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GRAAD 12
NATIONAL
SENIOR CERTIFICATE
GRADE 12
ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY
FEBRUARY/MARCH 2016
MARKS: 200
TIME: 3 hours
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Electrical Technology Grade 12 NSC Supplementary 2016 QP
Grade 12 Electrical Technology question paper from the NSC Supplementary Exam 2016 (English), 13 pages. Read online or download the free PDF.
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NSC Supplementary Exam 2016
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Electrical Technology 2 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2016
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 answers 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 attached at the end of this question paper.
9. Write neatly and legibly.
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Electrical Technology 3 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2016
NSC
QUESTION 1: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
1.1 Name ONE unsafe condition that may result in an injury in an electrical
technology workshop. (1)
1.2 Define the term unsafe action with reference to an electrical technology
workshop. (2)
1.3 State FOUR steps, in order of priority, that must be adhered to when helping
a person who is a victim of an electrical shock in an electrical technology
workshop. (4)
1.4 Briefly explain why productivity is considered an important work ethic in the
South African industrial context. (3)
[10]
QUESTION 2: THREE-PHASE AC GENERATION
2.1 Name the instrument that is used to measure electrical energy. (1)
2.2 State TWO advantages of three-phase systems over single-phase systems. (2)
2.3 Draw a neatly labelled sketch representing the voltage waveforms of a
three-phase AC generation system. (5)
2.4 A three-phase star-connected balanced load is supplied by a three-phase
generator. The generator supplies 20 kVA at a current of 25 A.
Given:
Il = 25 A
S = 20 kVA
Calculate the:
2.4.1 Line voltage (3)
2.4.2 Phase voltage (3)
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Electrical Technology 4 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2016
NSC
2.5 In a three-phase supply system the two-wattmeter method was used to
measure the input power to an inductive load which has a power factor of 0,8.
The values indicated on the instruments are 8 kW and 4 kW respectively.
The line voltage is 380 V.
Given:
P1 = 8 kW
P2 = 4 kW
Cos Ɵ = 0,8
Vl = 380 V
Calculate the:
2.5.1 Total input power (3)
2.5.2 Line current (3)
[20]
QUESTION 3: THREE-PHASE TRANSFORMERS
3.1 State how eddy currents may be limited in the iron core of a transformer. (1)
3.2 Name TWO similarities between a single-phase transformer and a
three-phase transformer. (2)
3.3 State TWO factors that may cause excessive heating in a transformer. (2)
3.4 Name TWO applications of a delta-star-connected distribution network
transformer. (2)
3.5 Explain the function of a transformer in a distribution network. (3)
3.6 Refer to FIGURE 3.1 and answer the questions that follow.
Primary Secondary
P = 15 kW
Cos Ɵ = 0,8
LOAD
Vlp = 6,6 kV
Ils = 30 A
Vps = 230 V
FIGURE 3.1: THREE-PHASE TRANSFORMER
Given:
Vlp = 6,6 kV
Vps = 230 V
Ils = 30 A
Pout = 15 kW
Cos Ɵ = 0,8
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Electrical Technology 5 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2016
NSC
Calculate the:
3.6.1 Primary phase voltage (2)
3.6.2 Secondary phase current (2)
3.6.3 Primary phase current (3)
3.6.4 Turns ratio (3)
[20]
QUESTION 4: THREE-PHASE MOTORS AND STARTERS
4.1 Name ONE application of a three-phase motor. (1)
4.2 State THREE advantages of a three-phase motor compared to a single-phase
motor. (3)
4.3 A star-delta starter is used to reduce the starting current used by a motor
when starting.
4.3.1 Describe why it is necessary to do this. (3)
4.3.2 Describe how the starter reduces the starting current. (3)
4.4 Describe the principle of operation of a three-phase squirrel-cage induction
motor. (7)
4.5 FIGURE 4.1 represents the terminals of a three-phase induction motor.
Answer the questions that follow.
U1 V1 W1
E
W2 U2 V2
FIGURE 4.1: TERMINALS OF A THREE-PHASE INDUCTION MOTOR
4.5.1 Redraw the terminal box in FIGURE 4.1. Then draw in the motor coils
and show them connected in star. (5)
4.5.2 A megger set on the insulation resistance setting is connected across
W1 and U2. Describe what type of reading should be expected if the
motor is in good working order. (3)
4.5.3 A megger set on the insulation resistance setting is connected across
U1 and E. If the reading on the meter shows a low resistance, describe
why the motor should not be energised. (3)
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Electrical Technology 6 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2016
NSC
4.6 Calculate the number of pole pairs of a three-phase motor if the motor is
connected to a 50 Hz supply and has a synchronous speed of 600 r/min.
