# Electrical Technology Grade 12 NSC November 2019 QP (Eng) > Grade 12 Electrical Technology question paper from the NSC November Exam 2019 (English), 17 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: POWER SYSTEMS NOVEMBER 2019 MARKS: 200 TIME: 3 hours This question paper consists of 14 pages, a 2-page formula sheet and 1 answer sheet. Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 2 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology: Power Systems 2 DBE/November 2019 NSC INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION 1. This question paper consists of SIX questions. 2. Answer ALL the questions. 3. Answer QUESTION 2.3.4 on the attached ANSWER SHEET. 4. Write your CENTRE NUMBER and EXAMINATION NUMBER on the ANSWER SHEET and hand it in with your ANSWER BOOK, whether you have used it or not. 5. Sketches and diagrams must be large, neat and FULLY LABELLED. 6. Show ALL calculations and round off answers correctly to TWO decimal places. 7. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this question paper. 8. You may use a non-programmable calculator. 9. Calculations must include: 9.1 Formulae and manipulations where needed 9.2 Correct replacement of values 9.3 Correct answer and relevant units where applicable 10. A formula sheet is attached at the end of this question paper. 11. Write neatly and legibly. Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 3 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology: Power Systems 3 DBE/November 2019 NSC QUESTION 1: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY 1.1 Describe how teamwork improves work ethics. (2) 1.2 With reference to the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act 85 of 1993): 1.2.1 State TWO purposes of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act 85 of 1993). (2) 1.2.2 Define the term workplace. (2) 1.3 An employer has a duty to report on occupational health and safety and related matters. Name ONE person they should inform when: 1.3.1 The allocated task is hazardous (1) 1.3.2 A major incident occurs (1) 1.4 State TWO general emergency procedures to be followed when the emergency siren is sounded at school. (2) [10] QUESTION 2: RLC CIRCUITS 2.1 Define the following with reference to RLC circuits: 2.1.1 Power factor (2) 2.1.2 Q-factor of an inductor in a resonant circuit (2) 2.2 State TWO applications of RLC circuits. (2) 2.3 FIGURE 2.3 below shows an RLC series circuit. Answer the questions that follow. R L C VR = 12 V VL = 16 V VC = 24 V IT = 3 A 60 Hz FIGURE 2.3: RLC SERIES CIRCUIT Given: IT = 3A VR = 12 V VL = 16 V VC = 24 V f = 60 Hz Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 4 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology: Power Systems 4 DBE/November 2019 NSC 2.3.1 Calculate the total voltage of the supply. (3) 2.3.2 Calculate the value of the inductive reactance. (3) 2.3.3 State if the circuit is capacitive or inductive. Motivate your answer. (2) 2.3.4 Complete the phasor diagram on the ANSWER SHEET for QUESTION 2.3.4 and show the direction of rotation. (4) 2.3.5 Describe how an increase in impedance, while keeping the resistance constant, will affect the phase angle and the power factor. (2) 2.4 FIGURE 2.4 below shows an RLC parallel circuit consisting of a 20 Ω resistor, an inductor with an inductive reactance of 30 Ω and a capacitor with a capacitive reactance of 40 Ω, all connected across a 120 V/60 Hz supply. Answer the questions that follow. IT IR = 6 A IL = 4 A IC = 3 A 120 V R = 20 Ω XL = 30 Ω XC = 40 Ω 60 Hz FIGURE 2.4: RLC PARALLEL CIRCUIT Given: R = 20 Ω XL = 30 Ω XC = 40 Ω VT = 120 V f = 60 Hz 2.4.1 Calculate the total current in the circuit. (3) 2.4.2 Calculate the phase angle. (3) 2.4.3 State whether the phase angle is leading or lagging. Motivate your answer. (2) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 5 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology: Power Systems 5 DBE/November 2019 NSC 2.5 FIGURE 2.5 below shows an RLC series resonant circuit which consists of a 12 Ω resistor, an inductor with an inductive reactance of 50 Ω and a variable capacitor, all connected