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 increases, rotor reactance decreases. B. The pullout point on the torque curve is about seven times the normal full load torque value. C. At stand still, stator current is 150% of normal. D. If the motor is loaded to the point where 40% slip has resulted, it will stall.

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 increases, rotor reactance decreases. B. The pullout point on the torque curve is about seven times the normal full load torque value. C. At stand still, stator current is 150% of normal.  D. If the motor is loaded to the point where 40% slip has resulted, it will stall.
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Which of the following statements describes what will occur if the motor shown in the illustration is required to carry 150% of full load? EL-0056 A. The primary counter emf will be increased. B. The stator current will increase. C. The slip will decrease. D. The slip value, stator current curve, and torque curve will all coincide.

Description : Which of the following statements describes what will occur if the motor shown in the illustration is required to carry 150% of full load? EL-0056 A. The primary counter emf will be increased. B. ... slip will decrease. D. The slip value, stator current curve, and torque curve will all coincide.

Last Answer : Answer: B

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 motor C. is the armature for a squirrel cage rotor motor D. are direct current shunt field windings for a universal motor

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

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 less slip. C. A decrease in rotor speed results in less generated current. D. A decrease in rotor speed produces a weaker magnetic field.

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

Which of the following statements is correct concerning the motor performance curves and data table shown in the illustration? EL-0006 A. The motor RPM at full load is 1737 RPM. B. The motor draws 12.62 kw from the switchboard when operating at full load. C. If the motor was developing 10 HP its power factor would be 0.92. D. All of the above.

Description : Which of the following statements is correct concerning the motor performance curves and data table shown in the illustration? EL-0006 A. The motor RPM at full load is 1737 RPM. B. The motor draws 12.62 kw ... If the motor was developing 10 HP its power factor would be 0.92. D. All of the above.

Last Answer : Answer: D

The torque produced by a motor when its shaft will not turn, even though rated voltage is applied to the stator, is known as _____________. A. locked-rotor torque B. pullout torque C. breakdown torque D. torque margin

Description : The torque produced by a motor when its shaft will not turn, even though rated voltage is applied to the stator, is known as _____________. A. locked-rotor torque B. pullout torque C. breakdown torque D. torque margin

Last Answer : Answer: A

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

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

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 supply to the stator windings C. laminated steel core and aluminum conductors in the rotor D. interaction of the magnetic field caused by the induced current in the squirrel-cage bars with the magnetic field of the stator

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

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 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

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. squirrel cage rotor and shaft for a polyphase motor D. squirrel cage rotor for a single phase induction motor

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

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 : 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

A three-phase squirrel cage induction motor has a starting torque of 150% and a maximum torque of 300%

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%

Regarding an induction motor, the power developed by the rotor automatically adjusts itself to the _____________. A. power required to drive the load B. speed required to drive the load C. current flow in the motor stator D. torque developed by the rotating field

Description : Regarding an induction motor, the power developed by the rotor automatically adjusts itself to the _____________. A. power required to drive the load B. speed required to drive the load C. current flow in the motor stator D. torque developed by the rotating field

Last Answer : Answer: A

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. changing the RPM of the rotor flux C. changing the phase sequence of the applied voltage D. reconnecting the stator so that no poles have the same polarity

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

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. starting winding will burn out C. motor will immediately stall under load D. motor torque will be above normal at rated speed

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

Last Answer : Answer: B

In an induction motor, if the rotor resistance is equal to stand-still reactance then the maximum torque is_________.

Last Answer : In an induction motor, if the rotor resistance is equal to stand-still reactance then the maximum torque is equal to starting torque.

