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May 21, 2020
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anonymous
Draw single phase full wave mid-point converter for inductive load. Draw input and output waveforms for it.
Draw single phase full wave mid-point converter for inductive load. Draw input and output waveforms for it.
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Circuit Diagram: Waveforms:
single
phase
full
wave
mid-point
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May 21, 2020
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State classification of Phase controlled rectifiers.
State classification of Phase controlled rectifiers.
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Classification of phase controlled rectifiers:
classification
phase
controlled
rectifiers
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May 16, 2020
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Single phase transformer
Single phase transformer
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Single phase Transformer Transformer
single
phase
transformer
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May 7, 2020
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Explain MCB and ELCB with connection diagram supplying single phase load.
Explain MCB and ELCB with connection diagram supplying single phase load.
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OR OR Explanation: * MCB provides short circuit protection. * MCB provides overload protection * ELCB provides earth fault protection. * MCB is in series with ... occurs, the ELCB cuts off the power within the time of 0.1 sec. automatically to protect the personnel.
explain
mcb
and
elcb
with
connection
diagram
supplying
single
phase
load
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May 7, 2020
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List different starting methods of three phase synchronous motor. Explain any one of them.
List different starting methods of three phase synchronous motor. Explain any one of them.
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Different Starting Methods of Three Phase Synchronous Motor: As synchronous motor is not self starting, different methods of starting are as follows: 1) By using an Induction (Pony) motor 2) ... . The rotor gets pulled into synchronism and starts running at constant speed as a synchronous motor.
list
different
starting
methods
of
three
phase
synchronous
motor
explain
any
one
them
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May 7, 2020
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State suitable single phase motor for following applications: (i) Table fan (ii) Mixers and Grinders
State suitable single phase motor for following applications: (i) Table fan (ii) Mixers and Grinders
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Application Suitable Single Phase Motor Table Fan 1) Capacitor split phase motor 2) Capacitor start capacitor run motor Mixers and Grinders 1) Universal motor 2) A.C. Series motor
state
suitable
single
phase
motor
for
following
applications
i
table
fan
ii
mixers
and
grinders
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May 2, 2020
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Draw & explain operation of phase detector.
Draw & explain operation of phase detector.
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In phase detector, the op-Amp basically acts as a zero crossing detector. If a sine wave is applied at the i/p, we get square wave at the op-Amp o/p (at point ... to two channel of the CRO. The time duration between the pulses corresponding to voltages represent the phase between them.
draw
&
explain
operation
of
phase
detector
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Apr 27, 2020
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Explain the concept of lagging and leading phase angle by waveform.
Explain the concept of lagging and leading phase angle by waveform.
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i) Leading phase angle : When two ac quantities of same frequency do not attain their respective zero or peak values simultaneously, then the quantities are said to be out-of-phase quantities. The ... Similarly, in the second diagram, the voltage is said to be lagging the current by Φ.
explain
the
concept
of
lagging
and
leading
phase
angle
by
waveform
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Apr 27, 2020
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Explain the procedure to perform Short Circuit test on single phase transformer with circuit diagram.
Explain the procedure to perform Short Circuit test on single phase transformer with circuit diagram.
explain
the
procedure
to
perform
short
circuit
test
on
single
phase
transformer
with
diagram
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Apr 16, 2020
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anonymous
Explain with neat circuit diagrams the procedures to perform no load and blocked rotor tests on three phase induction motor
Explain with neat circuit diagrams the procedures to perform no load and blocked rotor tests on three phase induction motor.
no
load
and
blocked
rotor
tests
on
three
phase
induction
motor
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Apr 16, 2020
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anonymous
Explain the need and steps to conduct the reduced voltage running up test on the three phase induction motor.
Explain the need and steps to conduct the reduced voltage running up test on the three phase induction motor.
explain
the
need
and
steps
to
conduct
reduced
voltage
running
up
test
on
three
phase
induction
motor
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Sep 2, 2019
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Why is a capacitor used in a single phase motor and not in three phase motor ?
Why is a capacitor used in a single phase motor and not in three phase motor ?
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In 1-phase induction motor capacitor work is generate the auxiliary winding current than excite the main winding to rotor starts rotate. After rotor start rotating about 75% of their speed than auxiliary ... emf to start the motor.so,in 3-phase induction motor is self start induction motor.
capacitor
single
three
phase
motor
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Aug 21, 2019
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Define Amplitude and Phase of Sinusoidal quantity.
Define Amplitude and Phase of Sinusoidal quantity.
