the same

67. With increase in evaporator temperature in a vapor compression refrigeration system,

while maintaining a constant condenser temperature, the specific power consumption of
the compressor will

a) increase b) decrease
c) sometime increase and sometime decrease d) remains the same

68. The refrigeration load in TR when 15 m3/hr of water is cooled from 21o C to 15 o
C is
about

a) 7.5 b) 32 c) 29.8 d) none of the above

69. Coefficient of Performance (COP) for a refrigeration compressor is given by

a) Cooling effect (kW) / Power input to compressor (kW)

b) Power input to compressor (kW) / cooling effect (kW)
c) Q x CP x (Ti – To) / 3024
d) none of the above
70. The efficiency of backward-inclined fans compared to forward curved fans is__

a) higher b) lower c) same d) none of the above

71. _____ fans are known as “non-overloading“ because change in static pressure do not
overload the motor

a) radial b) forward- curved c) backward-inclined d) tube- axial

72. A 100 cfm reciprocating compressor was observed to be operating at load - unload
pressure setting of 6.0 kg/cm2g and 7.5 kg/cm2g respectively. This situation will result in

a) increased leakage loss in air distribution system

b) increased loading timings of the compressor
c) increased energy consumption of the compressor d) all the above

73. The specific ratio as defined by ASME and used in differentiating fans, blowers and
compressors, is given by

a) suction pressure/discharge pressure b) discharge pressure/suction pressure

c) suction pressure/ (suction pressure + discharge pressure)
d) discharge pressure/ (suction pressure + discharge pressure)

74. In centrifugal fans, airflow changes direction

a) once b) twice
c) thrice d) none of the above

75. Reducing the fan RPM by 10% decreases the fan power requirement by

a) 10% b) 27% c) 33% d) none of the above

76. It is possible to run pumps in parallel provided their_________________ are similar

a) suction head b) discharge heads

c) closed valve heads d) none of the above
77. The operating point in a pumping system is identified by

a) point of intersection of system curve and efficiency curve

b) point of intersection of pump curve and theoretical power curve
c) point of intersection of pump curve and system curve
d) none of the above

78. Input power to the motor driving a pump is 30 kW. The motor efficiency is 0.9 and pump
efficiency is 0.6. The power transmitted to the water is

a) 16.2 kW b) 18.0 kW c) 27.0 kW d) none of the above

79. The static pressure of a fan running at 500 RPM is 200 mm wc. If it has to be increased to
250 mmwc then the new speed of the fan would be

a) 625 RPM b) 400 RPM c) 1250 RPM d) 750 RPM

( One mark to be awrded to all )

80. If inlet and outlet water temperatures of a cooling tower are 42oC and 34oC respectively
and atmospheric DBT and WBT are 39 o C and 30 o C respectively, then the approach of
cooling tower is

a) 3o C b) 4o C c) 5o C d) 8o C

81. Which one from the following types of cooling towers consumes less power?

a) Cross-flow splash fill cooling tower b) Counter flow splash fill cooling tower
c) Counter flow film fill cooling tower d) None of the above

82. Which one of the following is true to estimate the range of cooling tower?

a) Range = Cooling water inlet temperature – Wet bulb temperature

b) Range = Cooling water outlet temperature – Wet bulb temperature

Heat load in kCal/ h

c) Range = d) None of the above
Water circulation in liters/ h
83. Which of the following ambient conditions will evaporate minimum amount of water in a
cooling tower

a) 35 oC DBT and 25 oC WBT b) 40oC DBT and 36oC WBT

c) 35 oC DBT and 28 oC WBT d) 38 oC DBT and 37 oC WBT

84. Small by-pass lines are installed in pumps some times to _____.

a) save energy b) control pump delivery head

c) prevent pump running at zero flow d) reduce pump power consumption

85. Cycles of concentration in circulating water (C.O.C) is the ratio of

a) dissolved solids in circulating water to the dissolved solids in make up water

b) dissolved solids in make up water to the dissolved solids in circulating water
c) dissolved solids in evaporated water to the dissolved solids in make up water
d) none of the above

86. One lux is equal to ___.

a) one lumen per ft2 b) one lumen per m2

c) one lumen per m3 d) none of the above

87. Color rendering index of Halogen lamps compared to low pressure sodium vapor lamps is

a) poor b) excellent c) average d) very poor

88. Which of the following options reduces the electricity consumption in lighting system in
a wide spread plant?

a) replacing 150 W HPSV lamps with 250 W HPMV lamps

b) maintaining 260 V for the lighting circuit with 220 V rated lamps
c) installing separate lighting transformer and maintaining optimum voltage
d) none of the above
89. If voltage is reduced from 230 V to 190 V for a fluorescent tube light, it will result in

a) increased power consumption b) reduced power consumption

c) increased light levels d) no change in power consumption

90. What is the typical frequency of a high frequency electronic ballast?

a) 50 Hz b) 50kHz c) 30 kHz d) 60 Hz

91. Which combination of readings as indicated by the panel mounted instruments of a DG

Set would give the indications of proper capacity utilisation of diesel engine and
generator

a) kW & Voltage b) kVA & kVAr c) kW & KVA d) none of the above

92. Lower power factor of a DG set demands_____

a) lower excitation currents b) higher excitation currents

c) no change in excitation currents d) none of the above

93. The main precaution to be taken care by the waste heat recovery device manufacturer to
prevent the problem in a DG set during operation is:

a) temperature rise b) back pressure

c) over loading of waste heat recovery tubes d) turbulence of exhaust gases

94. In a DG set, the generator is generating 1000 kVA, at 0.7 PF. If the specific fuel
consumption of this DG set is 0.25 lts/ kWh at that load, then how much fuel is consumed
while delivering generated power for one hour.

a) 230 litre b) 250 litre c) 175 litre d) none of the above

95. Which of the following losses is the least in DG sets:

a) cooling water loss b) exhaust loss

c) frictional loss d) alternator loss
 96. Slip power recovery system is used in

a) DC motor b) synchronous motor

c) squirrel cage induction motor d) slipring induction motor

97. The basic functions of an electronic ballast fitted to a fluorescent tube light exclude one
of the following

a) to stabilize the gas discharge b) to ignite the tube light

c) to supply power to the lamp at very high frequency
d) to supply power to the lamp at supply frequency

98. Select the feature which does not apply to energy efficient motors by design:

a) energy efficient motors last longer

b) starting torque for efficient motors may be lower than for standard motors
c) energy efficient motors have high slips which results in speeds about 1% lower
than standard motors
d) energy efficient motors have low slips which results in speeds about 1% higher
than standard motors

99. Energy savings potential of variable torque applications compared to constant torque
application is:

a) higher b) lower c) equal d) none of the above

100. Maximum demand controllers are used to

a) control the power factor of the plant

b) switch off essential loads in a logical sequence
c) switch off non-essential loads in a logical sequence
d) none of the above

101 Select the incorrect statement:

In system distribution loss optimization, the various options available include

a) re-routing and re-conducting such feeders and lines where the voltage drops are
higher
b) power factor improvement
 c) optimum loading of transformers in the system
d) selection of Aluminium Cored Steel Reinforced (ACSR) lines instead of All
Aluminium
Alloy Conductors (AAAC)

102 A pure capacitive load in an alternating current (AC) circuit draws

a) lagging reactive power b) active power

c) leading reactive power d) none of the above

103 Select the incorrect statement:

a) harmonics occur as spikes at intervals which are multiples of the supply frequency
b) harmonics are multiples of the fundamental frequency
c) devices that draw sinusoidal currents when a sinusoidal voltage is applied create
harmonics
d) transformers operating near saturation level create harmonics

104 In a 11 kV feeder, if the voltage is raised from 11 kV to 22 kV for the same loading
conditions, the voltage drop in the same feeder system would be lower by a factor of

a) 1/4 b) 1/2 c) 1/3 d) none of the above

105 A 10 kVAr, 415 V rated power factor capacitor was found to be having terminal supply
voltage of 370 V. The capacity of the power factor capacitor at the operating supply
voltage would be approximately

a) 10 kVAr b) 9 kVAr c) 8 kVAr d) none of the above

106 The actual speed of a 2 pole induction motor operating at 49.8 Hz and at a slip of 1.5 % is
given by

a) 2955 RPM b) 2980 RPM c) 2943 RPM d) none of the above

107 Power factor is the ratio of

a) kW/ (kW2+kVAr2)1/2 b) (kW2+kVAr2)1/2/kW

c) kVAr/kW d) kVAr/ (kW2+kVAr2)1/2
108 The nearest kVAr compensation required for improving the power factor of a 1000 kW
load from 0.8 lagging power factor to unity power factor is

a) 500 kVAr b) 750 kVAr c) 1000 kVAr d) none of the

above

109 The approximate size of the capacitor selected for the PF improvement and its installation
at the induction motor terminals may be equal to

a) No-load kVAr of motor b) 90% of no-load kVAr of motor

c) full load kVAr of motor d) none of the above

110 A 7.5 kW, 415 V, 14.5 A, 1460 RPM, 3 phase rated induction motor with full load
efficiency of 88% draws 10.1 A and 5.1 kW of input power. The percentage loading of
the motor is about

a) 60 % b) 70 % c) 50% d) none of the above

111 Select the wrong statement:

a) for every 4°C rise in the air inlet temperature of an air compressor, the power
consumption will normally increase by one percentage points for the same output.
b) after-coolers remove the moisture in the air before it enters the next stage of
compressor to reduce the work of compression
c) for every 250 mm WC pressure drop increase across the suction path due to
choked filters etc., the compressor power consumption increases by about 2 percent
for the same output
d) centrifugal compressors are better suited for applications requiring very high
capacities, typically above 12,000 cfm

112 The reciprocating air compressor efficiency does not depend on

a) discharge pressure b) flow rate

c) suction pressure d) system air leakages

113 The leak test results show load time of 10 seconds and unload time of 20 seconds in a
load-unload reciprocating compressor. If the compressor capacity is 256 cfm, then the
approximate leakage would be
 a) 85 cfm b) 170 cfm c) 256 cfm d) 128 cfm

114 Dynamic air compressors are mainly of the following type

a) two stage reciprocating compressors b) centrifugal compressors

c) two stage screw compressors d) none of the above

115 The flow output of which of the following changes with the discharge pressure

a) screw compressor b) centrifugal compressor

c) reciprocating compressor d) none of the above

116 Higher chiller COP can be achieved with

a) higher evaporator temperature and lower condensing temperature

b) lower evaporator temperature and higher condensing temperature
c) lower evaporator temperature and lower condensing temperature
d) none of the above

117 In water cooled refrigeration systems, condenser cooling water temperature should be
closest to

a) ambient dry bulb temperature b) ambient wet bulb temperature

c) dew-point temperature d) none of the above

118 The refrigeration load in TR when 20 m3/hr of water is cooled from a 13 o C to 8 o C is

about

a) 33 b) 80.3 c) 39.6 d) none of the above

119 One ton of refrigeration (TR) is equal to

a) 50.4 kcal/min b) 3516 W c) 200 BTU/min d) all of the above

120 In a vapour compression refrigeration system, the component where the refrigerant fluid
experiences no heat loss or gain is

a) compressor b) condenser c) expansion valve d) evaporator

121 A fan with 25 cm pulley diameter is driven by a 1470 rpm motor through a v-belt system.
If the motor pulley is reduced from 20 cm to 15 cm at the same motor rpm and fan pulley
diameter, the fan speed will reduce by

a) 1176 rpm b) 882 rpm c) 294 rpm d) none of the above

122 For centrifugal fans, the relation between Power (kW) and Speed (N) is given by

2 3
kW1 N kW1 N kW1 N
a) = 1 b) = 12 c) = 13 d) none of the above
kW2 N 2 kW2 N 2 kW2 N 2

123 The pressure flow characteristic curve of a centrifugal fan changes with the following
flow control method

a) inlet guide vane b) inlet damper c) outlet damper d) none of the above

124 The hydraulic power of a motor pump set is 6.9 kW. If the power drawn by the motor is
14.0 kW at a 88% efficiency, the pump efficiency is given by

a) 43.4% b) 49.3% c) 56% d) none of the above

125 Which of the following is not true of air receivers?

a) smoothen pulsating air output b) storage of large volumes of air

c) a source for draining of moisture d) increases the pressure of air

126 If inlet and outlet water temperatures of a cooling tower are 42 oC and 36oC respectively
and atmospheric DBT and WBT are 39 oC and 32 oC respectively, then the effectiveness
of cooling tower is

a) 85.7% b) 60% c) 75% d) none of the above

127 The efficiency of forward curved fans compared to backward-inclined fans is__

a) higher b) lower
c) same d) none of the above

128 The motor efficiency is 0.9 and pump efficiency is 0.6. The power transmitted to the
water is 15.11 kW. The input power to the motor driving the pump is about

a) 28.0 kW b) 16.8 kW c) 25.2 kW d) none of the above

129 What is the impact on flow and head when the impeller of a pump is trimmed?

a) both flow and pump head increases b) both head and flow decreases
c) flow decreases and pump head increases d) none of the above

130 In a pumping system the static head is 10 m and the dynamic head is 15 m. If the pump
speed is doubled, then the total head will be

a) 50 m b) 70 m c) 40 m d) none of the above

131 Lowering the Cycles of Concentration (C.O.C) in circulating water in a cooling tower, the
blow down quantity will

a) increase b) decrease c) not change d) none of the

above

132 A water pump is delivering 200 cubic metres per hour at ambient conditions. The
impeller diameter is trimmed by 10%. The water flow at the changed condition is given
by

a) 180 m3/hr b) 160 m3/hr c) 140 m3/hr d) none of the above

133 Which of the following ambient conditions will evaporate maximum amount of water in a
cooling tower

a) 40oC DBT and 37oC WBT b) 38 oC DBT and 37 oC WBT

c) 35 oC DBT and 29 oC WBT d) 35 oC DBT and 30 oC WBT
134 The L/G ratio of a cooling tower does not depend on

a) range b) enthalpy of inlet air

c) outlet wet bulb temperature d) dry bulb temperature

135 The lowest theoretical temperature to which water can be cooled in a cooling tower is

a) average DBT and WBT of the atmospheric air

b) WBT of the atmospheric air
c) DBT of the atmospheric air
d) difference between DBT and WBT of the atmospheric air

136 The unit of lux is

a) 1000 lumens per square feet b) 10 lumen per square metre

c) one lumen per square metre d) one lumen per square feet

137 If voltage is reduced for gas discharge lamps to its optimum value, it will result in

a) reduced power consumption

b) increased power consumption
c) increased light levels
d) no change in power consumption

138 Which is the most energy efficient lamp?

a) LPSV b) HPMV c) FTL d) GLS

139 The ratio of luminous flux emitted by a lamp to the power consumed by the lamp is ___.

a) Illuminance b) Lux
c) Luminous Efficacy d) Colour Rendering Index

140 Which of the following is the best definition of illuminance?

a) time rate of flow of light energy

b) luminous flux incident on an object per unit area
c) flux density emitted from an object without regard for direction
 d) flux density emitted from an object in a given direction

141 Typical exit flue gas temperature of a 5 MW DG set operating above 80% load is in the
range of

a) 340 to 370 deg C b) 250 to 280 deg C

c) 200 to 230 deg C d) none of the above

142 In a DG set, the generator is consuming 150 litre per hour diesel oil. If the specific fuel
consumption of this DG set is 0.25 litres/ kWh at that load, then what is the kVA loading
of the set at 0.6 PF?

a) 300 kVA b) 600 kVA c) 1000 kVA d) none of the above

143 The factors affecting Waste Heat Recovery from exhaust flue gases of DG set are:

a) DG set loading
b) Temperature of exhaust flue gases after turbo charger
c) Back pressure on the DG set d) all of the above

144 The jacket cooling water in a diesel engine flows at 12.9 m3/hr with a range of 10oC and
accounts for 30% of the engine input energy. The power output of the engine will be

a) 430 kW b) 500 kW c) 387 kW d) none of the above

145 The maximum back pressure drop (mmWC) allowed in a DG set is

a) 100-150 b) 150-200 c) 250-300 d) none of the above

146 The electronic ballast in lighting application does not have one of the following
characteristics

a) lower operational losses than conventional ballasts

b) tuned circuit to deliver power at 28-32 KHz
c) requiring a mechanical switch (starter)
d) low temperature rise
147 Energy savings potential of variable torque applications in comparison to constant torque
application is:

a) higher b) lower c) equal d) none of the above

148 The function of soft starter includes

a) delivers a controlled release of power to the motor

b) provides smooth, stepless acceleration and deceleration.
c) extension of motor life
d) all of the above

149 The occupancy sensors in a lighting installation are best suited for

a) large production shops/hangars

b) conference halls
c) street lighting
d) entrances of offices/buildings

150 The blowdown quantity required in cooling towers is given by

a) evaporation loss/ (cycle of concentration –1)

b) (cycle of concentration –1)/ evaporation loss
c) evaporation loss/ (1 - cycle of concentration)
d) evaporation loss/ (cycle of concentration +1)

151 For the same quantity of power handled by a distribution line, lower the voltage

a) lower the current drawn and lower the distribution loss

b) lower the voltage drop and lower the distribution loss
c) higher the current drawn and higher the distribution loss
d) higher the voltage drop and lower the distribution loss

152 If the efficiencies of a power plant, transmission and distribution systems are 30%, 95%
& 85% respectively, the cascade efficiency of transmission and distribution system is
given by

a) 24.23% b) 80.75% c) 95% d) 85%

153 kVAr of PF capacitors required to reduce Maximum Demand of electrical system should
be based on

e) PF indicated in the utility bill

f) PF worked out based on MD in kW and MD in kVA
g) highest instantaneous PF shown on the meter
h) lowest instantaneous PF shown on the meter

154 If the apparent power drawn over a recording cycle of 30 minutes is 200kVA for 10
minutes, 3000kVA for 15 minutes and 2000 for 5 minutes. The MD recorder will
commute MD as

a) 3000 kVA b) 2000 kVA c) 3200 kVA d) 1900 kVA

155 Select the wrong Statement: Heat Rate of a Thermal Power Station

i) is the heat input in kCal for generating one kWh of electrical output
j) is the heat input in kCal for generating one kW of electrical output
k) is inverse of the efficiency of power generation
l) normally becomes better with increase in power generating capacity of power plant

156 Select the correct Statement: Power factor

m) is the ratio of Apparent power and Reactive Power

n) is the ratio of Reactive power and Apparent Power
o) of the lower speed induction motor is generally higher than that of the high speed
motor of the same capacity
p) of a pure inductive and capacitive load is zero

157 In a brewery, the loading on transformer was 1200 kVA with the power factor of 0.86.
The plant improved the power factor to 0.98 by adding capacitors. What is the reduction
in kVA?

a) 144 b) 147 c) 171 d) 163.3

 Ans: 1200 – (1200 x 0.86 /.98) =147

158 Select the wrong Statement:

q) Squirrel cage induction motors are normally more efficient than Slip ring induction
motors
r) Higher speed induction motors are normally more efficient than lower speed induction
motors
s) Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled (TEFC) motors are less efficient than Screen Protected
Drip Proof (SPDP) motors
t) Motor efficiency increases with increase in rated capacity of motor

159 Slip of an induction motor

a) increases with increase in speed b) decreases with increase in speed

c) is independent of speed d) none of the above

160 The power factor of an induction motor

u) increases with increase in motor loading

v) decreases with increase in motor loading
w) is independent of motor loading
x) decreases with decrease in motor loading

161 Stator phase resistance at 30oC is 0.264 ohms. At 120oC, its value will be

a) 0.264 ohms b) 0.354 ohms

c) 0.237 ohms d) none of the above

162 An induction motor rated for 7.5 kW and 90 % efficiency, operating at full load, will

a) deliver 8.33 kW b) deliver 7.5 kW c) draw 7.5 kW d) draw 6.75 kW

163 The efficiency of compressed air system is around

a) 80% b) 50% c) 10% d) none of the above

164 Which of the following pipe fittings used in compressed air pipe line offers maximum
resistance

a) Gate Valve b) Tee 90 deg long bend c) Elbow d) Return bend

165 Leakage test was conducted on a compressor having rated FAD of 600 cfm. (Prior to this
leakage test FAD test was carried and found that the actual FAD of compressor which is
90% of the rated FAD). The leakage test reveals that the compressor is loaded for 16 sec
and unloaded for 66 sec. then what is quantum of leakage?

a) 100 cfm b) 105 cfm c) 117 cfm d) 120 cfm

166 A battery of two reciprocating 250 cfm belt driven compressors installed in a centralized
station, were found to be operating at the same loading period of 60% and unloading
period of 40%. The least cost solution to reduce wastage of energy in this case would be

y) reducing appropriately the motors pulley sizes

z) reducing appropriately the compressors pulley sizes
aa) switching off one compressor
bb) none of the above

167 Coefficient of Performance (COP) for a refrigeration compressor is given by

cc) power input to compressor (kW) / cooling effect (kW)

dd) cooling effect (kW) / Power input to compressor (kW)
ee) Q x CP x (Ti – To) / 3024
ff) none of the above

168 With decrease in evaporator temperature in a vapor compression refrigeration system,

while maintaining a constant condenser temperature, the specific power consumption of
the compressor will
 a) increase b) decrease
c) sometime increase and sometime decrease d) remains the same

169 The refrigeration load in TR when 20 m3/hr of water is cooled from 17o C to 10o C is
about

a) 46.3 b) 41.6 c) 116.6 d) none of the above

170 The essential parameters to estimate cooling load from airside across air handling unit
(AHU) or a fan coil unit (FCU) is

a) air flow rate b) dry bulb temperature

c) RH% or wet bulb temperature d) all of the above

171 In water cooled refrigeration systems, for efficient performance, condenser cooling water
temperature should be closest to

a) dew-point temperature b) ambient wet bulb temperature

c) ambient dry bulb temperature d) none of the above

172 A fan with 30 cm pulley diameter is driven by a 1480 rpm motor through a v-belt system.
If the motor pulley is reduced from 20 cm to 15 cm at the same motor rpm and fan pulley
diameter, the fan speed will reduced by

a) 247 rpm b) 740 rpm c) 294 rpm d) none of the above

173 The specific ratio as defined by ASME and used in differentiating fans, blowers and
compressors, is given by

a) discharge pressure/suction pressure

b) suction pressure/discharge pressure
c) suction pressure/ (suction pressure + discharge pressure)
d) discharge pressure/ (suction pressure + discharge pressure)

174 Reducing the fan RPM by 20% decreases the fan power requirement approximately by

a) 20% b) 48.8% c) 51.2% d) none of the above

175 The inner tube connection of the pitot tube is used to measure …… in the fan system

a) static pressure b) velocity pressure

c) total pressure d) dynamic pressure

176 Shaft power of the motor driving a pump is 20 kW. The motor efficiency is 0.9 and pump
efficiency is 0.55 at that operating load. The power transmitted to the water is

a) 11 kW b) 9.9 kW c) 12.2 kW d) none of the above

177 It is possible to run pumps in parallel provided their_________________ are similar

a) suction head b) discharge heads

c) closed valve heads d) none of the above

178 The efficiency of a centrifugal pump with a Best Efficiency Point of 65 %, at its shut off
head will be

a) marginally more than 65% b) 65 % c) marginally less than 65 % d) 0 %

179 There are four pumps with the same friction head. For different static heads as shown
below, the variable speed drive will be most economical for which of the application

a) 0 metre b) 20 metre c) 30 metre d) none of the above

180 A pump with 200 mm impeller is delivering a flow of 120 m3/hr. If the flow is to be
reduced to 100 m3/hr by trimming the impeller, what should be the impeller size?

a) 167mm b) 240mm
c) 60mm d) none of the above

181 If flow rate is 10m3/hr and the range is 10oC for a cooling tower, then its Heat load in
kCal will be.

a) 100 b) 1000 c) 10000 d) 100000

182 A cooling tower is said to be performing well when:
a) Range is closer to zero b) Approach is close to zero
c) Approach is more than design d) Range is equal to approach

183 Which one of the following is true to estimate the range of cooling tower?

a) Range = Cooling water inlet temperature – Wet bulb temperature

b) Range = Cooling water outlet temperature – Wet bulb temperature

Heat load in kCal/ h

c) Range = Water circulation in d) None of the above
liters/ h

184 The lowest theoretical temperature to which water can be cooled in a cooling tower is

a) DBT of the atmospheric air

b) WBT of the atmospheric air
c) Average DBT and WBT of the atmospheric air
d) Difference between DBT and WBT of the atmospheric air