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

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

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

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

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

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

To reverse the direction of rotation of a three-phase AC induction motor, do one of the following: w) reverse any two of the three-phase connections x) change the frequency of the applied AC power y) operate the motor below the stall torque at very high slip z) none of the above

Description : To reverse the direction of rotation of a three-phase AC induction motor, do one of the following: w) reverse any two of the three-phase connections x) change the frequency of the applied AC power y) operate the motor below the stall torque at very high slip z) none of the above

Last Answer : ANSWER: W -- REVERSE ANY TWO OF THE THREE-PHASE CONNECTIONS 

In Induction motor Slip frequency of rotor current, when rotor speed is Nr. Then rotor producing slip field rotates with respect to stator is a) Slip frequency b) Nr c) Ns d) None

Description : In Induction motor Slip frequency of rotor current, when rotor speed is Nr. Then rotor producing slip field rotates with respect to stator is a) Slip frequency b) Nr c) Ns d) None

Last Answer : Ans: Ns

A three phase slip ring induction motor is fed from the rotor side with stator winding short circuited stator is:

Description : A three phase slip ring induction motor is fed from the rotor side with stator winding short circuited stator is: (1) Slip frequency (2) Supply frequency (3) Frequency corresponding to rotor speed (4) Zero

Last Answer : A three phase slip ring induction motor is fed from the rotor side with stator winding short circuited stator is: Slip frequency

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

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

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

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

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

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

If a three-phase induction motor malfunctions and drops to a single-phase (one supply line open) ____________. A. the motor will continue to run if it is not heavily loaded B. more torque will be developed C. the motor will immediately stop and not be able to be restarted D. the motor will immediately stop and can only be restarted at no load

Description : If a three-phase induction motor malfunctions and drops to a single-phase (one supply line open) ____________. A. the motor will continue to run if it is not heavily loaded B. more torque will be ... be able to be restarted D. the motor will immediately stop and can only be restarted at no load

Last Answer : Answer: A

A degree of control over the speed of a slip ring induction motor can be obtained by _____________. A. adjusting governor linkage B. changing the number of phases to the motor C. inserting resistance into the stator circuit D. inserting resistance into the rotor circuit

Description : A degree of control over the speed of a slip ring induction motor can be obtained by _____________. A. adjusting governor linkage B. changing the number of phases to the motor C. inserting resistance into the stator circuit D. inserting resistance into the rotor circuit

Last Answer : Answer: D

In an induction motor, rotor currents are circulated in the rotor by _____________. A. slip rings and brushes B. an armature and brushes C. inductive reaction of the rotating stator field D. external variable resistors

Description : In an induction motor, rotor currents are circulated in the rotor by _____________. A. slip rings and brushes B. an armature and brushes C. inductive reaction of the rotating stator field D. external variable resistors

Last Answer : Answer: C

A 3-phase 50HZ SCIM takes a power input of 30 KW at its full load speed of 1440 rpm. Total stator losses are 1 KW. The slip and rotor ohmic losses at full load are a) 0.02, 600 W b) 0.04, 580 W c) 0.04, 1160 W d) 0.04, 1200 W

Description : A 3-phase 50HZ SCIM takes a power input of 30 KW at its full load speed of 1440 rpm. Total stator losses are 1 KW. The slip and rotor ohmic losses at full load are a) 0.02, 600 W b) 0.04, 580 W c) 0.04, 1160 W d) 0.04, 1200 W

Last Answer : Ans: 0.04, 1160 W

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

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

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 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

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

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

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/an ______________. A. improper brush position B. reversed commutating pole C. shorted stator D. high power factor

Last Answer : Answer: C

Which of the following statements is true concerning the motor controller diagram shown in the illustration? EL-0023 A. Terminal 'T2' is hot only on high speed. B. Both indicating lights will be lit on both high and low speeds as they are connected to the common lead when the motor is running. C. Overload protection is provided for high speed operation only. D. 'L2' is always connected to 'T2' whenever the motor is running.

Description : Which of the following statements is true concerning the motor controller diagram shown in the illustration? EL-0023 A. Terminal 'T2' is hot only on high speed. B. Both indicating lights will be lit on ... high speed operation only. D. 'L2' is always connected to 'T2' whenever the motor is running.

