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18EE742
Seventh Semester B.E. Degree Examination, Feb./Mar. 2022
/ + Utilization of Electrical Power
Max. Marks: 100
Note: Answer any FIVE full questions, choosing ONE full question from each module.
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Explain the principle of didlegtric heating and the factors on which dielectric loss in a
dielectric material depends, (08 Marks)
Discuss the principle of are welding and the diffeterice between carbon and metallic arc
welding. (08 Marks)
A three phase, 415°V; 45 KW resistance oven employs nickel-chrome wire for its heating
clements. Ifthe Wire temperature is not to exceed 1200°C and the temperature of the charge
is to be limited t0°800°C, calculate the diameter and length of the wire, Assume radiating
efficiency as,0.57 and resistivity of nichrome as 1.016x10°° Q and emissivity as 0.9.
(04 Marks)
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Explain the principle of high frequéncy induction heating. What factors control the depth of
penetration of heat? (08 Marks)
State Faraday’s laws of eléetrblysis and explain ariytwo applications of electrolysis.
(08 Marks)
An insulating material 3 ém thick and 400.cm® in area is to be-heaied by dielectric heating.
The material has a,relative permittivity of 6 and a power fyetor Of 0.05. Power required is
600 W at a frequency of 30 MHz. Determine the necessary Voltage and the current required
If the voltage ‘were to be limited/to, 800 V, what will be the frequency of the supply
required? (04 Marks)
Modu
State the’laws of illuminafidn, and explain the term : (i) Plain angle (ii) Solid angle and
cstablish the relationship betWeen them. (08 Marks)
b. Explain with a neat diagram, principle of Operation of a sodium vapour lamp. Mention its
use. (08 Marks)
Two lamp posts dre 20m apart and are fitted with lamps of luminous intensity 200 C.P each,
at a height of 6 mvabove the ground. Calculate the illumination on the ground (i) under each
lamp (ii) midway between the lamps. (04 Marks)
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What are the requirements of good lighting? (04 Marks)
Write short notes on : (i),Flood lighting (i) Street lighting. (08 Marks)
A lamp having a uniform C.P of 300 in all directions is provided with a reflector which
directs 60 percentof the total light uniformly on to a circular area of 12m diameter. The
lamp is Sm above the area. Calculate (i) the illumination at the centre and edge of the surface
with and without feflector. (ji) The average illumination over a area without the reflector.
(08 Marks)
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Module-3
Assuming the quadrilateral speed time curve, deriv® equation for
(i) Total distance travelled by the train between bwo stops
(ii) Velocity at the time of braking (08 Marks)
Define specific energy consumption and diseuiss the factors affecting it. (08 Marks)
‘A scheduled speed of 45 knvbr is required between two stops 1.5 km apart. Find the
‘maximum speed over the run ifthe stop is of 20 seconds duration. The values of acceleration
and retardation are 2.4 kmphpsqand”"3.2 kmphps respectively. Assume a simplified
trapezoidal speed time curve. (04 Marks)
OR
Define Tractive effort. Deduée expression for total triétive effort for propulsion of a train,
(08 Marks)
Explain why a series niotor is preferred for the electric traction. (04 Marks)
Explain with the help of suitable circuit diagrams
(@ Shunt transition. (i) Bridge transition as applied to a pair of d.c traction motors
(08 Marks)
Mod:
Describe Hiow plugging, rheostatic Braking and regenerative, braking are employed with dc
motofs: (12 Marks)
‘Show how sag and tension are caléulated in trolley wire’. (08 Marks)
OR
Sketch the various arrangement of current collection used in electric trition, (06 Marks)
Explain the function of a negative booster in a tramway system, (06 Marks)
Discuss some of the méchanieal braking arrangements used in electric traction, (08 Marks)
Module-5
With relevant block diagram, discuss the working prineiple of Hybrid Electric Vehicle.
(10 Marks)
Discuss élettrie energy consumption in electric vehicle (10 Marks)
OR
With neat diagram, explain the configuration bf electric vehicles. (10 Marks)
‘Discuss electrical vehiele performance interms of maximum cruising speed, gradeability and
(10 Marks)
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