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17507 2016 Winter Question Paper

The document outlines an examination paper with various sections and questions related to electrical engineering topics, including electric drives, heating elements, illumination, and welding processes. It provides instructions for answering the questions, including the use of sketches and assumptions for data. The paper consists of multiple-choice and descriptive questions, requiring students to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of the subject matter.

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17507 2016 Winter Question Paper

The document outlines an examination paper with various sections and questions related to electrical engineering topics, including electric drives, heating elements, illumination, and welding processes. It provides instructions for answering the questions, including the use of sketches and assumptions for data. The paper consists of multiple-choice and descriptive questions, requiring students to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of the subject matter.

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*17507*

17507
16117
3 Hours / 100 Marks Seat No.

Instructions : (1) All questions are compulsory.


(2) Answer each next main question on a new page.
(3) Illustrate your answers with neat sketches wherever necessary.
(4) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
(5) Assume suitable data, if necessary.
(6) Use of non-programmable Electronic Pocket Calculator is
permissible.
(7) Mobile Phone, Pager and any other Electronic Communication
devices are not permissible in Examination Hall.

Marks

I. A) Attempt any 3 of the following : (3×4=12)

a) State and explain any four factors governing the selection of electric drive.

b) List any 6 desired properties of heating element material. Write the names of any two heating
material.

c) Define the following terms related to illumination :

1) Luminous Intensity

2) Candle Power

3) MSCP

4) MHCP.

d) Explain any four disadvantages of low power factor.

P.T.O.
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B) Attempt any one of the following : (1×6=6)

a) Explain how Rheostatic Braking is achieved in case of

1) DC series motor

2) 3 phase Induction motor.

b) For seam welding :

1) Draw its neat labelled sketch. 3

2) Explain its working. 2

3) Write any two applications. 1

II. Attempt any four of the following : (4×4=16)

a) Compare Group Drive and Individual drive on the following parameters :

1) Definition

2) Installation cost
3) Appearance

4) Safety and flexibility.

b) Explain any four causes of failure of Heating Element.

c) Compare 1-phase 25 kV AC and DC Track electrification on any eights factors (any four
point)

d) Give any four justifying features which makes DC series motor suitable for traction work.

e) Draw a neat labelled Block diagram of A. C. locomotive.

III. Attempt any two of the following : (2×8=16)

a) i) Give any four ideal requirements of elevators. 4

ii) State the factors to be considered for selection of shape and size of elevator. 4

b) i) Draw a neat labelled sketch to show construction of Ajax Wyatt furnace. 3

ii) Explain its working. 3

iii) Any 2 advantages and any 2 application of Ajax Wyatt furnace. 2


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c) i) Describe the concept of load cycle with their graphical representation :
1) Continuous operation with Short Time Rating
2) Continuous operation with intermittent Rating. 4

ii) A motor has to perform the following duty cycle :


1) 100 HP for 10 minutes
2) No load for 5 minutes
3) 50 HP for 8 minutes
4) No load for 4 minutes
The duty cycle is repeated indefinitely. Draw the curve for the load cycle.Assuming that the
heating is proportional to the square of load. Determine the suitable size of continuously rated
motor. 4

IV. A) Attempt any three of the following : (3×4=12)


a) List any four welding equipment andAccessories used for protection and safety and describe
each of them in brief.
b) Draw a neat labelled sketch to show the construction of sodium vapour lamp and explain
its working.
c) i) Define Tariff. 2
ii) State any 4 desirable characteristics of tariff. 2
d) Show the derivation for most economical power factor.

B) Attempt any one of the following : (1×6=6)

a) For metal arc welding :


1) Draw its neat labelled sketch. 2
2) Explain its operation. 3
3) Any 2 applications. 1

b) Explain the following Tariff in brief :

1) Two Part Tariff

2) Time of Day Tariff.


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V. Attempt any four of the following : (4×4=16)

a) Draw a neat labelled diagram of fluorescent Tube and give the function of the following :
1) Choke
2) Starter present in it.
b) With the help of neat diagram, explain Tapped Reactor method for current control in Welding
Transformer.
c) Compare urban service, suburban service and main line service on the following parameters : -
1) Value ofAcceleration
2) Value of Retardation
3) Maximum speed
4) Distance between stations.
d) Draw the typical speed time curve for main traction line. Show the different time periods on it.
e) With the help of sketches, explain the various steps required for bridge transition system.

VI. Attempt any two of the following : (2×8=16)


a) A 20 kW single phase 220 V resistance oven employs a circular nichrome wire for its heating
 
element. If wire temperature is not to exceed 1170 C and temperature of charge to be 500 C ,
calculate the diameter and the length of the wire, Take K = 0.57, e = 0.95 and
ρ = 1.09 × 10–6ohm meter.
b) The distance between two stations is 2 KM. It is desired to have scheduled speed of 40 km/hr
with duration of stop of 20 seconds. Assuming, trapezoidal speed time curve,
Calculate :
1) The maximum speed required when the acceleration is to be limited to 1.2 km/hr/sec and
braking retardation to 3 km/hr/sec.
2) The distance covered during acceleration and retardation.
c) A 300 HP, 3000 V, 50 c/s, 3 phase star connected induction motor has full load efficiency of
86% and pf of 0.707 lagging. If it is desired to improve the pf to 0.95 lagging by a bank of three
capacitors, find out the :
1) KVA Rating of the capacitor bank.
2) Capacitance of each unit when connected in i) Mesh ii) in star.
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