Description : The purpose of the capacitor within component 'B' of the circuit shown in the illustration is to ____________. EL-0081 A. prolong the life of the component's contacts B. discharge the neon within ... the inductive reactance in the circuit D. store power to operate the circuit should 'D' open
Last Answer : Answer: A
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
Last Answer : Answer: C
Description : What determines the number of field poles required to establish a rotating magnetic field in a multiphase motor stator?
Last Answer : The number of phases in the applied voltage.
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 : A single-phase induction motor starts, comes up to about 75% rated speed, slows down to a lower speed, and accelerates again. The problem is most likely in the ____________. A. starting winding B. running winding C. starting capacitor D. running centrifugal switch
Description : A single-phase induction motor having a relatively high starting torque, is the ___________. A. shaded pole motor B. wound-rotor motor C. capacitor-start motor D. resistance-start motor
Description : A ceiling fan uses (A) split-phase motor. (B) capacitor start and capacitor run motor. (C) universal motor. (D) capacitor start motor.
Last Answer : Ans: D To give starting torque and to maintain speed.
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 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.
Last Answer : Answer: D
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 : Which of the following problems will most likely occur if the starting winding of a split-phase induction motor failed to cutout once the motor was in continuous operation? A. The motor will overspeed. B. The ... reduced speed. C. A time delay will stop the motor. D. The winding will burn out.
Description : Why is the starting torque of a resistance split-phase induction motor not high?
Last Answer : The starting torque is given as, Ts = K Im Is Sin Ф Where K = constant whose magnitude depends upon the design of the motor (i) The angle between Is and Im is small ... Im are not equal in magnitude, the rotating magnetic field is not uniform and the starting torque produced is small.
Description : What is the function of capacitor in single phase induction motor?
Last Answer : To make phase difference between starting and running winding, to improve PF and to get more torque
Description : Magnet chatter or 'pumping' occurring in a magnetic contactor can be caused by ______________. A. dirt or grease on pole faces B. mechanical interference in the contacts C. chattering contacts on the control relay D. magnetic lock out of the contacts
Description : Explain how in a 3 phase induction motor to a rotating magnetic field is developed.
Last Answer : Production of Rotating Magnetic Field in Three-phase Induction Motor: In three-phase induction motor, the three-phase stator windings are displaced in space by 120° and their three-phase currents are displaced ... time by 120°. Such fluxes give rise to the resultant rotating magnetic field.
Description : The rotor of a synchronous motor operates in synchronism with the rotating field because ______________. A. of the amortisseur windings B. the rotor is magnetically locked into step with the ... field strength varies directly with rotor slip D. the stator flux rotates in the opposite direction
Description : What will be the phase angle relationship of a six-pole, three-phase, rotating field generator? A. 60° B. 120° C. 180° D. 360°
Description : The energy consumed by an AC motor, as strictly reactive power, is _____________. A. used to do mechanical work B. used to establish the magnetic field of the motor C. lost as heat generated by the windings D. lost in doing work to turn the motor itself
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
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 : What is the function of centrifugal starting switch in a single-phase induction motor?
Last Answer : Ans: The centrifugal switch is connected in series with the starting winding. The primary function of the centrifugal switch is to produce rotating flux in conjunction with main winding at the time of ... has no function to perform and is removed from the circuit by a centrifugally operated switch.
Description : As compared to a split phase motor, a capacitor start motor has _____.
Last Answer : As compared to a split phase motor, a capacitor start motor has higher starting torque.
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 : Which type of AC single-phase motor will also operate on direct current? A. Split-phase B. Series-wound C. Shaded-pole D. Repulsion-start
Description : The purpose of a magnetic relay is to _____________. A. open a circuit only in the event of overload B. remotely open and close contacts C. provide overcurrent protection during starting D. relay voltages at increased power
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 : Which of the following is a characteristic of fractional horsepower repulsion start motors? A. They start with a rotating stator field. B. The short circuiting ring is removed from the commutator while ... brushes are removed from the commutator while starting. D. They have a low starting torque.
Description : Which of the following statments is true of the illustrated motor controller? EL-0023 A. The low speed is used for starting the motor and when the controller automaticly shifts to High speed. B. The HOL relay ... D. If the overload relay opens for high speed the motor can still be run in low speed.
