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GRAAD 12
NATIONAL
SENIOR CERTIFICATE
GRADE 12
ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY: POWER SYSTEMS
NOVEMBER 2019
MARKING GUIDELINES
MARKS: 200
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Electrical Technology Grade 12 NSC November 2019 Memo (Eng)
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Electrical Technology: Power Systems 2 DBE/November 2019
NSC – Marking Guideline
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.
2.6 Markers should consider when and where a candidate has rounded
off in a calculation, as well as the subsequent effect it has on the
final answer obtained. The calculation should therefore be awarded
marks on merit.
3. This marking guideline 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: Power Systems 3 DBE/November 2019
NSC – Marking Guideline
QUESTION 1: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
1.1 • Teamwork helps a team to meet its goals. ü
• Teamwork helps a team deliver quality work ü
• Teamwork can win the respect of your co-workers.
• Working together as a team can improve discipline in the workshop.
• Teamwork will lead to improved productivity. (2)
1.2 1.2.1 The purpose of the Act is to:
• Provide for health and safety of persons at work. ü
• Protect against hazards arising from the activities of other
people at work. ü
• Establish an advisory council for occupational health and safety
and related matters.
• Provide for health and safety for persons in connection with the
use of plant and machinery (2)
1.2.2 Workplace can be defined as any premises or place where a
person performs work ü during the time of his employment.ü (2)
1.3 1.3.1 Employee. ü Learner, Supervisor, Team leader, Safety
representative (1)
1.3.2 Health and safety representative. ü Inspector. (1)
1.4 • Remain calm ü
• Stop whatever you are doing and switch off machinery.ü
• Notify a responsible adult or teacher.
• If there is an emergency stop nearby activate it if necessary.
• Move in an orderly manner to the nearest assembly point.
NOTE: Procedure can be listed in any order. (2)
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Electrical Technology: Power Systems 4 DBE/November 2019
NSC – Marking Guideline
QUESTION 2: RLC CIRCUITS
2.1 2.1.1 Power factor is the ratio ü of the true power to the apparent
power. ü
NOTE: If the formula is written 1 mark must be awarded (2)
2.1.2 The quality factor of an inductor refers to the ratio of the inductor's
reactance ü to its internal resistance during resonance. ü
If the formula is written 1 mark must be awarded
The ratio of the inductive/capacitive voltage to the supply voltage
during resonance
The ratio of the inductive/capacitive reactance to the impedance
during resonance (2)
2.2 • Wattless voltage dividers ü
• Timing circuits ü
• Filter circuits
• Oscillating circuits
• Radio-tuning circuits (2)
2.3 2.3.1 VT = VR + (VC − VL )
2 2 ü
= 12 2 + (24 − 16 ) ü
2
= 14,42 V ü (3)
2.3.2 VL
XL = ü
I
16
= ü
3
= 5,33 Ω ü (3)
2.3.3 The circuit is capacitive ü because the voltage drop across the
capacitor is greater than the voltage across the inductor. ü
NOTE: If X L and X C are calculated and stated as a capacitive
circuit, 2 marks should be awarded.
If the learner wrote, the circuit is inductive, but give the same
reason, that motivation is deemed incorrect. (2)
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Electrical Technology: Power Systems 5 DBE/November 2019
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2.3.4
VL = 16 V
ü
VR = 12 V
θü IT = 3 A
ü
(VC-VL) ü
=8V VT = 14,42 V
VC = 24 V
NOTE: No label, no marks (4)
2.3.5 When the impedance of the circuit is increased, the power factor
will decrease ü therefore increasing the value of the phase angle.
ü (2)
2.4 2.4.1 2 ü
IT = IR + (IL − IC ) 2
ü
= 6 2 + (4 − 3 )
2
ü
= 6,08 A (3)
2.4.2 I ü
Cos θ = R
IT
I ü
θ = Cos −1 R
IT
6
= Cos −1
6,08 ü
= 9,30 (3)
2.4.3 The phase angle is lagging ü because the inductive current is
larger than the capacitive current. ü
NOTE: If only the second part of the answer is given = 1 mark (2)
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Electrical Technology: Power Systems 6 DBE/November 2019
NSC – Marking Guideline
2.5 2.5.1 At resonance X L = X C = 50 Ω ü
1
C= ü
2 π f XC
1 ü
=
2 × π × 2000 × 50
= 1,59 μF ü (4)
NOTE: If the learner only substituted 50 Ω in the place of X C , the
correct substitution will be awarded 2 marks
If the learner calculated the inductance first, and used the resonant
frequency’s formula to work out the capacitance full marks must be
awarded.
