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GRAAD 12
NATIONAL
SENIOR CERTIFICATE
GRADE 12
ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY
NOVEMBER 2016
MEMORANDUM
MARKS: 200
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Electrical Technology 2 DBE/November 2016
NSC – Memorandum
INSTRUCTIONS TO THE MARKERS
1. All questions with multiple answers imply that any relevant, acceptable
answer should be considered.
2. Calculations:
2.1 All calculations must show the formulae.
2.2 Substitution of values must be done correctly.
2.3 All answers MUST contain the correct unit to be considered.
2.4 Alternative methods must be considered, provided that the correct
answer is obtained.
2.5 Where an incorrect answer could be carried over to the next step,
the first answer will be deemed incorrect. However, should the
incorrect answer be carried over correctly, the marker has to re-
calculate the values, using the incorrect answer from the first
calculation. If correctly used, the candidate should receive the full
marks for subsequent calculations.
3. This memorandum is only a guide with model answers. Alternative
interpretations must be considered and marked on merit. However, this
principle should be applied consistently throughout the marking session at
ALL marking centres.
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Electrical Technology 3 DBE/November 2016
NSC – Memorandum
QUESTION 1: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
1.1 Working on a live system with exposed conductors.
Working with portable electric equipment that is not insulated correctly.
Using electrical machines without using the required safety equipment or
clothing.
Not using guards and goggles or other safety equipment.
Note: An unsafe action is where an incorrect action may inadvertently lead to
an accident or injury. This case relates to a human related intervention. (1)
1.2 The incorrect use of etching acid and other chemicals.
The unsafe use of power tools.
Not using guards and goggles or other safety equipment.
Working on a live system with exposed conductors
Note: Dangerous practice relates to tasks that are inherently dangerous, but if
actioned correctly would not lead to an accident or injury. This case relates to
the working environment. (1)
1.3 Good attendance.
Respect for fellow workers.
Respect for seniors.
Respect for work environment. (2)
1.4 Remove the person from the heat source.
Remove any burnt clothing if not stuck to the victim.
Run cool water on the burnt area; do not use ice or grease.
Inform people in authority. (2)
1.5 Proper ventilation is essential to keep people working efficiently the use of
chemicals can make people drowsy and create an unsafe condition. (2)
1.6 Involve the workers
Identify hazards
Record your findings
Consider good practice in your industry (2)
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Electrical Technology 4 DBE/November 2016
NSC – Memorandum
QUESTION 2: THREE-PHASE AC GENERATION
2.1 VPH = VL
= 380 V
NOTE: If the candidate indicates VPH = 380 V , award 2 marks. (2)
2.2 R
VL1
Rotation
120°
120°
120°
VL3 VL2
B Y
NOTE: 1 mark = Drawing phasor diagram
1 mark = Labelling the phases
1 mark = Labelling the angle between the phases
Markers may consider rotation if a learner leaves out one aspect mentioned
above.
Alternative Method: Closed Form Phasor Diagram
240o VL3
VL2
VL1 0o
120o
(3)
2.3 2.3.1 S
IL =
3 × VL
20 × 10 3
=
3 × 380
30,39 A (3)
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2.3.2 P = 3 VL IL cosθ
= 3 × 380 × 30,39 × 0,87
= 17,4 kW (3)
Alternative Method
𝑃
𝐶𝑜𝑠𝜃 =
𝑆
𝑃 = 𝑆 × 𝐶𝑜𝑠𝜃
𝑃 = 20 000 × 0,87
𝑃 = 17,4 𝑘𝑊
2.4 The function of a kWh meter is to measure the amount of energy
power consumed by a consumer over a period of time.
Alternative – To measure energy. (2)
2.5 Adding power factor correcting capacitors in parallel with the load.
Use synchronous motors. (2)
2.6 2.6.1 Pin = P1 + P2
= 120 + 50
= 170 W (3)
2.6.2 Only two watt meters are required instead of three
The power of balanced and unbalanced load may be measured
The power factor of a balanced load can be determined. (2)
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QUESTION 3: THREE-PHASE TRANSFORMERS
3.1 Insulation purposes ✓
Cooling purposes (2)
3.2 Copper losses
Iron losses
Dielectric losses
Stray losses (2)
3.3 Can be connected in delta to deliver power to transmission lines
Can be connected in star to deliver power to consumers
Delivers more power for the same size
Can deliver both phase voltage and line voltage (2)
3.4 A transformer cannot step up power because all transformers have internal
losses that will reduce the output power. (2)
In an ideal transformer input and output power is the same. This is due to
the current (and Power) of an installation being determined by the load not the
transformer.
