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dated 2012-09-05 with RNI
Reg No.KL/TV(N)/634/2021-2023
വാല്ം 12
Vol. XII
നമര
No.
51
െചാവ, 2023 ഡിസംബര 19
Tuesday, 19th December 2023
1199 ധനു 3
3rd Dhanu 1199
1945 അ്ഗഹായനം 28
28th Agrahayana 1945
Part III
Electrical Inspectorate Department
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DETAILS OF ELECTRICAL SUPERVISOR 'B' GRADE EXAMINATION-2023
PART-1
PAPER-1
Basic Electrical Engineering–Theory
Maximum Marks-100.
Time-3 Hours.
1. Principles of Electricity:—Electric pressure, current and resistance, Ohm’s Law, Kirchoffs Law-
Specific resistance. Law of resistance and their application for calculating voltage drop. Series
and parallel circuits. Unit of voltage, current. resistance, power and energy. Relation between
electrical power unit (kW) and mechanical power unit (H.P), Inductance, Capacitances, Reactance,
Impedances.
2. Electromagnetism:—Production of E.M.F.-Faradays and Lenzs Laws and Flemings Left hand
rule, Flemings right hand rules, magnetic, chemical and heating of electric current. Magnetic
properties of material, Permeability, Hystersis, Electromagnets and their application.
3. Materials:—Conductors-Semi conductors and insulators, Classes of insulation-Insulating materials
and their relative merits. Transformer Oil, Effect of heat and moisture on insulation. Lubricants
and their uses–Dielectric-Dielectric strength permittivity.
4. Circuits:—Series, Parallel, Series-Parallel circuits, Phasor addition, subtraction, multiplication and
division, Complex impedance-Phase Sequence Simple L.C.R. circuit and solutions-Star delta
connections and transformations. Power and power factor-Net work solutions-3 phase
circuits-balanced and unbalanced loads-Symmetrical components and sequence impedance.
5. Generation of Electricity:—(a) A.C.Generators-Constructional features and essentials
components-E.M.F. equation-Synchronous Reactance, Regulation, Voltage Control Synchronizing-
Synchroscopes-Bright lamp and dark lamp methods.
(b) D.C.Generators-Essential components and constructional features, Shunt, Series and Compound
Generators and their characteristics. Causes of Sparking-Interpoles, Commutators and their
maintenance, Carbon brushes, their adjustment and methods of voltage regulations.
6. Transformers:—Single phase and 3 phase transformers-Constructional features Transformation
ratio-Voltage and current equation-Magnetizing current, leakage reactance-Equivalent circuit-Core
and copper losses-Efficiency-Open circuit and short circuit tests-Auto transformers-Temperature
rise-3 phase connections and vector group-Scott connection-Instrument transformers-Territory
windings-dry type transformer.
7. Motors:—(a) A.C.Motors-Rotating magnetic field, single phase induction motores-Different types-
Working Principle of 3 phase induction motors- Squirrel case and slip-ring-Methods of starting,
Slip torque characteristics, no load and blocked rotor tests-Efficiency-Circle diagram and determination
of characteristics, Synchronous motors, Commutator motors.
(b) D.C.Motors–Theory of series, shunt and compound wound motors, their uses, installation,
methods of starting and speed control and reversal of direction.
8. Conversions:—Motor generator sets-Rectifiers-Half wave and Full wave rectifiers-Single phase
and 3 phase-Voltage Equation-Filtering.
9. Batteries:—Primary cells, Dry cells, Storage or secondary batteries or accumulators and their
installations. Lead acid cells, Nickel iron and alkaline cells, Initial and subsequent charging of
batteries, charging circuits and their calculations. Series and parallel circuits. Maintenance of
batteries. Use of hydrometers.
10. Transmission and Distribution:—Line constants-Determination of voltage drop-Regulation-Short,
Medium and long lines. Ferranti effect, Economic size of conductors-Coronaloss-Powerloss-design
of ground conductor-Lightening arrestors.
11. Constructional feature of U.G.Cables:—Fault location-Murray and varley loop tests-Charging
currents.
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PAPER-II
Basic Electrical Engineering–Application
Maximum Marks-100.
Time-3 Hours.
