Description : Which of the listed motors will operate at the highest RPM, assuming that each operates at the same frequency? A. A four-pole synchronous motor under normal load. B. A four-pole induction motor under ... A six-pole synchronous motor under normal load. D. A six-pole induction motor under full load.
Last Answer : Answer: A
Description : The operator of electrical motors should keep a constant check on the loads they carry because _____________. A. low loads necessitate frequent insulation cleaning B. exceeding nameplate values shortens ... wasted if full loading is not utilized D. power factor correction methods are load dependent
Last Answer : Answer: B
Description : Regenerative braking (A) Can be used for stopping a motor. (B) Cannot be easily applied to DC series motors. (C) Can be easily applied to DC shunt motors (D) Cannot be used when motor load has overhauling characteristics.
Last Answer : Ans: B Because reversal of Ia would also mean reversal of field and hence of Eb
Description : Moisture accumulating in electric motors and generator windings having a cold insulation resistance greater than 50,000 ohms may be baked out with internal heat. This heat can be developed by ____________. ... an electric welder and feeding it into the armature while running the motor at full speed
Description : An across-the-line starter is typically used for which of the following applications? A. Reduced-current starting of large motors B. Low torque starting of small motors C. Low resistance starting of DC motors D. Full-voltage starting of motors
Last Answer : Answer: D
Description : A 3 phase 50 Hz induction motor has full load speed of 970 rpm. Calculate no of poles and slip frequency.
Last Answer : The number of poles in an induction motor can be calculated using the following formula: No. of poles = (120 * frequency) / speed In this case, the number of poles would be calculated as follows: No. of poles = ( ... ) - 50 Hz = 8.08 Hz So the motor has 6 poles and a slip frequency of 8.08 Hz.
Description : Universal motors will operate on AC or DC current, and are generally found in _____________. A. portable tools B. large pump motors C. turbo electric main motors D. forced draft fans
Description : The armature cores of the D.C. motors are constructed with laminations to ___________. A. eliminate hysteresis B. minimize brush sparking C. reduce eddy current losses D. compensate for armature reaction
Last Answer : Answer: C
Description : The air gap provided in induction motors should be checked periodically with a feeler gage to detect an unequal air gap and _____________. A. decreased motor magnetizing current B. hysteresis loses C. increased power factor D. mechanical damage to the rotor
Description : Shunt, series, and compound wound motors, are all DC motors designed to operate from _____________. A. constant potential, variable current DC sources B. variable potential, constant current DC ... C. variable potential, variable current DC sources D. constant potential, constant current DC sources
Description : What is the function of the interpoles installed in DC motors? A. To provide greater torque by strengthening the main field. B. To provide sparkless commutation without having to shift the brushes. C. To limit the production of counter-electromotive force. D. To limit the starting surge current.
Description : Across-the-line starters are used with AC motors to provide _____________. A. reduced starting current B. regulated starting current C. high starting torque D. controlled starting acceleration
Description : The alarm system for an engine order telegraph uses small selsyn motors attached to the indicators. The alarm sounds when the rotors are _____________. A. in synchronous position, no current is flowing, ... and the relays are open D. not synchronized, current is flowing, and the relays are closed
Description : Give the relation between current and temperature in motors.
Last Answer : a. Winding temperature is proportional to square of the current. b. 10% increase in current gives 30% increase in temperature. c. 10°C rise in temperature makes 50% life reduced.
Description : As compared to shunt and compound DC motors, the series DC motor will have the highest torque because of its comparatively ____________ at the start. (A) Lower armature resistance. (B) Stronger series field. (C) Fewer series turns. (D) Larger armature current.
Last Answer : (D) Larger armature current.
Last Answer : The standard full-load power factor ratings for synchronous motors are unity or 0.8 leading.
Description : The failure of ball bearings used in electric motors can result from _____________. A. failure to clean the bearing before repacking B. failure to maintain proper alignment C. excess lubrication forcing the bearing full of grease and eliminating all areas of expansion D. all of the above
Description : Autotransformer starters or compensators are sometimes used with polyphase induction motors to _____________. A. reduce the voltage applied to the motor during the starting period B. increase the voltage for ' ... to be either stepped up or down, depending on the application, to ensure full torque
Description : In general, polyphase induction motors can be started on full line voltage by means of ______________. A. compensator starters B. autotransformer starters C. across-the-line starters D. primary-resistor starters
Description : Low horsepower, polyphase, induction motors can be started with full voltage by means of _____________. A. compensator starters B. autotransformer starters C. across-the-line starters D. primary-resistor starters
Description : In induction motors, the length of air gap in kept as small as mechanically possible is order to have (a) low power factor (b) high power factor (c) high over load capacity (d) any of the above
Last Answer : (b) high power factor
Description : Define load equalisation for electric motors. Explain how it is obtained for electric motors.
