Description : DC Motor Applications in Industries
Last Answer : In spite of wide use of ac supply, dc machines have some advantages compared to ac motors and are used in industries for some applications. Some of the applications where dc motors employed ... , conveyers, heavy planers, for shears and punches, for intermittent high torque loads and air compressors
Description : Give applications of resistance start Induction run motor?
Last Answer : Fans, Lathe machines, blowers, refrigerator , separators, washing machine etc
Description : Write the applications of synchronous motor.
Last Answer : a. Used for power factor improvement in sub-stations and in industries. b. As synchronous condenser c. Used for constant speed applications
Description : What are the applications of synchronous motor?
Last Answer : a. These motors are used in powerhouses, in sub stations for the improvement of power factor by connecting it in parallel to the supply and it is run without load under over excitation of ... many induction motors are installed to improve the power factor. c. Used for constant mechanical loads.
Description : The most suitable servomotor for low power applications is (A) a dc series motor. (B) a dc shunt motor. (C) an ac two-phase induction motor. (D) an ac series motor.
Last Answer : (B) a dc shunt motor.
Description : According to U. S. Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR), the motor controller for a submersible electric motor driven bilge pump should be installed _____________. A. in the shaft alley B. at the submersible bilge pump C. above the uppermost continuous deck D. at the engine room emergency control panel
Last Answer : Answer: C
Description : Which of the following is/are true concerning electric power operated watertight door systems? A. Each motor driven door must use the main bus as its source of power. B. Each distribution panel for ... to permit quick activation of the system. D. Each system must have a separate branch circuit.
Last Answer : Answer: D
Description : To stop the electric motor shown in the illustration, the stop button is depressed, causing ____________. EL-0012 A. coil 'MS' to become de-energized B. contacts 'CR1' and 'MR4' to open C. contacts 'MR1', 'MR2', and 'MR3' to open D. contacts 'MS1', 'MS2', and 'MS3' to open
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
Last Answer : Answer: A
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 : If a small electric motor is imersed in salt water it should be _________. I. washed in fresh water II. dried in an oven A. I only B. II only C. both I and II D. neither I or II
Description : Which of the conditions listed will indicate the need to clean the insulation on the windings of an electric motor? A. Higher than normal operating temperature. B. Excessive vibration at normal speed. C. Sparking at the brushes. D. High megger readings.
Description : A fuse will 'blow' if _____________. A. an electric motor is stopped suddenly by opening a switch B. the flow of current to the protection device is reversed C. the electrical current exceeds the rated value of the fuse D. unequal resistors are connected in parallel
Description : An electrical connection between the wiring of an electric motor and its metal frame is known as a/an _____________. A. eddy current B. ground C. impedance D. flux leakage
Last Answer : Answer: B
Description : Which of the following procedures should be used to maintain a large electric motor during periods of inactivity? A. A thin layer of air-drying varnish should be applied on the windings. B. ... periodically to remove carbon dust. D. Space heaters should be used to prevent condensation of moisture.
Description : If a small electric motor has been submerged in saltwater for a short period of time, you should _____________. A. send it ashore for rewinding B. rinse it with warm freshwater and bake it dry ... and bake with internal heat D. clean it with carbon tetrachloride and blow it out with compressed air
Description : What type of electric motor is commonly used to start small auxiliary diesel engines? A. synchronous B. series C. shunt D. cage
Description : The direction of propeller shaft rotation in a turbo-electric synchronous propulsion drive motor is changed by reversing the _____________. A. polarity of the propulsion motor B. polarity of the propulsion generator C. phase sequence of power to the motor D. phase sequence of power to the generator
Description : The propeller shaft speed in a turbo-electric, synchronous, propulsion drive motor is changed by varying the __________. A. turbine speed B. number of motor poles C. field strength of the generator D. field strength of the motor
Description : You are using a mechanical voltage tester to check the fuses in a three-phase circuit supplying an electric motor. For which of the following reasons must the motor be stopped during the test? A. ... circuit would be indicated by the voltage tester with the circuit energized. D. All of the above.
