# Electrical Technology Grade 12 NSC June 2022 QP (Eng) > Grade 12 Electrical Technology question paper from the NSC June Exam 2022 (English), 20 pages. Read online or download the free PDF. - Page: https://www.hlayiso.com/library/electrical-technology-may-june-2022-power-systems-eng/7b38949b-47d1-4dae-b924-f6b4488a0b05 - Updated: 2026-09-27 - Subject: Electrical Technology - Grade: Grade 12 - Document type: Question paper - Year: 2022 - Exam period: NSC June Exam - Curriculum: CAPS - Pages: 20 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 NSC June 2022 QP (Eng)](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/electrical-technology-may-june-2022-power-systems-eng/7b38949b-47d1-4dae-b924-f6b4488a0b05) ## About this document Electrical Technology · Grade 12 · NSC June Exam · 2022. Question paper, 20 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 SENIOR CERTIFICATE EXAMINATIONS/ NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE EXAMINATIONS ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY: POWER SYSTEMS 2022 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: Power Systems 2 DBE/2022 SC/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. Calculations must include: 7.1 Formulae and manipulations where needed 7.2 Correct replacement of values 7.3 Correct answers and relevant units where applicable 8. A formula sheet is attached 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: Power Systems 3 DBE/2022 SC/NSC QUESTION 1: MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. Choose the answer and write only the letter (AD) next to the question numbers (1.1.1 to 1.1.15) in the ANSWER BOOK, e.g. 1.16 D. 1.1 The layer(s) of the skin that is/are affected by a third-degree burn would be … A the outer layer. B the second layer. C all layers of the skin. D None of the above-mentioned (1) 1.2 The power factor in an RLC series circuit will be lagging if VL … A is greater than VC. B is less than VC. C is equal to VC. D None of the above-mentioned (1) 1.3 A circuit has a resistance of R ohm, an inductance of L henry and a capacitance of C farad connected in series. The power factor of the circuit will be at unity (1) when … A XL is less than XC. B XL is greater than XC. C XL = XC. D R = 0. (1) 1.4 Which ONE of the following conditions exists in a resonant parallel RLC circuit? A The impedance is minimum. B The impedance is maximum. C The total current is maximum. D The power factor is lagging. (1) 1.5 Name the type of transformer used immediately after generation with reference to generation and transmission of electricity: A Step-down transformer B Step-up transformer C Autotransformer D Single-phase transformer (1) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 4 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology: Power Systems 4 DBE/2022 SC/NSC 1.6 After adding power factor correcting capacitors in parallel with a load, the power factor increased from 0,6 to 0,9. With the load unchanged, the current drawn from the supply will … A increase. B decrease. C remain the same. D double. (1) 1.7 Power factor is the … A real power consumed by the load. B power expended by a purely inductive or purely capacitive circuit. C product of line voltage and line current. D ratio of real power to apparent power. (1) 1.8 A cooling method used for a dry type transformer is … A air forced. B oil forced, air forced. C oil forced, water forced. D oil natural. (1) 1.9 The transfer of energy from the primary winding to the secondary winding in transformers happens through … A self-induction. B an electrical connection. C mutual induction. D an optical connection. (1) 1.10 The minimum value allowed for an insulation resistance test between windings is … A 1 kΩ. B 10 kΩ. C 100 kΩ. D 1 MΩ. (1) 1.11 The purpose of a no-volt relay is to … A allow a motor to automatically start after a power failure is restored. B increase the voltage of a three-phase motor. C prevent a motor from automatically starting when a power failure is restored. D monitor the amount of current drawn by a motor. (1) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 5 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology: Power Systems 5 DBE/2022 SC/NSC 1.12 The start button used in a motor control circuit is … A normally open. B open-relay contact. C normally closed. D closed-relay contact. (1) 1.13 … is