# Electrical Technology Grade 12 NSC Supplementary 2018 QP > Grade 12 Electrical Technology question paper from the NSC Supplementary Exam 2018 (English), 20 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 2018 MARKS: 200 TIME: 3 hours This question paper consists of 18 pages and a 2-page formula sheet. Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 2 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology 2 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2018 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 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. 2018 NSC QUESTION 1: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY 1.1 Give ONE unsafe condition that may lead to an accident in a workshop. (1) 1.2 Explain who is responsible for ensuring safe working conditions in a workshop. (2) 1.3 Explain the term human rights with reference to working conditions in the workplace. (2) 1.4 Explain why a person under the influence of drugs may not operate machinery in the workplace. (2) 1.5 Explain the importance of carrying out a risk analysis in a workshop. (3) [10] QUESTION 2: THREE-PHASE AC GENERATION 2.1 FIGURE 2.1 below shows a three-phase circuit. 1500 1 500 W L1 1480WW 1 480 L2 L3 1350 1 350 W W FIGURE 2.1: UNBALANCED THREE-PHASE CIRCUIT 2.1.1 Identify the method of power measurement. (1) 2.1.2 Explain why EACH wattmeter has one coil connected in parallel with the load and one coil connected in series. (3) 2.2 State TWO advantages of a three-phase distribution system over a single-phase distribution system. (2) 2.3 Refer to domestic dwellings and explain what information the kilowatt-hour meter provides. (2) 2.4 Two wattmeters are connected to measure the input power to a three-phase system. The readings on the wattmeters are 2,5 kW and 500 W respectively. Calculate the total power delivered to the load. Given: P1 = 2,5 kW P2 = 500 W (3) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 4 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology 4 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2018 NSC 2.5 The load connected to a three-phase supply consists of three similar coils connected in star. The current drawn by the load is 25 A. The input power is 11 kW at a power factor of 0,8 lagging. Given: IL = 25 A Pin = 11 kW p.f. = 0,8 lagging Calculate the: 2.5.1 Supply voltage (3) 2.5.2 Phase current (2) 2.6 Describe how a three-phase alternating-voltage supply is generated. (4) [20] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 5 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology 5 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2018 NSC QUESTION 3: THREE-PHASE TRANSFORMERS 3.1 Describe how power is transferred from the primary to the secondary winding of a transformer. (5) 3.2 Name THREE cooling methods used in a transformer. (3) 3.3 Describe the cause of copper losses in transformers. (2) 3.4 A three-phase delta-star transformer has 1 500 turns per phase on the primary winding and 50 turns per phase on the secondary winding. The supply voltage is 3,3 kV. 1 500 : 50 L1 L1 L3 L2 L2 L3 NP = 1 1500 500 NS = 50 VL(P) = 3,3 kV FIGURE 3.4: THREE-PHASE TRANSFORMER Given: NP = 1 500 turns NS = 50 turns VL(P) = 3,3 kV Calculate the: 3.4.1 Turns ratio of the transformer (3) 3.4.2 Primary phase voltage (2) 3.4.3 Secondary phase voltage (3) 3.4.4 State, with a reason, whether the transformer in QUESTION 3.4 is a step-down or a step-up transformer. (2) [20] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 6 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology 6 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2018 NSC QUESTION 4: THREE-PHASE MOTORS AND STARTERS 4.1 Refer to a three-phase squirrel-cage induction motor and answer the questions that follow. 4.1.1 State TWO advantages of this motor over a single-phase motor. (2) 4.1.2 State how the direction of rotation may be changed. (2) 4.1.3 Describe the basic operation of the motor. (7) 4.2 Explain why it is important to do a mechanical inspection of a motor before it is energised. (2) 4.3 Explain what will happen to the speed of an induction motor if the supply frequency is increased. (2) 4.4 Describe why an insulation test between windings must be carried out on an induction motor. (2) 4.5 Name ONE mechanical test that must be carried out on a motor before it is energised. (1) 4.6 A three-phase delta-connected motor draws a current of 9 A at full load and delivers an output power of 4 kW when connected to a 380 V/50 Hz supply. The motor has a power factor of 0,8. Given: VL = 380 V IL = 9A POUT = 4 kW f = 50 Hz p.f. = 0,8 Calculate the following at full load: 4.6.1 Input power of the motor (3) 4.6.2 Efficiency of the motor (3) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 7 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology 7 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2018 NSC 4.7 FIGURE 4.7 below represents the control circuit of an automatic sequence starter. FIGURE 4.7: CONTROL CIRCUIT OF AN AUTOMATIC SEQUENCE STARTER 4.7.1 State the TWO conditions that must be met for the contact labelled (2) MC1 N/O2 to close. 