Gujarat Technological University
Gujarat Technological University
Gujarat Technological University
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Q.1 (a) Derive the equation of electromagnetic torque for a three phase induction motor 07
with usual notations from first principles.
(b) Describe the effect of armature reaction in case of a synchronous generator. 07
Q.2 (a) Draw the phasor diagram (vector diagram) for a three phase induction motor 07
and justify the statement ‘Power factor of the motor improves from no load to
full load’.
(b) Derive the emf equation of an alternator. Just define the pitch factor and 07
distribution factor.
OR
(b) Explain the construction of a salient pole synchronous machine. 07
Q.3 (a) Discuss the procedure to perform no load and blocked rotor tests on a three 07
phase induction motor.
(b) Mention the types of starters for a three phase induction motor. Explain DOL 07
starter in detail.
OR
Q.3 (a) Explain the procedure to construct the circle diagram of induction motor. Also 07
describe the method to determine losses, efficiency and slip at full load
condition using circle diagram.
(b) Briefly explain the double field revolving theory in relation to single phase AC 07
motors.
Q.4 (a) List the methods of determination of voltage regulation of an alternator. 07
Describe any one of them in detail.
(b) Write a short note on auto synchronous motor. 07
OR
Q.4 (a) Explain with reason why synchronous motor is not self starting. Discuss the 07
methods of starting the synchronous motor.
(b) What is synchronization? Explain two bright one dark lamp method of 07
synchronization.
Q.5 (a) Draw the schematic diagram and explain the principle of induction generator. 07
(b) Explain the construction and working of universal motor. 07
OR
Q.5 (a) Briefly describe the construction and working of linear induction motor. 07
(b) Mention the types of single phase AC motors. Explain the construction and 07
working of shaded pole single phase motor.
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