Description : Motor starter or controller contacts may become welded together if the contacts _____________. A. open too quickly and arc B. close under excessive pressure C. open or close too quickly D. close under excessive starting current
Description : The devices marked 'T' in the illustration are _____________. EL-0080 A. trouble alarm units whose contacts activate when problems arise either on starting or stopping of the motor B. topping ... contactor parts whose contacts start and stop the defrosting cycle of the compressor driven by the motor
Description : A shading coil used in an AC magnetic controller, functions to _____________. A. reduce vibration and noise in the contactor B. prevent flux buildup in the operating coil C. eliminate arcing when the contacts close D. energize the operating coil and 'pull in' the contacts
Last Answer : In a capacitor start motor, the phase displacement between starting and running winding can be nearly 90°.
Description : Why is the starting torque of a capacitor start induction motor high?
Last Answer : Ans: The capacitor C in the starting winding is so chosen that Is leads Im by 75 degree. Since the starting torque is directly proportional to Sin Ф, and it is quite high in capacitor-start induction motor.
Description : Reduction in the capacitance of a capacitor-start motor, results in reduced (A) Noise. (B) Speed. (C) Starting torque. (D) Armature reaction.
Last Answer : Ans: C Reduction in the capacitance reduces starting voltage, which results in reduced starting torque.
Description : A single-phase induction motor will only start if you spin the rotor rapidly with the line switch closed. After starting, its speed fluctuates between very slow and half-speed. The problem ... in the ________. A. starting winding B. centrifugal mechanism C. centrifugal switch D. running winding
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 : 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 : How the starting winding produce rotation in a single phase resistance start induction motor?
Last Answer : The starting winding is highly resistive and the main winding is inductive. So the phase difference between the two currents becomes nearly 90 degree and hence the motor start as two phase motor.
Description : What are methods available for making single phase induction motor a self starting?
Last Answer : By slitting the single phase, by providing shading coil in the poles.
Description : Why single phase induction motor is not a self starting one?
Last Answer : When motor fed supply from single phase, its stator winding produces an alternating flux, which doesn’t develop any torque.
Description : What are the methods to self-starting of single-phase motor?
Last Answer : a. Splitting one phase into two phases. b. By using capacitor. c. By using repulsion method. d. By shading the poles. e. By connecting the field in series with the rotor having winding with commutator (AC series motor or universal motor).
Description : Define rotating magnetic field of an induction motor.
Last Answer : Rotating magnetic field of an induction motor: A rotating magnetic field is a magnetic field that has moving polarities in which its opposite poles rotate about a central point or axis.
Last Answer : The speed of the rotating magnetic field in an induction motor is known as the synchronous speed.
Description : The most practical way to control the voltage output of an AC generator is to vary the _____________. A. number of windings B. speed of the rotating field C. strength of the rotating magnetic field D. power factor of the load
Description : An electrical device which employs a stationary armature and a rotating electromagnetic field is used aboard ship as a ____________. A. magnetic amplifier B. ship's service alternator C. three-wire DC generator D. saturable core reactor
Description : What is the direction of rotation of rotor with respect to the rotating magnetic field?
Last Answer : Answer: Rotating Magnetic Field is set up when 3 phase ac supply is provided to the stator windings of the induction motor. Rotating Magnetic Field rotates at synchronous speed. Rotor rotates in the direction of the rotating magnetic field
Description : If the pointer of the synchroscope is rotating in the slow direction when you are preparing to parallel two alternators, the _____________. A. incoming machine is turning faster than the load alternator B ... alternator is ready to split D. incoming machine is beginning to pick up some of the load
Description : A 3-phase, 4-pole, 50Hz induction motor runs at a speed of 1440 rpm. The rotating field produced by the rotor rotates at a speed of ________ rpm with respect to stator field. (A) 1500 (B) 0 (C) 1440 (D) 60
Last Answer : 0
Description : Starting torque can be obtained in the case of a single phase induction motor with identical main and auxiliary windings by connecting: (1) A capacitor across the mains (2) A capacitor in ... with the auxiliary winding (4) Equal value capacitors in series with the main and the auxiliary windings
Last Answer : Starting torque can be obtained in the case of a single phase induction motor with identical main and auxiliary windings by connecting: A capacitor is series with the auxiliary winding.
Description : While starting a main propulsion synchronous motor, the ammeter pegs out at maximum and then returns to the proper value after synchronization. This indicates the _____________. A. motor has started ... field windings are grounded C. slip rings are dirty D. power transmission cables are grounded