Seat No.: ________ Enrolment No.

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GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

BE - SEMESTER–VII (NEW) EXAMINATION – SUMMER 2022
Subject Code:3170909 Date:06/06/2022
Subject Name:AC Machine Design
Time:02:30 PM TO 05:00 PM Total Marks: 70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4. Simple and non-programmable scientific calculators are allowed.

Q.1 (a) Explain heat dissipation in Electrical Machines. 03

(b) Explain the factors for choice of specific magnetic loading & specific electric 04
loading.
(c) Discuss magnetic material and insulating material in detail. 07

Q.2 (a) Define window space factor and stacking factor. Which factor affecting window 03
space factor?
(b) Describe design of LV winding of transformer. 04
(c) Explain design of cooling tank with cooling tubes in transformer. 07
OR
(c) What is Dispersion coefficient? Explain the effect of Dispersion coefficient on 07
maximum power factor.

Q.3 (a) Which points are to be considered for selecting number of stator slots in IM? 03
(b) Discuss factors affecting air gap length in induction motor design. 04
(c) Determine the main dimensions and number of stator turns per phase of a 3.7 kW, 07
400 V, 3-phase, 50 Hz, 4 pole squirrel cage induction motor having an efficiency
of 0.85 and full load power factor of 0.84.
Assume: Specific magnetic loading = 0.45 Wb/m2, specific electric loading =
23000 A/m, winding factor = 0.955, stacking factor=0.9. Induction motor to be
started by star delta starter and design for minimum cost.
OR
Q.3 (a) State the rules for the selection of rotor slots in 3-phase squirrel cage induction 03
motor.
(b) What is effect of harmonic induction torque and harmonic synchronous torque 04
on the performance of 3-ph induction motor.
(c) Determine overall dimensions for a 200 kVA , 6600/440 V, 50 Hz, 3-phase core 07
type transformer. Emf per turn is 10V, maximum flux density 1.3 Wb/m2, current
density 2.5 A/mm2 , window space factor 0.3. overall height =overall width,
stacking factor=0.9.
For three stepped core : width of largest stamping is 0.9d and net iron area=0.6d2,
where d is diameter of circumscribing circle.

Q.4 (a) Enlist the factors for choice of specific magnetic loading and specific electric 03
loading in synchronous machine.
(b) Discuss steps for field winding design of salient pole synchronous machine. 04
(c) Find main dimensions and peripheral speed of a 2500 kVA, 3 phase, 50 Hz, 3000 07
V, 187.5 rpm salient pole synchronous generator. The specific magnetic loading
is 0.6 Wb/m2. specific electrical loading is 34000 A/m, winding factor is 0.955.
Use circular poles with ratio of core length to pole pitch=0.65.

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Q.4 (a) How MMF is calculated for magnetic circuit in synchronous machine? 03
(b) Explain design of damper winding in Synchronous machine. 04
(c) What is SCR? Discuss its effect on synchronous machine performance. 07

Q.5 (a) Derive an output equation for 3-ф transformer. 03

(b) Derive an output equation for 3-ф induction motor with usual notation. 04
(c) What are the applications of FEM technique for design problem? Explain the 07
advantages of finite element method.
OR
Q.5 (a) Distinguish between Distribution transformer and Power transformer. 03
(b) Explain FEM software for design of machines. 04
(c) A 11 kW, 3-phase, 220V, 50 Hz, 6-pole star connected induction motor has 54 07
stator slots, each containing 9 conductors. Number of rotor bars is 64. The
machine has efficiency of 0.86 and a power factor of 0.85. The rotor mmf is 85
percent of stator mmf. Determine bar current and end ring current. If current
density is 5 A/mm2, find area of bar and end ring.

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Seat No.: ________ Enrolment No.___________

GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

BE – SEMESTER- VII EXAMINATION-SUMMER 2023
Subject Code: 3170909 Date: 30/06/2023
Subject Name: AC Machine Design
Time: 10:30 AM TO 01:00 PM Total Marks: 70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4. Simple and non-programmable scientific calculators are allowed.

MARKS

Q.1 (a) Explain the differences between Power and Distribution transformer. 03
(b) Prepare a list of class of insulating materials along with their 04
temperature withstand capability and applications
(c) What do you mean by specific electric loading and specific magnetic 07
loading applied to electric machines? State the factors on which the
choice of these loadings depends.

