3 marks questions

Give the comparison between core and shell type transformers.

Explain the importance of stepped core in transformer.

Give the comparison between power transformer and distribution transformer.

Derive the output equation of a DC machine.

Explain briefly why the length of air-gap is not uniform under the entire pole arc in a DC machine.

Which type of material is preferred for core laminations in transformer? What is the advantage of using
mitred joint in the core construction?

Explain briefly about the design of core in current transformers.

Define: (1) Specific Electric Loading (2) Specific Magnetic Loading

Why circular coils are preferred in transformer winding?

Give technical reason for low flux density for yoke of a three phase transformer.

Discuss the factors to be considered when selecting a suitable value of core

length of a D.C. machine

How inter pole improves commutation in D.C. machine?

4 marks questions

Derive equation Et = k√Q where Q = kVA rating of a transformer. Explain how service conditions of
transformer affect the value of K.

Explain why tapings are usually provided on HV side in a transformer.

What are the major losses in transformer? Derive the condition for getting maximum efficiency of a
transformer.

Explain how the following factors influence the main dimensions of a DC Machine.

(1) Peripheral speed (2) voltage between adjacent segments.

Explain the factors affecting the choice of flux density and current density in the design of transformer.

Prepare a technical note on classification of insulating materials

How to reduce the cross magnetizing effect of armature reaction in a D.C.

machine?

Explain effect of change in frequency on losses of transformer.

Explain: (1) Window space factor (2) Stacking factor.

From the design data discuss how no load current can be estimated in 3-phase core type transformer

7 marks questions

What is design optimization? Derive necessary condition for designing a transformer

with minimum cost.

Explain various factors affecting selection of number of poles for DC machines.

Explain different methods used to improve armature reaction effect in D.C. machine

How will the output, losses and efficiency in transformer vary with linear dimensions?

Explain steps to design shunt field winding of a d.c. machine.

Explain guideline used for the selection of number of armature slots in D.C. machine design.

Explain various factors affecting selection of number of poles for D.C. machine.

Explain various factors affecting selection of airgap length in D.C. machine.