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Electrical Machines Ii (BEE503) - AKTU Question Paper 2024-25

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This is the official AKTU Electrical Machines Ii Previous Year Question Paper for B.Tech Semester 5, academic session 2024-25. Published by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU/UPTU), Lucknow. Free PDF download — no login required.

Course:B.Tech
Semester:Semester 5
Session:2024-25
University:AKTU / UPTU

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Electrical Machines Ii (BEE503) — complete question paper · 70 marks · 3 Hours

Section AAttempt all questions in brief. 2 x 07 = 14
  • a
    Why is rotating field system is used in preference to a statio nary field in alternators?
  • b
    What are the effects of h unting in synchronous motor? CO
  • c
    Why cannot an induction motor run at synchronous speed? CO
  • d
    How universal motor wor ks on AC or on Dc supply? CO
  • e
    Explain cogging and crawling in t hree phase induction motors. CO
  • f
    Define slip in Induction motor. A three phase, 50 Hz, 4-pole induction motor has a slip of 4%. Calculate the speed of the motor in r.p.m
  • g
    What is the function of synchronous condenser? CO
Section BAttempt any three of the following: 07 x 3 = 21
  • a
    Derive the EMF equation of alternator. Explain the armature reaction in synchronous machines at (i) unity power factor, (ii) lagging power factor and (iii) leading power factor
  • b
    Explain why the synchronous mot or does not have a starting t orque? Describe the working principle and methods of starting of a synchronous motor
  • c
    Derive the torque equation of three phase induction motor. A lso find the condition for maximum torque. A 746 kW, 3-phase, 50 Hz, 16 pole induction motor has a rotor impedance of (0.02 + j0.15)Ω at standstill. Find the speed of the motor at which maximum torque occurs
  • d
    What are the advantages of high-torque cage motors? Explain Deep-Bar cage motors and Double – Cage motors
  • e
    Why single phase induction moto rs are not self starting? Explain Double revolving field theory of single phase induction motors
Section CAttempt any one part of the following: 07 x 1 = 07
  • a
    Explain voltage regulati on in synchronous generators. A 3-phase, 10 kVA, 400 V, 50Hz star connected alternator suppli es the rated load at 0.8 power factor lagging. If the armature impedan ce is (0.5+j10) Ω , find the voltage regulation using synchronous imp edance method
  • b
    Explain parallel operation of alternators. What are the reasons of parallel operation? Also describe the nec e s s a r y c o n d i t i o n f o r p a r a l l e l i ng alternators
  • a
    Explain the following for a synchronous motor: (i) V- Curves (ii) Synchronous condenser
  • b
    Explain Two – Reaction Theory of salient pole synchronous ma chine. Also draw the phasor diagram
  • a
    What is the significance of rotating magnetic field in three p h a s e induction motor? Explain the wor king principle of three phase i nduction motor. Also draw the phasor diagram and equivalent circuit
  • b
    A 6-pole, 50Hz, three phase induction motor running on full load develops a useful torque of 150 Nm at a rotor frequency of 1.5H z. Calculate the shaft power output. If the mechanical torque lost in friction be 10 Nm, determine (i) rotor copper loss, (ii) the input to the motor, and (iii) the efficiency. The total stator loss is 700 W
  • a
    What is the need of starters in three phase induction motors ? Explain Direct online starter and Auto transformer starter with proper diagram
  • b
    Discuss briefly the various methods of speed control of thre e phase induction motors
  • a
    Why single phase induction moto rs are not self starting? Explain Double revolvin
  • g
    field theory of single phase induction motor
  • b
    Explain the following: (i) Split phase motor (ii) Capacitor – start capacitor – run motor (iii) Shaded pole motor

Question text is extracted from the official AKTU question paper PDF above. Hindi translations are omitted — every question is printed in English in the original paper. Last verified: 2026-08-23.

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