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
Last Answer : Answer: C
Description : If field excitation is suddenly lost to an alternator operating in parallel, that alternator will _____________. A. supply excessive current to the bus B. operate at the same load, but with reduced voltage C. lose its load and tend to overspeed D. become overloaded and slow down
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 : Which of the following statements concerning a simple parallel resistance circuit is correct? A. The voltage drop across each resistor is the same. B. The total current flow equals the reciprocal ... resistances. D. The total voltage equals the sum of the individual voltages across each resistance.
Last Answer : Answer: A
Description : In the illustration, the component VR2 on the A1 AMPLIFIER MODULE is _________. EL-0060 A. a zener diode to regulate the +9 volt power supply from common B. a variable resistor diode to control the output to terminal ... 2 at 9.1 volts DC D. a tunnel diode with a breakdown voltage of 6.6 Volts DC
Description : In the illustration, the component VR1 on the A1 AMPLIFIER MODULE is _________. EL-0060 A. a zener diode to regulate the +9 volt power supply from common B. a variable resistor diode to control the output to ... terminal 9 at 6.6 volts DC D. a tunnel diode with a breakdown voltage of 6.6 Volts DC
Description : In the illustration, the component VR1 on the A1A1 PCB is _________. EL-0060 A. a zener diode to regulate the +9 volt power supply B. a variable resistor diode to control the output to terminal 9 that controls ... terminal 9 at 6.6 volts DC D. a tunnel diode with a breakdown voltage of 6.6 Volts DC
Description : One of the generator bearing shells is generally insulated from the end housing in order to prevent _____________. A. rapid brush wear B. residual magnetism leak off C. excessive field winding heat D. circulation of shaft currents
Last Answer : Answer: D
Description : Capacitors are used on the output of the power supply in today's consoles to _____________. A. filter out 'ripple' B. prevent overloads C. act as a permanent load D. decrease the average value of the output voltage
Description : Equalization of the power factors of two alternators operating in parallel is accomplished _____________. A. manually, by adjusting the governor controls B. automatically, by automatic voltage regulators ... the output of current transformers D. automatically, by the designed action of the governors
Last Answer : Answer: B
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 : The most inefficient method of voltage reduction, from the standpoint of power loss, even when placed in series with the load, is the use of a/an ____________. A. capacitor B. inductor C. resistor D. transistor
Description : The most practical way to control the voltage output of an AC generator is to vary the _____________. A. number of windings B. speed of the rotating field C. strength of the rotating magnetic field D. power factor of the load
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 : The most inefficient method of voltage reduction from the stand point of power loss, is a/an _____________. A. capacitor in series with the load B. inductor in series with the load C. capacitor and inductor in series with the load D. resistor in series with the load
Last Answer : Req= (1/1200 +1/560 + 1/2.1)^-1 = 2.1 ohms RT= 2.1 + 7.8 = 9.9 ohms IT = V/R = 24/9.9 = 2.4 A Veq= R I = 2.1 2 ... 7.8 = 12.096 w = 44.928 w _________________________________________ By: Ellis-Junior Kamatjipose [email protected]
Description : Consider the following statements: Air vessels are fitted on the suction and delivery sides of a reciprocating pump to 1. Achieve higher speed without separation. 2. Reduce work in overcoming frictional resistance. 3. Avoid excessive vibration ... 2 & 3 only (c) 2, 3 & 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 & 4
Last Answer : (d) 1, 2, 3 & 4
Description : A change in field excitation of an alternator operating in parallel will cause a change in its _____________. A. alternator frequency B. kilowatt load C. voltage output D. all of the above
Description : In an alternating current electrical system, a low system power factor is a direct sign of _____________. A. wasted energy B. efficient operation C. a short in the exciter field windings D. an excessive number of minor system grounds
Description : Upon failure of the normal power supply, the emergency generator is placed on the line by the _____________. A. bus tie feeder B. automatic bus transfer device C. line connection feeder D. power failure alarm bus
Description : Upon failure of the normal power supply, the emergency generator is placed on the line by the _____________. A. main bus tie feeder B. automatic bus transfer device C. line connection feeder D. power failure alarm bus
Description : Why is it desirable to operate paralleled AC generators at the same power factor? A. Circulating currents are kept to a minimum. B. Field excitation losses are kept to a minimum. C. Generator ... will have a lesser tendency to hunt. D. Because a power factor increase will decrease kilowatt output.
