# Electrical Technology Grade 12 NSC June 2023 QP (Eng) > Grade 12 Electrical Technology question paper from the NSC June Exam 2023 (English), 22 pages. Read online or download the free PDF. - Page: https://www.hlayiso.com/library/electrical-technology-may-june-2023-power-systems-eng/48a3a07e-c557-4d63-9a47-b8fb2375bd11 - Updated: 2026-09-27 - Subject: Electrical Technology - Grade: Grade 12 - Document type: Question paper - Year: 2023 - Exam period: NSC June Exam - Curriculum: CAPS - Pages: 22 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 2023 QP (Eng)](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/electrical-technology-may-june-2023-power-systems-eng/48a3a07e-c557-4d63-9a47-b8fb2375bd11) ## About this document Electrical Technology · Grade 12 · NSC June Exam · 2023. Question paper, 22 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 2023 MARKS: 200 TIME: 3 hours This question paper consists of 20 pages and a 2-page formula sheet. Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 2 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology: Power Systems 2 DBE/2023 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 answer 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/2023 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 to 1.15) in the ANSWER BOOK, e.g. 1.16 D. 1.1 A critical incident causes … A damage to equipment. External repair services are required. B a person to sustain a sudden and severe physical injury. External medical services are required. C a person to sustain a physical injury. External medical services are not required. D a person to get a mental disturbance. A restful recovery is required. (1) 1.2 The … is the term used for the ratio of the applied voltage to the resulting circuit current where the applied voltage is the resultant of V R, VC and VL in an RLC circuit. A reactance B resistance C impedance D phase angle (1) 1.3 The current through a capacitor in an RLC parallel circuit will … when the frequency increases. A remain the same B decrease C increase D be zero (1) 1.4 An advantage of a three-phase system is that … A two currents are available in star connections. B a neutral point is available in delta connections. C phase balancing and load distribution are possible. D two voltages are available in delta connections. (1) 1.5 The ratio of real power to apparent power is known as the … A reactive power. B phase angle. C efficiency. D power factor. (1) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 4 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology: Power Systems 4 DBE/2023 SC/NSC 1.6 The correct method to connect a wattmeter is by connecting the voltage coil in … with the load. A parallel and the current coil in series B series and the current coil in series C parallel and the current coil in parallel D series and the current coil in parallel (1) 1.7 The construction of a three-phase shell-type transformer is described as a core with … A three limbs and the coils are wound around all three limbs. B five limbs and the coils are wound around the three middle limbs. C five limbs and the coils are wound around all five limbs. D three limbs and the coils are wound around the outside two limbs. (1) 1.8 A delta-star transformer with a primary line voltage of 2 200 V and a secondary line voltage of 381 V has a turns ratio of … A 6:1 B 1 : 10 C 1:6 D 10 : 1 (1) 1.9 … are the main causes of heat generation inside transformers with laminated cores. A Hysteresis losses B Copper losses C Eddy current losses D Stray losses (1) 1.10 Power in an induction motor is transferred from the … A rotor to the stator through mutual induction. B stator to the rotor through slip rings. C stator to the rotor through mutual induction. D rotor to the stator through self-induction. (1) 1.11 At the moment of starting an induction motor, the … is at maximum and