Discoloration of the rotor bars in a squirrel-cage motor is typical evidence of _____________. A. moisture B. overheating C. vibration D. all of the above

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Answer: B

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Description : A split-phase induction squirrel-cage motor will not come up to speed, even though the rated voltage, rated frequency, and rated load are applied. The suspected trouble could be due to _____________. A. a faulty centrifugal switch B. broken rotor bars C. worn bearings D. all of the above

Last Answer : Answer: D

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

Last Answer : Answer: B

Description : The speed of a squirrel-cage induction motor is determined by the ____________. A. diameter of the stator B. number of stator poles C. rotor winding resistance D. rotor conducting bars resistance

Last Answer : Answer: B

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

Last Answer : Answer: A

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

Last Answer : Answer: B

Description : The speed of a squirrel cage induction motor is determined by the _____________. A. diameter of the stator B. number of stator poles C. rotor winding resistance D. bar resistance of the conducting rotor

Last Answer : Answer: B

Description : The speed of a squirrel-cage, multi-speed, induction motor, as used aboard ship, is varied by changing the __________. A. number of connected poles in the stator B. frequency to the motor C. excitation voltage D. resistance of the rotor circuit

Last Answer : Answer: A

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 : In the illustration, the assembly labeled 2 is a ________. EL-0001 A. wound rotor and shaft for a single phase induction motor B. conduction rotor and shaft for a polyphase induction motor C. ... cage rotor and shaft for a polyphase motor D. squirrel cage rotor for a single phase induction motor

Last Answer : Answer: C

Description : Which of the following statements is true concerning the operating characteristics of a squirrel-cage motor? A. Rotor slip is dependent upon the motor load. B. An increase in motor load results in ... results in less generated current. D. A decrease in rotor speed produces a weaker magnetic field.

Last Answer : Answer: A

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

Last Answer : Answer: C

Description : Which of the following physical characteristics does a wound-rotor induction motor possess that a squirrel cage motor does not? A. Slip rings B. End rings C. A centrifugal switch D. End plates

Last Answer : Answer: A

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

Last Answer : Answer: C

Description : A 3-phase, 400 votts, 50 Hz, 100 KW, 4 pole squirrel cage induction motor with a rated slip of 2% will have a rotor speed of (A) 1500 rpm (B) 1470 rpm (C) 1530 rpm (D) 1570 rpm

Last Answer : Ans: B N = NS (1-S) and NS =120 f / p =120 x 50 /4 = 1500 rpm ∴N= 1500 (1-0.02) =1470 rpm

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 : A three-phase, squirrel cage, induction motor will run hot due to _____________. A. open stator coils B. high power factor C. dirty or corroded slip rings D. reversed commutating poles

Last Answer : Answer: A

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

Last Answer : Answer: D

Description : What type of rotor is used in split-phase motors? A. Drum B. Salient pole C. Squirrel-cage D. Wound-rotor

Last Answer : Answer: C

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 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

Last Answer : Answer: B

Description : Multiple grounds have developed and were initialy indicated by the grounddetecting system as one ground. The FIRST step in locating the grounds is to _____________. A. examine the main bus bars ... no longer indicates any grounds C. change over generators D. check each circuit with a megohmmeter

Last Answer : Answer: B

Description : Electrical failures in motors are caused by the breakdown of insulation, which may be caused by _____________. A. penetration of moisture B. accumulation of dirt C. overheating D. all of the above

Last Answer : Answer: D

Description : In the Squirrel cage induction motors, the rotor slots are usually a slight skew to reduce (A) Windage losses (B) Eddy currents (C) Accumulation of dirt and dust (D) Magnetic hum

Last Answer : Eddy   currents.

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 four-pole, 60 cycle, squirrel-cage motor has a full load speed of 1725 RPM. What will be the percent of slip at full load? A. 4.16 B. 4.34 C. 95.66 D. 95.84

Last Answer : Answer: A

Description : A three-phase, squirrel cage, induction motor will run hot due to a/an ______________. A. improper brush position B. reversed commutating pole C. shorted stator D. high power factor

Last Answer : Answer: C

Description : A double squirrel-cage motor is designed to have __________. A. low starting torque B. low starting current C. high starting voltage D. low starting resistance

Last Answer : Answer: B

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 : Slip ring induction motor advantages and disadvantages compared to squirrel cage motors?

Last Answer : Advantages: High starting torque with low starting current Smooth acceleration under heavy loads No abnormal heating during starting Good running characteristics after external rotor resistances are cut out ... cage motors The speed regulation is poor when run with resistance in the rotor circuit

Description : What are the advantages of slip ring motor over squirrel cage motor?

Last Answer : 1. The starting torque can be varied by adding resistance to rotor. 2. The speed of the machine can be varied by injecting an emf through slip rings to the rotor.

Description : Why skewing is done in squirrel cage Induction motor?

Last Answer : i) For more uniform torque ii) Reduction in noise iii) To decrease magnetic locking tendency

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 : What is the working principle of double squirrel cage induction motor?

