Description : What are the logic’s adopted in barring gear motor?
Last Answer : For start permission a) Local or remote start. b) JOP is running. c) Motor hand barring is permissive. d) 42 contactor in MCC is off. e) Turbine speed is <100 rpm. Start permission (42S ... is >0.35 kg/ cm2. e) No thermal over load of 42. f) No one-DG condition.
Description : In the illustration, the purpose of part B is to _________. EL-0033 A. increase resistance in series with the contacts as they close to prevent arcing B. create a magnetic field in the steel ... event of an overload D. provide ventilation to the contact when the breaker is close to rated capacity
Last Answer : Answer: B
Description : You are attempting to parallel two AC generators and the synchroscope pointer is revolving slowly in the fast direction. You should _____________. A. use the governor control switch to adjust the incoming ... the 0° position D. use the field rheostat to adjust the speed of the incoming machine
Last Answer : Answer: C
Description : Register are assumed to use positive-edge-triggered _ a. Flip-flop b. Logics Cc. Circuit d. Operation
Last Answer : a. Flip-flop
Description : You are attempting to parallel two AC generators and the synchroscope pointer stops at a position other than 0°. If you close the circuit breaker at this moment _____________. A. the incoming ... hazardous condition will be created by the incoming machine being at a higher frequency than the bus
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 : When securing an AC generator, you should FIRST ___________. A. open the generator circuit breaker B. switch the voltage regulator to 'manual' C. decrease the field excitation to minimum D. reduce the load on the unit
Description : A ground can be defined as an electrical connection between the wiring of a motor and its ____________. A. shunt field B. circuit breaker C. metal framework D. interpole
Description : How over voltage is produced in Field breaker?
Last Answer : Over voltages appear if synchronous generators and motors fall out of step inducing an AC voltage in the field system. Depending on the type of construction of the machine and the slip this ... -permissibly high, for this purpose over voltage protectors are provided in the field breaker cubicle.
Description : How arc is quenched in Generator Field Breaker?
Last Answer : By magnetic blow out coils, arc is elongated very fastly, so resistance of arc increases, soon becoming unstable and quenched by arc chutes.
Description : When the series field relay "FR" of the winch circuit shown in the illustration is energized during dynamic braking the _______________. EL-0102 A. shunt Field Relay "FR-B.O." is de-energized and contacts ... . shunt Field Relay "FR-B.O." opposes the series coil's flux and sets the mechanical brake
Description : To minimize magnetic field interaction between electrical conductors in physical proximity, it is best to keep them ___________________. A. parallel and as close as possible to each other B. at right angles ... practicable from each other D. at right angles and as far as practicable from each other
Description : Which of the following busbar arrangement is generally employed in distribution system: a) One-and-half breaker arrangement b) Main and transfer arrangement c) Ring main distribution system d) Single busbar arrangement system
Last Answer : Ans: C
Description : In accordance with Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR), a circuit breaker located in the machinery space and installed in a 440V AC system must _____________. A. be dependent upon mechanical ... the maximum asymmetrical shortcircuit current available at the point of application D. all of the above
Description : Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) require each switchboard to have ___________. A. non-conductive deck covering at the frount B. non-conductive deck coverings at the rear C. a name plate for each circuit breaker D. all the above
Description : Before any work on electrical or electronic equipment is performed, which of the following precautions should be carried out? A. De-energize the applicable switchboard bus. B. Bypass the interlocks. C. ... supply circuit breaker in the open position. D. Station a man at the circuit supply switch.
Description : Which of the synchroscope illustrations depicts the appropriate direction of rotation and position for closing the circuit breaker when paralleling AC generators? EL-0053 A. A B. B C. C D. D
Description : The schematic diagram shown in the illustration uses symbol 'A' to represent a/an _________. EL-0011 A. non-renewable fuse link B. circuit breaker coil C. overload relay coil D. thermal overload heater
Description : An alternator switchboard has a synchroscope and synchronizing lamps. If the synchroscope is broken, which of the steps listed is the most essential before an alternator can be paralleled with the bus? ... D. A portable phase sequence indicator must be used to verify the information from the lamps.
Description : Voltage failure of an AC generator may be caused by ____________. A. failure of the exciter generator B. a tripped bus circuit breaker C. high mica segments on the stator bus bar D. excessive prime mover speed
Last Answer : Answer: A
Description : Which of the following problems will occur if the circuit breaker of the incoming alternator is closed and it is 180° out of phase with the loaded alternator when paralleling? A. The rotor of the ... The rotor of the incoming alternator will stop. D. Both alternators will parallel 180° out of phase.
Description : Which of the following actions must be carried out prior to closing the alternator circuit breaker according to the graph shown in the illustration? EL-0002 A. Increase the alternator voltage. B. Decrease the line voltage. C. Increase the line voltage. D. Decrease the line frequency.
Description : An alternator will fail to produce line voltage as a result of _____________. A. a closed circuit breaker B. oxidized slip rings C. improperly staggered brushes D. exciter generator failure
Description : In order to safely carry out repairs to a generator circuit breaker, it must be isolated from the bus. This is accomplished by opening the _____________. A. reverse power relay B. bus disconnect link C. generator bus fuse connections D. power directional relay
Description : A circuit breaker for a 300 KW alternator is rated at 470 amperes of full continuous load. The amount of overcurrent allowed is 125%. Which of the following conditions will trip the breaker? A. ... 10 minutes. C. Momentary starting load of 550 amperes. D. Sustained current flow of 590 amperes.
