Description : Sparking at the brushes of a DC propulsion motor can be the result of ____________. A. improper brush pressure B. improper brush seating C. reversed interpole polarity D. all of the above
Last Answer : Answer: D
Description : Which of the listed conditions will occur if the polarity of the field poles and the direction of current to the brushes of a DC motor were both reversed? A. The motor would not start. ... direction of rotation of the armature would be unchanged. D. The field pole windings would become overheated.
Last Answer : Answer: C
Description : Which of the conditions listed will indicate the need to clean the insulation on the windings of an electric motor? A. Higher than normal operating temperature. B. Excessive vibration at normal speed. C. Sparking at the brushes. D. High megger readings.
Last Answer : Answer: A
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
Last Answer : Answer: B
Description : Which of the following statements describes what will happen when both the polarity of the field poles, and the direction of current to the brushes of a DC motor are reversed? A. The motor will ... of rotation of the armature will remain the same. D. The field pole windings will become overheated.
Description : If only one brush on a commutator is sparking excessively, you should look for _____________. A. a high commutator bar B. copper imbedded in the brush C. a loose commutator bar D. flux in the commutating zone
Description : Sparking of D.C. motor brushes can be caused by __________. A. an open commutating winding B. many mechanical, electrical or operating faults C. an open interpole D. all of the above
Description : Insufficient brush pressure on a DC motor may cause _______. A. generator overload B. excess residual magnetism C. water vapor absorption D. sparking of the brushes
Description : The direction of rotation of a DC propulsion motor can be changed by reversing the _____________. A. brush holder position B. polarity of the field poles C. brush staggered order D. motor interpole connections
Description : Which of the damages listed can occur to the components of a winch master control switch, if the cover gasket becomes deteriorated? A. Overheating of the winch motor. B. Contamination of lube oil. C. Sparking at the winch motor brushes. D. Rapid corrosion of switch components.
Description : An open armature connection in a DC propulsion motor could be caused by ____________. A. low-load operation B. clogged ventilation ducts C. sparking at the brushes D. a grounded shunt field coil
Description : Temporary repairs to an open DC propulsion armature coil can be made by _____________. A. connecting the coil ends directly to a pair of negative brushes B. disconnecting coil ends, insulating ... C. grounding the coil ends and short circuiting the commutator bar D. removing the sparking brushes
Description : Which of the listed conditions might contribute to very rapid wearing of a DC machine's commutator bars? A. A grounded commutator bar B. Using improper carbon brushes C. Aligning the front and rear mica V-rings improperly D. An open circuit in the armature
Description : A shorted armature coil in a DC motor can be detected by _____________. A. sparking at the brushes B. shiny armature coil C. worn grooves in the armature D. undercut mica
Description : The function of the commutator in a DC motor is to ________. A. reverse the flow of current through the armature B. reverse the flow of current in the field poles C. reduce the reluctance of the magnetic path through the motor D. shift the neutral running plane of the brushes to prevent sparking
Description : The purpose of the commutator and brushes on a DC generator is to _____________. A. transfer generated direct current voltage from the armature to the line B. convert the alternating voltage ... contact method to excite the field D. reduce sparking between the armature and the carbon brushes
Description : Brushes in a generator must be positioned in the neutral plane to avoid sparking between the brushes and the _____________. A. yoke B. armature windings C. field pole windings D. commutator
Description : Which of the listed faults cannot be eliminated, EXCEPT by turning or grinding a commutator with a rigidly supported tool? A. Sparking brushes B. Eccentricity C. High mica D. Blackened commutator
Description : Which of the procedures listed could result in damaging a transistor beyond repair? A. Applying incorrect polarity to the collector circuit. B. Applying excessive voltage to the input circuit. C. Careless soldering which would overheat the transistor. D. All of the above.
Description : You are using a mechanical voltage tester to check the fuses in a three-phase circuit supplying an electric motor. For which of the following reasons must the motor be stopped during the test? A. ... circuit would be indicated by the voltage tester with the circuit energized. D. All of the above.
