Description : When paralleling two alternators the synchronizing lamps grow dim and are totally darkened as the synchroscope pointer approaches the 0° position. This indicates the ____________. A. alternator voltages ... alternator is in phase with the bus voltage D. synchroscope pointer is defective or broken
Last Answer : Answer: C
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
Last Answer : Answer: B
Description : When paralleling two alternators, the synchronizing lamps remain lit as the synchroscope pointer approaches the 0°. This indicates the _____________. A. incoming alternator is running too fast B. alternator ... apart C. synchroscope is defective or broken D. alternator power factors are in phase
Description : When paralleling two alternators using three synchronizing lamps, the flickering of all three lamps becomes progressively slower and slower. This means the ______________. A. frequency of the incoming ... the bus D. terminal voltage of the incoming alternator is approaching that of the bus
Last Answer : Answer: A
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 : 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 : A diesel driven emergency generator is prevented from being paralleled with the ship's service generators by __________. A. an electrical interlock system B. an automatic paralleling trip switch C. the synchronizing oscilloscope D. the reverse current relay
Description : An alternator switchboard has a synchroscope and synchronizing lamps. If the synchroscope is broken, which of the steps listed is the most essential before an alternator can be paralleled with the bus? ... D. A portable phase sequence indicator must be used to verify the information from the lamps.
Description : When paralleling two AC generators, the frequency of the incoming machine immediately prior to closing its breaker should be ____________. A. controlled by placing the governor switch in the automatic ... regulator C. slightly greater than the bus frequency D. slightly less than the bus frequency
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 : 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 : 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 : What are the advantages and disadvantages of three dark lamps method of synchronizing?
Last Answer : Advantages: · The synchronous switch using lamps is inexpensive · Checking for correctness of the phase sequence can be obtained in a simple manner which is essential especially when the Alternator ... The frequency of the incoming Alternator in relation to the bus-bar frequency is not available.
Description : A loss of field excitation to an AC generator while operating in parallel will cause it to ____________. A. absorb more and more load due to decreased armature reaction B. lose its load due to ... polarity D. lose its load, begin to motorize, trip out on reverse power relay, and possibly overspeed
Last Answer : Answer: D
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 : 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 : In a three-phase electrical system, three ground detecting lamps are provided. One lamp goes dark and the others increase in brightness. When the test button is pushed, all lamps have equal illumination. You ... C. there are grounds on the lines with the bright lamps D. this is a normal condition
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 : In the illustration, the function generators will accept only a signal of a given polarity, if negative is used for ahead and positive for astern, moving the bridge reference in the direction ... cause a speed change until the output voltage exceeds the value of the lube oil pressure override
Description : While troubleshooting a circuit in an engine room central control console, a resistor is suspected of being faulty. Which of the following precautions must be observed if an ohmmeter is to be used to ... of the component isolated. D. The meter case must be grounded prior to attaching the leads.
Description : A current-carrying conductor makes accidental contact with a wiring conduit. This will be indicated by a _____________. A. low switchboard wattmeter reading B. high switchboard wattmeter reading C. darkened switchboard ground detecting lamp D. darkened switchboard synchronizing lamps
Description : The circuit illustrated represents a 2 wire DC ground detecting system. If the positive bus is grounded and the test button is pushed, which of the lamps will be brightest? EL-0008 A. X B. Y C. both will be equal brightness. D. both will go out.
Description : The voltage of an operating AC turbogenerator is raised or lowered by adjusting the _____________. A. exciter generator governor controls B. synchronizing switch C. phase sequence switch D. generator field exciter
Description : The circuit illustrated represents a single phase AC ground detecting system. If a ground occurs on line 'B', which of the lamps will burn the brightest? EL-0008 A. X B. Y C. Both will be equal brightness. D. both will go out.
