Description : A single-phase induction motor having a relatively high starting torque, is the ___________. A. shaded pole motor B. wound-rotor motor C. capacitor-start motor D. resistance-start motor
Last Answer : Answer: C
Description : In the illustrated device, the part labeled '1A' _________. EL-0001 A. are start and run windings for a single phase shaded pole induction motor B. is the stator for a polyphase induction ... armature for a squirrel cage rotor motor D. are direct current shunt field windings for a universal motor
Last Answer : Answer: B
Description : A shaded-pole motor is a ____________. A. synchronous motor B. three-phase induction motor C. compound-wound motor D. single-phase induction motor
Last Answer : Answer: D
Description : Why shaded-pole single phase induction motor does not need any special starting technique like capacitors and auxiliary winding etc.
Last Answer : Because it is inherently self started motor. The construction of the poles is such that they give a sweep to the magnetic flux and motor starts rotating.
Description : What type of rotor is used in split-phase motors? A. Drum B. Salient pole C. Squirrel-cage D. Wound-rotor
Last Answer : In a shaded pole single-phase motor, the revolving field is produced by the use of shading coils.
Description : The main purpose of the auxiliary winding on a split-phase, single-phase motor is to _____________. A. limit the starting voltage B. increase the starting current C. start the motor D. keep the motor running in the event the main winding should fail
Description : A four-pole induction motor, operating on three-phase 60 cycle current will operate at approximately ___________. A. 850 RPM B. 1,150 RPM C. 1,750 RPM D. 3,550 RPM
Description : The variable resistance placed in the rotor circuit of a wound-rotor induction motor provides for __________. A. speed control B. frequency control C. voltage control D. use as a split-phase motor
Last Answer : Answer: A
Description : In a series wound motor, the current passing through the field windings is also passing through the _____________. A. armature B. shunt field C. reactance comparator D. laminations
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 size of shaded-pole motor?
Last Answer : These are usually built in small fractional H.P, not exceed 1/4 H.P.
Description : what is the application of shaded pole induction motor?
Last Answer : Because of its small starting torque, it is generally used for small fans, toys, instruments, hair driers, tape recorder, advertising display, ventilators, electric clock etc.
Description : What is the principle of operation of shaded-pole induction motor?
Last Answer : A shaded-pole motor is basically a small single-phase squirrel cage motor in which the starting winding is composed of short-circuited copper ring (called shading coil) surrounding one-third of each pole ... rotating magnetic field. As a result, the rotor is set in motion due to induction principle.
Description : In which direction does a shaded pole motor run?
Last Answer : The rotor starts rotation in the direction from unshaded part to the shaded part.
Description : what do you mean by shaded pole motor?
Last Answer : These motor have projected pole with 1/3 pole part rapped with a copper strip. This portion of the pole is called shaped part of the pole because of this a revolving field is set up in the Stator and torque is developed.
Description : The direction of rotation of hysteresis motor is reversed by (A) Shift shaded pole with respect to main pole (B) Reversing supply lead (C) Either A or B (D) Neither A nor B
Last Answer : Ans: A This motor used single phase, 50Hz supply and stator has two windings. These are connected continuously from starting to running.
Last Answer : Locked rotor current of a shaded pole motor is slightly more than full load current.
Description : When three-phase AC power is supplied to the device shown in the illustration, the output will be _____________. EL-0063 A. single-phase AC B. split-phase AC C. three-phase DC D. unidirectional DC
Description : In the illustration, the assembly labeled 2 is a ________. EL-0001 A. wound rotor and shaft for a single phase induction motor B. conduction rotor and shaft for a polyphase induction motor C. ... cage rotor and shaft for a polyphase motor D. squirrel cage rotor for a single phase induction motor
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 : A 4 pole lap wound dc shunt motor rotates at the speed of 1500 rpm, has a flux of 0.4 mWb and the total number of conductors are 1000. What is the value of emf? (A) 100 Volts. (B) 0.1 Volts. (C) 1 Volts. (D) 10 Volts.
Last Answer : Ans: D Given N = 1500 rpm, Φ = 0.4 mWb, Z = 1000, P = 4, & A= 4 Therefore, Eb = NΦPZ / 60 A = 1500 x 0.4 x 4 x 1000 x 10^-3 / 60 x 4 = 60/6 = 10 volts
Description : In the illustrated motor controller circuit, which statment is true? EL-0023 A. The high and low speed lights operate at less than line voltage with a resistor in series. B. This controller can be ... . The wattage of the high speed light must be greater than the wattage of the low speed light.
