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

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
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Last Answer : Answer: C

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Last Answer : Answer: A

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Last Answer : Answer: D

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Last Answer : Answer: D

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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

Last Answer : Answer: D

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 the line B. the same as the frequency of the generator on the line C. slightly more than the frequency of the generator on the line D. all of the above

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Last Answer : Answer: C

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Description : Capacitors can be used in electric distribution systems to improve power factor. This is accomplished by seesawing energy between the capacitor and the _____________. A. generator B. inductive loads C. resistive loads D. all of the above

Last Answer : Answer: B

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Last Answer : 30°, 60° and 90° connections are made in a directional relay to render the relay Sufficient torque under fault conditions

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Description : In a logic circuit, the NOT gate function _____________. A. does not alter a logical input B. serves to amplify a given signal level C. must be accomplished with a common collector transistor arrangement D. reverses an input logic condition

Last Answer : Answer: D

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Last Answer : Answer: A

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Description : The operating torque of the upper induction disc-type element, or timer element, of an AC reverse power relay is obtained from ____________. A. the main bus B. a separate battery source C. line voltage D. electromagnets

Last Answer : Answer: D

Attempting to parallel an AC generator which is out of phase with the bus will result in which of the following problems? A. The breaker should trip. B. The KVA will decrease. C. The synchronizing lamps will burn out. D. The power factor will be unitized.

Description : Attempting to parallel an AC generator which is out of phase with the bus will result in which of the following problems? A. The breaker should trip. B. The KVA will decrease. C. The synchronizing lamps will burn out. D. The power factor will be unitized.

Last Answer : Answer: A

When an alternator is to remain idle for even a few days _________________. A. lift the brushes and disconnect the pigtails B. insulate the collector rings with strips of cardboard C. energize the heater circuit D. open the equalizing bus disconnect switch

Description : When an alternator is to remain idle for even a few days _________________. A. lift the brushes and disconnect the pigtails B. insulate the collector rings with strips of cardboard C. energize the heater circuit D. open the equalizing bus disconnect switch

Last Answer : Answer: C

Diesel generators #1 and #2 are operating in parallel at near full load capacity. Diesel generator #1 suddenly trips out mechanically due to low lube oil pressure. The reverse power relay functions properly and trips generator #1 electrically off the bo A. Start the emergency generator. B. Ascertain cause of the low lube oil pressure. C. Strip the board of all nonvital circuits. D. Secure alarms, reset reverse power relay, and restart #1 engine.

Description : Diesel generators #1 and #2 are operating in parallel at near full load capacity. Diesel generator #1 suddenly trips out mechanically due to low lube oil pressure. The reverse power relay functions ... all nonvital circuits. D. Secure alarms, reset reverse power relay, and restart #1 engine.

Last Answer : Answer: C

A loss of field excitation to an AC generator while operating in parallel will cause it to ____________. A. absorb more and more load due to decreased armature reaction B. lose its load due to the inherent speed droop built into the governor C. smoke and overload due to field flashover as residual field flux changes polarity D. lose its load, begin to motorize, trip out on reverse power relay, and possibly overspeed

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Last Answer : Answer: D

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Description : Equal power factors on paralleled AC generators are maintained by an automatic _____________. A. voltage regulator B. reverse power relay C. reverse current relay D. governor control switch

Last Answer : Answer: A

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 : 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

Last Answer : Answer: D

Regarding an AC generator connected to the main electrical bus; as the electric load and power factor vary, a corresponding change is reflected in the generator armature reaction. These changes in armature reaction are compensated for by the __________ A. governor speed droop setting B. voltage regulator C. balance coil D. phase-balance relay

Description : Regarding an AC generator connected to the main electrical bus; as the electric load and power factor vary, a corresponding change is reflected in the generator armature reaction. These changes in ... . governor speed droop setting B. voltage regulator C. balance coil D. phase-balance relay

Last Answer : Answer: B

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 : 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

Last Answer : Answer: C