Description : Which component is mainly used in a DC generator: a.slip ring b. commutator c. magnet d. coil
Last Answer : b. commutator
Description : Which of the following are the parts of a DC generator that convert the AC in the armature to DC in the external circuit. Are these parts the: w) field poles x) slip rings and the brushes y) commutator and the brushes z) armature and the core
Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- COMMUTATOR AND THE BRUSHES
Description : In an AC generator, direct current from a separate source is passed through the windings of the rotor _____________. A. by means of slip rings and brushes B. by means of a commutator C. by means of rotating bar magnet D. to minimize the danger of arc over
Last Answer : Answer: A
Description : Where is a slip ring used and where is a commutator used?
Last Answer : Slip rings are commonly found in slip ring motors, electrical generators for alternating current systems and alternators. They can be used on any rotating object to transfer power. A commutator is a common ... in the moving coil of a motor's armature, a steady rotating force (torque) is produced.
Description : The only difference between construction of DC generator and Ac generator is that of: a. carbon brush b. Bar magnet c. electromagnet d. Horseshoe magnet
Last Answer : b. Bar magnet
Description : An AC generator operating in parallel loses its excitation without tripping the circuit breaker. This will __________. A. not affect the faulty generator due to the compensation of the other generators B. ... between the armature and the bus D. cause high currents to be induced in the field windings
Last Answer : Answer: D
Description : In D.C. generators, current to the external circuit from armature is given through (a) commutator (b) solid connection (c) slip rings (d) none of above
Last Answer : Ans: a
Description : If an AC generator experiences voltage failure, the cause may be _____________. A. an open in the field circuit B. the brushes shifting out of the neutral plane C. excessive locked-rotor current D. a rotating slip ring
Description : Brushes in a generator must be positioned in the neutral plane to avoid sparking between the brushes and the _____________. A. yoke B. armature windings C. field pole windings D. commutator
Description : A flickering ground detection lamp on a DC system would indicate a _____________. A. multiple-ground condition in the distribution system B. ground in an armature coil of an operating machine C. ground in a motor accompanied with a short D. short between two adjacent bars of the generator commutator
Last Answer : Answer: B
Description : A shunt-wound DC generator is one in which the shunt field windings are in parallel with the _____________. A. commutator B. brushes C. armature D. all of the above
Description : Which of the following components are used to convert alternating current produced in the generator windings to direct current? A. Armature and equalizer B. Commutator and brushes C. Rotor and interpoles D. Field and exciter
Description : The purpose of the commutator and brushes on a DC generator is to _____________. A. transfer generated direct current voltage from the armature to the line B. convert the alternating voltage ... contact method to excite the field D. reduce sparking between the armature and the carbon brushes
Description : A generator has been exposed to water and is being checked for its safe operation. Therefore, it is necessary to _______________. A. check for shorted coils with a growler B. take moisture readings with a ... a megger D. ground the commutator, or slip rings and run it at half load for 12 hours
Last Answer : Answer: C
Description : Voltage generated by most AC generators is fed from the machine to the bus by means of ____________. A. brushes on a commutator B. brushes on slip rings C. slip rings on a commutator D. direct connections from the stator
Description : What are the parts of a brushless AC generator?
Last Answer : Yoke, armature, stator, rotor, primary exciter, main exciter, rotary diode rectifier assembly, impeller, bearing & housing, end cover, terminal block, AVR.
Description : Which of the following converts electric energy into mechanical energy: a. Transformer b. DC generator c. Motor d. AC generator
Last Answer : d. AC generato
Description : In the plane of AC generator coil is parallel to the field, then emf induced in coil is: a. maximum b. minimum c. zero d. intermediate
Last Answer : b. minimum
Description : The most common source of AC voltage is: a. motor b. generator c. cell d. transformer
Last Answer : c. cell
Description : The principle of AC generator is: a. Mutual induction b. self induction c. electromagnetic induction d. Induction
Last Answer : b. self induction
Description : The direction of magnetic lines of force is (a) from south pole to north pole (b) from north pole to south pole (c) from one end of the magnet to another (d) none of the above
Last Answer : (b) from north pole to south pole
Description : A permeable substance is one (a) which is a good conductor (6) which is a bad conductor (c) which is a strong magnet (d) through which the magnetic lines of force can pass very easily
Last Answer : (d) through which the magnetic lines of force can pass very easily
Description : The most suitable metal for making permanent magnet is a) Iron b) Steel c) Silver d) Copper
Last Answer : a) Iron
Description : Magnetic flux linked with a coil can be changed by using an: a. Permanent magnet b.Bar magnet c. Electromagnet d. Horseshoe magnet
Last Answer : b.Bar magne
Description : In motor a permanent magnet provides: a. Electric field b. electric flux c. magnetic field d. gravitational field
Last Answer : d. gravitational field
Description : The pole faces of U-shaped magnet in a moving coil galvanometer are made concave to a) decrease the strength of magnetic field b) create a non-uniform magnetic field c) make the magnetic field radial d) All of these
Last Answer : c) make the magnetic field radial
Description : What is "slip"?
