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
Last Answer : Answer: C
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 : 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 : 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 : 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
Last Answer : Answer: B
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
Last Answer : Answer: A
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 most common source of excitation for synchronous motors is a/an _____________. A. low voltage battery B. motor attenuator set C. DC exciter generator D. AC supply
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 : Complete maintenance of electrical motors should include periodic checks for machine _____________. A. vibration B. watertight integrity C. speed droop D. reactive power
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 : The most practical method of controlling the RPM of a step-speed AC motor is to _____________. A. change input voltage B. vary the number of poles C. vary power factor D. change the number of brushes
Description : A short in the shunt field of a DC motor is best located by _____________. A. visual inspection of the commutator B. applying AC voltage to each field coil and measuring the voltage drop across ... using a growler and hacksaw blade D. isolating each coil from the others and using a megohmmeter
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 : 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 : An operating characteristic appearing on the name plates of shipboard AC motors is _____________. A. the type of winding B. input kilowatts C. temperature rise D. locked rotor torque
Description : The simplest method of controlling the terminal voltage of compound-wound DC generator is with a _____________. A. hand-operated field rheostat connected in series with the shunt field circuit B. ... in series with the load D. balance coil diverting neutral current through the shunt field
Description : The most common source of excitation for synchronous motors is a/an ______________. A. stepup transformer B. half-wave rectifier C. DC supply D. AC supply
Description : What Are The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Ac, Dc Motors?
Last Answer : Advantages of AC Motors: Low cost, long life, high efficiency, large ratings available (to 1 MW or more), large number of standardized types. Disadvantages of AC Motors: Starting inrush current ... DC Motors: Some can be costly, Require a controller, Higher initial cost, Requires a controller.
Description : The advantage of AC over DC is that (a) it contains more electrical energy (b) it is free from voltage fluctuations (c) it generation costs much less (d) it can be transmitted over long distances with minimum power loss
Last Answer : Ans:(d)
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 : 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 : 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 : A DC generator is used to supply direct current in order to maintain an AC generator field and is known as a/an _____________. A. rotor B. stator C. exciter D. armature
Description : The voltage output of an AC generator is accurately controlled by _____________. A. changing the sensitivity of the prime mover to large changes in voltage B. varying the reluctance of the air gap C. varying the DC exciter voltage D. shorting out part of the armature windings
Description : The electrical supply applied to the anodes shown in the illustration is _____________. EL-0090 A. low voltage, high current DC B. low voltage, high current AC C. high voltage, low current DC D. high voltage, low current AC
Description : The purpose of DC generator brushes is to _____________. A. neutralize armature reaction B. conduct electric current to an outside circuit C. convert DC current to AC current D. provide excitation to a DC generator
Description : The output voltage of a three-phase alternator is regulated by the _____________. A. AC voltage to the armature B. AC voltage to the field C. DC voltage to the armature D. DC voltage to the field
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 : When paralleling two AC generators, the frequency (cycles) of the incoming generator, just prior to closing the circuit breaker, should be _____________. A. slightly less than the frequency of the generator on ... C. slightly more than the frequency of the generator on the line 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 : In an AC generator, direct current from a separate source is passed through the windings of the rotor _____________. A. by means of slip rings and brushes B. by means of a commutator C. by means of rotating bar magnet D. to minimize the danger of arc over
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 : You are attempting to parallel two AC generators and the synchroscope pointer is revolving slowly in the fast direction. You should _____________. A. use the governor control switch to adjust the incoming ... the 0° position D. use the field rheostat to adjust the speed of the incoming machine
Description : A variable shunt, connected across the series field coils of a DC compound wound generator, to permit adjustment of the degree of compounding, is called a _____________. A. divider B. diverter C. converter D. rheostat
Description : Prior to closing the breaker when paralleling two AC generators, the recommended practice is to have the frequency of the incoming machine _____________. A. slightly less than the line frequency B. the same as the line frequency C. slightly greater than the line frequency D. all of the above
Description : In order to determine whether or not 'fuse 2' shown in the illustration is defective, you should connect the voltage tester leads across points _____________. EL-0062 A. AC B. AD C. BC D. BD
Description : In order to determine whether or not 'Fuse 1', shown in the illustration is defective, you should connect the voltage tester leads across points _____________. EL-0062 A. AC B. AD C. BC D. BD
Description : Nickel-cadmium storage batteries are superior to lead-acid batteries because they __________. A. put out higher voltages and require no maintenance B. can remain idle and keep a full charge for a long time C. need fewer cells in series and use less mounting space D. all of the above
Description : Nickel-cadmium batteries are superior to lead-acid batteries at high discharge rates because they _______________. A. deliver a large amount of power and can be recharged in a shorter time B. need ... less mounting space C. have higher output voltages and require no maintenance D. all of the above
Description : The standard method of controlling the output voltage of a 440 volt, 60 Hz, AC generator is accomplished by adjusting the ____________. A. prime mover speed droop B. number of poles C. alternator field excitation D. load on the alternator
Description : Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) require that each alternating current generator arranged for parallel operation shall be provided with _____________. A. more than one means of excitation B. individual circuit fuses C. a high back-pressure trip D. a reverse-power trip
Description : The torque produced by a DC motor armature is the product of the force acting at the armature surface multiplied by _____________. A. work done by the armature in one revolution B. effective ... arm at the center of rotation of the armature D. perpendicular distance to its center of rotation
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 : Stepper motors are_____ A. AC motors B. DC motors C. Electromagnets D. None of above
Last Answer : B. DC motors
Description : Why are DC motors used in trains and not AC motors ?
Last Answer : The reason is torque. torque is inversely proportional to speed..i.e when th knowe train comes to rest position to motion.. initial speed is zero..so it requires high starting torque for ... current will flow through field and armature coils then maximum torque is available at the intial condition.
Description : Which of the following motors can run on both AC and DC? A) Universal motor B) Dual wattage motor C) Flexible motor D) All the above
Last Answer : Which of the following motors can run on both AC and DC? A) Universal motor B) Dual wattage motor C) Flexible motor D) All the above
Last Answer : Ac motor required AC power supply while DC motor required DC power supply. AC motor do not have commutator and DC motor have commutator. Speed of Ac motor can be varied by ... or three phase but DC motor can only be single phase.
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