CONFIDENTIAL NOVEMBER 2018/EPE491

FACULTY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

UiTM, SHAH ALAM
TEST 1

COURSE : ELECTRICAL POWER AND MACHINES

COURSE CODE : EPE491
TEST : 1 November 2018
TIME : 1.5 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:

1. This test paper consists of 4 questions with a maximum total of 40 marks.

2. Answer ALL questions.
3. Start answering each question on a new page.
4. Please attach this cover page with your answer script.

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EPE491 TEST 1
QUESTION MAXIMUM
GRADED MARKS
MARKS
Q1 5
Q2 5
Q3 15
Q4 15
TOTAL 40

DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO

This test paper consists of 4 printed pages

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QUESTION 1

A single-phase circuit is depicted in the following Figure 1. The supply voltage is 240V with 60Hz
frequency. Calculate the corresponding capacitance value that is needed to improve the circuit
power factor to 0.9 lagging.
(5 marks)

Z = 20 ∠30°Ω
V = 240 V

Figure 1: Inductive load with improved power factor

QUESTION 2

A ferromagnetic core is shown in Figure 2. The depth of the core (in to page) is 15cm, and the
other dimensions are shown in the figure. There is a 150-turn coil wrapped around the left side
of the core with input current is 2 A.

a) Draw and label a magnetic circuit of ferromagnetic core below

b) Assuming relative permeability µr of 2400, calculate:

i. Total reluctance
ii. Magnetomotive force of the circuit
iii. Total flux of the circuit
(5 marks)

Figure 2: Ferromagnetic Core

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QUESTION 3

Figure 3 shows a small 480-V distribution system. Assume that the lines in the system have
zero impedance.

Figure 3

a) What are the phase voltage and currents in that load A and load B?
b) What real, reactive, and apparent power does the generator supply when the switch
is open?
c) What is the total line current L I when the switch is open?
d) What real, reactive, and apparent power does the generator supply when the switch
is closed?
e) What is the total line current L I when the switch is closed?

(15 marks)

QUESTION 4

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The following data are the results from two test conducted 100kVA, 120/1200V, and 50Hz
transformer.

Open-circuit test (Data taken from primary side)

110 V, 6.2 A, 450 W

Short-circuit test (Data taken from secondary side)

50 V, 125 A, 2000 W

Based on the results, determine the followings:

i. The impedance of the transformer referred to high voltage side and sketch the
approximate equivalent circuit
ii. The Voltage Regulation (VR) at full load condition when the power factor is 0.7 leading.
(15 marks)

END OF QUESTION PAPER