# Electrical Technology Grade 12 Eastern Cape Mock 2022 Memo > Grade 12 Electrical Technology memorandum from the Eastern Cape Mock Exam 2022 (English), 10 pages. 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Read it free online on the page above; download the PDF from there. ## Document text Text extracted from the PDF. Layout, diagrams and tables may not survive extraction. ### Page 1 NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE GRADE 12 SEPTEMBER 2022 ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY: POWER SYSTEMS MARKING GUIDELINE MARKS: 200 This marking guideline consists of 10 pages. ### Page 2 2 ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY: POWER SYSTEMS (EC/SEPTEMBER 2022) INSTRUCTIONS TO MARKERS 1. All calculations with multiple answers imply that any relevant, acceptable answer should be considered. 2. Calculations 2.1 All calculations must show the formulae. 2.2 Substitution of values must be done correctly. 2.3 All answers MUST contain the correct unit to be considered. 2.4 Alternative methods must be considered, provided that the correct answer is obtained. 2.5 Where an incorrect answer could be carried over to the next step, the first answer will be deemed incorrect. However, should the incorrect answer be carried over correctly, the marker has to re-calculate the values, using the incorrect answer from the first calculation. If correctly used, the candidate should receive the full marks for subsequent calculations. 2.6 Markers should consider that learners answers may deviate slightly from the marking guideline depending on how and where in the calculation rounding off was used. 3. These marking guidelines are only a guide with model answers. 4. Alternative interpretations must be considered and marked on merit. However, this principle should be applied consistently throughout the marking session at ALL marking centres. Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 3 (EC/SEPTEMBER 2022) ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY: POWER SYSTEMS 3 QUESTION 1: MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS 1.1 1.1 A✓ (1) 1.2 C✓ (1) 1.3 B✓ (1) 1.4 C✓ (1) 1.5 D✓ (1) 1.6 B✓ (1) 1.7 A✓ (1) 1.8 D✓ (1) 1.9 C✓ (1) 1.10 B✓ (1) 1.11 A✓ (1) 1.12 D✓ (1) 1.13 C✓ (1) 1.14 B✓ (1) 1.15 A✓ (1) [15] QUESTION 2: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY 2.1 An occurrence of catastrophic proportions, ✓ resulting from the use of machinery or activities at work. ✓ (2) 2.2 The learner does not know safe practices. ✓ The learner knows better but intentionally conducts the act. (1) 2.3 2.3.1 Running could cause you to trip or collide with another learner. ✓ This could result in you injuring yourself with nearby equipment or machinery. ✓ (2) 2.3.2 This could cause the outlet to exceed its rated current ✓and could lead to short circuits, fires or damaged appliances. ✓ (2) 2.4 First, I would define all the various threats to safety in the workshop. ✓ Secondly, I would determine the extent of all the vulnerabilities in the workshop. ✓ Finally, I would devise countermeasures should a risk occur. ✓ (3) [10] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 4 4 ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY: POWER SYSTEMS (EC/SEPTEMBER 2022) QUESTION 3: RLC CIRCUITS 3.1 3.1.1 It would remain the same. ✓ (1) 3.1.2 XL = 31,83 Ω ✓ (1) 3.1.3 (a) XL = 2πfL ✓ = 2 × π × 50 × 0,5 ✓ = 157,08 Ω ✓ (3) (b) Z = √R2 + (XL − XC )2 ✓ = √1202 + (157,08 − 31,83)2 ✓ = 173,46 A ✓ (3) (c) Vc = I × XC ✓ = 1,38 × 31,83 ✓ = 43,93 V ✓ (3) (d) XC = 2πfC 1 1 C = 2πfX ✓ C 1 = ✓ 2×π×50×42,44 = 0,000075 F = 75 μF ✓ (3) (e) V I = RR ✓ 240 = 120 ✓ = 2A✓ (3) 3.2 0A✓ (1) 3.3 The small band of frequencies ✓ centred around the resonant frequency. ✓ The frequencies between the upper cut-off frequency and the lower cut-off frequency, centred around the resonant frequency. (2) 3.4 Z is maximum ✓ I is minimum ✓ XL = XC (2) 3.5 3.5.1 IT = √IR 2 + (IC − IL )2 ✓ = √0,832 + (0,63 − 0,5)2 ✓ = 0,84 A ✓ (3) 3.5.2 I = V R V = I. R ✓ = 0,83 × 120,487✓ = 100 V ✓ (3) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 5 (EC/SEPTEMBER 2022) ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY: POWER SYSTEMS 5 3.5.3 Z = V ✓ I T 100 = 0,84 ✓ = 119,05 Ω ✓ (3) 3.5.4 cosθ = IR I T I θ = cos−1 IR ✓ T 0,83 = cos−1 0,84 ✓ = 8,85° ✓ Leading ✓ (4) [35] QUESTION 4: THREE-PHASE AC GENERATION 4.1 Three coils are placed 120 electrical degrees apart and then rotated in a uniform magnetic field. ✓ This produces three single-phase voltages, with each voltage separated by 120°. ✓ (2) 4.2 4.2.1 Star connected three-phase system. ✓ (1) 4.2.2 A – neutral ✓ B – yellow phase ✓ (2) 4.2.3 By connecting one side of each coil to a common point. ✓ (1) 4.2.4 VPH = VL ✓ √3 440 = ✓ √3 = 254,03 V ✓ (3) 4.3 4.3.1 It is defined as the ratio of the real power flowing ✓ to the apparent power in a circuit. ✓ (2) 4.3.2 The power factor is directly related to the current level. ✓ (1) 𝑜𝑢𝑡𝑝𝑢𝑡 4.4 ƞ = 𝑖𝑛𝑝𝑢𝑡 × 100% ✓ 220 × 6,5 = 380 × 4,5 × 100% ✓ = 83,63% ✓ (3) 4.5 4.5.1 VL = VPH ✓ = 380 V ✓ (2) 4.5.2 Power factor = cosθ θ = cos −1 power factor ✓ = cos−1 (0,89) ✓ = 27,13° ✓ (3) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 6 6 ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY: POWER SYSTEMS (EC/SEPTEMBER 2022) 4.5.3 S = √3VL IL ✓ = √3 × 380 × 27 ✓ = 17 770,84 VA = 17,77 kVA ✓ (3) 4.5.4 P = √3VL IL cosθ ✓ = √3 × 380 × 27 × 0,89 ✓ = 15 816,05 W = 15,82 kW ✓ (3) 4.6 PTOT = W1 + W2 + W3 W3 = PTOT − (W1 + W2 ) ✓ = 28,75 − (12 + 7,5) ✓ = 9,25 kW ✓ (3) 4.7 A lagging power factor draws more current from the load. ✓ The higher currents increase the energy lost and requires larger conductors and equipment. ✓ This results in the electrical utilities charging a higher cost to commercial consumers. ✓ (3) 4.8 𝑊 −𝑊 𝑡𝑎𝑛𝜃 = √3 [𝑊1 + 𝑊2 ] 1 2 16,6 − 5,5 𝜃 = tan−1[√3 × (16,6 + 5,5)] = 41,02° ✓ 𝑃𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑟 𝑓𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑜𝑟 = 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝜃 = cos (41,02) ✓ = 0,75 ✓ (3) [35] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 7 (EC/SEPTEMBER 2022) ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY: POWER SYSTEMS 7 QUESTION 5: THREE-PHASE TRANSFORMERS 5.1 • Iron losses ✓ • Copper losses ✓ (2) 5.2 The Bucholtz relay monitors the flow of gas ✓ A severe fault will cause a lot of gas and the relay will operate immediately ✓ For slow faults, the gradual build-up of gas will trigger the relay as soon as a certain concentration is reached ✓ (3) 5.3 5.3.1 B✓ (1) 5.3.2 D✓ (1) 5.3.3 A✓ (1) 5.3.4 C✓ (1) 5.4 VLP = VPP = 6 600 V ✓ 𝑉 VPS = 𝐿𝑆 √3 381,05 = ✓ √3 = 220 𝑉 ✓ 𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑛𝑠 𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜 = 𝑉𝑃𝑃 ∶ 𝑉𝑃𝑆 ✓ = 6 600 ∶ 220 ✓ = 30 ∶ 1 ✓ (6) 5.5 5.5.1 𝑉𝐿𝑆 = √3𝑉𝑃𝑆 𝑉 𝑉𝑃𝑆 = 𝐿𝑆 ✓ √3 11 000 = ✓ √3 = 6 350,85 V = 6,35 kV ✓ (3) 5.5.2 𝑆 = √3𝑉𝐿𝑃 𝐼𝐿𝑃 ✓ = √3 × 33 000 × 9,72 ✓ = 555 572,62 VA = 555,57 kVA ✓ (3) 5.5.3 𝑃 = √3𝑉𝐿𝑆 𝐼𝐿𝑆 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝜃 𝑃 𝐼𝐿𝑆 = ✓ 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝜃√3𝑉𝐿𝑆 500 000 = ✓ √3 × 11 000 × 0,9 = 29,16 𝐴 ✓ (3) 5.5.4 𝐼𝐿𝑃 = √3𝐼𝑃𝑃 𝐼 𝐼𝑃𝑃 = 𝐿𝑃 ✓ √3 9,72 = ✓ √3 = 5,61 𝐴 ✓ (3) 5.5.5 ƞ = 𝑃𝑂𝑈𝑇 × 100% ✓ 𝑃 𝑂𝑈𝑇 +𝑙𝑜𝑠𝑠𝑒𝑠 500 000 = 500 000+1 800 × 100% ✓ = 99,64 % ✓ (3) [30] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 8 8 ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY: POWER SYSTEMS (EC/SEPTEMBER 2022) QUESTION 6: THREE-PHASE MOTORS AND STARTERS 6.1 • Robust ✓ • Dependable ✓ • Economical ✓ • Requires less maintenance • More efficient (3) 6.2 • Lathes ✓ • Drill presses ✓ • Bench grinders (2) 6.3 6.3.1 Continuity test ✓ Insulation resistance between windings and earth ✓ (2) 6.3.2 No. ✓ There is no continuity between V1 and