Last Answer : Answer: D

Which of the following statements is true concerning a polyphase synchronous propulsion motor? A. The motor is started as an induction motor. B. Resistance is gradually added to the rotor circuit. C. The starting current is held below the rated current. D. The field winding is energized for starting purposes only.

Description : Which of the following statements is true concerning a polyphase synchronous propulsion motor? A. The motor is started as an induction motor. B. Resistance is gradually added to the rotor circuit. C. ... is held below the rated current. D. The field winding is energized for starting purposes only.

Last Answer : Answer: A

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 rotating magnetic field by the excitation current C. the field strength varies directly with rotor slip D. the stator flux rotates in the opposite direction

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

Last Answer : Answer: B

A synchronous motor maintains synchronism with the rotating field because _____________. A. field strength varies directly with rotor slip B. DC current applied to the rotor coils causes the rotor magnets to lock in with the rotating flux of the stator C. the stator poles are dragged around due to the flux created by the excitation current D. the stator flux rotates in the opposite direction

Description : A synchronous motor maintains synchronism with the rotating field because _____________. A. field strength varies directly with rotor slip B. DC current applied to the rotor coils causes the rotor ... the flux created by the excitation current D. the stator flux rotates in the opposite direction

Last Answer : Answer: B

A four pole, 60 Hz, three-phase synchronous motor comes up to 1760 RPM when started as an induction motor. What is the percent slip after the rotor field is energized? A. 0 B. 1.1 C. 2.2 D. 3.3

Description : A four pole, 60 Hz, three-phase synchronous motor comes up to 1760 RPM when started as an induction motor. What is the percent slip after the rotor field is energized? A. 0 B. 1.1 C. 2.2 D. 3.3

Last Answer : Answer: A

A balanced three-phase, 50 Hz voltage is applied to a 3 phase, 4 pole, induction motor. When the motor is delivering rated output, the slip is found to be 0.05. The speed of the rotor m.m.f. relative to the rotor structure is (A) 1500 r.p.m. (B) 1425 r.p.m. (C) 25 r.p.m. (D) 75 r.p.m.

Description : A balanced three-phase, 50 Hz voltage is applied to a 3 phase, 4 pole, induction motor. When the motor is delivering rated output, the slip is found to be 0.05. The speed of the rotor m.m.f. relative to the rotor structure is (A) 1500 r.p.m. (B) 1425 r.p.m. (C) 25 r.p.m. (D) 75 r.p.m.

Last Answer : (D) 75 r.p.m.

Slip of the induction machine is 0.02 and the stator supply frequency is 50 Hz. What will be the frequency of the rotor induced emf? (A) 10 Hz. (B) 50 Hz. (C) 1 Hz. (D) 2500 Hz.

Description : Slip of the induction machine is 0.02 and the stator supply frequency is 50 Hz. What will be the frequency of the rotor induced emf? (A) 10 Hz. (B) 50 Hz. (C) 1 Hz. (D) 2500 Hz.

Last Answer : Ans: C Given : s = 0.02 ; f = 50 Hz Therefore, frequency of rotor induced emf = s f = 0.02 x 50 = 1.0 Hz

What is the rotor speed of a four pole, 60 cycle, induction motor operating at full load with 3% slip? A. 270 RPM B. 540 RPM C. 873 RPM D. 1746 RPM

Description : What is the rotor speed of a four pole, 60 cycle, induction motor operating at full load with 3% slip? A. 270 RPM B. 540 RPM C. 873 RPM D. 1746 RPM

Last Answer : Answer: D

Using illustrated chart, when will the power factor be least efficient? EL-0006 A. When the motor is operating at full load. B. When the percentage of slip is greatest. C. When there is no load on the motor. D. the power factor is the same from no-load to locked rotor.

Description : Using illustrated chart, when will the power factor be least efficient? EL-0006 A. When the motor is operating at full load. B. When the percentage of slip is greatest. C. When there is no load on the motor. D. the power factor is the same from no-load to locked rotor.

