EIN02

Candidate Code No.

For Board Use Only
Result

Result

Date

Date

Int

Int

ELECTRICAL INSTALLER THEORY

EXAMINATION
18 June 2011
QUESTION AND ANSWER BOOKLET
Time Allowed: Three hours
INSTRUCTIONS READ CAREFULLY
You have 10 minutes to read this paper but do not start writing until you are told to
do so by the supervisor.
Write your Candidate Code Number in the box provided above. Your name must NOT
appear anywhere on this paper.
Answer all questions.
The pass mark for this examination is 60 marks.
Use a pen for written answers. Do not use a pencil or a red pen.
Drawing instruments and pencils may be used when diagrams are required.
are allocated on the basis of correctness.

Marks

Do not use correcting fluid or correcting tape.

For calculation questions all workings, including formulae, must be shown to gain full
marks.
Non-programmable calculators may be used.
Warning You could get 0 marks for any question, or part of a question, if you show
anything hazardous or dangerous in your answer.
Candidates are not permitted to use any Act, Regulation, Standard, Code of
Practice, Handbook or other reference text in this examination.
PLEASE HAND THIS PAPER TO THE SUPERVISOR BEFORE LEAVING THE ROOM.
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Question 1
(a)

An electrical installer used a voltmeter to test for isolation on the supply

side of a three-phase isolator using the following procedure:

A test on an independent live source confirmed that the meter worked

correctly.
A test between each phase showed no reading on the meter.
Another test on an independent live source confirmed that the meter
still worked correctly.

The installer proceeded to dismantle the isolator and received an electric

shock. Explain why the electrical installer received the shock.
(2 marks)
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(b)

Name FOUR types of protection that a direct-on-line (DOL) motor starter

may provide for a three-phase motor.
(2 marks)
(1)

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(2)

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(3)

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(4)

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Question 1 continued
(c)

In relation to HRC fuses:

(i)

Define the term cut off characteristic as it applies to HRC fuses.

(1 mark)
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(ii)

Define the term total clearing time as it applies to HRC fuses.

(1 mark)
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(d)

A three-phase final subcircuit has heating loads that draw different values
of current on each of the phases.
State ONE reason why a neutral conductor is required in the final
subcircuit.
(2 marks)
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(e)

State the TWO technical factors that will determine the size of a cable used
to supply a three-phase induction motor.
(2 marks)
(1)

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(2)

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Question 1 continued
(f)

A three-phase motor has:

Six terminals on the terminal block there are no links.

A six-core and earth flexible cable is connected to the terminal block.

To what type of motor starter should the three-phase motor be connected?

(2 marks)
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(g)

An RCD (residual current device) protects a circuit and a fixed-wired Class I

electrical appliance. The RCD has operated.
What condition has caused the RCD to operate?
(2 marks)
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(h)

(i)

What device is used to provide starting torque in a shaded pole motor?

(1 mark)
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(ii)

Describe how a shaded pole motor can be reversed.

(1 mark)
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Question 1 continued
(i)

A 230V plug-in heater is designed for use on 230V/240V supply.

When an ohmmeter is used to measure the resistance of the heater, it
gives a reading of 24 ohms.
What value of current would the heater draw if it is plugged into a 240V
a.c. supply?
(2 marks)

(j)

State ONE reason why the multiple earth neutral (MEN) system of supply is
used in New Zealand?
(2 marks)
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Question 2
A three-phase star-connected pottery kiln draws 25A from a 400V supply and is
protected by 30A HRC fuses.
(a)

A fault of 7 has developed between the red phase and the kiln frame while
the kiln is operating.
The protective earth conductor resistance to the kiln is 0.5
.
(i)

Calculate the total current in the red phase.

