Govt.
Engineering College, Rajkot
Electrical Engineering Department
Subject: AC Machine Design (3170909)
Question Bank
Chapter 1: Introduction
Q-1 Prepare a list of class of insulating materials along with their temperature withstand capability and
applications.
Q-2 Discuss magnetic material and insulating material in detail.
Q-3 Explain the phenomena of heat dissipation in various Electrical machines.
Q-4 Explain heating of electrical machines
Q-5 Briefly explain cooling methods of transformers.
Q-6 What do you mean by specific electric loading and specific magnetic loading applied to electric
machines? State the factors on which the choice of these loadings depends.
Q-7 Explain the factors affecting the choice of specific magnetic loading and specific electric loading for
the design of rotating electrical machines.
Chapter 2: Design of Transformer
Q-1 What are the salient features of a Distribution transformer?
Q-2 Explain design difference between power transformer and distribution transformer OR Give
comparison between power transformer and distribution transformer in terms of construction, design
and applications
Q-3 Give technical reason for low flux density for yoke of a three-phase transformer.
Q-4 Explain the construction and significance of any one joint in case of the core assembly of a
transformer
Q-5 Describe importance of mitered joints in transformer.
Q-6 Why tapping is provided on HV winding?
Q-7 List out different types of windings in 3 phase core type transformer. Explain any one.
Q-8 Why stepped core is used in transformers?
Q-9 Justify the statement “Area of Yoke in a transformer is generally 15- 20% more than area of core”.
Q-10 Derive the output equation of a 1-phase core type transformer.
Q-11 Derive the output equation of a 3-phase core type transformer.
Q-12 What is window space factor? Write the empirical formula used to estimate the value of space
factor.
Q-13 What is window space factor? How it varies with KVA and KV rating?
Q-14 Define window space factor and stacking factor. Which factor affecting window space factor?
Q-15 Derive the equation Et=K√𝑄, from first principles where Q= KVA rating of the transformer
Q-16 Explain the relation between emf per turn and transformer rating.
Q-17 How will the output and losses in a transformer vary with the linear dimensions?
Q-18 What is design optimization? Derive the condition for maximum efficiency of a transformer.
Chapter 3: Design of Induction Motor
Q-1 Explain the factors that affect the choice of specific magnetic loading in case of a induction motor.
Q-2 Give the design difference between squirrel cage and slip ring induction motor.
Q-3 Derive an output equation for 3-ф induction motor with usual notation.
Q-4 State the effect of air gap length on the performance of a 3-phase induction motor
Q-5 Briefly discuss factors affecting determining air gap length in induction motor design.