Q.2 (a) Why tapping is provided on HV winding? 03

(b) Explain the difference between turbo and hydro alternator from a design 04
point of view.
(c) Derive an output equation for 3-ф induction motor with usual notation. 07
OR
(c) Explain various methods of Transformer Cooling. 07

Q.3 (a) What is window space factor? How it varies with KVA and KV rating? 03

(b) Enlist different types of windings used in transformer design. Explain 04

anyone.
(c) Explain the relation between emf per turn and transformer rating. 07
OR
Q.3 (a) Why stepped core is used in transformers? 03
(b) Give reason: the area of yoke in a transformer is kept 15-20 % more 04
than that of core.
(c) Calculate approximate overall dimensions for a 200 kVA, 6600/440V, 07
50 Hz, 3 phase core type transformer. The following data may be
assumed: emf per turn=10 V maximum flux density=1.3 Wb/m2,
current density=2.5 A/mm2 ,window space factor=0.3, overall
height=overall width, window area = 5/4 times core area(net area of
iron core), stacking factor=0.9. Use a 3 stepped core having Width of
largest stamping=0.9d and Net iron area= 0.6d2, where d=diameter of
circumscribing circle.

Q.4 (a) Define SCR and its importance in designing of synchronous machine 03
(b) Explain significance of FEM in design problem 04
(c) Write the steps and necessary equations for rotor design of a 07
synchronous machine
OR
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Q.4 (a) Explain the terms “critical speed” and “runaway speed” with reference 03
to synchronous machine
(b) Explain application of FEM technique for design problems. 04
(c) Explain steps for design of field winding of synchronous machine. 07

Q.5 (a) Discuss briefly the harmonic induction torque in 3-ф induction motor 03

(b) Draw and explain the current distribution waveform spread over one 04
pole pitch in bars and end rings in a squirrel cage induction motor
(c) Discuss the factors affecting determining air gap length in induction 07
motor design.
OR
Q.5 (a) State the rules for the selection of rotor slots in 3-phase squirrel cage 03
induction motor.
(b) Give the design difference between squirrel cage and slip ring induction 04
motor.
(c) Find the main dimensions, number of stator turns per phase & number 07
of stator conductors for a 25KW, 415V, 50Hz, 2880rpm,3-ф delta
connected induction motor. Assume that: specific magnetic
loading=0.48wb/m2, specific electric loading=21000ac/m,
Efficiency=88%, power factor=0.87 Machine should be designed for
good overall design

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Seat No.: ________ Enrolment No.___________

GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

BE - SEMESTER–VII (NEW) EXAMINATION – WINTER 2022
Subject Code:3170909 Date:07-01-2023
Subject Name:AC Machine Design
Time:10:30 AM TO 01:00 PM Total Marks:70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4. Simple and non-programmable scientific calculators are allowed
MARKS
Q.1 (a) Explain the phenomena of heat dissipation in various Electrical 03
machines.
(b) Prepare a list of class of insulating materials along with their 04
temperature withstand capability and applications
(c) Explain the factors affecting the choice of specific magnetic loading and 07
specific electric loading for the design of rotating electrical machines.

Q.2 (a) What is window space factor? Write the empirical formula used to 03
estimate the value of space factor.
(b) Justify the statement “Area of Yoke in a transformer is generally 15- 04
20% more than area of core”.
(c) Find the main dimensions of a 15 kW, 3-phase, 400 V, 50 Hz, 2810 07
r.p.m squirrel cage induction motor having an efficiency of 0.88 and a
full load power factor of 0.9. Assume: Specific magnetic loading = 0.5
Wb/m2, specific electric loading = 25000 A/m, winding factor = 0.955.
Take the rotor peripheral speed as approximately 20 m/s at synchronous
speed.
OR
(c) Determine the dimensions of core and yoke for a 200 KVA, 50 Hz single 07
phase core type transformer. A cruciform core is used with distance
between adjacent limbs equal to 1.6 times the width of core laminations.
Assume voltage per turn 14 V, maximum flux density 1.1 wb/m2,
window space factor 0.32, current density 3 A/mm2, the stacking factor
=0.9. The net iron area is 0.56d2 in a cruciform core where d is the
diameter of circumscribing circle. Also the width of largest stamping is
0.85d.

Q.3 (a) State the rules for the selection of rotor slots in 3-phase slip ring 03
induction motor.
(b) Draw and explain the current distribution waveform spread over one 04
pole pitch in bars and end rings in a squirrel cage induction motor.
(c) Derive the equation Et=K√𝑄, from first principles where Q= KVA 07
rating of the transformer.
OR
Q.3 (a) State the rules for the selection of rotor slots in 3-phase squirrel cage 03
type induction motor.

(b) Briefly describe harmonic torques in 3-ф induction motor and its effect 04
on the performance of the motor.