185 For the same dew point, choose the energy efficient compressed air dryers from the
following

a) Desiccant regenerative dryer using heated low pressure air for purging
b) Desiccant regenerative type dryer using by compressed air for purging
c) Desiccant regenerative type dryer having external or internal heating with
electricity or steam heater in addition to reduced or no compressed air purging
d) Refrigerated dryer

186 Ratio of luminous flux (lumen) emitted by a lamp to the power consumed (watt) by the
lamp is called

a) Luminous intensity b) Luminous efficacy c) Reflectance d) Luminance

187 If voltage is reduced from 230 V to 200 V for a fluorescent tube light, it will result in

a) increased light levels

b) increased power consumption
c) reduced power consumption
d) no change in power consumption and light levels

188 Which of the following does not pertain to the family of variable speed drives?

a) Variable frequency drive b) Hydraulic coupling c) Eddy current drive d) Soft starter

189 If condenser temperature is 30oC and evaporator temperature is 25oC then COP cornot
cycle of the refrigeration system is
a) 0.2 b) 0.6 c) 5 d) none of the above

190 A fluorescent tube light fitted with an electronic choke will

a) operate at 25 kHz b) not need a starter

c) increase light output d) all of the above

191 Which of the following is used as an absorbent in a vapour absorption system?

a) water
b) lithium
c) bromine
d) lithium bromide

192 The unit of one lux is

a) 1000 lumen per square feet b) 10 lumen per square metre

c) 1 lumen per square metre d) 1 lumen per square feet

193 Which of the following is not a gas discharge lamp

a) Fluorescent tube lamp b) Mercury vapour lamp

c) Metal halide lamp d) Incandescent lamp
194 The component responsible for maximum loss in a DG Set is

a) alternator losses
b) stack loss through flue gases
c) coolant losses
d) radiation losses

195 The DG set rating for a plant with connected load of 800 kW, diversity factor 0.6, and 0.8
PF at average loading of 60% will be

a) 480 kVA
b) 600 kVA
c) 800 kVA
d) 1000 kVA

196 When compared to standard motors, energy efficient motors have

a) lower slip b) lower shaft speed c) higher starting torque d) all of the above

197 The maximum unbalanced load between phases should not exceed ------% of capacity of
DG sets.

a) 10%
b) 15%
c) 20%
d) 25%

198 A DC excitation is sued to vary the speed in a

a) Variable frequency drive

b) Eddy current drive
c) Slip ring motor
d) Fluid coupling

199 Select the Correct statement: Operating power factor of a DG set running in isolation
from the grid supply

a) shall always be maintained at 0.8 at all the load

 b) shall always be maintained at 1.0 at all the load
c) shall always be the same as maintained for the grid supply
d) shall be decided based on the engine shaft power (kW), alternator losses (kW),
and load on the alternator (kVA)

200 A 4-pole squirrel cage induction motor operates with 1% slip at full load. What is the
approximate full load RPM of motor you may expect at a grid frequency of 49.5 Hz?

a) 1485 b) 1470 c) 1500 d) none of the above

201 Heat Rate of a thermal power plant is expressed in

a) kCal/kWh b) kWh/kCal c) kWh/kJ d) kCal/kVAh

202 A 5 kVAr, 415 V rated power factor capacitor was found to be having terminal supply
voltage of 430 V. The capacity of the power factor capacitor at the operating supply
voltage would be approximately

a) 4.65 kVAr b) 5.5 kVAr c) 5 kVAr d) none of the above

203 Identify the location of installing capacitor banks, which will result in less reduction in
the distribution losses in a factory

a) main sub-station bus bars b) motor terminals

c) motor control centres d) distribution panel boards

204 The nearest kVAr compensation required for changing the power factor of a 1000 kW
load from 0.9 lead to unity power factor is

a) 900 kVAr b) 485 kVAr c) 1000 kVAr d) none of the

above

205 Improving power factor at motor terminals in a factory will

a) increase active power b) release distribution transformer capacity

c) reduce contract demand d) increase motor efficiency
206 What should be the maximum capacitor size to be installed at induction motor terminals
for power factor improvement?

a) 70% of No load kVAr of the motor b) 80% of No load kVAr of the motor
c) 90% of No load kVAr of the motor d)100% of No load kVAr of the motor

207 The transformer capacity is rated in terms of

a) kW b) kVA c) kVAr d) HP

208 Which of the following is not likely to create harmonics in an electrical system

a) soft starters b) variable frequency drives c) UPS d) induction motors

209 For a four pole induction motor operating at 50 Hz, the slip at a shaft speed of 1450 RPM
will be

a) 3.33 % b) 0 % c) 0.33 % d) none of the above

210 A three phase induction motor loaded at less than 50 %,if operated in star mode, will
result in
a) reduced operating voltage b) electrical downsizing of the motor
c) improved efficiency and power factor d) all of the above

211 The performance of rewinding of an induction motor can be assessed by which of the
following factors

a) no load current b) stator resistance

c) both no load current and stator resistance d) none of the above
212 An induction motor rated for 75 kW and 90 % efficiency, operating at full load, will

a) deliver 83.3 kW b) deliver 75 kW c) draw 75 kW d) draw 67.5 kW

213 With increase in design speed of induction motors the required capacitive kVAr for
reactive power compensation for the same capacity range will

a) increase b) decrease c) not change d) none of the above

214 The flow rate of a reciprocating air compressor can be decreased by

a) inlet throttling b) outlet throttling c) decreasing speed d) all of the above

215 Which of the following delivers a pulsating output

a) roots blower b) centrifugal compressor
c) screw compressor d) reciprocating compressor

216 Use of hard water for inter cooler of a two stage reciprocating air compressor will

a) reduce work done for compression b) increase pressure drop in water side
c) decrease compressor speed d) reduce air inlet temperature to second stage

217 A 500 cfm reciprocating compressor has a loading and unloading period of 5 seconds and
20 seconds respectively during a compressed air leakage test. The air leakage in the
compressed air system would be
a) 125 cfm b) 100 cfm c) 200 cfm d) none of the above
218 A 1000 cfm reciprocating compressor is operating to meet a constant demand of 500 cfm.
The least cost energy efficient solution will be

a) load and unload b) multi step control

c) variable frequency drive d) pulley change

219 An air dryer in a compressed air system

a) reduces dew point of air b) increases dew point of air c)

reduces work of compression d) none of the above

220 Which of the following can be used as refrigeration both in vapour compressor and
vapour absorption system

a) ammonia b) R – 11 c) water d) lithium bromide

221 A 2 ton air conditioner installed in a room and working continuously for two hours will
remove heat of

a) 3024 kCals b) 6048 kCals c) 12096 kCals d) 4000 kCals

222 Which of the following refrigeration systems uses vacuum for operation

a) vapour compression system using R-11

b) vapour compression system using HFC 134A
c) vapour absorption system using lithium bromide –water
d) vapour absorption system using ammonia –water

223 The refrigeration load in TR when 100 m3/hr of water is cooled from 12OC to 7oC is

a) 500 b) 165 c) 20 d) 50,000

224 Which of the following can also act as a heat pump

a) centrifugal pump b) centrifugal compressor c)

 air conditioner d) none of the above

225 Integrated Part Load Value (IPLV) in a vapour compression refrigeration refers to
average of ____with partial loads

a) cooling effect b) TR/kW c) kW/TR d) kW

226 Partially closing the outlet damper in a fan system will

a) reduce flow b) increase power consumption c)

reduce fan static pressure d) all of the above

227 Which of the following flow controls in the fan system will change the system resistance
curve

a) inlet guide vane b) speed change with variable frequency drive

c)speed change with hydraulic coupling d) discharge damper

228 Parallel operation of two identical fans in a ducted system

a) will double the flow b) will double the fan static pressure
c) will not double the flow d) will increase flow by more than two times

229 A fan handling air in a ducted system is an example of

a) pure friction head b) pure static head

c) combination of static and friction head d) none of the above

230 A Pitot tube measures------- of the fluid

a) velocity b) flow
 c) the difference between total and static pressures d) static pressure

231 In a centrifugal pump the velocity energy is converted to pressure energy by

a) impeller b) suction duct c) discharge duct d) volute

232 The hydraulic power in a pumping system depends on

a) pump efficiency b) motor efficiency

c) both motor and pump efficiency d) none of the above

233 The friction loss in a pipe carrying a fluid is proportional to the

a) fluid flow b) square of the pipe diameter

c) fluid velocity d) fifth power of pipe diameter

234 The efficiency of a pump does not depend on

a) suction head b) discharge head c) density of fluid d) motor efficiency

235 When the flow rate increases

a) NPSH available increases b) NPSH required increases

c) NPSH required decreases d) both NPSH available and NPSH required increases

236 NPSH available depends on

a) pump type b) inlet pipe diameter c) discharge head d) power drawn

237 If the wet bulb temperature is 28 oC and cooling water of 28 oC is required, then the most
appropriate cooling tower would be

a) hyperbolic tower b) cross flow tower

c) induced draft counter flow tower with fills d) none of the above

238 Higher the COC in a cooling tower, the blow down quantity will

a) increase b) decrease c) no change d) it may increase or decrease

239 The most appropriate type of fan used for induced draft cooling tower, among the
following is

a) centrifugal fan with FRP blades b) axial fan with aluminium blades
c) centrifugal fan with aluminum blades d) axial fan with mild steel blades

240 The blowdown loss in a cooling tower depends on

a) TDS in circulating water b) TDS in make up water

c) evaporation loss d) all of the above

241 FRP fans consume less energy than aluminium fans because

a) they are lighter b) they have better efficiencies

c) they have less system resistance d) they deliver less air flow

242 Sodium vapour lamps are not used in indoor applications because they

a) have poor colour rendering index b) have poor energy efficiency

c) have low lumens output d) occupy a plenty of space
243 Which of the following is not a gas discharge lamp

a) fluorescent tube lamp b) mercury vapour lamp

c) metal halide lamp d) incandescent lamp

244 Luminous efficacy of a lamp is given by

a) Lux/W b) lumens/W c) W/Lux d) W/lumens

245 A 1100 kVA DG set is delivering 800 kW output. If the flue gas generated is 8 kgs/kWh
then the total flue gas flow rate in kg/hr is

a) 8800 b) 6400 c) 100 d) 137

246 When compared to standard motors, energy efficient motors have

a) lower slip b) higher shaft speed c) lower starting torque d) all of the above

247 Use of soft starters for induction motors results in?

a) lower mechanical stress b) lower power factor

c) higher maximum demand d) all of the above

248 Which of the following is a variable torque load?

a) crusher b) machine tool c) centrifugal pump d) vibrating conveyors

249 Maximum demand controller installed in a factory will be beneficial only if

a) it is synchronized with the utility meter

b) maximum demand is more than 5000 kVA
c) maximum demand is less than 5000 kVA
d) the MD charges are for 100 % of the contract demand
250 A fluorescent tube light fitted with an electronic choke will

a) operate at 25 kHz b) do not need a starter c)

increase light output d) all of the above

251 “HEAT RATE” is the heat input in kilo Calories or kilo Joules, for generating

a) one kWh of electrical output

b) one kW of electrical output
c) one kVAh of electrical output
d) one kVA of electrical output

252
Select the wrong Statement: The advantage of PF improvement by capacitor addition in
an electric network is

a) reactive power component of the network is reduced

b) active power component of the network is reduced
c) I2R power losses are reduced in the system
d) voltage level of the electric network is improved

253 The power factor indicated in the monthly electricity bill is

a) peak day power factor b) peak power factor during night

c) average power factor during the month
d) instantaneous peak power factor during the month

254 In the city electrical distribution scheme, a proposal is being prepared to upgrade 11 kV
network to 33 kV. The reduction in distribution loss, corresponding to the same quantum
of load in the proposed upgraded system will be

a) 11%
b) 33%
c) 3 times from its original loss value
d) none of the above
255 For the electricity consumers paying electricity bill on two part tariff, maximum demand
recorded is the

a) instantaneous maximum demand drawn over the predefined recording cycle

b) time integrated demand over the predefined recording cycle
c) instantaneous maximum demand drawn within the whole billing period
d) none of the above

256 Busbar Voltages at the main electrical panel of a plant were balanced but at the Motor
Control Circuit (MCC),receiving three phase power from busbars, the line voltages were
found to be unbalanced. The plant had earlier installed three phase shunt capacitors to
improve power factor at MCC. The main reason for this unbalance voltage at MCC
among the following was

a)PF capacitors were switched off

b)PF capacitors were operating at higher voltage then their rated values
c) PF capacitors were operating at lower voltage then their rated values
d) It was result of blown fuse in one phase of the 3 phase PF capacitors

257 In case of a Synchronous motor, which is not true

a) AC power is fed to the stator

b) the speed of the rotor is a function of the supply frequency and the number of magnetic
poles in the stator
c) synchronous motor rotates with some slip
d) D.C. excitation power is fed to the rotor.

258 The power factor of an induction motor

a) increases with decrease in percentage motor loading

b) decreases with increase in percentage motor loading
c) remains constant at all the percentage motor loading
d) none of the above

259 An induction motor installed with static PF correction capacitors across the motor
terminals got damaged along with capacitors once it was disconnected from the supply.
The possible reason among the following was
 a) motor PF was over corrected or critically corrected (unity power factor)
b) charging current of the capacitor was only 80% of the motor magnitising current
c) motor was oversized
d) motor was undersized

260 A 22 kW rated 3 phase induction motor operating at 405 V and drawing 18 kW, 32
amperes will be operating at a power factor of

a) 0.98 b) 0.86 c) 0.8 d) none of the above

261 The FAD capacity of a reciprocating compressor is directly proportional to

a) speed b) pressure c) volume d) all of the above

262 The purpose of an inter cooler in a reciprocating compressor is to

a) remove the moisture in the air
b) reduce the temperature of the air before it enters the next stage
c) separate moisture and oil vapour
d) none of the above

263 Identify the correct statement for air compressors:

a. For every 4 oC drop in the inlet air temperature, the decrease in energy consumption is
by 2%.
b. For every 4 oC rise in the inlet air temperature, the decrease in energy consumption is
by 2%
c. For every 4 oC rise in the inlet air temperature, the increase in energy consumption is
by 1%
d. The energy consumption remains same irrespective of inlet air temperature
264 Increase in the delivery pressure of a compressor by 1 bar would reduce the power
consumption by
a) 2 to 3 % b) 6 to 8 % c) 12 to 14 % d) none of the above

265 As the „approach‟ increases while other parameters remaining constant, the effectiveness
of a cooling tower

a) increases b) remains unchanged c) decreases d) none of the above

The
266 c The correction factor for actual free air discharge in a compressor capacity test will be ----
--------, when the compressed air discharge temperature is 150 C higher than ambient air
of 400 C.

a) 0.727 b) 1.0479 c) 0.954 d) none of the above

267 If the power consumed by a refrigeration compressor is 2 kW per ton of refrigeration,

then its energy efficiency ratio (Watt/Watt) is given by

a) 6 b) 1.76 c) 1.51 d) none of the above

268 If 30,000 kCal of heat is removed from a room every hour then the refrigeration tonnage
will be nearly equal to
a) 30 TR b) 15 TR c) 10 TR d) 5 TR

269 Higher chiller COP can be achieved with

a) higher evaporator temperature and higher condensing temperature

b) lower evaporator temperature and higher condensing temperature
c) lower evaporator temperature and lower condensing temperature
d) higher evaporator temperature and lower condensing temperature

270 Chilled water enters evaporator at 120C and leaves at 70C . The flow rate of chilled water
was measured as 5 m3/min. The tons of refrigeration capacity will be
 a) 0.827 b)8.27 c) 496 d) none of the above

271 The COP of a vapour compression system is 3.5. If the motor draws power of 10.8 kW at
90% motor efficiency, the cooling effect of vapour compression system will be

a) 34 kW b) 37.8 kW
c) 0.36 kW d) none of the above

272 A centrifugal pump is delivering 200 m3/hr. The impeller diameter is trimmed by 10%.
The new flow (m3/hr.) will be

a)222 b) 200 c) 180 d)162

273 A centrifugal pump is operating at 1440 RPM. If the power is to be reduced to 75 % of

the existing power , the speed of the pump as per affinity law will be

a) 1308 RPM b) 1080 RPM c) 360 RPM d) none of the above

274 If the delivery valve of the pump is throttled such that it delivers 60% of the rated flow
always, one of the best options for improved energy efficiency pump operation would be
a) trimming of the impeller b) replacing the motor
c) replacing the existing pump with a smaller sized pump d) variable speed drive

275 The In Inclined manometer connected to a pitot tube is sensing ------------- pressure in a

gas stream

a) static pressure b) velocity pressure

c) total pressure d) atmospheric pressure

276 In case of parallel operation of pumps, select the wrong statement:
a)The system curve is usually not affected by the number of pumps that are running in
parallel.
b)For a system with a combination of static and friction head loss,
the operating point of the pumps on their performance curves moves to a higher head
c) For a system with a combination of static and friction head loss, the flow rate with two
pumps running is double that of a single pump.
d) If the system head were only static, then flow rate would be proportional to the
number of pumps operating.

277 If two similar pumps are operating in series, the

a) flow is halved b) flow is doubled c) head is doubled d) head is halved

278 Changes in impeller diameter in a centrifugal pumps are limited to reducing its diameter
to about--- of its maximum size

a) 75% b) 60% c) 50% d) 40%

279 The refrigerant used in vapour absorption systems is

a) freon b) steam c) pure water d) lithium bromide

280 Which of the following is incorrect statement in the case of cooling towers:

a)"Range" is the difference between the cooling tower water inlet and outlet temperature.
b) "Approach" is the difference between the cooling tower outlet cold water temperature
and ambient wet bulb temperature.
c)'Range' is the only indicator of cooling tower performance.
d) Cooling tower capacity is expressed as heat rejected in TR

281 If flow rate is 10m3/hr and the range is 10oC for a cooling tower, then its heat load in
kCal/hr will be.

a) 100 b) 1,000 c) 10,000 d) 1,00,000

282 Is there a conceptual difference between COP and EER?
e) There is a conceptual difference between COP and EER
f) There is no conceptual difference between COP and EER as both the
parameters are calculated with different units in the ratio “refrigeration effect/
power input”
g) The relation between COP and EER is COP = 0.50 EER and hence there is no
conceptual difference.
h) None of the above

283 For a cooling tower, the following two statements are made. What is your judgment ?

Statement A: Surface of heat exchange is the surface area of the water droplets, which is
in contact with air.
Statement B: Area of heat exchange is the surface area of the fill sheets, which is in
contact with air.

a) Statement A & B are false

b) Statement A is True & B is false
c) Statement A & B are True
d) Statement A is false & B is True

284 Forward curved centrifugal fans are best suited for

a) high pressure, medium flow b) medium pressure, high flow

c) high pressure, high flow d) none of the above

285 Squirrel cage induction motors, in general, have a …… design efficiency in comparison
with the Slip ring induction motors for similar ratings

a) lower b) higher c) same d) none of the above

286 Ratio of luminous flux(lumen) emitted by a lamp to the power consumed(watt) by the
lamp is called

a) Luminous intensity b) Luminous efficacy c) Reflectance d) Luminance

287 A power factor capacitor designed for 10 kVAR at 415 V was found to be operating at
439 V. The effective capacity of the capacitor would be

a) 9.3 kVAR b) 10 kVAR c) 11.2 kVAR d) none of the above

288 A centrifugal fan is operating at 700 RPM developing a flow of 2000 Nm3/hr. at a static
pressure of 600 mmWC. If the fan speed is reduced to 600 RPM, the static
pressure will become:

a)441 mmWC b) 817 mmWC c)514 mmWC d) none of the above

289 The ratio between heat extracted and work done in a refrigeration system is called as

a)Efficiency b) COP c) Refrigeration effect d)none of the above

290 The fo Following function cannot be achieved with automatic power factor controllers

a) Voltage control b) KILOVAR control c) kW control d) PF control

291 The following electrical equipment has the highest efficiency

a) synchronous motor b) dc shunt motor c) induction motor d) transformer

292 The electronic ballast in lighting application does not have one of the following
characteristics

a) requiring a starter
b) tuned circuit to deliver power at 28-32 KHz
c) lower operational losses than magnetic ballast
d) low temperature rise
d) None of the above
293 Which method uses infrared, acoustic, ultrasonic or microwave sensors for lighting
control?

a) Time-based control
b) Daylight-linked control
c) Occupancy-linked control
d) Localized switching

294 In a DG set, the generator is consuming 90 litre per hour diesel oil. If the specific fuel
consumption of this DG set is 0.25 litres/ kWh at that load, then what is the kVA loading
of the set at 0.72 PF?

a) 360 kVA b) 500 kVA c) 1000 kVA d) none of the above

295 For assembly line, inspection areas, painting shops, where colour critical applications
and higher illumination levels are required, the following type of lamps will be most
suitable

a) mercury vapour lamps b) sodium vapour lamps

c) CFLs d) Metal halide lamps

296 When compared to standard motors, energy efficient motors have

a) lower slip b) lower shaft speed c) higher starting torque d) all of the above

297 If a 100 W,230 Volt rated incandescent lamp is operated at 200 Volt, the power drawn by
the lamp will be ( assume lamp filament resistance remains same)
a) 75W b) 87W c) 100W d)none of the above

298 Select the Correct statement: Operating power factor of a DG set running in isolation
from the grid supply
a) shall always be maintained at 0.8 at all the load
b) shall always be maintained at unity at all the load
c) shall always be the same as maintained for the grid supply
d) shall be decided based on the engine shaft power(kW), alternator losses(kW), exciter
power requiremetns and load on the alternator(kVA)
 299 In a driven equipment connected with motor through a variable speed fluid coupling

a) motor speed can be changed b) driven equipment speed can be changed

c) both motor and driven equipment speeds can be changed d) none of the above

300 Which of the following is WRONG

a) The luminous efficacy is the ratio of light output in lumens to power input to lamp in
watts.
b) The minimum illuminance for all non-working interiors, has been mentioned as 20 Lux
(as per IS 3646).
c) The efficacy of Halogen lamps and incandescent lamps is almost same
d) One lux is equal to one lumen per square feet.

301 Select the wrong statement:

a) „Heat Rate‟ reflects the efficiency of generation.

b) „Heat Rate‟ is the heat input in kilo Calories or kilo Joules, for generating „one‟ kilo
Watt of electrical output.
c) „Heat Rate‟ is inverse of the efficiency of power generation.
d) design „Heat Rate‟ of a 500MW thermal generating unit is lower than that of a 110 MW
thermal generating unit.

