Al-Mustansiriya University Date:

College of Engineering Time: Three hours

Electrical Eng. Department

Comprehensive Test
forTheAdmission to M.Sc. Course in Electrical Power and Machines Engineering

NOTE (1):Answer all questions NOTE (2): There are 16 questions in 9 pages
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Mathematics
Q1. Fill in the blanks with a suitable mathematical expression. (5 marks)

a) The function 𝑓(𝑥) = sin(2𝑥) is periodic with period ……………

b) Equation of the form …………….. is called 3-dim. Laplace equation.
c) The divergence of 𝐹⃗ (𝑥) = (2𝑥 3 𝑦)𝑖 + (𝑦 2 𝑒 𝑧 )𝑗 − (5𝑥 cos 𝑧 )𝑘 𝑖𝑠 …...
(𝑠−1)
d) The inverse Laplace transform of { } is …………………….
(𝑠−1)2 +9
e) The Z-transform of {3 + 2𝑛 _ 𝑒 −2𝑛 } is …………………….

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f) The sum of the Geometric series (2
n 0
n
) is ……………….

tan(√𝑥) 𝑑𝑥
g) The integral ∫ =…..………………….
√𝑥 cos2 (√𝑥)
𝑑
h) [2𝑥 − sin−1 𝑥 + ln(𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝑥)] = …………………
𝑑𝑥
i) The gradient vector of 𝑓(𝑥, 𝑦, 𝑧) = 𝑥𝑦𝑧 is ………………….
j) Fourier transform of the function f (t) is ……………………..

Q2 a. Solve the nonhomogeneous differential equation: (10 marks)

y  5 y  6 y  3e 2 x

b. Find the unit tangent vector and the principal unit normal vector forthe circular
motion

𝑅⃗⃗(𝑡) = (cos 2𝑡)𝑖 + (sin 2𝑡)𝑗

Electrical Circuits

Q3: Choose the correct answer: (8 marks)

a- When the quality factor increased, the bandwidth will

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 1- Increase. 2- Decrease. 3- More power consumed. 4. (2 and 3).
b- The 3dB points are points where
1- Voltage is 0.607Vmax. 2- Current is 0.807Imax. 3- (1 and 2). 4. The power is
halved.
c- The inductive load can be represented as an admittance vector in the (G-B) plane
in the:
1- Second quadrant. 2- First quadrant. 3- Fourth quadrant. 4- (1 and 3).
d- The coupling coefficient between two inductors can be expressed by:
𝑀 𝑋𝑚
1- 𝐾 = 𝑀√𝐿1 𝐿2 . 2- 𝐾 = . 3- 𝐾 = .
√𝑋𝐿1 𝑋𝐿2 √𝑋𝐿1 𝑋𝐿2
e- In a balanced 3-phase system the neutral current is
1- More than the line current. 2- Less than the line current. 3- Zero. 4- (1 or 2).
f- In 3-phase system the two wattmeter method can be used to measure:
1- The power in two phases. 2- The power in one phase only. 3- The total power.
4- The short circuit power.
g- The angular frequency for the waveform 𝑣(𝑡) = 10 sin 2000𝑡 is:
1- 1000Hz, 2- 1000rad/s. 3- 2000 rad/s. 4- 2000Hz.
h- In a two-port network, the voltage equations represent:
1- The admittance parameters. 2- The impedance parameters. 3- The ABCD
parameters. 4- (1 and 3)
Q4: For the circuit shown, calculate the value of the capacitance (C 1) if the resonant
frequency is 5000 rad/s. (2 marks)

R1 R2

5Ω
5.1 44.3
Ω

L1 C1
620mH
0.6 H 1.0nF

Control

Q5: Choose the correct answer from the following: (5 marks)

a. The first order system reaches 98% of its final value, when the time constant (T)
is equal to:
1- 2T. 2- 4T. 3- 5T.
b. Second-order system is considered in an under-damped case when the damping
ratio (ξ) is:
1- (ξ>0.0). 2- (ξ=1.0). 3- ( 0.0 <ξ < 1)
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 c. Test-signal widely used in studying transient response specification is:
1- Sinusoidal input. 2- Parabolic input. 3- Step input.
d. The integral controller used in control system in order to:
1- Make steady state error equal to zero.
2- Reduce overshoot.
3- Reduce rise time.
e. The slope of an integral factor in drawing Bode-plot one of the frequency
response method is:
1- (20 dB/decade). 2- (-6 dB/decade). 3- (-20 dB/decade).

