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SENIOR CERTIFICATE
GRADE 12
SEPTEMBER 2017
ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY
MARKS: 200
TIME: 3 hours
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Electrical Technology Grade 12 Eastern Cape Mock 2017 QP
Grade 12 Electrical Technology question paper from the Eastern Cape Mock Exam 2017 (English), 11 pages. Read online or download the free PDF.
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2 ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY (EC/SEPTEMBER 2017)
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
1. Answer ALL the questions.
2. Sketches and diagrams must be large, neat and fully labelled.
3. ALL calculations must be shown, and correctly rounded off to TWO decimal
places.
4. Answers must be numbered correctly according to the numbering system used
in this question paper.
5. Non-programmable calculators may be used.
6. Show the units for all answers of calculations.
7. A formula sheet is provided at the end of the question paper.
8. Write neatly and legibly.
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(EC/SEPTEMBER 2017) ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY 3
QUESTION 1: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
1.1 Explain why no person under the influence of drugs may enter or remain in a
workplace where machinery is used. (2)
1.2 Name TWO electrical devices that protect equipment under fault conditions. (2)
1.3 Explain the negative impact HIV/Aids has on productivity in the electrical
workshop. (2)
1.4 Whose responsibility is it to maintain safety in an electrical technology
workshop? Motivate your answer. (3)
1.5 State ONE unsafe condition that may lead to an accident in an electrical
technology workshop. (1)
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QUESTION 2: THREE-PHASE AC GENERATION
2.1 In a balanced three-phase delta-connected circuit, the phase voltage is 380 V
and the phase current is 12 A. If the phase angle is 25°, calculate the following:
2.1.1 The true power (3)
2.1.2 The apparent power (3)
2.2 A small alternator supplies power to a balanced inductive load. The current in
each phase of the alternator is 20 A and it lags the voltage by 30°. The phase
voltage is 220 V. Calculate the line voltage if the coils of the alternator are
connected in star. (3)
2.3 Give ONE reason why electricity is generated in three-phase and not in single
phase. (1)
2.4 Name the type of power factor that a three-phase generator has, and explain
why it has such a type of power factor. (3)
2.5 State the function of a kilowatt-hour meter. (1)
2.6 How many electrical degrees apart are the three coils placed in three-phase
generation? (1)
2.7 Draw a voltage phasor diagram that represents a three-phase supply. (4)
2.8 Indicate whether the reading on a voltmeter when measuring an AC voltage is
a maximum value, average value or effective/rms value. (1)
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4 ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY (EC/SEPTEMBER 2017)
QUESTION 3: THREE-PHASE TRANSFORMERS
3.1 Name and explain TWO types of losses that occur in transformers. (4)
3.2 The delta-connected primary winding of a three-phase transformer is supplied
with 11 kV. The secondary winding is star-connected and supplies 400 V to a
balanced star-connected load of 10 kW with a power factor of 0,8. Calculate
the following at full load:
Given: Vp = 11 kV
VS = 400 V
P = 10 kW
Cos θ = 0,8
3.2.1 The total kVA of the load (3)
3.2.2 The secondary line current (3)
3.2.3 The secondary phase current (2)
3.3 Describe why the secondary winding of a transformer must be connected in
star if the transformer is to supply both a domestic and an industrial load. (3)
3.4 Name THREE causes of heat build-up in transformers. (3)
3.5 Explain what will happen to the primary current of an ideal transformer if the
load is doubled. (2)
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(EC/SEPTEMBER 2017) ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY 5
QUESTION 4: THREE-PHASE MOTORS AND STARTERS
4.1 After a motor has been started and is running, what other functions does the
starter perform? (2)
4.2 Name THREE parts of a three-phase induction motor. (3)
4.3 Explain why a star-delta starter is used to start three-phase induction motors. (3)
4.4 A three-phase 15 kW induction motor is connected in delta to a 380 V/50 Hz
supply. The motor is 100% efficient with a power factor of 0,9 at full load.