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NSC – Memorandum
3.5 If the load of the transformer is increased the transformer will draw more
power from the supply to deliver the increased load. As the voltage is
constant the primary current will increase. (3)
3.6 3.6.1 S
IPL =
3 VPL
20000
=
3 × 6600
= 1,75 A
(3)
3.6.2 𝑉𝐿
𝑉𝑃𝐻 =
√3
380
𝑉𝑃𝐻 =
√3
𝑉𝑃𝐻 = 219,39𝑉 (3)
3.6.3 NP VPH(P)
=
NS VPH(S)
6600
=
219,39
TR = 30 : 1
(3)
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Electrical Technology 7 DBE/November 2016
NSC – Memorandum
QUESTION 4: THREE-PHASE MOTORS AND STARTERS
4.1 4.1.1 There is no connection
The connection is magnetic and not electrical by nature (1)
4.1.2 A three-phase voltage supply is connected across the stator
windings.
This sets up three-phase currents flowing in the stator windings.
The currents create a rotating magnetic field in the stator.
The rotating magnetic field sweeps across the rotor conductors.
This action induces an emf across the conductors in the rotor, which
results in currents flowing in the conductors.
The induced rotor current in turn creates a magnetic field around the
rotor.
The two magnetic fields interact causing the rotor to rotate. (7)
4.1.3 The motor will still rotate but would not develop the correct torque
(output power). (3)
NOTE: This question may have different interpretations.
The motor may not develop enough torque to turn the motor at all, depending
on its efficiency and torque rating.
4.2 They require less maintenance as they do not have as many parts as a single
phase motor
For the same size frame as a single phase motor they deliver a higher
torque. (2)
4.3 To determine that the integrity of the insulation is sound so that the motor
may be energisedwithout an electrical fault occurring. (3)
4.4 Check for secure mountings.
Check for cracked frame.
Check smooth rotation. (1)
4.5 4.5.1 f
n S = 60 ×
p
50
= 60 ×
3
= 1000 r/min (3)
4.5.2 nR = n S (1 − S )
n R = 1000 (1 − 0,04 )
n R = 960 r/min (3)
NOTE: The answers are rounded off as the answers are given in r/min. Learners
must be given credit whether they have or haven't rounded off.
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4.6 4.6.1 S = 3 × VL × IL
= 3 × 380 × 8,5
= 5,59 kVA (3)
4.6.2 P = 3 × VL ×IL × cosθ × η
= 3 × 380 × 8,5 × 0,8 × 0,95
= 4,25 kW (3)
4.7 The overload unit relay offers protection to the motor and operator under
fault conditions. When activated it will remove power from the main
contactor disabling the circuit. (3)
4.8 4.8.1 Conveyor belt. Start the first drive motor and after a pre-
determined time start the second drive motor. (1)
NOTE: Any viable explanation must be accepted.
4.8.2 If the contacts were faulty when the start button is depressed the
contactor MC 1 would energise motor 1.
When the start button is released the motor would de-energise as
the power is removed from MC 1 (2)
4.8.3 When N/O Start button is pressed, coil MC 1 energises, thus starting
motor 1.
Subsequently the contact N/O (Hold-in) will close keeping MC 1
energised after the Start button is released.
At the same time, N/O MC 1 closes, thus energising the coil of the
timer contactor (T).
The timer will time through a pre-determined value, after which T
N/O will close energising MC 2 .
When MC 2 is energised , motor 2 will start (5)
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QUESTION 5: RLC
5.1 Reactance is the opposition offered to the flow of current in an AC circuit by
either a capacitor or an inductor or both. Impedance is the opposition
offered to the flow of current in an AC circuit by the combination of the
resistance and the reactance of the circuit. (4)
5.2 The phase angle indicates the angle between the supply voltage and the
current this indicates the power factor of the circuit. (2)
5.3 5.3.1 Point A indicates the resonant frequency of the graph.
At resonance it can be seen that X L = X C .
The effect of X L and X C are opposites resulting in reactance being
zero at resonance.
As a result thereof Z = R at resonance.
Impedance in a series circuit at resonance is a minimum. (2)
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NSC – Memorandum
5.3.2 1
fr =
2π LC
1
=
2 × π 0,1× 50 × 10 −6
= 71,18 Hz (3)
5.4 5.4.1 Z = R 2 + (XL − XC )2
= 30 2 + (40 − 20)2
= 36,05 Ω
(3)
5.4.2 R
θ = cos −1
Z
30
= cos −1
36,05
= 33,68° (3)
5.5 VC = IC X C
Ic
f=
Vc × 2 × π × C
10 × 10 −3
=
20 × 2 × π × 1,47 × 10 −6
= 54,13 Hz
(3)
NOTE: This is a complex calculation and is rated as a higher order, difficult question.