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Amplitudes are expressed either as instantaneous values or mostly as peak values. Amplitude is the fluctuation or displacement of a wave from its mean value. Phase is the position of a ... . Phase an expression of relative displacement between or among waves having the same frequency .
amplitude
phase
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Aug 21, 2019
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working principle of single phase motor
working principle of single phase motor
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The Stator of single phase induction motor houses two windings 1. Main (Running) winding 2. Auxiliary (Starting ) winding Rotor of single phase induction motor is ... with starting winding or a capacitor may be permanently connected in series with Auxiliary (Starting ) winding.
single
phase
motor
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Aug 18, 2019
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Why is a three phase denoted by R, Y, B ?
Why is a three phase denoted by R, Y, B ?
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phase 1 ,R =Red colour cable terminal, phase 2 Y=Yellow colour terminal cable,Phase 3 B=Blue colour cable terminal, N =Neutral. For identification.
three
phase
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Aug 13, 2019
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the volt per turn of a certain single phase transformers is 1.7. the transformer has a step ratio of 3825/255volt. calculate the respective number of turns in each winding
single
phase
transformers
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Aug 12, 2019
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anonymous
What is phase failure relay and how it's work?
What is phase failure relay and how it's work?
phase
failure
relay
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Jul 30, 2019
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anonymous
Explain the working of a single phase capacitor start induction motor.
Explain the working of a single phase capacitor start induction motor.
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Single phase capacitor start induction motor https://youtu.be/31lvvzU5Puc
single
phase
capacitor
start
induction
motor
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Jul 30, 2019
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anonymous
State any four advantages of three phase induction motor.
State any four advantages of three phase induction motor.
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Advantages of three phase induction motor https://youtu.be/27OIOCKN05U
three
phase
induction
motor
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Jul 26, 2019
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anonymous
Explain construction and working principle of single phase transformer.
Explain construction and working principle of single phase transformer.
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A single phase transformers is an electrical device that accepts single-phase AC power and outputs single-phase AC. PRINCIPLE... The single-phase transformer works on the principle of ... and secondary windings. Thin steel laminations shall be employed to prevent power losses from the core.
construction
working
principle
single
phase
transformer
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Jul 25, 2019
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anonymous
Give the operation of single phase full wave bridge controlled converter with RL load with a neat diagram. Also draw its waveform.
Give the operation of single phase full wave bridge controlled converter with RL load with a neat diagram. Also draw its waveform.
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Single phase fully control bridge converter with RL load: 1. During positive half cycle of input voltage, T1 and T2 are forward biased and during negative half cycle, T3 and T4 are forward biased. Therefore, T1-T2 ... cycle till the firing of next pair of SCRs as shown in the waveform.
single
phase
full
wave
bridge
controlled
converter
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Sep 22, 2018
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anonymous
Explain following techniques related to energy conservation in transmission and distribution system. (i) By balancing phase currents (ii) Variable technical losses (I2R losses).
Explain following techniques related to energy conservation in transmission and distribution system. (i) By balancing phase currents (ii) Variable technical losses (I2R losses).
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(i) Balancing Phase currents: Proper (healthy balanced) three phase loads always draw equal currents in all lines but single phase loads in the 3 phase 4 wire system or loads connected between two ... . 11) Minimize I2R losses. 12) Balance the load currents. 13) Regulate the system voltages.
energy
conservation
transmission
distribution
system
balancing
phase
currents
variable
technical
losses
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Sep 20, 2018
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anonymous
Split phase induction motor
Split phase induction motor
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Split phase induction motor : There are two windings used in split phase induction motor. It is a type of single-phase induction motor. There are two winding one is called main winding and ... motor have low starting torque it is used for small fans, blowers, centrifugal pumps, grinders etc.
split
phase
induction
motor
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Sep 7, 2018
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anonymous
What is Phase sequence? Draw waveforms of 3 phase emf.
What is Phase sequence? Draw waveforms of 3 phase emf.
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Phase sequence: It is the order in which the three phases reach their peak or maximum values. It is shown in below fig. the phase sequence is A-B-C (or R-Y-B). In the following waveforms, it is ... 120º, B- phase voltage attains its positive maximum value. So the phase sequence is R-Y-B.
phase
sequence
waveforms
emf
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Sep 7, 2018
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anonymous
Define balanced 3 phase load.
Define balanced 3 phase load.
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Balanced 3 phase Load: Balanced three phase load is defined as star or delta connection of three equal impedances having equal real parts and equal imaginary parts. It takes same current of equal magnitude and equal phase angle.
define
balanced
phase
load
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Sep 6, 2018
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anonymous
With a neat sketch explain working of 1 phase dynamometer type power factor meter.
With a neat sketch explain working of 1 phase dynamometer type power factor meter.
