Electrical Trade Theory N3 — Document

August 2018 — N3 — Electrical Trade Theory

N3 2018 Nated Engineering
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1.1The procedure below was followed during the replacement of heati ng
1.2Name the alloy that is normally used for manufacturing heating element (1\ [10] 1104126310
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2.1.1Circuit breaker
2.1.2Earth leakage (2 2\ (4\
2.2Name the components indicated in FIGURE 1 of a core balanced earth leakage relay. Write only the name of the component next to the question
2.2.6\n the ANSWER BOOK. FIGURE 1: CORE BALANCED EARTH LEAKAGE RELAY (6\ [10]10
2.2.411041263 520 (E\
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3.1Choose a description from COLUMN B that matches an item in CO LU MN A. Write only the letter (A \next to the question number (3.1.1
3.1.5\in the ANSWER BOOK. COLUMN A COLUMN B
3.1.5Tungsten halogen lamps Cold cathode neon lamps High pressure mercury
3.2FIGURE 2 shows different types of lamps as used in an electrical field. Name each type of lamp and write only the answer next to the letter
3.3State TWO main components of a compact fluorescent lamp. (2\ [10] 1104126310
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4.1The maximum current value (1\
4.2The effective value of the current
4.3The frequency
4.4The instantaneous v alue 8 milliseconds after reaching zero while increasing positively (3\ [10]10
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5.1The impedance of the circuit
5.2The total current flow
5.3The voltage drop across the resistor (3\
5.4State the nature of current flow versus voltage applied in a capacitor connected to an alternating supply. [10]10
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6.1A three phase delta connected motor draw a current of 12 A at full load from a 415 V supply at a power factor of 0,8
6.1.1The phase current flowing in the motor
6.1.2The phase voltage (1\
6.1.3The power input to the motor
6.2Make a neat labe led sketch to illustrate the delta connection of a three phase system and indic ate the line and phase voltages on your sketch.
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7.1Explain the operation principle of a transformer (2\
7.2A 300 k VA phase transformer has a star connected primary and delta connected secondary. The
7.2.1he t urns ratio of the transformer (3\
7.2.2The primary line current (3\
7.3Explain how overheating of the c ore of the transformer is avoided. (2\ [10]10
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8.1Explain, w ith reference to DC motor, the meaning of a separately excited machine. (2\
8.2Draw a neat, labe led sketch which shows the basic principles of a motor. Include the relative directions of the flux, EMF, force and motion. (5\
8.3Briefly explain the field coil connections of the following:
8.3.1Shunt motor
8.3.2Series motor
8.3.3Compound motor (3 1\ (3\ [10] 1104126310
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9.1Show, w ith a neat labelled circuit diagram, how a single phase capacitor starts
9.2Answer t he following questions with regard to a three phase wound rotor induction motor
9.2.1State how m any connection terminals are on the stator of the motor (1\
9.2.2State i which formation the rotor normally would be connected. (1\
9.2.3State w hich connection on the stator will produce a higher torque (1\
9.2.4Explain the signi ficance of interlocking (2\ [10]10
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10.1Draw a basic circuit diagram of the connections required for a voltmeter to be connected to a high voltage AC supply. (3\
10.2State the functions of the following components of measuring instruments:
10.2.1Fixed iron
10.2.2Hair springs
10.2.3Permanent magnets (3 1\ (3\
10.3Draw a neat, label ed circuit diagram to show how semi conductor diodes can be used to give three phase hal

Mark Allocation

Total100 marks
Sections10 + 10 + 10 + 10 + 10 + 10 + 10 + 10 + 10 + 10 = 100 marks

Paper information

TitleDocument
SubjectElectrical Trade Theory
LevelN3
Document typeQuestion paper
Year2018
MonthAugust
Pages9
Downloads2

Examination context

Decade2010s
Years ago8y
SeasonWinter (SH)
Start dayWednesday
Exam periodAugust 2018
Days since exam2,992

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