Description : In order to safely carry out repairs to a generator circuit breaker, it must be isolated from the bus. This is accomplished by opening the _____________. A. reverse power relay B. bus disconnect link C. generator bus fuse connections D. power directional relay
Last Answer : Answer: B
Description : A shore power circuit breaker should be closed only _____________. A. when the ship's generators have been directly paralleled to those on shore B. in a shipyard C. if a quick disconnect coupling is used D. when the ship's generators have been removed from the bus
Last Answer : Answer: D
Description : Voltage failure of an AC generator may be caused by ____________. A. failure of the exciter generator B. a tripped bus circuit breaker C. high mica segments on the stator bus bar D. excessive prime mover speed
Last Answer : Answer: A
Description : In an emergency, the fastest way to interrupt power and stop the winch shown in the illustration is for the ____________. EL-0102 A. mate to open the disconnect switch at 'L1' and 'L2' B. ... watch engineer to open the winch circuit breaker D. electrician to open the test link at the controller
Description : In the schematic diagram of the DC compound generator shown in the illustration, the positive ammeter reading is 500 amps and the negative ammeter reading is 475 amps. What is the current flow through the neutral bus? EL-0037 A. 0 amp B. 12.5 amp C. 25 amp D. 975 amp
Last Answer : Answer: C
Description : You are attempting to parallel two AC generators, and the synchroscope pointer is revolving fast in the clockwise direction. This indicates that the frequency of the incoming machine is _____________. A. higher ... at any pointer position D. the same as the bus frequency but out of phase with it
Description : You are attempting to parallel two AC generators and the synchroscope pointer stops at a position other than 0°. If you close the circuit breaker at this moment _____________. A. the incoming ... hazardous condition will be created by the incoming machine being at a higher frequency than the bus
Description : You are attempting to parallel two AC generators, and the synchroscope pointer is revolving in the fast direction. This indicates that the frequency of the incoming machine is _____________. A. higher ... the same as the bus frequency and the circuit breaker may be closed at any pointer position
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 : You are attempting to parallel two AC generators and the synchroscope pointer is revolving in the slow direction. This indicates that the frequency of the incoming machine is _____________. A. higher than ... same as the bus frequency, and the circuit breaker may be closed at any pointer position
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 : 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 : An alternator will fail to produce line voltage as a result of _____________. A. a closed circuit breaker B. oxidized slip rings C. improperly staggered brushes D. exciter generator failure
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 : When the generator buses are treated as load bus.
Last Answer : If the reactive power constraints of a generator bus violates the specified limits then the generator is treated as load bus.
Description : When an alternator is to remain idle for even a few days _________________. A. lift the brushes and disconnect the pigtails B. insulate the collector rings with strips of cardboard C. energize the heater circuit D. open the equalizing bus disconnect switch
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 : 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 : In order to prevent the winch shown in the illustration from turning while troubleshooting the controller circuit, _________________. EL-0102 A. set the dynamic brake by clamping contact 'DB' closed B. set the ... at 'B1' and 'B2' D. open the test link preventing current flow to the armature
Description : To remove an alternator operating in parallel with another unit from the main electrical bus, you must FIRST _________. A. adjust the power factor on both units B. set the desired voltage on ... C. open the circuit breaker on the outgoing alternator D. remove the load from the outgoing alternator
Description : Attempting to parallel an AC generator which is out of phase with the bus will result in which of the following problems? A. The breaker should trip. B. The KVA will decrease. C. The synchronizing lamps will burn out. D. The power factor will be unitized.
Description : When paralleling two AC generators, the frequency of the machine coming online, immediately prior to closing its breaker, should be ____________. A. slightly less than the oncoming generator frequency B. the ... bus frequency C. slightly greater than the bus frequency D. the same as the bus voltage
Description : The devices labeled 'L' in the illustration are _________. EL-0003 A. load lights indicating that the generator breaker is closed and the generator is supplying power to the main bus B. ... o'clock position the lights are at their dimmest or out indicating the the generators are in phase
Description : Which of the methods listed is used to maintain the division of load between two compound-wound, DC generators operating in parallel? A. The shunt fields are interconnected. B. The shunt ... generators are connected in series. D. The equalizer connection parallels the series fields of all machines.
