# Electrical Technology Grade 12 Eastern Cape Mock 2015 Memo > Grade 12 Electrical Technology memorandum from the Eastern Cape Mock Exam 2015 (English), 11 pages. Read online or download the free PDF. - Page: https://www.hlayiso.com/library/electrical-tech-memo-gr12-sept-2015-eng/99772b6d-3e57-44b6-873f-b3d6980cf78d - Updated: 2026-09-27 - Subject: Electrical Technology - Grade: Grade 12 - Document type: Memorandum - Year: 2015 - Exam period: Eastern Cape Mock Exam - Curriculum: CAPS - Pages: 11 Breadcrumbs: [Home](https://www.hlayiso.com/) › [Library](https://www.hlayiso.com/library) › [Grade 12](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-12) › [Electrical Technology](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-12/electrical-technology) › [Electrical Technology Grade 12 Eastern Cape Mock 2015 Memo](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/electrical-tech-memo-gr12-sept-2015-eng/99772b6d-3e57-44b6-873f-b3d6980cf78d) ## About this document Electrical Technology · Grade 12 · Eastern Cape Mock Exam · 2015. Memorandum, 11 pages. Read online or download the PDF. 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 Downloaded from hlayiso.com NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE GRADE 12 SEPTEMBER 2015 ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY MEMORANDUM MARKS: 200 This memorandum consists of 11 pages. ### Page 2 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 2 ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY (EC/SEPTEMBER 2015) INSTRUCTIONS TO MARKERS 1. All questions with multiple answers imply that any relevant, acceptable answer should be considered. 2. Calculations: 2.1 All calculations must show the formula(e). 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 same answer is obtained. 2.5 Where an erroneous 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 learner should receive the full marks for subsequent calculations. 3. The memorandum is only a guide with model answers. Alternative interpretations must be considered and marked on merit. However, this principle should be applied consistently throughout. Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 3 Downloaded from hlayiso.com (EC/SEPTEMBER 2015) ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY 3 QUESTION 1: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY 1.1  The etching of printed circuit boards. √  The use of power tools. √  Incorrect use of hand tools. √ (Any 2 x 1) (2) 1.2  E-mails √  Internet access √  Telephone calls √  Data √  Images √ (Any 1 x 1) (1) 1.3 Honesty, √ self-discipline, √ reliability √ and loyalty √ are desirable traits or characteristics. (Any 3 x 1) (3) 1.4  Respecting the rights of others. √  Being a team worker. √  Being co-operative. √  Being assertive. √  Displaying a positive customer service attitude. √  Seeking opportunities for continuous learning. √  Demonstrating polite behaviour. √  Respecting confidentiality. √ (Any 2 x 1) (2) 1.5 Assess hazards √ and make sure the area is safe. √ (2) [10] QUESTION 2: THREE-PHASE AC GENERATION 2.1 (3) 2.2  Can be connected in star or delta.  Two voltages available (VL and VPH). √  For three-phase and single-phase alternators of similar physical sizes, three-phase will generate more power. √  Three-phase supply power to single and three-phase loads. √  Three-phase is cheaper to generate. √  Three-phase requires less maintenance. √ (Any 3 relevant advantages x 1) (3) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 4 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 4 ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY (EC/SEPTEMBER 2015) 2.3 VL = VPH √ = 220 V √ IPH = √ = √= 5 A√ IL = √3IPH √ = √3 √= 8,66 A √ (8) 2.4 Active power that is effectively being used by the load or the circuit. √ Reactive power is the power that is wasted and not used to do work on the load. √ (2) 2.5 The copper windings of the alternators have both resistance and inductance √ and each phase will have a certain impedance. √ It is of utmost importance that the rotating coils generate the same voltages and currents in each phase, √ and that is only possible if the impedance of all three phases are matched. √ (4) [20] QUESTION 3: THREE-PHASE TRANSFORMERS 3.1 3.1.1 T√ (1) 3.1.2 T√ (1) 3.1.3 F√ (1) 3.1.4 T√ (1) 3.1.5 T√ (1) 3.1.6 T√ (1) 3.2 3.2.1 VL = VPH = 11 Kv √ = √ I 3 VSEC (PH) = √ = 220 V √ (4) 3.2.2 PACT = 3 VL IL cosθ √ A T IL = √ √3 cosθ VL = 3 VPH = 3 √ = 381,7 √ IL = 12 000 √ 3 x 381,7 x 0,8 = 22,65 A (6) 3.3 3.3.1 Yes √ (1) 3.3.2  Air cooled √  Oil cooled √  Water