Gujarat Technological UniversitySummer 2024 Examination

GTU 3110005 Basic Electrical Engineering (BEE) Summer 2024 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 Hours2:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Paper Structure5 QuestionsWith internal OR choices
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Question 1

14 MarksMedium
(a)

Define the following terms related to Electrical Circuits.

1Branch 2. Node or Junction point 3. Mesh or Loop
3 Marks
(b)

A 100 W,230 V lamp is connected in series with a 50W, 150 V lamp across 250 V supply mains. Calculate Voltage across each lamp.

4 Marks
(c)
Explain Superposition theorem with suitable example.
7 Marks

Question 2

14 MarksMedium
(a)

A R-L-C series circuit consists of R=10-ohm, L= 0.1 H and C= 50 μF. Find 1. Impedance 2. Current and 3. Active power, when it is connected to a

ac. source of 230V,50Hz.
3 Marks
(b)
Draw the voltage and current waveforms of R-L and R-C series circuits.
4 Marks
(c)

Derive the equation of three equivalent star connected resistances in terms of delta connected resistances.

7 Marks
OR OPTION
(c)

Using Thevenin’s theorem find current in branch BD of the network shown in

GTU Basic Electrical Engineering (3110005) Summer 2024 Question 2 OR (c) Diagram
7 Marks

Question 3

14 MarksMedium
(a)

Define the following terms in connection with A.C. wave forms.

1Time period 2. R.M.S. Value 3. Average Value
3 Marks
(b)

Three currents are represented by: i1 = 10 sin ωt, i2 = 20 sin (ωt -π/6) and i3 = 30 sin (ωt + π/4). Find magnitude and phase angle of resultant current.

4 Marks
(c)

Prove that current through pure inductor is always lagging by 90° to its voltage and power consumed is zero with necessary waveform and phasor diagram.

7 Marks
OR OPTION
(a)
Write the characteristics of Series Resonant Circuit.
3 Marks
(b)
Give advantages and disadvantages of Two Wattmeter method.
4 Marks
(c)

Derive the relationship of voltages and currents for Star connection in 3- phase a.c. circuit.

7 Marks

Question 4

14 MarksMedium
(a)
Derive E.M.F. equation of single-phase transformer.
3 Marks
(b)
Compare core type and shell type transformers.
4 Marks
(c)

Describe an auto transformer with its advantages, limitations and applications.

7 Marks
OR OPTION
(a)
Give classification of D.C. Motors.
3 Marks
(b)

Prepare list of different parts of D.C. machine and explain any one part with figure.

4 Marks
(c)
Explain construction of synchronous generator with diagram.
7 Marks

Question 5

14 MarksMedium
(a)
List the various safety devices used for domestic purpose.
3 Marks
(b)
Explain necessity of earthing.
4 Marks
(c)
Explain different methods for power factor improvement.
7 Marks
OR OPTION
(a)
What is MCCB? Where it is used?
3 Marks
(b)
State the advantages and applications of underground cables.
4 Marks
(c)

Calculate the electricity bill amount for a month of March, if 5 bulbs of 40 W for 5 h, 6 tube lights of 60 W for 5 h, a TV of 100 W for 6 h, a washing machine of 400 W for 2 h, a water pump of 0.5 HP for 30 minutes are used per day. The cost per unit is Rs 3.50. Consider 1 HP = 746 watts

7 Marks
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Official Gujarat Technological University (GTU) examination paper and step-by-step solutions for Basic Electrical Engineering (BEE) (Summer 2024, 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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