decreases as the motor's speed increases. A slip B rotor speed C full-load speed D momentum (1) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 5 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology: Power Systems 5 DBE/2023 SC/NSC 1.12 The start-up current in an automatic star-delta motor starter is reduced because the … A line voltage in star is lower than the line voltage in delta. B phase voltage in delta is lower than the phase voltage in star. C line voltage in delta is lower than the line voltage in star. D phase voltage in star is lower than the phase voltage in delta. (1) 1.13 A semiconductor device that uses light to transfer an electrical signal between circuits or elements of a circuit is called a/an … A diode. B opto-coupler. C transistor. D switch. (1) 1.14 An example of an output on a PLC is a … A switch. B sensor. C relay. D strain gauge. (1) 1.15 The part of a VSD that converts DC back to AC is the … A filter. B inverter. C converter. D rectifier. (1) [15] QUESTION 2: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY 2.1 State the purpose of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act 85 of 1993). (3) 2.2 Explain how an unsafe act can reduce the rate of production at the work place. (2) 2.3 Explain the term high impact; low probability with reference to risk analysis. (2) 2.4 State TWO recommended procedures to stop bleeding in an emergency. (2) 2.5 State ONE procedure to follow for personal protection when administering the procedures mentioned in QUESTION 2.4. (1) [10] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 6 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology: Power Systems 6 DBE/2023 SC/NSC QUESTION 3: RLC CIRCUITS 3.1 Describe what is meant by the term in phase with reference to the relationship between the applied voltage and current in an RLC circuit connected to an AC supply. (3) 3.2 Refer to the AC waveforms in FIGURE 3.2 below and draw the phasor diagram that represents them. +V VL IL t -V FIGURE 3.2: CURRENT AND VOLTAGE WAVEFORMS (3) 3.3 Name TWO applications of resonance as applicable to tuned circuits. (2) 3.4 Identify the graphs below. FIGURE 3.4(a) FIGURE 3.4(b) 3.4.1 FIGURE 3.4(a) (1) 3.4.2 FIGURE 3.4(b) (1) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 7 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology: Power Systems 7 DBE/2023 SC/NSC 3.5 Refer to FIGURE 3.5 below and answer the questions that follow. VL= 60 V VT θ I=4A VR = 30 V VC = 20 V FIGURE 3.5: PHASOR DIAGRAM Given: VL = 60 V VC = 20 V VR = 30 V I = 4A f = 60 Hz 3.5.1 Calculate the value of the supply voltage. (3) 3.5.2 Calculate the phase angle. (3) 3.5.3 State whether the phase angle is leading or lagging. (1) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 8 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology: Power Systems 8 DBE/2023 SC/NSC 3.6 Refer to FIGURE 3.6 below and answer the questions that follow. L XC= 113,12 Ω R = 100 Ω IT = 1,5 A 150 V/3 kHz FIGURE 3.6: RLC SERIES CIRCUIT Given: R = 100 Ω XC = 113,12 Ω VT = 150 V IT = 1,5 A f = 3 kHz 3.6.1 Calculate the value of the inductance for the circuit to resonate at 3 kHz. (3) 3.6.2 Calculate the Q-factor of the circuit at resonance. (3) 3.6.3 Calculate the bandwidth of the circuit. (3) 3.6.4 Explain how the value of the total current would be influenced if R is halved when the circuit is at resonance. (1) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 9 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology: Power Systems 9 DBE/2023 SC/NSC 3.7 Refer to FIGURE 3.7 below and answer the questions that follow. 