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
Last Answer : Answer: C
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 : As load is added to an AC generator provided with constant field excitation, the prime mover slows down with the effect of ____________. A. lowering frequency and lowering generated ... C. increasing frequency and lowering generated voltage D. lowering frequency and increasing generated voltage
Last Answer : Answer: A
Description : To increase the frequency of an operating AC generator, you should ____________. A. increase the field excitation B. decrease the field excitation C. increase the number of magnetic poles D. increase the speed of the prime mover
Last Answer : Answer: D
Description : In an AC synchronous motor electric propulsion plant, propeller speed is controlled by varying the _____________. A. prime mover speed B. electric coupling field strength C. number of energized main motor poles D. propulsion generator field strength
Description : Automatic voltage regulators provided on switchboards function to _____________. A. regulate the AC load on the generator B. protect the switchboard from high voltage C. govern prime mover speed to control voltage D. vary the field excitation to the generators
Description : The power factor of an AC generator operating singularly is determined by the __________. A. connected load B. prime mover speed C. field excitation D. generator's rated voltage
Description : The power factor at which a paralleled AC generator operates is usually adjusted by the _____________. A. connected load B. prime mover speed C. field excitation D. generator's rated voltage
Description : Kilowatt load is divided between two AC generators operating in parallel by _____________. A. adjusting the governor controls B. varying the excitation voltage C. increasing both prime mover speeds simultaneously D. decreasing both prime mover speeds simultaneously
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 : 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 : The output voltage of a 440 volt, 60 Hz AC generator is controlled by the ______________. A. load on the alternator B. load on the prime mover C. speed of the prime mover D. exciter output voltage
Description : The output voltage of a 440 volt, 60 hertz, AC generator is controlled by the _____________. A. prime mover speed B. exciter output voltage C. load on the alternator D. number of poles
Last Answer : Answer: B
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 : The frequency of an AC generator is adjusted by means of the ____________. A. main alternator field rheostat B. exciter field rheostat C. prime mover governor control D. equalizing reactor
Description : When securing an AC generator, you should FIRST ___________. A. open the generator circuit breaker B. switch the voltage regulator to 'manual' C. decrease the field excitation to minimum D. reduce the load on the unit
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 : In the illustration, the contacts between terminals 26 and 27 should be closed when _________. EL-0046 A. using one generator in isochronous mode only B. using two or more generators in ... through varying loads in parallel or single operation D. the circuit breaker is closed for that generator
Description : A reverse-current relay will prevent AC generator motorization by ____________. A. automatically redirecting the load B. automatically speeding up the prime mover C. tripping the panel board main switch D. tripping the generator circuit breaker
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
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 : Which of the methods listed is used to start a AC generator turning? A. Residual magnetism remaining in the field poles. B. Residual magnetism remaining in the field coils. C. Residual magnetism remaining in the armature. D. Rotation by a mechanical prime mover.
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 : The prime mover of an AC two pole main propulsion generator drives the generator at 3600 RPM. If the main propulsion motor has 80 poles, what will be the propeller speed? A. 45 RPM B. 80 RPM C. 90 RPM D. 180 RPM
Description : The instantaneous reduction in voltage of an AC generator, resulting from an increase in load, and prior to the automatic voltage regulator correcting the situation, is called voltage ____________. A. droop B. drop C. dip D. regulation
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 : What happens if speed of prime mover is changed keeping excitation of alternator constant?
Last Answer : If speed of prime mover is changed, the speed of alternator also changes hence frequency also changes. The frequency increase with increase in steam input and hence speed and vise versa.
Description : What happens if excitation of alternator is changed keeping speed of prime mover constant?
Last Answer : The emf induced will be changed and hence terminal voltage will also change. The terminal voltage will increase with increase in excitation and vise versa.
Description : The speed of a series wound winch motor is controlled by ____________. A. varying the voltage applied to the motor B. the weight of the load on the cargo boom C. overcurrent protection devices in the motor D. a hydraulic speed-limiting governor
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 : 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 : The amount of voltage induced in the windings of an AC generator depends on ____________. A. the number of conductors in series per winding B. the speed at which the magnetic field passes across the winding C. the strength of the magnetic field D. all of the above
Description : In the illustration, the component labeled 'EXC' is _______. EL-0003 A. a separate class II regulated DC generator for critical direct current loads B. a generator feeding the FLD ... to drive the governor for turbogenerator speed. D. the electronic driver for the switchboard metering circuits
Description : In a diesel electric plant, raising the generator's field excitation will cause the DC propulsion motor to ________. A. increase in speed B. decrease in speed C. affect generator speed only D. affect main motor speed if done in conjunction with higher generator engine speeds
Description : Regarding an AC generator connected to the main electrical bus; as the electric load and power factor vary, a corresponding change is reflected in the generator armature reaction. These changes in ... . governor speed droop setting B. voltage regulator C. balance coil D. phase-balance relay
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 division of the reactive KVA load between paralleled AC generators is initiated by the ______________. A. prime mover governors B. voltage regulators C. phase balance relay D. proportioner
Description : Under normal conditions, the speed of a two-speed squirrel cage induction motor is changed by varying the ____________. A. frequency of the applied voltage B. resistance in the rotor circuit C. number of field poles D. amplitude of the applied voltage
Description : The cycles per second developed by the alternator aboard your vessel is determined by _____________. A. the speed of the engine driving the alternator B. the resistance applied to the field rheostat C. the synchronous speed of induction D. the adjustments made to the voltage regulator
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
Description : An open occurring within the field rheostat of an AC generator can be detected by short circuiting its terminals and observing a ____________. A. negative deflection of the wattmeter pointer B. ... of the wattmeter pointer C. buildup of alternator voltage D. low, but constant alternator voltage
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 : Three factors responsible for the change in voltage as load is applied to an AC generator are: 1) the drop in resistance in the armature circuit, 2) the change in flux, and 3) the ____________. A. armature winding speed B. inductance load drop C. coil pitch factor D. armature reactance voltage drop
Description : On some diesel-electric ships, the DC propulsion motor will only attain half speed when the generator fields are fully excited. Speeds above this are obtained by _____________. A. rotating brush ... B. raising the generator engine speed C. lowering the generator engine speed D. decreasing excitation
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.
Description : On electrical generators one of the bearings is isolated from the bedplate. This insulating block should not be painted and must be kept clean to ___________. A. protect operating personnel from shock ... the prime mover as it warms up D. eliminate shaft currents to prevent damaging the bearings
Description : If the bearings of an electrical generator are failing more frequently than expected and the lubricating oil is sludging then you should ______________. A. check the connections to the output leads B. ... replace the bearing with a sealed roller type D. replace the thrust bearing of the prime mover
Description : The propeller shaft speed in a turbo-electric, synchronous, propulsion drive motor is changed by varying the __________. A. turbine speed B. number of motor poles C. field strength of the generator D. field strength of the motor
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 : The purpose of a cage rotor winding placed on the rotor of a synchronous motor is to _____________. A. provide excitation to the DC field B. start the machine as an induction motor C. contribute extra torque at synchronous speed D. prevent the machine from falling out of step