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QUESTION 6: LOGIC
6.1 Ladder diagrams
Function block diagram
Sequential flow chart
Instruction list
Structured text
The learner may refer to programming devices which in this context would be
acceptable as well. (3)
6.2 Sensing device
Switches
Pushbuttons
Limit switches (2)
Pressure switches (any two)
6.3 Hardwired system would use many relays, cam controllers, timers, and
counters.
Control panels would have to be re-wired when production models were
changed.
Hardwired system physically takes up more space than PLC systems.
Hardwired systems requires more maintenance (3)
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Electrical Technology 10 DBE/November 2016
NSC – Memorandum
6.4 A low current device can be activated by connecting it via the PLC output
relay to a source
Transistor output PLC's can be connected directly as it delivers an output
voltage via a transistor. (2)
6.5
NOTE: Please take note of the mark allocation indicated for grouping.
Be aware of the alternative method of populating the Karnaugh map when
labelling is different.
X = AB + A CD (11)
6.6 Q = ABC+ABC+ABC+AB
= B C ( A + A) + A B (C + 1)
= A B + B C (5)
6.7 6.7.1 W = A +B (1)
6.7.2 X = A +C (1)
6.7.3 Y = A.B (1)
6.7.4 ( )
Z = A + B (A + C )(A.B ) (2)
6.8 6.8.1 Normally open contact / switch Input
(1)
Input
6.8.2 Normally closed contact Input
(1)
Inverted input
6.8.3 (Coil) output
(1)
Output
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6.9 6.9.1 Alternative circuit using NON Inverted inputs are acceptable.
OL STOP START
001
MC1
MC1
002
MC
MC1
1
N/O
N/O (5)
Note: One mark may be awarded for a correct drawing with NO
labels.
6.9.2 Motor starter (1)
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QUESTION 7: AMPLIFIERS
7.1 Open loop voltage gain is infinite
Input impedance is Infinite
Output impedance is zero
Infinite bandwidth (3)
7.2 Unconditional stability means that the operation of the amplifier is not
influenced by temperature changes. (2)
7.3 Positive feedback occurs in an amplifier circuit when a portion of the output
signal is fed back into the input. The portion of the wave fed back will be in
phase with the input therefore added to the input waveform. (3)
7.4 Oscillator circuit. (1)
7.5 The bandwidth increased.
The level of noise (hiss) decreased
The gain is predictable
The deformation of the input signal is reduced (2)
7.6
+V
0V
-V (3)
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7.7 7.7.1 Inverting op-amp (1)
7.7.2 Must show amplification inversion and same frequency.
NOTE: It has been found that some PDF’s and printouts do not show
all the graphics.
Be lenient when considering drawings on separate axis. All three
conditions however should be met. (3)
7.7.3 𝑅𝐹
𝐴𝑉 = −
𝑅𝐼𝑁
12000
𝐴𝑉 = −
2200
𝐴𝑉 = −5,45
(3)
7.7.4 𝑉𝑂𝑢𝑡
𝐴𝑉 =
𝑉𝐼𝑁
𝑉𝑂𝑢𝑡 = 𝐴𝑉 × 𝑉𝐼𝑁
𝑉𝑂𝑢𝑡 = −5,45 × 5
𝑉𝑂𝑢𝑡 = −27,25𝑉 (3)
7.7.5 If R F was decreased the voltage gain of the op-amp will decrease
as it is directly proportional the value of the feedback resistor. (2)
7.8 7.8.1 This circuit allows for various input signal voltages to be fed into the
circuit thus producing a single output signal that is the sum of the
input signals. (3)
7.8.2 𝑉𝑂𝑢𝑡 = −(𝑉1 + 𝑉2 + 𝑉3 )
𝑉𝑂𝑢𝑡 = −(2 − 10 + 5)
𝑉𝑂𝑢𝑡 = −(−3)
(3)
𝑉𝑂𝑢𝑡 = 3𝑉
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7.9 7.9.1 Timing circuit (1)
7.9.2
Trigger
pulse
(7)
Note: Labelling of T1 and T2 is not critical. If only T1 or is labelled,
award 2 marks.
7.9.3 t = 5 RC
= 5 × 12000 x 47 x10 −6
= 2,82 s (3)
7.10 1
𝐹𝑅 =
2𝜋√6𝑅𝐶
𝐹𝑅
1
=
2𝜋�6 × (10 × 103 ) × (250 × 10−12 )
𝐹𝑅 = 41,09𝐻𝑧 (3)
7.11 The differentiator is one type of op-amp where the magnitude of the output
is determined by the rate at which the voltage applied to its input
changes.
The differentiator is one type of op-amp where it changes a triangular wave
into a square wave. (2)
7.12 Op-amps are packaged as an integrated circuit in a hard plastic body with
external pins for connections into circuits.
Op-amps may also be packed in an SMD package. (2)
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