Description : The amount of mechanical force or torque produced by an electric motor depends on the ________________. A. strength of its magnetic field B. amount of armature current flow C. length of conductor in the field D. all of the above
Description : The primary function of an electric motor is to ___________. A. develop torque B. generate high voltages C. produce a magnetic field D. generate high electrical resistance
Description : The full load torque of an electric motor is the __________. A. minimum torque developed by the motor accelerating from stop to full speed B. turning moment exerted by the motor at rated load ... and frequency D. turning moment exerted by the motor from any rotor angular position at any load
Description : Transformers are used onboard ships with AC generators to _____________. A. change frequency B. increase power output to modulating frequency controllers C. decrease power output to modulating frequency ... D. permit higher voltage for electric motor operation and low voltage for lighting circuits
Description : Which of the listed precautions should be observed before spraying liquid solvent on the insulation of an electric motor? A. Slow the motor down to low speed. B. Disconnect the motor from the power source. C. Secure all ventilation in the area. D. Preheat the insulation to assist in cleaning.
Description : A low-voltage protection circuit is used in electric motor starting equipment to _____________. A. trip circuit contactors when the motor overspeeds due to low voltage B. trip circuit ... voltage without manually resetting D. prevent the motor from restarting automatically on restoration of voltage
Description : Electric strip heaters are used in motor controllers to _____________. A. prevent freezing of movable contacts B. keep the components at their design ambient temperature C. prevent condensation of moisture D. minimize resistance in internal circuits
Description : A delayed-action fuse is most frequently used in which of the listed circuits? A. Lighting circuit B. Motor circuit C. Electric heater circuit D. Radar circuit
Description : The rated temperature rise of an electric motor is the _____________. A. average temperature at any given latitude B. normal temperature rise above the standard ambient temperature at rated load ... D. permissible difference in the ambient temperature of the motor due to existing weather conditions
Description : In an AC synchronous motor electric propulsion plant, propeller speed is controlled by varying the _____________. A. prime mover speed B. electric coupling field strength C. number of energized main motor poles D. propulsion generator field strength
Description : Any electric motor can be constructed to be _____________. A. short proof B. ground proof C. explosion proof D. overload proof
Description : In a diesel electric plant, raising the generator's field excitation will cause the DC propulsion motor to ________. A. increase in speed B. decrease in speed C. affect generator speed only D. affect main motor speed if done in conjunction with higher generator engine speeds
Description : On some diesel-electric ships, the DC propulsion motor will only attain half speed when the generator fields are fully excited. Speeds above this are obtained by _____________. A. rotating brush ... B. raising the generator engine speed C. lowering the generator engine speed D. decreasing excitation
Description : On a vessel with turbo-electric drive, which of the following conditions would indicate that the propulsion motor had dropped out of synchronization with the propulsion generator? A. Excessive ... Tripped main motor interlocks C. Overheated crosstie busses D. Closed contact in the field circuits
Description : On What Principle Electric Motor Works?
Last Answer : The Motor Principle: when a current-carrying conductor is located in an external magnetic field perpendicular to the conductor, the conductor experiences a force perpendicular to itself and to the ... conductor can be used to determine the direction of the force experienced on the conductor.
Description : The eddy current loss in an a-c electric motor is 100 watts at 50 Hz. Its loss at 100 Hz will be (A) 25 watts (B) 59 watts (C) 100 watts (D) 400 watts
Last Answer : (D) 400 watts
Description : Can I use Arduino for custom motor control applications?
Last Answer : Yes, Arduino can be used for custom motor control applications by interfacing with various motor drivers and other components to create custom motor control applications, such as robotics or automation.
Description : State how a DS processor is applicable for motor control applications.
Last Answer : Speed of the AC induction motor can be controlled by varying the input voltage to the motor. This can be achieved by using a DSP kit to produce variable voltage. Variable voltage is produced by ... signals from the DSP are given back to the power module which controls the speed of the motor.