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Working of 1 phase dynamometer type power factor meter : The current coil is connected in series with load. Two pressure coils marked as A and B are connected across the supply terminals ... becomes stationary and the pointer shows steady deflection corresponding to the power factor of the load.
phase
dynamometer
type
power
factor
meter
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Sep 6, 2018
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anonymous
State the use of:- (i) Clip-on-ammeter (ii) Phase sequence indicator
State the use of:- (i) Clip-on-ammeter (ii) Phase sequence indicator
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(i) Clip-on-ammeter: used for measurement of current in cables/lines in live conditions without disconnecting them. (ii) Phase sequence indicator: To determine /find the phase sequence of 3 phase supply.
use
clip-on-ammeter
phase
sequence
indicator
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Sep 6, 2018
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anonymous
State the meaning of creeping error in 1 phase energy meter.
State the meaning of creeping error in 1 phase energy meter.
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Creeping error: It is defined as the slow and continuous rotation of the disc of the energy-meter when only pressure coil is energized with no current in the current coil (load current = 0). ... magnet on this iron wire is sufficient to prevent continues rotation of the disc on no load condition.
creeping
error
phase
energy
meter
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Sep 6, 2018
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anonymous
List any two methods of reactive power measurement in 3 phase circuit.
List any two methods of reactive power measurement in 3 phase circuit.
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Methods of reactive power measurement in 3 phase circuit: (i) Two single phase wattmeter method (ii) One single phase wattmeter method
methods
reactive
power
phase
circuit
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Sep 6, 2018
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anonymous
Define balanced and unbalanced load in three phase circuit.
Define balanced and unbalanced load in three phase circuit.
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Balanced Load: When all the imedances of 3 phases are equal in magnitude and of same nature then load is said to be balanced. Unbalanced Load: When all the imedances of 3 phases are not equal in magnitude and of different nature then load is said to be unbalanced.
balanced
unbalanced
load
three
phase
circuit
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Sep 6, 2018
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anonymous
Describe the following errors and their compensation: (i) Phase error (ii) Speed error
Describe the following errors and their compensation: (i) Phase error (ii) Speed error
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(I) Phase error 1. In the phase error the phase difference angle between ∅ & ∅ is kept by using the shading band/ring 2. If the design and location of Shading band/ring is ... of brake magnet. By changing the position of the brake magnet speed of the rotating disc can be controlled.
compensation
phase
error
speed
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Sep 6, 2018
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anonymous
Describe with neat diagram phase sequence indicator.
Describe with neat diagram phase sequence indicator.
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Phase Sequence Indicator: There are two types of phase sequence indicators: (a) Rotating type phase sequence indicator (b) Static type phase sequence indicator (a) Rotating Type Phase Sequence ... of the supply is reversed or altered, then the lamp 1 will glow brighter than the lamp 2.
diagram
phase
sequence
indicator
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Sep 6, 2018
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anonymous
State any two disadvantages of one wattmeter method of measurement of 3 phase power.
State any two disadvantages of one wattmeter method of measurement of 3 phase power.
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State any two disadvantages of one wattmeter method of measurement of 3 phase power. Disadvantages of one wattmeter method:- 1. Only used for balanced load 2. It can not be used for ... connection then neutral point must be available 4. Delta connection must be opened to connect current coil.
disadvantages
wattmeter
method
measurement
phase
power
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Sep 5, 2018
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anonymous
State the application of phase sequence indicator; clip on ammeter, frequency meter & P.F. meter.
State the application of phase sequence indicator; clip on ammeter, frequency meter & P.F. meter.
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Phase Sequence Indicator: 1. For finding correct phase sequence of supply 2. For obtaining exact instant of parallel operation of alternators. 3. For obtaining reversal of rotation ... 4. In electroplating industries 5. In various processes industries for measuring power factor
application
phase
sequence
indicator
clip
ammeter
frequency
meter
pf
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Sep 4, 2018
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anonymous
Draw and explain RC phase shift Oscillator.
Draw and explain RC phase shift Oscillator.
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Circuit diagram of RC phase shift oscillator: WORKING: * Circuit consists of a single stage amplifier in common emitter configuration & RC phase shifting network. * R1, R2, RE provides biasing & CE ... . * The phase shift around the loop is 3600 only at one precise frequency.
draw
explain
rc
phase
shift
oscillator
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Aug 12, 2018
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anonymous
State any four application of three phase circuit.
State any four applications of three phase circuits.