302 In an industry, if the drawl over a recording cycle of 30 minutes is :

2500 kVA for 10 minutes

3600 kVA for 6 minutes
4100 kVA for 12 minutes
3800 kVA for 2 minutes

The MD recorder will be computing MD as

a) 3446 b) 3600 c) 3800 d) 4100

303 A bulk power factor correction system which is left connected to an installation where the load
has reduced considerably may result in

a) leading power factor at input electric supply

b) damage to the installation cables
c) considerable reduction in maximum demand
 d) a reduced supply tariff

304 The total loss for a transformer loading at 60% and with no load and full load losses of 3 kW
and 25 kW respectively, is

a) 3 kW b) 12 kW c) 18 kW d) 25 kW

305 A pure resistive load in an alternating current (AC) circuit draws only

a) lagging reactive power b) active power

c) leading reactive power d) active apparent power

306 The nearest kVAr compensation required for improving the power factor of a 1000 kW load
from 0.95 leading power factor to unity power factor is

a) 328 kVAr b) 750 kVAr c) 1000 kVAr d) none of the above

307 The ratings of the PF correction capacitors at motor terminals for a 37 kW induction motor at
3000 rpm synchronous speed will be---------------------in comparison to the same sized
induction motor at 1500 rpm synchronous speed

a) more b) less c) same d) dependant on the connected load

308 The largest potential for electricity savings with variable speed drives is generally in

a) variable torque applications b) constant torque applications

c) conveyor belt applications d) balance torque applications

309 A 7.5 kW, 415 V, 15 A, 970 RPM, 3 phase rated induction motor with full load efficiency of
86% draws 7.5 A and 3.23 kW of input power. The percentage loading of the motor is about

a) 37 % b) 43 % c) 50% d) none of the above

310 Select the correct statement?

a) efficiency of an induction motor remains same at all the loading

b) squirrel cage induction motors are comparatively more efficient than Slip ring induction
motors of the same ratings.
c) power factor of an induction motor remains constant during 50 -100% loading conditions
d) slip of the induction motor is more at the full load than at the part load

311 A two pole induction motor operating at 50 Hz, with 1% slip will run at an actual speed of

a) 3000 RPM b) 3030 RPM c) 2970 RPM d) none of the above

312 A super thermal power station of 2500 MW installed capacity generated

14,000 million units in a year. Its annual Plant Load Factor (PLF) is:

a) 60% b) 79% c) 64% d) none of the above

313 Select the incorrect statement

a) low speed Squirrel cage induction motors are normally less efficient than high speed
Squirrel cage induction motors
b) the capacitor requirement for PF improvement at induction motor terminals
decreases with decrease in rated speed of the induction motors of the same sizes
c) induction motor efficiency increases with increase in its rated capacity
d) totally-enclosed, fan cooled (TEFC) motors are more efficient than Screen–protected, drip-
proof (SPDP) induction motors

314 The efficiency of compressed air system is around

a) 10% b) 50% c) 60% d) 90%

315 FAD refers to the compressed air at

a) at ISO stated conditions b) Inlet conditions c) at outlet conditions d) at STP

316 Select the incorrect statement:

a) compressor efficiency will be reduced by about 2 percent for every 250 mm WC pressure
drop across the air inlet filters.
b) every 40C rise in inlet air temperature results in a higher energy consumption by 1 % to
achieve equivalent output
c) an increase of 5.50C in the inlet air temperature to the second stage results in a 2 %
increase in the specific energy consumption.
d) compressed air receiver volume should be 100% of the rated hourly free air output

317 Which of the following is not a part of the vapour compression refrigeration system

a) compressor b) evaporator c) condenser d) absorber

318 The refrigerant used in vapour absorption systems is

a) steam b) pure water c) freon d) lithium bromide

319 The COP of a vapour compression refrigeration system is 3.0. If the power input to compressor
is 100 kW , the tonnage of refrigeration system is given by

a) 85.3 b) 9.48 c) 300 d) none of the above

320 The refrigeration load in TR when 30 m3/hr of water is cooled from a 14 o C to 6.5 o C is about

a) 74.4 b) 64.5 c) 261.6 d) none of the above

321 The term Refrigeration means

a) addition of cooling b) removal of heat

c) removal and relocation of heat d) replacement of heat

322 For fans, the relation between power P and speed N is

2 3
P N P N P N
a) 1 = 1 b) 1 = 1 2 c) 1 = 1 3 d) none of the above
P2 N 2 P2 N 2 P2 N 2
323 Friction loss in a piping system carrying fluid is proportional to
d) 1
a) fluid flow b) (fluid flow)2 1 c) (fluid
fluid flow)2
flow

324 _____ fans are known as “non-overloading“ because change in static pressure do not overload
the motor

a) radial b) forward- curved c) backward-inclined d) tube- axial

325 Ammonia can be used as a refrigerant in

a) vapour compression chiller b) vapour absorption chiller

c) both vapour compression and absorption chillers d) none of them

326 The value, by which the pressure in the pump suction exceeds the liquid vapour pressure, is
expressed as

a) net positive suction head available b) static head

c) dynamic head d) suction head

327 When the local static pressure in a fluid reaches a level below the vapor pressure of the liquid at
the actual temperature, ____________ may occur in a pump.

a) water hammering b) water chilling c) cavitation d) none of the above

328 Installation of "exclusive" transformer for lighting has following advantage

a) "Voltage" fluctuations in lighting circuit can be minimized by isolating from the power
feeders.
b)This will reduce the voltage related problems, which in turn increases the efficiency of the
lighting system.
c) With proper control device “over voltage” that might occur during lean load or off-peak can
be avoided, in turn excess energy consumption and improved lamp life
d)all the above
329 Parallel operation of two identical fans in a ducted system

a) will double the flow b) will double the fan static pressure
c) will not double the flow d) will increase flow by more than two times

330 Normally the guaranteed best approach a cooling tower can achieve is

a) 5oC b) 8oC c) 12oC d) 2.8 oC

331 Select the wrong statement ---

a) for a given heat rejection duty, a higher range will reduce the circulating water flow rate
b) when the cycle of concentration is left at one, all water left in the cooling tower after
evaporation needs to be removed as blowdown.
c) a better indicators for cooling tower performance is Range
d) a cooling tower size will be greater for 20oC Wet bulb temperature (WBT) than for a 30oC
WBT, for the same circulation, range and approach

332 Which of the following ambient conditions will evaporate minimum amount of water in a
cooling tower

a) 35oC DBT and 30oC WBT b) 38oC DBT and 31oC WBT
c) 38oC DBT and 37oC WBT d) 35oC DBT and 29oC WBT

333 Input power to the motor driving a pump is 30 kW. The motor efficiency is 0.9. The power
transmitted to the water is 16.2 kW. The pump efficiency is

a) 60% b) 90% c) 54% d) none of the above

334 A 500 cfm reciprocating compressor is operating to meet a constant demand of 300 cfm. The
least cost energy efficient solution will be

a) load and unload

b) reducing the speed of compressor by increasing the compressor pulley size appropriately
c) variable frequency drive
d) reducing the speed of compressor by reducing the motor pulley size appropriately
335 Which of the following lamp has the highest efficacy?

a) metal halide b) halogen lamps c) HPMV d) HPSV

336 Harmonics are generated by

a) variable frequency drive b) fluid coupling

c) eddy current drive d) energy efficient motor

337 The inputs required for an automatic power factor controller using kVAR control

a) current b) voltage c) capacitance d) both a and b

338 The unit of one lux is

a) 1000 lumen per square feet b) 10 lumen per square meter

c) 1 lumen per square meter d) 1 lumen per square feet

339 The efficiency of a pump does not depend on

a) suction head b) discharge head c) density of fluid d) motor efficiency

340 The flow output of which of the following changes with the discharge pressure

a) reciprocating compressor b) centrifugal compressor

c) screw compressor d) none of the above

341 A fan is operating at 970 RPM developing a flow of 3000 Nm3/hr. at a static pressure of 650
mmWC. If the speed is reduced to 700 RPM, the static pressure (mmWC) developed will be

a) 244.3 b) 388.5 c) 469 d) none of the above

342 Luminous efficacy of a lamp is given by

a) Lux/Watt b) lumens/Watt c) Watt/Lux d) Watt/lumens

343 A fluorescent tube light fitted with an electronic choke will

a) operate at 50 Hz b) not need a starter

c) operate at 0.5 power factor d) none of the above

344 An engineering industry which was operating with a maximum demand of 500 kVA at 0.9
power factor improved its power factor to 0.99 by installing power factor correction capacitors
near the load centres. The percentage reduction in distribution losses within the plant will be

a) 17.35% b) 1.21% c) 86.75% d) none of the above

345 Lower load side power factor for a DG Set:

a) demands higher excitation currents and results in increased losses

b) results in higher kVA loading of generator
c) results in lower operating efficiency and higher specific fuel consumption of DG set
d) all the above

346 The main precaution to be taken care by the waste heat recovery device manufacturer to
prevent the problem in a DG set during operation is:

a) voltage unbalance on generator b) back pressure on engine

c) excessive steam generation d) turbulence in exhaust gases

347 Use of soft starters for induction motors results in

a) lower mechanical stress b) lower power factor

c) higher maximum demand d) all the above

348 Which of the following refrigeration systems uses vacuum for operation ?

a) vapour compression system using R-11

b) vapour compression system using HFC 134A
c) vapour absorption system using lithium bromide –water
d) none of the above
349 Which of the following electrical equipment has the highest efficiency ?

a) synchronous motor b) dc shunt motor

c) induction motor d) transformer

350 Select the incorrect statement:

a) transformers operating near saturation level create harmonics

b) devices that draw sinusoidal currents when a sinusoidal voltage is applied create harmonics
c) harmonics are multiples of the supply frequency
d) harmonics occur as spikes at intervals which are multiples of the supply frequency

Select the wrong statement:

351
a) „Heat Rate‟ reflects the efficiency of generation.
b) „Heat Rate‟ is the heat input in kilo Calories or kilo Joules, for generating „one‟ kilo
Watt of electrical output.
c) „Heat Rate‟ is inverse of the efficiency of power generation.
d) design „Heat Rate‟ of a 500MW thermal generating unit is lower than that of a 110 MW
thermal generating unit.

In an industry, if the drawl over a recording cycle of 30 minutes is :

352
2500 kVA for 10 minutes
3600 kVA for 6 minutes
4100 kVA for 12 minutes
3800 kVA for 2 minutes

The MD recorder will be computing MD as

a) 3446 b) 3600 c) 3800 d) 4100

353 A bulk power factor correction system which is left connected to an installation where the load
has reduced considerably may result in

a) leading power factor at input electric supply

b) damage to the installation cables
c) considerable reduction in maximum demand
d) a reduced supply tariff
354 The total loss for a transformer loading at 60% and with no load and full load losses of 3 kW
and 25 kW respectively, is

a) 3 kW b) 12 kW c) 18 kW d) 25 kW

355 A pure resistive load in an alternating current (AC) circuit draws only

a) lagging reactive power b) active power

c) leading reactive power d) active apparent power

356 The nearest kVAr compensation required for improving the power factor of a 1000 kW load
from 0.95 leading power factor to unity power factor is

a) 328 kVAr b) 750 kVAr c) 1000 kVAr d) none of the above

357 The ratings of the PF correction capacitors at motor terminals for a 37 kW induction motor at
3000 rpm synchronous speed will be---------------------in comparison to the same sized
induction motor at 1500 rpm synchronous speed

a) more b) less c) same d) dependant on the connected load

358 The largest potential for electricity savings with variable speed drives is generally in

a) variable torque applications b) constant torque applications

c) conveyor belt applications d) balance torque applications

359 A 7.5 kW, 415 V, 15 A, 970 RPM, 3 phase rated induction motor with full load efficiency of
86% draws 7.5 A and 3.23 kW of input power. The percentage loading of the motor is about

a) 37 % b) 43 % c) 50% d) none of the above

360 Select the correct statement?

a) efficiency of an induction motor remains same at all the loading

b) squirrel cage induction motors are comparatively more efficient than Slip ring induction
motors of the same ratings.
c) power factor of an induction motor remains constant during 50 -100% loading conditions
d) slip of the induction motor is more at the full load than at the part load
361 A two pole induction motor operating at 50 Hz, with 1% slip will run at an actual speed of

a) 3000 RPM b) 3030 RPM c) 2970 RPM d) none of the above

362 A super thermal power station of 2500 MW installed capacity generated

14,000 million units in a year. Its annual Plant Load Factor (PLF) is:

a) 60% b) 79% c) 64% d) none of the above

363 Select the incorrect statement

a) low speed Squirrel cage induction motors are normally less efficient than high speed
Squirrel cage induction motors
b) the capacitor requirement for PF improvement at induction motor terminals
decreases with decrease in rated speed of the induction motors of the same sizes
c) induction motor efficiency increases with increase in its rated capacity
d) totally-enclosed, fan cooled (TEFC) motors are more efficient than Screen–protected, drip-
proof (SPDP) induction motors

364 The efficiency of compressed air system is around

a) 10% b) 50% c) 60% d) 90%

365 FAD refers to the compressed air at

a) at ISO stated conditions b) Inlet conditions c) at outlet conditions d) at STP

366 Select the incorrect statement:

a) compressor efficiency will be reduced by about 2 percent for every 250 mm WC pressure
drop across the air inlet filters.
b) every 40C rise in inlet air temperature results in a higher energy consumption by 1 % to
achieve equivalent output
c) an increase of 5.50C in the inlet air temperature to the second stage results in a 2 %
increase in the specific energy consumption.
d) compressed air receiver volume should be 100% of the rated hourly free air output
367 Which of the following is not a part of the vapour compression refrigeration system

a) compressor b) evaporator c) condenser d) absorber

368 The refrigerant used in vapour absorption systems is

a) steam b) pure water c) freon d) lithium bromide

369 The COP of a vapour compression refrigeration system is 3.0. If the power input to compressor
is 100 kW , the tonnage of refrigeration system is given by

a) 85.3 b) 9.48 c) 300 d) none of the above

370 The refrigeration load in TR when 30 m3/hr of water is cooled from a 14 o C to 6.5 o C is about

a) 74.4 b) 64.5 c) 261.6 d) none of the above

371 The term Refrigeration means

a) addition of cooling b) removal of heat

c) removal and relocation of heat d) replacement of heat

372 For fans, the relation between power P and speed N is

2 3
P N P N P N
a) 1 = 1 b) 1 = 1 2 c) 1 = 1 3 d) none of the above
P2 N 2 P2 N 2 P2 N 2

373 Friction loss in a piping system carrying fluid is proportional to

d) 1
a) fluid flow b) (fluid flow)2 1 c) (fluid
fluid flow)2
flow

374 _____ fans are known as “non-overloading“ because change in static pressure do not overload
the motor
 a) radial b) forward- curved c) backward-inclined d) tube- axial

375 Ammonia can be used as a refrigerant in

a) vapour compression chiller b) vapour absorption chiller

c) both vapour compression and absorption chillers d) none of them

376 The value, by which the pressure in the pump suction exceeds the liquid vapour pressure, is
expressed as

a) net positive suction head available b) static head

c) dynamic head d) suction head

377 When the local static pressure in a fluid reaches a level below the vapor pressure of the liquid at
the actual temperature, ____________ may occur in a pump.

a) water hammering b) water chilling c) cavitation d) none of the above

378 Installation of "exclusive" transformer for lighting has following advantage

e) "Voltage" fluctuations in lighting circuit can be minimized by isolating from the power
feeders.
f) This will reduce the voltage related problems, which in turn increases the efficiency of the
lighting system.
g)With proper control device “over voltage” that might occur during lean load or off-peak can
be avoided, in turn excess energy consumption and improved lamp life
h)all the above

379 Parallel operation of two identical fans in a ducted system

a) will double the flow b) will double the fan static pressure
c) will not double the flow d) will increase flow by more than two times

380 Normally the guaranteed best approach a cooling tower can achieve is

a) 5oC b) 8oC c) 12oC d) 2.8 oC

381 Select the wrong statement ---

a) for a given heat rejection duty, a higher range will reduce the circulating water flow rate
b) when the cycle of concentration is left at one, all water left in the cooling tower after
evaporation needs to be removed as blowdown.
c) a better indicators for cooling tower performance is Range
d) a cooling tower size will be greater for 20oC Wet bulb temperature (WBT) than for a 30oC
WBT, for the same circulation, range and approach

382 Which of the following ambient conditions will evaporate minimum amount of water in a
cooling tower

a) 35oC DBT and 30oC WBT b) 38oC DBT and 31oC WBT
c) 38oC DBT and 37oC WBT d) 35oC DBT and 29oC WBT

383 Input power to the motor driving a pump is 30 kW. The motor efficiency is 0.9. The power
transmitted to the water is 16.2 kW. The pump efficiency is

a) 60% b) 90% c) 54% d) none of the above

384 A 500 cfm reciprocating compressor is operating to meet a constant demand of 300 cfm. The
least cost energy efficient solution will be

a) load and unload

b) reducing the speed of compressor by increasing the compressor pulley size appropriately
c) variable frequency drive
d) reducing the speed of compressor by reducing the motor pulley size appropriately

385 Which of the following lamp has the highest efficacy?

a) metal halide b) halogen lamps c) HPMV d) HPSV

386 Harmonics are generated by

a) variable frequency drive b) fluid coupling

c) eddy current drive d) energy efficient motor
387 The inputs required for an automatic power factor controller using kVAR control

a) current b) voltage c) capacitance d) both a and b

388 The unit of one lux is

a) 1000 lumen per square feet b) 10 lumen per square meter

c) 1 lumen per square meter d) 1 lumen per square feet

389 The efficiency of a pump does not depend on

a) suction head b) discharge head c) density of fluid d) motor efficiency

390 The flow output of which of the following changes with the discharge pressure

a) reciprocating compressor b) centrifugal compressor

c) screw compressor d) none of the above

391 A fan is operating at 970 RPM developing a flow of 3000 Nm3/hr. at a static pressure of 650
mmWC. If the speed is reduced to 700 RPM, the static pressure (mmWC) developed will be

a) 244.3 b) 388.5 c) 469 d) none of the above

392 Luminous efficacy of a lamp is given by

a) Lux/Watt b) lumens/Watt c) Watt/Lux d) Watt/lumens

393 A fluorescent tube light fitted with an electronic choke will

a) operate at 50 Hz b) not need a starter

c) operate at 0.5 power factor d) none of the above

394 An engineering industry which was operating with a maximum demand of 500 kVA at 0.9
power factor improved its power factor to 0.99 by installing power factor correction capacitors
near the load centres. The percentage reduction in distribution losses within the plant will be
 a) 17.35% b) 1.21% c) 86.75% d) none of the above

395 Lower load side power factor for a DG Set:

a) demands higher excitation currents and results in increased losses

b) results in higher kVA loading of generator
c) results in lower operating efficiency and higher specific fuel consumption of DG set
d) all the above

396 The main precaution to be taken care by the waste heat recovery device manufacturer to
prevent the problem in a DG set during operation is:

a) voltage unbalance on generator b) back pressure on engine

c) excessive steam generation d) turbulence in exhaust gases

397 Use of soft starters for induction motors results in

a) lower mechanical stress b) lower power factor

c) higher maximum demand d) all the above

398 Which of the following refrigeration systems uses vacuum for operation ?

a) vapour compression system using R-11

b) vapour compression system using HFC 134A
c) vapour absorption system using lithium bromide –water
d) none of the above

399 Which of the following electrical equipment has the highest efficiency ?

a) synchronous motor b) dc shunt motor

c) induction motor d) transformer

400 Select the incorrect statement:

a) transformers operating near saturation level create harmonics

b) devices that draw sinusoidal currents when a sinusoidal voltage is applied create harmonics
 c) harmonics are multiples of the supply frequency
d) harmonics occur as spikes at intervals which are multiples of the supply frequency

401 In the city electrical distribution scheme, a proposal is being prepared to upgrade 33 kV
network to 66 kV. The distribution loss, corresponding to the same quantum of load in the
proposed upgraded system will be

a) less by 25% b) less by 33%

c) less by 75% d) none of the above

402 Rating of power factor correction capacitors at induction motor terminals should be

a) 100% of no load magnetizing kVAr of induction motor

b) 90% of no load magnetizing kVAr of induction motor
c) 120% of no load magnetizing kVAr of induction motor
d) none of the above

403 Select the correct statement:

a) the advantage of PF improvement by capacitor addition in an electric network is that

active power component of the network is reduced

b) the power factor indicated in the monthly electricity bill is the lowest power factor
recorded at any time during the billing month

c) PF capacitors operating at lower voltage then their rated values have higher operating
kVArs then their rated values

d) the power factor of an induction motor decreases with decrease in percentage motor
loading

404 If the efficiencies of a power plant, transmission and distribution systems are 30%, 95% &
85% respectively, the cascade efficiency of power generation, and transmission system is
given by
 a) 24.23% b) 28.5 % c) 80.75% d) 95%

405 Which of the following is not likely to create harmonics in an electrical system?

a) soft starters b) variable frequency drives

c) uninterrupted power supply source (UPS) d) induction motors

406 What is the % slip of a 4 pole induction motor if the shaft speed at 49.5 Hz supply
frequency is 1460 rpm?

a) 1.68 b) 2.66 c) 1.71 d) none of the above

407 During induction motor operation, magnetic field is established in

a) stator winding only b) rotor winding only

c) stator and rotor windings d) at carbon brushes

408 An induction motor rated for 7.5 kW and 90 % efficiency at full load, was drawing 5 kW.
The percentage loading on the motor is

a) 60 % b) 66.66% c) 74% d) none of the above

409 If the apparent power drawn over a recording cycle of 30 minutes is 3000kVA for 10
minutes, 2400kVA for 15 minutes and 2900 for 5 minutes, the MD recorder will commute
MD as

a) 3000 kVA b) 2400 kVA c) 2683 kVA d) none of the above

410 The performance of rewinding of an induction motor can be assessed by which of the
following factors?

a) load current b) stator resistance

c) no load current d) both no load current and stator resistance
411 The pressure drop in mains header at the farthest point of an industrial compressed air
network shall not exceed

d) 2 bar b) 0.3 bar c) 0.5 bar d) 1.0 bar

412 The Free Air Delivery capacity of a reciprocating compressor is directly proportional to

a) pressure b) volume c) speed d) all of the above

413 The inlet air temperature to a two stage reciprocating air compressor is 35oC. At which of
the following 2nd stage inlet temperatures the compressor will consume least power?

a) 75oC b) 65 oC c) 60oC d) 50oC

414 At which of the following discharge pressures, the reciprocating air compressor will
consume maximum power

a) 3 bar b) 3.5 kg/cm2 c) 150 psi d) 6 kg/cm2

415 Which of the following is not true of air receivers?

a) smoothens pulsating air output b) stores large volumes of air

c) a source for draining moisture d) increases the pressure of air

416 A 1.5 ton air conditioner installed in a room and working continuously for two hours will
remove heat of

a) 3024 kCals b) 6048 kCals c) 9072 kCals d) none of the above

417 Which of the following can be used as refrigerant both in vapour compressor and vapour
absorption systems

a) Ammonia b) R – 11 c) R-12 d) Lithium Bromide

418 Chilled water enters evaporator at 120C and leaves at 60C. The flow rate of chilled water
was measured as 300 m3/hr. The tons of refrigeration capacity is
 a) 0.595 b) 595.24 c) 35.7 d) none of the above

419 Centrifugal compressors are most efficient when they are operating at_____.

a) 50% load b) full load c) 75% load d) all load conditions

420 The Coefficient of Performance (COP) of Vapour Absorption Refrigeration System (VAR)

a) is higher than that of Vapour Compression Refrigeration (VCR) System

b) is lower than that of Vapour Compression Refrigeration (VCR) System
c) is same as that of Vapour Compression Refrigeration (VCR) System
d) is normally 4 to 4.5

421 Backward-inclined fans are known as _____ because change in static pressure does not
overload the motor

a) overloading b) non-overloading
c) radial d) axial

422 The fan characteristic curve is a plot of

a) static pressure vs flow b) dynamic pressure vs flow

c) total pressure vs flow d) suction pressure vs flow

423 A fan is drawing 16 kW at 800 RPM. If the speed is reduced to 600 RPM then the power
drawn by the fan would be

a) 12 kW b) 9 kW c) 6.75 kW d) none of the above

424 The hydraulic power of a motor pump set is 8.5 kW. If the power drawn by the motor is
15.5 kW at a 89% efficiency, the pump efficiency is given by

a) 54.8% b) 61.6% c) 48.8% d) none of the above

425 For the same flow through which of the following diameter pipes, the pump will work with
maximum pressure

a) 80 mm b) 100 mm c) 120 mm d) 1400 mm

426 If inlet and outlet water temperatures of a cooling tower are 44oC and 38oC respectively and
atmospheric DBT and WBT are 40 oC and 35 oC respectively, then the effectiveness of
cooling tower is

a)54.5 % b) 66.6% c) 75% d) none of the above

427 In which of the following fans air enters and leaves the fan with no change in direction

a) forward curved b) backward curved c) radial d) propeller

428 The motor efficiency is 0.9 and the pump efficiency is 0.6.The input power to the motor
driving the pump is 28 kW. The power transmitted to the water is

a) 15.12 kW b) 28 kW c) 25.2 kW d) none of the above

429 A water pump is delivering 200 m3/hr at ambient conditions. The impeller diameter is
trimmed by 10%. The water flow at the changed conditions is

a) 220 m3/hr b) 180 m3/hr c) 162 m3/hr d) none of the above

430 The operating point in a pumping system is identified by

a) point of intersection of system curve and efficiency curve

b) point of intersection of pump curve and theoretical power curve
c) point of intersection of pump curve and system curve
d) point of intersection of NPSH curve and pump curve

431 Increasing the Cycles of Concentration (C.O.C) in circulating water in a cooling tower, the
blow down quantity will

a) increase b) decrease c) not change d) none of the above

432 At which of the following condenser temperatures, the power consumption of a vapour
compression refrigeration system will be the least

a) 26oC b) 28 oC c) 29 oC d) 25 oC

433 Which of the following ambient conditions will not evaporate maximum amount of water
in a cooling tower

a) 41oC DBT and 38oC WBT b) 38 oC DBT and 37 oC WBT

c) 36 oC DBT and 30 oC WBT d) 36oC DBT and 31 oC WBT

434 If inlet and outlet water temperatures of a cooling tower are 39oC and 33oC respectively and
atmospheric DBT and WBT are 35 oC and 28 oC respectively then the approach of cooling
tower is

a) 3oC b) 4oC c) 5oC d) 6oC

435 If flow rate is 100m3/hr and the range is 8oC for a cooling tower, then its heat load in
kCal/hr will be.

a) 800 b) 8,000 c) 80,000 d) 800,000

436 Which method uses infrared, acoustic, ultrasonic or microwave sensors for lighting control?

a) time-based control b) daylight-linked control

c) occupancy-linked control d) localized switching

437 If voltage is increased from 230 V to 250 V for a fluorescent tube light, it will result in

a) reduced power consumption b) increased power consumption

c) decreased light levels d) no change in power consumption and light levels

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438 The 5 and 7 harmonic in a 50 Hz power supply system will have:

a) voltage and current distortions with 55 Hz & 57 Hz

b) voltage and current distortions with 500 Hz & 700 Hz
c) voltage and current distortions with 250 Hz & 350 Hz
d) no voltage and current distortion at all
439 Automatic power factor controller using kVAr control, requires sensing of

a) current b) voltage c) capacitance d) both a and b

440 The COP of a vapour compression system is 3.0. If the motor draws power of 11 kW at
90% motor efficiency, the cooling effect of vapour compression system will be

a) 29.7 kW b) 37.8 kW
c) 0.36 kW d) none of the above as cooling effect is always measured in
TR

441 Which of the following can also act as a heat pump?

a) centrifugal pump b) centrifugal compressor

c) air conditioner d) none of the above

442 A slide valve is used for capacity control in which of the following refrigeration

compressors?

a) reciprocating b) centrifugal c) screw d) scroll

443 In a DG set, a 3 phase alternator is supplying on an average 100 A at 420 V and 0.9 pf to a
load. If the specific fuel consumption of this DG set is 0.30 lts/ kWh at that load, then how
much fuel is consumed while delivering generated power for one hour?

a) 11.34 litre b) 19.64 litre c) 21.82 litre d) 218.23 litre

444 The largest potential for electricity savings with variable speed drives is generally for:

a) variable torque applications b) constant torque loads

c) constant power load d) combination of above

445 The electronic ballast fitted in a tube light fitting does not have one of the following
characteristics

a) lower operational losses than conventional ballasts

 b) tuned circuit to deliver power at 28-32 KHz
c) requiring a starter
d) low temperature rise

446 Maximum demand controller is used to

a) switch off non-essential loads in a logical sequence

b) switch off essential loads in a logical sequence
c) controls the reactive power of the plant
d) all the above.

