2008/2009 SEMESTER ONE EXAMINATION

Section A

5. What is the typical aircraft single phase A.C supply?
(a) 28V, 400Hz.
(b) 115V, 400Hz.*
(c) 230V, 50Hz.
(d) 28V, 50Hz

6. Which of the following units are found in an integrated drive generator (IDG)?

(a) The generator and the voltage regulator.
(b) The generator and the constant-speed drive.*
(c) The GCU (Generator Control Unit) and the constant-speed drive.
(d) The GCU (Generator Control unit) and the alternator.

7. When the A.C generator speed increases, which one of the following
statements are TRUE?

(i) The output voltage of the generator will increase.
(ii) The output voltage of the generator will remain the same.
(iii) The frequency of the output signal will increase.
(iv) The frequency of the output signal will remain the same.

(a) i & iii only*
(b) ii & iii only
(c) i & iv only
(d) ii & iv only


Section B

B3 (a) State 3 advantages of a brushless A.C. generator
( 3 marks)
(i) Lower maintenance cost since there is no brush or slip-ring wear.

(ii) High stability and consistency of output because variations of resistance and conductivity
at the brushes and slip rings are eliminated.

(iii) Better performance high altitudes because arcing at the brushes is eliminated.

B3 (b) Figure B1 shows a half wave rectifier circuit. Draw the output waveform
develop across R
L
given that the waveform at T
1
is shown in Figure B2.
Assume that D1 is an ideal diode.
( 3 marks)

Figure B1

Figure B2

2008/2009 SEMESTER TWO EXAMINATION

Section A

7. Which one of the following statement is correct about a star- connected 3
phase distribution system?

a. The line voltage leads the phase voltage by 30.*
b. The line current leads the phase current by 30.
c. The line voltage lags the phase voltage by 30.
d. The line current lags the phase current by 30.

8. The function of an Integrated Drive Generator (IDG) in an aircraft electrical
system is:

a. To provide a constant input speed to the attaching generator in order to
provide a constant frequency and voltage regardless of the engine speed
and electrical load.
b. To provides a constant frequency and voltage to the aircraft electrical
system regardless of the engine speed and electrical load. *
c. To drive the aircraft engine at a constant speed.
d. To provide a direct current to the aircraft electrical system only.

Section B

B3 (a) Figure B2 shows the arrangement of the field windings of the 3 phase AC
motor and figure B3 shows the AC waveforms going into the AC motor.
Draw the magnetic field direction at 120of the AC waveform as shown in
Figure B3. Clearly label the arrangement of field windings of the 3 phase
AC motor on your answer.

Figure B2



Figure B3
( 4 marks)


B3 (b) Figure B4 shows a half wave rectifier circuit with a capacitor C
1
connected across R
L
. Draw the output waveform develop across R
L
given
that the waveform at T
1
is shown in Figure B5. Assume that D1 is an ideal
diode. Clearly show the time cycle with respect to the input waveform.
Simply explain the purpose of capacitor C
1
in the circuit.
( 5 marks)

Figure B4

Figure B5




The capacitor, C1, has been added to ensure that the output voltage remains at, or near, the
peak voltage even when the diode D
1
is not conducting.
2009/2010 SEMESTER ONE EXAMINATION

Section A

7. Which one of the following statement is correct about a delta - connected 3
phase distribution system?

a. The line voltage leads the phase voltage by 30.
b. The line current leads the phase current by 30.
c. The line voltage lags the phase voltage by 30.
d. The line current lags the phase current by 30.*

8. Figure A1 shows the arrangement of the field winding of a three phase AC
motor.



Figure A1

If the a.c. waveform on figure A2 is being connected to figure A1, what is the
resultant magnetic field at 180?


Figure A2



(a) (b)* (c) (d)

9. On a brushless AC generator, the main rotating field is fed with

a. DC via diodes on the rotor.*
b. AC.
c. AC from the rotating field exciter.
d. No source.

Section B

B3 (a) Figure B1 shows a PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) drive block diagram.
State the name of section A, B and C and briefly describe their functions
respectively.




Figure B1: PWM Drive Block Diagram
( 6 marks)
Section A - Bridge rectifier to convert AC to D.C signal.

Section B - D.C filter To smoothen the pulsating D.C signal

Section C - Inverter To convert D.C to variable voltage and frequency A.C signal
Section A Section B Section C
B3 (b) Figure B2 shows a SCR (Silicon Controlled Rectifier) circuit. With the A.C
supply voltage (Figure B3) and gate pulses (Figure B4), draw according to
the time scale, the output voltage across the load.

Figure B2: SCR Circuit






Figure B3: AC Supply Voltage






Figure B4: Gate Pulses
( 3 marks)

AC Supply Voltage
Gate Pulses
Load
AC Supply
Voltage
2009/2010 SEMESTER TWO EXAMINATION

8. Figure A1 shows the arrangement of the field winding of a three phase AC motor.

Figure A1

If the a.c. waveform on Figure A2 is being connected to Figure A1, what is the
resultant magnetic field at 300?


Figure A2



(a) (b) (c) (d)*
9. An integrated drive generator (IDG) combines which of the following units into one
housing?

a. The generator and the voltage regulator.
b. The generator control unit (GCU) and the constant-speed drive.
c. The generator control unit (GCU) and the alternator.
d. The generator and the constant-speed drive.*

Section B

B3 (a) Figure B1 shows an ideal transformer with a turn ratio of N
1
:N
2
= 100:80.
Calculate the primary current (I
1
) and the voltage across the load.




Figure B1: Ideal Transformer
( 6 marks)
E
2
=
2
1
N
N
*E
1
=
80
100
* 115V
= 92V

Hence the voltage across the load is 92 V.

I
2
=
2
E
R

=
92
25

= 3.68A

Since this is a resistive load, therefore secondary current, I
2
= 3.68A

I
1
=
2
1
N
N
* I
2
N
1
: N
2
V=115V, 400Hz

R = 25 ohms

=
80
100
* 3.68
= 2.944A

Therefore, primary current, I
1
= 2.944A

B3 (b) Figure B2 shows a SCR (Silicon Controlled Rectifier) circuit. With the supply
voltage (Figure B3) and gate pulses (Figure B4), draw according to the time
scale, the output voltage across the load.

Figure B2: SCR Circuit






Figure B3: AC Supply Voltage






Figure B4: Gate Pulses
( 4 marks)

Supply Voltage
Gate Pulses
Load
AC Supply
Voltage