Gujarat Technological UniversitySummer 2026 examination

GTU 3170909 AC Machine Design Summer 2026 Question Paper & PDF

B.E. · Electrical Engineering · Semester 7 · Subject code 3170909
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Total
70 marks
To pass
23 marks (33%)
Duration
2.5 Hours 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Questions
5 with internal choice
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9 of 25 questions on this paper were also asked in other years. 2 more are types of question GTU sets again with new data. Each is marked below with the years it appeared.See all 11 repeated 3170909 questions, most asked first

Q.1

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Enlist various methods of Cooling of Transformer and rotating machines.
(b)
4 marks
Write a short note on classification of insulating materials
(c)
7 marksAsked in 2 of 2 papers

What is Electrical and Magnetic Loading? Describe factors affecting Electrical and magnetic loading in electrical machines.

Also asked in Summer 2025 Q1c

Q.2

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Explain:
1)Window space factor
2)Stacking factor(3) mitered joints
(b)
4 marks
Give reasons for following:
1)Why are tapping provided on HV winding ?
2)Why cores of transformers are stepped?
(c)
7 marks

For a transformer show that e.m.f. per turn Et = k√Q where Q = kVA rating. Explain how service condition of transformer affect the value of K

(c)
7 marksSame type asked in 2 of 2 papers

Design a 250KVA, 2000/400 Volt, 50 HZ, single phase, core type oil immersed self-cooled transformer with following data: Induced emf per turn = 15 Volt Max flux density Bm= 1.2 wb/m² Current density= 2.75 A/mm² Window space factor = 0.3 Height of the window Hw/ width of window Ww = 3 Assume 3 stepped core and Ai=0.6d², width of largest stamping a= 0.9d Determine the main dimensions of the core and yoke

Also asked in Summer 2025 Q3c

Q.3

14 Marks
(a)
3 marksAsked in 2 of 2 papers

State why a turbo alternator has smaller diameter and large length but hydro alternator has larger diameter and small length

Also asked in Summer 2025 Q5a OR

(b)
4 marks
Explain the terms “critical speed” and “run away speed” with reference to

synchronous machine

(c)
7 marks

Define SCR applied to synchronous machine and prove that it is reciprocal of synchronous reactance.

(a)
3 marks
Why semi-enclosed slots are usually preferred for induction motors?
(b)
4 marks

Explain the difference between turbo and hydro alternator in a point of view of design.

(c)
7 marksSame type asked in 2 of 2 papers

Determine the main dimensions of a 12 MVA, 13.8KV, 50Hz, 1500 rpm, 3 star connected synchronous generator. The additional data is given as: Bav= 0.6wb/m², ac=42000 ac/m and peripheral speed= 80m/sec. Find also the maximum flux, the number of turns per phase and the number of conductors/slots if one conductor per slot is used, and. Assume kw =0.955

Also asked in Summer 2025 Q5c

Q.4

14 Marks
(a)
3 marksAsked in 2 of 2 papers

Discuss factors affecting the length of air gap on performance of a three phase induction motor.

Also asked in Summer 2025 Q4b

(b)
4 marksAsked in 2 of 2 papers

Explain the effect of harmonic induction torque and harmonic synchronous torque on the performance of 3-ph induction motor.

Also asked in Summer 2025 Q4b OR

(c)
7 marks

Briefly discuss factors affecting determining air gap length in induction motor design.

(a)
3 marks

Discuss the effect of “skewing” on the performance of three phase induction motor.

(b)
4 marksAsked in 2 of 2 papers

State the rules for the selection of rotor slots in 3-phase squirrel cage induction motor.

Also asked in Summer 2025 Q4a OR

(c)
7 marksAsked in 2 of 2 papers

What is Dispersion coefficient? Explain the effect of Dispersion coefficient on maximum output power factor.

Also asked in Summer 2025 Q4a

Q.5

14 Marks
(a)
3 marksAsked in 2 of 2 papers
Explain significance of FEM in design problem.

Also asked in Summer 2025 Q2b

(b)
4 marks
Explain application of FEM technique for design problems.
(c)
7 marks

Write a note on computer aided design of Induction motor. Explain flowchart to find main dimensions of induction motor.

(a)
3 marksAsked in 2 of 2 papers
Explain effect of change in frequency on losses of transformer.

Also asked in Summer 2025 Q3a OR

(b)
4 marksAsked in 2 of 2 papers
Explain steps for design of field winding of synchronous machine.

Also asked in Summer 2025 Q5b

(c)
7 marks

Draw the flowchart for finding main dimensions of core and yoke in design of a transformer

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Official Gujarat Technological University (GTU) examination paper for AC Machine Design (Summer 2026, B.E. · Electrical Engineering, Sem 7). 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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