Description : You can determine if a circuit breaker is tripped by ______. A. examining the position of the handle B. checking for the warm breaker C. looking for a burned-out link D. looking for the tripped breaker light
Last Answer : Answer: A
Description : How will a molded-case circuit breaker react after it has tripped, as a result of an overloaded circuit? A. The breaker will trip again if immediately reset. B. The breaker handle will lock in ... down. D. The breaker handle cannot be moved to the OFF position until the thermal element cools down.
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
Last Answer : Answer: C
Description : When the operating handle of a molded-case circuit breaker is in the mid-position, the circuit breaker is indicated as being ____________. A. in the 'closed' position B. in the 'opened' position C. tripped D. reset
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
Last Answer : Answer: D
Description : The ground indicating light on the main electrical switchboard is indicating a ground. The best procedure for locating the grounded circuit is to _____________. A. trace the circuit paths while looking for ... a time, until the lights no longer indicate a ground D. check all circuits for continuity
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
Description : When checking the specific gravity of the battery electrolyte with a hydrometer, you should be aware that ________________. A. the battery is fully charged when the float sinks deepest into the ... is added to the cell D. warm temperatures will lower the specific gravity of the electrolyte
Description : A molded-case circuit breaker provides protection against short circuits by using a/an ________________. A. electromagnet B. shading coil C. arc quencher D. burn away strip
Description : Undervoltage trips are frequently installed on switchboard circuit breakers to trip ____________. A. out generators in the event of severe arcing or sparking B. out generators when there is reversal of power ... , but continues to run D. out generators when there is low voltage in the main circuit
Description : As a result of a mechanical malfunction in one of the ship's service generators operating in parallel, you must secure that generator. In order to prevent a possible overload to the ... feeder circuit breakers, the malfunctioning prime mover turbine throttle trip, and the generator circuit breaker.
Last Answer : Answer: B
Description : During maintenance of circuit breakers, _______________. A. always smooth roughened contact surfaces with a file B. never pass more than rated breaker current through the overload heater element C. ... wear and misalignment of main contacts D. assume heater elements installed are of correct size
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 : In addition to testing the calibration of a circuit breaker, maintenance should include all of the following EXCEPT ______________. A. changing out of magnetic elements and thermal heaters yearly B. ... for loose or missing parts D. making sure foreign matter does not block tripping element
Description : Which of the following circuit breakers has high reliability and minimum maintenance ? (a) Air blast circuit breakers (b) Circuit breaker with SF6 gas (c) Vacuum circuit breakers (d) Oil circuit breakers
Last Answer : (b) Circuit breaker with SF6 gas
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
Description : The schematic diagram shown in the illustration uses symbol 'A' to represent a/an _________. EL-0011 A. non-renewable fuse link B. circuit breaker coil C. overload relay coil D. thermal overload heater
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 : A bus disconnect link is used to isolate _____________. A. one bus bar from another B. the generator circuit breaker from the bus C. different phases from the equalizer connection D. positive and negative buses from the neutral
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 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 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 : Which of the synchroscope illustrations depicts the appropriate direction of rotation and position for closing the circuit breaker when paralleling AC generators? EL-0053 A. A B. B C. C D. D
Description : If a circuit breaker that utilizes built-in, current limiting fuses (CLF's) cannot be closed, the problem may be traced to __________. A. a blown CLF plunger holding the trip bar in the open position B. a missing CLF C. a misaligned limiter housing assembly D. all of the above
Description : You are paralleling two alternators. The synchronizing lamps grow dim and are totally darkened as the synchroscope pointer approaches the 0° position. This indicates that the ____________. A. alternator ... be closed C. incoming alternator is running too slowly D. synchroscope is defective or broken
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 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 : Two paralleled alternators are operating near rated load. If one trips out mechanically, which of the listed actions should be taken FIRST? A. Restart the tripped machine immediately. B. Strip the board ... circuits. C. Start the emergency generator. D. Transfer all vital loads to the emergency bus.
