Gujarat Technological UniversityWinter 2024 examination

GTU BE01000051 Basic Electrical Engineering Winter 2024 Question Paper & PDF

B.E. · Common Engineering · Semesters 1 and 2 · Subject code BE01000051
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Total
70 marks
To pass
23 marks (33%)
Duration
2.5 Hours 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Questions
5 with internal choice
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Q.1

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Apply and illustrate KCL on star connected circuit.
(b)
4 marks

Compute Rth and Vth for thevenin theorem. Assume necessary circuit for the same.

(c)
7 marks
Explain star to delta conversion with neat and clean diagram.

Q.2

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Explain the concept of active, reactive and apparent power.
(b)
4 marks
Analyze voltage and current relations in three phase star connection.
(c)
7 marks
Compare series and parallel resonance.
(c)
7 marks

Illustrate the Phasor diagram of RC series circuit and explain its development.

Q.3

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Describe concept of MMF.
(b)
4 marks
Define flux, flux density, reluctance and permeability.
(c)
7 marks
Compare Split phase and Capacitor start motors.
(a)
3 marks
Describe Construction and working of brushless DC motor.
(b)
4 marks
Examine construction of single phase induction motor.
(c)
7 marks
Explain B-H Curve and Hysteresis Loop in detail.

Q.4

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
List components of low tension switchgear.
(b)
4 marks
Define types of lamps for industrial and residential premises.
(c)
7 marks
Explain Lumen requirements for different categories.
(a)
3 marks
Describe working of MCB.
(b)
4 marks
State different parts with neat and clean diagram of MCCB.
(c)
7 marks
Explain working principal of energy meter.

Q.5

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
List various methods of earthing.
(b)
4 marks
Describe the necessity of using electrical protective devices.
(c)
7 marks
Explain Pipe earthing.
(a)
3 marks
State important characteristics of batteries.
(b)
4 marks
State safety precautions of electrical appliances.
(c)
7 marks
Explain plate earthing.

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Official Gujarat Technological University (GTU) examination paper for Basic Electrical Engineering (Winter 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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