the machine language that is installed on a computer or written into the control program of a PLC. A Hardware B Software C Firmware D Electronics (1) 1.14 Which part of the PLC scan cycle executes the programmed instructions? A Input scan B Process scan C Output scan D Hardware scan (1) 1.15 A variable speed drive where the voltage applied to the motor is directly related to the frequency is called a … A V/Hz drive. B frequency drive. C vector drive. D All the above-mentioned (1) [15] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 6 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology: Power Systems 6 DBE/2022 SC/NSC QUESTION 2: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY 2.1 Explain the term machinery with reference to the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act 85 of 1993). (2) 2.2 Explain the term critical incident with regard to emergencies. (2) 2.3 State TWO steps you should take when you discover a fire in an electrical workshop. (2) 2.4 State the importance of wearing a face mask in the workshop. (2) 2.5 Name TWO environmental considerations when working with chemicals during the printed circuit board manufacturing process. (2) [10] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 7 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology: Power Systems 7 DBE/2022 SC/NSC QUESTION 3: RLC CIRCUITS 3.1 Define phasor diagram with reference to RLC circuits connected across an alternating voltage supply. (2) 3.2 FIGURE 3.2 below shows a series RLC circuit which consists of a resistor with a resistance of 10 Ω, an inductor with an inductive reactance of 14 Ω and a capacitor with a capacitive reactance of 8 Ω, all connected across an alternating supply of 100 Hz. R = 10 Ω XL = 14 Ω XC = 8 Ω 150 V 180 V 90 V 100 Hz FIGURE 3.2: SERIES RLC CIRCUIT Given: R = 10 Ω XC = 8Ω XL = 14 Ω VR = 150 V VL = 180 V Vc = 90 V f = 100 Hz 3.2.1 Calculate the total supply voltage applied to the circuit. (3) 3.2.2 Discuss whether the power factor will be leading or lagging. (3) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 8 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology: Power Systems 8 DBE/2022 SC/NSC 3.3 Refer to FIGURE 3.3 below and answer the questions that follow. C IC = 4 A L IL = 6 A IR = 4 A R IT AC Supply FIGURE 3.3: PARALLEL RLC CIRCUIT Given: Ic = 4A IL = 6A IR = 4A 3.3.1 Calculate the total current. (3) 3.3.2 Calculate the phase angle. (3) 3.3.3 Draw the phasor diagram for FIGURE 3.3. (4) 3.3.4 Motivate with a reason if the circuit is predominately capacitive or inductive. (2) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 9 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology: Power Systems 9 DBE/2022 SC/NSC 3.4 Refer to FIGURE 3.4 below and answer the questions that follow. V = 600 V R = 2,2 k Ω L = 10 mH XC = 150 Ω fr = 2,387 kHz FIGURE 3.4: RESONANT RLC CIRCUIT 3.4.1 Calculate the quality factor of the circuit. (3) 3.4.2 Calculate the bandwidth. (3) 3.4.3 Calculate the value of the capacitor. (3) 3.4.4 Define the term selectivity with reference to resonant circuits. (2) 3.5 Refer to FIGURE 3.5 below and answer the questions that follow. P +V +V V V Average I power I 00 t 00 t o 180o 270 o o 180 o o 90 360o 90 360 -V -V (A) (B) FIGURE 3.5: CURRENT, VOLTAGE AND POWER WAVEFORMS 3.5.1 State with a reason the type of component that produces the waveform in FIGURE 3.5 (A). (2) 3.5.2 Identify the component across which power is dissipated in FIGURE 3.5 (B). Motivate your answer. (2) [35] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 10 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology: Power Systems 10 DBE/2022 SC/NSC QUESTION 4: THREE-PHASE AC GENERATION 4.1 Refer to FIGURE 4.1 below and answer the questions that follow. +V L1 L2 L3 0 t -V 120º 120º 120º FIGURE 4.1: THREE-PHASE WAVEFORM 4.1.1 Write down the typical line voltage value of a three-phase supply for the end user. (1) 4.1.2 Write down the standard international colour code for L1, L2 and L3. (3) 4.1.3 Draw a phasor diagram for the waveforms in FIGURE 4.1. (5) 4.2 Name the THREE network stages of the national power grid in the CORRECT order. (3) 4.3 State how the following is measured in a star-connected system: 4.3.1 Line voltage (1) 4.3.2 Phase voltage (1) 4.4 Explain reactive power in an AC system. (2) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 11 