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The application of three phase circuits are 1. Three phase circuit is used for power transmission over long distances. 2. Three phase circuit can produce rotating magnetic field 3. Three phase ... three phase Motors and Transformers. 4. Three phase circuit is used for power converters circuits.
applications
three
phase
circuit
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Aug 12, 2018
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anonymous
For a balanced three phase star connected load for which line voltage is 230V and per phase resistance and reactance is 6 Ohm and 8 Ohm respectively. Calculate: 1) phase voltage 2) line current 3) power factor 4) total power absorbed
For a balanced three phase star connected load for which line voltage is 230V and per phase resistance and reactance is 6 Ohm and 8 Ohm respectively. Calculate: 1) phase voltage 2) line current 3) power factor 4) total power absorbed
phase
voltage
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Aug 11, 2018
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anonymous
Write the relation between phase and line current, phase and line voltage for Star connection.
Write the relation between phase and line current, phase and line voltage for Star connection.
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Line voltage is equal to root three times of phase voltage and line and phase currents are equal in star connection
phase
line
current
voltage
star
connection
relation
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Aug 11, 2018
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anonymous
What is line voltage and phase voltage?
What is line voltage and phase voltage? Draw balanced three phase star connected system. Show all the voltages and currents.
line
voltage
phase
star
connected
system
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Aug 11, 2018
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anonymous
Define phase sequence of three phase supply with waveforms.
Define phase sequence of three phase supply with waveforms. What is normal phase sequence? Which 3 standard colours are used to denote the phase sequence?
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It is sunnosoidal sequence.
phase
sequence
3-phase
supply
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Aug 11, 2018
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anonymous
Draw the waveform of three phase AC supply voltage.
Draw the waveform of three phase AC supply voltage.
waveform
three
phase
ac
supply
voltage
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Aug 11, 2018
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anonymous
State advantages of three phase over single phase.
State advantages of three phase over single phase.
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Advantages of 3-phase system over 1-phase system: - 1. More output: For the same size, output of poly-phase machines is always higher than single phase machines. 2. Smaller size: For ... are self- starting: The three phase ac motors are self starting, while single phase induction motor are not.
advantages
three
phase
single
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Aug 11, 2018
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Write short notes on 3 phase AC system.
Write short notes on 3 phase AC system.
three
phase
ac
system
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May 8, 2018
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anonymous
In an R-C phase shift oscillator, the minimum no. of R-C networks to be connected in cascade will be -
In an R-C phase shift oscillator, the minimum no. of R-C networks to be connected in cascade will be -
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In an R-C phase shift oscillator, the minimum no. of R-C networks to be connected in cascade will be 3
r-c
phase
shift
oscillator
minimum
networks
connected
cascade
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May 8, 2018
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For 11kV line the inductance per km per phase will be of the order of:
For 11kV line the inductance per km per phase will be of the order of: (A) 1 H (B) 0.1 H (C) 1 mH (D) 0.1 mH
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For 11kV line the inductance per km per phase will be of the order of: 1 mH
line
inductance
km
phase
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May 8, 2018
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For 11 kV line the capacitance per km per phase will be of the order of:
For 11 kV line the capacitance per km per phase will be of the order of: (A) 1 Farad (B) 0.1 Farad (C) 0.01 Farad (D) 0.01 microF
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For 11 kV line the capacitance per km per phase will be of the order of: 0.01 Farad
capacitance
phase
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May 3, 2018
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A single phase transformer has resistance and reactance of 0.2 pu and 0.6 pu respectively. Its pu voltage
A single phase transformer has resistance and reactance of 0.2 pu and 0.6 pu respectively. Its pu voltage regulation at 0.8 pf lagging would he
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A single phase transformer has resistance and reactance of 0.2 pu and 0.6 pu respectively. Its pu voltage regulation at 0.8 pf lagging would he 0.52
single
phase
transformer
resistance
reactance
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Apr 30, 2018
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Oscillator independent of phase shift is
Oscillator independent of phase shift is (1) Relaxation (2) Wein bridge (3) Clapp (4) All of these
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Oscillator independent of phase shift is Relaxation
oscillator
phase
shift
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Apr 30, 2018
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Phase margin is the amount of angle to make the system
Phase margin is the amount of angle to make the system (1) Oscillatory (2) Stable (3) Unstable (4) Exponential
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Phase margin is the amount of angle to make the system Unstable
phase
margin
amount
angle
make
system
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Apr 29, 2018
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The armature current on symmetrical 3 phase short circuit of a synchronous machine (salient pole)
The armature current on symmetrical 3 phase short circuit of a synchronous machine (salient pole) (A) has q -axis current only (B) has d -axis current only (C) has both d and q axis currents (D) cannot be divided between q and d axis currents
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The armature current on symmetrical 3 phase short circuit of a synchronous machine (salient pole) has d -axis current only
armature
current
symmetrical
phase
short
circuit
synchronous
machine
salient
pole
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