Given:
f = 50 Hz
ns = 600 (3)
4.7 A three-phase delta-connected motor is connected to a 380 V/50 Hz supply.
The motor draws a current of 16 A at full load. It has a power factor of 0,85
and an efficiency of 90%.
Given:
Il = 16 A
Vl = 380 V
Pf = 0,85
ɳ = 90%
Calculate the:
4.7.1 Input kVA (3)
4.7.2 Power developed by the motor at 100% efficiency (3)
4.7.3 The actual output power of the motor (3)
[40]
QUESTION 5: RLC
5.1 Name the TWO factors that influence the reactance of a capacitor. (2)
5.2 Distinguish between the two concepts reactance and impedance. (2)
5.3 Draw the typical frequency/impedance characteristic curve of a series RLC
circuit. The graph must show the relationship between impedance and
frequency, as the frequency changes. The graph must also show the resonant
point of the circuit. (4)
5.4 Calculate the Q-factor of a series RLC circuit that resonates at 6 kHz. The coil
and the capacitor each have a reactance of 4 kΩ at resonance. The coil and
the capacitor are connected in series with a 50 Ω resistor.
Given:
fr = 6 kHz
Xl = 4 kΩ
Xc = 4 kΩ
R = 50 Ω (3)
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Electrical Technology 7 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2016
NSC
5.5 Refer to the circuit diagram in FIGURE 5.1.
R = 30 Ω L = 400 mH C = 47 µF
V = 220 V/50 Hz
FIGURE 5.1: SERIES RLC CIRCUIT
Given:
R = 30 Ω
L = 400 mH
C = 47 µF
f = 50 Hz
Calculate the:
5.5.1 Inductive reactance of the coil (3)
5.5.2 Capacitive reactance of the capacitor (3)
5.5.3 Frequency at which the circuit will resonate (3)
[20]
QUESTION 6: LOGIC
6.1 State TWO advantages of a programmable logic controller (PLC) compared to
a hard-wired system. (2)
6.2 Draw a block diagram of a PLC scan cycle showing the THREE steps that are
used to execute a programme. Label each step and indicate its function. (6)
6.3 Name TWO output devices that may be connected to a PLC. (2)
6.4 Simplify the equation below using Boolean algebra:
F A BCABCABCABC (5)
6.5 Name THREE programming methods used to instruct a PLC. (3)
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Electrical Technology 8 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2016
NSC
6.6 Consider the following Boolean equation and answer the questions that follow:
F A BCD A BCD A BCD A BCD A BCD
6.6.1 Convert the equation into a Karnaugh map. (Remember to group.) (6)
6.6.2 Derive and write the simplified Boolean equation from the Karnaugh
map in your ANSWER BOOK. (3)
6.7 Refer to the circuit diagram in FIGURE 6.1 and answer the questions that
follow.
L
Stop
O/L T (N/O)
L
Start Hold in Hold in
Start
1 MC1(N/O) MC2(N/O)
2
MC1 T MC2
(Lamp) (Motor)
N
FIGURE 6.1: RELAY CONTROL CIRCUIT
6.7.1 Identify the circuit in FIGURE 6.1. (2)
6.7.2 Draw the PLC ladder logic diagram that would execute the relay
control circuit in FIGURE 6.1. Your diagram must include a marker or
a flag function. (8)
6.7.3 Explain why the marker or flag is used in the drawing of the ladder
diagram in QUESTION 6.7.2. (3)
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Electrical Technology 9 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2016
NSC
QUESTION 7: AMPLIFIERS
7.1 Name TWO characteristics of an ideal op amp. (2)
7.2 Describe the term bandwidth. (3)
7.3 Describe the term positive feedback. (3)
7.4 Draw and label the circuit symbol of an op amp. Include the power terminals. (6)
7.5 With reference to the ideal op-amp circuits below, draw the given input and
output wave-form diagrams on the same y-axis. Label the wave forms.