Description : On a vessel with turbo-electric drive, which of the following conditions would indicate that the propulsion motor had dropped out of synchronization with the propulsion generator? A. Excessive ... Tripped main motor interlocks C. Overheated crosstie busses D. Closed contact in the field circuits
Description : If the pointer on a megger fails to return to 'zero' when not being used, the _____________. A. megger is out of calibration B. megger is operating normally C. hairsprings are burned out D. pointer probably stuck in that position
Description : Why in transformer the LV CB also be tripped along with HV CB for a primary side fault?
Last Answer : Auxiliary transformer 415v delta star transformer, if HV CB alone tripped then back feeding from LV side (say DG runs parallel with transformer)—arcing voltage at the fault on primary—fault fed for more time – more damage.
Description : If a fuse of correct size and type blows frequently, ________________. A. try the next higher amperage rating B. try the next lower amperage rating C. look for trouble within the circuit D. reduce the applied voltage 10%
Description : The diagram shown in the illustration demonstrates one of the useful properties of an 'RC' time constant circuit. The useful characteristic of the circuit is that 'C' can be charged ________________. EL-0086 A. ... with a high 'R' value and discharged slowly at a low current with a low 'R' value
Description : When troubleshooting electronic equipment, you should use a high impedance multimeter ________________. A. to prevent excess current flow through the meter that would damage it B. for AC measurements only ... being tested D. so as not to load down the circuit and obtain erroneous voltage readings
Description : Accidental grounds in a shipboard electrical system must be repaired as soon as possible as they will ____________. A. result in immediate power outages B. damage circuit breakers C. appear on the ground detection system D. damage insulation and may cause outages
Description : A ground is indicated by the ground-detecting system on the main electrical switchboard. The FIRST step in locating the actual ground is to _____________. A. close all circuit breakers in ... ground detection system indicates normal C. change over generators D. check each circuit with a megohmmeter
Description : Periodic testing of circuit breakers is necessary to assure that a correctly rated and properly installed unit _________________. A. can trip faster as it increases in age B. will continue to provide ... not exceed its interrupting capacity D. be able to withstand at least 125% of applied voltage
Description : A 'dead front' switchboard is one _____________. A. without switches on it B. with insulated switches and no exposed terminals C. without circuit breakers D. without safety hand rails nor rubber mats
Description : Protection against sustained overloads occurring in molded-case circuit breakers is provided by a/an __________. A. overvoltage release B. thermal acting trip C. thermal overload relay D. current overload relay
Description : The purpose of a short circuit forcing module (short time trip) installed in a branch line is to provide ____________. A. high speed clearance of low impedance short circuits in the branch B. ... C. isolation of short circuits by selective tripping of branch circuit breakers D. all of the above
Description : What are different types of circuit breakers employed in thermal power plant?
Last Answer : Answer: For low voltage operation 415/220V vacuum circuit breakers or air break circuit breakers are employed. For voltage ratings about 6.6kV and beyond SF6 circuit breakers are employed.
Last Answer : For low voltage operation 415/220V vacuum circuit breakers or air break circuit breakers are employed. For voltage ratings about 6.6kV and beyond SF6 circuit breakers are employed.
Description : Why Isolation switches are provided along with the circuit breakers?
Last Answer : Isolation switches are provided for separating the disconnected element from the live portion of the system for the purpose of safety
Description : Air Blast Circuit Breakers Advantages Disadvantages
Last Answer : Air Blast Circuit Breakers Advantages Disadvantages In air blast circuit breakers, compressed air at a pressure of 20-30 kg/cm2 is employed as an arc quenching medium. Air blast circuit breakers ... air blast circuit breaker current chopping problem exists There is a problem of re-striking voltage
Description : Why we need isolation transformers in power circuit ? why cant we use breakers to isolate?
Last Answer : In Isolation transformer is used, if there is change in parameter values of any side, the other side parameters will remain unchanged.
Description : How direct tests are conducted in circuit breakers?
Last Answer : Using a short circuit generator as the source. Using the power utility system or network as the source.
Description : State the different types of circuit breakers.
Last Answer : Air ,oil,vacuum circuit breakers.
Description : Write the classifications of test conducted on circuit breakers.
Last Answer : Type test Routine test Reliability test Commissioning test