Give: P = 15 kW
V = 380 V
f = 50 Hz
η = 100%
Cos θ = 0,9
Calculate:
4.4.1 The current drawn from the supply (3)
4.4.2 The apparent power of the motor (3)
4.4.3 The phase current of the motor (3)
4.5 With reference to insulation resistance tests on the stator of a three-phase
induction motor:
4.5.1 Describe why it is important to test the insulation resistance between
the windings and the frame of the motor. (2)
4.5.2 Describe the insulation resistance reading you would expect when
measuring between the windings of the motor. (3)
4.6 Describe how the direction of rotation of a three-phase motor may be changed. (1)
4.7 Describe why it is necessary to have protective devices as part of motor
control. (2)
4.8 Explain what occurs to the three-phase induction motor if one phase fails. (3)
4.9 With reference to a star-delta starter, answer the following questions:
4.9.1 State the function of the starter. (1)
4.9.2 Describe how it achieves this function. (3)
4.10 Describe the principle of operation of an overload unit in a direct-on-line starter. (4)
4.11 Draw and label the control circuit of a direct-on-line starter. (4)
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QUESTION 5: RCL CIRCUITS
5.1 A capacitor with a capacitive reactance of 250 Ω, an inductor with an inductive
reactance of 300 Ω and a resistor with a resistance of 500 Ω are all connected
in series to a 220 V/50 Hz supply.
Given: XC = 250 Ω
XL = 300 Ω
R = 500 Ω
VS = 220 V
f = 50 Hz
5.1.1 Calculate the total impedance of the circuit. (3)
5.1.2 Calculate the power factor of the circuit and state whether it is leading
or lagging. (4)
5.2
FIGURE 5.2
Calculate:
5.2.1 The resistance of the 60 watt 110 V lamp (3)
5.2.2 The total current flowing through the circuit (3)
5.2.3 The impedance of the circuit (3)
5.2.4 The inductance of the inductor (4)
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(EC/SEPTEMBER 2017) ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY 7
QUESTION 6: LOGIC
6.1 Explain the term program when referring to a PLC. (3)
6.2 What do the letters PLC represent? (1)
6.3 Name THREE basic devices used in programming a PLC. (3)
6.4 With reference to an OR-gate, draw the following:
6.4.1 The circuit diagram, using two switches and a lamp to simulate the
gate operation (4)
6.4.2 The ladder logic diagram (3)
6.5 Name THREE programming languages used in programming PLCs. (3)
6.6 Simplify the expression below by using Boolean algebra:
𝐴̅𝐵𝐶̅ + 𝐴𝐵𝐶̅ + 𝐴̅𝐵𝐶 + 𝐴𝐵𝐶 (5)
6.7 Explain why the maintenance of a PLC system (soft-wired system) should be
less than that of a relay system (hard-wired system). (2)
6.8 A digital control system uses three positional sensing devices on a conveyor
belt in a bottling plant. Each sensing device produces an output of 1 when the
position is confirmed. These devices are to be used in conjunction with a logic
network of AND / OR gates.
The output of the network (F) is to be 1 when two or more of the sensing
devices [Sensor 1(A), 2(B) and 3(C)] are producing signals of 1.
