easytvet.com 1601/05 1602/05, ELECTRICAL AND SOLAR INSTALLATION TECHNOLOGY Qect/Noy. 2017 ‘Time: 3 hours THE KENYA NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS COUNCi CRAFT CERTIFICATE IN ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING MODULET ELECTRICAL AND SOLAR INSTALLATION TECHNOLOGY 3hours INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES You should have the following for this examination: ‘Answer booklet; Drawing instruments; This paper consists of TWO sections: A and B. Answer any THREE questions from section A and any TWO questions from section B. ‘Maximum marks ta each part of a question are indicated. All dimensions are in millimeters. Candidates should answer she questions in English, ‘This paper consists of 4 printed pages. ‘Candidates should check the question paper to ascertain that all the Pages are printed as indicated and that no questions are missing, 10.2017 The Kenya National Examinations Council ‘Turn overeasytvel.com SECTIONA Answer THREE questions from this section. 1. (a) i) Define the term ‘final circuit’, Explain four IEE regulations requirements regarding final circuits. marks) (6) Draw the wiring diagram fora final circuit serving. @ 3 lights ‘each controlled by a single pole switch using. ceiling-rose method. (i) 4 socket outlets comnected in radial. Indicate the colour of cables and the ‘appropriate fuse, (8 marks) (c} Draw the preferred graphical symbols for the following: (i) play; Gi) socket-outlet; (iii) cooker eontral unit; (iv) Tink with separable contacts. 4 marks) {d) Explain the reasons for testing a completed installation before being conmected to power supply. (2 marks) (a) Name: (three types of a. power supply systems; (ii) four electric power authorities in Kenya. (Smarks) (b) Draw a labelled diagram of a three phase 4-wire distribution system. Include three: domestic and one industrial consumers. (9 marks) test of a swilch with circuit dead. (6 marks) (©) With the aid of a diagram, describe the pok 3. {8)_—- Stare two types of conductor materials for cables, (2 :marks) (b) With the aid of cross-sectional diagrams, differentiate between twin core and twin concentric cables, (6 marks) {e) State four rating factors considered when determining the size of an electric cable. (4 marks) (4) Aawo-core capper cable supplies current toa 240 V single phase load of 20 kW at 0.8 power factor lagging. The cable is 50 metres long and each conductor has a cross sectional area of 35 mm’. Determine the voltage drop in the cable, Take resistivity of ‘copper as 17.5 1.2 mm. (8 marks) 1601/105 1602/1058 2 ‘OceiNey: 2017easytvet:com 4. fa) ‘State three merits of cartridge fuses- (3 marks) {b) Drawa labelled cross sectional ram of high breaking capacity fuse, (5 marks) (©) Explain the following with reepect to earthing: (i) earth electrode; Gi} earth continuity conductor, Git) earthing lead. (6 marks) (@) With the aid of a diagram, explain the operations of a voliage operated carth leakage circuit breaker. (6 marks) 5. (a) List two types of alternating current machines. (@marks) (b) @_——_Draw a labelled diagram showing construction fcatures of a D.C machine. ‘Describe any three parts in (b)(i), (8 marks) (¢) Draw a labelled schematic diagram of capacitor start capacitor run single phase induction motor. (5 marks) (d) Outline five procedures followed when dismantling an electric machine for repair, (GS marks) SECTION B Answer TWO questions from this section. 6, (@) Explain the following solar terminologies: @® insolation; (ii) solar constant. (4 marks) (b) (i) Describe the principle of solar radiation, i) ‘State three types of rudintions in (b)(i). (6 marks), (©) Outline two: (i) applications of solar energy; ‘methods of harvesting solar energy. (2 marks} (@) —@.—_ With the aid of a diagram differentiate between direct and diffuse radiations. (ii) _Explain the effect of shading on solar systems. (8 marks) 16p1/10S 1602/05, = ‘Turn over OeriNov. 2017easytvet.com 7. (a) Gi)_—_‘Define the term-*wiring systems? (i) State four factors considered when selecting a wiring system for a particular solar system, (4 marks) (>) Draw a labelled block dingram of a solar electric system, (6 marks) (©) Qutline the procedure recommended when installing a solar electric system, (6 marks) (d) Table 1 shows results of trouble shooting of solar electric system, Complete the table. ‘Table 1 “Tripped circuit breakers or blown fuse Fluorescent lamp does not work A mnarks) & —(@) Explain the following with respect to solar energy: (i) total daily energy requirements; (ii) peak-sun hours, (4 marks) (b) Outline four steps followed when determining total daily energy required in Cai), (8 marks) (©) Asolar system has daily energy requirement of 300 watt-hours. The 12 V storage battery has a maximum allowable daily depth of discharge of 0.4 and the number of storage days is 5. Deterniine the battery capacity for the system, {5 marks) (d) State three maintenance checks done on the wiring of u solar installation, (3 marks) ‘THIS 1S THE LAST PRINTED PAGE. 1601/05 1602/1058 4 Det sNoi. 2077