Last Answer : Answer: C

The graph shown in the illustration represents the speed droop curves of two equal capacity alternators about to be paralleled. When paralleled, the greater portion of the total load above 60% for each unit will be picked up _____________. EL-0025 A. by unit 'A' B. by unit 'B' C. equally by each unit D. none of the above

Description : The graph shown in the illustration represents the speed droop curves of two equal capacity alternators about to be paralleled. When paralleled, the greater portion of the total load above 60% for each unit will be picked up ... unit 'A' B. by unit 'B' C. equally by each unit D. none of the above

Last Answer : Answer: A

Erratic operation of the devices represented in the diagrams shown in the illustration could be traced to ____________. EL-0092 A. improper contact at 'R' slip rings or 'S' connections B. a low three-phase voltage supply C. improper contact at 'S' slip rings or 'R' connections D. a high three-phase voltage supply

Description : Erratic operation of the devices represented in the diagrams shown in the illustration could be traced to ____________. EL-0092 A. improper contact at 'R' slip rings or 'S' connections B. a low three- ... . improper contact at 'S' slip rings or 'R' connections D. a high three-phase voltage supply

Last Answer : Answer: A

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

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

The rotor power output of a 3-phase induction motor is 15 KW and corresponding slip is 4%. The rotor copper loss will be (A) 600 W. (B) 625 W (C) 650 W (D) 700 W

Description : The rotor power output of a 3-phase induction motor is 15 KW and corresponding slip is 4%. The rotor copper loss will be (A) 600 W. (B) 625 W (C) 650 W (D) 700 W

Last Answer : Ans: B Rotor copper losses = rotor input- rotor output and output = (1-s) input ∴ Input = output/(1-s) = 15000 /1-0.04 = 15625 ∴ loss = 15625 -1500 = 625 watt

The synchronous speed for a 3 phase 6-pole induction motor is 1200 rpm. If the number of poles is now reduced to 4 with the frequency remaining constant, the rotor speed with a slip of 5% will be _________. (A) 1690 rpm (B) 1750 rpm (C) 1500 rpm (D) 1710 rpm

Description : The synchronous speed for a 3 phase 6-pole induction motor is 1200 rpm. If the number of poles is now reduced to 4 with the frequency remaining constant, the rotor speed with a slip of 5% will be _________. (A) 1690 rpm (B) 1750 rpm (C) 1500 rpm (D) 1710 rpm

Last Answer : (D) 1710 rpm

The rotor frequency for a 3 phase 1000 RPM 6 pole induction motor with a slip of 0.04 is________Hz (A) 8 (B) 4 (C) 6 (D) 2

Description : The rotor frequency for a 3 phase 1000 RPM 6 pole induction motor with a slip of 0.04 is________Hz (A) 8 (B) 4 (C) 6 (D) 2

Last Answer : Ans: D Given: N=1000 rpm ; P= 6; s= 0.04; and f = NP/ 120 = 10006/120 = 50 Hz Rotor frequency fr=sf = 0.0450 = 2.0 Hz

Which of the following statements is true concerning all three-phase alternators? A. Each has three separate but identical armature windings acted on by one system of rotating magnets. B. Each has one armature winding acted on by three identical but separate systems of rotating magnets. C. All three-phase alternators are designed to operate with a 0.8 leading power factor. D. The three phases always provide power to the load through three sets of slip rings and brushes.

Description : Which of the following statements is true concerning all three-phase alternators? A. Each has three separate but identical armature windings acted on by one system of rotating magnets. B. Each has one ... The three phases always provide power to the load through three sets of slip rings and brushes.

Last Answer : Answer: A

The frequency of the rotor current in a 3 phase 50 Hz, 4 pole induction motor at full load speed is about (A) 50 Hz. (B) 20 Hz. (C) 2 Hz. (D) Zero.

Description : The frequency of the rotor current in a 3 phase 50 Hz, 4 pole induction motor at full load speed is about (A) 50 Hz. (B) 20 Hz. (C) 2 Hz. (D) Zero.

Last Answer : (C) 2 Hz.