Description : When an AC or a DC motor fails to start, the FIRST step in troubleshooting should be to check the ____________. A. motor windings for obvious opens B. motor controller leads for continuity C. fuse or circuit breaker D. motor controller leads for grounds
Last Answer : Answer: C
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
Last Answer : Answer: A
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 : If the motor fails to start and a voltmeter reading between 1 and 6, as illustrated, indicates line voltage, your next step should be to ________. EL-0007 A. replace fuse '10a' B. replace or repair contact 'Ma' C. reset and determine the cause of the overload D. check line voltage between L1 and L3
Description : After closing the circuit breaker to place two similar alternators in parallel, the NEXT step is to balance the _____________. A. power factor B. voltage load C. kilowatt load D. ampere load
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.
Last Answer : Answer: B
Description : If the centrifugal switch or relay used for cutting out the starting winding of a split-phase induction motor fails to open once the motor is in operation, the _____________. A. motor will overspeed B ... C. motor will immediately stall under load D. motor torque will be above normal at rated speed
Description : In the illustrated motor controller, the motor fails to start. A voltmeter reading between 1 and 6 reads line voltage, while the voltmeter reading between 2 and 6 reads 0 VAC. The problem is __________. EL- ... in the 'M' coil, 'Ma' contact/start switch or overload contacts D. fuse '10a' is blown
Description : In order to safely carry out repairs to a generator circuit breaker, it must be isolated from the bus. This is accomplished by opening the _____________. A. reverse power relay B. bus disconnect link C. generator bus fuse connections D. power directional relay
Description : A circuit breaker differs from a fuse in that a circuit breaker _____________. A. melts and must be replaced B. is enclosed in a tube of insulating material with metal ferrules at each end C. gives no visual indication of having opened the circuit D. trips to break the circuit and may be reset
Last Answer : Answer: D
Description : A circuit breaker and a fuse have a basic similarity in that they both _____________. A. can be reset to energize the circuit B. should open the circuit when overloaded C. will burn out when an over current flow develops D. all of the above
Description : You are attempting to parallel two AC generators and the synchroscope pointer stops at a position other than 0°. If you close the circuit breaker at this moment _____________. A. the incoming ... hazardous condition will be created by the incoming machine being at a higher frequency than the bus
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 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 : To check the three line fuses of a three-phase system consisting of a three-phase motor, you must _____________. A. place the starter in the 'stop' position B. make sure the motor is operating at full ... leads across the 'hot' ends of the fuses D. place the leads across the bottom ends of the fuses
Description : You are reconnecting a three-phase induction motor to the supply line. To prevent possible damage to the load, due to the wrong direction of rotation, you should ____________. ... supply line phase sequence and motor rotation with appropriate indicators, then connect correspondingly marked leads
Description : An alternator is being paralleled with one on the line. At the INSTANT the circuit breaker is closed, the frequency of the incoming alternator will normally _____________. A. increase B. not change C. decrease D. be exactly 60 hertz
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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : A single-phase induction motor fails to start. The rotor is spun rapidly with the line switch closed. Having started by this method it is noted that the motor fluctuates between a very slow ... lies in the ______ A. starting winding B. centrifugal mechanism C. centrifugal switch D. running winding
Description : When testing for blown fuses in a three-phase supply circuit to a motor, you should first ___________________. A. apply the megger across the tops of the line fuses B. apply an ammeter diagonally across ... of the line fuses D. ensure the circuit is de-energized, and then use a continuity tester
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
Description : A fuse will 'blow' if _____________. A. an electric motor is stopped suddenly by opening a switch B. the flow of current to the protection device is reversed C. the electrical current exceeds the rated value of the fuse D. unequal resistors are connected in parallel
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 : An instantaneous-trip-type fuse will _____________. A. open as soon as the load current exceeds its set point B. allow a preset delay between overcurrent and melting C. open a circuit by using a time delay element with a magnetic trip D. reset itself when the overcurrent is corrected
Description : Before working on an electric cargo winch master switch or controller, you should _____________. A. spray the gasket surface with a solvent B. drain condensate from the box C. open the circuit breaker in the power supply and tag D. heat the switch box to remove any moisture
Description : Which of the following precautions should be taken when a blown fuse, rated at 10 amperes, is replaced? A. Short out the fuse before removing it from the circuit. B. Use needle-nose pliers to ... D. Fuses of 10 ampere rating and less are virtually harmless when energized and may be handled freely.
