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
Last Answer : Answer: C
Description : When troubleshooting a magnetic controller, it is found that the contacts are welded together. The most probable cause is _____________. A. excessive operation at low load B. high ambient temperature C. low voltage on the operating coil D. high voltage on the operating coil
Description : Which of the following describes the action when the handle is moved to the start position of a drum-type motor controller used with a compound motor? A. Full current is supplied to the shunt field, ... armature. D. Reduced line current is supplied to the shunt field, series field, and armature.
Description : Which of the following statments is true of the illustrated motor controller? EL-0023 A. The low speed is used for starting the motor and when the controller automaticly shifts to High speed. B. The HOL relay ... D. If the overload relay opens for high speed the motor can still be run in low speed.
Last Answer : Answer: D
Description : Magnetic controller contacts may become welded together during operating conditions as a result of _____________. A. high spring pressure B. high ambient temperature C. an open coil D. low voltage on operating coil
Description : A shading coil used in an AC magnetic controller, functions to _____________. A. reduce vibration and noise in the contactor B. prevent flux buildup in the operating coil C. eliminate arcing when the contacts close D. energize the operating coil and 'pull in' the contacts
Last Answer : Answer: A
Description : Motor starter or controller contacts may become welded together if the contacts _____________. A. open too quickly and arc B. close under excessive pressure C. open or close too quickly D. close under excessive starting current
Description : The pitting of controller contacts can be caused by _____________. A. excessive spring pressure B. insufficient contact pressure C. continuous motor overload D. all of the above
Last Answer : Answer: B
Description : Motor controller or starter contacts may become pitted and welded together if the contacts _____________. A. open under loaded conditions B. close slowly with light pressure C. open too quickly and arc D. close quickly with proportionate pressure
Description : The true power indicated by a wattmeter depends on the current flow through the load, the magnitude of the potential across the load, and the _____________. A. power factor of the load B. angle of coil displacement C. inertia of the movable coil D. high resistance from the load
Description : Automatic voltage regulators provided on switchboards function to _____________. A. regulate the AC load on the generator B. protect the switchboard from high voltage C. govern prime mover speed to control voltage D. vary the field excitation to the generators
Description : When an operating motor is connected to the controller shown in the illustration, the a path of current flow through the circuit is ____________. EL-0010 A. 'L1', stop button, start button, coil 'CR', 'L2' B. 'L1' ... L2' D. 'L1', stop button, start button, 'CR' contact, 'M' contact, 'CR' coil, 'L2'
Description : Two AC generators of the same capacity are operating in parallel. One with a zero speed droop setting and the other with a 5% speed droop. If its capacity is not exceeded, the unit whose ... B. maintain the frequency of the system C. have poor sensitivity characteristics D. have poor power response
Description : The main difference between a motor control circuit containing low voltage protection and low voltage release is that the latter contains _____________. A. a magnetic operating coil B. normally open line contacts C. thermal-overload protection D. a momentary-contact start button
Description : Excessive heat in an operating motor controller can result from _____________. A. a closed starter contact B. loose connections C. missing arc chutes D. low motor starting torque
Description : The speed of a three-phase squirrel-cage induction-type motor operating in a fixed frequency system is varied by changing the _____________. A. number of phases to the motor B. number of stator poles C. locked rotor current D. resistance of the rotor winding
Description : Ambient temperature is the _____________. A. amount of temperature rise with no load B. amount of temperature developed by an operating motor C. temperature of the compartment where the motor is located D. normal operating temperature, less the room temperature
Description : Ambient temperature is the _____________. A. amount of temperature rise with no load B. temperature of the compartment where the motor is located C. normal operating temperature, less the room temperature D. amount of temperature developed by an operating motor
Description : The devices marked 'T' in the illustration are _____________. EL-0080 A. trouble alarm units whose contacts activate when problems arise either on starting or stopping of the motor B. topping ... contactor parts whose contacts start and stop the defrosting cycle of the compressor driven by the motor
Description : Complete controller maintenance includes _____________. A. periodic testing of protective devices B. checking for loose or worn contacts and weak springs C. maintaining a sufficient supply of spare parts D. all of the above
Description : If a magnetic controller contactor fails to pick up when the coil voltage is applied to the contactor coil, the cause may be _____________. A. overload B. misalignment of the affected contactor contacts C. low spring pressure D. an open contactor coil
Description : A loud buzzing noise at the contacts of a magnetic controller could indicate _____________. A. weak contact spring pressure B. misalignment of the magnet faces C. excessive line current D. mechanical binding
Description : Magnetic controller contacts may become welded together during operation because of _____________. A. excessive magnetic gap B. low contact pressure C. an open coil D. excessive ambient temperature
Description : If a magnetic controller relay fails to drop out when the coil voltage is removed from the relay, the probable cause may be _____________. A. excessive spring tension B. overvoltage C. excessive current D. welded contacts
Description : Burning of controller contacts, when opening, is prevented by _____________. A. coating the contact surfaces lightly with petroleum jelly B. magnetic blowout coils C. an overvoltage release D. an overcurrent release
Description : Magnetic controller contacts may become welded together during operation due to _____________. A. an open coil B. low contact pressure C. excessive ambient temperature D. excessive magnetic gap