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology: Power Systems 11 DBE/2022 SC/NSC 4.5 A three-phase generator delivers power to a star-connected load. The phase voltage of the load is 230 V with a line current of 35 amperes. The phase angle is 18º. Given: Vph = 230 V IL = 35 A θ = 18º Calculate the following: 4.5.1 The line voltage (3) 4.5.2 Apparent power (3) 4.5.3 Reactive power (3) 4.5.4 True power (3) 4.6 Refer to FIGURE 4.6 below and answer the questions that follow. The readings on the wattmeters are W 1 = 960 W and W 2 = 870 W. W1 R R Coil 1 Coil 2 Y Y Coil 2 B B Coil 1 W2 FIGURE 4.6: TWO-WATTMETER METHOD Given: W1 = 960 W W2 = 870 W 4.6.1 Identify the following coils: (a) Coil 1 of W1 (1) (b) Coil 2 of W2 (1) 4.6.2 Name TWO advantages of using this wattmeter method. (2) 4.6.3 Calculate the total power of the system. (3) [35] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 12 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology: Power Systems 12 DBE/2022 SC/NSC QUESTION 5: THREE-PHASE TRANSFORMERS 5.1 Name TWO types of transformer core constructions used in three-phase transformers. (2) 5.2 Explain why dielectric oil is used inside a transformer. (2) 5.3 State where the Buchholz relay is situated in an oil-cooled transformer. (2) 5.4 Draw a three-phase delta-star step-down transformer unit by using three identical single-phase transformers. (7) 5.5 A 10 kVA three-phase transformer has a copper loss of 300 W and a core loss of 50 W. The system operates at a power factor (p.f.) of 0,8. Given: copper loss = 300 W core loss = 50 W p.f. = 0,8 S = 10 kVA Calculate the following: 5.5.1 Output power (3) 5.5.2 Efficiency (3) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 13 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology: Power Systems 13 DBE/2022 SC/NSC 5.6 FIGURE 5.6 below shows a three-phase delta-star transformer. 2A P = 18 kW 240 V SUPPLY 6 kV LOAD FIGURE 5.6: THREE-PHASE TRANSFORMER Given: VL1 = 6 kV IL1 = 2A Vph2 = 240 V P = 18 kW Calculate the following: 5.6.1 Rating of the transformer (apparent power) (3) 5.6.2 Power factor of the load (3) 5.6.3 Primary phase voltage (2) 5.6.4 Turns ratio (3) [30] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 14 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology: Power Systems 14 DBE/2022 SC/NSC QUESTION 6: THREE-PHASE MOTORS AND STARTERS 6.1 Name TWO continuity tests to be performed on a three-phase motor. (2) 6.2 Explain the term cogging with reference to induction motors. (2) 6.3 State TWO advantages of cage-type induction motors over wound rotor-type motors with slip rings and brushes. (2) 6.4 Name TWO applications of squirrel-cage induction motors where constant speed and torque is essential. (2) 6.5 Label points A, B and C on the characteristic curve in FIGURE 6.5 below. (3) locked-rotor B torque 200 A % torque C 100 no-load speed 0 50 100 % speed FIGURE 6.5: SPEED VS TORQUE CHARACTERISTIC CURVE 6.6 Differentiate between synchronous speed and rotor speed. (2) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 15 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology: Power Systems 15 DBE/2022 SC/NSC 6.7 The rotor of a three-phase induction motor with 3 pole pairs per phase rotates at 950 r/min when connected to a 380 V/50 Hz supply. Given: VL = 380 V f = 50 Hz nr = 950 r/min p = 3 Calculate the following: 6.7.1 Synchronous speed of the motor (3) 6.7.2 Percentage slip (3) 6.8 The input power to a three-phase motor is 5 kW. The losses are determined as 600 W. 6.8.1 Name TWO types of losses other than copper losses that influence the efficiency of an induction motor. (2) 6.8.2 Calculate the efficiency of the motor. (3) 6.8.3 Calculate the output power of the motor. (3) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 16 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology: Power Systems 16 DBE/2022 SC/NSC 6.9 The circuit in FIGURE 6.9 below is used to control TWO three-phase motors. Answer the questions that follow. L1 Stop MC1 button N/O2 O/L1 O/L2 N/C N/C Start T MC2 button N/O N/O1 MC1 MC2 T N FIGURE 6.9: AUTOMATIC SEQUENCE STARTER CONTROL CIRCUIT 6.9.1 Identify component T. (1) 6.9.2 Explain the purpose of having TWO overload units in the circuit. (2) 6.9.3 Identify the error in the circuit. (1) 6.9.4 Describe how this error affects the operation of the circuit. (4) [35] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 17 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology: Power Systems 17 DBE/2022 SC/NSC QUESTION 7: PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLERS (PLCs) 7.1 Explain the function of the central processing unit (CPU) with reference to the hardware of a PLC. (3) 7.2 Name ONE advantage of soft-wired systems. (1) 7.3 Answer the following questions with reference to timers in PLC programming. 