Description : A motor which can conveniently be operated at lagging as well as leading power factors is the (A) squirrel cage induction motor. (B) wound rotor induction motor. (C) synchronous motor. (D) DC shunt motor.
Last Answer : (C) synchronous motor.
Description : In the illustrated device, the part labeled '1A' _________. EL-0001 A. are start and run windings for a single phase shaded pole induction motor B. is the stator for a polyphase induction ... armature for a squirrel cage rotor motor D. are direct current shunt field windings for a universal motor
Last Answer : Answer: B
Description : The speed-torque characteristics of a DC series motor are approximately similar to those of the _________motor. (A) universal (B) synchronous (C) DC shunt (D) two-phase
Last Answer : Ans: A Universal motor has same characteristics as DC series motor and also known as an a.c series motor.
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
Description : On an engine throttle control system, the auxiliary control circuits are provided with devices to prevent excessive overtravel of the pilot valve by the synchronous motor. These devices are called _________________. A. overlap sensors B. limit switches C. overtravel relays D. proximity switches
Description : In a capacitor start single-phase induction motor, the capacitor is connected (A) in series with main winding. (B) in series with auxiliary winding. (C) in series with both the windings. (D) in parallel with auxiliary winding.
Last Answer : Ans: B To make single phase motor self start. We split the phases at 90 degree. Hence, motor behaves like a two phase motor.
Description : Which of the following describes the action when the handle is moved to the start position of a drum-type motor controller used with a compound motor? A. Full current is supplied to the shunt field, ... armature. D. Reduced line current is supplied to the shunt field, series field, and armature.
Last Answer : Answer: C
Description : The purpose of squirrel-cage windings in a synchronous motor is to ______________. A. provide more precise balancing B. produce a higher power factor C. eliminate arcing between the stator and the frame D. provide a means for starting
Last Answer : Answer: D
Description : A motor using a rheostat in the motor circuit to vary the speed is called a ____________. A. squirrel-cage induction motor B. regenerative braking motor C. wound-rotor induction motor D. synchronous motor
Description : Why damper windings are used in synchronous motor? Or How synchronous motor is started as squirrel cage motor?
Last Answer : The damper winding consists of short circuited copper bars embedded in the the face of the rotor poles. When an ac supply is provided to stator of a 3-phase synchronous motor, stator winding produces ... magnetic field and damper winding is zero. Hence there will be no emf induced in damper winding.
Description : The length cf air gap to be provided in ______ is primarily determined by power factor consideration. (a) d.c. series motor . (b) d.c. shunt motor (c) induction motor (d) synchronous motor
Last Answer : (c) induction motor
Description : When troubleshooting a motor controller, all indications are that a relay coil should be energized. If there were no magnetic pull, with rated voltage measured across the coil, the most probable cause ... open C. auxiliary contact in series with the coil is defective D. relay armature is stuck
Last Answer : Answer: A
Description : Motor controllers are seldom troubled with grounds because _____________. A. the auxiliary contacts have a high resistance connection B. the contactors and relays are mounted on a nonconducting panel ... individual series-connected units D. there are separate switches for the motor and the control
Description : As compared to shunt and compound DC motors, the series DC motor will have the highest torque because of its comparatively ____________ at the start. (A) Lower armature resistance. (B) Stronger series field. (C) Fewer series turns. (D) Larger armature current.
Last Answer : (D) Larger armature current.
Last Answer : Centrifugal switch disconnects the auxiliary winding of the motor at about 70 to 80 percent of synchronous speed.
Description : The main purpose of the auxiliary winding on a split-phase, single-phase motor is to _____________. A. limit the starting voltage B. increase the starting current C. start the motor D. keep the motor running in the event the main winding should fail
Description : The speed of a squirrel-cage motor is usually changed by _____________. A. varying the frequency to the machine B. adding resistance in series with the stator windings C. adding resistance in parallel with the stator windings D. changing the number of connected poles in the stator
Description : The electrical diagram shown in the illustration represents a ___________. EL-0054 A. series-wound motor B. shunt-wound motor C. compound-wound motor D. flat-compounded motor
Description : As shown in the illustration, the electrical symbol is used to indicate which of the listed types of motors? EL-0054 A. Shunt motor. B. Series motor. C. Compound motor. D. Tri-field motor.
Description : When the series field relay "FR" of the winch circuit shown in the illustration is energized during dynamic braking the _______________. EL-0102 A. shunt Field Relay "FR-B.O." is de-energized and contacts ... . shunt Field Relay "FR-B.O." opposes the series coil's flux and sets the mechanical brake
Description : In a series wound motor, the current passing through the field windings is also passing through the _____________. A. armature B. shunt field C. reactance comparator D. laminations
Description : Regenerative braking (A) Can be used for stopping a motor. (B) Cannot be easily applied to DC series motors. (C) Can be easily applied to DC shunt motors (D) Cannot be used when motor load has overhauling characteristics.