1,22 A IT 1,2 A IR IL 0,2 A IC 120 V R XL Xc 100 Hz 100 Ω 300 600 Ω FIGURE 3.7: RLC PARALLEL CIRCUIT DIAGRAM Given: VT = 120 V IR = 1,2 A IC = 0,2 A IT = 1,22 A f = 100 Hz R = 100 Ω XC = 600 Ω XL = 300 Ω 3.7.1 Calculate the current through the inductor. (3) 3.7.2 Calculate the value of the active power. (3) 3.7.3 State, with a reason, if the circuit is capacitive or inductive. (2) [35] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 10 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology: Power Systems 10 DBE/2023 SC/NSC QUESTION 4: THREE-PHASE AC GENERATION 4.1 Refer to FIGURE 4.1 below and answer the questions that follow. Transmission Distribution Household consumers Generation Industrial consumers (A) (B) (C) (D) Step-down FIGURE 4.1: THE NATIONAL POWER GRID 4.1.1 State whether the following are step-up or step-down transformers: (a) Transformer at (B) (1) (b) Transformer at (C) (1) 4.1.2 Name the expected voltage provided to the following consumers after transformer (D): (a) Household (1) (b) Industrial (1) 4.1.3 Explain why both household and industrial loads can be powered by transformer (D). (2) 4.1.4 Explain why transformer (B) reduces copper losses in the transmission lines. (2) 4.1.5 Draw a neatly labelled waveform generated at (A) in FIGURE 4.1 above. (4) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 11 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology: Power Systems 11 DBE/2023 SC/NSC 4.2 A three-phase star-connected generator delivers power to a balanced three-phase star-connected load with a line voltage of 400 V. The load has a phase impedance of 75 Ω per phase and a power factor of 0,8 lagging. L1 Zf = 75 Ω VL = 400 V N p.f. = 0,8 L2 L3 FIGURE 4.2: THREE-PHASE SYSTEM Given: VL = 400 V Zph = 75 Ω p.f. = 0,8 Calculate the: 4.2.1 Phase voltage across the load (3) 4.2.2 Phase current through the load (3) 4.2.3 True power (4) 4.2.4 Phase angle (3) 4.2.5 Reactive power (3) Answer the following questions: 4.2.6 State why this is an inductive load. (1) 4.2.7 Explain how the power factor of this system can be improved. (2) 4.2.8 Explain the effect that an improved power factor would have on a system. (2) 4.2.9 State TWO advantages of an improved power factor to the consumer. (2) [35] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 12 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology: Power Systems 12 DBE/2023 SC/NSC QUESTION 5: THREE-PHASE TRANSFORMERS 5.1 Name the process used by transformers to transfer energy from the primary winding to the secondary winding. (1) 5.2 Explain how an alternating magnetic field is created in the primary winding of a transformer. (3) 5.3 List THREE properties that must be identical in single-phase transformers so that they can be used as a three-phase transformer unit. (3) 5.4 Explain where delta-delta transformers are mainly used. Give a reason for the answer. (2) 5.5 A three-phase transformer unit can be obtained by two methods: either by using single-phase transformers and connecting them as a three-phase unit or by a pre-manufactured three-phase transformer. Compare the two methods and state which method: 5.5.1 Is more expensive (1) 5.5.2 Has a higher efficiency (1) 5.5.3 Uses thicker-sized conductors (1) 5.6 Transformers generate a lot of heat during normal operation and therefore need cooling systems. Answer the following questions: 5.6.1 With reference to cooling, transformers are divided into two categories. Name the TWO categories. (2) 5.6.2 Name TWO cooling methods used in transformers. (2) 5.6.3 Name the protective device that monitors gas formation in high-power transformers. (1) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 13 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology: Power Systems 13 DBE/2023 SC/NSC 5.7 FIGURE 5.7 below shows a three-phase delta-star transformer. POUT = 50 kW p.f. = 0,9 25 : 1 L1 L1 VL1 = 6 kV LOAD N L2 L2 L3 L3 FIGURE 5.7: THREE-PHASE DELTA-STAR TRANSFORMER Given: VL1 = 6 kV TR = 25 : 1 POUT = 50 kW p.f. = 0,9 Use the data in FIGURE 5.7 to calculate the following: 5.7.1 Secondary phase voltage (3) 5.7.2 Secondary line voltage (3) 5.7.3 Apparent