Computer

Q6: Choose the correct answer to the following questions: (5 marks)

1. A computer program that converts assembly language to machine language is

A.Compiler
B. Interpreter
C. Assembler
D.Comparator

2. The section of the CPU that selects, interprets and sees to the execution of program
instructions
A.Memory
B. Register unit
C. Control unit
D.ALU

3. The examination and changing of single bits or small groups of his within a word
is called:
A.Bit
B. Byte
C. Bit manipulation
D.Bit slice

4. A 8K×8 bit RAM is interfaced to 8085 Microprocessor, how many

address lines are needed to access all the storage locations of this memory?
A. 11
B. 12
C. 13
D. 14

5. Which standard governs parallel communications?

A. RS232
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 B. RS-232a
C. CAT 5
D. IEEE 1284

Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering

Q7: For the following electrical quantities, state the SI unit for each and show whether
the quantity is a vector or a scalar: (5 marks)

a- Impedance. b- Permeability of iron. c- Magnetic resistance. d- Flux.

e- Self-inductance. f- Work. g- Energy. h- Power.
i- Voltage. j- Current.

Q8: Choose the correct answer for the following questions: (5 marks)

a- Thevenin's theorem used to

1- Show the operation of the circuit as a source.
2- Simplify complicated circuits.
3- Determine the current in certain branch.
b- Norton's Theorem used to
1- Show the operation of the circuit as a source.
2- Simplify complicated circuits.
3- Determine the current in certain branch.
c- The iron core of transformers used to:
1- Transfer magnetic flux from primary to secondary winding.
2- Reduce hysteresis and eddy current losses.
3- Initiate magnetic flux.
d- The speed of an electron in a current carrying conductor is:
1- The speed of light.
2- In many km per second.
3- In many mm per second.
e- The speed of electrical energy inside a current carrying conductor is:
1- The speed of light.
2- In many km per second.
3- In many mm per second.
f- The Imaginary power in AC circuit:
1- Causes no real losses.
2- Causes real losses.
3- Causes imaginary losses.
g- The real power in AC circuit transfer:
1- From source to load.
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 2- From load to source.
3- In both directions.
h- The reactive power in AC circuit transfer:
1- From source to load.
2- From load to source.
3- In both directions.
i- In an AC circuit with its load operate in resonance condition, the load current
is:
1- Greater than source current.
2- Less than source current.
3- Equal to source current.
j- The voltmeter in an AC circuit measures the:
1- Peak value of the voltage.
2- Average value of the voltage.
3- Effective value of the voltage.
Q9: Two cylindrical resistors, R1 and R2, are made of identical material. R2 has twice
the length of R1 but half the radius of R1. These resistors are then connected to a battery
V as shown. What is the relation between I1, the current flowing in R1, and I2, the
current flowing in R2? (5 marks)

I2 I2

V R2
R2

Electrical Machines

Q10: Draw the equivalent circuit of a single phase transformer supplying (R-L) load.
Define all the symbols used. (5 marks)

Q11: Explain the usage of a capacitor in most single-phase induction motors used in
domestic applications. (5 marks)

Q12: Choose the correct answer(s) of the following: (10 marks)

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(1) The starting current of the induction motor is:
a- Twenty times the rated current.
b- Nine times the rated current.
c- Six times the rated current.

(2) The starting current of the DC motor is:

a- Twenty times the rated current.
b- Nine times of the rated current,
c- Six times the rated current.

(3) The speed of the synchronous motor:

a- Reduced linearly with the increase of load.
b- Reduced in a non-linear manner with the increase of load.
c- Remains the same with increase of load.

(4) The flux density inside the transformer core:

a- Reduced with the increase of load.
b- Increased with the increase of load.
c- Is constant with the increase of load.

(5) The saturation in transformer appears:

a- At no-load.
b- At half-load.
c- At full-load.

(6) The only parts suffers from eddy currents in DC motors:

a- The stator.
b- The rotor.
c- The stator and rotor.

(7) The only parts suffers from eddy currents in AC motors:

a- The stator.
b- The rotor.
c- The stator and rotor.

(8) The unit of torque is

a- W (rad. s-1) -1
b- Js-1
c- Nm
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 (9) The hysteresis losses in electrical machines reduced.
a- By core lamination.
b- By core isolation.
c- By choosing another type of iron.

(10) The eddy current losses in electrical machines reduced.

d- By core lamination.
e- By core isolation.
f- By choosing another type of iron.