Last Answer : Ans: B Because reversal of Ia would also mean reversal of field and hence of Eb
Description : The torque, in a _____________is proportional to the square of the armature current (A) DC shunt motor (B) stepper motor (C) 2-phase servomotor (D) DC series motor
Last Answer : (D) DC series motor
Description : The most suitable servomotor for low power applications is (A) a dc series motor. (B) a dc shunt motor. (C) an ac two-phase induction motor. (D) an ac series motor.
Last Answer : (B) a dc shunt motor.
Description : Squirrel cage induction motor has a) Zero starting torque b) Very small starting torque c) Medium starting torque d) Very high starting torque
Last Answer : Ans: B
Description : A booster is a (a) series wound generator (b) shunt wound generator (c) synchronous generator (d) none of the above
Last Answer : (a) series wound generator
Description : In order to reduce the harmful effects of harmonics on the A.C. side of a high voltage D.C. transmission system ______are provided. (A) synchronous condensers (B) shunt capacitors (C) shunt filters (D) static compensators
Last Answer : Ans: C Xc= 1/ ωc
Description : Why shaded-pole single phase induction motor does not need any special starting technique like capacitors and auxiliary winding etc.
Last Answer : Because it is inherently self started motor. The construction of the poles is such that they give a sweep to the magnetic flux and motor starts rotating.
Description : Which of the following statements regarding the use of a current measuring instrument is correct? A. It must be connected in series with the circuit. B. You should always start with the lowest range ... of polarity. D. An external shunt is generally utilized where current is less than 10 amperes.
Description : The direction of propeller shaft rotation in a turbo-electric synchronous propulsion drive motor is changed by reversing the _____________. A. polarity of the propulsion motor B. polarity of the propulsion generator C. phase sequence of power to the motor D. phase sequence of power to the generator
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 : 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 : If a single-phase induction motor fails to start, the problem may be _____________. A. an open in the main winding B. a shorted shunt field C. a closed centrifugal switch D. low circuit frequency
Description : If a single-phase induction motor fails to start, the problem may be _____________. A. an open in the run winding B. a shorted shunt field C. a closed centrifugal switch D. low circuit frequency
Description : Which of the following statements is a requirement of Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) concerning emergency diesel generator engines? A. The fuel must have a flash point not less than 75°F. B. ... to each side of the vertical. D. The starting battery must produce 12 consecutive cranking cycles.
Description : In vehicle energy is stored in an auxiliary battery and then it is used to quickly start a vehicle a) Full hybrid b) Micro hybrid c) Series hybrid d) Mild hybrid
Last Answer : b) Micro hybrid
Last Answer : In a capacitor start and run motors the function of the running capacitor in series with the auxiliary winding is to improve power factor.
Description : What could be the reasons if a 3-phase synchronous motor fails to start?
Last Answer : It is usually due to the following reasons a. Voltage may be too low. b. Too much starting load. c. Open circuit in one phase or short circuit. d. Field excitation may be excessive
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 : 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 : With EFI of diesel engines a) sharp start and stop is not possible b) very high injection pressure can be obtained c) sudden cylinder cut-off is impossible d) diagnostic properties are poor
Last Answer : Answer: b Explanation: Generally, with EFI of diesel engines very high injection pressure can be obtained.
Description : If the driving torque, such as that produced by a diesel engine, creates pulsations when coupled with a synchronous generator operating in parallel; the generator rotor may be periodically pulled ahead or behind ... as it rotates. This co A. hunting B. direct coupling C. peaking D. harmonic coupling
Description : If the driving torque, such as that produced by a diesel engine, creates pulsations when coupled with a synchronous generator operating in parallel; the generator rotor may be periodically pulled ... windings B. direct coupling C. increase governor speed droop D. decreasing governor speed droop
Description : In a three-phase, squirrel-cage type, induction motor the rotating magnetic field is established by the _____________. A. current induced in the rotor windings B. application of a three-phase voltage ... caused by the induced current in the squirrel-cage bars with the magnetic field of the stator
Description : The speed of a three-phase squirrel-cage induction-type motor operating in a fixed frequency system is varied by changing the _____________. A. number of phases to the motor B. number of stator poles C. locked rotor current D. resistance of the rotor winding
Description : In a 15 HP induction-type motor with a cage rotor, the current required at standstill to produce starting torque is approximately ____________. A. half the full load current B. equal to the full load current C. five times the full load current D. ten to twenty times the full load current
Description : List out the methods of speed control of cage type 3-phase induction motor?
Last Answer : a) By changing supply frequency b) By changing the number of poles c) By operating two motors in cascade
Description : Can we add extra resistance in series with squirrel cage rotor? State the reason?
Last Answer : We cannot add extra resistance in series with the rotor because all the copper bars of the rotor are short circuited in both the sides by copper end rings to have a closed circuit.
Description : The torque and current curves for a three-phase induction motor with a cage rotor, are shown in the illustration. Which of the following statements is true concerning the depicted curves? EL-0056 A. As slip ... D. If the motor is loaded to the point where 40% slip has resulted, it will stall.