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Cork Institute of Technology
CORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
INSTITIÚID TEICNEOLAÍOCHTA CHORCAÍ
Semester 2 Repeat Examinations 2011/
Module Title: Electrical Installation Practice
Module Code: ELEC
School: Mechanical, Electrical & Process Engineering
Programme Title: Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering – Year 1 Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Electrical Power Systems – Year 1
Programme Code: EELEC_7_Y EEPSY_8_Y
External Examiner(s): Ms Mary Desmond, Mr Colm Murray Internal Examiner(s): Mr Donal Neally
Instructions: Answer SIX questions. All questions carry equal marks.
Duration: 2 hours
Sitting: Autumn 2012
Requirements for this examination: ET101 – ETCI Rules
Note to Candidates: Please check the Programme Title and the Module Title to ensure that you have received the correct examination. If in doubt please contact an Invigilator.
Q1. (a) Relative to cable types, what do the following abbreviations mean:- (i) M.I.C.C. (ii) P.I.L.C.S.T.A. (iii) PVC/SWA/PVC (4 marks) (b) Compare the use of the following types of cables (i) MICC and (ii) FP under the following headings. (a) Terminating (b) Construction (c) Earth continuity (12 marks)
Q2. (i) With the aid of a neat labelled sketch describe the construction of a P.I.L.C.S.T.A. type of power cable. (10 marks) (ii) State ONE precaution to be taken when terminating P.I.L.C.S.T.A. type of cables. (6 marks)
Q3. (a) Describe each of the following wiring systems. (i) Cable tray (ii) Cable ladder (iii) Cable basket (9 marks) (b) Explain the type of cables for which each of the above cable support methods is suitable. (7 marks)
Q4. (i) Relative to an electrical installation, state TWO methods of segregating circuits in an installation. (8 marks) (ii) Define the term (a) Band 1 and (b) Band 2 voltage stating the values of each classification. (8 marks)