Description : As a result of a mechanical malfunction in one of the ship's service generators operating in parallel, you must secure that generator. In order to prevent a possible overload to the ... feeder circuit breakers, the malfunctioning prime mover turbine throttle trip, and the generator circuit breaker.
Description : As shown in the illustration, 'B' is a ____________. EL-0058 A. single-pole, double-throw switch B. double-pole, single-throw switch C. double-pole, double-throw switch D. circuit breaker
Description : If an electric motor fails to start, you should FIRST check the _____________. A. phase sequence B. ampere load C. fuse or circuit breaker D. line frequency
Description : To remove an alternator operating in parallel with another unit from the main electrical bus, you must FIRST _________. A. adjust the power factor on both units B. set the desired voltage on ... C. open the circuit breaker on the outgoing alternator D. remove the load from the outgoing alternator
Description : Attempting to parallel an AC generator which is out of phase with the bus will result in which of the following problems? A. The breaker should trip. B. The KVA will decrease. C. The synchronizing lamps will burn out. D. The power factor will be unitized.
Description : After closing the circuit breaker to place two similar alternators in parallel, the NEXT step is to balance the _____________. A. power factor B. voltage load C. kilowatt load D. ampere load
Description : When an AC or a DC motor fails to start, the FIRST step in troubleshooting should be to check the ____________. A. motor windings for obvious opens B. motor controller leads for continuity C. fuse or circuit breaker D. motor controller leads for grounds
Description : Component F in the illustrated device is for _________. EL-0033 A. short circut protection B. latching the trip unit closed after resetting the breaker C. overload protection D. providing a flexible connection between the input terminal G and the tripping unit E
Description : An alternator is being paralleled with one on the line. At the INSTANT the circuit breaker is closed, the frequency of the incoming alternator will normally _____________. A. increase B. not change C. decrease D. be exactly 60 hertz
Description : Prior to closing the breaker when paralleling two AC generators, the recommended practice is to have the frequency of the incoming machine _____________. A. slightly less than the line frequency B. the same as the line frequency C. slightly greater than the line frequency D. all of the above
Description : In the illustration, the contacts between terminals 26 and 27 should be closed when _________. EL-0046 A. using one generator in isochronous mode only B. using two or more generators in ... through varying loads in parallel or single operation D. the circuit breaker is closed for that generator
Description : When paralleling two AC generators, the frequency (cycles) of the incoming generator, just prior to closing the circuit breaker, should be _____________. A. slightly less than the frequency of the generator on ... C. slightly more than the frequency of the generator on the line D. all of the above
Description : When paralleling two AC generators, the frequency of the machine coming online, immediately prior to closing its breaker, should be ____________. A. slightly less than the oncoming generator frequency B. the ... bus frequency C. slightly greater than the bus frequency D. the same as the bus voltage
Description : When paralleling two AC generators, the frequency of the incoming machine immediately prior to closing its breaker should be ____________. A. controlled by placing the governor switch in the automatic ... regulator C. slightly greater than the bus frequency D. slightly less than the bus frequency
Description : When two AC generators are being paralleled, the breaker should be closed with the synchroscope pointer rotating in the ____________. A. 'slow' direction, just before the 12 o'clock position B. 'fast' ... just before the 12 o'clock position D. 'slow' direction, just after the 12 o'clock position
Description : If a circuit breaker that utilizes built-in, current limiting fuses (CLF's) cannot be closed, the problem may be traced to __________. A. a blown CLF plunger holding the trip bar in the open position B. a missing CLF C. a misaligned limiter housing assembly D. all of the above
Description : When a fluorescent lamp has reached the end of its useful life, it should be replaced immediately, or the resultant flashing may _____________. A. blow the lamp's circuit breaker B. explode, ... fly in all directions C. short circuit the ballast transformer D. damage the starter and the ballast
Description : How will a molded-case circuit breaker react after it has tripped, as a result of an overloaded circuit? A. The breaker will trip again if immediately reset. B. The breaker handle will lock in ... down. D. The breaker handle cannot be moved to the OFF position until the thermal element cools down.
Description : During maintenance of circuit breakers, _______________. A. always smooth roughened contact surfaces with a file B. never pass more than rated breaker current through the overload heater element C. ... wear and misalignment of main contacts D. assume heater elements installed are of correct size
Description : When the operating handle of a molded case circuit breaker is in the mid-position, it indicates the circuit breaker is _____________. A. in the 'opened' position B. in the 'closed' position C. tripped D. reset
Description : You can determine if a circuit breaker is tripped by ______. A. examining the position of the handle B. checking for the warm breaker C. looking for a burned-out link D. looking for the tripped breaker light
Description : A shore power circuit breaker should be closed only _____________. A. when the ship's generators have been directly paralleled to those on shore B. in a shipyard C. if a quick disconnect coupling is used D. when the ship's generators have been removed from the bus
Description : Undervoltage trips are frequently installed on switchboard circuit breakers to trip ____________. A. out generators in the event of severe arcing or sparking B. out generators when there is reversal of power ... , but continues to run D. out generators when there is low voltage in the main circuit
Description : An AC generator panel is fitted with both synchronizing lamps and a synchroscope. When the synchroscope pointer reaches the noon position, one synchronizing light is bright and the other is dark. This ... sequence is incorrect C. the phase sequence is correct D. the generator breaker may be closed
Description : A device which can be used to check the calibration of a circuit breaker is a _________________. A. 500 volt megohmmeter B. portable low voltage high current testing unit C. standard digital multimeter D. clamp-on voltmeter