power (3) 5.7.4 Primary line current (4) [30] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 14 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology: Power Systems 14 DBE/2023 SC/NSC QUESTION 6: THREE-PHASE MOTORS AND STARTERS 6.1 Name THREE parts of a cage rotor. (3) 6.2 Refer to FIGURE 6.2 below and answer the questions that follow. Speed X Rotor speed Rotor slip 0 Torque FIGURE 6.2: ROTOR SPEED AND SLIP 6.2.1 Identify point X. (1) 6.2.2 Define the term rotor slip. (2) 6.2.3 Explain why the torque is zero when the rotor speed is at point X. (2) 6.3 A three-phase induction motor with four pole pairs per phase is connected to a 400V/50 Hz supply. Calculate the following: Given: p=4 f = 50 Hz 6.3.1 Synchronous speed (3) 6.3.2 Rotor speed if the slip is 5% (3) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 15 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology: Power Systems 15 DBE/2023 SC/NSC 6.4 A factory has added an additional three-phase induction motor to their system. The existing motor is a 75 kW three-phase induction motor with a power factor of 0,8. The new induction motor is a 50 kW three-phase induction motor with a power factor of 0,9. Refer to FIGURE 6.4 below and answer the questions that follow. Motor 1 Motor 2 S1 (Papp) S2 (Papp) Q1 (Pr) Q2 (Pr) 45 kVAr 21,79 kVAr pf 1 = 0,8 pf 2 = 0,9 P1 P2 75 kW 50 kW FIGURE 6.4: POWER TRIANGLES Given: P1 = 75 kW pf1 = 0,8 Q1 = 45 kVAr P2 = 50 kW pf2 = 0,9 Q2 = 21,79 kVAr Calculate the: 6.4.1 Combined true power of the two motors (3) 6.4.2 Combined reactive power of the two motors (3) 6.4.3 Apparent power after Motor 2 was added to the system (3) 6.4.4 Power factor of the system after Motor 2 was added (3) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 16 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology: Power Systems 16 DBE/2023 SC/NSC 6.5 Refer to FIGURE 6.5 below and answer the questions that follow. L OL N/C STOP START START 1 MC1 2 MC2 N/O N/O MC2 MC1 N/C N/C MC1 MC2 N FIGURE 6.5: MOTOR CONTROL CIRCUIT 6.5.1 Name the contacts that create the interlocking function in the circuit above. (2) 6.5.2 Explain why a normally closed contact of the overload is used and not a normally open contact. (3) 6.5.3 Referring to the control mechanisms in the control circuit, explain why MC2 cannot be energised at the same time as MC1. (2) 6.5.4 Explain how the operation of the circuit will be affected when MC1 N/O is faulty and permanently open. (2) [35] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 17 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology: Power Systems 17 DBE/2023 SC/NSC QUESTION 7: PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLERS (PLCs) 7.1 State TWO disadvantages of a relay control system in comparison with PLC control systems. (2) 7.2 Explain why a soft-wired system is cheaper to implement than a hardwired system. (2) 7.3 Refer to FIGURE 7.3 below and answer the questions that follow. OFF Y ON Y ON DELAY Y TIMER T Lamp FIGURE 7.3 7.3.1 Explain the function of the timer in FIGURE 7.3. (2) 7.3.2 Describe the operation of the program in FIGURE 7.3. (5) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 18 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology: Power Systems 18 DBE/2023 SC/NSC 7.4 Refer to outputs on a PLC and answer the questions that follow. 7.4.1 Differentiate between a relay and a contactor. (4) 7.4.2 Explain how an OFF delay timer creates the time delay when de-energised. (2) 7.5 Refer to proximity sensors as input devices on a PLC and answer the questions that follow. 