across a 120 V/2 kHz supply. Answer the questions that follow. R = 12 Ω XL = 50 Ω C 120 V/2 kHz FIGURE 2.5: RLC SERIES RESONANT CIRCUIT Given: VT = 120 V f = 2 kHz R = 12 Ω XL = 50 Ω 2.5.1 Calculate the value of C when the circuit resonates at 2 kHz. (4) 2.5.2 Calculate the value of the current in the circuit. (4) 2.5.3 State how current will be affected if the value of the resistance is doubled. (1) 2.5.4 List THREE characteristics of an RLC series circuit at resonance. (3) [40] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 6 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology: Power Systems 6 DBE/November 2019 NSC QUESTION 3: THREE-PHASE AC GENERATION 3.1 List THREE advantages of power factor improvement for the consumer. (3) 3.2 Explain why the power distribution to consumers is connected in star. (2) 3.3 State the difference between a wattmeter and a kilowatt-hour meter. (2) 3.4 State the purpose of the following: 3.4.1 National power grid (1) 3.4.2 Eskom's national control centres (1) 3.5 Refer to FIGURE 3.5 below and answer the questions that follow. +V VR 2 3 0 t -V FIGURE 3.5: THREE-PHASE VOLTAGE WAVEFORM 3.5.1 Label the generated voltage waveforms marked 2 and 3 according to the universally adopted sequence. NOTE: Take VR as reference. (2) 3.5.2 Name the phase displacement between the three waveforms generated in FIGURE 3.5. (1) 3.6 A 380 V three-phase, star-connected AC motor has an output power of 25 kW and it operates at a lagging power factor of 0,87. The efficiency of the motor is 85%. Given: VL = 380 V ƞ = 85% Cos ө = 0,87 lagging Pout = 25 kW Calculate the: 3.6.1 Input power (3) 3.6.2 Line current (3) 3.6.3 Phase current (2) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 7 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology: Power Systems 7 DBE/November 2019 NSC 3.7 Refer to FIGURE 3.7 below and answer the questions that follow. Given: P1 = 14 kW P2 = 18 kW L1 Terminal A Current coil 1 P1 Voltage coil 1 LOAD L2 Terminal B Voltage coil 2 P2 Terminal C L3 Current coil 2 FIGURE 3.7 3.7.1 Identify the method used in FIGURE 3.7 to measure the power to the load. (1) 3.7.2 Calculate the total power used by the load. (3) 3.7.3 Calculate the power factor of the system. (3) 3.8 A delta-connected three-phase load is supplied by a 20 kVA generator with a phase voltage of 220 V. The power factor of the load is given as 0,85 lagging. Calculate the line current at full load. Given: S = 20 kVA VPH = 220 V PF = 0,85 (3) [30] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 8 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology: Power Systems 8 DBE/November 2019 NSC QUESTION 4: THREE-PHASE TRANSFORMERS 4.1 List THREE external conditions that may cause transformer failure. (3) 4.2 Explain what would happen if an earth fault occurs in one of the three phases of a protected transformer. (3) 4.3 Describe how an increase in the load would affect the magneto motive force in the primary windings. (3) 4.4 Name TWO types of cooling methods for a dry transformer. (2) 4.5 State why the output power of a transformer is slightly less than the input power. (1) 4.6 Describe the construction of a three-phase core-type transformer. (3) 4.7 A star-delta connected transformer has 600 turns in the primary windings and 80 turns in the secondary windings. The transformer is connected to a 6 kV supply. Given: NP = 600 turns NS = 80 turns VL(P) = 6 kV Calculate the: 4.7.1 Turns ratio (3) 4.7.2 Primary phase voltage (3) 4.7.3 Secondary phase voltage (3) 4.7.4 Secondary line voltage (2) 4.8 With reference to Faraday's law, describe how mutual induction occurs in a transformer. (4) [30] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 9 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology: Power Systems 9 DBE/November 2019 NSC QUESTION 5: THREE-PHASE MOTORS AND STARTERS 5.1 List THREE electrical inspections that need to be carried out on a three-phase motor before commissioning it. (3) 5.2 Describe why it is necessary to have protective devices as part of motor control. (2) 5.3 Study FIGURE 5.3 below and answer the questions that follow. L O/L1 Stop MC1 