4.7.2 Explain the function of the timer. (2) 4.7.3 State what determines the settings of O/L1 and O/L2. (1) 4.7.4 Describe the operation of the circuit. (5) 4.8 A star-delta starter is used to limit the starting current of a motor at start. Describe how the starter achieves its function. (3) 4.9 Explain how a contactor may be used as a switch. (3) [40] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 8 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology 8 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2018 NSC QUESTION 5: RLC 5.1 FIGURE 5.1 below shows a capacitor connected to a 240 V/50 Hz supply. FIGURE 5.1: CAPACITOR CIRCUIT Given: VT = 240 V f = 50 Hz XC = 27 Ω 5.1.1 Calculate the capacitance of the capacitor. (3) 5.1.2 Explain what will happen to the current flow if the supply frequency is increased. (3) 5.2 FIGURE 5.2 below shows a series RL circuit. Draw the phasor diagram that represents the circuit. R = 33 Ω VT = 240 V/50 Hz FIGURE 5.2: SERIES RL CIRCUIT (5) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 9 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology 9 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2018 NSC 5.3 FIGURE 5.3 below shows a parallel RL circuit connected to a 240 V/50 Hz supply. IL = 6 A VT = 240 V/50 Hz FIGURE 5.3: PARALLEL RL CIRCUIT Given: IR = 7A IL = 6A VT = 240 V f = 50 Hz Calculate the: 5.3.1 Inductive reactance (3) 5.3.2 Inductance (3) 5.3.3 Total current (3) [20] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 10 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology 10 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2018 NSC QUESTION 6: LOGIC 6.1 Name FOUR main components of a simple PLC. (4) 6.2 State THREE advantages of a PLC system over a hardwired system. (3) 6.3 Draw a fully labelled block diagram of a PLC scan cycle. (3) 6.4 Write the simplified Boolean equation for the expression below. Use a three-variable Karnaugh map. X  A B C  A B C  ABC  A B C (9) 6.5 Simplify the following Boolean equation by using Boolean algebra: (Show ALL the steps.) Q  A BC A BC A BC (5) 6.6 Refer to a ladder logic diagram and explain the application of the following terms: 6.6.1 Counter (2) 6.6.2 Marker (2) 6.6.3 Latch (2) 6.7 Refer to FIGURE 6.7 below and answer the questions that follow. MC1 MC1 FIGURE 6.7 Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 11 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology 11 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2018 NSC 6.7.1 Draw the ladder logic diagram that will execute the same function in a PLC system. (9) 6.7.2 Give ONE example where the circuit in FIGURE 6.7 may be used in an electrical application. (1) [40] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 12 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology 12 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2018 NSC QUESTION 7: AMPLIFIERS 7.1 State the polarity of the output voltage of the operational amplifier (op amp) in FIGURE 7.1 below for the following inputs, if: 7.1.1 V1 > V 2 (1) 7.1.2 V1 < V 2 (1) +VCC V1 _ VOUT V2 + - VCC OV FIGURE 7.1: OP AMP 7.2 Explain the term open loop gain. (2) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 13 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology 13 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2018 NSC 7.3 FIGURE 7.3.1 below shows the input to a voltage comparator op amp in FIGURE 7.3.2. Draw the input signal and directly below that, on the same y-axis, draw the output signal. FIGURE 7.3.1: INPUT TO A VOLTAGE COMPARATOR OP AMP VREF FIGURE 7.3.2: VOLTAGE COMPARATOR OP AMP (4) 7.4 Name TWO applications of an inverting amplifier. (2) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 14 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology 14 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2018 NSC 7.5 Refer to the astable multivibrator circuit diagram in FIGURE 7.5 below and answer the questions that follow. 