447 In a fluid coupling, connecting an induction motor and a fan

a) motor speed can be changed by the fluid coupling

b) fan speed can be changed by the fluid coupling
c) both motor and fan speed can be changed by the fluid coupling
d) none of the above is possible

448 In a "V" belt coupled fan drive, the measured speed at motor end 6" diameter pulley is 1480
rpm and that at fan end 10" diameter pulley is 820 RPM. What is the slippage loss in %?

a) 7.66 b) 8.29 c) 6.67 d) insufficient data, cannot be worked out

449 Select the incorrect statement:

a) slip ring induction motors are normally less efficient than squirrel cage induction motors

b) high speed squirrel cage induction motors are normally less efficient than low speed
Squirrel cage induction motors

c) the capacitor requirement for PF improvement at induction motor terminal increases

with decrease in rated speed of the induction motor

d) induction motor efficiency increases with increase in its rated capacity

450 Coefficient of Performance (COP) for a refrigeration compressor is given by

a) kW/TR
 b) power input to compressor (kW) / cooling effect (kW)
c) cooling effect (kW) / Power input to compressor (kW)
d) none of the above

451 For the same quantity of power handled by a distribution line, the lower the voltage

i) the higher the current drawn and higher the distribution loss
j) the lower the current drawn and lower the distribution loss
k) the lower the voltage drop and lower the distribution loss
l) the higher the voltage drop and lower the distribution loss

452 The ratio of overall maximum demand of the plant to the sum of individual maximum
demand of various equipment is ______.

a) load factor b) diversity factor c) demand factor d) maximum demand

453 Maximum demand charges for a billing cycle is calculated by the Utility based on:

a) the instantaneous demand drawn

b) the time integrated demand over the predefined recording cycle
c) the kVARh drawn per demand cycle
d) the kWh drawn during peak load period .

454 The total amount of harmonics present in the system is expressed using ___.

a) Total Harmonic Factor b) Total Harmonic Ratio

c) Total Harmonic Distortion d) Crest Factor

455 The gross efficiency of a coal based power plant with an operating gross heat rate of 2450
kCal/kWh is

a) 28.48% b) 35.10% c) 30% d) none of the above

456 The efficiency at various stages from power plant to end-use is given below: Efficiency of
power generation in a power plant is 30 %, T & D losses are 23 %, distribution loss within
the factory is 6 %, and equipment end use efficiency is 65 %. The overall cascade system
efficiency from fuel input in power generation to end-use in this case will be
 a) 2.69% b) 14.11% c) 4.21 d) none of the above

457 A 3 phase, 7.5 kW, 415 V, 15 A, 1480 RPM rated induction motor with full load efficiency
of 90% draws 5 A at rated voltage and 0.5 power factor. The percentage loading of the
motor is about

a) 21.56% b) 23.96% c) 33.33% d) none of the above

458 An induction motor installed with static PF correction capacitors across the motor terminals
got damaged along with capacitors once it was disconnected from the supply. The possible
reason among the following was

a) charging current of the capacitor was only 80% of the motor magnitising current
b) motor PF was over corrected or critically corrected (unity power factor)
c) motor was oversized
d) motor was undersized

459 A 4-pole squirrel cage induction motor operates with 1% slip at full load. What is the
approximate full load RPM of motor you may expect at a grid frequency of 49.5 Hz ?

a) 1485 b) 1470 c) 1500 d) none of the above

460 The power factor of an induction motor

a) increases with increase in motor loading b) decreases with increase in motor loading
c) is independent of motor loading d) increases with decrease in motor
loading

461 Which of the following pipe fittings used in compressed air pipe line offers maximum
resistance

a) Gate Valve in open condition b) Return bend c) Elbow d) Tee 90o long
bend
462 An induction motor rated for 15 kW and 93% efficiency, operating at full load at the rated
parameters condition, will

a) deliver 15 kW b) deliver 16.12 kW c) draw 15 kW d) draw 13.95 kW

463 Modest flow variation, from 100% to 80%, in a centrifugal fan is achieved more efficiently
with which of the following flow control methods

a) inlet damper b) outlet damper c) inlet guide vanes d) none of the above

464 A 200 cfm compressor has a loading and unloading period of 10 seconds and 20 seconds
respectively during a compressed air leakage test. The air leakage in the compressed air
system would be

a) 20.3 cfm b) 42.1 cfm c) 66.6 cfm d) 132.8 cfm

465 Select the correct Statement: The advantage of PF improvement by capacitor addition in an
electric network is

a) apparent power component of the network is reduced

b) active power component of the network is reduced
c) I2R power losses are reduced in the system from the point of installation to the load end
d) voltage level at the load end is not improved

466 A 500 cfm reciprocating compressor was earlier operating at load - unload pressure setting
of 6.0 kg/cm2g and 7.5 kg/cm2g which was changed to 6.0 to 6.5. kg/cm2g respectively for
the same end use conditions. This change with respect to previous situation will result in

a) decreased unloading cycle time of the compressor

b) increased loading cycle time of the compressor
c) increased energy consumption of the compressor
d) decreased leakage loss in air distribution system

467 If the energy efficiency ratio (Watt/Watt) of a split air conditioner is 2.3, then power
consumed by it per ton of refrigeration will be

a) 1.53 kW b) 0.66 kW c) 2.3 kW d) none of the above

468 With increase in the suction lift from open wells, the delivery flow rate

a) increases b) decreases c) remains same d) none of the above

469 The refrigeration load in TR when 84 litre/minute of water is cooled from 21oC to 15 oC is
about

a) 0.166 b) 1.66 c) 16.66 d) 10

470 The COP of a vapour compression refrigeration system is 3.5. If the motor delivers power
of 10.8 kW at its shaft with a 90% motor efficiency, the cooling effect of vapour
compression system will be

a) 34 kW b) 37.8 kW
c) 0.36 kW d) none of the above as cooling effect is always measured in TR

471 In a variable speed drive using hydraulic coupling

a) motor speed changes b) driven equipment speed changes

c) both a & b d) neither a nor b

472 A fan with 30 cm pulley diameter is driven by a 1480 rpm motor through a v-belt system. If
the motor pulley is reduced from 20 cm to 18 cm at the same motor rpm and fan pulley
diameter, the fan speed will reduced by

a) 247 rpm b) 888 rpm c) 98 rpm d) none of the above

473 Which of the following is wrong?

a) Pump raises an incompressible fluid to a higher level of pressure or head.

b) Compressor raises a compressible fluid to a higher level of pressure.
c) Blower moves gas volumes with moderate increase of pressure.
d) Pump raises relatively compressible fluid to a higher level of pressure or head.

474 As per the fan laws, by reducing the fan RPM by 10% , the fan power requirement:

a) decreases by 27% b) decreases by 19% c) does not change d) decreases by 73%

475 A centrifugal fan is operating at 800 RPM developing a flow of 3000 Nm3/hr at a static
pressure of 600 mmWC. If the fan speed is reduced to 600 RPM, the static pressure will
become:

a) 450 mmWC b) 519.6 mmWC c) 337.5 mmWC d) none of the above

476 The operating point in a pumping system is identified by

a) point of intersection of system curve and efficiency curve

b) point of intersection of pump curve and theoretical power curve
c) point of intersection of pump curve and system curve
d) none of the above

477 It is acceptable to run pumps in parallel provided their_________ are similar

a) suction heads b) discharge heads c) closed valve heads d) none of the above

478 Small diameter by-pass lines are installed in pumps some times to _____.

a) save energy b) control pump delivery head

c) prevent pump running at zero flow d) reduce pump power consumption

479 There are four pumps working against the same friction heads. For which of the following
static heads, the variable speed drive will be most economical. (assume magnitude of flow
variation and the number of time it varies is same for all the situations and VSD application
can be considered)

a) Pump A - 0 m b) Pump B - 10 m c) Pump C - 20 m d) Pump D - 25 m

480 A pump with 200 mm impeller is delivering a flow of 120 m3/hr. If the flow is to be
reduced to 100 m3/hr by trimming the impeller, what should be the approximate impeller
size?

a) 167 mm b) 138mm c) 60mm d) none of the above

481 If flow rate is 10 m3/hr and the range is 8 oC for a cooling tower, then its heat load in
kCal/hr will be.

a) 80 b) 800 c) 8,000 d) 80,000

482 When you do a walk through energy audit of a cooling tower which salient parameter will
you quickly spot check for its water cooling performance?

a) makeup water tap is on or off b) hot water entry temperature to the cooling tower
c) cooling tower fan is on or off d) cold well and ambient wet bulb temperature

483 Natural draft cooling towers are mainly used in ____.

a) steel industry b) automobile industry c) process industry d) power stations

484 Which of the following is correct statement in the case of cooling towers:

a)"Range" is the difference between the cooling tower water inlet and ambient wet bulb
temperature.
b) "Approach" is the difference between the cooling tower outlet cold water temperature
and hot inlet water temperature.
c) "Range" is the only indicator of cooling tower performance.
d) Cooling tower capacity is expressed as heat rejected in Ton of Refrigeration (TR)

485 Which of the following is incorrect statement?

a) Inadequate cooling in after-coolers causes more condensation in air receivers and

distribution lines
b) Performance of inter-coolers have no effect on work of compression
c) In a battery of air compressors in operation, the compressor with lower part load power
consumption should be modulated.
d) For the same capacity, a compressor consumes more power at higher delivery pressure

486 Name the fan which is more suitable for high pressure application

a) propeller type fan b) tube-axial fan

c) backward curved centrifugal fan d) forward curved centrifugal fan
487 The basic functions of an electronic ballast fitted to a fluorescent tube light exclude one of
the following

a) to stabilize the gas discharge b) to supply power to the lamp at supply frequency
c) to ignite the tube light d) to supply power to the lamp at very high frequency

488 Energy savings potential of variable torque applications compared to constant torque
application is:

a) higher b) lower c) equal d) none of the above

489 In a DG set, a 3 phase alternator is loaded at 450 A, at 415 volts and 0.85 PF. If the specific
fuel consumption of this DG set is 0.25 lts/ kWh at that load, then how much fuel is
consumed while delivering generated power for one hour.

a) 39.68 litre b) 80.86 litre c) 68.74 litre d) none of the above

490 Slip ring induction motors, in general, have a …… design efficiency in comparison with
the squirrel cage induction motors for similar ratings

a) lower b) higher c) same d) none of the above

491 A power factor capacitor designed for 10 kVAr at 415 V was found to be operating at 405
V. The effective capacity of the capacitor would be

a) 9.75 kVAr b) 10 kVAr c) 9.52 kVAr d) none of the above

492 Which combination of readings as indicated by the panel mounted instruments of a DG set
would give the indications of proper capacity utilisation of diesel engine and generator?

a) kW & Voltage b) kVA & kVAr c) kW & kVA d) none of the above

493 Among the following electrical equipment _______ has the highest design efficiency

a) synchronous motor b) DC shunt motor c) induction motor d) transformer

494 The surface area of heat exchange in a cooling tower is enhanced by

a) fill media b) louvers c) drift eliminator d) cold water basin

495 How many units per liter will be available from a DG set if the operating efficiency is
40%? The calorific value of diesel is 10,000 kCal per liter

a) 3.50 b) 6.98
c) cannot be worked out as DG set loading is not indicated d) 4.65

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496 The 5 and 7 harmonic in a 50 Hz power environment will have:

a) voltage and current distortions with 55 Hz & 57 Hz

b) voltage and current distortions with 500 Hz & 700 Hz
c) voltage and current distortions with 250 Hz & 350 Hz
d) no voltage and current distortion at all

497 The source of maximum harmonics among the following in a plant power system could be:

a) 100 CFL lamps of 11 W to 25 W b) 500 kW, 3 Phase, 415 V, 50 Hz resistance

furnace
c) 5 kVA UPS for computer system d) Variable Frequency Drive for 225 kW motive
load

498 Which of the following are emerging technological solutions in electric power distribution
system?

a) Intelligent meters for improved system operation and customer relationship management
b) Intelligent or “smart meters” to replace older systems to allow customers a clear picture
of their energy use profile,
c) SCADA system to control and data acquisition for complete T&D system
d) all the above

499 Which of the following options reduces the electricity consumption in lighting system in a
wide spread plant?

a) installing separate lighting transformer and maintaining optimum voltage

b) maintaining 260 V for the lighting circuit with 220 V rated lamps
c) replacing 150 W HPSV lamps with 250 W HPMV lamps
 d) none of the above

500 Capacitors with automatic power factor controller when installed in a plant

a) reduces active power drawn from grid b) reduces the reactive power drawn from grid
c) reduces the voltage of the plant d) increases the load current of the plant

501 Select the wrong statement:

a) lower the heat rate of a power generating unit, higher is the generation efficiency.
b) one kilo Watt hour of electrical energy being equivalent to 3600 kilo Joules of thermal
energy
c) „Heat Rate‟ is directly proportional to the efficiency of power generation.
d) design „Heat Rate‟ of a 210 MW thermal generating unit is higher than that of a 110
MW thermal generating unit.

502 If power factor is improved from PF1 to PF2 then the reduction in distribution losses in an
electric network is proportional to :

a) ratio of PF1 to PF2 b) square root of (PF1/PF2)

c) square of (PF1/PF2) d) none of the above

503 In the BEE labeling programme for distribution transformers, the total transformer losses at

a) 50% and 100% loading have been defined.

b) only 50% loading have been defined.
c) only 100% loading have been defined.
d) 25%, 50% and 100% loading have been defined.

504 A 5 kVAr, 415 V rated power factor capacitor was found to be having 5.5 kVAr operating
capacity. The operating supply voltage at the same supply frequency would approximately
be

a) 400 V b) 415 V c) 435 V d) none of the above

505 Busbar Voltages at the main electrical panel were balanced but at the following Motor
Control Circuit (MCC), fitted with PF Correction capacitors, the voltages were unbalanced
by about 3%. The possible reason for this could be

a) motors connected to MCC were operating at partial loads

b) motors connected to MCC were overloaded
c) excessive kVAr of Capacitors than required at MCC
d) blown fuse in one phase of the 3 phase capacitor bank connected to the MCC.

506 The iron losses in a transformer are proportional to :

a) kVA load b) square of kVA load

c) cube of kVA load d) none of the above

507 The synchronous speed (rpm) of a 2 pole induction motor at 49.5 Hz supply frequency is :

a) 3000 b) 2970 c) 1500 d) none of the above

508 kW rating indicated on the name plate of an induction motor indicates

a) rated input of the motor b) maximum input power which the motor can draw
c) rated output of the motor d) maximum instantaneous input power of the motor

509 A 7.5 kW, 415 V, 14.0 A, 1480 RPM, three phase rated squirrel cage induction motor, after
decoupling from the driven equipment, was found to be drawing 3.5 A at no load. The
current drawn by the motor at no load is high because of

a) very high supply frequency at the time of no load test b) faulty ammeter reading
c) very poor power factor as the load is almost inductive d) loose motor terminal
connections

510 A six pole induction motor operating at 49.6 Hz, with 980 RPM actual speed , will have
operating % slip of

a) 1.21% b) 2% c) 0% d) none of the above

511 The total loss for a transformer loading at 60% and with no load and full load losses of 3
kW and 25 kW respectively, is

a) 3 kW b) 12 kW c) 18 kW d) 25 kW

512 Eff1 (as per IS 12615:2004) induction motor is

a) endorsed by BEE as high efficiency label b) having same efficiency as of Eff2

c) having less efficiency than Eff 2 motor d) not covered in BEE labeling scheme for
motors

513 Select the incorrect statement

a) required PF capacitor kVAr at induction motor terminal increases with decrease in speed
of the motor
b) PF capacitor improves power factor from the point of installation back to the load side.
c) induction motor efficiency increases with increase in its rated capacity
d) The largest potential for electricity savings with variable speed drives is generally in
variable torque applications

514 The adsorption material used in an adsorption air dryer is

a) calcium chloride b) magnesium chloride

c) activated alumina and silica gel d) potassium chloride

515 In a textile mill, two 150 cfm belt driven reciprocating compressors are seen to be working
constantly with a loading time of 20 seconds and unloading time of 30 seconds. The best
economic option for energy savings would be:

a) switch off one compressor

b) switch off one compressor and reduce motor pulley size of the other compressor
appropriately
c) adopt variable speed drive for one of the compressors
d) none of the above

516 Which of the following pipe fittings used in compressed air pipeline offers maximum
resistance

a) Gate Valve b) Tee 90 deg long bend c) Elbow d) Return bend

517 A package air conditioner of 5 TR capacity delivers a cooling effect of 4 TR. If EER
(W/W) is 2.90, the power in kW drawn by compressor would be:

a) 4.85 b) 1.38 c) 1.724 d) none of the above

518 In an air washer of textile humidification system airflow of 3000 m3/h at 25

o
C and 10% relative humidity is humidified to 60% relative humidity by adding water
through spray nozzles. The specific humidity of air at inlet and outlet are 0.002 kg/kg and
0.0062 kg/kg respectively .The amount of water required in kg/hr is

a) 14.9 b) 6 c) 10 d) none of the above

519 In a vapour compression refrigeration system, the component where the refrigerant fluid
experiences no heat loss or gain is

a) compressor b) condenser c) expansion valve d) evaporator

520 The refrigeration load in TR when 20 m3/hr of water is cooled from 13 oC to 8 oC is about

a) 33 b) 80.3 c) 39.6 d) none of the above

521 In an engine room 15 m long, 10 m wide and 4 m high, ventilation requirement in m 3/hr for
20 air changes/hr is:

a) 6000 b) 9000 c) 12000 d) none of the above

522 The specific ratio as defined by ASME and used in differentiating fans, blowers and
compressors, is given by

a) discharge pressure/suction pressure b) suction pressure/discharge

pressure
c) discharge pressure/ (suction pressure + discharge pressure)
d) suction pressure/ (suction pressure + discharge pressure)

523 Friction loss in a piping system carrying fluid is proportional to

a) fluid flow b) (fluid flow)2 c) 1/fluid flow d) 1/(fluid flow)2

524 The efficiency of backward-inclined fans compared to forward curved fans is__

a) lower b) higher c) same d) none of the above

525 For centrifugal fans, the relation between shaft input Power (kW) and Speed (N) is given
by

2 3
kW1 N kW1 N kW1 N
a) = 1 b) = 12 c) = 13 d) none of the above
kW2 N 2 kW2 N 2 kW2 N 2

526 The value, by which the pressure in the pump suction exceeds the liquid vapour pressure, is
expressed as

a) static head b) dynamic head c)suction head d) net positive suction head
available

527 In a pumping system the static head is 10 m and the dynamic head is 15 m. If the pump
speed is doubled, then the total head will be

a) 50 m b) 70 m c) 40 m d) none of the above

528 The advantage of installing a dedicated servo transformer for lighting feeders is;

i) "Voltage" fluctuations in lighting circuit can be minimized by isolating from the power
feeders.
j) reduction of voltage related problems, which in turn increases the efficiency of the
lighting system.
k)with proper control device “over voltage” that might occur during lean load or off-peak
can be avoided, in turn less energy consumption and improved lamp life can be
achieved
l) all the above

529 Parallel operation of two identical fans in a ducted system

a) will double the flow b) will double the fan static pressure
c) will increase flow by more than two times d) will not double the flow
530 The COP of a vapour compression refrigeration system is 3.0. If the compressor motor
output is 9.555 kW, the tonnage (TR) of the refrigeration system is

a) 8.15 b) 28.665 c) 3 d) none of the above

531 A cooling tower is said to be performing well when:

a) range is close to zero b) approach is close to zero

c) approach is more than design values d) range is equal to approach

532 A process fluid at 40 m3/hr, with a density of 0.95, is flowing in a heat exchanger and is to
be cooled from 35 oC to 29 oC. The fluid specific heat is 0.78 kCal/kg. If the chilled water
range across the heat exchanger is 4 oC, the chilled water flow rate is

a) 44.46 m3/hr b) 40 m3/hr c) 35 m3/hr d) none of the above

533 Input power to the motor driving a pump is 30 kW. The motor efficiency is 0.9. The power
transmitted to the water is 16.2 kW. The pump efficiency is

a) 54% b) 60% c) 90% d) none of the above

534 The most energy intensive dryer among the following

a) refrigeration b) desiccant (heat of compression)

c) desiccant (heatless purge) d) desiccant (blower reactivated)

535 The illuminance is 10 lm/m² from a lamp at 1 meter distance. The illuminance at half the
distance will be

a) 40 lm/m² b) 10 lm/m² c) 5 lm/m² d) none of the above

536 Harmonics are generated by

a) energy efficient motors b) transformers

c) eddy current drives d) variable frequency drives
537 The main precaution to be taken care by the waste heat recovery device manufacturer to
prevent the problem in a DG set during operation is:

a) temperature rise b) back pressure

c) over loading of waste heat recovery tubes d) turbulence of exhaust gases

538 The lamp which gives 10% visible radiation is

a) CFL b) flourescent tube light c) HPSV d) incandescent lamp

539 The electronic ballast in lighting application does not have one of the following
characteristics

a) lower operational losses than conventional ballasts

b) tuned circuit to deliver power at 28-32 kHz
c) requiring a starter
d) low temperature rise