button N/O2 Start T MC1 button N/O N/O1 O/L2 MC1 Timer (T) MC2 N FIGURE 5.3: CONTROL CIRCUIT 5.3.1 Identify the motor starter in FIGURE 5.3. (2) 5.3.2 Describe what would happen to contactor MC1 if contact MC1 N/O1 was faulty and permanently closed. (4) 5.3.3 Describe the starting sequence of the control circuit. (4) 5.3.4 Describe the main function of contactor MC1. (2) 5.4 Explain why the starting current is reduced in a star-delta motor starter. (2) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 10 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology: Power Systems 10 DBE/November 2019 NSC 5.5 A 16 kW three-phase star-connected motor with 12 poles, is connected across a 380 V/50 Hz supply and draws a phase current of 29 A with a power factor of 0,85. Given: Number of poles = 12 Cos θ = 0,85 POUT = 16 kW VL = 380 V IPH = 29 A f = 50 Hz Calculate the: 5.5.1 Apparent power (3) 5.5.2 Synchronous speed (5) 5.5.3 Percentage slip if the rotor speed is 1 400 r/min (3) [30] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 11 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology: Power Systems 11 DBE/November 2019 NSC QUESTION 6: PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLERS (PLCs) 6.1 With reference to PLCs: 6.1.1 Name the system used for automated machine control for industrial production before PLCs were developed. (1) 6.1.2 State THREE health and safety issues to consider, other than anti- surge protection, when working with PLC equipment and installations. (3) 6.2 Explain the term software with reference to the operation of a PLC. (3) 6.3 Explain why it is important to install anti-surge protection when working with PLCs. (2) 6.4 With reference to the input devices of PLCs: 6.4.1 Define the term sensor. (2) 6.4.2 List THREE types of sensors other than a level sensor. (3) 6.4.3 State an application of a level sensor. (1) 6.4.4 Describe the function of an analogue device. (2) 6.5 Refer to FIGURE 6.5 below and answer the questions that follow. Input A Input B Output (F) 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 FIGURE 6.5: TRUTH TABLE 6.5.1 Draw the logic gate symbol that this truth table represents. (3) 6.5.2 Draw the ladder logic diagram that this truth table represents. (3) 6.5.3 Write the logic function of FIGURE 6.5. (2) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 12 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology: Power Systems 12 DBE/November 2019 NSC 6.6 FIGURE 6.6 below shows a PLC logic program with a time delay of 10 seconds. Answer the questions that follow: L N I1 TD1 Push Button 10 sec TD1 Q Output I1 Q 10 sec FIGURE 6.6: TIME-DELAY PLC LOGIC PROGRAM 6.6.1 State whether the logic program uses an ON-delay timer contact or an OFF-delay timer contact. (1) 6.6.2 Describe the sequential operation of the logic program when the push button (I1) is pressed. (5) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 13 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology: Power Systems 13 DBE/November 2019 NSC 6.7 Draw a ladder logic diagram that will execute the same function as the control circuit in FIGURE 6.7 below. L O/L Stop button Start MC1 button N/O1 MC1 N/O2 MC1 LAMP N FIGURE 6.7: CONTROL CIRCUIT (7) 6.8 FIGURE 6.8 below shows a variable frequency drive (VFD) circuit. Study the circuit and answer the questions that follow: Three-phase AC Supply Motor FIRST STAGE SECOND THIRD STAGE STAGE FIGURE 6.8: VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE (VFD) CIRCUIT 6.8.1 Describe the purpose of the first stage of the VFD circuit. (2) 6.8.2 Explain how speed control is achieved by using the switches in the third stage. (2) 6.8.3 Explain how the output waveform and the frequency of the supply will be affected if the switches remain 'ON' for a longer period. (2) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 14 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology: Power Systems 14 DBE/November 2019 NSC 6.9 With reference to the use of the VFD to control the speed of a motor, answer the following questions: 6.9.1 State THREE production advantages for industries and manufacturers when using a VFD to control the speed of a motor. (3) 6.9.2 Name ONE application of a VFD. (1) 6.9.3 List THREE VFD methods that can be used to control the speed of a motor. (3) 6.10 With reference to the regenerative braking process: 6.10.1 Give THREE examples where regenerative braking is applied other than in lifts. (3) 6.10.2 Explain how regenerative braking is achieved. (2) 6.11 FIGURE 6.11 below shows the characteristic curve of speed versus torque when the VFD is used to control the speed of a three-phase induction motor. Study the characteristic curve and answer the questions that follow. 