0V FIGURE 7.5: ASTABLE MULTIVIBRATOR 7.5.1 Draw a labelled output signal of the astable multivibrator. (4) 7.5.2 State ONE application of the astable multivibrator. (1) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 15 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology 15 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2018 NSC 7.6 FIGURE 7.6 below shows the input signal to an inverting comparator. The reference voltage is greater than zero. Draw the input signal and directly below that, on the same y-axis, draw the output signal. Label your answer. FIGURE 7.6: INPUT SIGNAL TO AN INVERTING COMPARATOR (4) 7.7 FIGURE 7.7 below shows the input signal to a non-inverting comparator. The reference voltage is equal to zero. Draw the input signal and directly below that, on the same y-axis, draw the output signal. Label your answer. FIGURE 7.7: INPUT SIGNAL TO A NON-INVERTING COMPARATOR (4) 7.8 State TWO applications of the differentiator op amp. (2) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 16 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology 16 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2018 NSC 7.9 Calculate the resonant frequency of a Hartley oscillator op amp which has a 47 nF capacitor and two coils with a total inductance of 2,2 H connected in the circuit. Given: LT = 2,2 H C = 47 nF (3) 7.10 FIGURE 7.10 below shows the input signal to a Schmitt trigger op amp. Draw the input signal and directly below that, on the same y-axis, draw the output signal when the Schmitt trigger is connected in the inverting configuration. FIGURE 7.10: INPUT SIGNAL TO A SCHMITT TRIGGER OP AMP (3) 7.11 State TWO applications of a Schmitt trigger. (2) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 17 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology 17 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2018 NSC 7.12 An input voltage of 10 V is supplied to the input of an inverting amplifier circuit with an input resistor of 20 kΩ and a feedback resistor of 200 kΩ. The amplifier circuit is connected to a split voltage supply. Calculate the: 7.12.1 Output voltage of the amplifier (3) 7.12.2 Amplification factor of the amplifier (3) 7.13 Refer to FIGURE 7.13.1 below and answer the following questions. + - FIGURE 7.13.1: BISTABLE MULTIVIBRATOR OP AMP CIRCUIT 7.13.1 State TWO applications of the op amp. (2) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 18 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology 18 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2018 NSC 7.13.2 Draw the input trigger pulse in FIGURE 7.13.2 below and directly below that, on the same y-axis, the correct output in relation to the given input. Take the initial output voltage as maximum positive. FIGURE 7.13.2 (6) 7.14 Calculate the resonant frequency of a three-stage RC phase-shift oscillator with resistors values of 25 kΩ and capacitors values of 47 nF. (3) [50] TOTAL: 200 Copyright reserved ### Page 19 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2018 NSC FORMULA SHEET THREE-PHASE AC GENERATION RLC CIRCUITS Star XL  2 fL VL  3  VPH IL  IPH 1 and Xc  VPH  IPH  ZPH 2fC 1 Delta Fo  2 LC VL  VPH and IL  3  IPH Series VPH  IPH  ZPH IT  IR  IC  IL Power Z  R2  XL  XC  2 P  3  VL  IL  Cos θ   S (Papp )  3  VL  IL VL  I  XL Q (PR )  3  VL  IL  Sin θ VC  I  X C Wattmeter method VT  I  Z PT  P1  ...PN N = number of wattmeters THREE-PHASE TRANSFORMERS VT  VR  VL  VC  2 2 Star V IT  T Z VL  3  VPH and IL  IPH Cos θ  R Z Delta VR Cos θ  VT VL  VPH and IL  3  IPH X L X C VL VC 1 L Power Q     Z Z VS VS R C P  3  VL  IL  Cos θ   Parallel S  3  VL  IL VT  VR  VC  VL P VR Cos θ  IR  S R Copyright reserved ### Page 20 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2018 NSC VC IC  Q (PR )  3  VL  IL  Sin θ XC VPH(P) NP IPH(S) VL   IL  VPH(S) NS IPH(P) XL THREE-PHASE MOTORS AND STARTERS IT  IR  IL  IC  2 2 Star I Cos θ  R VL  3  VPH and IL  IPH IT X L X C VL VC 1 L Delta Q     Z Z VS VS R C IL  3  IPH and VL  VPH AMPLIFIERS Inverting amplifier Power VOUT R  Gain A V    f  P  3  VL  IL  Cos θ VIN  RIN  R  S (Papp )  3  VL  IL VOUT   f  VIN  RIN  Q (PR )  3  VL  IL  Sin θ Non-inverting amplifier V Rf Gain A V  OUT  1  PIN  losses Efficiency   VIN R IN PIN T  5RC Speed 1 fr  60  f n S  nR 2 LC nS  Slip  p and nS  Rf  nR  nS 1  S VOUT   1 V  RIN  IN   1 fr  2RC 2  N N = number of RC stages Summing amplifier VOUT  ( V1  V2  V3  ...VN ) Copyright reserved ## Related documents - [Electrical Technology Feb March 2018 Afr](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/electrical-technology-feb-march-2018-afr/bebb2813-6320-4900-9491-691c3da0f4b2) — Electrical Technology · QP · 2018 · Afr - [Electrical Technology Feb March 2018 Memo Afr](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/electrical-technology-feb-march-2018-memo-afr/bba760d4-b4e3-410a-bd58-89c5e082e126) — Electrical Technology · Memo · 2018 · Afr - [ELECTRICAL TECH-S18-QP-ENG DIGITAL ELEC . 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