Last Answer : In double squirrel cage motor outer cage rotor winding is of high resistance and low reactance. Inner cage winding is of high reactance and low resistance. At the time of starting rotor frequency is equal ... torque than outer cage at the time of running and the motor running torque is good enough.

Description : The power factor of a squirrel cage induction motor is (A) low at light load only. (B) low at heavy load only. (C) low at light and heavy load both. (D) low at rated load only.

Last Answer : (A) low at light load only.

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.

Last Answer : Answer: D

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

Last Answer : Answer: C

Description : Routine A.C. motor maintenance should include periodic ______________. A. thermometer readings at normal loads to detect abnormal temperature rises B. inspection of the motor's internals for loose rotor bars ... C. bearing replacement each year using sealed units if available D. all of the above

Last Answer : Answer: A

Description : Compare squirrel cage induction motor and slip ring induction motor any four points.

Last Answer : Comparison Between Squirrel Cage Induction Motor and Slip Ring Induction Motor: Sr. No. Squirrel Cage Induction Motor Slip Ring Induction Motor 1 Rotor is in the form of short circuited bars ... drive e.g. Lathe machine. Used where high starting torque is required e.g. Lifts.

Description : State starters used for i) 3-Ph squirrel cage induction motor (3HP) ii) D.C. motor 

Last Answer : Name the starters used for following motors : i) 3 H.P. 3-Ph squirrel cage I.M: i) DOL starter OR ii) Star-Delta Starter OR ii) Auto transformer starter OR iii) Soft start starter.  ii) D.C Shunt Motor : 1) Armature resistance starter (Three Point Starter) OR 2) Four Point Starter 

Description : Which of the following motor has squirrel cage winding on the stator: (1) 3 phase squirrel cage induction motor (2) Single phase squirrel cage pump motor (3) Single phase ceiling fan induction motor (4) Single phase table fan induction motor 

Last Answer : Which of the following motor has squirrel cage winding on the stator: (1) 3 phase squirrel cage induction motor (2) Single phase squirrel cage pump motor (3) Single phase ceiling fan induction motor (4) Single phase table fan induction motor 

Description : A 3-phase delta connected squirrel cage induction motor when started with a DOL starter has a starting torque of 600 NM. Its starting torque when star delta starter is used:

Last Answer : A 3-phase delta connected squirrel cage induction motor when started with a DOL starter has a starting torque of 600 NM. Its starting torque when star delta starter is used: 200 NM

Description : A three-phase squirrel cage induction motor has a starting torque of 150% and a maximum torque of 300% with respect to rated torque at rated voltage and rated frequency. Neglect the stator resistance and rotational losses. The ... maximum torque is  (A) 13.48% (B) 16.42% (C) 18.92% (D) 26.79%

Last Answer : A three-phase squirrel cage induction motor has a starting torque of 150% and a maximum torque of 300% with respect to rated torque at rated voltage and rated frequency. Neglect the stator resistance and rotational losses. The value of slip for maximum torque is 26.79%

Description : In a double squirrel cage induction motor, good starting torque is produced as (A) Large current flows through the outer high resistance winding. (B) Large current flows through the inner high ... the outer high resistance winding. (D) Large current flows through the inner low resistance winding.

Last Answer : In a double squirrel cage induction motor, good starting torque is produced as Large current flows through the outer high resistance winding.

Description : A 3 phase, 400 volts, 50 Hz, 100 kW, 4 pole squirrel cage induction motor with a rated slip of 2% will have a rotor speed of: (A) 1500 rpm (B) 1470 rpm (C) 1530 rpm (D) 1570 rpm

Last Answer : 1470rpm

Last Answer : The squirrel-cage winding of a single-phase motor is placed in the rotor.

Description : As shown in the illustration, the purpose of the item labeled 'Z', in assembly No. 2, is to _____________. EL-0001 A. keep the rotor in balance B. align the rotor to the stator C. dynamically balance the rotor D. cool the motor

Last Answer : Answer: D

Description : The purpose of the item labeled 'Z' in assembly No. 2, shown in the illustration is to _____________. EL-0001 A. keep the rotor in balance B. align the rotor to the stator C. dynamically balance the rotor D. cool the motor

Last Answer : Answer: D

Description : The reactive power drawn by a motor from an AC generator is the power which is _____________. A. used to establish the magnetic field of the motor B. lost in overcoming friction in the ... by current flow through the windings D. transmitted directly through the rotor shaft to perform useful work

Last Answer : Answer: A

Description : The air gap provided in induction motors should be checked periodically with a feeler gage to detect an unequal air gap and _____________. A. decreased motor magnetizing current B. hysteresis loses C. increased power factor D. mechanical damage to the rotor

Last Answer : Answer: D

Description : A characteristic of a wound-rotor induction motor, with a high resistance rotor winding, is _____________. A. low starting torque B. high starting torque C. high speed D. low starting voltage

Last Answer : Answer: B