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 (c) A 75 KW, 3300 V, 50 Hz, 8 pole, 3 phase star connected induction motor 07
has a magnetizing current which is 35 percent of the full load current.
Calculate the value of stator turns per phase if the mmf required for flux
density at 30 degree from pole axis is 500 A.

Q.4 (a) Give comparison of salient pole and non-salient pole synchronous 03
machine in terms of design parameters.
(b) Give comparison between power transformer and distribution 04
transformer in terms of construction, design and applications.
(c) Determine the main dimensions for a 100 MVA, 11 kv, 50Hz, 3 phase, 07
150 rpm alternator. The Bav = 0.65 wb/m2 and ac= 40000 A/m. The
peripheral speed should not exceed 65m/s at normal speed in order to
limit the runaway peripheral speed.
OR
Q.4 (a) Explain Short Circuit Ratio and its significance for a synchronous 03
machine.
(b) Explain the importance of damper winding in synchronous machine. 04
(c) What do you mean by the output equation? Derive the output equation 07
of an alternator from first principles.

Q.5 (a) Explain the construction and significance of any one joint in case of the 03
core assembly of a transformer.
(b) Explain the terms “critical speed” and “run away speed” with reference 04
to synchronous machine.
(c) Briefly explain cooling methods of transformers. 07
OR
Q.5 (a) What are the applications of FEM technique for design problems? 03
(b) Explain use of any one open source FEM software for 2D design. 04
(c) Draw the flowchart for design of a transformer 07

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Seat No.: ________ Enrolment No.___________

GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

BE - SEMESTER–VII (NEW) EXAMINATION – WINTER 2023
Subject Code:3170909 Date:16-12-2023
Subject Name: AC Machine Design
Time: 10:30 AM TO 01:00 PM Total Marks:70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4. Simple and non-programmable scientific calculators are allowed.
MARKS

Q.1 (a) Explain effect of change in frequency on losses of transformer. 03

(b) What is the role of damper winding in (i) synchronous generator and (ii) 04
synchronous
(c) Derive motor?
the output equation of a 3-phase core type transformer 07
Q.2 (a) Why semi-enclosed slots are usually preferred for induction motors 03
(b) Explain design difference between power transformer and distribution 04
transformer
(c) What is design optimization? Derive the condition for maximum efficiency 07
of a transformer
OR
(c) Design a 10HP, 440V, 3-Phase, 4-pole, 50Hz squirrel cage induction 07
motor which is to be started using a star-delta starter. Find the main
dimensions (D & L) .
Assume: -Average flux density in the gap=0.45wb/m2, Ampere
conductors per meter=23000, efficiency=0.85, Power factor=0.84, stator
winding factor=0.955.
Take ratio (L/τ) = 1.0

Q.3 (a) Give technical reason for low flux density for yoke of a three-phase 03
transformer
(b) List out effects of harmonics on performance of 3 ph I.M. 04

(c) Determine the dimensions of core and yoke for a 200 kVA, 50 Hz single 07
phase core type transformer. A cruciform core is used with distance between
adjacent limbs equal to 1.6 times the width of core laminations. Assume
voltage per turn 14 V, maximum flux density 1.1 Wb/m2, Window space
factor 0.32, current density 3 A/mm2 and stacking factor = 0.9. The net iron
area is 0.56 d2 in a cruciform core where d is the diameter of circumscribing
circle. Also the width of largest stamping is 0.85 d.
OR
Q.3 (a) Explain the terms “critical speed” and “run away speed” with reference to 03
synchronous machine.
(b) How will the output and losses in a transformer vary with the linear 04
dimensions?
(c) Draw and explain briefly the current distribution wave form speeded over 07
one pole pitch in bars and end rings squirrel cage induction motor

Q.4 (a) Explain design considerations to eliminate harmonics in synchronous 03

machines.
(b) State the rules for the selection of rotor slots in 3-phase squirrel cage 04
induction motor.