Description : The rotor slots of a repulsion-type motor are generally skewed (placed nonparallel to the rotor axis) to _________. A. produce a constant starting torque B. permit a greater air gap with the starter C. permit a smaller air gap with the starter D. reduce eddy current losses
Description : What is the main function in the use of a capacitor for starting a single phase motor? A. Reduce radio interference B. Split the phase to establish a rotating magnetic field C. Reduce the phase angle D. Prolong the life of the starting contacts
Description : If there is a reduction in the normally supplied frequency to a 120/240 volt, threephase AC current motor from 60 hertz to 55 hertz, the motor would _____________. A. run at a slower speed B. operate at a lower current C. overheat D. trip off the line
Description : A ceiling fan uses (A) split-phase motor. (B) capacitor start and capacitor run motor. (C) universal motor. (D) capacitor start motor.
Last Answer : Ans: D To give starting torque and to maintain speed.
Description : In a capacitor start single-phase induction motor, the capacitor is connected (A) in series with main winding. (B) in series with auxiliary winding. (C) in series with both the windings. (D) in parallel with auxiliary winding.
Last Answer : Ans: B To make single phase motor self start. We split the phases at 90 degree. Hence, motor behaves like a two phase motor.
Description : With a neat sketch give the working of shaded pole induction motor.
Last Answer : Explanation: It has squirrel cage rotor and salient pole stator. The stator poles are shaded partially by short circuited conductor band to create the phase difference between the fluxes emerging from shaded ... rotating magnetic field in the air-gap and torque is exerted on the squirrel cage rotor.
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 : A shaded pole induction motor does not have the advantage of (a) Rugged construction (b) Low initial as well as maintenance cost (c) High starting torque (d) Comparatively small starting current
Last Answer : c. high starting torque
Last Answer : The shaded pole motor is used for low starting torque.
Last Answer : In case of a shaded pole motor the direction of rotation of the motor is from main pole to shaded pole.
Last Answer : A shaded pole motor can be used for toys, hair dryers, circulators etc.
Last Answer : In a shaded pole motor, the shading coil usually consist of a single turn of heavy copper wire which is short-circuited and carries only induced current.
Description : Uneven wear of the commutator surface on a direct current propulsion motor can be caused by _____________. A. rapid change in load B. excessive operation at light load C. incorrect brush staggering D. unequal pole spacing
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.
Description : Which of the following procedures should be used to determine the load of a threephase, delta wound, AC generator? A. Multiply the amperage in one phase by three. B. Divide the total amperage in all ... square root of three. D. Divide the total amperage in all phases by the square root of three.
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 : The frequency of the rotor current in a 3 phase 50 Hz, 4 pole induction motor at full load speed is about (A) 50 Hz. (B) 20 Hz. (C) 2 Hz. (D) Zero.
Last Answer : (C) 2 Hz.
Description : To reverse the direction of rotation of a three-phase AC induction motor, do one of the following: w) reverse any two of the three-phase connections x) change the frequency of the applied AC power y) operate the motor below the stall torque at very high slip z) none of the above
Last Answer : ANSWER: W -- REVERSE ANY TWO OF THE THREE-PHASE CONNECTIONS
Description : The electrical diagram shown in the illustration represents a ___________. EL-0054 A. series-wound motor B. shunt-wound motor C. compound-wound motor D. flat-compounded motor
Description : A series wound DC motor has its armature and field connected in series with a resistor. When the motor is disconnected from its power supply, this motor will exemplify __________. A. the ... the proper connections for an automatic strip heater C. a reversing controller circuit D. dynamic braking
Description : The speed of a series wound winch motor is controlled by ____________. A. varying the voltage applied to the motor B. the weight of the load on the cargo boom C. overcurrent protection devices in the motor D. a hydraulic speed-limiting governor
Description : A stepper motor is (A) a dc motor. (B) a single-phase ac motor. (C) a multi-phase motor. (D) a two phase motor.
Last Answer : Ans: D Stepper motor works on 1-phase-ON or 2-phase –ON modes of operation
Description : Which of the listed conditions will occur if the polarity of the field poles and the direction of current to the brushes of a DC motor were both reversed? A. The motor would not start. ... direction of rotation of the armature would be unchanged. D. The field pole windings would become overheated.
Description : Which of the following statements describes what will happen when both the polarity of the field poles, and the direction of current to the brushes of a DC motor are reversed? A. The motor will ... of rotation of the armature will remain the same. D. The field pole windings will become overheated.
Description : In the illustrated ground detection system with a ground on phase A, if the switch is opened __________. EL-0009 A. lamp A will dim or go out depending on the severity of the ground B. all three ... lamp A will be brighter D. lamp A will start flickering if the ground is in an AC induction motor
Description : The prime mover of an AC two pole main propulsion generator drives the generator at 3600 RPM. If the main propulsion motor has 80 poles, what will be the propeller speed? A. 45 RPM B. 80 RPM C. 90 RPM D. 180 RPM
Description : What will be the frequency of a three-phase, six pole, AC generator operating at 1800 revolutions per minute? A. 60 hertz B. 90 hertz C. 120 hertz D. 180 hertz