EXAM FOR ASSISTANT ENGINEERS MODULE 37
DATE 12-11-19
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Duration: 3 hours Start: End:
PART-1 (Total Marks = 20)
SECTION A
Specify whether the following statements are True OR False in the space
provided below each (5 Marks)
1) Three phase motor is an example of balanced 3ф load
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2) Frequency of direct current is Zero
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3) Direction of current flow is same as the direction of electrons
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4) Resistivity of conductors decreases with increase in radius
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5) Frequency is the time taken by an alternating current to complete one cycle
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Tick the correct answer from the options provided(SECTION B&C)
SECTION B (5 Marks)
6) When checked with an Ohm meter an Open resistor reads:-
(a) Infinite
(b) High but with tolerance
(c) zero
(d) None of the above
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7) Eddy current losses will depend on :-
(a) Frequency
(b) Flux density
(c) Thickness
(d) All of the above
8) Laminations are used in machines to reduce:-
(a) Eddy current losses
(b) Hysteresis losses
(c) Both a and b
(d) Copper losses
9) Primary and secondary winding of transformer is linked with each other by:-
(a) Conductance
(b) Mutual Induction
(c) Not linked at all
(d) Self-Induction
10) Electrons in the outer orbit of an atom is called:-
(a) Nuclei
(b) Valences
(c) Neutrons
(d) Protons
SECTION C (10 Marks)- Steps and calculations for getting the
results carries marks and should be written in the pages provided
after PART 1 questions
11) Which of the following parallel resistances will have the highest equivalent resistance:-
(a) 10 KΩ and 25 KΩ
(b) 1KΩ,2KΩ,3KΩ
(c) 2 Nos 500KΩ
(d) 4 Nos 40KΩ and 2 Nos 10KΩ
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12) Two loads X and Y are connected in parallel to a 115 V supply. Power dissipated in load X
is 35 Ω and the total current in the circuit is 2.6 A. What will be the resistance of load X
(a) 185
(b) 360
(c) 379
(d) None of the above
13) 1/4thColoumb of charge passes through a point in 25 Sec, The current in ampere is:-
(a) 0.1 A
(b) 0.01 A
(c) 2.5 A
(d) 0.25 A
14) Equivalent resistance between X and Y is:-
(a) 75
(b) 25
(c) 275
(d) None of the above
15) Power dissipated by a 2 Ω resistor drawing a current of 3 A is
(a) 2 watts
(b) 18 watts
(c) 12 watts
(d) None of the above
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PART-2 (Total Marks = 80)
SECTION-1: WIRING REGULATIONS
1) Write short answers for the following questions in the space provided below each
questions (5 Marks)
a) What is the nominal 3 Phase and single phase supply voltage from SEWA
(including permitted tolerance)
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b) Category 3 circuit is meant for which type of loads
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c) What is the maximum load of 3 phase motor in KW which can have direct on-line
starting arrangement with over current protection
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d) What is the maximum number of 13 A sockets that can be connected to a ring
circuit
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e) What is the minimum depth of laying cables underground for direct and
installation inside sleeve pipe
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2) Mention the standard 4Core XLPE/SWA/PVC/CU cable sizes (above 16 Sqmm and below
120 Sqmm) with corresponding ECC cable sizes recommended by SEWA (5 Marks)
4C Cable Sizes Earth cable sizes
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3) Mention the operating current for ELCB/RCCB/(CBCT+ELR+SHUNT TRIP) for consumer
installations in the space provided in the table:- (10 Marks)
Sr. Circuit/ Equipment/ Apparatus Rated Operating
No. Current (mA)
a) Water Heater / Cooler
b) Washing Machine
c) Chillers
d) Swimming pool lights
e) 15A Switched Socket/Outlet for FCU
f) Flood Lighting
g) Kitchen hood fans
h) Central water heater
I) Electric Cooker
j) Escalator
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SECTION- 2 : ELECTRICAL DESIGN - (60 Marks)
(G+4) Building
(-) At ground floor there are: -
(Shops = 4 No’s) + (W/man room) + (services rooms).
Note: Each shop has total connected load 4 kw and is provided with single
Phase power supply.
(-) At each typical floor there are:
(Studio flat = 1 No.) + (One bed room flat = 2 No.)
Note: Each Studio flat with total connected load 4.5 kw and is provided with
Single phase power supply.
Note: Each one bed room flat with total connected load 8 kw and is provided
With three phase power supply.
(-) Mechanical load as follow:-
- Fire pump = 10 HP
- Lift = 7.5 HP
- Water transfer pump = 2 HP
- Garbage compactor = 3 kw
- DB service = 18 kw.
Prepare the following according to SEWA rules and regulations: -
1/1 Single line diagram for SMDB-Shop. 5 Marks
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2/1 Single line diagram for SMDB –T (Typical). 5 Marks
3/1 Single line diagram for SMDB-LL. 8 Marks
4/1 Single line diagram for MDB. 22 marks
5/1 Lay-out for Main electric room and sub- electric rooms. (Showing all details) 12 marks
6/1 Provide general arrangement (Front View) for MDB, showing: Dimensions, MCCB, Bus Bar, 8 Marks
Enclosure, Cabling clearance.
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