400 A % Torque 300 200 B 100 20 40 60 80 100 % Speed FIGURE 6.11: SPEED-TORQUE CHARACTERISTIC CURVE 6.11.1 Name region A. (1) 6.11.2 Describe the start up and run profile of the induction motor in FIGURE 6.11. (3) [60] TOTAL: 200 Copyright reserved ### Page 15 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology: Power Systems DBE/November 2019 NSC FORMULA SHEET RLC CIRCUITS THREE-PHASE AC GENERATION P  V  I  cos θ STAR XL  2 fL VL = 3 VPH 1 VPH = IPH × ZPH XC  2 fC IL = IPH 1 fr  DELTA 2 LC f VL = VPH BW  r Q VPH = IPH × ZPH SERIES IL  3 IF VR  I R POWER VL  I XL VC  I XC S (Papp)  3  VL  IL VT Q (Pr )  3  VL  IL  Sin θ IT  OR IT  IR  IC  IL Z P 3  VL  IL Cos θ P Z  R 2  X L  X C  Cos θ  2 S VT  VR  VL  VC  VT  I Z 2 2 OR EFFICIENCY R VR output power Cos θ  OR Cos θ  η  100% Z VT input power XL X C VL VC 1 L Q     TWO-WATTMETER METHOD Z Z VT VT R C PARALLEL PT  P1  P2 VT  VR  VL  VC VT P - P  IR  tan θ  3  1 2  R  P1  P2  VT IC  THREE-WATTMETER METHOD XC V IL  T PT  P1  P2  P3 XL IT  IR  IL  IC  2 2 VT Z IT I Cos θ  R IT XL X C IL IC 1 L Q     Z Z IT IT R C Copyright reserved ### Page 16 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology: Power Systems DBE/November 2019 NSC THREE-PHASE TRANSFORMERS THREE-PHASE MOTORS AND STARTERS STAR STAR VL = 3 VPH and IL = IPH VL = 3 VPH and IL = IPH DELTA DELTA IL = 3 IPH and VL = VPH IL = 3 IPH and VL = VPH POWER POWER S (Papp)  3  VL  IL S (Papp)  3  VL  IL Q (Pr )  3  VL  IL  Sin θ Q (Pr )  3  VL  IL  Sin θ P 3  VL  IL Cos θ P 3  VL  IL Cos θ P P Cos θ  Cos θ  S S EFFICIENCY Vph(p) Np Iph(s) output power   η  100% Vph(s) Ns Iph(p) input power Transformer ratio (TR) 60 × f ns = N p TR  p Ns n  nr % slip  s  100 ns n  nr Per Unit Slip  s ns Slip  ns  nr Copyright reserved ### Page 17 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology: Power Systems DBE/November 2019 NSC CENTRE NUMBER: EXAMINATION NUMBER: ANSWER SHEET 2.3.4 VL = 16 V VR = 12 V IT = 3 A Transfer mark to answer book VC = 24 V MOD FIGURE 2.3.4 (4) Copyright reserved ## Related documents - [Electrical Technology Nov 2019 (Power System) Afr](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/electrical-technology-nov-2019-power-system-afr/c7b0857c-5309-48a1-98fb-8af6a263bc2d) — Electrical Technology · QP · 2019 · Afr - [Electrical Technology Nov 2019 (Electronics) Memo Afr](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/electrical-technology-nov-2019-electronics-memo-afr/84306089-a8b7-46a3-b855-e11cdd05618d) — Electrical Technology · Memo · 2019 · Afr - [Electrical Technology Nov 2019 (Power System) Memo Afr](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/electrical-technology-nov-2019-power-system-memo-afr/5793f054-5622-4770-bc38-b451ab9fa3ca) — Electrical Technology · Memo · 2019 · Afr - [Electrical Technology Nov 2019 (Digital) Memo Afr](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/electrical-technology-nov-2019-digital-memo-afr/205975a5-6c23-4617-b4af-a89e1a36dd92) — Electrical Technology · Memo · 2019 · Afr - [Electrical Technology Nov 2023 (Digital) Eng](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/electrical-technology-nov-2023-digital-eng/4a107a27-0591-497e-b467-344367a396a8) — Electrical Technology · QP · 2023 · Eng - [Electrical Technology Nov 2023 (Power Systems) Afr](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/electrical-technology-nov-2023-power-systems-afr/7aa35e6b-ee15-404c-8359-7db3c0952f41) — 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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