540 The lumens output varies from _______ Lumens/Watt in case of White LED lamps.

a) 30-50 b) 75-125 c) 101-175 d) 67-121

541 A fan is operating at 970 RPM developing a flow of 3000 Nm3/hr. at a static pressure of
650 mmWC. If the speed is reduced to 700 RPM, the static pressure (mmWC) developed
will be

a) 388.5 b) 244.3 c) 469 d) none of the above

542 The blowdown quantity required in cooling towers is given by

a) evaporation loss/ (cycle of concentration –1)

b) (cycle of concentration –1)/ evaporation loss
c) evaporation loss/ (1 - cycle of concentration)
d) evaporation loss/ (cycle of concentration +1)
543 A hotel building has four floors each of 1000 m2 area. If the Lighting Power Density ( LPD)
is 10.8 W/m2, the interior lighting power allowance for the hotel building is

a)10800 W b) 21600 W c) 43200 W d) none of the above

544 A DG set is generating 900 kVA at 0.8 PF. If the specific fuel consumption of this DG set
is 0.3 lts/ kWh at that load, then how much fuel is consumed while delivering generated
power for one hour.

a) 270 litres b) 300 litres c) 216 litres d) none of the above

546 Energy Performance Index (EPI) kWh/m2 /yr is calculated based on

a) total building annual electrical energy consumption/ built up area

b) total building annual electrical energy consumption/ carpet area
c) total building annual electrical energy consumption for HVAC & lighting/ built up area
d) none of the above

547 Two most important electrical parameters, which are to be monitored on generator panel,
among the following, for safe operation of a Diesel generator set are:

a) voltage and ampere b) kVA and ampere c) power factor and voltage d) kW and
kVA

548 Which of the following is not a climate zone as per ECBC classification?

a) hot-dry b) warm-humid c) cold d) cold-humid

549 The T2,T5,T8 and T12 fluorescent tube light are categorized based on

a) diameter of the tube b) length of the tube

c) both diameter and length of the tube d) none of the above

550 Select the feature which does not apply to energy efficient motors by design:

a) energy efficient motors last longer

b) starting torque for efficient motors may be lower than for standard motors
c) energy efficient motors have high slips which results in speeds about 1% lower than
 standard motors
d) energy efficient motors have low slips which results in speeds about 1% higher than
standard motors

551 In a 22 kV feeder, if the voltage is raised from 22 kV to 66 kV for the same loading
conditions, the voltage drop in the same feeder system would be lowered to

a) 1/2 b) 1/3 c) 1/9 d) unpredictable value

552 Normally, the efficiency of distribution transformer at full load varies anywhere between

a) 96 to 99 % b) 80 to 85 % c) 60 to 70% d) 50%- 60%

553 What is the reduction in distribution loss if the current flowing through the distribution
line is reduced by 10%?

a)10% b) 90% c) 19% d) 81%

554 Power factor is the ratio of

a) kVAr/kW b) (kW2+kVAr2)1/2/kW

c) kW/ (kW2+kVAr2)1/2 d) kVAr/ (kW2+kVAr2)1/2

555 The electricity bill shows an average power factor of 0.72 with an average kW demand of
627. How much kVAr is required to improve the power factor to 0.95? (Given Data: tan 01
= 0.964,tan 02 = 0.329)

a) 398 b) 144 c) 95 d) 627

556 Where transformer loading is known, the actual transformer loss at a given load can
be computed as:

a) No Load Loss+ (Actual kVA Load/rated kVA) X Load Loss

b) No Load Loss+ (Actual kVA Load/rated kVA)2 X Load Loss
c) No Load Loss+ (Actual kVA Load/rated kVA) X Load Loss2
d ) [No Load Loss+{ (Actual kVA Load/rated kVA) X Load Loss}]2
557 Direct current motors are used in special applications where

a) high torque starting or where smooth acceleration over a broad speed range is required.
b) low torque starting or where steady acceleration over a narrow speed range is required.
c) normal torque starting or where high acceleration over a broad speed range is required.
d) low torque starting or where smooth acceleration over a broad speed range is required.

558 A 3-phase, 415 volts, 50 Hz, 100 kW, 6 pole squirrel cage induction motor with a rated
slip of 2% will have a full load rotor speed of

(a) 1470 rpm (b) 980 rpm (c) 1020 rpm (d) none of the above

559 In an induction motor the loss which is independent of motor load

a) I2R loss of stator b) I2R loss of rotor c) friction and windage loss d) all of the above

560 Rewinding can affect which of the following factors that contribute to deterioration in
motor efficiency:

a) winding and slot design and winding material selection

b) heat applied to strip windings, damage the insulation between laminations,
thereby increasing eddy current losses
c) change in the air gap may affect power factor and output torque
d) all the above

561 If measured Line Current of a 3 phase induction motor is 25.98 A, what will be the
Phase Current?

a) 15 A b) 45 A c) 8.96 A d) 30 A

562 The efficiency of compressed air system is around

a) 90% b) 60% c) 50% d) 10%

563
The basic function of air dryer in a compressed air system is to
a) remove remaining traces of moisture after the aftercooler
b ) store and smoothen pulsating air output
c) reduce the temperature of the air before it enters the next state to increase efficiency
d) prevent dust from entering compressor

564
Select the correct statement for reciprocating air compressors:
o
a) for every 4 C drop in the inlet air temperature, the increase in energy consumption is by
1%.
b) for every 4
oC rise in the inlet air temperature, the decrease in energy consumption is by
1%
c) for every 4
oC rise in the inlet air temperature, the increase in energy consumption is by
1%
d) the energy consumption remains same irrespective of inlet air temperature

565
Which of the following parameters is not required for evaluating volumetric efficiency
of the compressor?
a) FAD b) Cylinder bore diameter c) Stroke length d) Power input

566
Which of the following will not occur if a reciprocating compressor is operated at a
lower discharge pressure?
a) lower power consumption
b) less load on the piston rods and hence reduced maintenance costs
c) lower leakage losses
d) lower free air delivery than rated

567 Which type of energy efficient dryer can be opted if a user in a plant requires compressed
air at a dew point of -40°C ?

a) heatless purge type dryer b) heat of compression dryer

c) aftercooler d) refrigerant dryers
568 A 1.5 TR room air conditioner having EER (W/W) of 3.0 , will draw input power of kW

a) 1.75 b) 3.00 c) 1.50 d) 2.00

569 Identify the wrong statement from the following regarding Vapour Compression
Refrigeration system

a) condenser rejects heat to atmosphere

b) evaporator removes heat from process or space
c) compressor sends superheated vapor to condenser
d) high pressure sub-cooled liquid refrigerant returns back to evaporator

570 The head developed by a centrifugal pump is not directly proportional to

a) Impeller diameter b) Shaft speed

c) Number of impellers d) Diameter of discharge port

571 Which of the following is incorrect in the case of cooling towers

a)"Range" is the difference between the cooling tower water inlet and outlet temperature.
b) "Approach" is the difference between the cooling tower outlet cold water temperature
and ambient wet bulb temperature.
d)'Range' is a better indicator of cooling tower performance.
e) Cooling capacity is the heat rejected in kCal/hr or TR

572 Identify the correct statement:

a) the Specific Ratio of Compressors is higher than Blowers

b) the Specific Ratio of Fans is higher than Blowers
c) the Specific Ratio of Compressors is lower than Fans
d) the Specific Ratio of Blowers is higher than Compressors

573 Decreasing the rpm of a fan at partial loading by 10% results in:

a) decrease of 10% in flow rate and decrease of 27% in power requirement

b) decrease of 10% in flow rate and decrease of 19% in power requirement
c) decrease of 10% in flow rate and increase of 10% in power requirement
increase of 10% in flow rate and no appreciable change in power requirement
574
The power drawn by a centrifugal fan is
a) inversely proportional to fan efficiency b) directly proportional to fan efficiency

c) inversely proportional to static pressure d) inversely proportional to flow rate

575 The frictional loss in a piping system is proportional to

d) a) flow b) flow2 c) 1/flow d) 1/flow2

576 For the same flow, through which of the following diameter pipes, the pump will work with
maximum pressure?

a) 100 mm b) 150 mm c) 200 mm d) 250 mm

577 It is possible to run pumps in parallel if their are similar.

a) suction heads b) discharge heads c) closed valve heads d) none of the

above

578 Input power to the motor driving a pump is 20 kW. The motor efficiency is 0.9 and
pump efficiency is 0.7. The power transmitted to the water is

a) 12.6 kW b) 18.0 kW c) 14.0 kW d) 31.75 kW

579 Small by-pass lines are installed in pumps some times to .

a) increase flow b) control pump delivery head

c) prevent pump running at zero flow d) reduce pump power consumption

580 The refrigeration load in TR when 10 m3/hr of water is cooled from a 15 oC to 7 oC is about

a) 10 b) 8 c) 26.5 d) none of the

above
581 The order of movement of thermal energy in HVAC system is:

a) Indoor air - Chilled water - Refrigerant-Condenser water- Cooling tower

b) Chilled water - Indoor air - Refrigerant-Cooling tower - Condenser water
c) Indoor air - Condenser water - Chilled water - Cooling tower - Refrigerant
Indoor air - Chilled water – Refrigerant - Cooling tower - Condenser water

582 In a cooling tower,

Statement A: Surface of heat exchange is the surface area of the water droplets, which is in

583 contact with air.

Statement B: Area of heat exchange is the surface area of the fill sheets, which is in
contact with air.

a) statements A & B are false b) statement A is True & B is false

d) c) statements A & B are True d) statement A is false & B is True

584 If the evaporation loss is 16 m3 /hr per cell and Cycles of Concentration is 3, the blow
down requirement in m3 /hr per cell of a cooling tower:

a) 8 b) 5.33 c) 4 d) 2

585 Cycles of Concentration (C.O.C) of a cooling tower will depend on

a) TDS in circulating water b) TDS in make-up water

c) both a & b d) none of the above

586 The Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) of window of a building is 0.30. This means:

a) That the window allows 70 % of the sun's heat to pass through into interior of the
buildings
b) That the window allows 30 % of the sun's heat to pass through into the building
interior
c) That 70 % of the sun's heat is incident on the window
That the window reflects back to exterior a minimum of 30 % of the sun's heat
587 FRP fans consume less energy than aluminium fans because

a) they are lighter b) they have better efficiencies

c) they encounter less system resistance d) they deliver less air flow

588 The hydraulic power in a pumping system depends on

a) motor efficiency b) pump efficiency

d) c) both motor and pump efficiency d) none of the above

589 The most energy intensive heat transfer loop of a Vapour Compression Refrigeration
System is:

a) Indoor air loop b) Chilled water loop

c) Refrigerant loop d) Condenser water loop

590 The efficiency of a pump does not depend on

a) suction head b) discharge head c) motor efficiency

d) density of fluid

591 The power factor of a squirrel cage induction motor

a) decreases at low motor loading b) decreases at high motor loading

c) remains constant and is independent of load d) cannot be predicted

592 The slip of a synchronous motor will be

a) more than the induction motor b) less than the induction motor
c) zero d) load dependent

593 In BEE Star labeled distribution transformers, which of following losses are defined?

a) total loss at 50% and 100% loading b) total loss at 75 % loading

c) total loss at 75% and 100% loading d) total loss at 100% loading
594 To optimize the voltage level fed to the lighting feeder, the best option is to install.

a) servo stabilizer for lighting feeder b) "exclusive" transformer for lighting

c) microprocessor based controllers d) high frequency (HF) electronic ballasts

595 Which one of the following device will help to eliminate the hunting problems normally
associated with capacitor switching?

a) Intelligent Power Factor Controller b) maximum demand controller

c) soft starter d) eddy current drives

596 Which one of the following is an incorrect statement?

a) fluorescent lamp is an electric discharge lamp

b) electronic ballasts make use of semi-conductor devices
c) electronic ballasts have very low internal loss
fluorescent lamps can produce light by direct connection to the power source

597 A 2500 MW super thermal power station generated 15786 million units in the year 2011-
12. Its Plant Load Factor (PLF) is:

a) 60% b) 65% c) 72% d) 79%

598 Which of the following statements is not true of maximum demand controller

a) switches off non-essential loads in Logical sequence.

b) alarm is sounded when demand approaches a preset value.
c) voltage level is closely regulated
d) plant equipment selected for the load management can be programmed

599 The main reason for using Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) for capacity control in
electrical motor driven centrifugal fans with fluctuating load is :

a) improved power quality

b) fan capacity is proportional to its speed whereas the power drawn by the fan is
proportional to the cube of its speed
c) improved power factor
precise closed loop process control
600 Select the incorrect statement:

a) harmonics occur as spikes at intervals which are multiples of the supply frequency
b) harmonics are multiples of the fundamental frequency
c) induction motors are the major sources of harmonics
d) transformers operating near saturation level create harmonics

601 The gross efficiency of a coal based power generating unit with a gross heat rate of
2490 kcal/kWh is

a) 40% b) 34.5 % c) 33.3% d) 45.2%

602 The efficiencies of a power plant and transmission systems are 40%, and 97% respectively.
The percentage loss of the distribution system of the same network is 23% . The
cascade efficiency of generation ,transmission and distribution system is given by

a)8,92 % b) 29.87% c) 40 % d) 23%

603 The rating of power factor correction capacitors at induction motor terminals should be

a) 90% of no load magnetizing kVAr of induction motor

b)100 % of no load magnetizing kVAr of induction motor
c) 80% of no load magnetizing kVAr of induction motor
d) none of the above

604 Select the correct statement: Power factor

a) is the ratio of active and reactive power

b) is the ratio of reactive and apparent power c)
is the ratio of active and apparent power
d) of a pure inductive and capacitive load is unity

605 The Energy Performance Index (EPI) of a building as per Energy Conservation Building
Code (ECBC) and as defined in the Energy Conservation Act,2001 is:

a) kWh per square meter per year b) kWh per square meter
c) kW per square meter d) kWh per year
606 If the maximum demand is 3500 kVA at 0.88 p.f., the maximum demand will reduce
by kVA if PF is improved to 0.98 :

a) 3143 b) 357 c) 3897 d) maximum demand will not reduce

607 The performance of rewinding of an induction motor can be assessed by which of the
following factors?

a) no load current b) stator resistance per phase

c) load current d) both no load current and stator resistance per phase

608 For a synchronous speed of 1500 rpm, at a given mains frequency of 50 Hz, the
induction motor will have number of poles.

a) 8 b) 6 c) 4 d) 2

609 A 7.5 kW, 415 V, 14.5 A, 1460 RPM rated 3 phase induction motor with full load
efficiency of 90%, draws 9.1 A and 4.6 kW of input power. The percentage loading of the
motor is about

a) 55.2 % b) 61.3 % c) 67.5 % d) none of the above

610 The power input to a rotor of three phase induction motor is 42.3 kW. If the induction
motor is operating at a slip of 1.30 % the total mechanical power developed will be :

a) 42.3 kW b) 41.75 kW c) 5.48 kW d) 47.79 kW

611 If the apparent power drawn over a recording cycle of 30 minutes is 5000 kVA for 0.5
minutes, 3400 kVA for 20 minutes and 1800 for 9.5 minutes, the MD recorder will
compute MD as

a) 5000 kVA b) 3400 kVA c) 2920 kVA d) 1800 kVA

612 The rating of the p.f correction capacitors at motor terminals for a 37 kW, 2 poles
induction motor will be in comparison to the same sized induction motor of 6
poles
 a) more b) less c) same d) sometime less or more

613 Which parameters need to be measured to assess the percentage loading of a motor by slip
method neglecting voltage correction?

a) motor speed b) synchronous speed

c) operating motor speed and frequency d) operating current

614 Isothermal power of a compressor depends on

a) absolute intake pressure b) pressure ratio

c) free air delivered d) all of the above

615 Reduction in the delivery pressure of an air compressor working at 7 bar, by 1 bar would
reduce the power consumption by

a) 2 – 3 % b) 4 - 5 % c) 6 - 10 % d) none of the above

616 Which of the following is correct for air compressors?

a) for every 5.5oC drop in the inlet air temperature, the increase in energy
consumption is by 2%
b) for every 4oC rise in the inlet air temperature, the increase in energy
consumption is by 1%
c) for every 4oC rise in the inlet air temperature, the decrease in energy
consumption is by 1%
d) the energy consumption remains same irrespective of inlet air temperature

617 The Free Air Delivery of a reciprocating air compressor is directly proportional to

a) speed b) pressure c) volume d) all of the above

618 Which of these desiccant compressed air dryers uses dry compressed air for
regenerating the desiccant?

a) blower reactivated type b) heatless purge type

c) heat of compression type d) all of the above

619 The unit of specific humidity in a psychrometric chart is

a) grams moisture/kg of dry air b) moisture percentage in air

c) grams moisture/kg of air d) all of the above

620 The COP of a vapour compression refrigeration system is 3.1 If the motor draws power of
9.3 kW at an operating efficiency of 88%, the tonnage of refrigeration system is about

a) 8.2 b) 9.3 c) 7.2 d) none of the above

621 Chilled water enters an evaporator at 100C and leaves at 60C. The flow rate of chilled
water was measured as 200 m3/hr. The tons of refrigeration capacity is

a) 265 b) 200 c) 661 d) 2.65

622 In an air conditioning system analysis which one temperature is sufficient to determine
the enthalpy of air?

a) dry bulb temperature b) wet bulb temperature

c) ambient temperature d) none of the above

623 The head generated by a centrifugal pump is:

a) independent of the density of the liquid being pumped

b) directly proportional to the density of the liquid being pumped
c) inversely proportional to the density of the liquid being pumped
d) proportional to the square of the density of the liquid being pumped

624 The driving force for refrigeration in a vapour absorption refrigeration system is

a) mechanical energy b) electrical energy

c) thermal energy d) chemical energy
625 Which of the following happens to air when it is cooled through evaporation process?

a) humidity ratio of the air decreases

b) dry bulb temperature of air decreases
c) dry bulb temperature of air increases
d) enthalpy of outlet air is less than enthalpy of inlet air

626 The relation between COP and kW/TR for a refrigeration system is given by

a) kW/TR = 3.516/COP b) kW/TR = COP /3.516

c) kW/TR = 860/COP d) none of the above

627 In which of the following fans the air does not change flow direction from suction to
discharge?

a) tube axial fan b) vane axial fan c) propeller fan d) all of the above

628 The parameter used by ASME to classify fans, blowers and compressors is

a) volume ratio b) specific ratio c) blade ratio d) impeller ratio

629 The pressure to be considered for calculating the power required for centrifugal fans is

a) vapour pressure b) dynamic pressure

c) total static pressure d) velocity pressure

630 The inclined manometer connected to a pitot tube is used for measuring which pressure in a
gas stream?

a) velocity b) static c) total d) all of the above

631 If the power drawn by the motor driving a pump is 20 kW at a 91% efficiency, and the
hydraulic power of a motor pump set is 12.5 kW, the pump efficiency will be

a) 68.7% b) 62.5% c) 56.8% d) none of the above

632 Which of the following is not true for impeller trimming?

a) pressure diameter b) head diameter2

c) power diameter3 d) flow diameter

633 If the speed of the pump is doubled, power goes up by

a) 2 times b) 6 times c) 8 times d) 4 times

634 The preferred method of flow control for reducing pump flow permanently in a pumping
system is-------

a) throttling b) speed control c) impeller trimming d) none of the above

635
A water pump is delivering 20 m3/hr at ambient conditions. The impeller diameter is
trimmed by 10%. This will reduce the pump discharge by

a) 18 m3/hr b) 2 m3/hr c) 0.2 m3/hr d) none of the above

636 Increasing the suction pipe diameter in a pumping system will

a) reduce NPSHA b) increase NPSHA

c) decrease NPSHR d) increase NPSHR

637
The range of a cooling tower with inlet and outlet temperature as 41o C and 32o C
respectively and wet bulb temperature as 29o is

a) 9oC b) 3oC c) 29oC d) 12oC

638 Find the correct equation, if M = makeup water (from the mains water supply), E =
losses due to evaporation, B = losses due to blow-down and D = drift losses of a cooling
tower:

a) M = E + B + D b) M = E + B - D c) M = E - B + D d) M = E - B - D
639
If the wet bulb temperature of air is 380C, then its relative humidity in % is

a) 38 % b) 90% c) 100% d) insufficient data

640
For a cooling tower if blowdown is 10 m3 /hour and Cycles of Concentration (CoC) is 2.5
the evaporation loss is equal to:

a) 25 m3/hour b) 15 m3/ hour c) 0.25 m3/hour d) 6.67 m3/hour

641 If the metered kWh is 95, kVAh is 100 and kVARh is 31, the power factor will be:

a) 0.95 b) 0.61 c) 0.69 d) unity

642 In T-5 Fluorescent Lamp, “5” is indicative of:

a) Tube diameter b) 5 watt loss

c) 5% Energy Saving with respect to T8 d) 5th generation lamp

643 Identify the statement that is not applicable to heat pumps

a) transfers heat by refrigerant through a cycle of evaporation and condensation

b) an air conditioner can work as a heat pump
c) no external energy is required
d) a vapour absorption refrigeration system can also work as a heat pump

644 A refrigeration system using which of the following compressors is likely to be most
efficient?

a) reciprocating b) screw c) scroll d) all the above

645 Which of the following is not true for a fluorescent lamp with electronic ballast

a) presence of stroboscopic effect b) energy savings

c) increased light output d) no starter required
646 Which of the following with respect to turbocharger in a Diesel engine is true?

a) operates using energy of exhaust gases

b) decreases supply air pressure to engine
c) preheats the combustion air using energy from exhaust gases
d) all of the above

647 The refrigerant which can be used both in vapour compression chillers and vapour
absorption chiller is

a) R22 b) R21 c) ammonia d) pure water

648 Energy efficient distribution transformer core is made up of .

a) silicon alloyed iron (grain oriented) b) copper

c) amorphous core - metallic glass alloy d) none of the above

649 In a transformer on load, if the secondary voltage is one-fourth the primary voltage,
then the secondary current will be

a) four times the primary current b) equal to the primary current

c) one-fourth the primary current d) two times the primary current

650 If V1 is actual supply voltage and V2 is the rated voltage of a capacitor, the reactive
KVAr produced would be in the ratio of

a) V22/V1 2 b) V12/V2 2 c) 1 - V22/V1 2 d) 1 + V22/V

1
2

651 Which loss is considered the most unreliable or complicated to measure in electric motor
efficiency testing?

a) stator Cu loss b) rotor Cu loss c) stator Iron loss d) stray loss

652 A pure resistive load in an alternating current (AC) circuit draws

a) lagging reactive power b) active power

c) leading reactive power d) none of the above
653 Select the incorrect statement: The advantage of PF improvement by capacitor addition in
an electric network is

a) active power component of the network is not affected

b) reactive power component of the network is not affected
c) I2R power losses are affected in the system
d) voltage level at the load end is affected

654 “Heat Rate” of a thermal power station is the heat input in kilo Calories or kilo Joules, for
generating

a) one kW of electrical output b) one kVAh of electrical output c)

one kWh of electrical output d) one kVA of electrical output

655 Improving power factor at motor terminals in a plant will

a) increase active power drawn by motor b) reduce system distribution losses

c) reduce contract demand with utility d) increase motor design power factor

656 For a 6 pole induction motor operating at 49.5 Hz, the percentage slip at a shaft speed of
950 RPM will be

a) 4.0 % b) 5.0 % c) 0.04 % d) none of the above

657 A plant had installed three phase shunt capacitors to improve power factor at Motor
Control Circuit (MCC). Busbar three phase Voltages at the main electrical panel of a plant
were balanced but at the Motor Control Circuit (MCC),receiving three phase power from
busbars, the line voltages were found to be unbalanced. The main reason for this
unbalanced voltage at MCC among the following could be

a) PF capacitors were operating at higher supply frequency

b) PF improvement in all phase was not uniform due to blown fuse in one phase of the 3
phase PF capacitors
c) PF capacitors were operating at higher voltage then their rated values
d) PF capacitors were operating at lower voltage then their rated values
658 A 50 kVAr, 415 V rated power factor capacitor was found to be having terminal supply
voltage of 430 V. The capacity of the power factor capacitor at the operating supply
voltage would be approximately

a) 53.67 kVAr b) 50 kVAr c) 46.57 kVAr d) none of the above

659 A 75 kW rated squirrel cage induction motor installed with static PF correction capacitors
across the motor terminals got damaged along with capacitors once supply was switched
off due to power failure. The possible reason for the motor burn out among the following
could be
a) motor was oversized
b) motor was undersized
c) charging current of the capacitors was more than the magnetizing current of the motor
d) charging current of the capacitor was only 85% of the motor magnetizing current