Description : When a battery-charging panel is being used, the batteries will discharge if _____________. A. DC voltage is supplied B. the polarity is reversed C. the voltage fluctuates D. too little current is supplied
Description : When 220V dc shunt alternator generating the voltage at rated value. If direction of rotation is reversed, then alternator will a) Build up its voltage with same polarity b) Build up its voltage with opposite polarity c) No build up of voltage d) None
Last Answer : Ans: No build up of voltage
Description : If a DC motor runs faster than designed, with all other conditions being normal, the possible cause could be a/an ______________. A. shorted shunt field coil B. open armature coil C. reversed commutating pole D. overload
Description : Relative to the direction of rotation, a D.C. motor commutating pole has the same polarity as the _____________. A. main pole following B. interpole following C. main pole preceding D. interpole preceding
Description : Sparking at the brushes of a running motor could be an indication of _____________. A. normal operation B. a dirty commutator C. increased brush capacity D. water vapor absorption
Description : Modern DC generators are fitted with commutating poles to _____________. A. prevent motorizing B. reduce sparking C. reduce the load on the main poles D. reduce spring pressure on the brushes
Description : In the illustrated test, if the lamp fails to light on any of the three windings then _________. EL-0027 A. all three windings are grounded and the motor should be sent out for repair B. ... the motor controller and the controller should be checked D. the test should be redone at a higher voltage
Description : A fuse will blow for all the listed reasons EXCEPT ________. A. excessive vibration B. extremely hot surroundings C. loose fuse clips D. low contact resistance within the fuse
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 : In an AC generator, direct current from a separate source is passed through the windings of the rotor _____________. A. by means of slip rings and brushes B. by means of a commutator C. by means of rotating bar magnet D. to minimize the danger of arc over
Description : A shunt-wound DC generator is one in which the shunt field windings are in parallel with the _____________. A. commutator B. brushes C. armature D. all of the above
Description : If an AC generator experiences voltage failure, the cause may be _____________. A. an open in the field circuit B. the brushes shifting out of the neutral plane C. excessive locked-rotor current D. a rotating slip ring
Description : An open in the armature of a DC motor is suspected, but is not found by visual inspection of the commutator. The next step in troubleshooting this problem is to ________________. A. conduct a ... windings C. conduct an insulation resistance test of the armature D. test the commutator for a ground
Description : Due to which of the following factors the brush wear rate is altered ? (a) Speed of the machine (b) Contact pressure (c) Surface conditions of brush and commutator (d) Excessive sparking (e) All of the above
Last Answer : Ans: E
Description : Which statement is true concerning a split-phase induction motor? A. Motor rotation can be reversed without changing the windings or leads. B. Motor speed can be readily adjusted from zero to full ... proper wiring. D. Motor rotation can be reversed by reversing the leads on the starting winding.
Description : A short circuit in the armature of a DC motor will cause the motor to _____________. A. run fast B. hum when energized C. spark at the brushes D. fail to start
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 following statements represents the important factor that must be considered when replacing a faulty diode in the exciter rectifier assembly? A. Be certain that the replacement diode ... The replacement diode must be dipped in varnish prior to installation to protect against humidity.
Description : Which of the following precautions should be taken when troubleshooting various power circuits using a common solenoid-type mechanical voltage tester (wiggins)? A. Never use this tester on circuits greater ... voltage expected in the circuit in order to prevent damage from an off-scale reading.
Description : An increase in which of the listed conditions will increase the speed of a synchronous motor? A. Frequency B. Voltage C. Armature current D. Inductance
Description : Severe vibration, accompanied by flashover at the collector rings of an alternator operating in parallel, is a symptom of _____________. A. reverse current motorization B. loss of synchronism C. destructive overspeeding D. reversed polarity
Description : A megohmmeter can be used to test for ____________. A. an open field coil B. synchronous speed C. undercut mica D. reversed polarity
Description : A megohmmeter can be used to test for _____________. A. an open field coil B. a shorted field pole C. undercut mica D. reversed polarity
Description : If you reverse both the field and the armature connections to a DC propulsion motor, _____________. A. the direction of motor rotation will change B. the brushes will become overheated C. a magnetic lock will occur in the motor D. the direction of motor rotation will remain the same
Description : What current flows in the interpole windings?
Last Answer : Armature current.
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
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
Description : Which of the following conditions indicates that a lead-acid battery is being charged too rapidly? A. Sparks occurring at the positive terminal. B. Unusually high electrolyte specific gravity. C. Low plate potentials being developed. D. Excessively high temperatures and gassing rates.
Description : Excessive heat in an operating motor controller can result from _____________. A. a closed starter contact B. loose connections C. missing arc chutes D. low motor starting torque
Description : If the contacts of a motor starter or controller fail to drop out when the 'stop' button is depressed the ____________. A. contacts are carrying excessive current B. contacts have become welded together C. shading coil is broken D. shading coil is loose