Gujarat Technological UniversitySummer 2023 Examination

GTU 3110005 Basic Electrical Engineering (BEE) Summer 2023 Paper Solution & PDF

B.E. · Common Engineering · Semester 1 · Subject Code: 3110005
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Total Marks70 MarksExternal theory exam
Passing Marks23 Marks33% minimum cutoff
Exam Duration2.5 Hours10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Paper Structure5 QuestionsWith internal OR choices
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Question 1

14 MarksMedium
(a)

Determine the number of branches and nodes in the circuit shown in fig 1. Identify which elements are in series and which are in parallel.

GTU Basic Electrical Engineering (3110005) Summer 2023 Question 1(a) Diagram
3 Marks
(b)
Find the average and rms value for the waveform shown in fig 2.
GTU Basic Electrical Engineering (3110005) Summer 2023 Question 1(b) Diagram
4 Marks
(c)

Explain working of a single-phase transformer and derive the e.m.f. equation. Why the rating of transformer is in KVA?

7 Marks

Question 2

14 MarksMedium
(a)
Can we apply KVL in a loop containing a current source? Give answer with reason.
3 Marks
(b)
Explain ideal Voltage and current source
4 Marks
(c)
Determine the current in the branches of the network in Fig.3 using nodal analysis.
GTU Basic Electrical Engineering (3110005) Summer 2023 Question 2(c) Diagram
7 Marks
OR OPTION
(c)

A 120 V, 500 W lamp is used with a series choke on a 230 V, 60 Hz line, what is the inductance of the required choke if the choke has a Q of 2 ?

7 Marks

Question 3

14 MarksMedium
(a)
Distinguish between a mesh and a loop of a circuit.
3 Marks
(b)

What is the use of form factor and peak factor; also differentiate between EMF and potential difference.

4 Marks
(c)

Determine the current through 2 ohm resistor connected between A and B in the circuit shown in fig.4 using Thevenin theorem

GTU Basic Electrical Engineering (3110005) Summer 2023 Question 3(c) Diagram
7 Marks
OR OPTION
(a)
What is the need for power factor improvement in electrical circuits?
3 Marks
(b)
Summarize the advantages of 3 phase circuits over single-phase circuits.
4 Marks
(c)

A 400 v, 50 Hz 3-phase supply has 1 00 ohm between R and Y, j 1 00 ohm between Y and B and - j 100 ohm between B and R. Find (a) line currents for phase sequence RYB(b) star connected balanced resistors for the same power

7 Marks

Question 4

14 MarksMedium
(a)
Draw and explain briefly BH curve.
3 Marks
(b)
Write advantages of the sinusoidal waveform for electrical power applications.
4 Marks
(c)

With the help of phasor diagram explain two wattmeter methods for the measurement of three-phase power.

7 Marks
OR OPTION
(a)
What is the significance of back E.M.F. in a DC Motor?
3 Marks
(b)
State advantages and disadvantages of autotransformer.
4 Marks
(c)

What is the time constant of an RC circuit? Show that its units are the same as that of time. How this quantity signify about capacitor voltage during charging?

7 Marks

Question 5

14 MarksMedium
(a)
Why single-phase induction motor is not self-starting?
3 Marks
(b)
Analyze on how can the direction of rotation of a DC shunt motor be reversed
4 Marks
(c)

Define the term battery capacity. On which factors it depends. Also list out the parts of lead acid battery

7 Marks
OR OPTION
(a)
list out some safety measures against electric shocks
3 Marks
(b)
What is the difference between wire & cable?
4 Marks
(c)
Explain principle, construction and working of a synchronous generator in details.
7 Marks
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Official Gujarat Technological University (GTU) examination paper and step-by-step solutions for Basic Electrical Engineering (BEE) (Summer 2023, B.E. · Common Engineering, Sem 1). Features complete 70-mark regular & remedial examination pattern, official marking distribution across all 5 questions, and direct 1-click official PDF download.

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