1. Design of Electrical Installations:—Load survey-Domestic-Commercial and industrial
installations-Connected load-Maximum demand-Demand factor-Diversity factor, Load factor-
Selection of sub-station site-Transformer capacity-Selection of distribution voltage-Main and
sub-switch boards-Distribution fuse board-M.C.C.-P.C.C. Distribution layout-Location of switch
board-Fault level calculations.
2. Selection of Equipments:—Different types of breakers-O.C.B. - A.C.B. - V.C.B. - M.C.C.B.-
M.C.B. -Conductors. Breaking capacity-Making capacity. Selection of Distribution fuse board-
Continuous ratings-H.R.C. fuses–prospective currents-Cut off values-Selection of major and minor
fuses-Grading switch boards, design of outlets, fabrication, design-Parameters-F.B.A. regulations.
Cable short time and continuous rating-De-rating factors-Methods of laying-Design aspects of
different type of cables in Hazardous areas-Motors-Selection method of starting D. C. Motors-
Speed control, Limitation on starting current and voltage drop-system disturbances. High voltage
motors, Protection-capacitors-Power factors improvement-Selection and method of connection-
Special type transformers-Rectified transformers-Scott connection-tertiary windings. Captive
generation-Determination of capacity-Load segregation-Double bus system, change over
arrangements-I.S.Regulations.
3. Protection:—Basic methods of Transformer, Generator, Motors and Feeder protections. Thermal
and magnetic releases-Relays- I.D.M.T. Instantaneous types-Over current-Earth fault and earth
leakage relays-Time and current setting-P.Ts. and C.Ts. Specification and error factors. Static
Relays I.S. Regulations.
4. Earthing:—Determination of size of earth bus, number of earth electrodes. Plate, Pipe and strip
electrodes-Resistivity of soil measurement-Computation of earth resistance-Different materials
used for earthing conductors-Current densities-Corrosion factors-Disposition of electrodes-Joints
in earth conductors. Size of earth conductors for equipments of various capacities. Earth continuity
wire- earth continuity resistance. I.S. Regulations.
5. Cable joining:—Aluminium and copper cable joints- Type-precautions-Termination-I.S.
Regulations.
6. Clearance:—Statutory clearances of live parts from ground and buildings-Sectional clearance-
Equipment clearance-Switch boards clearance inside and outside-Oils containing equipments. Indoor
and outdoor equipment clearances-Relevant standards and regulations.
7. Special type of Installations:—C.T.Scan, X-ray, Neon Sign, Lift, Cinema installations-Relevant
Rules, circuitry safety precautions-Earthing precautionary measures-Energy meters-Tri-vector
meter-Installations and Computation of energy.
8. Testing and Maintenance:—Insulation Tester-Earth Tester Relay testing Kit, Schering bridge
Break down test of oil-Single phase and 3 phase energy meter testing-Volt meter-Ammeter-
Wattmeter-Different installations-Recommended Values of insulation resistance-Earth resistance
measurements. Desired values-Continuity measurements. Desired values-Continuity measurements
-Relay testing-Maintenance of various electrical installations-Relevant standards and regulations.
9. Rules and Standards:—The Electricity Act 2003, the CEA (Measures Relating to Safety and
Electric Supply) Regulation 2010, Kerala Cinema Regulation Rules 1988- Kerala Electricity Licensing
Boards Rules-Condition of Supply-Provisions applicable to consumers and contractors in particular
I.S./NEC-Specifications I.E.C.Regulations.
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PART-II
Practical and Viva Voice
Maximum Marks–100
A Practical Examination based on the Syllabus in Part-I will be held.
Note:—The Candidate should obtain 50% in Part II for a pass.
Electrical Supervisor Grade “B” Competency Certificate and Permit
(i) The successful candidates will be eligible for getting Supervisor Competency Certificate
and permit as follows:
(a) Those who pass the examination and secure above 130 marks and below
180- “All Low Voltage Installations and Medium Voltage installations up
to 25kW”
(b) Those who pass the examination and secure marks above 180-“All Low Voltage
Installations and Medium Voltage installations up to 50kW”
(ii) Application for enhancing the scope of the Electrical Supervisor Permits will be
considered only after one year from the date or issue of the permits and competency.
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