Description : The leads from a megohmmeter are attached to the leads of an AC motor field coil. A reading of infinity is obtained indicating a/an ____________. A. open field coil B. shorted field coil C. grounded field coil D. shunted field coil
Description : When troubleshooting AC motors, a portable growler can be used for locating ____________. A. open field coils B. grounded field coils C. grounded stator coils D. shorted stator coils
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 : 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 : If three AC generators are operating in parallel, and one of them were to 'pull out' of synchronism with the other two generators, the ____________. A. normally operating AC generators will ... AC generators will overspeed and unload D. AC generator pulling out of synchronism will become motorized
Description : When two AC generators are being paralleled, the breaker should be closed with the synchroscope pointer rotating in the ____________. A. 'slow' direction, just before the 12 o'clock position B. 'fast' ... just before the 12 o'clock position D. 'slow' direction, just after the 12 o'clock position
Description : Voltage generated by most AC generators is fed from the machine to the bus by means of ____________. A. brushes on a commutator B. brushes on slip rings C. slip rings on a commutator D. direct connections from the stator
Description : A three-phase electrical system is equipped with ground detecting lamps. If one of the lamp goes dark and the other two burn normally before and after the test switch is operated, this indicates _______________. ... of the three phases D. the voltage to the dark lamp is less than that of the system
Description : In replacing a defective transformer with a new one, which of the following actions must be carried out to insure proper operation of the equipment it serves? A. The secondary leads must be grounded ... magnetize it. D. The iron core must be grounded for 10 minutes to remove any residual magnetism.
Description : What is the direction of current through the load resistor in the circuit shown in the illustration? EL-0085 A. Always from point 'Z' to the grounded end. B. Always from the grounded end to ... on the instantaneous polarity at point 'W'. D. It cannot be determined without a directional ammeter.
Description : If all of the ground detection lamps burn with equal brilliance, whether the test button is depressed or released, then ___________. A. no grounds exist B. all phases are grounded C. all lamps show a ground D. all of the above
Description : If all three ground-detection lamps continue to burn at equal intensity after the test button is depressed and released, which of the listed conditions is indicated? A. No grounds exist B. All three phases are grounded C. The test switch is faulty D. The current transformers are shorted out
Description : On a switchboard, if all three ground detection lamps remain burning at half intensity when the test button is depressed, which of the listed conditions is indicated? A. No grounds exist. B. All three phases are grounded. C. The test switch is grounded. D. The current transformers are shorted.
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 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 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 : 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 : When paralleled, AC generators must have the same _________. A. frequency B. number of phases C. phase rotation D. all of the above
Description : A megohmmeter can be used to test for ____________. A. an open field coil B. synchronous speed C. undercut mica D. reversed polarity
Description : Which of the following problems will occur if the circuit breaker of the incoming alternator is closed and it is 180° out of phase with the loaded alternator when paralleling? A. The rotor of the ... The rotor of the incoming alternator will stop. D. Both alternators will parallel 180° out of phase.
Description : The removal of paint from electrical equipment, such as generators, should be cautiously undertaken because ____________. A. the mechanical shock of paint removal lessens the dielectric strength ... phase windings frequently become isolated from each other due to dust interference at the terminals
Description : One important difference between wye-connected and delta-connected generators is that delta connections have ____________. A. line voltages equal to the vector sum of the phase voltages B. phase voltages 90° ... C. line current equal to the phase current D. line voltage equal to the phase voltage
Description : The speed of a multi-speed, squirrel-cage, induction motor operating in a fixed frequency system can be changed by _____________. A. reconnecting stator windings for different numbers of poles B. ... sequence of the applied voltage D. reconnecting the stator so that no poles have the same polarity
Description : Two AC generators of the same capacity are operating in parallel. One with a zero speed droop setting and the other with a 5% speed droop. If its capacity is not exceeded, the unit whose ... B. maintain the frequency of the system C. have poor sensitivity characteristics D. have poor power response
Description : An equalizing connection between two compound-wound DC generators when paralleled, serves to _____________. A. reverse the polarity of the incoming generator as the series field weakens B. automatically ... the series field of the incoming generator D. parallel the series fields of the generators
Description : One method of testing for a reversed shunt field coil in a DC generator or motor is by connecting the field to a direct current source, at reduced field rated voltage, and test for ... placed near each field C. test lamp across adjacent fields D. copper jumper across the interpole connections