660 An induction motor rated for 75 kW and 94 % efficiency, operating at full load, will

a) deliver 70.5 kW b) deliver 75 kW c) draw 75 kW d) deliver 79.78 kW

661 Higher chiller COP can be achieved with

a) higher evaporator temperature and higher condensing temperature

b) higher evaporator temperature and lower condensing temperature
c) lower evaporator temperature and higher condensing temperature
d) lower evaporator temperature and lower condensing temperature

662 Increase in the delivery pressure of a compressor by 1 bar would reduce the power
consumption by
a) 1 to 5 % b) 6 to 10 % c) 11 to 15 % d) none of the above

663
The FAD of a reciprocating compressor is directly proportional to
a) pressure b) volume c) speed d) all of the above
664 Which of the following is not true of air receivers in a compressed air system?

a) smoothens pulsating air output

b) increases the compressed air pressure
c) stores large volumes of compressed air
d) facilitates draining of moisture

665 Typical acceptable pressure drop in mains header at the farthest point of an industrial
compressed air network is

a) 1.0 bar b) 0.7 bar c) 0.5 bar d) 0.3 bar

666 All other conditions remaining the same in a refrigeration system, at which of the following
condenser temperatures, the power consumption will be the least:

a) 32.6 oC b) 35.9 oC c) 40.8 oC d) 43.4 oC

667 The pressure of refrigerant in vapour compression system changes in

a) compressor b)expansion valve c) both (a) & (b) d) evaporator

668 A 1.5 ton air conditioner installed in a room and working continuously for one hour
will remove heat of

a) 3024 kcals b) 4536 kcals c) 3000 kcals d) 6048 kcals

669 If the power consumed by a 1.5 TR refrigeration compressor is 2.5 kW , what is the energy
efficiency ratio?

a) 2.1 b) 1.5 c) 0.6 d) 1.66

670 In the performance assessment of a refrigeration system, which performance ratio (energy
efficiency) does not follow the trend “a higher ratio means a more efficient refrigeration
system”?

a) Coefficient of performance(COP) b) Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER)

c) kW per ton d) none of the above
671 2 ton of refrigeration (TR) is equivalent to about

a) 100.8 kcal/min b) 7032 W c) 428.7 BTU/min d) all of the above

672 A fan with 25 cm pulley diameter is driven by a 2940 rpm motor through a V-belt system.
If the motor pulley is reduced from 20 cm to 15 cm keeping the motor rpm and fan
pulley diameter the same, the fan speed will reduce by

a) 1176 rpm b) 1764 rpm c) 588 rpm d) none of the above

673 In series operation of identical centrifugal fans, ideally

a) flow doubles b) static pressure doubles

c) static pressure goes up by four times d) flow goes up by four times

674 The hydraulic power of a motor pump set is 8 kW. If the power drawn by the motor is 16
kW at 90% efficiency, the pump efficiency will be

a) 55.5% b) 50% c) 45% d) none of the above

675 The energy saving with variable speed drives in a pumping system will be maximum for
systems with

a) pure static head b) pure friction head

c) high static head and low friction head d) high static head with high friction head

676 A process fluid at 50 m3/hr, with a density of 0.96, is flowing in a heat exchanger and is to
be cooled from 36oC to 29oC. The fluid specific heat is 0.78 kcal/kg. If the chilled water
range across the heat exchanger is 5oC,the chilled water flow rate is

a) 67.2 m3/hr b) 52.42 m3/hr c) 50 m3/hr d) none of the above

677 The inner tube of an L-type pitot tube is used to measure …… in the air duct

a) total pressure b) static pressure b) velocity pressure d) dynamic pressure

678 The intersection point of the centrifugal pump characteristic curve and the design system
curve is the
a) pump efficiency point b) best efficiency point
c) system efficiency point d) none of the above

679 In case of increased suction lift from open wells, the pump delivered flow rate
a) increases b) decreases c) remains same d) none of the above

680 In pumping systems where static head is a high proportion of the total, the appropriate
solution is

a) install two or more pumps to operate in parallel

b) install two or more pumps to operate in series
c) install two or more pumps to operate in independent operation
d) none of the above

681
A Plant wants to replace the existing 100 TR water cooled vapour compression
refrigeration system with a waste heat driven vapour absorption chiller. The capacity of
the existing cooling tower
a) needs no change b) is to be doubled
c) is to be raised to 1.2 times d) none of the above

682 Shaft power of the motor driving a pump is 30 kW. The motor efficiency is 0.92 and pump
efficiency is 0.5. The power drawn by the motor will be

a) 65.2 kW b) 15 kW c) 30 kW d) 32.6 kW

683
If water is flowing through a cooling tower at 120 m3/h with 5oC range, the load on
cooling tower at an ambient wet bulb ambient temperature of 33 oC is
a) 198.4 TR b) 357 TR c) 158 TR d) none of the above

684 In a plant, the loading on a transformer was 1000 kVA with the power factor of 0.88. The
plant improved the power factor to 0.99 by adding capacitors on the load side. The release
in transformer loading( kVA) will be
 a) 111 b) 889 c) 999 d) none of the above

685
The wet bulb temperature normally chosen for designing of cooling tower is
a) average maximum wet bulb for rainy months
b) average maximum wet bulb for summer months
c) average minimum wet bulb for summer months
d) average maximum wet bulb for winter months

686 Which one from the following types of cooling towers consumes least power for the same
operating conditions?

a) counter flow film fill cooling tower b) cross-flow splash fill cooling tow
c) counter flow splash fill cooling tower d) none of the above

687 Lux is defined as

a) ratio of luminous flux emitted by a lamp to the power consumed by the lamp
b) one lumen per square meter
c) one lumen per square feet
d) none of the above

688 Which among the following is the most energy efficient lamp for the same wattage rating?

a) HPMV b) GLS c) CFL d) Metal halide

689
is a measure of effect of light on the perceived colour of objects
a) lux b) lumens c) CRI d) lamp circuit efficacy

690 Which of the following is the best definition of illuminance?

a) luminous flux incident on an object per unit area

b) flux density emitted from an object without regard for direction
c) time rate of flow of light energy
 d) flux density emitted from an object in a given direction

691 Two most important electrical parameters, which are to be monitored, among the following
for safe operation of Diesel Generator set are:

a) voltage and ampere b) kW and kVA

c) power factor and ampere d) kVA and ampere

692 In a DG set, the generator capacity is 1000 kVA with a rated power factor 0.8. It is
consuming 150 litre per hour diesel oil. If the specific fuel consumption of this DG set is
0.25 litres/ kWh at that load, then what is the kVA loading of the set at 0.88 PF?

a) 682 kVA b) 800 kVA c) 750 kVA d) none of the above

693 The maximum unbalanced load between phases should not exceed % of the
capacity of the DG set

c) 10 b) 5 c) 1 d) none of the above

694 The capacity of largest motor that can be started in the given DG set is…… of kVA rating
of DG set

a) 25% b) 50% c)75% d)100%

695 The jacket cooling water in a diesel engine flows at 12.9 m3/hr with a range of 10oC and
accounts for 30% of the engine input energy. What will be the hourly Diesel consumption
in kg with a calorific value of 10,000 kcal/kg

a) 43 b) 12.9 c) 17.3 d) none of the above

696 Select the incorrect statement:

a) harmonics occur as spikes at intervals which are multiples of the supply frequency
b) harmonics are not multiples of the fundamental frequency
c) induction motors are not the major sources of harmonics
 d) transformers operating near saturation level create harmonics

697 If the speed of centrifugal fan is reduced to 80% of its rated speed then the power drawn
will % of its rated power:

a) 80% b) 51.2 % c) 40 % d) 64 %

698 The order of movement of thermal energy in HVAC system is:

a) Indoor air - Condenser water - Chilled water - Cooling tower - Refrigerant

b) Chilled water - Indoor air - Refrigerant-Cooling tower - Condenser water
c) Indoor air - Chilled water - Refrigerant-Condenser water- Cooling tower
d) Indoor air - Chilled water – Refrigerant - Cooling tower - Condenser water

699 Which one of the following device will help to eliminate the hunting problems normally
associated with capacitor switching?
a) Maximum Demand Controller b) Intelligent Power Factor Controller (IPFC)
c) Soft Starter d) Eddy Current Drives

700 The occupancy sensors in a lighting installation are best suited for

a) conference halls b) large production shops/hangars

c) entrances of offices/buildings d) street lighting

701 Which of the following is not a part of vapour compression refrigeration cycle:

a) compressor b) evaporator c) condenser d) absorber

702 Which of the following can be attributed to commercial loss in electrical distribution system

a) lengthy low voltage lines b) low load side power

factor c) faulty consumer service meters d) undersize
conductors
703 Which loss in a distribution transformer is dominating; if the transformer is loaded at
68% of its rated capacity

a) core loss b) copper loss c) hysteresis loss d) magnetic field loss

704 When evaporator temperature is reduced

a) refrigeration capacity increases b) refrigeration capacity decreases

c) specific power consumption remains same d) compressor will stop

705 What is the function of drift eliminators in cooling towers

a) maximize water and air contact b) capture water droplets escaping with air stream
c) enables entry of air to the cooling tower d) eliminates uneven distribution of water into
the cooling tower

706 Trivector meter measures three vectors representing

a) active, reactive and maximum demand b) active, power factor and apparent power
c) active, harmonics and maximum demand d) active, reactive and apparent power

707 Time of the Day metering (TOD) is a way to

a) reduce the peak demand of the distribution company b) increase the revenue of the
distribution company
c) increase the peak demand d) increase the maximum
demand in a industry

708 The unit of specific humidity of air is:

a) grams moisture/kg of dry air b) moisture percentage in air

c) grams moisture/kg of air d) percentage

709 The purpose of inter-cooling in a multistage compressor is to

a) remove the moisture in the air b) reduce the work of compression

c) separate moisture and oil vapour d) none of the above
710 The percentage reduction in distribution loses when tail end power factor raised from 0.85 to
0.95 is

a) 10.1% b) 19.9% c)71% d)84%

711 The nomenclature T2,T5,T8 and T12 for fluorescent lamps are categorized based on

a) diameter of the tube b) length of the tube

c) both diameter and length of the tube d) power consumption

712 The inexpensive way to improving energy efficiency of a motor which operates
consistently at below 40% of rated capacity is by .

a) operating in star mode b) replacing with correct sized motor

c) operating in delta mode d) none

713 The indicator of cooling tower performance is best assessed by

a) wet bulb temperature b) dry bulb temperature c) range d) approach

714 The illuminance of a lamp at one meter distance is 10 Lm/m2. What will be the
corresponding value at
0.7 meter distance

a)14.28 b) 20.41 c) 10 d) none of these

715 The fan system resistance is predominately due to

a) more bends used in the duct b) more equipments in the system

c) volume of air handled d) density of air

716 The cooling tower size is _ with the entering WBT when heat load, range and
approach are constant.

a) directly proportional b) inversely proportional c) constant d) none of

above
717 The components of two part tariff structure for HT & EHT category consumers are

a) one part for capacity(or demand) drawn and second part for actual energy drawn
b) one part for actual Power Factor and second part for actual energy drawn
c) one part for capacity(or demand) drawn and second part for actual reactive energy drawn
d) one part for actual apparent energy drawn and second part for actual reactive energy
drawn

718 The adsorption material used in an adsorption air dryer for compressed air is
a) calcium chloride b) magnesium chloride c) activated alumina d) potassium chloride

719 The actual measured load of 1000 k VA transformer is 400 k VA. Find out the total
transformer loss corresponding to this load if no load loss is 1500 Watts and full load
Copper Loss is 12,000 Watts

a) 1920 watts b) 1500 watts c) 3420 watt d) 13500 watts

720 The percentage imbalance when line-line voltages are 415 V, 418 V and 408 V is

a) 1.047% b) 0.32% c) 1.44% d) none of the above

721 Star – delta starter of an induction motor

a) reduces voltage by inserting resistance in rotor circuit

b) reduces voltage by inserting resistance in stator circuit
c) reduces voltage through a transformer
d) reduces the supply voltage due to change in connection configuration

722 Slip power recovery system is applicable in case of

a) squirrel cage induction motor. b) wound rotor motor c) synchronous motor d) DC shunt
motor
723 Rotating magnetic field is produced in a

a) single- phase induction motor b) three- phase induction motor

c) DC series motor d) all of the above

724 Power factor is highest in case of

a) sodium vapour lamps b) mercury vapour lamps c) fluorescent lamps d) incandescent

lamps

725 Power factor Improvement will result in

a) reduction in active power b) reduction in active current

c) reduction in reactive power d) all the above

726 Motor efficiency will be improved by

a) reducing the slip b) increasing the slip

c) reducing the diameter of the motor d) decreasing the length of the motor

727 Lower power factor of a DG set demands

a) lower excitation currents b) no change in excitation currents

c) higher excitation currents c) none of the above

728 L / G ratio in cooling tower is the ratio of

a) length and girth b) length and gradient of temperature

c) water mass flow rate and air mass flow rate d) water volume flow rate and air volume
flow rate

729 Installing larger diameter pipe in pumping system results in

a) increase in static head b) decrease in static head

c) increase in frictional head d) decrease in frictional head
730 Installation of Variable frequency drives (VFD) allows the motor to be operated with

a) constant current b) lower start-up current c) higher voltage d)none of the

above

731 In a no load test of a poly-phase induction motor, the measured power by the wattmeter
consists of:

a) core loss b) copper loss

c) core loss, windage & friction loss d) stator copper loss, iron loss, windage &
friction loss

732 In a large compressed air system, about 70% to 80% of moisture in the compressed air is
removed at the

a) air dryer b) after cooler c) air receiver d) inter cooler

733 Illuminance of a surface is expressed in

a) radians b) lux c) lumens d) LPD

734 If two identical pumps operate in series, then the combined shutoff head is

a) it does not affect head b) more than double c) doubled d) less than

735 If the speed of a reciprocating pump is reduced by 50 %, the head

a) is reduced by 50% b) is reduced by 12.5%

c) remains same d) none of the above

736 If the observed temperature in air receiver is higher than ambient air temperature the
correction factor for free air delivery will be:

a) less than one b) greater than one c) equal to one d)equal to zero
737 If the COP of a vapour compression system is 3.5 and the motor draws power of 10.8
kW at 90% motor efficiency, the cooling effect of vapour compression system will
be:

a) 34 kW b) 37.8 kW c) 0.36 kW d) none of the above

738 If EER of One Ton Split AC is 3.5, what is its power rating?

a) 1.0 k W b) 1.5 kW c) 0.8 kW d) None of the above

739 Humidification involves

a) reducing wet bulb temperature and specific humidity

b) reducing dry bulb temperature and specific humidity
c) increasing wet bulb temperature and decreasing specific humidity
d) reducing dry bulb temperature and increasing specific humidity

740 Higher COP can be achieved with .

a) lower evaporator temperature and higher condenser temperature

b) higher evaporator temperature and Lower condenser temperature
c) higher evaporator temperature and higher condenser temperature
d) lower evaporator temperature and Lower condenser temperature

741 Friction losses in a pumping system is

a) inversely proportional to flow b) inversely proportional to cube of flow

c) proportional to square of flow d) inversely proportional square of flow

742 Flow control by damper operation in fan system will

a) increase energy consumption b) reduce energy consumption

c) reduce system resistance d) none of the above

743 Find the Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) for current for the following current readings.
Current at 50 Hz fundamental frequency = 250 A, Third harmonic current = 50 A, fifth
harmonic current = 35 A
 a) 58 % b) 48 % c) 24% d) 34 %

744 Calculate the density of air at 11400 mmWC absolute pressure and 650C. (Molecular weight
of air:
28.92 kg/kg mole and Gas constant:847.84 mmWC m3/kg mole K)

a) 1.2 kg/m3 b) 1.5 kg/m3 c) 1.15 kg/m3 d) none of the above

745 A spark ignition engine is used for firing which type of fuels:

a) high speed diesel b) light diesel oil c) natural gas d) furnace oil

746 A hotel building has four floors each of 1000 m2 area. If the interior lighting power
allowance for the hotel building is 43000W, the Lighting Power Density (LPD) is:

a) 10.75 b) 0.09 c) 43 d) data insufficient

747 A DG set consumes 70 litres per hour of diesel oil. If the specific fuel consumption of
this DG set is
0.33 litres/ kWh at that load, then what is the kVA loading of the set at 0.8 PF?

a) 212 kVA b) 265 kVA c) 170 kVA d) none of the above

748 A company installed a 130 kVAr, 600 Volt capacitor but the power meter indicates
that it is only operating at 119 kVAr. The reason out of the following could be

a) operating at low load b) high voltage c) low voltage d) low current

749 A 50 hp motor with a full load efficiency rating of 90 percent was metered and found to be
operating at 25 kW. The percent motor load is
a) 75% b) 50% c) 60% d) 25%
750 A 22 kW, 415 kV, 45A, 0.8 PF, 1475 RPM, 4 pole 3 phase induction motor operating at
420 V, 40 A and 0.8 PF. What will be the rated efficiency

a) 85.0% b) 94.5% c) 89.9% d) 88.2%

751 Which of the following is the most comfortable conditions for an office room?
DBT = Dry bulb temperature, and RH = Relative humidity

a) 20°C DBT and 80% RH

b) 26°C DBT and 100% RH
c) 15°C DBT and 30% RH
d) 25°C DBT and 55% RH

752 Energy Star Label Rating scheme for Fluorescent lamp is based on:

a) Lumens per Watt at 100, 2000 and 3500 hours of use

b) End of Lamp Life in terms of burring hours
c) Lumen depreciation at 2000 hours
d) Color Rendering Index

753 The effect of increasing the air gap in an induction motor will increase:

a) power factor
b) speed
c) capacity
d) magnetizing current

754 The formation of frost on cooling coils in a refrigerator:

a) improves C.O.P. of the system

b) increases heat transfer
c) reduces power consumption
d) increases power consumption

755 In a refrigeration system, the expansion device is connected between the

a. Compressor and condenser

b. Condenser and receiver
c. Condenser and evaporator
 d. Evaporator and compressor

756 Which of the following is wrong with respect to Color Rendering Index (CRI)?

a) The CRI is expressed in a relative scale ranging from 0 - 100

b) CRI indicates how perceived colors match actual colors
c) CRI of Sodium Vapour lamp is much higher than that of a normal Incandescent
Lamp
d) The higher the color rendering index, the less color shift or distortion occurs

757 Which of the following is wrong with reference to heat rate of a coal fired thermal power
plant
?

a) Heat rate indicates the overall energy efficiency of a power plant

b) When calculating plant heat rate, the energy input to the system is GCV of the fuel
c) Lower the heat rate the better
d) 860 kCal per kWh is practically achievable

758 Installing larger diameter pipe in pumping system results in reduction in:

a) Static head
b) Dynamic head
c) Both (a) and (b)
d) None of the above

759 In electrical power system, transmission efficiency increases as

a) both voltage and power factor increase

b) both voltage and power factor decrease
c) voltage increases but power factor decreases
d) voltage decreases but power factor increases.

760 Which of the following is wrong statement with reference to LED lamps?

a) LED lamps are as energy efficient as CFL bulbs or better.

b) LED lampas are more durable than CFLs
 c) LED lamps has no hazardous material like mercury
d) LED lamps are not suitable for Street Lighting purpose

761 In no load test of a poly-phase induction motor, the measured power by the
wattmeter consists of:

a) core loss
b) copper loss
c) core loss, windage & friction loss
d) stator copper loss, iron loss, windage & friction loss

762 A 10 MVA generator has power factor 0.86 lagging. The reactive power produced will be

a) 10 MVAr
b) 8 MVAr
c) 5 MVAr
d) 1.34 MVAr.

763 The no-load loss and copper loss of a 500 kVA transformer is 900 watts and 6400
watts respectively. What is the total loss at 50% of transformer loading?

a) 4100 watts
b) 6850 watts
c) 2500 watts
d) 3650 watts

764 Kg of moisture / kg of dry air is defined as

a) Absolute humidity
b) Relative humidity
c) Variable humidity
d) Dew Point

765 The basic function of an air dryer in a compressor is to

a) Prevent dust from entering the compressor

b) Remove moisture before the intercooler
c) Remove moisture in compressor suction
d) Remove moisture at the downstream of the after-cooler
766 The term “cooling range” in a cooling tower refers to the difference in the temperature of

a) dry bulb and wet bulb

b) hot water entering the tower and the wet bulb temperature of the surrounding air.
c) cold water leaving the tower and the wet bulb temperature of the surrounding air.
d) hot water entering the tower and the cooled water leaving the tower.

767 The distinction between fans and blowers is based on

a) impeller diameter
b) specific ratio
c) speed
d) volume delivered

768 A better indicator for cooling tower performance is

a) Heat load in tower

b) Range
c) RH of air leaving cooling tower
d) Approach

769 As per the building area method given in Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC)
compute the lighting power allowance; given that : the allowed LPD is 12 watt per
square meter and enclosed office area is 500 square meter

a) 6 kW
b) 4.16 kW
c) 6 W
d)
4.16 W

770 The power factor of a synchronous motor

a) Improves with increase in excitation and may even become leading at high
excitations
b) Decreases with increase in excitation
c) Is independent of its excitation
771 A 4 pole 50 Hz induction motor is running at 1470 rpm. What is the slip value?

a) 0.2
b) 0.02
c) 0.04
d) 0.4

772 As per Energy Conservation Building Code compute the Effective Aperture (EA); given
that Window Wall Ratio (WWR) is 0.40 and Visible Light Transmittance(VLT) is 0.25

a) 0.10
b) 0.65
c) 0.33
d) 0.15

773 Increasing the impeller diameter in a pump

a. Increases the flow
b. decreases the head
c. decreases the power
d. all of the above

774 The percentage reduction in distribution loses when tail end power factor is raised from 0.8
to
0.95 is:
a) 29% b) 15.8% c) 71% d) 84%

775
In a Three Phase Transformer, the secondary side line current is 139.1A, and
secondary voltage is 415V. The rating of the transformer would be .
a. 50 kVA
b. 150 kVA
c. 100 kVA
d. 63 kVA

776 Power factor is highest in case of

a. Sodium vapour lamps
b. Mercury vapour lamps
 c. Tube Lights

d. Incandescent lamps

777 Shunt capacitors connection is normally adopted for:

a. Distribution Voltage improvement.
b. Power factor improvement.
c. Both a and b.
d. None of these

778 A company installed a new 100 kVAr, 415Volt capacitor but the power analyzer indicates
that it is operating at 93 kVAr. The reason could be

a. Operation is at low load

b. Higher Voltage at terminals
c. Lower voltage at terminals
d. None of the above

779 The kVA reduction by improving the power factor of a plant operating at 400 kW load from
1.85 to 0.95 is
a) 40 b) 49 c) 72 d) None of the above

780 For a supply end Voltage of 10.6 kV and receiving end Voltage of 9.8 kV, the
percentage regulation works out to:
a) 0.80 b) 8.16 c) 7.55 d) None of these.

781 Which of the following can be attributed to Commercial Loss in Electrical Distribution
System?
a) Lengthy Low Voltage Lines b) Low Load side power factor
c) Faulty consumer service meters d) Undersized conductors

782 An Induction motor rated 15 kW and 90 % efficiency, at full load will:

a) Draw 15 kW b) Draw 13.5 kW c) Deliver 16.66 kW d) Deliver 15 kW

783 A 50 hp motor with a full load efficiency of 90 percent was found to be operating at 25
kW input. The percent Motor Load is

a) 75% b) 67% c) 60% d) 25%

784 A DG set has a 300 HP engine drive and is connected to a 300 kVA alternator with
95% efficiency. When a plant load of 290 amps at 415 Volts and 0.76 power factor is
connected, the engine loading works out to

a) 52% b) 74.51% c) 55.4 % d) None of the above

785 Which of the following devices do not produce any harmonics?

a. Electric Motors
b. Filament Lamp
c. Switch Mode power supply of laptops
d. Electromagnetic ballasts

786 At which of the following discharge pressures, the same reciprocating air compressor will
consume maximum power

a) 3 bar b) 5 kgf/cm2 c) 90 psi d) 500 kPa

787 In a DG set, the generator is consuming 70 litre per hour diesel oil. If the specific
fuel consumption of this DG set is 0.33litres/ kWh at that load, what is the kVA
loading of the set at 0.8 PF?

a) 212 kVA b) 262.5 kVA c) 170 kVA d) None of these.