XL
L=
2 × πf
50
L=
2 × π × (2000)
L = 3,98 × 10−3 H
1
fr =
2π LC
1
2000 =
2π 3,97 × 10 − 3 × C
( )
2000 2π 3,97 × 10 − 3 × C = 1
C = 1,6 μF
2.5.2 At resonance R = Z = 12 Ω ü
V
I= T ü
Z
120
= ü
12
= 10 A ü (4)
If R is used in the place of Z, full marks are awarded
2.5.3 If the resistance is doubled, the current will be halved. ü (1)
2.5.4 Z=R ü
VL = VC ü
ü
VR = VT
XL = X C
Cos θ = 1
θ = 0°
I = maximum
Z = minimum
(3)
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Electrical Technology: Power Systems 7 DBE/November 2019
NSC – Marking Guideline
QUESTION 3: THREE-PHASE AC GENERATION
3.1 • Less current used. ü
• Reduced monthly bill. ü
• Reduced heat generated by equipment that could then last longer. ü
• Reduced maintenance. (3)
3.2 To supply consumers with both single phase ü and three phase power as
needed. ü
To supply a neutral and earth point. (2)
3.3 A wattmeter is an instrument for measuring the electric power dissipated by a
load. ü
Kilowatt-hour meter (energy meter) is an instrument for measuring an amount
of power consumed over a period of time. ü
Kilowatt-hour meter is an instrument for measuring the energy consumed. (2)
3.4 3.4.1 The National Grid transmits electrical power to the customer. ü (1)
3.4.2 The National control centre monitors and controls the National
Grid. ü (1)
3.5 3.5.1 VY ü or V L2 or L 2 or yellow phase
VB ü or V L3 or L 3 or blue phase (2)
3.5.2 120° ü (1)
3.6 3.6.1 Pout
Pin = × 100 ü
η
25000
= × 100
85 ü
= 29411,76 W
ü
= 29,41 kW
= 29,41 × 10 3 W (3)
3.6.2 P = 3 × VL × IL Cosθ ü P= �3×VL ×IL ×cosθ×η
29411,76 Pout
IL = ü 𝐼𝐿 =
OR √3 × VL ×cosθ×η
3 × 380 × 0.87
ü 25 000
= 51,36 A IL =
√3×380×0,87×0,85
IL =51,36 A (3)
3.6.3 IPH = IL ü
= 51,36 A ü (2)
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3.7 3.7.1 Two wattmeter method. ü (1)
3.7.2 PT = P1 + P2 ü
= 14000 + 18000 ü
ü
= 32 000 W (3)
OR
PT = P1 + P2
= 14 k + 18 k
= 32 kW
OR
PT = P1 + P2
= 14 × 103 + 18 × 103
= 32 × 103 W
3.7.3
θ = 3 P1 - P2
tan ü
P +P
1 2
14000 − 18000
= 3 ü
14000 + 18000
= −0,22
θ = tan −(1 −0,22)
= −12,41°
cos( −12,41) = 0,98
PF = 0,98 ü (3)
3.8 S = 3 VLIL ü
S
IL =
3 VL
20 000 ü
=
3 × 220
= 52,5 A ü
(3)
NOTE: If the true power formula is used to correctly calculate the line current,
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Electrical Technology: Power Systems 9 DBE/November 2019
NSC – Marking Guideline
QUESTION 4: THREE-PHASE TRANSFORMERS
4.1 Overload ü
Lightning ü
Surges caused by external switching ü
Poor ventilation (3)
4.2 The earth fault will cause the phases to be unbalanced;ü This will lead to a
difference in voltage between the phases. ü As a result the difference will
activate the protective relay,ü isolating the transformer from the supply. (3)
4.3 • When the load increases the current drawn from the secondary winding of
the transformer will also increase, ü
• The magneto motive force in the secondary windings will also increase. ü
• The result is that the primary magneto motive force increases ü because it
is directly proportional counteracting the secondary load requirements,
• Keeping the input and output magneto motive force proportionally
balanced. (3)
4.4 Air natural (AN). ü
Air Forced (AF). ü (2)
4.5 During the transformation process, losses occur üand therefore the output
