# Electrical Technology Grade 12 NSC Supplementary 2015 QP > Grade 12 Electrical Technology question paper from the NSC Supplementary Exam 2015 (English), 15 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 Downloaded from hlayiso.com GRAAD 12 NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE GRADE 12 ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY FEBRUARY/MARCH 2015 MARKS: 200 TIME: 3 hours This question paper consists of 13 pages and a 2-page formula sheet. Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 2 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology 2 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2015 NSC INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION 1. This question paper consists of SEVEN questions. 2. Answer ALL the questions. 3. Sketches and diagrams must be large, neat and fully labelled. 4. Show ALL calculations and round off correctly to TWO decimal places. 5. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this question paper. 6. You may use a non-programmable calculator. 7. Show the units for all answers of calculations. 8. A formula sheet is provided at the end of this question paper. 9. Write neatly and legibly. Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 3 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology 3 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2015 NSC QUESTION 1: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY 1.1 State TWO unsafe acts that may lead to an electric shock in a workshop. (2) 1.2 State THREE safety procedures that should be followed when a person is being electrocuted. (3) 1.3 Human rights and work ethics are principles that are important to all South Africans. Discuss how you would promote these principles with reference to gender. (2) 1.4 State THREE considerations when conducting a risk analysis to prevent accidents in an electrical technology workshop. (3) [10] QUESTION 2: THREE-PHASE AC GENERATION 2.1 State TWO advantages of three-phase power generation over single-phase power generation. (2) 2.2 Make a sketch of the voltage waveforms generated by a three-phase generator. (3) 2.3 The output power of a three-phase AC generator that generates 380 V is measured using the two wattmeter method. The readings on the wattmeters are 700 W and -290 W respectively. Calculate the output power of the generator. Given: W1 = 700 W W2 = -290 W VL = 380 V (3) 2.4 A delta-connected generator delivers power to a balanced star-connected inductive load. The phase current of the generator is 18 A and the line voltage is 380 V. The current lags the voltage by 14°. Given: V L = 380 V I PH = 18 A Ɵ = 14° Calculate the: 2.4.1 Line current of the generator (3) 2.4.2 Phase voltage of the load (3) 2.4.3 Impedance of each phase (3) 2.4.4 True power delivered by the generator (3) [20] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 4 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology 4 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2015 NSC QUESTION 3: THREE-PHASE TRANSFORMERS 3.1 Name TWO types of transformer constructions. (2) 3.2 Explain the purpose of the oil in which the transformer core and windings are immersed. (2) 3.3 State TWO factors that may cause overheating in a transformer. (2) 3.4 Name TWO types of transformer losses. (2) 3.5 Name TWO types of protective devices used in transformers. (2) 3.6 FIGURE 3.1 represents a three-phase transformer. Primary Secondary VLP=11 kV P = 25 kW LOAD pf = 0,9 VLS = 380 V FIGURE 3.1: THREE-PHASE TRANSFORMER 3.6.1 Calculate the primary phase voltage. (2) 3.6.2 Calculate the secondary phase voltage. (3) 3.6.3 Calculate the turns ratio. (3) 3.6.4 Explain why the value of the secondary line current is more than the value of the primary line current. (2) [20] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 5 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology 5 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2015 NSC QUESTION 4: THREE-PHASE MOTORS AND STARTERS 4.1 Name TWO parts of a three-phase