EEE322-Electrical Engineering Practice
REVISION QUESTIONS
l. Define the following terms: hazard, danger, damage, risk, accidents. How do they relate to electrical safety? Discuss the importance of risk perception and hazard control in designing safe electrical systems.
2. Explain Ohm's law and its significance in AC and DC circuits. Discuss the health effects associated with electrical currents.
3. Discuss the importance of proper wiring methods, polarity and grounding in branch circuits.How does each factor contribute to electrical safety?
4. Explain the testing procedures for polarity, continuity and earth loop impedance in branch circuits.
5. Explain the theory behind Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs). Discuss the different GFCI configurations and their applications in electrical systems.
6. Discuss the factors that contribute to combustion and explosions in hazardous locations. Identify common electrical ignition sources and explain the importance of controlling ignition hazards.
7. Define electrical lockout/tag out and explain its importance in hazardous energy
and the training requirements for personnel.
8. Explain the use of graphical symbols in electrical drawings.Provide examples of different types of diagrams used for electrical equipment.Describe the views and sections commonly depicted in electrical equipment drawings. 9. Discuss the specifications and characteristics of analogue measuring instruments
resolution, accuracy,reliability, linearity, and drift. Describe the sources of error and the calculation of total error in analogue instruments. 10. In the design of electrical components and equipment, explain the considerations regarding electrical conduction, insulation, magnetic fields, electromagnetic compatibility, mechanical stresses, thermal effects, vibration, and noise. Discuss the importance of studying steady-state and transient operation in design. l l.Explain the potential hazards associated with flammable/combustible materials in hazardous locations. Discuss the role of electrical ignition sources and methods for controlling ignition hazards. 12.Discuss the concept of power in electrical systems. Define real power, reactive power, and apparent power. Explain the relationship between these power components in AC circuits. Provide an example illustrating the calculation of power components in a given AC circuit. l3.Define electrical resistance and explain its relationship with Ohm's law.Discuss the effect of temperature on resistance and describe the temperature coefficient of resistance.Provide an example illustrating the calculation of resistance in a given circuit.