Description : In an A.C. generator, pitting of collector rings will cause __________. I. sparking II. Chattering A. I only B. II only C. both I and II D. neither I or II
Last Answer : Answer: D
Description : Which of the following precautions should you take when securing propulsion generators and motors for an extended period of time? A. Disconnect the brush pigtails from their contacts and circulate air ... Lift the brushes from commutator collector rings and circulate cool dry air through the units.
Last Answer : Answer: C
Description : Which of the following statements represents the FIRST step in seating new brushes on slip rings? A. Wrap sandpaper around the slip rings and slide it back and forth between the brushes and the slip rings. B. ... to 4 hours. D. Apply seating compound under the brushes and run at no load for 2 hours.
Last Answer : Answer: A
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 : D.C. motor brush adjustment includes attention to _________. A. angle with the commutator and clearance within the holder B. brush length and pigtail tightness C. grade of material and surface dirt conditions D. all of the above
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 : 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 : 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 : If an alternator is to be inactive for a considerable period of time, which of the following actions should be taken? A. It should be disconnected from the prime mover and raised off its bearing supports ... . D. The windings and collector rings should be protected with a thin coat of grease or oil.
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
Description : The item referred to as a pigtail on a DC motor brush rigging is a/an ______________. A. feather spring B. uninsulated wire C. flexible spring adjuster D. brush holder
Last Answer : Answer: B
Description : Routine maintenance of a ship's service alternator should include ______________. A. changing the pedestal bearing insulation yearly B. megger testing of all rectifying diodes C. lubricating excitation slip rings D. periodic cleaning of the air filters or screens
Description : Which of the following statements is true concerning the cleaning of electrical contacts? A. Compressed air should be used to blow out metallic dust. B. Magnetic brushes should be used to remove ... contact resistance. D. Delicate parts should be cleaned with a brush and an approved safety solvent.
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 : 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 : Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) require that the emergency diesel generator engine shut down when _____________. A. lubricating oil pressure is lost B. the engine overspeeds dangerously C. fixed CO2 is released into the emergency diesel generator space D. all of the above
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 : Hysteresis in a direct current generator is indicated by _____________. A. arcing at the brushes B. pulsating terminal current C. heating of the armature core D. hunting and over control
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 : 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 : The purpose of DC generator brushes is to _____________. A. neutralize armature reaction B. conduct electric current to an outside circuit C. convert DC current to AC current D. provide excitation to a DC generator
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 : For more complete vessel protection when using an impressed current cathodic system _____________. A. all ship's service alternators have additional temperature sensing devices and a thermal recorder ... with the hull and the propeller shaft is grounded through a slip ring/brush arrangement
Description : One of the generator bearing shells is generally insulated from the end housing in order to prevent _____________. A. rapid brush wear B. residual magnetism leak off C. excessive field winding heat D. circulation of shaft currents
Description : On some diesel-electric ships, the DC propulsion motor will only attain half speed when the generator fields are fully excited. Speeds above this are obtained by _____________. A. rotating brush ... B. raising the generator engine speed C. lowering the generator engine speed D. decreasing excitation
Description : Which of the following are the parts of a DC generator that convert the AC in the armature to DC in the external circuit. Are these parts the: w) field poles x) slip rings and the brushes y) commutator and the brushes z) armature and the core
Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- COMMUTATOR AND THE BRUSHES
Description : The main purpose of an electric space heater installed in a large AC generator is to _____________. A. keep the lube oil warm for quick starting B. prevent moisture from condensing in the ... is shutdown C. prevent the windings from becoming brittle D. prevent acidic pitting of the slip rings
Description : The main purpose of an electric space heater installed in a large AC generator is to _____________. A. prevent the windings from becoming brittle B. prevent moisture from condensing in the windings during ... C. prevent acidic pitting of the slip rings D. keep the lube oil warm for quick starting
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
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 : To properly seat the brushes on slip rings, you should use ____________. A. sand paper B. crocus cloth C. emery cloth D. all of the above
Description : The reversal of an AC, three-phase, induction motor is accomplished by ______________. A. changing all three motor leads B. reversing the position of the slip rings C. interchanging any two of the three motor leads D. interchanging any two brushes
Description : In actual applications, electrical connections to 'R1-R2' of figure 'A' and to 'R1-R2- R3' of figure 'B' shown in the illustration are made by ______________. EL-0092 A. soldered contacts B. spliced and taped connections C. slip rings and brushes D. solderless crimp-on connectors
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.
Description : Voltage generated by most AC generators is fed from the machine to the bus by means of ____________. A. brushes on a commutator B. brushes on slip rings C. slip rings on a commutator D. direct connections from the stator
Description : Brushless generators are designed to operate without the use of ___________. A. brushes B. slip rings C. commutators D. all of the above
Description : What are the materials used to manufacture the brushes for slip rings of an induction motor?
Last Answer : A:The slip rings are made of brass and phosphor bronze. The brushes are made of metal graphite which is an alloy of copper and carbon.
Description : The current from the stator of an alternator is taken out to the external load circuit through (A) slip rings. (B) commutator segments. (C) solid connections. (D) carbon brushes.
Last Answer : (C) solid connections.
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 : If the bearings of an electrical generator are failing more frequently than expected and the lubricating oil is sludging then you should ______________. A. check the connections to the output leads B. ... replace the bearing with a sealed roller type D. replace the thrust bearing of the prime mover
Description : Brush sparking during commutation may be caused by ________. A. eddy currents in the armature core B. laminations in the generator field pieces C. induced current opposite to coil inductance D. coil inductance discharge occurring at commutation
Description : An alternator operating in parallel begins to vibrate severely and eventually trips out on the reverse power relay. The cause of the vibration was a result of ______________________. A. the ... C. the alternator was operating out of synchronism D. flashover at the alternator collector rings
Description : Practical method of improving string efficiency a) Increasing crass arms length b) Using different size of insulators c) Using different insulator materials d) Using of guard rings
Last Answer : Ans: Increasing crass arms length*
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 : The most practical method of controlling the RPM of a step-speed AC motor is to _____________. A. change input voltage B. vary the number of poles C. vary power factor D. change the number of brushes
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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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