Power System

Q13:Choose the correct answer: (5 marks)

1. In a symmetrical three phase system the total instantaneous three phase power is:
a. Pulsating sinusoidally with frequency ω.
b. Pulsating sinusoidally with frequency 3ω.
c. Constant.

2. It is impossible to obtain analytical solutions for the power flow equations,

because:
a. The number of equations is large.
b. The equations are nonlinear.
c. The number of unknown variables in the equations is large.

3. Stability requirements limit the power-handling capability of:

a. Long lines.
b. Short lines.
c. Medium

4. Bundling of conductors in a transmission line reduces the risk for corona. Also,
it:
a. Reduces the sag of the line.
b. Increases the resistance of the line.
c. Increases the transmission capacity.

5. A 50 Hz, turbo generator supplying 40% of its maximum power capability to

0.8pu load. The operating power (torque) angleδo is:
a. δo=36 elec. deg.
b. δo= 23.57 elec. deg.
c. δo=40 elec. deg.

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 Q14:Fill in the blanks with suitable answers: (5 marks)
1. One of the advantages of an interconnected power system is----------------.
2. In the medium transmission line model, the line is represented by ------------------
------------------------------.
3. The best indicator of rotor angle stability in a power system is ----------------.
4. The short circuit current of a synchronous machine can be divided into three
periods, the initial sub transient period when the current is large as the machine
offers ------------reactance, the middle transient period where the machine offers -
----------reactance, and finally the steady state period when the machine offers ---
---------- reactance.
5. In a power flow study, the buses are classified into three categories, (1) -----------
----- bus where the unknown variables are -------- and --------, (2) -------------bus
where the unknown variables are ----------- and -----------, (3) ------------- bus
where the unknown variables are -------- and ------------.

Q15: For the two-bus power system shown in Fig. (1) (10 marks)

G1 G2
0.3+j0.1 pu
Bus 1
Bus 2
y12=-j2 pu
Slack bus
1.0+j0.5 pu
V1=1.0∟0opu

Fig.(1)
Sbase=100 MVA, Vbase=132 kV

1. Use Gauss-Siedel iterative method to find V2, perform one iteration

2. IfV2=0.98pu, find the maximum power transmitted along the line.
3. If a balanced 3-phase fault occurs at bus 2, find the fault current in amperes.

Power Electronics

Q16: Choose the correct answer: (10 marks)

1-Gate turn-off thyristor (GTO) is turned off by:
(a) Applying negative gate-cathode voltage pulse.
(b) Positive gate-cathode voltage pulse.
(c) No pulse is applied to gate-cathode.

2-The switching losses of power MOSFET are:

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 (a) Higher than switching losses of the IGBT.
(b) Lower than switching losses of the IGBT.
(c) Equal to switching losses of the IGBT.

3-The firing pulse of the thyristor must be:

(a) Synchronized with any phase voltage of the main supply.
(b) Synchronized with the phase voltage that is used to supply the device.
(c) No need for synchronization.

4-A thyristor of thermal resistance 1.8 Co/W is mounted on a heat sink of thermal
resistance 2.0 Co/W. The maximum power loss of the thyristor if the junction
temperature is not to exceed 125C◦ in an ambient of 40 Co is:
22.3W 50.8W 30.9W

5-For single phase half-wave controlled rectifier with a freewheeling diode connected
across the inductive load, the supply voltage is 220V (RMS). The mean value of the
output voltage for α=45◦ is:
100.7V 70.9V 84.5V

6-For fully controlled single phase bridge rectifier with inductive load (R=10Ω,
L=50mH), F=50Hz and α=45◦, the load current is:
Continuous discontinuous verge continuous

7-Fully controlled three phase bridge rectifier circuit is supplied through delta-star
transformer. For highly inductive load, the waveform of the line supply current
(primary line current of the transformer) is:

Square quasi-square six- step

8-The waveform of output voltage of half-controlled three phase bridge rectifier in each
cycle contains:

Two- pulse six- pulse three- pulse

9-The DC supply voltage of single phase bridge inverter is 300V. For quasi-square
wave output voltage with a 60 percent ON time, the RMS value of output voltage is:

232.37V 220.5V 270.9V

10-For three phase bridge inverter with 120◦ conduction and resistive star-connected
load, the waveforms of:

(a) The load current and line voltage are quasi-square.

(b) The load current is quasi-square and line voltage is a six- step.
(c) The load current is six- step and line voltage is quasi-square.