7.3.1 State the purpose of a timer function. (2) 7.3.2 Describe the difference between an ON-delay timer and an OFF-delay timer. (4) 7.4 Answer the following questions with reference to sensors as input devices of a PLC. 7.4.1 Name TWO types of sensors other than a light sensor. (2) 7.4.2 State TWO applications of a light sensor. (2) 7.5 FIGURE 7.5 below shows the control circuit of a direct-on-line (DOL) starter. Design a PLC ladder logic program that will execute the same function. L O/L STOP MC START N/O MC N FIGURE 7.5: CONTROL CIRCUIT OF A DIRECT-ON-LINE STARTER (6) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 18 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology: Power Systems 18 DBE/2022 SC/NSC 7.6 Answer the following questions with reference to regenerative braking. 7.6.1 Describe regenerative energy. (3) 7.6.2 List THREE applications where regenerative braking is used. (3) 7.7 Answer the following questions with reference to variable speed drives (VSDs). 7.7.1 Name TWO main parts of the VSD, other than the inverter. (2) 7.7.2 State TWO advantages of using VSDs with pumps, fans and other equipment. (2) 7.8 FIGURE 7.8 below shows the inverter stage of a VSD using IGBT transistors as semiconductor switches to drive a three-phase delta-connected motor. Answer the questions that follow. S1 S3 S5 3-phase motor S2 S4 S6 FIGURE 7.8: INVERTER STAGE OF A VSD 7.8.1 Identify the switches used to power each phase of the motor. (3) 7.8.2 Explain how the frequency to the motor is controlled. (2) 7.8.3 Explain how the DC supplied to the inverter stage is changed into AC for phase 1. (5) [40] TOTAL: 200 Copyright reserved ### Page 19 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology: Power Systems DBE/2022 SC/NSC FORMULA SHEET RLC CIRCUITS THREE-PHASE AC GENERATION os θ STAR 2 f √3 ph 1 ph ph ph 2 f ph 1 f 1 f2 fr OR fr DELTA 2 √ 2 fr OR f2 f1 ph SERIES ph ph ph √3 ph POWER ( app ) √3 ( r) √3 in θ OR √3 os θ √ 2 ( )2 os θ 2 √ 2 ( - ) OR EFFICIENCY out os θ OR os θ 100 in 1 √ TWO-WATTMETER METHOD PARALLEL 1 2 1 2 tan θ √3 ( ) 1 2 THREE-WATTMETER METHOD 1 2 3 √2 ( )2 os θ Copyright reserved ### Page 20 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology: Power Systems DBE/2022 SC/NSC THREE-PHASE TRANSFORMERS THREE-PHASE MOTORS AND STARTERS STAR STAR √3 ph √3 ph ph ph Delta DELTA ph ph √3 ph √3 ph POWER POWER ( app ) √3 ( app ) √3 ( r) √3 in θ ( r) √3 in θ √3 os θ √3 os θ os θ √3 os θ ph 1 1 ph 2 os θ ph 2 2 ph 1 1 urns ratio EFFICIENCY 2 out in losses 100 100 out losses in out 100 in 0 f ns p ns nr er nit lip ns ns nr lip 100 ns lip n s nr Copyright reserved ## Related documents - [Electrical Technology May June 2022 (Digital) Afr](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/electrical-technology-may-june-2022-digital-afr/06607207-1ab5-4871-8074-c5e700e5a450) — Electrical Technology · QP · 2022 · Afr - [Electrical Technology May June 2022 (Digital) Eng](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/electrical-technology-may-june-2022-digital-eng/d566fd2a-d854-43c7-887f-043f219d6078) — Electrical Technology · QP · 2022 · Eng - [ELEC TECH GR12 QP SEPT2022 Digital Afrikaans](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/elec-tech-gr12-qp-sept2022-digital-afrikaans/f569ad75-66e9-41b4-b833-cbbbe275bb53) — Electrical Technology · QP · 2022 · Afr - [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 English](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/elec-tech-gr12-qp-sept2022-digital-english/924ce4d5-b0c3-4149-a3f9-e96ddcf13df1) — Electrical Technology · QP · 2022 · Eng - [Electrical Technology Nov 2022 (Electronics) Eng](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/electrical-technology-nov-2022-electronics-eng/13c7b3df-a693-4e59-8ee2-bcf846a2c62d) — Electrical Technology · QP · 2022 · 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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