induction motor. (2) 4.2 State TWO advantages of a three-phase induction motor over a single-phase induction motor. (2) 4.3 The nameplate of a three-phase induction motor contains specific information about that motor. List THREE key motor features that would appear on the nameplate. (3) 4.4 A three-phase induction motor is connected across a 380 V/60 Hz supply. The motor has a total of 12 poles per phase and a per unit slip of 0,04. Given: VL = 380 V f = 60 Hz p = 6 Slip = 0,04 Calculate the: 4.4.1 Synchronous speed (3) 4.4.2 Rotor speed (3) 4.5 Explain why it is important to carry out a mechanical inspection on an electrical motor before it is energised. (2) 4.6 State TWO electrical inspections that must be carried out on an electrical motor before it is energised. (2) 4.7 Explain the function of an overload unit in a motor starter. (3) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 6 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology 6 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2015 NSC 4.8 FIGURE 4.1 represents the control circuit of a star-delta starter. L O/L STOP MC1 (N/O) START T (N/C) T (N/O) Retain (Hold in) MC1 MC3 (N/C) MC2 (N/C) MC1 MC2 MC3 Y Δ T N FIGURE 4.1: CONTROL CIRCUIT OF A STAR-DELTA STARTER 4.8.1 State the function of a star-delta starter. (1) 4.8.2 State the mode the motor will be connected in when running at full load. (1) 4.8.3 Explain the function of the contacts Retain (Hold in) MC 1 . (3) 4.8.4 State, with a reason, what would happen to contact T (N/C) when the timer contactor is energised. (2) 4.8.5 Describe the interlocking that prevents the star and delta contactors from being energised at the same time. (6) 4.9 A three-phase delta-connected motor draws a current of 12 A when connected to a 380 V/50 Hz supply. The motor has a power factor of 0,8 and an efficiency of 90%. Given: VL = 380 V IL = 12 A f = 50 Hz Cos ɸ = 0,8 ŋ = 90% 4.9.1 Calculate the active power of the motor at full load. (3) 4.9.2 Explain what would happen to the active power of the motor if the efficiency of the motor is improved. (1) 4.9.3 State the relationship between the line current and the phase current of the motor. (1) 4.9.4 Explain what would happen to the current drawn by the motor if the power factor of the motor is improved. (2) [40] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 7 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology 7 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2015 NSC QUESTION 5: RLC 5.1 Describe ONE practical method of obtaining resonant frequency in a parallel RLC circuit. (3) 5.2 Name ONE method that could be used to improve a poor power factor. (1) 5.3 A parallel RLC circuit is at resonant frequency. Describe what would happen to the current flow if the frequency is decreased below resonant frequency. (3) 5.4 Study the circuit in FIGURE 5.1 below and answer the questions that follow. R = 30 Ω L = 0,2 mH C = 160 µF VS = 240 V FIGURE 5.1: RLC SERIES CIRCUIT Calculate the: 5.4.1 Resonant frequency (3) 5.4.2 Total current flowing through the circuit at resonance (3) 5.4.3 Q-factor of the circuit (4) 5.4.4 The capacitance of the capacitor required for the circuit to be at resonance if the frequency of the supply in FIGURE 5.1 is constant at 1 kHz and the inductance is also constant (3) [20] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 8 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology 8 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2015 NSC QUESTION 6: LOGIC 6.1 FIGURE 6.1 represents the block diagram of a PLC system. FIGURE 6.1: PLC SYSTEM 6.1.1 Explain the function of the input interface. (3) 6.1.2 Name TWO components that may be connected to the input interface. (2) 6.1.3 Name TWO electronic devices, other than a relay, that could be connected to the output interface. (2) 6.1.4 Describe the THREE steps that make up the programming scan cycle of a PLC. (6) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 9 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology 9 