PART A ( 2 Marks each ) TIME : ????

1. What is solid angle illumination?

2. What are the special features for physically disabled persons in elevators?

3. What is single phase and three phase supply, explain with figures.

4. Draw the layout of a typical substation.

5. Explain need for earthing.

6. Outline features of outdoor lighting.

7. What is colour temperature?

8. Explain luminous efficiency.

9. Explain utilization factor.

10. What are distribution boards?

11. Visual Task—define and explain.

12. What are the types of wires used in residential buildings?

13. What is spectral energy distribution.

14. What are Escalators?

15. What is Busbar?

16. Define Circuit breakers.

17. Explain 3 different methods of illumination.

18. Define Depreciation factor.

19. What are the types of earthing.

20. What is short circuit and discuss its effects.

21. Define MSCP and MHCP.

22. What is luminous flux?

23. What is double earthing?

24. Write short note on BIS specifications.

 25. What is Energy efficient lighting?

26. Discuss the requirement of illumination for different age groups.

27. Write a short note on Transformer and switchgear in a substation.

28. What is classification of lighting?

29. State the advantages of MV and SV lamps.

30. Short note on CFL .

31. What is power factor and how to improve same

32. Explain the function of Diesel Generator.

33. Discuss the different type of protective devices being used in LT circuits.

34. Explain the usage of conveyors.

35. Derive equation for luminous intensity.

36. What is coefficient of utilization?

37. “Earthing “is required in buildings –Why?

38. Why 4 wire system is used in distribution system?

39. What are different artificial light sources?

40. Write a note on lighting for stores.

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41. Explain the usage of conveyors.

42. A note on Energy conservation in lighting.

43. Briefly discuss Communication services in Buildings

44. What are the security measures that can be provided in a building?

45. A short note on street lighting.

46. Explain the significance of Telecom systems in Building automation.

47. What is the “Travel” of an Escalator?

48. State the Cosine law of illumination.

49. Illustrate any 8 standard lighting and electrical symbols used in lighting
plan.
 50. Write a short note on series and parallel circuits.

51. What are the non-conventional sources of energy with a view on Energy
conservation?
PART –B (16 marks each)

1. Discuss the different types of earthing with suitable diagrams.

2. Explain the concept of working of elevators. Discuss the parts and the safety
features incorporated and provision for physically challenged persons.

3. State and derive the Laws of illumination and outline their usage.

4. Discuss the methodology of designing illumination for a commercial

complex, including connected load calculations.

5. Explain with suitable figures artificial light sources and their application in
various locations.

6. Discuss with a diagram wiring of a building with 3 phase supply.

7. Give schematic diagram for a 3 wire and 4 wire ac supply system.

8. Why double earthing is done and explain plate earthing and pipe earthing.

9. Explin the principles and methodology of designing a lighting system and

the factors considered.

10. Why protective devices are required and explain various devices.

11. Draw and explain the main and distribution boards in a building.

12. Explain the following:

--Direct lighting
--Indirect lighting
--Semi direct lighting
--Semi indirect lighting.

13. Explain the process of residencial wiring.

14. Explain with suitable diagram

- pendent fitting
- recess mounted fitting
- surface mounted fitting
- pole mounted fitting.
 15. Discuss the steps for design of illumination for a hospital.

16. Explain the load calculation for arriving at power demand in a residential
flat system.

17. What is Transformer? Explain its working and various parts.

18. Suggest suitable light sources for

a) Textile showroom b) petrol pumps
c) street lighting d) Bar in a hotel.
And give reasons for selecting same.

19. What are the types of wires and cables and explain their applications.

20. Design a lighting system for a Hockey field with following considerations.
- uniform distribution of 1200 lux
- 12 towers around the field
- 1000 watts lamps with luminous intensity of 40 lumens per watt
- Area of the field 125 meters into 70 meters
- consider coefficient of utilization of 0.50
How many lamps are required in a tower.

21. Explain the concept of working of escalators. Discuss the parts and the safety
features incorporated Bring out features provided for physically challenged
Persons.

22. What is spectral energy distribution? Outline usage of the same.

23. What are the various energy efficient considerations in designing a

illumination system, in light sources and other accessories.

24. In a Delta connected system Line voltage is 440 volts and line current is
17.32 amperes. Calculate the phase voltage and phase current.

In a Star connected system, the phase voltage is 239.60 volts and the phase
current is 12.50 amperes. Calculate the line voltage and line current.

Substantiate your answer with suitable figures.

25. Explain the advantages of compact fluorescent tubes (CFL ), And the
comparison with other light sources.

26. Explain the automated surveillance system for security in a building.

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