7.5.1 State TWO applications of the proximity sensor. (2) 7.5.2 Name TWO types of proximity sensors. (2) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 19 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology: Power Systems 19 DBE/2023 SC/NSC 7.6 Refer to FIGURE 7.6 below and answer the questions that follow. L1 Stop MC1 N/O2 Start Start Motor 1 Motor 2 MC1 MC 2 N/O N/O O/L1 O/L 2 Motor Motor MC1 MC 2 N FIGURE 7.6: MANUAL SEQUENCE STARTER WITHOUT A TIMER 7.6.1 Redraw in the ANSWER BOOK and complete the ladder logic diagram for FIGURE 7.6.1 below that executes the same function as the one in FIGURE 7.6. L N Stop MC1 N/O FIGURE 7.6.1 (8) 7.6.2 Explain why each overload is connected in series with the contactor coil. (2) 7.6.3 Describe the purpose of the MC1 N/O2 contact that is connected in series with Start motor 2. (2) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 20 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology: Power Systems 20 DBE/2023 SC/NSC 7.7 Explain voltage frequency control with reference to VSD. (2) 7.8 Refer to regenerative braking and answer the questions that follow. 7.8.1 Name TWO examples where this braking method may be used. (2) 7.8.2 Describe regenerative energy. (3) [40] TOTAL: 200 Copyright reserved ### Page 21 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology: Power Systems DBE/2023 SC/NSC FORMULA SHEET RLC CIRCUITS THREE-PHASE AC GENERATION P = V Cos θ STAR =2 f V = √3 VP 1 VP = P P C= 2 fC = P 1 f 1 f2 fr = OR fr = DELTA 2 √ C 2 fr = OR = f2 f1 V = VP SERIES VP = P P V = = √3 P V = POWER VC = C (PAPP ) = √3 V V (Pr ) = √3 V in θ = OR = = C= P = √3 V Cos θ 2 P =√ ( C) 2 Cos θ = pf = 2 V = √V 2 (V - VC ) OR V = P = P1 P2 R V VL - VC Cos θ  OR Cos θ  R OR Tan θ  = 1 2 Z VT VR C V VC 1 = = = = = √ =√(P )2 ( )2 V V C PARALLEL EFFICIENCY V = V = VC = V V P = = 100 P V C= C TWO-WATTMETER METHOD V = P = P1 P2 P1 P2 =√2 ( C) 2 tan θ = √3 ( ) P1 P2 V = THREE-WATTMETER METHOD Cos θ = P = P1 P2 P3 = = C Copyright reserved ### Page 22 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology: Power Systems DBE/2023 SC/NSC THREE-PHASE TRANSFORMERS THREE-PHASE MOTORS AND STARTERS STAR STAR V = √3 VP V = √3 VP = P = P DELTA DELTA V = VP V = VP = √3 P = √3 P POWER POWER (PAPP ) = √3 V (PAPP ) = √3 V (Pr ) = √3 V in θ (Pr ) = √3 V in θ P = √3 V Cos θ P = √3 V Cos θ P Cos θ = pf = P = √3 V Cos θ VP 1 1 P 2 P = = Cos θ = pf = VP 2 2 P 1 P = P1 P2 (real power) 1 urns ratio = 2 = 1 2 (reactive power) P = 100 EFFICIENCY P losses P losses = 100 P P = 100 P 60 f ns = p ns nr Per nit lip = ns ns nr lip = 100 ns lip = ns nr Copyright reserved ## Related documents - [Electrical Technology May-June 2023 (Electronics) Eng](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/electrical-technology-may-june-2023-electronics-eng/137f3b1e-bf33-4898-86e2-9638cddd796c) — Electrical Technology · QP · 2023 · Eng - [Electrical Technology May-June 2023 (Power Systems) Afr](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/electrical-technology-may-june-2023-power-systems-afr/bc6643fc-fe4e-4949-86e0-0846d92291b7) — Electrical Technology · QP · 2023 · Afr - [Electrical Technology May-June 2023 (Electronics) Afr](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/electrical-technology-may-june-2023-electronics-afr/db676dfa-3d36-4046-920f-a006d106b963) — Electrical Technology · QP · 2023 · Afr - [Electrical Technology May-June 2023 (Power Systems) MG Afr](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/electrical-technology-may-june-2023-power-systems-mg-afr/d3e896ed-f4d8-4c2a-9cac-f812d2b1a6b1) — Electrical Technology · Memo · 2023 · Afr - [ELEC TECH QP SEPT2023 Power Afrikaans](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/elec-tech-qp-sept2023-power-afrikaans/f439f817-47a3-42b4-8762-e49f2c6ca1f2) — Electrical Technology · QP · 2023 · Afr - [ELEC TECH QP SEPT2023 Electronics Afrikaans](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/elec-tech-qp-sept2023-electronics-afrikaans/f94a8c28-7fd6-4556-9263-d3c58461df27) — Electrical Technology · QP · 2023 · Afr ## 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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