Code No: R203202G R20 SET -1

III B. Tech II Semester Regular Examinations, July -2023

FUNDAMENTALS OF UTILIZATION OF ELECTRICAL ENERGY
(Electrical and Electronics Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70
Answer any FIVE Questions ONE Question from Each unit
All Questions Carry Equal Marks
*****
UNIT-I
1. a) Define plane angle and solid angle. What is the relationship between plane [7M]
angle and solid angle?
b) Determine the MSCP of a lamp emitting [7M]
1000 lumens. A surface inclined at an angle
of 600 to the rays is kept 5 meters away from
a 100cp lamp. Find the average intensity of
illumination on the surface.

(OR)
2. a) Explain about the requirements of good lighting scheme. [7M]
b) Explain the construction and working of Incandescent lamp. [7M]
UNIT-II
3. a) With a neat sketch, explain about direct resistance heating. [7M]
b) What are the advantages of electric heating? [7M]
(OR)
4. a) Explain the basic principle of operation of induction heating. Write the [7M]
expression for depth of penetration of induced current.
b) Briefly explain, direct core type induction furnace. [7M]
UNIT-III
5. a) Explain the basic principle of operation of resistance welding. [7M]
b) List the advantages, disadvantages and applications of resistance welding. [7M]
(OR)
6. a) Explain the basic principle of operation of arc welding. [7M]
b) Write any four comparisons between AC and DC welding. [7M]
UNIT-IV
7. a) Write any four comparisons between A.C and D.C traction system. [7M]
b) What are the special features of a traction motor, mention their advantages. [7M]
(OR)
8. a) Explain Trapezoidal Speed-Time Curve. [7M]
b) What are the factors that affect specific energy consumption? [7M]
UNIT-V
9. a) What are the benefits of energy storage? [7M]
b) Explain supercapacitors electrical energy storage system. [7M]
(OR)
10. a) Classify energy storage system. Explain any one of them. [7M]
b) Explain electrochemical energy storage system with an example. [7M]
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 Code No: R203202G
R2031011
R2031351
R203135A
R203147A
R203147C
R203105O
P2031051 R20 SET
SET
RA--22

III B. Tech II Semester Regular Examinations, July -2023

FUNDAMENTALS OF UTILIZATION OF ELECTRICAL ENERGY
(Electrical and Electronics Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70
Answer any FIVE Questions ONE Question from Each unit
All Questions Carry Equal Marks
*****
UNIT-I
1. a) With a neat sketch, explain Inverse Square Law of illumination. [7M]
b) The lamp having a candle power of 300m in all [7M]
directions is provided with a reflector that directs 70%
of total light uniformly on a circular area 40m
diameter. The lamp hung at 15m above the area.
Calculate: the (i) illumination (ii) also calculate the
illumination at the center (iii) the illumination at the
edge of the surface without reflection.

(OR)
2. a) Explain in detail about different types of lighting schemes. [7M]
b) Explain the construction and working of fluorescent lamp. [7M]
UNIT-II
3. a) What are the essential requirements of good heating element? [7M]
b) List the domestic and industrial applications of electric heating. [7M]
(OR)
4. a) Explain the basic principle of operation of dielectric heating. [7M]
b) List the advantages and applications of dielectric heating. [7M]
UNIT-III
5. a) Explain seam welding with a neat sketch. [7M]
b) List the advantages, drawbacks and applications of seam welding. [7M]
(OR)
6. a) Write any four comparisons between AC and DC welding. [7M]
b) List the different types of arc welding and its applications. [7M]
UNIT-IV
7. a) Differentiate electric traction system and non electric traction system. [7M]
b) Derive the expression for tractive effort (Ft) at the wheel. [7M]
(OR)
8. a) Explain Quadrilateral Speed-Time Curve. [7M]
b) Define the terms i) Accelerating weight ii) Adhesive weight iii) Co- [7M]
efficient of adhesion.
UNIT-V
9. a) Why do we need an energy storage system? Explain. [7M]
b) Explain thermal energy storage system with an example. [7M]
(OR)
10. a) Explain super conducting magnetic energy storage system. [7M]
b) Explain comparison of rated power, energy content and discharging time of [7M]
different EES technologies.
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 Code No: R203202G R20 SET -3