power is less than the input power. (1)
4.6 • The coils are wound around all three core legs. ü
• The axis of the core type windings is normally vertical. ü
• The coils can be removed for maintenance. ü
NOTE: Drawing the transformer will show points 1 and 2 thus receiving
2 marks. (3)
4.7 4.7.1 NP
TR = ü
NS
600 ü
=
80
= 7,5 : 1 ü
= 8 :1 (3)
4.7.2 VL (p) ü
VPh(P) =
3
6000 ü
=
3
= 3, 46 kV ü
= 3464 V
= 3,46 × 10 3 V (3)
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4.7.3 VPh(P) × NS ü VPh(P) × NS
VPh(S) = VPh(S) =
NP NP
3
3,46 × 10 × 80 ü OR 3464,10 × 80
= =
600 600
= 461,33 V ü = 461,88 V
(3)
4.7.4 VL= V Ph (Delta ü
transformers) ü
V L = 461,88 V (2)
4.8 Mutual induction occurs when the magnetic field created in the primary
windings link ü with the secondary windings ü when current flows ü thus
inducing voltage in the secondary windings in line with Faradays law. ü (4)
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Electrical Technology: Power Systems 11 DBE/November 2019
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QUESTION 5: THREE-PHASE MOTORS AND STARTERS
5.1 • Continuity test ü
• Insulation resistance between windings and earth. ü
• Insulation resistance between the coils of the motor. ü
• Check for loose connections in the terminal box. (3)
5.2 To protect electrical equipment from damage during fault conditions ü and to
protect the operator of the equipment. ü (2)
5.3 5.3.1 Automatic ü sequence starter ü
Sequence starter with timer (2)
5.3.2 • The coil of MC 1 will remain energisedü
• As result MC 1 NO 2 will remain closedü
• In the main circuitü L 1 , L 2 , L 3 , T 1 , T 2 , T 3 will all remain
closedü (4)
5.3.3 • When the Start button is pressed, the coil of contactor MC 1 will
energise. ü
• The contact MC 1 N/O 1 will close keeping MC 1 energised after
the Start button is released. ü
• At the same time, MC 1 N/O 2 closes, thus energising the coil of
the timer contactor (T). ü
• The timer will time through after a pre-determined time, T N/O
will close energising MC 2 ü (4)
5.3.4 The main function of MC 1 is to electrically control ü heavy current
devices safely. ü (2)
5.4 To prevent unnecessary tripping of the overload relay ü at start-up. ü
The starting current is reduced when starting the motor, to prevent
overcurrent in the motor and prevent cables from overheating or burning
out. (2)
5.5 5.5.1 S (Papp ) = 3 × V L × IL ü
= 3 × 380 × 29 ü
= 19.09 kVA ü (3)
OR
S (Papp ) = 3 × VL × IL P
S=
Cosθ
= 3 × 380 × 29
OR 16000
= 19087,19 VA =
0,85
= 19,08 × 103 VA 18 823,53 VA
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5.5.2 Number of poles = 12
12
poles per phase = =4 ü
3
pole pairs = 2 ü
NOTE: If 2 is replaced correctly in the place of p, full marks are
awarded
60 × f ü
ns =
p
ü
60 × 50
=
2 ü
= 1500 rpm (5)
5.5.3 n s − nr
S= × 100 ü
ns
1500 − 1400 ü
= × 100
1500
= 6,7% ü (3)
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Electrical Technology: Power Systems 13 DBE/November 2019
NSC – Marking Guideline
QUESTION 6: PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLERS (PLCs)
6.1 6.1.1 Relay logic or relay circuits. ü (1)
6.1.2 • Maintain a single ground for the PLC. ü
• Keep the wire length short. ü
• Ensure that a main cut-off switch is fitted. ü
• Use the correct size of wire of at least 2 mm2.