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2015 NSC 6.2 FIGURE 6.2 represents a sequence control diagram. Overload 1 (X0) Overload 2 (X1) Stop button 2 (X3) Stop button 1 (X2) Start button 2(X5) Start button 1 (X4) C2(Y1) C1(Y0) C1(Y0) Contactor 1(Y0) Contactor 2 (Y1) FIGURE 6.2: SEQUENCE CONTROL CIRCUIT 6.2.1 Draw and label the ladder logic diagram of the control circuit using the labels in FIGURE 6.2. (6) 6.2.2 Use a Karnaugh map to simplify the expression below: X =A BC + A BC+ A BC+A BC (6) 6.2.3 Using Boolean algebra, simplify the expression below. X =A BC+ A BC + A BC+ A BC (7) 6.2.4 Give ONE example, with an explanation, where a set-reset PLC programming function could be used in industry. (3) 6.2.5 Explain the advantage of using an additional emergency stop switch in a PLC system. (3) 6.3 Explain how an on-delay timer operates. (2) [40] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 10 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology 10 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2015 NSC QUESTION 7: AMPLIFIERS 7.1 Define a basic 741 operational amplifier device. (3) 7.2 Describe the term infinite bandwidth with reference to an ideal operational (2) amplifier. 7.3 State TWO ideal characteristics of an operational amplifier other than infinite (2) bandwidth. 7.4 Describe the following terms with reference to operational amplifiers: 7.4.1 Negative feedback (3) 7.4.2 Positive feedback (3) 7.5 State TWO advantages of negative feedback. (2) 7.6 Refer to FIGURE 7.1. +1 0 V1 -1 Vout +1 0 V2 -1 FIGURE 7.1: OPERATIONAL AMPLIFIER Redraw the inputs shown and then draw the output of the ideal operational (3) amplifier. 7.7 FIGURE 7.2 is a non-inverting voltage comparator. Rin Vin Vout V Reference voltage 0V FIGURE 7.2: NON-INVERTING VOLTAGE COMPARATOR 7.7.1 Draw the output voltage wave form if the reference voltage is set at 0 V. (3) 7.7.2 State ONE application of the operational amplifier. (1) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 11 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology 11 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2015 NSC 7.8 FIGURE 7.3 is an operational amplifier circuit. Vin= 3 V Rf = 12 kΩ Vout Rin = 3 kΩ FIGURE 7.3: OPERATIONAL AMPLIFIER CIRCUIT 7.8.1 Identify the type of operational amplifier circuit in FIGURE 7.3. (1) 7.8.2 Redraw the given input signal and then draw the output signal on the (2) same set of axes. 7.8.3 Calculate the voltage gain of the amplifier. (3) 7.8.4 Calculate the peak output voltage. (3) 7.8.5 Explain how the voltage gain of the operational amplifier will change if the value of the resistor R f was decreased. (2) 7.8.6 Explain the function of R in . (2) 7.9 Give ONE reason why operational amplifiers are used between stages of (2) complex circuits. Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 12 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology 12 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2015 NSC 7.10 FIGURE 7.4 is an operational amplifier connected in the configuration of an integrator circuit. C +V Rin 0V -V Vin Vout FIGURE 7.4: INTEGRATOR OPERATIONAL AMPLIFIER 7.10.1 Draw the output wave form of the circuit. (3) 7.10.2 Describe the specific function that R in and C perform. (3) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 13 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology 13 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2015 NSC 7.11 FIGURE 7.5 is an operational amplifier connected in an oscillator configuration. Rin Rf Vout L1 = 35 mH L2 = 35 mH C = 0,47 µF 0V FIGURE 7.5: OSCILLATOR OPERATIONAL AMPLIFIER 7.11.1 Identify the oscillator configuration in FIGURE 7.5. (1) 7.11.2 Calculate the frequency of the oscillator if each coil has an inductance of 35 mH and the capacitor has a capacitance of 0,47 µF. (6) [50] TOTAL: 200 Copyright reserved ### Page 14 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2015 NSC FORMULA SHEET THREE-PHASE AC GENERATION RLC CIRUITS Star X L = 2 πfL VL = 3 VPH 1 Xc = I L = I PH 2 πfc 1 