(2 marks)

(ii)

Determine, using calculations, whether the 30A HRC fuse on the red
phase will operate.
The 30A HRC fuse has a fusing factor (gG Utilisation Category) of 1.5.
(2 marks)

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Question 2 continued
(b)

On a separate occasion a fault of 7 has developed between the blue phase

and the kiln frame while the kiln is operating
The protective earth conductor resistance to the kiln is 12
.
(i)

Calculate the total current in the blue phase

(2 marks)

(ii)

Determine, using calculations, why the 30A HRC fuse in the blue
phase may take a long time to operate.
The 30A HRC fuse has a fusing factor (gG Utilisation Category) of 1.5.
(1 mark)

(iii) Determine, using calculations, the electrical shock hazard voltage the
protective earthing conductor resistance of 12 presents to the user
of the kiln.
(2 marks)

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Question 3
(a)

(i)

State TWO advantages of a MCB (miniature circuit breaker) when

compared to a HRC fuse of the same current rating
(1 mark)
(1)

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(2)

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(ii)

State TWO disadvantages of a MCB (miniature circuit breaker) when

compared to a HRC fuse of the same current rating
(1 mark)
(1)

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(2)

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(iii) State TWO advantages of a HRC fuse when compared to a MCB

(miniature circuit breaker) of the same current rating
(1 mark)
(1)

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(2)

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(iv) State TWO disadvantages of a HRC fuse when compared to a MCB

(miniature circuit breaker) of the same current rating
(1 mark)
(1)

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(2)

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Question 3 continued
(b)

Briefly state TWO reasons why fuse wire of the same current rating must
not be used bridge the terminals of HRC fuse carriers.
(2 marks)
(1)

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(2)

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(c)

Explain the internal operation of a MCB (miniature circuit breaker) when the
following situations occur.
(i)

Overload
(2 marks)
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(ii)

Short circuit
(2 marks)
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Question 4
An old three-phase electric hot water cylinder in a milking shed is to be
removed.
The cylinder is protected by HRC fuses on a three-phase switchboard and a
lockable isolating switch is located adjacent to the cylinder.
(a)

(i)

You have been requested to disconnect the wiring at the existing

cylinder, but leave the wiring in place.
Describe how you will isolate the cylinder and wiring to ensure it is
safe to disconnect.
(4 marks)
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(ii)

The isolation has been completed.

State the action taken to ensure that the work area is safe to be left
unattended?
(3 marks)
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Question 4 continued
(b)

At a later date a new cylinder will be installed in the same position and
reconnected to the existing wiring by another electrical installer.
(i)

State the action the other electrical installer should take before
attempting to install the replacement hot water cylinder.
(2 marks)
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(ii)

List the TWO tests using test instruments that the other electrical
installer must carry out to ensure the new hot water cylinder is safe to
connect to the electricity supply.
(1 mark)
(1)

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(2)

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Question 5
A three phase 400V induction industrial motor saw is controlled by a star-delta
starter with a 230V control circuit.
The motor has been removed from the machine for cleaning and repair and is
ready for reconnection. The cable connecting the motor to the starter is
connected to the motor.
(a)

A multi-function test instrument with insulation resistance; resistance; and

voltage functions is the only instrument you have available.
(i)

(ii)

State the TWO instrument tests you should carry out to ensure the
motor is safe to connect to the supply.
(1 mark)
Test No. 1

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Test No. 2

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Test No. 1
For this test state:

The function selected on the multi-function test instrument.

The range selected on the multi-function test instrument
How the test is carried out using the function and range selected.
An acceptable test result.
(3 marks)

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Question 5 continued
(iii) Test No. 2
For this test state:

The function selected on the multi-function test instrument.

The range selected on the multi-function test instrument
How the test is carried out using the function and range selected.
An acceptable test result.
(3 marks)

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(b)

You have reconnected the motor saw to the star-delta starter. A multifunction test instrument with insulation resistance; resistance; and voltage
functions is the only instrument you have available.
An instrument test needs to be carried out to verify that the saw is
connected to the installations earthing system (that is, the saw is
functionally earthed).
For this test state:

The function selected on the multi-function test instrument.