Description : When a resistor is used as a shunt and is connected in parallel with a meter movement coil, it will provide _____________. A. a measurement of circuit resistance B. an increased accuracy of approximately 1.5 percent C. an extended meter range D. none of the above
Description : The total voltage of a series circuit is the _____________. A. sum of the individual voltage drops B. total resistance divided by the total current C. sum of the individual currents multiplied by the number of resistors D. total current divided by the total resistance
Description : If two AC generators have just been placed in parallel, the true power load is initially distributed evenly by _____________. A. a balance coil B. changing field excitation C. adjusting the governor control settings D. a rheostat
Description : A burned-out LED should be indicated by _____________. A. excessive output B. a slight glow in the crystal C. excessive illumination D. no illumination
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 : The conversion of the throttle command voltage to the signal necessary to achieve the desired shaft RPM is accomplished by the _____________. A. ahead or astern function generator of the ... circuit C. operational amplifiers in the autorotation circuit D. long time constant amplifier circuit
Description : Two alternators rated are 200 KW at 4% regulation, 400 KW 5% regulation operating in parallel at 50HZ , when supply 600 KW the new frequency is a) 50 b) 49 c) 51.3 d) 47.7
Last Answer : Ans: 47.7
Description : If an AC generator experiences voltage failure, the cause may be _____________. A. an open in the field circuit B. the brushes shifting out of the neutral plane C. excessive locked-rotor current D. a rotating slip ring
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 : A transformer has negative voltage regulation when its load power factor is- (a) Zero (b) Unity (c) Leading (d) Lagging
Last Answer : Ans: C
Description : A two-winding single phase transformer has a voltage regulation of 4.5% at full-load and unity power-factor. At full-load and 0.80 power-factor lagging load the voltage regulation will be (A) 4.5%. (B) less than 4.5%. (C) more than 4.5%. (D) 4.5% or more than 4.5%.
Last Answer : (C) more than 4.5%.
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
Description : Which of the following statements is true concerning simple parallel resistance circuits? A. The total current flow equals the sum of the individual currents. B. The total current flow equals the ... resistance. D. The total voltage equals the sum of the individual voltages across each resistance.
Description : Basic operating characteristics of the operational amplifier such as gain and stability are the function of its _____________. A. differential input stage B. power output stage C. feedback circuit D. supply voltages
Description : Inductance is the property of an electric circuit that _____________. A. opposes any change in the applied voltage B. opposes any change in the current flow through the circuit C. aids any changes in the applied voltage D. aids any changes in the current through the circuit
Description : The KW load is evenly distributed between two alternators just placed in parallel by adjusting _____________. A. a balance coil B. the governor settings C. the field excitation D. a rheostat
Description : AC and DC generators are similar in that they _____________. A. both generate alternating voltages B. both rectify the voltage before delivery C. are constructed at the same physical size for the same kilowatt rating D. both supply three-phase power
Description : Silicon diodes designed for a specific reverse breakdown voltage, become useful as an electronic power supply voltage regulator, called _____________. A. tunnel diodes B. hot-carrier diodes C. compensating diodes D. Zener diodes
Description : Load regulation is a measure of a power supplies ability keep a constant output under conditions of changing A) Line voltage B) Current demand C) Temperature D) Oscillator frequency.
Last Answer : A) Line voltage
Description : Which of the following statements is true regarding the illustrated circuit? El-0069 A. This full wave bridge should never be used aboard ship because the ground on lead 'A' will show on ... be direct current suitable for electronic circuits requiring voltage regulation. D. All the above are true.
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 : One of the generator or motor bearings is generally insulated from the end housing in order to prevent ________. A. rapid brush wear B. current leakage from the shaft C. excessive field winding heat D. circulation of shaft currents induced in the machine's frame
Description : Indicate the false statement. Noise figure is defined as A. the ratio of the S/N power supplied at the input terminal of a receiver or amplifier to the S/N power supplied to the output or ... under test, both working at the same temperature over the same bandwidth and fed from the same source
Last Answer : C. an unwanted form of energy tending to interfere with the proper and easy reception and reproduction of wanted signals
Description : The division of the kilowatt load between two AC generators operating in parallel is controlled by the settings and characteristics of the _____________. A. voltage regulators B. field rheostats C. reverse power relays D. prime mover governors
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 : A constant output voltage from an AC generator is maintained by the _____________. A. prime mover governor B. exciter generator C. voltage regulator D. reverse power relay
Description : A semiconductor that decreases in resistance with an increase in temperature is known as a _____________. A. resistor B. thermistor C. diode D. thermopile
Description : If the excitation of an alternator operating in parallel is decreased below normal, its _____________. A. power factor will change in the lagging direction B. power factor will change in the leading direction C. ampere load will be greatly increased D. kilowatt load will be greatly decreased