Last Answer : Define load equalization for electric Motor: There are many types of load which are fluctuating in nature e.g. wood cutting m/c, Rolling mill. Etc. For such type of loads, load equalization is ... increases so cost of cable increases, Hence it is necessary to smooth out load fluctuations on motor.
Last Answer : In D.C. shunt motors as load is reduced the speed will remain almost constant.
Description : Unless it can be shown that a 45°C ambient temperature will not be exceeded, motors within a machinery space must be designed for an ambient temperature of _____________. A. 45°C B. 50°C C. 55°C D. 60°C
Description : As shown in the illustration, the electrical symbol is used to indicate which of the listed types of motors? EL-0054 A. Shunt motor. B. Series motor. C. Compound motor. D. Tri-field motor.
Description : An advantage of DC motors over AC motors is that they _____________. A. are less expensive B. require less maintenance C. offer infinite speed variation D. all of the above
Description : Which of the following is a characteristic of fractional horsepower repulsion start motors? A. They start with a rotating stator field. B. The short circuiting ring is removed from the commutator while ... brushes are removed from the commutator while starting. D. They have a low starting torque.
Description : Electric motors intended for use outside the engine room and boiler room are frequently rated to run at a designed ambient temperature of 40°C. What is the equivalent temperature in degrees Fahrenheit? A. 54.2°F B. 72.0°F C. 104.0°F D. 129.6°F
Description : Electrical failures in motors are caused by the breakdown of insulation, which may be caused by _____________. A. penetration of moisture B. accumulation of dirt C. overheating D. all of the above
Description : Some large A.C. motors are equipped with with heaters. These could be ___________. I. resistance heaters bolted directly to the frame II. low voltage windings embedded in the motor windings A. I only B. II only C. either I or II D. neither I or II
Description : An overload in which of the listed motors will result in the illumination of an indicating light at the propulsion control station alarm panel? A. Fuel pump motor B. Steering motor C. Condensate pump motor D. Forced draft blower motor
Description : When disassembling electric motors for maintenance or overhaul, ________________. A. punch mark frame and end bells for proper assembly B. wrap bearings in lint free cloths if they are to be reused C. tag and store small parts in a box D. all of the above
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 : If a unloaded shunt motor's field were weakened by rheostat resistance or by an open circuit, the motor would _________. A. overspeed due to reduced CEMF B. stop because of low flux C. continue to run at base speed D. slow down and overheat
Description : All of the following items can be used in the maintenance of a D.C. propulsion motor's commutator EXCEPT _______________. A. a canvas wiper B. safety solvent C. abrasive dressing stones D. sandpaper
Description : Routine A.C. motor maintenance should include periodic ______________. A. thermometer readings at normal loads to detect abnormal temperature rises B. inspection of the motor's internals for loose rotor bars ... C. bearing replacement each year using sealed units if available D. all of the above
Description : As shown in the illustration, the D.C. motor's direction of rotation in changed by changing the _________________. EL-0101 A. polarity of the generator field B. direction of three-phase motor rotation C. direction of generator rotation D. polarity of the motor field
Description : Complete maintenance of electrical motors should include periodic checks for machine _____________. A. vibration B. watertight integrity C. speed droop D. reactive power
Description : In the construction of D.C. motors, parts of both the series and shunt fields are wound on the _____________. A. opposite main pole B. rotor core C. interpole D. same main pole
Description : Electrical machinery insulation will break down more rapidly due to _________________. A. low loading of motors and generators B. frequent megger testing C. high temperatures and vibration D. high operating frequencies
Description : Which of the following operating characteristics for DC motors is considered to give high starting torque? A. series B. shunt C. cumulative-compound D. differential-compound
Description : An advantage of DC motors over AC motors is that they _____________. A. are less expensive B. require less maintenance C. can be started across the line D. offer a more effective means of controlling speed
Description : The function of the autotransformers used with the starters of large AC motors is to provide _____________. A. increased voltage for starting B. increased torque for starting C. reduced voltage for starting D. speed control
Description : What is the purpose of each of the 'signal conditioners' (6000F085 / AH170 / F125) shown in the illustration? EL-0094 A. Convert the varying signal from its particular sensor and deliver a ... the 'setpoint module' in order to keep the pressure or temperature at its sensor at set limits.
Description : Most three-phase induction motors of five horsepower or less, are started by _____________. A. autotransformer starters B. resistor starters C. across-the-line starters D. reactor starters
Description : Handheld phase sequence indicators are useful when ________. A. preparing to parallel alternators B. connecting lighting branch circuits C. troubleshooting DC motors D. connecting shore power lines to the ship
Description : When troubleshooting AC motors, a portable growler can be used for locating ____________. A. open field coils B. grounded field coils C. grounded stator coils D. shorted stator coils
Description : Which of the following types of DC motors has its field connected in parallel with its armature? A. Counter EMF B. Shunt C. Salient pole D. Series
Description : Most three-phase induction motors used for driving engine room auxiliaries are started by _____________. A. resistor starters B. across-the-line starters C. impedance starters D. reactor starters