Description : Motor controllers are seldom troubled with grounds because _____________. A. the auxiliary contacts have a high resistance connection B. the contactors and relays are mounted on a nonconducting panel ... individual series-connected units D. there are separate switches for the motor and the control
Description : The purpose of the 'heater resistors' for the winch circuit shown in the illustration is to _______________. EL-0102 A. limit the current in the heater circuit B. dispel moisture in the ' ... panel C. keep the winch brake housing below the dew point D. maintain winch motor operating temperature
Description : If you hear a loud buzzing noise coming from a magnetic motor controller, you should ____________. A. assume that the motor is operating at a full load B. assume that the controller is operating normally C. ... of the problem D. feel the outside of the casing with your hand to see if it is hot
Description : Controller contacts should be routinely cleaned by ________. A. blowing with compressed air B. filing with a bastard file C. wiping with a clean dry cloth D. dressing with crocus cloth
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
Description : In the illustrated motor controller, the motor fails to start. A voltmeter reading between 1 and 6 reads line voltage, while the voltmeter reading between 2 and 6 reads 0 VAC. The problem is __________. EL- ... in the 'M' coil, 'Ma' contact/start switch or overload contacts D. fuse '10a' is blown
Description : If the contacts of a motor starter or controller fail to drop out when the 'stop' button is depressed the ____________. A. contacts are carrying excessive current B. contacts have become welded together C. shading coil is broken D. shading coil is loose
Description : If the line voltage to the controller shown in the illustration is 440 volts, what voltage is applied across the motor when contacts 'S' close? EL-0080 A. 110 volts B. 220 volts C. 440 volts D. 660 volts
Description : The true power indicated by the pointer movement of a wattmeter depends on the current flow through the load, the magnitude of the potential across the load, and the ____________. A. power factor of the ... B. angle of coil displacement C. inertia of the movable coil D. high resistance from the load
Description : As shown in the illustration, the circuit which 'shapes' the linear output of the thrust lever so that the steady-state ship speed is linear with respect to that lever's setting is the _____________. EL-0095 A. 'pitch controller' B. 'error amplifier' C. 'function generator' D. 'servo amplifier'
Description : As a general rule, the first troubleshooting action to be taken in checking faulty electric control devices is to _____________. A. draw a one line diagram of the circuitry B. test all fuses and measure the line voltage C. take megger readings D. insulate the apparatus from ground
Description : When the operating handle is in the 'off' position, which master switch contacts for the winch shown in the illustration are closed? EL-0102 A. 'MS-DB & OL' B. 'MS-3, 5, 6, 7, & 8' C. 'MS-LVa & OL' D. 'MS-3, 7 & Reset'
Description : To check the three line fuses of a three-phase system consisting of a three-phase motor, you must _____________. A. place the starter in the 'stop' position B. make sure the motor is operating at full ... leads across the 'hot' ends of the fuses D. place the leads across the bottom ends of the fuses
Description : Motor name plate data includes '°°C rise'. This indicates the _____________. A. actual running temperature of the winding from no load to full load B. permissible temperature rise ... above normal full load operating temperature D. maximum allowable temperature rise for continuous no load service
Description : Moving the rheostat handle shown in the illustration, that is used to control a DC generator, towards the 'raise' direction will increase the _____________. EL-0030 A. field resistance B. armature resistance C. armature speed D. line voltage
Description : The purpose of resistor bank 'R1-R5' in the winch circuit shown in the illustration is to ______________. EL-0102 A. limit armature current in lower and 'series field' current in hoist to ... required speeds D. regulate the strength of the brake solenoid 'B1-B2' in both directions of operation
Description : In the illustrated motor, roller bearings are used because __________. EL-0001 A. of their ability to absorb moderate thrust loads B. they electrically insulate the rotor from the frame reducing ... clearance between the rotor and stator is generally as close as mechanical tolerance will permit
Description : The 'function generator' of the control circuit illustrated _______________. EL-0095 A. can be programmed to produce a non-linear output for a linear input depending on operating conditions B. is used for ... which or how many engines are needed for a required vessel speed D. all of the above
Description : The speed of a wound-rotor induction motor _____________. A. will be fixed by the number of field poles B. can be varied by a rheostat-type control C. can only be synchronous speed at full load D. can only attain synchronous speed at no load
Description : The speed of a multi-speed, squirrel-cage, induction motor operating in a fixed frequency system can be changed by _____________. A. reconnecting stator windings for different numbers of poles B. ... sequence of the applied voltage D. reconnecting the stator so that no poles have the same polarity
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
Description : A motor controller contains three selector push buttons labeled 'start', 'jog', and 'stop'. When the 'jog' button is pushed, the motor _____________. A. will run continuously after the 'jog' button is ... 'jog' and 'start' buttons are pushed D. will not stop unless the 'stop' button is pushed
Description : RC time constant characteristics, as shown in the illustration, are important in _____________. EL-0086 A. bridge rectifiers for alternator excitation B. timing and pulse shaping circuits C. transistor power amplifier biasing D. motor controller overload protection
Description : Indicate how you will select the limit switch contacts for indication and for cutting the supply to the motor?
Last Answer : For cutting off the supply to the motor normally closed (NC) contacts of limit switch (LS) should be wired in series with interposing relay coil of respective direction of the valve so that when ... should remain NC only and vice-versa. So for close direction NC contact of close direction