V2 ✓ and V2 of the coil is short circuited to earth. ✓ (3) 6.4 6.4.1 Yes, it is suitable. ✓ (1) 6.4.2 𝑃 = √3VL IL cosθ ✓ = √3 × 380 × 24 × 0,8 ✓ = 12 637,04 W = 12,64 kW ✓ (3) 6.4.3 𝑃 Ƞ = 𝑃𝑂𝑈𝑇 × 100% ✓ 𝐼𝑁 10 000 = × 100 ✓ 12 637,04 = 79,13 % ✓ (3) ns −nr 6.4.4 %slip = ns nr ns = 1−slip ✓ 3000 = 1− 0,04 ✓ = 3125 rpm ✓ (3) 6.5 6.5.1 The timer ensures that motor 2 can only be started after a preset time. ✓ (1) 6.5.2 380 V ✓ (1) 6.5.3 MC2 would de-energise ✓ as soon as the start motor 2 button is released. ✓ (2) 6.5.4 Motor 1 must start first. ✓ Motor 2 can only be started after a preset time has elapsed. ✓ Both motors must have independent overload protection. ✓ The stop button switches the whole circuit off. ✓ (4) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 9 (EC/SEPTEMBER 2022) ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY: POWER SYSTEMS 9 6.6 The star contactor ensures that the motor is connected in star during start-up, ✓ thus reducing the starting current by √3 or 58% of full load current. ✓ The delta contactor ensures that the motor is connected in delta after a preset time. ✓ This delivers maximum power to be delivered when the motor is at full speed. ✓ (4) 6.7 P = √3VL IL cosθ P IL = ✓ cosθ √3VL 6 000 = ✓ √3×380×0,78 = 11,69 A ✓ (3) [35] QUESTION 7: PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLERS (PLS’s) 7.1 • Input scan ✓ • Process scan ✓ • Output scan ✓ (3) 7.2 7.2.1 A 0 >=1 A ≥1 0 OUTPUT OUTPUT OR B B 0 1 mark for symbol correct ✓ 2 marks for correct labels ✓✓ (3) 7.2.2 a–0✓ b–0✓ (2) 7.3 They are bits in the storage memory which can be used to hold data ✓ and behave as relays, ✓ being able to be switched on or off ✓ and to switch other devices on or off. ✓ (4) 7.4 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ DIODE AC BRIDGE INVERTER MOTOR LINE FILTER RECTIFIER SPEEED X- REFERENCE ✓ VOLTAGE AND Axis FREQUENCY CONTROL ✓ X-Axis (7) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 10 10 ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY: POWER SYSTEMS (EC/SEPTEMBER 2022) 7.5 PART 1 – converts the AC supply voltage to a DC voltage by rectification. ✓ It consists of three pairs of rectifying diodes, each pair rectifying one of the phases. ✓ PART 2 – smooths the AC ripple out with filter capacitors. ✓ This ensures a true DC voltage on the DC rail. ✓ (4) 7.6 • Variable air volume air conditioning systems ✓ • Water pumping systems • Exhaust air systems • Speed control of fan systems • Heating systems for air and liquid applications (1) 7.7 A switch changes the state of a device from 1 to 0 or vice-versa. ✓ A sensor converts a physical condition into an electrical signal that can be read by a PLC. ✓ (2) 7.8 7.8.1 ✓ ✓ stop ✓ Start 1 ✓ O/L1 MC1 N/O MC1 ✓ N/O stop MC1 O/L2 ✓ ✓ start 2 ✓ ✓ MC2 ✓ N/O✓ MC2 (11) 7.8.2 The motors may have different rated current values, ✓ so the method offers independent overcurrent prptection to each motor. ✓ (2) 7.8.3 The N/O MC1 contact is connected to ensure that motor 1 must be energised, before motor 2 can be energised. ✓ (1) [40] TOTAL: 200 Copyright reserved Please turn over ## Related documents - [ELEC TECH GR12 MEMO SEPT2022 Digital English](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/elec-tech-gr12-memo-sept2022-digital-english/d9f4d172-a252-4eb9-b51b-6936353fe4e6) — Electrical Technology · Memo · 2022 · Eng - [ELEC TECH GR12 MEMO SEPT2022 Electronics English](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/elec-tech-gr12-memo-sept2022-electronics-english/8e5f2a9b-1a0d-480e-8c17-93268b5cebfe) — Electrical Technology · Memo · 2022 · Eng - [ELEC TECH GR12 QP SEPT2022 Power English](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/elec-tech-gr12-qp-sept2022-power-english/5dde0506-b8db-4a28-a65d-02c30160901e) — Electrical Technology · QP · 2022 · Eng - [ELEC TECH GR12 QP SEPT2022 Digital 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