Electrical QC Notes – Electrical QC Question Paper

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Electrical QC Notes – Electrical QC Question Paper

• What do you mean by NEC & IEC?

Ans: NEC-National Electrical Code (NFPA 70)
IEC International Electro technical Commission

• What is the specification for NEC & IEC low voltage cables?

Ans:  NEC Low voltage cable shall be rated 600 volt and shall have a minimum temp rating 90°C dry/ 75°C wet. IEC low voltage cable shall be rated 600/1000 volt and shall have a minimal rating of 80 °C.

• How to measured insulation resistance test for cables?

A: .Measure insulation resistance test to phase to phase and phase to ground for 1 minute duration

• What is the minimum acceptance value for measuring insulation resistance test?

A: Rated voltage+ 1kv in mega ohms.

• What are the 3 classified locations in electrical area classification? Define?

a) .Class 1 zone O location – is an area in which ignitable concentration of flammable gases or vapor are present continuously or for long period of time. 
b) Class 1 Zone 1 location – is an area in which ignitable .concentration of flammable gases or vapor are likely to exist under normal operating condition or may exist ) frequency because of repair or maintenance operation or because of leakage. 
c) Class 1 zone 2 location – is an area in which ignitable concentration of flammable gases or vapor are not likely to occur in normal operation and if they occur they will exist only for a short period.

• What method used in ground connection to ground grid?

By thermite welding (cad weld) or brazing

• What is the minimum $ize of grounding cable used for connection of equipment to ground rod or ground grid?

A: 25mm {# 4 AWG)

• Q: What is the minimum size of grounding cable if buried and used for grid and / or interconnection of ground rod?

A: 70mm2 (2/0 awg)

• What is the minimum length and diameter for copper jacketed steel rod?

2.4 meter long and 16mm in diameter

• What is system grounding?

A: Three phase electrical system shall be grounded @ the neutral point of the wye-connected winding of the transformer or generator of connected directly to ground grid or electrode.

• What is the difference between neutral and ground?

A: Ground – is non current carrying conductor
Neutral – is current carrying conductor only when the load is unbalance.

• What is the max acceptable value for individual earth rod measurement?

A: 25 ohm

• What is the minimum equipment grounding connection to the equipment frame (motor, generator & transformer) operating @ 1000 volt or greater?

A: Two (2) connection to a supplementary electrode

MOTORS AND GENERATOR QC QUESTIONS

• For total enclosed fan coil motor with temperature rise based on 1.0 service factor and class B insulation, what is the permitted winding temp rise above a 50°C?

A : 70 °C

• How will you test the motor?

Check the winding resistance of motor lead and measure insulation resistance of winding terminal lead to the ground.

• Q: For motor, transformer and generator operating @ a nominal voltage of 480v, what is the minimum connection to a supplementary grounding electrode?

Ans: One-1

• What is the allowable steady state voltage drop for low voltage system motor branch circuit?

A: Maximum of 3%, providing the maximum total voltage drop for the main, feeder, and branch circuit does not exceed 5%.

• How will you do if the rotation of the motor was reversed?

A: Interchange the connection of L1 and L3 to the motor terminal block.

SWITCH GEAR AND CONTROL EQUIPMENT

• In electrical room, what is the required minimum maintained illuminance level @ vertical face of switch gear @ 1700 mm?

A : 300 LuX

• What is the unobstructed horizontal space to be provided in installation of switchgear inside the substation?

A: 2 meter in front and 1 meter in back & sides

• what is the maximum rating of panel board used in industrial facilities?

A: Rated 400 amps or less

• Bus duct or cable bus shall be used with power transformer if the forced cooled site rating of the transformer is what?

A: Transformer rating is greater than 1200 amps.

SUBSTATION QC QUESTIONS

• Define substation?

A: Substation is any assemblage of electrical equipment which includes a power transformer rated 751 kva and larger or switchgear rated 1KV and higher.

• What is the minimum clear space above the tray inside substation?

A:  All cable trays shall a minimum of 300 mm.

• What is the minimum headroom inside substation passage way?

A: Minimum of 2.3 meter

DIRECT & UPS SYSTEM QC QUESTIONS

• What is the working space in front of each battery rack or enclosure?

At least 1 meter

• What is the minimum horizontal separation of battery cell to equipment with arcing contacts?

A : 1.5 meter

• What is the minimum clearance to be maintaining above each cell to allow proper air circulation & to permit filling, testing and replacement of cells from ,he access aisles?

A: 150mm

• What is the minimum air space between battery cells?

A: Shall be 10mm

Lighting

• What is the mounting height of plant lighting fixtures positioned over stairways, platforms, elevated walkways and landing?

2.03 m from the bottom of fixture to the floor directly beneath.

• What is the minimum duration of emergency lighting in the event of normal power failure?

One and half (1. ½) hour

• In battery rooms what type of lighting fixtures shall be used?

Shall be enclosed and gasketed vapor tight corrosion resistant?

CABLES QUESTIONS

• How will you test medium voltage cable (5 KV through 35 KV)

A. New installation of cable and splices shall be 5KV megger tested and then D. C high potential tested after installation and prior top placing in service.
IEC cable rating          Inject voltage                     Duration
6/10KV                                  36KV                                   15Min
12/20 KV                               64KV                                    15Min

• Q:  What is the minimum depth of direct buried cable from grade level to top surface of cable for 600V & below, over 600V to 35KV and over 35KV? ·

A: System voltage 600V&below  –  610 mm
Over 600V to 35 KV – 920 mm ·
Over 35KV – 1070 mm

• What is the minimum creepage distance of medium & high voltage termination operating @ 2.4 KV and above installed outdoor and indoor to the ground?

A: a) 40 mm per. KV line to line nominal system voltage (outdoor)
b) 25 mm per kv line to line nominal voltage system (indoor)

• What is the color-coding for individual power phases, neutral and ground?

A: Line1-Red
Line 2 – Yellow
Line 3 -Blue

Neutral – White or Gray
Ground – Green or green w/yellow stripes

• What is the minimum size of conductor for the following voltage rating?

A: 600V & below control                     2.5mm2
600V & below (power)                          4mm2
5KV                                                                10mm2
15,KV                                                             35mm2
35KV                                                              50mm2
69KV                                                              120mm2

• What is the minimum crossing or parallel clearance between direct buried cable?

A: 300mm

• What is the minimum separation (above or below ground) between a power cable operating @ 100 V or above, up to 34.5 KV and a parallel or crossing power or control cable operating at Less than 1000 volt?

A:  Shall be 300 mm, except when the medium voltage cable is armoured or metal clad

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