FIGURE 6.8: CONVEYOR-BELT SYSTEM
6.8.1 Write down the Boolean equation of the control system. (4)
6.8.2 Simplify the equation using a Karnaugh map. (8)
6.8.3 Draw the gate network of the simplified system. (4)
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QUESTION 7: AMPLIFIERS
7.1 Name THREE applications of an operational amplifier (op amp). (3)
7.2 List THREE characteristics of an ideal operational amplifier (op amp). (3)
7.3 Describe the term open loop with reference to an operational amplifier (op-
amp). (3)
7.4 Draw the diagram of an operational amplifier (op amp) as an inverting voltage
comparator. (3)
7.5 Explain the term positive feedback. (2)
7.6 Explain what effect the very high input impedance (close to infinity) of an op
amp will have on the preceding circuit (circuit connected to the input of the op
amp). (4)
7.7 Give THREE application of RC phase shift. (3)
7.8
FIGURE 7.8 OPERATIONAL AMPLIFIER CIRCUIT
7.8 7.8.1 With the given input signal at the non-inverting input, draw both the
input and output signals on the same axis. (2)
7.8.2 Explain the function of Rf in the circuit. (3)
7.8.3 Explain what will occur to the gain of the operational amplifier (op-amp)
if the value of Rf is decreased. (3)
7.8.4 What is the function of Rin in the circuit? (3)
7.9 Draw the circuit diagram of a Hartley oscillator. (5)
7.10 A comparator circuit compares two electrical signals. State, with a reason, the
nature of the output if both signals have exactly the same value. (2)
7.11 In the amplification process the amplitude of the wave form changes, what
happens to the frequency of the wave form? (1)
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7.12 Explain the term natural oscillation frequency and draw THREE complete
cycles to demonstrate natural oscillation frequency. (6)
7.13 Operational amplifiers are commonly used in complex circuits (between stages)
to link the stages. State, with a reason, the application (function) of the
operational amplifier when utilised between stages. (2)
7.14 Where would you use a non-inverting amplifier? Give ONE example to illustrate
your answer. (2)
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10 ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY (EC/SEPTEMBER 2017)
ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY/ELEKTRIESE TEGNOLOGIE
FORMULA SHEET/FORMULEBLAD
𝑃 = 𝑉𝐼𝑐𝑜𝑠θ
𝑋𝐿 = 2𝜋𝑓𝐿
𝑆 = 𝑉𝐼 Single phase/Enkel-fase
1
𝑋𝐶 =
2𝜋𝑓𝐶
𝑄 = 𝑉𝐼𝑠𝑖𝑛𝜃
𝑃 = √3𝑉𝐿 𝐼𝐿 𝐶𝑜𝑠𝜃
𝑍 = √R² + (X𝐿 ≅ 𝑋𝐶 )²
𝑃 = 3𝑉𝑝ℎ 𝐼𝑝ℎ 𝐶𝑜𝑠𝜃
𝑍 = √(𝑅 2 + (𝑋𝐿 ≅ 𝐼𝐶 )²
Three-phase/Drie-fase
𝑆 = √3𝑉𝐿 𝐼𝐿
𝐼𝑇 = √𝐼𝑅2 + (𝐼𝐶 ≅ 𝐼𝐿 )²
𝑄 = √3𝑉𝐿 𝐼𝐿 𝑆𝑖𝑛𝜃
𝑉𝑇 = √𝑉𝑅2 + (𝑉𝐶 ≅ 𝑉𝐿 )²
𝑉𝑅 = 𝐼𝑅 𝑉𝐿 = 𝑉𝑝ℎ Delta
𝑉𝐿 = 𝐼𝑋𝐿 𝐼𝐿 = √3𝐼𝑝ℎ
𝑉𝐶 = 𝐼𝑋𝐶 𝑉𝐿 = √3𝑉𝑝ℎ
Star/Ster
1 𝑉𝐿
𝑓𝑟 = 𝑉𝑝ℎ =
2𝜋√𝐿𝐶 √3
𝑋𝐿 𝑉𝐿 1
𝑄= = 𝑓=
𝑅 𝑉 𝑇
𝐼𝑅 𝑉𝑝ℎ(𝑃) 𝑁𝑃 𝐼𝑝ℎ(𝑃)
𝑐𝑜𝑠𝜃 = = =
𝐼𝑇 𝑉𝑝ℎ(𝑆) 𝑁𝑆 𝐼𝑝ℎ(𝑆)
𝐼𝑅 𝑉
𝑉𝑂𝑈𝑇 = RF ( 1 +
𝑉2
+
𝑉3
)
𝜃 = 𝑐𝑜𝑠 −1 𝑅1 𝑅2 𝑅3
𝐼𝑇
𝑅
𝑐𝑜𝑠𝜃 =
𝑍
𝑋𝐶
𝑡𝑎𝑛𝜃 =
𝑅
𝑋𝐶
𝜃 = 𝑡𝑎𝑛−1
𝑅
END/EINDE
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