SPPU Electrical Engineering (Semester 3)
Material Science
December 2016
Total marks: --
Total time: --
INSTRUCTIONS
(1) Assume appropriate data and state your reasons
(2) Marks are given to the right of every question
(3) Draw neat diagrams wherever necessary


Solve any one question fromQ.1(a,b) and Q.2(a,b)
1(a) Differentiate three types of polarization namely-electronic, ionic and orientation polarization.
6 M
Solve any one question fromQ.1(a,b) and Q.2(a,b)
1(a) Derive Clausius-Mossotti relation as applied to dielectric materials in static field. State clearly the assumptions made.
6 M
1(b) Explain various factors which affect breakdown in liquid insulating materials.
6 M
1(b) State the properties and applications of:
i) Cermics
ii) Transformer oil.
6 M

2(a) Define with unit:
i) Electric dipole moment
ii) Polarization
iii) Polarizability.
6 M
2(a) Write short note on fibre optics with its principle of working. State clearly materials used for fibre optics.
6 M
2(b) State the properties and applications of:
i) Porcelain
ii) SF6.
6 M
2(b) Explain various factors which affect breakdown in liquid insulating materials.
6 M

Solve any one question fromQ3(a,b) and Q.4(a,b)
3(a) Write a short note on Superconductivity and its applications.
6 M
Solve any one question fromQ3(a,b) and Q.4(a,b)
3(a) Define with units:
i) Magnetic dipole moment
ii) Magnetization
iii) Magnetic susceptibility.
6 M
3(b) Describe properties and appliactions of Tungsten and Aluminium.
6 M
3(b) A filament of a 230 V lamp is to be drawn from a wire of having a diameter of 0.025 mm and resistivity at 25°C is 5.65×10-6 Ω-cm. If the resistance temperature coefficient at 25°C is 5×10-3C. Calculate the length of the filament to dissipate 40 W at filament temperature of at 3000°C.
6 M

4(a) Define the following terms along with units if any:
i) Residual flux density
ii) Coercive force
iii) Saturation.
6 M
4(a) Differentiate between hard and soft magnetic materials.
6 M
4(b) Write properties and applications of silver and silver alloys.
6 M
4(b) Describe properties and applications of Nichrome and Brass.
6 M

Solve any one question fromQ5(a,b) and Q.6(a,b)
5(a) Describe with neat diagrams:
i) Carbon Fullerene and Nanobud
ii) Carbon Nano Tubes.
4 M
Solve any one question fromQ5(a,b) and Q.6(a,b)
5(a) Describe with neat diagrams:
i) Nano wires
ii) Carbon clusters.
8 M
5(b) Discuss briefly, energy bands in conductors and insulators.
5 M
5(b) What are different types of batteries used in electric vehicles? Write their properties.
5 M

6(a) What do you mean by Single Walled Multi Walled Nano Tubes?
6 M
6(a) Explain with neat digram - Single Electron Transistor (SET).
7 M
6(b) Write a short note on molecular machines.
7 M
6(b) Explain with neat diagram, chemical reaction and applications of:
i) Lead acid battery
ii) Nickel Cadmium Battery.
6 M

Solve any one question fromQ.7(a,b) and Q.8(a,b)
7(a) Explain method of finding dielectric strength of air using sphere gap voltmeter with a neat diagram as per IS 2584.
7 M
Solve any one question fromQ.7(a,b) and Q.8(a,b)
7(a) Explain the method of finding dielectric strength of air using sphere gap voltmeter with a neat diagram as per IS2584.
7 M
7(b) Describe the method for measurement of dielectric strength of resins and polymers.
6 M
7(b) With neat sketch, expalin how flux density is measured with the help of Gauss-meter.
6 M

8(a) With neat sketch, explain how flux density is measured with the help of Gauss meter.
6 M
8(a) Explain the step by step method of finding dielectric strength of transformer oil with a neat diagram as per IS 6798.
6 M
8(b) Explain measurement of dielectric loss angle (tanδ) by Schering Bridge as per IS 3585-1994.
7 M
8(b) With neat circuit diagram and phasor diagram, explain measurement of dielectric loss angle (tanδ) by Schering Bridge as per IS 13585-1994.
7 M



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