III B. Tech II Semester Regular Examinations, July -2023

FUNDAMENTALS OF UTILIZATION OF ELECTRICAL ENERGY
(Electrical and Electronics Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70
Answer any FIVE Questions ONE Question from Each unit
All Questions Carry Equal Marks
*****
UNIT-I
1. a) Explain the laws of illumination. [7M]
b) Explain all the four light control methods. [7M]
(OR)
2. a) Explain different sources of light. [7M]
b) Explain about flood lighting and LED lighting. [7M]
UNIT-II
3. a) Explain direct resistance heating. [7M]
b) Explain the properties that a material which is used as a heating element must [7M]
possess.
(OR)
4. a) Explain in brief the causes of failure of heating elements. [7M]
b) Explain direct core type induction furnace. [7M]
UNIT-III
5. a) Explain metal arc welding. [7M]
b) Explain about dc welding sets. [7M]
(OR)
6. a) Compare resistance welding and arc welding. [7M]
b) Explain spot welding. [7M]
UNIT-IV
7. a) What are the various traction systems in practice in India? [7M]
b) Discuss the factors which affect the schedule speed of a train. [7M]
(OR)
8. a) Describe the procedure of calculating the specific energy consumption of an [7M]
electric train.
b) A train with an electric locomotive weighing 300 tons is to be accelerated up a [7M]
gradient of 1 in 30 at an acceleration of 1 km phps. If the train resistance,
coefficient of adhesion and effect of rotational inertia are 80 N/ton, 0.25 and
12.5 percent of the dead weight respectively, determine the minimum adhesive
weight of the locomotive.
UNIT-V
9. a) What is the need for energy storage? [7M]
b) Write about chemical storage systems. [7M]
(OR)
10. a) Give the applications of storage systems. [7M]
b) Write about thermal storage systems. [7M]

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 Code No: R203202F
R203105O
R2031011
R203135A
R203147A
R203147C
P2031051
R2031351 R20 SET
SET
RA--42

III B. Tech II Semester Regular Examinations, July -2023

FUNDAMENTALS OF UTILIZATION OF ELECTRICAL ENERGY
(Electrical and Electronics Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70
Answer any FIVE Questions ONE Question from Each unit
All Questions Carry Equal Marks
*****
UNIT-I
1. a) Describe the construction and working of a filament lamp. [7M]
b) Compare the above with fluorescent lamp. [7M]
(OR)
2. a) What are the requirements of good lighting? Explain in detail. [7M]
b) Explain how flood lighting is provided and the design considerations involved. [7M]
UNIT-II
3. a) What are the advantages of electric heating? [7M]
b) Give the classification of electric heating methods. [7M]
(OR)
4. a) Derive the design of heating element to produce the given temperature. [7M]
b) Explain the process of dielectric heating. [7M]
UNIT-III
5. a) Explain carbon arc welding. [7M]
b) Explain about ac welding sets. [7M]
(OR)
6. a) Compare dc welding and ac welding. [7M]
b) Explain projection welding. [7M]
UNIT-IV
7. a) Discuss briefly different systems of traction. [7M]
b) What is a speed-time curve? Discuss briefly the different periods in a typical [7M]
speed-time curve of a train running on main line.
(OR)
8. a) What are the factors affecting energy consumption in propelling a train? [7M]
b) A 500 ton goods train is to be hauled by a locomotive up a gradient of 2% with [7M]
an acceleration of 1.2 kmphps. Coefficient of adhesion is 25%, track resistance
40 N/ton and effecting rotating masses 10% of dead weight. Find the weight of
the locomotive and number of axles if the axle load is not to exceed 20 tons.
UNIT-V
9. a) What are the characteristics of energy storage techniques? [7M]
b) Write about magnetic storage systems. [7M]
(OR)
10. a) Compare the energy storage technologies. [7M]
b) Write about electrical storage systems. [7M]

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