7.5.1
V1 _
Input
Vout
+_ Output
V2
FIGURE 7.1: IDEAL OP-AMP CIRCUIT (3)
7.5.2
V1 _ Input
Vout
V2 +_ Output
FIGURE 7.2: IDEAL OP-AMP CIRCUIT (3)
7.6 State TWO advantages of using negative feedback in an op-amp circuit. (2)
7.7 Refer to FIGURE 7.3 and answer the questions that follow.
_
Vin Vout
Rf = 45 kΩ Input
Rin = 15 kΩ +
Vin = 2,5 V Rf
Output
Rin
FIGURE 7.3: OP-AMP CIRCUIT
7.7.1 Identify the op-amp configuration. (1)
7.7.2 Draw the input and output signal on the same y-axis. Label the
wave forms. (3)
7.7.3 Calculate the voltage gain. (3)
7.7.4 Calculate the output voltage if an input signal of 2,5 V is applied to
the op amp. (3)
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Electrical Technology 10 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2016
NSC
7.8 Name TWO applications of an astable multivibrator circuit. (2)
7.9 With reference to FIGURE 7.4, draw the input wave form shown in
FIGURE 7.5 and the output wave form directly below it.
Trigger _
pulse
+ R1
R3
Vout
R2
FIGURE 7.4: BI-STABLE MULTIVIBRATOR
+V
0 Trigger pulse
-V
Vout
0
FIGURE 7.5: INPUT WAVE FORM FOR THE CIRCUIT IN FIGURE 7.4 (4)
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NSC
7.10 With reference to FIGURE 7.6, answer the questions that follow.
R
1
C1 C2 C3
- Vout
R2 R3 +
R1
0v
FIGURE 7.6: RC PHASE-SHIFT OSCILLATOR
7.10.1 Identify the type of feedback used in the RC phase-shift oscillator. (1)
7.10.2 State ONE application of the oscillator. (1)
7.10.3 Calculate the oscillation frequency for an RC phase-shift oscillator
that uses three RC networks. The resistors are all 15 Ω. The
capacitors are all 150 nF. (3)
7.11 With reference to FIGURE 7.7, answer the questions that follow.
C
Rin
Vin _
Vout
+
FIGURE 7.7: OP-AMP INTEGRATOR CIRCUIT
7.11.1 State ONE application of the integrator circuit. (1)
7.11.2 Draw the input and output wave forms of the op-amp integrator
circuit. (6)
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Electrical Technology DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2016
NSC
FORMULA SHEET
THREE-PHASE AC GENERATION RLC CIRCUITS
Star Xl 2fL
Vl 3 Vp Xc
1
2fC
Il Ip 1
fr
2 (LC)
Delta
Il 3 Ip Series
Vl Vp It Ir Ic Il
Z R 2 X l
~ Xc 2
P 3VpIp cos θ Vl I X l
P 3Vl Ilcos θ Vc I X c
S 3 Vl Il Vt I Z
Q 3 Vl Il sinθ Vt Vr Vl
~ Vc
2 2
P Vt
Cos θ It
S Z
Vp R
Zp Cos θ
Ip Z
Vr
Two wattmeter method Cos θ
Vt
Pt P1 P2 Xl
Q
R
Parallel
OPERATIONAL AMPLIFIERS Vt Vr Vc Vl
Vout R V
Ir r
Gain A v f inverting op amp
Vin R in R
Vout R Vc
Gain A v 1 f non-inverting op amp Ic
Vin R in Xc
1 V
fr Hartley oscillator Il l
2 L t C Xl
1 Il Ir Il ~
2
Ic
2
frc RC phase-shift oscillator
2 6 RC
Vout (V1 V2 ...Vn ) I
Cos θ r
It
X
Q l
R
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Electrical Technology DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2016
NSC
THREE-PHASE MOTORS AND STARTERS THREE-PHASE TRANSFORMERS
Star Star
Vl 3 Vp Vl 3 Vp
Il Ip Il Ip
Delta Delta
Il 3 Ip Il 3 Ip
Vl Vp Vl Vp
Power Power
P 3VpIp cos θ P 3VpIp cos θ
P 3 Vl Il cos θ P 3 Vl Il cos θ
S 3 Vl Il S 3 Vl Il
Q 3 Vl Il sin θ Q 3 Vl Il sin θ
P
Cos θ
S
Vp primary Np Ip secondary
Vp secondary Ns Ip primary
Pout Pout
Efficiency η Efficiency η
Pin Pin
Pout Pin losses Pout Pin losses
S cos θ η S cos θ η
60 f
ns
p
n nr
Slipper unit s
ns
nr ns 1 Sper unit
n s nr
%slip 100%
ns
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