Last Answer : An AC (Amplitude Current) induction motor consists of two assemblies - a stator and a rotor. The interaction of currents flowing in the rotor bars and the stators' rotating magnetic field generate a ... cut magnetic lines of force and produce useful torque. This speed difference is called the slip.
Description : The most common type of AC service generator found aboard ship is the stationary _____________. A. electromagnetic field, revolving armature type B. electromagnetic field, oscillatory armature type C. armature, oscillatory electromagnet field type D. armature, rotating electromagnetic field type
Description : Three factors responsible for the change in voltage as load is applied to an AC generator are: 1) the drop in resistance in the armature circuit, 2) the change in flux, and 3) the ____________. A. armature winding speed B. inductance load drop C. coil pitch factor D. armature reactance voltage drop
Description : A loss of field excitation to an AC generator while operating in parallel will cause it to ____________. A. absorb more and more load due to decreased armature reaction B. lose its load due to ... polarity D. lose its load, begin to motorize, trip out on reverse power relay, and possibly overspeed
Description : Which of the methods listed is used to start a AC generator turning? A. Residual magnetism remaining in the field poles. B. Residual magnetism remaining in the field coils. C. Residual magnetism remaining in the armature. D. Rotation by a mechanical prime mover.
Description : A DC generator is used to supply direct current in order to maintain an AC generator field and is known as a/an _____________. A. rotor B. stator C. exciter D. armature
Description : The voltage output of an AC generator is accurately controlled by _____________. A. changing the sensitivity of the prime mover to large changes in voltage B. varying the reluctance of the air gap C. varying the DC exciter voltage D. shorting out part of the armature windings
Description : The purpose of DC generator brushes is to _____________. A. neutralize armature reaction B. conduct electric current to an outside circuit C. convert DC current to AC current D. provide excitation to a DC generator
Description : Regarding an AC generator connected to the main electrical bus; as the electric load and power factor vary, a corresponding change is reflected in the generator armature reaction. These changes in ... . governor speed droop setting B. voltage regulator C. balance coil D. phase-balance relay
Description : The main purpose of an electric space heater installed in a large AC generator is to _____________. A. keep the lube oil warm for quick starting B. prevent moisture from condensing in the ... is shutdown C. prevent the windings from becoming brittle D. prevent acidic pitting of the slip rings
Description : The main purpose of an electric space heater installed in a large AC generator is to _____________. A. prevent the windings from becoming brittle B. prevent moisture from condensing in the windings during ... C. prevent acidic pitting of the slip rings D. keep the lube oil warm for quick starting
Description : Which of the listed conditions might contribute to very rapid wearing of a DC machine's commutator bars? A. A grounded commutator bar B. Using improper carbon brushes C. Aligning the front and rear mica V-rings improperly D. An open circuit in the armature
Description : An open in the armature of a DC motor is suspected, but is not found by visual inspection of the commutator. The next step in troubleshooting this problem is to ________________. A. conduct a ... windings C. conduct an insulation resistance test of the armature D. test the commutator for a ground
Description : In addition to undercutting the mica, proper maintenance of a D.C. motor's commutator includes _______________. A. side-cutting the copper segments and insulating the slots B. coating the copper surface with light machine ... in an oven at a maximum of 95°C for not over 8 hours D. all of the above
Description : Temporary repairs to an open DC propulsion armature coil can be made by _____________. A. connecting the coil ends directly to a pair of negative brushes B. disconnecting coil ends, insulating ... C. grounding the coil ends and short circuiting the commutator bar D. removing the sparking brushes
Description : In D.C. motor construction, the armature coils' ends are _______________. A. soldered to the commutator bar risers B. imbedded into core slots C. crimped together with brush pigtails D. spliced with the field windings
Description : Basic electrical motor action depends on _______________. A. a conductor rotated within a magnetic field B. a current carrying conductor placed in a magnetic field C. the relative force of the commutator and commutating poles D. the relative force of the armature and interpoles
Description : The function of the commutator in a DC motor is to ________. A. reverse the flow of current through the armature B. reverse the flow of current in the field poles C. reduce the reluctance of the magnetic path through the motor D. shift the neutral running plane of the brushes to prevent sparking
Description : A commutator in a d.c. machine (A) Reduces power loss in armature. (B) Reduces power loss in field circuit. (C) Converts the induced a.c armature voltage into direct voltage. (D) Is not necessary.
Last Answer : Ans: C As name suggests, it commutes ac into dc.
Description : For a DC motor, what major component in addition to the field winding and the armature winding is necessary? w) a commutator x) a stator y) a battery z) a rotor
Last Answer : ANSWER: W -- A COMMUTATOR
Last Answer : The commutator segments are connected to the armature conductors by means of copper lugs.
Last Answer : In a A.C. series motor armature coils are usually connected to commutator through resistance.
Description : The current from the stator of an alternator is taken out to the external load circuit through (A) slip rings. (B) commutator segments. (C) solid connections. (D) carbon brushes.
Last Answer : (C) solid connections.
Description : Please ripley me due to emergency
Last Answer : To calculate the flux density in the ring, you need to use the following formula: B = (μ * I * N) / (2 * π * r) where: B is the flux density in the ring (in teslas) μ is the relative permeability ... 2 * π * 0.127 m) = 0.53 T So the flux density in the ring would be approximately 0.53 teslas.