788 If EER of One Ton Split AC unit is 3.51, what is its power rating?

a) 1.0 kW
b) 1.5 kW
c) 0.8 kW
d) 2.0 kW
789 As per the Inverse Square Law of illumination what will be the illuminance at
half the distance?

a) 50% b) 4 times c) double d)No change

790 Find the air density at 35oC temperature at one atmospheric pressure. It is given that at
one atmospheric pressure the air density at 20 oC is 1.2041 kg/m3

a) 1.1455 b) 1.2657 c) 1.2024 d) none of the above

791 A spark ignition engine is used for firing which type of fuels:

a) high speed diesel

b) light diesel oil
c) natural gas
d) furnace oil

792 The blow down requirement in m3/hr of a cooling tower with evaporation rate of 16 m3/hr
and CoC of 3 is

a) 4 b) 2 c) 8 d ) 16

793 Which Loss in a Distribution Transformer is predominant if the transformer is loaded

to75% of its rated capacity?
a) core loss
b) copper loss
c) hysteresis loss
d) magnetic field loss

794 Which of the following power plants has the highest efficiency
a. Combined cycle gas turbine
b. Diesel Engine
c. Conventional coal plants
d. Open cycle Gas Turbine
795 The voltage unbalance in three phase supply is 1.5 %. If the motor is operating at 100 oC,
the additional temperature rise in oC due to voltage unbalance is
a. 4.5 b. 9 c. 0 d none of the above

796 Which of the following cannot be controlled by automatic power factor controllers

a) KW b) voltage c) Power factor d) KiloVAr

797 The parameter used in Star labeling of air conditioner is

a. COP b. EER c. KW/TR d. EPI

798 The refrigeration load in TR when 30 m3/hr of water is cooled from a 14 o C to 6.5 o C is
about

a) 74.4 b) 64.5 c) 261.6 d) none of the above

799 In a lithium bromide absorption refrigeration system

a. lithium bromide is used as a refrigerant and water as an absorbent

b. water is used as a refrigerant and lithium bromide as an absorbent

c. ammonia is used as a refrigerant and lithium bromide as an absorbent

d. none of these

800 A good DG set waste heat recovery device manufacturer will take precautions to prevent
which of the following problem while DG set is in
operation

a) voltage unbalance on generator b) Excessive back pressure on engine

c) excessive steam generation d) turbulence in exhaust gases

801 An Industrial Consumer has a load pattern of 2000 kW, 0.8 lag for 12 hrs and 1000 kW
unity power factor for 12 hrs. The load factor is:

a) 0.5
b) 0.75
c) 0.6
d) 0.2

802 Which of the following is not likely to create harmonics in an electrical system?

a) soft starters b) variable frequency drives

c) uninterrupted power supply source (UPS) d) induction motors

803 Which of the following is an example of variable torque equipment ?

a) centrifugal pump b) reciprocating compressor

c) screw compressor d) roots blower

804 A 10 HP/7.5 kW, 415 V, 14.5 A, 1460 RPM, 3 phase rated induction motor, after
decoupling from the driven equipment, was found to be drawing 3 A at no load. The
current drawn by the
motor at no load is high because of

a) faulty ammeter reading

b) very high supply frequency

c) loose motor terminal connections
d) poor power factor as the load is almost reactive
805 A 500 cfm reciprocating compressor has a loading and unloading period of 5 seconds and
20 seconds respectively during a compressed air leakage test. The air leakage in the
compressed air system would be

a) 125 cfm b) 100 cfm c) 200 cfm d) none of the above

806
The percentage reduction in distribution losses when tail end power factor is raised from 0.8
to
0.95 is .
a) 29%
b) 15.8%
c) 71%
d) none of the above
807 The correction factor for actual free air discharge in a compressor capacity test will be -------
--
---, when the compressed air discharge temperature is 15 0C higher than ambient air of 40
0C.

a) 0.727 b) 0.920 c) 0.954 d) none of the above

808 If we increase the temperature of air without changing specific humidity, dew
point temperature of air will

a) increase b) decrease
c) remain constant d) can‟t say

809 Which of the following happens to air when it is cooled through evaporation process in
an air washer?

a) Humidity ratio of the air decreases.

b) Dry Bulb Temp of air decreases.
c) Dry Bulb Temp of air increases.
d) Enthalpy of outlet is air is less than enthalpy of inlet air.
810 In a vapor compression refrigeration system, the component where the refrigerant
changes its phase from vapor to liquid is

a) compressor b) condenser c) expansion valve d) evaporator

811 In a vapor compression refrigeration system, the component across which the
enthalpy remains constant
a) compressor b) condenser c) expansion valve d) evaporator

812 If 30,000 kcal of heat is removed from a room every hour then the refrigeration tonnage
will be nearly equal to

a) 30 TR b) 15 TR c) 10 TR d) 100 TR

813 In a no load test of a 3-phase induction motor, the measured power by the wattmeter
consists of:

a) core loss
b) copper loss
c) core loss, windage & friction loss

d) stator copper loss, iron loss, windage & friction loss

814 In an engine room 15 m long, 10 m wide and 4 m high, ventilation requirement in m3/hr
for 20 air changes/hr is:

a) 30 b) 3000 c) 12000 d) none of the above

815 Which among the following is one of the parameters used to classify fans,
blowers & compressors ?

a) air flow b) speed RPM c) specific ratio d) none of the above

816 The inner tube of a L-type Pitot tube facing the flow is measures in the fan
system

a) static pressure b) velocity pressure

c) total pressure d) all of the above

817 A pump discharge has to be reduced from 120 m3/hr to 100 m3/hr by trimming the
impeller. What should be the percentage reduction in impeller size?

a) 83.3% b) 16.7% c) 50.0% d) 33.3%

818 Increasing the suction pipe diameter in a pumping system will

a) reduce NPSHa b) increase NPSHa

c) decrease NPSHr d) increase NPSHr

819 If the speed of a reciprocating pump is reduced by 50 %, the head

a) is reduced by 25% b) is reduced by 50%

c) is reduced by 75% d) remains same
820 If temperature of air increases, the amount of water vapor required for complete saturation
will

a) Increase b) Decrease c) not change d) Can‟t say

821 Which of the following is

false ?. Air receivers

a) reduce frequent on/off operation of compressors.

b) knock out some oil and moisture
c) increase compressor efficiency
d) act as reservoir to- take care of sudden demands

822 Which among the following inlet air conditions would result in the best cooling
tower performance?

a) air with lowest wet bulb temperature and high relative humidity
b) air with lowest wet bulb temperature and low relative humidity
c) air with same dry bulb and wet bulb temperature
d) air with high dry bulb temperature and high moisture.

823 As the „approach‟ increases while other parameters remain constant, the effectiveness
of a cooling tower:

a) increases
b) remains unchanged
c) decreases
d) none of the above
824 What is the reduction in distribution loss if the current flowing through the distribution
line is reduced by 10%?

a)10% b) 81% c) 19% d) None of the

above

825
Which among the following types of fans is predominantly used in cooling towers ?

a) centrifugal fan b) axial fan c) radial fan d) all the above

826 Which of the following type of lamps is most suitable for color critical applications ?

a) halogen lamps b) LED lamps

c) CFLs d) metal halide lamps

827 Which of the following factors does not affect waste heat recovery in a DG Set ?

a) DG Set loading in kW b) DG Set reactive power loading

c) operation period of DG Set d) back pressure of flue gas path

828 The blow down requirement in m3/hr of a cooling tower for site Cycle of Concentration
of 2.5 and approach of 4oC is:

a) 10
b) 0.63
c) 1.6
d) Data not sufficient to calculate

829 Which of the following is not a climate zone as per ECBC classification?

a) Hot - dry b) Warm - humid c) Cold d) Cold humid

830 COP of a single effect absorption refrigeration system is likely to be in the range of

a) 0.6 to 0.7 b) 1 to 1.2 c) 1.5 to 2 d) 3.0 to 4.0

831 Which of the following statements is not true regarding centrifugal pumps?

a) Flow is zero at shut off head

b) Maximum efficiency will be at design rated flow of the pump

c) Head decreases with increase in flow

d) Power increases with throttling

832 Which of the following is not true regarding system characteristic curve in a pumping
system with large dynamic head ?

a) System curve represents a relationship between discharge and head loss in a system
of pipes
b) System curve is dependent on the pump characteristic curve
c) The basic shape of system curve is parabolic
d) System curve will start at zero flow and zero head if there is no static lift

833 In a DG set, the generator is generating 1000 kVA, at 0.7 PF. If the specific fuel
consumption of this DG set is 0.25 lts/ kWh at that load, then how much fuel is consumed
while delivering generated power for one hour.

a) 230 litre

b) 250 litre

c) 175 litre
d) none of the above
834 The T2,T5,T8 and T12 fluorescent tube light are categorized based on

a) diameter of the tube

b) length of the tube
c) both diameter and length of the tube
d) power consumption

835 For an air compressor with displacement of 100 CFM and system leakage of 10%,
free air delivery is .

a) 111.11 CFM
b) 90 CFM
c) 100 CFM
d) None of the above

836 The source of maximum harmonics among the following, in a plant power system is

a) 100 CFL lamps of 11 W to 25 W

b) 500 kW, 3 Phase, 415 V, 50 Hz resistance furnace

c) 5 kVA UPS for computer system
d) variable frequency drive for 225 kW motive load

837 The lamp based on high frequency electromagnetic field from outside, exciting the
mercury gas sealed in the bulb, to produce UV radiation and light is

a) Induction lamp
b) Fluorescent lamp

c) Mercury vapour lamp

d) Metal halide lamp

838 The combined power factor of a set of incandescent bulbs totaling 20 kW and two motors,
each of 20 kW with power factor of 0.80 is

a) 0.88 b) 0.90 c) 0.80 d) none of the

above

839 State which of the following statements is true?

a) for a given fan operating at a constant temperature, the power input to fan increases
by 4 times when the fan speed becomes double
b) for a given fan operating at a constant temperature, the power input to fan increases by 8
times when the fan speed becomes double
c) for a given fan operating at a constant flow rate, the power input increases as the air
temperature increases

d) for a given fan operating at a constant static pressure rise, the flow rate reduces as the
air temperature increases

840 One tonne of refrigeration has the ability to remove kcal of heat in a 24-hour period.

a) 50 kcal b) 3024 kcal c) 72576 kcal d) 12000 kcal

841 In pumping systems where static head is a high proportion of the total, the appropriate
solution is

a) install two or more pumps to operate in parallel

b) install two or more pumps to operate in series
c) install two or more pumps to operate independently

d) install variable frequency drive for the pump

842 The daily average power factor is 0.95 and the energy consumption is 2200 kWh. The
average kVARh drawn is

e) a) 1900 b) 2315 c) 722.5 d) None of the above

843 HVDS (High Voltage Distribution System) is preferred to

a) reduce technical loss in distribution system

b) improve voltage regulation

c) comply with regulatory mandate
844 When evaporator temperature is increased
reduce energy bill for the end consumer
a) refrigeration capacity decreases
b) refrigeration capacity increases
c) specific power consumption remains same

d) power consumption increases

845 Improving power factor at motor terminals in a factory will

a) increase active power

b) release distribution transformer capacity
c) reduce contract demand

d) increase motor efficiency

846 If the COP of a vapour compression system is 3.5 and the motor draws a power of 10.8
kW at 90% motor efficiency, the cooling effect of vapour compression system will be

d) a) 34 kW b) 37.8 kW c) 0.36 kW d) none of the above

847 A parameter that indicates adequacy of lighting for a particular application is

a) installed load efficacy

b) installed power density

c) lux d) lumens

848 Which of the following is not an example of lighting controls?

a) dimmers

b) timers

c) photosensors

d) daylight harvesting

849 Which of the following flow controls in a fan system will change the system resistance
curve:

a) Inlet guide vane b) speed change with variable frequency

drive
c) speed change with hydraulic coupling d) discharge damper

850 When the dew point temperature is equal to the air temperature then the relative humidity is

a) 0%
b) 50%
c) 100%
d) Unpredictable
 Short Answer Questions
Each question carries Five marks

1 Calculate the transformer total losses for an average loading of 60%. Assume no load
and full load losses as 3 kW and 25 kW respectively

2 What is synchronous speed of an induction motor?

3 How does power factor of an induction motor reduce with the reduction of the applied
load on the motor? Draw a curve depicting power factor vs percentage loading on the
motor.

4 What are the parameters required to be measured while estimating the chiller
performance in kW/TR?

5 A fan is operating at 900 RPM developing a flow of 3000 Nm3/hr. at a static pressure
of 600 mmWC. What will be the flow and static pressure if the speed is reduced to 600
RPM.

6 What are the various methods of flow control in centrifugal pumps?

7 In a cooling tower, the Cycle of Concentration (C.O.C.) is 3 and evaporation losses are
1%. The circulation rate is 1200 m3 /min. Find out the blow down quantity required
for maintaining the desired level of dissolved solids in the cooling water.

8 Whether it is advisable to install a servo transformer for controlling the operating

voltage of the lighting circuit? Justify your answer.

9 A 5 MW DG set with an average load of 3 MW running in parallel with the grid was
found to be exporting 100 kVAr. Without calculating, explain what could be the
possible reasons for the export of reactive power to the grid. List
advantages/disadvantages of the above situation.

10 How are energy savings achieved through electronic ballast in a fluorescent tube light
in comparison to the conventional magnetic ballast?

11 A maximum demand recorder for a plant will record the following loads over a period
of 30 minutes. Compute the MD as the recorder would do

- 800 kVA for 5 minutes

 - 200 kVA for 5 minutes
- 400 kVA for 10 minutes
- 800 kVA for 8 minutes
- 1500 kVA for 2 minutes

12 How does the power factor of a motor reduce with the reduction in the applied load on
the motor?

13 Briefly explain about the importance of maintaining optimal pressure settings of a

compressed air system

14 Chilled water enters evaporator at 110C and leaves at 80C. The flow rate of chilled
water was measured as 350 m3/hr. Calculate the tons of refrigeration capacity.

15 A fan is delivering 10,000 Nm3/hr of air at static pressure rise of 60 mm WC. If the fan
static efficiency is 70%, find out the shaft power of the fan.

16 What do you mean by the term cavitation and describe its undesirable effects on the
pumping system.

17 How size of cooling tower and wet bulb temperature are related? What Cooling Tower
approach value is normally used by Cooling Tower manufacturers.

18 Highlight advantages of CFL (compact fluorescent lamp) over GLS lamp

19 What is the impact of unbalanced loading on DG set?

20 Briefly describe the principle of variable frequency drives used along with squirrel cage
induction motors.

21 Compute the maximum demand recorded for a plant where the recorded load is as
mentioned below in the recording cycle of 30 minutes.
- 100 kVA for 10 minutes
- 200 kVA for 5 minutes
- 50 kVA for 10 minutes
-150 kVA for 5 minutes
22 Why is it beneficial to operate motors in star mode for induction motors loaded less
than 50%?

23 In an engineering industry, while conducting a leakage test in the compressed air

system, following data for a reciprocating air compressor was recorded:

Compressor capacity = 35 m3 per minute

Average load time = 90 seconds
Average unload time = 360 seconds
Find out the leakage quantity in m3 per day (assume 20 hours per day of operation)

24 What is the main difference between vapor compression refrigeration (VCR) and
Vapour Absorption Refrigeration (VAR) system?

25 How the heat is absorbed, or removed from a low temperature source and transferred to
a high temperature source in a vapour compression system ?

26 Find out the blow down rate from the following data. Cooling Water Flow Rate is 500
m3/hr. The operating range is 8oC. The TDS concentration in circulating water is 1800
ppm and TDS in make up water is 300 ppm

27 What is the role of an electronic ballast in a fluorescent tube light ?

28 Explain how stator and rotor I2R losses are reduced in an energy efficient motor.

29 A centrifugal pump is pumping 70 m3/hr of water with a discharge head of 5 kg/cm2 g

and a negative suction head of 3 metres. If the power drawn by the motor is 16 kW, find
out the pump efficiency. Assume motor efficiency as 90% and water density as 1000
kg/m3.

30 A genset is operating at 800 kW loading with 480oC exhaust gas temperature. The DG
set generates 8 kg gas/ kWh generated, and specific heat of gas at 0.25 kCal/ kg oC. A
heat recovery boiler is installed after which the exhaust gas temperature reduces to 180
o
C. How much steam will be generated at 3 kg/ cm2 with enthalpy of 650.57 kCal/ kg.
Assume boiler feed water temperature as 80oC.

31 Calculate the transformer total losses for a 100 kVA transformer for an average loading
of 40%. Assume no load and full load losses as 1.70 kW and 10.50 kW respectively.
32 Fill in the blanks

a) Slip ring induction motors are normally___ efficient than squirrel cage
induction motors

b) Low speed Squirrel cage induction motors are normally _____efficient than
high speed Squirrel cage induction motors

c) The capacitor requirement for PF improvement at induction motor terminal

_____ with decrease in rated speed of the induction motor

d) Induction motor efficiency _____ with increase in its rated capacity

e) Totally-enclosed, fan cooled (TEFC) motors are _____efficient than Screen

–protected, drip-proof (SPDP) induction motors

33 Calculate the free air delivery (FAD) capacity of a compressor in m3/hr for the
following observed data:

Receiver capacity: 0.3 m3

Initial pressure (with empty receiver): 0 kg/cm2 (g)
Final pressure: 7 kg/cm2 (g)
Initial air temperature: 35oC
Final air temperature: 50 oC
Additional holdup volume: 0.05 m3
Compressor pump up time: 4.1 minutes
Atmospheric pressure: 1.026 kg/sq. cm absolute

34 The COP of a vapour compression refrigeration system is 3.0. If the compressor motor
draws power of 10.5 kW at 91% motor efficiency, find out the tonnage of the
refrigeration system.

35 Estimate the cooling tower capacity (TR) and approach with the following parameters

Water flow rate through CT = 130 m3/hr

Specific heat of water = 1 kcal/kg °C
Inlet water temperature = 42 °C
 Outlet water temperature = 37 °C
Ambient WBT = 31 °C

36 How do you calculate the velocity of air/gas in a duct using the average differential
pressure and density of the air/gas?

37 Briefly explain the benefit of installing servo stabilizer for lighting feeder

38 A 180 kVA, 0.80 PF rated DG set has diesel engine rating of 220 BHP. What is the
maximum power factor which can be maintained at full load on the alternator without
overloading the DG set? (Assume alternator losses and exciter power requirement as
5.60 kW and there is no derating of DG set)

39 A pump is delivering 50 m3/hr of water with a discharge pressure of 35 metre. The

water is drawn from a sump where water level is 5 metre below the pump centerline.
The power drawn by the motor is 9.5 kW at 91% motor efficiency. Find out the pump
efficiency.

40 What are the technical aspects of energy efficient motors with respect to insulation life,
slip and starting torque?

41 For any electrical distribution system, list any 5 options for distribution loss
optimization

42 Draw a typical curve for efficiency and power factor Vs load for a 3-phase induction
motor between 0% and 100% (Note: Explanation not required)

43 A 7.5kW, 3 phase, 415 V induction motor draws 10.5 A and 5 kW input power at 410
V . What is the Apparent and Reactive Power drawn by the motor at the operating load?

44 In an air-handling unit (AHU), the actual airflow rate is 10350 m3/h and the inlet air has
16 kcal/kg of enthalpy. At the outlet of AHU, air has enthalpy of 13.45 kcal/kg. The
density of air of 1.15 kg/ m3. Estimate the TR of the air-handling unit?

45 Define Range, approach and effectiveness in cooling tower operation

46 A process fluid at 40m3/hr, with a density of 0.95, is flowing in a heat exchanger and is
 to be cooled from 35oC to 29oC. The fluid specific heat is 0.78 kCal/kg. Find out the
chilled water flow rate if the chilled water range across the heat exchanger is 4oC.

47 List any 5 energy conservation opportunity in air conditioning system

48 A DG set is operating at 750 kW loading with 440oC exhaust gas temperature. The DG
set generates 8 kg gas/ kWh generated, and specific heat of gas at 0.25 kCal/ kg oC. A
heat recovery boiler is installed after which the exhaust gas temperature reduces to
190oC. How much steam will be generated at 3 kg/ cm2 with enthalpy of 650.57 kCal/
kg. Assume boiler feed water temperature as 70oC.

49 An engineering industry which was operating with a maximum demand of 1000 kVA at
0.9 power factor brought down its demand to 900 kVA by power factor improvement.
Find out the percentage reduction in distribution losses within the plant

50 A cast iron foundry has a load of 450 kVA. It has installed two transformers of 500
kVA each. The no load loss and full load copper loss are 760 W and 5400 W
respectively. From the energy efficiency point of view the foundry management wants
to take a decision on whether to operate a single transformer on full load or two
transformers equally sharing the load. What is your recommendation? Why?

51 A no load test conducted on a three phase delta connected induction motor gave the
following values:

No load power = 993 W

Stator resistance per phase at 30oC = 0.246 Ohms
No load current = 14.7 A

Calculate the fixed losses for the motor.

52 A 22 kW rated motor driving a lube oil pump is drawing a constant power of 19 kW at

90% efficiency. If the motor is replaced with an energy efficient motor which operates
at 93 % efficiency, find out the annual energy savings at 8000 hours of operation/year.
If the investment is Rs. 30,000/- find out the payback period at Rs.4/kWh energy
charges.

53 Air at 25,200 m3/hr and at 1.2 kg/m3 density is flowing into an air handling unit of an
inspection room. The enthalpy difference between the inlet and outlet air is 10 kJ/kg.
If the motor draw a power of 25 kW at an efficiency of 90%, find out the kW/TR of
the refrigeration system. (1 J = 4.18 Cal.)
54 Air flow measurements using the pitot tube, in the primary air fan of a coal fired boiler
gave the following data

Air temperature = 30oC

Velocity pressure = 44 mmWC
Pitot tube constant, Cp = 0.9
Air density at 0oC (standard data) = 1.293 kg /m3

Find out the velocity of air in m/sec

55 In a cooling tower, the cooling water circulation rate is 1200 m3/hr. The operating
range is 8oC. If the blowdown rate of the cooling tower is 1 % of the circulation rate,
calculate the evaporation loss and COC

56 A system has a static head of 45 meters and friction head of 10 meters. The pump is
operating at 1440 RPM. For reducing the flow, the pump speed is reduced to 1100
RPM. What is likely to happen as a result of this ?

57 The hot water temperature entering the cooling tower is 38oC. If the wet bulb
temperature is 26 oC and the range is twice the approach, find out the cold water
temperature and effectiveness of the cooling tower.

58 A jockey pump of a fire hydrant system is analysed for efficiency and following data is
collected:

59
List any five problems that can arise due to harmonics in a system.

60 Why does the power factor of a induction motor decreases with the decrease in the
applied load on the motor?

61 A water pump is delivering 300 m3/hr flow at 40 meter head at ambient conditions.
The pump shaft power is 52kW. The impeller diameter is trimmed by 8%. Find out the
new water flow, head and pump shaft power at the changed condition

62 If inlet and outlet water temperatures of a cooling tower are 42oC and 36oC
respectively and atmospheric DBT and WBT are 39 oC and 32 oC respectively, find
out the range, approach and the effectiveness of cooling tower.
63 Draw a sketch of a typical centrifugal fan characteristic curve along with system
resistance. (Note: No explanation is required)

64 The COP of a vapour compression refrigeration system is 3.0. If the compressor motor
draws power of 15 kW at 90% motor efficiency, find out the tonnage of the
refrigeration system.

65 List any 5 energy conservation opportunity in an air compression system

66 A Reciprocating Compressor with 220 CFM capacity is connected with a 75 HP

motor. The energy manager of the plant noticed frequent unloading and loading of
compressor .In your opinion, what reasons he may conclude for this situation and
accordingly propose the remedial actions.

67 Briefly explain transformer losses and how the total transformer losses at any load
level can be computed.

68 The power input to a three phase induction motor is 45 kW. If the induction motor is
operating at a slip of 2% and with total stator losses of 1.80 kW, find the total
mechanical power developed.