Description : State the modification to be done in dc series motor to work satisfactorily as ac series motor. State applications of ac series motor.
Last Answer : Modifications are necessary in a dc series motor so that it operates satisfactorily on ac supply. The modifications are as follows: 1) AC series motor is built with a few field turns as ... and grinders 5) High speed vacuum cleaners 6) Sewing machines 7) Food processors 8) Drilling machine
Description : List applications of stepper motor.
Last Answer : Applications of Stepper Motor: 1) Computer controlled systems 2) Numerical control of machine tools 3) Tape drives 4) Floppy disc drives 5) Computer printers 6) X-Y plotters 7) ... ) Extruders 21) Engravers 22) Analytical and Medical instruments 23) Embroidery Machines 24) Packaging Machines
Description : State suitable single phase motor for following applications: (i) Table fan (ii) Mixers and Grinders
Last Answer : Application Suitable Single Phase Motor Table Fan 1) Capacitor split phase motor 2) Capacitor start capacitor run motor Mixers and Grinders 1) Universal motor 2) A.C. Series motor
Description : Write two applications of D.C. series motor.
Last Answer : The applications of D.C. series motor: 1. Cranes 2. Hoists 3. Trolley and cars 4. Conveyors 5. For traction work i.e. electric locomotives 6. Elevator 7. Air compressor
Description : State working principle and applications of servo motor.
Last Answer : Working Principle of Servo Motor: Basically servo motor is made up of DC motor, which is controlled by a potentiometer and some gears. Its angle of rotation is controlled by the duration of ... Packaging 6) Woodworking 7) Textiles 8) Printing 9) Robotics 10) Portable drilling 11)Process control
Description : applications of each: i) Universal motor ii) Stepper motor.
Last Answer : i) Applications of Universal motor: 1) portable drills 2) hair dryers 3) grinders 4) mixers 5) table-fans 6) blowers 7) polishers 8) Kitchen appliances ii) Applications of Stepper motor ... 7) robotics 8) CNC machine 9) Control systems 10) Biomedical applications 10) XY recorder 11) plotters
Description : State any four applications of DC shunt motor.
Last Answer : Applications of DC shunt motor: 1) Lathe machines 2) drilling machines 3) milling machines 4) Printing machinery 5) Paper industry 6) centrifugal and reciprocating pumps 7) blowers 8)fans
Description : State two applications of 1) Shaded pole motor 2) Universal motor
Last Answer : (i)Applications of Shaded pole motor: 1. Small fans 2. Toy motors 3. Hair dryers 4. Ventilators 5. Electric clocks 6. Record players 7. Motorized valves 8. Gramophones 9. Photocopying ... 5. Portable Drilling Machines 6. Electric Shavers 7. Mechanical computing Machines 8. Machine Tools etc.
Description : Draw and explain working of universal motor. Give two applications of universal motor.
Last Answer : Figure of Universal motor: Operation of universal motor on A.C. and D.C. supply: *A universal motor works on either DC or single phase AC supply. When the universal motor is ... , regardless of AC or DC supply, universal motor works on the same principle that DC series motor works.
Description : State any four applications of 3 phase induction motor.
Last Answer : Applications of 3 Phase Induction Motor: 1) Lathes 2) Flour mills 3) Grinders 4) Centrifugal pumps 5) Drilling machines 6) Laundry washing machines 7) Wood working machines 8) Blowers 9 ... industries 38) For generators 39) Driving line shafts 40) For practical purposes in educational institutes.
Description : State any two applications of brushless DC motor.
Last Answer : 1) Synthetic fibre drawing works. 2) Turn table drives in record players. 3) Spindle drives in hard disk circuits. 4) Computer peripheral equipments as plotters etc. 5) Gyroscope motors. 6) Biomedical machines as heart pumps.
Description : For very low speed and high power applications the best suited ac motor is:
Last Answer : For very low speed and high power applications the best suited ac motor is: synchronous motor