cooled √ (3) [20] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 5 Downloaded from hlayiso.com (EC/SEPTEMBER 2015) ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY 5 QUESTION 4: THREE-PHASE MOTORS AND STARTERS 4.1  Self-starting √  Robust √  Simple construction √  Low maintenance √  Reduced fire risk √  Reduced running cost √  High starting torque √  Wide range of applications √  Easy to change direction of rotation √  Can be star or delta connected √  High efficiency √  Higher power factor √  Wide range of power ratings √ (Any 3 x 1) (3) 4.2 Rotor, √ Stator, √ tator windings (or endplates) √ (3) 4.3 4.3.1 (3) 4.3.2 (3) 4.4 4.4.1 A TI PAPP = √= √= 55,5556 kVA √ os θ (3) 4.4.2 IL = PACTIVE √ √3 os θ = 50000 √ √3 (38 ) ( ,9) = 84,41 A √ (3) 4.4.3 NS = 60 x f √ P = 60 x 50 √ 2 (4 poles/ phase = 2 Pole Pairs) √ = 1500 RPM √ (4) 4.4.4 SLIP = (NS – NR) x 100 √ = (1500 – 1400) x 100 √ = 6 67% √ NS 150 (3) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 6 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 6 ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY (EC/SEPTEMBER 2015) 4.4.5 η = POUT x 100% √ PIN = 45 kW x 100 √ 50 kW = 90% √ (3) 4.5 (12) [40] QUESTION 5: RLC CIRCUITS 5.1 5.1.1 No effect √ (1) 5.1.2 Inductive Reactance is proportional to the frequency (XL = πf ) √ (1) 5.1.3 Capacitive Reactance is inversely proportional to frequency (XC = /( πf ) √ (1) 5.2 Impedance is the total opposition √ to the flow of current √ in an A circuit. √ (3) 5.3 5.3.1 (8) 5.3.2 Z = VS = 110 √ = 6,8 3 Ω √ IT 2,35 (2) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 7 Downloaded from hlayiso.com (EC/SEPTEMBER 2015) ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY 7 5.4 At resonance a parallel circuit draws minimum current √ whereas a series circuit draws ma imum current. √ The parallel circuit would be better √ because the circuit would be tuned to the resonant frequency for longer. √ (4) [20] QUESTION 6: LOGIC 6.1 Programmable Logic Controller (1) 6.2 6.2.1  Push buttons √  Contacts √  Limit switches √  Sensors √ (Any 2 x 1) (2) 6.2.2  Solenoids √  Contactors √  Alarms √ (Any 2 x 1) (2) 6.3 Manufacturing, √ machining, √ food/beverage, √ metal, √ power, √ mining, √ petrochemical/chemical √ (Any 1 x 1) (1) 6.4 6.4.1 (1) 6.4.2 (1) 6.4.3 (1) 6.5  Checking the inputs – (INPUT)  Execution of instructions – (PROCESS)  Updating the outputs – (OUTPUT) (3) 6.6 =A√ (8) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 8 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 8 ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY (EC/SEPTEMBER 2015) 6.7 (8) 6.8 6.8.1 (4) 6.8.2 (8) [40] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 9 Downloaded from hlayiso.com (EC/SEPTEMBER 2015) ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY 9 QUESTION 7: AMPLIFIERS 7.1 (5) 7.2 Amplifies both A and D √ without any loss in Gain. √ (2) 7.3  Increase in bandwidth. √  Increased stability. √  Reduces distortion and noise. √  Improved input and output impedances. √  Allow design for a specific gain. √ (Any 3 x 1) (3) 7.4  Zero Level Detector √  Threshold detector √  Null detectors √ (Any 2 x 1) (2) 7.5 7.5.1 0V (1) 7.5.2 Approximately +15 V (1) 7.5.3 Approximately -15 V (1) 7.6 (8) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 10 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 10 ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY (EC/SEPTEMBER 2015) 7.7 (3) 7.8 (5) 7.9 As in mathematical integration √ The circuit determines area by the gradient √ (4) 7.10 7.10.1 Bi-stable multi-vibrator √ (1) 7.10.2 contact bounce eliminator √ ela ation oscillator √ (2) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 11 Downloaded from hlayiso.com (EC/SEPTEMBER 2015) ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY 11 7.11 7.11.1 A mono-stable multi-vibrator is a timing circuit that changes state once triggered, √ but returns to its original state after a certain time delay. √ (2) 7.11.2 (6) 7.12 7.12.1 RC phase shift oscillator (1) 7.12.2 (3) [50] TOTAL: 200 Copyright reserved Please turn over ## Related documents - [ELECTRICAL TECH MEMO GR12 SEPT 2015 AFR](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/electrical-tech-memo-gr12-sept-2015-afr/c82cb312-fc62-431f-bf1a-f9c9076667d4) — Electrical Technology · Memo · 2015 · Afr - [ELECTRICAL TECH QP GR12 SEPT 2015 ENG](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/electrical-tech-qp-gr12-sept-2015-eng/99a2d092-ff3c-43fc-bd7c-e9b98e76f768) — Electrical Technology · QP 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