69 List any five energy conservation opportunities in pumping system.

70 Name any five methods of capacity controls for fans (Note: no explanation is required)

71 A genset is operating at 700 kW loading with 450OC exhaust gas temperature: The
DG set generates 8 kg gas/ kWh generated, and specific heat of gas at 0.25 kCal/ kg
OC. A heat recovery boiler is installed after which the exhaust temperature drops by
260oC. How much steam will be generated at 3 kg/ cm2 with enthalpy of 650.57 kCal/
kg. Assume boiler feed water temperature as 60oC

72 An energy audit of a fan was carried out. It was observed that fan was delivering
15,000 Nm3/hr of air at static pressure rise of 60 mm WC. The power measurement of
the 3-phase induction motor coupled with the fan recorded 1.92 kW/ phase on an
average. The motor operating efficiency was assessed as 0.88 from the motor
performance curves. What would be the fan static efficiency ?.
73 Discuss in brief any three methods by which energy can be saved in an air conditioning
system.

74 a) A 10 kVAr, 415 V rated power factor capacitor was found to be having terminal
supply voltage of 440 V. Calculate the capacity of the power factor capacitor at the
operating supply voltage.

b) What would be the nearest kVAr compensation required for changing the power
factor of a 500 kW load from 0.9 lead to unity power factor ?

75 Fill in the blanks

a) Heat Rate of a thermal power plant is expressed in ________

b) With increase in design speed of induction motors ,the required capacitive kVAr
for reactive power compensation for the same capacity range will ____
c) An air dryer in a compressed air system reduces ____ point of air.
d) A Pitot tube measures the difference between ____ and ______ pressures of the
fluid
e) The friction loss in a pipe carrying a fluid is proportional to the ____power of
pipe diameter

76 A pump is delivering 40 m3/hr of water with a discharge pressure of 29 metre. The

water is drawn from a sump where water level is 6 metre below the pump centerline.
The power drawn by the motor is 7.5 kW at 89% motor efficiency. Find out the pump
efficiency.

77 Define one „Ton of Refrigeration (TR)‟. How do you calculate TR across the Air
Handling Units?

78 Estimate the cooling tower capacity (TR) and approach with the following parameters

Water flow rate through CT = 120 m3/hr

Specific heat of water = 1 kCal/kg °C
Inlet water temperature = 42 °C
Outlet water temperature = 36 °C
 Ambient WBT = 32 °C

79 A fan is delivering 20,000 Nm3/hr. of air at static pressure difference of 70 mm WC.

If the fan static efficiency is 55%, find out the shaft power of the fan.

80 a) Briefly explain the difference between a „filament lamp‟ and a „gas discharge
lamp‟?
b) State any 3 best practices in a lighting system for energy savings?

81 Calculate the free air delivery (FAD) capacity of a compressor in m3/min for the
following observed data:

Receiver capacity: 0.5 m3

Initial pressure (with empty receiver): 0 kg/cm2 (g)
Final pressure: 7 kg/cm2 (g)
Initial air temperature: 32oC
Final air temperature: 51 oC
Additional holdup volume: 0.03 m3
Compressor pump up time: 4.5 minutes
Atmospheric pressure: 1.026 kg/ cm2 absolute

82 Fill in the blanks

a) If the reactive power drawn by a particular load is zero, it means the load is
operating at__ power factor

b) Power factor is the ratio of_______________

c) As the „approach‟ increases while other parameters remaining constant, the

effectiveness of a cooling tower_________

d) Lower power factor of a DG set demands____________ excitation currents

e) If voltage applied to a 415 V rated capacitors drops by 5 %, its VAr output

drops by about______%
83 A 7.5 kW, 415 V, 2 pole, 50 Hz, 3 Phase squirrel cage induction motor has a full load
efficiency of 90% and power factor of 0.88. Find the following if the motor operates at
full load rated values.

a) input power in kW
b) current drawn by the motor
c) RPM at a full load slip of 1%

84 In an air-handling unit (AHU), the actual airflow rate is 9300 m3/hr and the inlet air
has 16.12 kCal/kg of enthalpy. At the outlet of AHU, air has enthalpy of 13.33
kCal/kg. The density of air is 1.15 kg/m3. Estimate the TR of the air-handling unit?

85 A centrifugal pump is pumping 90 m3/hr of water with a discharge pressure of

3 kg/cm2 (g) and a negative suction head of 3 m. If the power drawn by the motor is
13 kW, find out the pump efficiency. Assume motor efficiency as 91% and water
density as 1000 kg/m3.

86 Find out the blow down rate of a cooling tower from the following data:

Cooling water flow rate is 600 m3/hr. The operating range is 8 oC. The TDS
concentration in circulating water is 1500 ppm and TDS in make up water is 300 ppm.

87 In a throttle valve-controlled pumping system with oversized pump, list any five best
methods to improve energy efficiency? (Note: Name only methods, no explanation
required)

88 Compute AT & C (Aggregate Technical and Commercial) losses for the following data:

Annual
Description
Data
Input energy = (import - export), MU 10
Energy billed (metered), MU 6
Energy billed (Un-metered), MU 1
Amount billed (Rs. lakhs ) 400
Gross amount collected (Rs. lakhs) 410
Arrears collected (Rs. lakhs) 40

89 Match the following load-shape objectives of any Demand Side Management (DSM)
programme of a utility.
 Peak Clipping
i a

ii
Valley filling b

Load shifting
iii c

Conservation
iv d

Load building
v e

90 The power input to a three phase induction motor is 52 kW. If the induction motor is
operating at a slip of 1.9% and with total stator losses of 1.30 kW, find the total
mechanical power developed.

91 In a Commercial building, five window ACs each of 1.5 TR capacity, were

evaluated for replacement with three star labeled new ACs having Energy Efficiency
Ratio (EER) of 2.50 kW/kW. The measured EER of existing ACs is as follows.

Existing EER

AC No 1 2.05
AC No 2 2.19
AC No 3 2.30
AC No 4 2.40
AC No 5 2.17
 Calculate the total kW saving potential if all the existing ACs are replaced with 3 star
labeled ACs of same capacity?

92 The following data of a water pump of a process plant have been collected

Flow: 70 m3/hr, Total head: 24 meters, Power drawn by motor– 7.2 kW, Motor
efficiency – 89%. Determine the pump efficiency

93 Write any 5 industrial applications of a heat pump.

94 An induced draft-cooling tower is designed for a range of 8 °C. The energy auditor
finds the operating range as 2 °C during the conduct of energy audit. In your opinion
what could be the reasons for this situation

95 Briefly explain transformer losses and how the total transformer losses at any load level
can be computed.

96 A 15 kW, 3 phase, 415 V induction motor draws 25 A and 12 kW input power at 410
V. Calculate the Apparent and Reactive Power drawn by the motor at the operating
load?

97 A water pump of a process plant is analysed for efficiency and following data is
collected:

Flow - 50 m3/hr, Suction head -3 meters, Discharge head - 27 meter, meters, Power
drawn by motor – 7.5 kW, Motor efficiency – 88%

Determine the pump efficiency

98 Distinguish between NPSH available and NPSH required in case of a centrifugal pump
?

99 A DG set is operating at 600 kW load with 450OC exhaust gas temperature. The DG set
generates 8 kg of exhaust gas/ kWh generated. The specific heat of gas at 450 oC is 0.25
kCal/ kgOC. A heat recovery boiler is installed after which the exhaust temperature
drops to 230OC. How much steam will be generated at 3 kg/ cm2 with enthalpy of
 650.57 kCal/ kg. Assume boiler feed water temperature as 80oC.

100 An energy audit of a fan was carried out. It was observed that the fan was delivering
16,000 Nm3/hr of air with static pressure rise of 55 mm WC. The power measurement
of the 3-phase induction motor coupled with the fan recorded 2.1 kW/ phase on an
average. The motor operating efficiency was assessed as 86% from the motor
performance curves. What would be the fan static efficiency?.

101 Discuss in brief any three methods by which energy can be saved in a building air
conditioning system

102 A pump is delivering 64 m3/hr of water with a discharge head of 26 metres. The water
is drawn from a sump where water level is 3 metres below the pump centerline. The
power drawn by the motor is 8.89 kW at 88% motor efficiency. Find out the pump
efficiency

103 How do the Time-Of-Day (TOD) metering and billing benefit the utilities as well as
consumers?

104 Explain briefly the difference between static and dynamic head of a centrifugal
pumping system.

105 A DG set is operating at 700 kW load with 450OC exhaust gas temperature. The DG set
generates 7.8 kg of exhaust gas/ kWh generated. The specific heat of gas at 430oC is
0.25 kCal/ kgOC. A heat recovery boiler is installed after which the exhaust
temperature drops to 220OC. How much steam will be generated at 3 kg/ cm2 with
enthalpy of 650.57 kcal/ kg. Assume boiler feed water temperature as 65oC.

106 An energy audit of a fan was carried out. It was observed that the fan was delivering
18,500Nm3/hr of air with static pressure rise of 45 mm WC. The power measurement of
the 3-phase induction motor coupled with the fan recorded 2.9 kW/ phase on an average.
The motor operating efficiency was assessed as 88% from the motor performance
curves. What would be the fan static efficiency?

107 Compute AT & C (Aggregate Technical and Commercial) Losses for the following
data:
 S. No. Description Annual
Data
1 Input Energy = (Import-Export), MU 11
2a Energy Billed (Metered), MU 7
2b Energy Billed (Un-Metered), MU 1
2c Total Energy Billed 8
3 Amount Billed (Rs. lakhs ) 450
4a Gross Amount Collected (Rs. lakhs) 460
4b Arrears Collected (Rs. lakhs) 40

108 List down any 5 energy conservation opportunities in compressed air system

109 A 15 kW, 415 V, 4 pole, 50 Hz, 3 Phase squirrel cage induction motor has a full
load efficiency of 92% and power factor of 0.89. Find the following if the motor
operates at full load rated values.
a) input power in kW
b) current drawn by the motor
c) RPM at a full load slip of 0.8%

110 Harmonic measurements in an electrical system of an industry gave the

following results.
Current at 50 Hz : 300 A
Current at 150 Hz : 42 A
Current at 250 Hz : 33 A
Calculate the Total Harmonic Distortion in current for the system

111 Air flow measurements using the pitot tube, in the primary air fan of a coal fired
boiler gave the following data

Air temperature = 38oC

Velocity pressure = 47 mmWC
Pitot tube constant, Cp = 0.9
Air density at 0 C (standard data) = 1.293 kg /m3 Find out the velocity of air in m/sec.
o

112 Estimate the cooling tower capacity (TR) and approach with the following parameters
 Water flow rate through CT = 2 m3/min
Specific heat of water = 1 kcal/kg °C
Inlet water temperature = 43 °C
Outlet water temperature = 35 °C
Ambient WBT = 30°C

113 A 37 kW, 3 phase, 415 V induction motor draws 56 A and 33 kW power at 410 V .
What is the Apparent and Reactive Power drawn by the motor at the operating load?

114 An energy audit of a fan was carried out. It was observed that the fan was delivering
18,500 Nm3/hr of air with static pressure rise of 52 mm WC. The power measurement
of the 3-phase induction motor coupled with the fan recorded 3.1 kW/ phase on an
average. The motor operating efficiency was assessed as 88% from the motor
performance curves. What would be the fan static efficiency?.

115 State any three major differences between vapor compression refrigeration (VCR) and
Vapour Absorption Refrigeration (VAR) system?

116 A 180 kVA, 0.80 PF rated DG set has diesel engine rating of 210 BHP. What is the
maximum power factor which can be maintained at full load on the alternator without
overloading the DG set? (Assume alternator losses and exciter power requirement
as 5.66 kW and there is no derating of DG set)
 Long Answer Questions
Each question carries Ten marks

1 A plant has 2 identical 500 kVA transformers, each with a no load loss of 0.84 kW and full
load copper loss of 5.7 kW. The plant average load is 300 kVA and has never exceeded 450
kVA in the past.

(a) Compare the transformer losses when single transformer is in operation and when
both transformers are in parallel operation.

2 A compressed air leakage test was conducted in an engineering industry, which employs a
500 cfm reciprocating compressor. The compressed air system is maintained at the normal
loading-unloading settings of 6.5 kg/cm2g and 7 kg/ cm2g respectively. The following was
observed for a period of 15 minutes trial:

On load time = 40 secs

Unload time = 120 secs.

Subsequently some of the air leakage points were attended and the leakage test was
repeated. The following was observed while maintaining the same loading &
unloading pressure settings and trial period:

On load time = 20 secs

Unload time = 140 secs

The average power drawn during the above 2 trials was observed as 70 kW during load and
15 kW during unload condition. Calculate the annual cost savings for 5000 hr/ year of
compressor operation. Assume energy charge of Rs. 5.00 per kWh

3 A centrifugal pump is delivering 30 m3/s of water at a discharge pressure of 3 kg/cm2g. The

pump suction is 1 meter below the pump center line. Find out the power drawn by the motor
if the pump efficiency is 60% and motor efficiency is 92%.

4 Briefly explain the step by step approach for the conduct of energy audit of vapour
compression refrigeration plants.

5 List 10 energy saving opportunities in a cooling tower.

6 Explain the benefit of reducing maximum demand. Explain step-by-step approach in
controlling the maximum demand.

7 A 10 HP, 415 V, 4 pole, 50 Hz, 3 Phase squirrel cage induction motor has a full load
efficiency of 90% and power factor of 0.88. Find the following if the motor operates at full
load rated values.

a) current drawn by the motor

b) input power in kW
c) RPM at a full load slip of 1%

8 In an engineering industry, a 500 cfm rated capacity reciprocating compressor is operated at

7 kg/cm2g to find out the system leakage loss in the plant during lunch timings when no
equipment using compressed air is operated. A free air delivery test was carried out before
conducting the leakage test and it was observed that, the compressor was delivering 90% of
its rated capacity. The following was observed during the conduct of leakage test:

a) compressor on load timing is 10 seconds and unloading pressure is 7 kg/cm2g

b) compressor power drawn during on load is 75 kW

c) compressor unload timings and loading pressure are 40 seconds and 6.5
kg/cm2 g respectively.

Find out the following:

(i) % air leakage in the system

(ii) leakage quantity in cfm.
(iii) power lost due to leakage

9 A water pump is delivering 300 m3/hr at ambient conditions. The impeller diameter is
trimmed by 10% and its speed is reduced by 10%. Find out the water flow at the changed
conditions.

10 a) A 3 phase, 415 V, 110 kW induction motor is drawing 50 kW at a 0.75 PF.

Calculate the capacitor rating requirements at motor terminals for improving PF to

0.95. Also, calculate the reduction in current drawn and kVA reduction, from the
point of installation back to the generating side due to the improved PF.

(b) A process plant consumes of 125,000 kWh per month at 0.9 Power Factor (PF).
What is the percentage reduction in distribution losses per month if PF is improved
up to 0.96 at load end?
11 a) A V-belt driven reciprocating instrument air compressor was found to be maintaining a
distribution system pressure of 7 kg/cm2g. 20% of the instrument air was used for control
valves installed in a boiler house and requiring 6.5 kg/cm2g, whereas balance 80% of the
instrument air was used for other application requiring
4 kg/cm2g. What would you like to advise in this situation?

b) An energy auditor observes the following load unload condition on two similar
reciprocating air compressor installed in two separate industrial locations (A & B)

A B

Load setting (kg/cm2g) 6.5 6.5

Unload setting (kg/cm2g) 6.8 7.5

The energy auditor concludes that at location B, the compressed air system in operation is
inefficient. Do you agree with his observation. Justify your reply with atleast two reasons in
support of your argument

12 List down 10 energy conservation opportunities in pumping systems.

13 In an air conditioning duct of 0.6 m x 0.6 m size, the average velocity of air measured by
vane anemometer is 30 m/s. The static pressure at inlet of the fan is 25 mm WC and at the
outlet is 35 mm WC. The motor coupled with fan through belt drive draws 19 A at 410 V at
a power factor of 0.8. Find out the efficiency of the fan. Assume motor efficiency = 90%
and belt transmission efficiency of 98% (density correction can be neglected).

14 An efficiency assessment test was carried out for a standard squirrel cage induction motor
in a process plant. The motor specifications are as under.

Motor rated specification: 50 HP/ 415 Volt, 60 Amps, 1475 rpm, 3 phase,
delta connected

The following data was collected during the no load test on the motor.

Voltage = 415 Volts

Current = 18 Amps
Frequency = 50 Hz
Stator resistance per phase = 0.27 Ohms
No load power = 1080 Watts

Calculate the following:

 (i) Iron plus friction and windage losses.
(ii) Stator resistance at 120oC.
(iii) Stator copper loss at operating temperature at 120oC.
(iv) Full load slip and rotor input assuming rotor losses are slip times rotor input.
(v) Motor input assuming that stray losses are 0.5% of the motor rated power.
(vi) Motor full load efficiency and full load power factor.

15 The contract demand of a process plant is 5000 kVA with the electricity supply utility
company. The average monthly recorded maximum demand of the process plant is 4600
kVA at a power factor of 0.80. The utility bill analysis provides the following tariff
structure.

a) Minimum monthly billing demand is 75% of the contract demand or the actual
recorded maximum demand whichever is higher.

b) Monthly maximum demand (MD) charge is Rs. 300 per kVA.

Find out the optimum limit of power factor capacitor requirement entirely from the
view of reducing maximum demand so that no excess demand charges are paid to the
supply company. Also work out the simple payback period, assuming cost of power
factor capacitor installation along with automatic power factor correction controller
is as Rs. 500 per kVAr.

16 A 7.5 kW, 415 V, 14.5 A, 4 pole, 50 Hz, 3 phase rated squirrel cage induction motor has a
full load efficiency and power factor of 89% and 0.88 respectively.

An energy auditor measures the following operating data of the motor

(a) Supply voltage = 410 V

(b) Current drawn = 9.5 A
(c) PF = 0.8
(d) Supply frequency = 49.8 Hz
(e) RPM = 1480

Find out the following at the motor operating conditions:

1. Power input in kW
2. % motor loading
3. % slip
17 (a) A fan is delivering 20,000 Nm3/hr. of air at static pressure difference of 70 mm WC.
If the fan static efficiency is 55%, find out the shaft power of the fan.

(b) Explain briefly the difference between static and dynamic head of a centrifugal
pumping system.

18 List down any 10 energy conservation opportunities in compressed air system.

19 Briefly explain the step-by-step approach for conducting Energy Performance Assessment
of DG set on shopfloor.

20 A plant has 2 identical 500 kVA transformers, each with a no load loss of 0.80kW and full
load copper loss of 5.7 kW. The plant average load is 420 kVA and has never exceeded 460
kVA in the past. An energy auditor while conducting the energy audit founds that only
single transformer is kept in operation and second transformer is switched off. The plant
management was of the view that since the plant load is well within the reach of one
transformer, therefore there is no need of keeping the second transformer in parallel
operation. As claimed by the management, plant would be saving no load loss of
transformer, which is 0.80kW.

a) In your opinion, whether energy auditor would agree with the stand taken by the
management.
b) If not, what he would like to like to advise to the plant‟s management on
transformers operation keeping in view the energy saving potential, reliability
and safety of the system

21 An energy auditor works out the percentage loading of a particular induction motor as a
ratio of current drawn to the rated current of the motor.
a) Do you agree with the above methodology adopted by the consultant?
Justify your answer with reasons.
b) In your opinion what is the right approach for working out the motor
loading?
c) List any other method ,which is also an indicator of motor loading
22 The management of an industrial plant retains the services of an energy auditor to undertake
the performance evaluation of a large fan handling gases. The auditor measures the
following data:

i) Average velocity pressure (by Pitot tube measurement)

: 70 mm water column

ii) Fan Suction pressure : - 20 mm water column

iii) Fan Outlet pressure : 460 mm water column

iv) Area of duct : 8 square meter

v) Pitot tube constant : 0.85

vi) Corrected gas density : 1.15 kg/ m3

3 phase motor data.

vii) Motor line current :137 Amps

viii) Motor phase voltage (line to neutral) :6350 volts

ix) Power factor of electric motor : 0.91

x) Efficiency of motor at the operating load (from the performance curve): 94%.

After analyzing the operating data, the energy auditor concludes that the static fan
efficiency has fallen to around 50% and there is a need to replace the fan impeller after
undertaking a detailed financial analysis. However, plant personnel insist that static
efficiency of the plant is still better and is around 85% and there is no need of fan impeller
replacement.

a) In your opinion who is correct, assuming that the measurement of data is correct.
Justify your answer.

b) Can you catch the mistake committed by either of them in the analysis of
electrical parameters?
23 a) An energy auditor while conducting the energy audit of a DG set in a plant founds that a 3
MW DG set with an average load of 2.5 MW running in parallel with the grid was exporting
50 kVAr. In your opinion, what electrical parameters should be checked by the auditor?
List the disadvantages of the above situation.

b) An energy auditor observes the following load unload condition on two similar
reciprocating air compressor and compressed air system installed in two separate
industrial plant locations (A & B)

Location A Location B

Load setting (kg/cm2g) 7.0 7.0

Unload setting (kg/cm2g) 7.3 8.0

The energy auditor concludes that at location B, the compressed air system has
become inefficient. Do you agree with his observation? Justify your answer with at
least two reasons in support of your argument

24 The management of a building facility retains the services of an energy auditor to asses the
refrigeration load of each floor of the building and efficiency of the chilled water pump. The
auditor measures the chilled water flow of each AHU by non contact flow meter and
measures the temperature at the inlet and outlet of AHUs, as per the details given below. The
discharge pressure gauge of the chilled water pump shows 3.5 kg/cm2 and the refrigeration
tank water level is 1 metre above the pump centerline. The power drawn by the refrigeration
compressor and pump motor was found to be 89kW and 17.58 kW respectively.

25 1st Floor
3 o
3.5kg/cm2 20m /hr, 7 C 10oC

Refrigera-
tion Plant
30m3/hr, 7oC 11oC

10m3/hr, 7oC 11oC

15m3/ hr, 7oC 12oC

4th Floor
 What would be the analysis of the auditor on the following?

c) Floor wise refrigeration load requirement(in TR)

Specific power consumption of Refrigeration compressor (kW/TR) at the motor
operating efficiency of 92%

d) Chilled water pump efficiency , at the motor operating efficiency of 89%

26 A chemical plant has a contract demand of 2500 kVA with the power supply company. The
average maximum demand of the plant is 2000 kVA at a power factor of 0.95. The
maximum demand is billed at the rate of Rs.300/kVA. The minimum billable maximum
demand is 75 % of the contract demand. An incentive of 0.5 % reduction in energy charges
component of electricity bill are provided for every 0.01 increase in power factor over and
above 0.95. The average energy charge component of the electricity bill per month for the
company is Rs.10 lakhs.

The plant decides to improve the power factor to unity. Determine the power factor
capacitor kVAr required, annual reduction in maximum demand charges and energy charge
component. What will be the simple payback period if the cost of power factor capacitors is
Rs.800/kVAr.

27 A cooling tower is operating at a capacity of 32,40,000 kcal/hr and a range of 6oC. The
cooling tower pump has a positive suction of 1 m and the discharge pressure shows 3.8
kg/cm2. The measured motor power is 71 kW and the operating efficiency of the motor is
92%. Find out the efficiency of the pump.

28 A fan is driven by a motor through a belt pulley system. The input power to the fan is 36 kW
for a 2500 Nm3/hr fluid flow. The motor speed is 2990 RPM and its pulley diameter is 200
mm. The fan pulley diameter is 300 mm. If the flow is to be reduced by 20% by changing
the fan pulley size, what should be the diameter of the fan pulley and what will be the power
input to the fan?

29 Draw a sketch of centrifugal pump (head vs flow) characteristic curve incorporating the
following. (Draw separate sketches for each of the conditions)

a) System resistance curve (with static and dynamic head) and show the operating
point
b) Effect of throttling the pump on head and flow
c) Effect of pump speed reduction on head and flow
d) Effect of impeller diameter reduction on head and flow
 A 7.5 kW, 415 V, 14.5 Amp,4 pole, 50 Hz rated, 3 phase squirrel cage induction motor has
a half load efficiency of 84% and power factor of 0.7. Find the following if the motor
operates at 50% of its rated output.

a) Current drawn by the motor

b) Ratio of the current drawn to its rated current. Is this exactly 50% at half
loading? If not, briefly explain the reasons for the same.
c) RPM at a half load slip of 2%

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