GOVERNMENT POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE, COIMBATORE 14

DEPARTMENT OF PRODUCTION ENGINEERING

CLASS: IInd YEAR/ IVth SEM DATE:
SUBJECT: ELECTRICAL DRIVES & CONTROL MAX MARKS: 50

PART - A (ANSWER ANY 4 QUESTIONS) (4 X 2 = 8)

1. Why starter is necessary in three phase induction motor and write losses in transformer?
2. What is damper winding and define power factor?
3. List some precaution to avoid electric shock and what is multi motor drive?
4. What is RMS value? State the application of capacitor start induction motor?
5. Draw the block diagram of variable frequency drive.
PART B (ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS) (4 X3 = 12)
1. Write short notes on half stepping stepper motor drive.
2. Draw the neat diagram of different types of drive.
3. Write short notes on salient pole type of alternator.
4. Draw a neat sketch of DOL starter.
5. Derive the expression for relationship between line voltage and phase voltage line current and phase
current in delta connection system.
PART C (ANSWER ANY 3 QUESTIONS) (3 X 10 = 30)
1. Explain the different methods of speed control of 3 phase induction motor.
2. Explain the working principle of stepper motor and application.
3. Explain the working principle of single phase transformer and application?
4. A) Write the importance of earthing
B) Write about the causes of accident. How will you prevent them?
 GOVERNMENT POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE, COIMBATORE 14
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
CLASS: II YR II SHIFT DATE:
SUBJECT: ELECTRICAL DRIVES & CONTROL MAX MARKS: 50

PART - A (ANSWER ANY 4 QUESTIONS) (4 X 2 = 8)

1. Mention the classification of induction motors.
2. Draw the salient pole rotor.
3. What is energy conservation?
4. Draw the block diagram of variable frequency drive.
5. What is hunting?
PART - B (ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS) (4 X 3 = 12)
1. Draw the diagram of DOL starter.
2. Define electric drive and mention its types with respective diagram.
3. Explain about capacitor type filter.
4. Mention the precautions against electric shock.
5. Mention the speed control methods of three phase induction motor.

PART C (ANSWER ANY 3 QUESTIONS) (3 X 10 = 30)

1. Explain the working of PN junction diode
2. Explain the working of three phase squirrel cage induction motor.
3. Explain the working of stepper motor drive.
4. Explain the working of no break UPS.