fr = Delta 2π (LC) I L = 3 I PH Series VL = VPH IT = IR = IC = IL P = 3VL × I L Cosθ Z = R 2 + (X L ~ − XC ) 2 S = 3 VL I L VL = I X L Q = 3 V L I L Sin θ VC = I X C P VT = I Z Cosθ = S + (VL ~ − VC ) 2 2 V VT = VR Z PH = PH I PH VT IT = Z Two wattmeter method R Cosθ = PT = P1 + P2 Z V Cosθ = R THREE-PHASE TRANSFORMERS VT X Star Q= L R VL = 3 VPH I L = I PH Parallel VT = VR = VC = VL Delta VR I L = 3 I PH IR = R VL = VPH VC IC = XC P = 3 VL I L Cos θ VL IL = S = 3 VL I L XL I T = I R + (I L ~ − IC ) 2 2 Q = 3 VL I L Sin θ IR P Cosθ = Cosθ = IT S VPH(p) N P I PH(s) XL = = Q= VPH(s) N S I PH(p) R Copyright reserved ### Page 15 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2015 NSC THREE-PHASE MOTORS AND STARTERS OPERATIONAL AMPLIFIERS Star Vout R  VL = 3 VPH Gain A V = − = − f  inverting op amp Vin  R in  I L = I PH Vout R Gain A V = =1+ f non - inverting op amp Vin R in Delta 1 fr = Hartley - oscillator I L = 3 I PH 2π LC 1 VL = VPH f RC = RC - phase - shift oscillator 2π 6RC Power VOut = (V1 + V2 + ....VN ) P = 3 VL I L Cos θ S = 3 VL I L Q = 3 VL I L Sin θ Pin − losses Efficiency (η) = Pin Speed 60 × f ns = p ns − nr Slip Per Unit = ns n r = n s (1 − S Per Unit ) ns − nr % slip = × 100% ns Copyright reserved ## Related documents - [Electrical Technology Feb March 2015 Afr](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/electrical-technology-feb-march-2015-afr/b4d4d7fa-3617-4699-ab83-d3ab5e2709f3) — Electrical Technology · QP · 2015 · Afr - [Electrical Technology Feb March 2015 Memo Afr](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/electrical-technology-feb-march-2015-memo-afr/470f92bb-dbd6-4a18-bc11-29b443942437) — Electrical Technology · Memo · 2015 · Afr - [Electrical Technology Feb March 2015 Memo Eng](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/electrical-technology-feb-march-2015-memo-eng/82be59ce-c297-46f5-8f07-e3b597271b57) — Electrical Technology · Memo · 2015 · Eng - [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 · 2015 · Eng - [ELECTRICAL TECH QP GR12 SEPT 2015 AFR](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/electrical-tech-qp-gr12-sept-2015-afr/ed9c04e1-50e9-4374-a904-f40d3e782008) — Electrical Technology · QP · 2015 · Afr - [Electrical Technology Nov 2015 Eng](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/electrical-technology-nov-2015-eng/b768fd98-bf39-401b-871e-8e1ca7fc28fb) — Electrical Technology · QP · 2015 · Eng ## More from Grade 12 Electrical Technology - [Gr 12 Dig Elec ATP 2023-24](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/gr-12-dig-elec-atp-2023-24/8d3b2ee7-1d14-498d-a86b-d9fc34674531) — ATP - [ELECTRIC TECH (Digital) MEMO GR12 SEPT 2025 ENG watermark](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/electric-tech-digital-memo-gr12-sept-2025-eng-watermark/0a867070-2654-43cf-8e48-5037555e0c3d) — Memo · 2025 · Eng - [Electrical Technology P1 (Electronics) (English) June 2025 Possible Answers](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/electrical-technology-p1-electronics-english-june-2025-possible-answers/4302563e-89b7-4f54-8a21-63b2020e985f) — Memo · 2025 · Eng - [Electrical Technology Nov 2025 (Digital) MG Afr](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-12-electrical-technology-2025-nsc-november-exam-memorandum/3b862a0c-6a87-4296-b5b6-09b072c7d1e9) — Memo · 2025 · Afr - [ELEC TECH GR12 MEMO SEPT2024 Power Systems Afrikaans](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/elec-tech-gr12-memo-sept2024-power-systems-afrikaans/1a395c97-b838-42e6-9bd6-30a85a714b11) — Memo · 2024 · Afr - [ELEC TECH GR12 MEMO SEPT2024 Power Systems English](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/elec-tech-gr12-memo-sept2024-power-systems-english/bea78337-b137-406a-9b4a-c6e631a84c9d) — Memo · 2024 · Eng ## Collection - [Grade 12 past papers](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/past-papers) --- Hlayiso: free CAPS and IEB past papers, memos, notes and study guides for South African learners. 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