Description : Which of the following components are used to convert alternating current produced in the generator windings to direct current? A. Armature and equalizer B. Commutator and brushes C. Rotor and interpoles D. Field and exciter
Description : An AC generator panel is fitted with both synchronizing lamps and a synchroscope. When the synchroscope pointer reaches the noon position, one synchronizing light is bright and the other is dark. This ... sequence is incorrect C. the phase sequence is correct D. the generator breaker may be closed
Description : A 10-bus power system consists of four generator buses indexed as G1, G2, G3, G4 and six load buses indexed as L2, L2, L3, L4, L5, L6. The generator-bus G1 is connected ... of non linear equations required for solving the load flow problem using Newton-Raphson method in popular form is________.
Last Answer : 14
Description : In electronic circuits, DC voltages can be positive (+) or negative (-) when measured with respect to the _________. A. printed circuit board 'common' trace B. chassis, console frame or hull 'ground' C. analogue or digital circuitry 'common' bus D. all of the above
Description : Prior to starting an AC generator prime mover, the voltage regulator cutout switch should be placed in the __________. A. manual position B. bus neutral position C. raise voltage position D. transfer position
Description : In the illustrated 450 VAC system, what should be provided between the bus and the device labeled 'F'? EL-0003 A. a potential transformer B. a current transformer C. an emergency disconnect device D. an audible alarm and indicating light
Description : Brushes in a generator must be positioned in the neutral plane to avoid sparking between the brushes and the _____________. A. yoke B. armature windings C. field pole windings D. commutator
Description : The part of the shipboard electrical system used to control the distribution of power to the branch circuits, is the _____________. A. bridge control panel B. disconnect links C. governor relay box D. main switchboard
Description : Before any work on electrical or electronic equipment is performed, which of the following precautions should be carried out? A. De-energize the applicable switchboard bus. B. Bypass the interlocks. C. ... supply circuit breaker in the open position. D. Station a man at the circuit supply switch.
Description : You are attempting to parallel two AC generators and the synchroscope pointer stops at a position other than 0° prior to closing the circuit breaker. This indicates ___________. A. the frequency of ... be closed after breaker has been reset D. there is an existing cross current between generators
Description : A degree of control over the speed of a slip ring induction motor can be obtained by _____________. A. adjusting governor linkage B. changing the number of phases to the motor C. inserting resistance into the stator circuit D. inserting resistance into the rotor circuit
Description : The symbol at coordinates '11R' in the illustration indicate a connection to _____________. EL-0100 A. ground B. the console chassis C. the digital circuitry common bus D. earth through the vessel's hull
Description : When paralleling two AC generators, the synchroscope selector switch and frequency meter switch should be set up to sense the frequency of the _____________. A. bus B. generator on the line C. oncoming generator D. bus transfer relay
Description : In accordance with Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR), a circuit breaker located in the machinery space and installed in a 440V AC system must _____________. A. be dependent upon mechanical ... the maximum asymmetrical shortcircuit current available at the point of application D. all of the above
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 : 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 : An alternator is being paralleled with one on the line. At the INSTANT the circuit breaker is closed, the frequency of the incoming alternator will normally _____________. A. increase B. not change C. decrease D. be exactly 60 hertz
Description : When a fluorescent lamp has reached the end of its useful life, it should be replaced immediately, or the resultant flashing may _____________. A. blow the lamp's circuit breaker B. explode, ... fly in all directions C. short circuit the ballast transformer D. damage the starter and the ballast
Description : When the operating handle of a molded case circuit breaker is in the mid-position, it indicates the circuit breaker is _____________. A. in the 'opened' position B. in the 'closed' position C. tripped D. reset
Description : The arc resulting from the tripping of a circuit breaker is prevented from damaging the contacts by _____________. A. designing the contacts to open slowly B. directing the arc into an ... an inverse timed thermal trip for short circuit currents D. instantaneous magnetic trip for overload currents
Description : When the operating handle of a molded-case circuit breaker is in the mid-position, this indicates that the circuit breaker is _____________. A. on B. off C. reset D. tripped
Description : Before working on an electric cargo winch master switch or controller, you should _____________. A. spray the gasket surface with a solvent B. drain condensate from the box C. open the circuit breaker in the power supply and tag D. heat the switch box to remove any moisture
Description : A ground in an electrical circuit outside the engine room _____________. A. cannot be detected under normal conditions B. is of no consequence to engineering personnel C. is indicated at the branch circuit breaker panel D. is indicated by the ground detecting lamps on the main switchboard
Description : The purpose of a main switchboard circuit breaker's reverse-power trip is to _____________. A. prevent main circuit overload B. protect the circuit breaker blowout coil C. prevent alternator motorization D. prevent low voltage tripout
Description : Fuses placed in series with a thermal trip-type circuit breaker are used for _____________. A. time-delay protection B. short-circuit protection C. short duration surge protection D. sustained overload protection