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 (c) A 11 kW,3 phase, 6 pole 50 Hz, 220 V star connected induction motor has 07
54 stator slots each containing 9 conductors. Calculate the values of bar
and end ring currents. The number of rotor bars is 64. The machine
efficiency of 0.86 and a power factor of 0.85. The rotor mmf may be
assumed of 85 percent of stator mmf. If current density is 6 A/mm2 find
area of rotor bar and area of end ring
OR
Q.4 (a) Explain: Bracing in transformer winding. 03
(b) Explain the factors that affect the choice of specific magnetic loading in 04
case of a induction motor
(c) A 600 rpm, 50 Hz, 10000 V, 3 phase, synchronous generator has the 07
following design data. Bav = 0.48 Wb/m2, Current Density = 2.7
amp/mm2, slot space factor = 0.35, number of slots = 144, slot size = 120
x 20 mm, D = 1.92 m and L = 0.4 m. determine the KVA rating of the
machine

Q.5 (a) Briefly discuss factors affecting determining air gap length in induction 03
motor design.
(b) Explain significance of FEM in design problem. 04
(c) Define SCR and its importance in designing of synchronous machine. 07
OR
Q.5 (a) Explain the difference between turbo and hydro alternator in a point of view 03
of design.
(b) Explain the factors that affect the choice of specific electric loading in case 04
of a induction Motor.
(c) Write a note on computer aided design of Transformer. Explain algorithm 07
steps to find main dimensions.
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Seat No.: ________ Enrolment No.___________

GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

BE - SEMESTER–VII (NEW) EXAMINATION – WINTER 2021
Subject Code: 3170909 Date:27/12/2021
Subject Name: AC Machine Design
Time: 10:30 AM TO 01:00 PM Total Marks: 70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4. Simple and non-programmable scientific calculators are allowed.
MARKS

Q.1 (a) Define the following words related to transformer design: 03

(I) Window space factor
(II) Staking factor
(III) Circumscribing Circle
(b) Define ‘Specific electric loading’ and ‘Specific magnetic loading’ in 04
connection with 3-phase induction motor.
(c) Derive equation: Et = k√Q, where Q = kVA rating of a transformer. Also 07
.explain how service condition of transformer affects the value of K.

Q.2 (a) State the rules for the selection of rotor slots in 3-phase squirrel cage 03
induction motor.
(b) Give reasons for following: 04
1) Why tapping are provided on HV winding?
2) Why stepped core is used in transformers?
(c) A 200 kVA, 6600/440volts, 50Hz, three phase core type transformer has the 07
following design data: Max. flux density : 1.3 wb/m2, EMF/Turn : 10 volts,
Stacking factor : 0.9, Window space factor : 0.3 , Current density: 2.5
A/mm2, width of largest stamping=0.9d. Overall width and overall height are
the same. If three stepped core is used to determine overall dimensions.
OR
(c) Derive an output equation for 3-ф induction motor with usual notation. 07
Q.3 (a) Define SCR and its importance in designing of synchronous machine. 03
(b) What is the role of damper winding in (i) synchronous generator and (ii) 04
synchronous motor?
(c) Discuss in steps the design of field winding of a salient pole synchronous 07
machine.
OR
Q.3 (a) List out the factors to be considered while selecting number of armature slots 03
in the design of a synchronous machine & explain any one.
(b) Explain the terms “critical speed” and “run away speed” with reference to 04
synchronous machine.
(c) A 1250 KVA, 3-ph, 6.6 KV, salient pole alternator has the following data: 07
Air gap diameter = 1.6 meter, length of core = 0.45 meter, number of poles
= 20, armature ac per meter = 28000, ratio of pole arc to pole pitch = 0.68,
stator slot pitch = 28 mm, current density in damper bars = 3amp/mm2.
Design a suitable damper winding for the machine.
Q.4 (a) How design of 1-phase and 3-phase induction differ from each other. 03

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 (b) Explain the effect of harmonic induction torque and harmonic synchronous 04
torque on the performance of 3-ph induction motor.
(c) A 15 HP, 400 volt, 1430 r.p.m, 3-ph induction motor with an efficiency of 07
80 % and p.f. 0.81 has inner diameter of stator 30 cm and length 12 cm.
Estimate the diameter and length for a 50 h.p, 406 volt, 4 pole, 50 Hz
induction motor to be designed for 84 % efficiency and 0.85 p.f. assuming
same specific loadings as the previous motor. Assume, τ =0.41√L.
OR
Q.4 (a) What do you mean by dispersion co-efficient applied to induction motors. 03
(b) Prove that output of single phase machine is two third of the output of three 04
phase induction motor.
(c) Explain the importance of circle diagram in designing auxiliary winding for 07
1-ф induction motor.
Q.5 (a) Explain the advantages of finite element method. 03
(b) Write a note on computer aided design of Induction motor. 04
(c) Explain different methods of cooling of transformer. 07
OR
Q.5 (a) State why a turbo alternator has smaller diameter and large length but hydro 03
alternator has larger diameter and small length?
(b) Discuss the design difference of a salient pole and non salient pole 04
synchronous machines.
(c) Explain significance of FEM in design problem. 07

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