• The supply must be fitted with a circuit breaker or a fuse.
• Each sub-circuit must be fitted with its own current protection. (3)
6.2 Software is the machine language ü that is installed on a computer or written
into a PLC's control program ü that instructs it to interact with its input and
output hardware. ü (3)
6.3 To protect against power surges ü such as lightning strikes, that may
damage ü the PLC unit. (2)
6.4 6.4.1 A sensor is a device that detects an environmental condition ü and
changes its characteristics which can be used to influence other
devices. ü
NOTE: Although the response in the prescribed textbook is
incorrect it will be accepted. (2)
6.4.2 • Proximity sensorü
• Temperature sensorü
• Light sensorü
• Overload sensor (3)
6.4.3 To monitor the level of liquid ü (i.e. water in rivers and dams, petrol
and diesel in car tanks reaches a certain level) When either low or
high it sends a signal or activates an alarm for attention. (1)
6.4.4 An analogue device detects continuously changing states ü and
provides an analogue signal within a certain range. ü (2)
6.5 6.5.1
A ü ü
ü
B
≥1 OUTPUT
1 mark for the two inputs A and B
1 mark for the output
1 mark for the correct gate symbol
If the incorrect symbol is drawn = 0 (3)
OR
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A
Output
B
6.5.2
A OUTPUT F
B
2 marks = inputs A and B
1 mark = correctly labelled output (F)
Although output F is drawn incorrect in the prescribed textbook, it
will be accepted. (3)
6.5.3 A + B ü = Output (F) ü
OR-gate = 2 marks (2)
6.6 6.6.1 An OFF-delay timer contact ü (1)
6.6.2 • When the push button (I 1 ) is pressed, the Timer will be
energised. ü
• The normally open contact of the Timer will close ü
• The output (Q) will be at high state. ü
• The output will remain at that state for 10 seconds ü and
thereafter, it will be at low state until the push button is pressed
again. ü
NOTE: If 6.6.1 was identified as an ON-delay and thereafter
explain the ON-delay correctly in 6.6.2 = 5 marks. (5)
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6.7
STOP START
O/L BUTTON BUTTON MC1
MC1
N/O1
MC1 LAMP
N/O2
(7)
FIGURE 6.7: CONTROL CIRCUIT
OR
STOP START
O/L BUTTON BUTTON MC 1
MC 1
N/O 1
MC 1 LAMP
N/O 2
FIGURE 6.7: CONTROL CIRCUIT
6.8 6.8.1 The purpose of the first stage is to convert AC voltage supply ü to
DC voltage ü by rectification using each pair of diodes. (2)
6.8.2 For each pair of switches, one switch controls the positive half
cycle of the output voltage, ü while the other switch controls the
negative half cycle of the output voltage, thus controlling the time
that each switch is on. ü (2)
6.8.3 If the switch remains ON for longer, the output waveform will be
higher/longer ü and the frequency will be lower ü, thus the motor
will turn slower (2)
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6.9 6.9.1 • Improves energy usage by controlling the power that is fed into
the motor. ü
• Reduce motor wear. ü
• Better process control, such as speeding up or slowing down a
motor process depending on the type of production and
processes.ü
• It can convert a fixed-frequency and fixed voltage to a variable
frequency and variable voltage. (3)
6.9.2 • Variable air volume air conditioning systemü
• Exhaust systems
• Fan systems
• Water pumping systems
• Heating systems
• Battery powered electric cars (1)
6.9.3 • Volts-per-Hertz (V/Hz) drive control ü
• Vector control ü
• Direct torque control (DTC) ü
• Pulse width Modulation control (PWM) (3)
6.10 6.10.1 Cranes ü
Electrical locomotives or trains ü
Battery powered electrical vehicle ü (3)
6.10.2 By using the motor as a generator ü to convert mechanical energy
into electrical energy. ü (2)
6.11 6.11.1 Breakdown speed. ü (1)
6.11.2 • At start up the torque is at 200%.ü
• When the speed increases the torque will increase up to point
A, ü
• Thereafter torque will decrease as the motor speed increases
further. ü
• The motor is accelerated from start to a region above the
breakdown speed by the adjustable speed drive. (3)
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