The range selected on the multi-function test instrument
How the test is carried out using the function and range selected.
The acceptable test result.
(3 marks)

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Question 6
The figure below is the nameplate of a motor.

Type

MOT 112M

kW

(a)

S1

Year.

042657

H.P 5.36
>.
Ph.
3.
Cos
0.82

R.P.M
1440
ype
Amb. Temp
Duty

No.

Hz

1996

50

Ins.
Class.
%.

Protection.

415

8.52

IP 53

State the power factor of the motor.

( mark)
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(b)

Calculate the output kilowatt rating of the motor

(1 marks)

(c)

Calculate the full load input kilowatts of the motor

(2 marks)

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Question 6 continued
(d)

The motor has a protection rating of IP 53.

(i)

What does the term IP mean?

(1 mark)
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(ii)

What type of protection is indicated by the first number?

(1 mark)
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(iii) What type of protection is indicated by the second number?

(1 mark)
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(e)

What would be the typical connection for a three-phase, 400V, 20kW

motor?
(1 mark)
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(f)

The motor is to be started direct on-line and protected by a thermal

overload unit and HRC fuses. The thermal overload unit is incorporated in
the DOL starter and protects the motor from overloads.
Briefly explain the term overload as it relates to the thermal overload.
(2 marks)
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Question 7
(a)

Danger tags and out-of-service tags are designed to promote safety in the
workplace.
(i)

Give a brief description of circumstances when a Danger Tag is used.

(1 mark)
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(ii)

Give a brief description of circumstances when an Out-of-Service

Tag is used.
(1 mark)
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(iii) List THREE precautions to be taken when attaching a Danger Tag to

an isolating switch.
(3 marks)
(1)

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(2)

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(3)

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Question 7 continued
(b)

Explain the difference between:

A 10 kW pump motor that has been isolated.

and

A 10 kW pump motor that has been switched off.

(3 marks)
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(c)

Describe how the prove-test-prove method of testing is carried out.

(1 marks)

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(d)

You are using the prove-test prove method at the supply side of a threephase main switch to see if the switchboard is isolated. What tests would
you make to clearly establish that isolation (or otherwise) has taken place.
( mark)
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Question 8
(a)

The three phase low voltage supply to a factory is required to be at a

voltage that is not standard low voltage.
The factory is supplied by a 150 kVA three phase, delta-star connected
transformer with a phase ratio of 47.8 to 1. The primary is connected to an
11kV three phase supply and the transformer is fully loaded.
(i)

Calculate the secondary phase voltage.

(2 marks)

(ii)

Calculate the secondary line voltage.

(2 marks)

(iii) Calculate the primary line current.

(2 marks)

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Question 8 continued
(iv) Calculate the secondary line current.
(2 marks)

(b)

How is the output of a transformer rated?

(1 mark)
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(c)

State TWO typical configurations found in transformers.

(1 mark)
(1)

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(2)

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Question 9
A new three-phase water heater has been installed in an industrial installation to
replace an existing water heater. It has three elements rated at 400V, each with
a resistance of 30. The elements can be connected either in star or delta.
No changes will be made to the circuit supplying the new water heater.
(a) (i)

Calculate the line current drawn when the elements are connected
in star.
(2 marks)

(ii)

Calculate the line current drawn when the elements are connected
in delta.
(3 marks)

(iii) The circuit is protected by 10A rewireable fuses. In relation to the

electrical protection, state which connection arrangement is most
suitable for this installation.
( mark)
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Question 9 continued
(b)

(i)

Calculate the power consumed by the water heater when the elements
are connected in star.
(2 marks)

(ii)

Calculate the power consumed by the water heater when the elements
are connected in delta
(1 mark)

(iii) Calculate the difference in the power consumed by the water heater
when the elements are connected in star compared to when the
elements are connected in delta
(1 mark)

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For Examiners Use Only

Questions
Answered

Marks

1
In the box, write the
number of EXTRA
sheets
you
have
used. Write NIL if
you have not used
any

TOTAL

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