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 : If the illustrated motor fails to start and gives a loud hum when the start button is pushed, the problem is ________. EL-0007 A. one of the phases to the motor is not energized because of ... electrical distribution system D. 'OL1' is open because of 'T1' overload causing the motor to single phase
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 : An alternator will fail to produce line voltage as a result of _____________. A. a closed circuit breaker B. oxidized slip rings C. improperly staggered brushes D. exciter generator failure
Description : You are attempting to parallel two AC generators and the synchroscope pointer is revolving slowly in the fast direction. You should _____________. A. use the governor control switch to adjust the incoming ... the 0° position D. use the field rheostat to adjust the speed of the incoming machine
Description : The schematic diagram shown in the illustration uses symbol 'A' to represent a/an _________. EL-0011 A. non-renewable fuse link B. circuit breaker coil C. overload relay coil D. thermal overload heater
Description : Differentiate between a fuse and a circuit breaker.
Last Answer : Fuse is a low current interrupting device. It is a copper or an aluminium wire. Circuit breaker is a high current interrupting device and it act as a switch under normal operating conditions.
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 : A delayed-action fuse is most frequently used in which of the listed circuits? A. Lighting circuit B. Motor circuit C. Electric heater circuit D. Radar circuit
Description : If the excitation of an alternator operating in parallel is decreased below normal, its _____________. A. power factor will change in the lagging direction B. power factor will change in the leading direction C. ampere load will be greatly increased D. kilowatt load will be greatly decreased
Description : If the excitation is increased to one of two alternators operating in parallel, the _____________. A. power factor will change in the lagging direction B. power factor will change in the leading direction C. kilowatt load will be greatly increased D. ampere load will be greatly decreased
Description : The main difference between a motor control circuit containing low voltage protection and low voltage release is that the latter contains _____________. A. a magnetic operating coil B. normally open line contacts C. thermal-overload protection D. a momentary-contact start button
Description : How could you check a 1/500-ampere fuse with an ohmmeter?
Last Answer : Use a resistor in series with the fuse when you check it with the ohmmeter.
Description : Which of the following actions must be carried out prior to closing the alternator circuit breaker according to the graph shown in the illustration? EL-0002 A. Increase the alternator voltage. B. Decrease the line voltage. C. Increase the line voltage. D. Decrease the line frequency.
Description : Which of the following actions must be carried out before a voltage tester can be used to test the three line fuses to a three-phase motor? A. The fuses must be removed from the circuit. B. The ... disconnected and tagged. D. Nothing need be done as long as the motor is running under a light load.
Description : If a three-phase induction motor is operated under a light load and it develops an open in one of its supply lines, the motor will _____________. A. continue to run, but will vibrate and have reduced ... speed up due to the reduced number of poles C. run cooler due to reduced current flow D. stop
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 : The rated temperature rise of an electric motor is the _____________. A. average temperature at any given latitude B. normal temperature rise above the standard ambient temperature at rated load ... D. permissible difference in the ambient temperature of the motor due to existing weather conditions
Description : Transformers are used onboard ships with AC generators to _____________. A. change frequency B. increase power output to modulating frequency controllers C. decrease power output to modulating frequency ... D. permit higher voltage for electric motor operation and low voltage for lighting circuits
Description : In accordance with Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR), a circuit breaker located in the machinery space and installed in a 440V AC system must _____________. A. be dependent upon mechanical ... the maximum asymmetrical shortcircuit current available at the point of application D. all of the above