Description : The division of the kilowatt load between two AC generators operating in parallel is controlled by the settings and characteristics of the _____________. A. voltage regulators B. field rheostats C. reverse power relays D. prime mover governors
Last Answer : Answer: D
Description : The power factor at which a paralleled AC generator operates is usually adjusted by the _____________. A. connected load B. prime mover speed C. field excitation D. generator's rated voltage
Last Answer : Answer: C
Description : Automatic voltage regulators provided on switchboards function to _____________. A. regulate the AC load on the generator B. protect the switchboard from high voltage C. govern prime mover speed to control voltage D. vary the field excitation to the generators
Description : Which is a function of the voltage regulators used with AC generators? A. To cut out generators when they are no longer required. B. To cut in additional generators automatically as ... between generators operating in parallel. D. To divide reactive current between generators operating in parallel.
Description : The output voltage of a 440 volt, 60 Hz AC generator is controlled by the ______________. A. load on the alternator B. load on the prime mover C. speed of the prime mover D. exciter output voltage
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
Description : The power factor of an AC generator operating singularly is determined by the __________. A. connected load B. prime mover speed C. field excitation D. generator's rated voltage
Description : Kilowatt load is divided between two AC generators operating in parallel by _____________. A. adjusting the governor controls B. varying the excitation voltage C. increasing both prime mover speeds simultaneously D. decreasing both prime mover speeds simultaneously
Description : The division of kilowatt load between two paralleled alternators is determined by the _____________. A. amount of field excitation of the leading machine B. load-speed characteristics of the governors C. amount of field excitation to the lagging machine D. type of alternator
Last Answer : Answer: B
Description : The division of kilowatt load between two paralleled alternators is determined by the _____________. A. amount of field excitation to the leading machine B. load-speed characteristics of the governors C. amount of field excitation to the lagging machine D. number of field poles per alternator
Description : A reverse-current relay will prevent AC generator motorization by ____________. A. automatically redirecting the load B. automatically speeding up the prime mover C. tripping the panel board main switch D. tripping the generator circuit breaker
Description : A constant output voltage from an AC generator is maintained by the _____________. A. prime mover governor B. exciter generator C. voltage regulator D. reverse power relay
Description : The kilowatt load can be adjusted on a paralleled generator by using the _____________. A. field rheostat B. governor control C. automatic voltage regulators D. hand tachometer
Description : When paralleled, AC generators must have the same _________. A. frequency B. number of phases C. phase rotation D. all of the above
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
Description : The standard method of controlling the output voltage of a 440 volt, 60 Hz, AC generator is accomplished by adjusting the ____________. A. prime mover speed droop B. number of poles C. alternator field excitation D. load on the alternator
Description : As load is added to an AC generator provided with constant field excitation, the prime mover slows down with the effect of ____________. A. lowering frequency and lowering generated ... C. increasing frequency and lowering generated voltage D. lowering frequency and increasing generated voltage
Description : The output voltage of a 440 volt, 60 hertz, AC generator is controlled by the _____________. A. prime mover speed B. exciter output voltage C. load on the alternator D. number of poles
Description : A diesel driven emergency generator is prevented from being paralleled with the ship's service generators by __________. A. an electrical interlock system B. an automatic paralleling trip switch C. the synchronizing oscilloscope D. the reverse current relay
Description : Equalization of the power factors of two alternators operating in parallel is accomplished _____________. A. manually, by adjusting the governor controls B. automatically, by automatic voltage regulators ... the output of current transformers D. automatically, by the designed action of the governors
Description : When two AC generators are being paralleled, the breaker should be closed with the synchroscope pointer rotating in the ____________. A. 'slow' direction, just before the 12 o'clock position B. 'fast' ... just before the 12 o'clock position D. 'slow' direction, just after the 12 o'clock position
Description : Why is it desirable to operate paralleled AC generators at the same power factor? A. Circulating currents are kept to a minimum. B. Field excitation losses are kept to a minimum. C. Generator ... will have a lesser tendency to hunt. D. Because a power factor increase will decrease kilowatt output.
Description : Voltage failure of an AC generator may be caused by ____________. A. failure of the exciter generator B. a tripped bus circuit breaker C. high mica segments on the stator bus bar D. excessive prime mover speed
Description : The voltage developed by an AC generator is controlled by varying the ____________. A. speed of the prime mover B. AC excitation to the field C. DC excitation to the field D. DC excitation of the voltage regulator
Description : The voltage output of an AC generator is accurately controlled by _____________. A. changing the sensitivity of the prime mover to large changes in voltage B. varying the reluctance of the air gap C. varying the DC exciter voltage D. shorting out part of the armature windings
Description : Prior to starting an AC generator prime mover, the voltage regulator cutout switch should be placed in the __________. A. manual position B. bus neutral position C. raise voltage position D. transfer position
Description : When shore power is being connected to a ship in dry dock, _____________. A. the ship's generators are paralleled with the shore power to provide continuous power B. proper phase sequence must be ... 450 volts must be supplied from the shore D. exactly 60 Hz must be provided by the terminal
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 : As a result of a mechanical malfunction in one of the ship's service generators operating in parallel, you must secure that generator. In order to prevent a possible overload to the ... feeder circuit breakers, the malfunctioning prime mover turbine throttle trip, and the generator circuit breaker.
Description : On electrical generators one of the bearings is isolated from the bedplate. This insulating block should not be painted and must be kept clean to ___________. A. protect operating personnel from shock ... the prime mover as it warms up D. eliminate shaft currents to prevent damaging the bearings
Description : In the illustration, the contacts between terminals 26 and 27 should be closed when _________. EL-0046 A. using one generator in isochronous mode only B. using two or more generators in ... through varying loads in parallel or single operation D. the circuit breaker is closed for that generator
Description : As shown in the illustration, when the 'speed control' system is in 'SPLIT' _______________. EL-0096 A. Relays #1, #5 and #8 are not used B. the 'slew rated controller' is grounded through Relay ... E/P converters' are bypassed and air is fed directly to the governors via the 'load sharing valve'
Description : If two AC generators have just been placed in parallel, the true power load is initially distributed evenly by _____________. A. a balance coil B. changing field excitation C. adjusting the governor control settings D. a rheostat
Description : The prime mover of an AC two pole main propulsion generator drives the generator at 3600 RPM. If the main propulsion motor has 80 poles, what will be the propeller speed? A. 45 RPM B. 80 RPM C. 90 RPM D. 180 RPM
Description : Which of the methods listed is used to start a AC generator turning? A. Residual magnetism remaining in the field poles. B. Residual magnetism remaining in the field coils. C. Residual magnetism remaining in the armature. D. Rotation by a mechanical prime mover.
Description : To increase the frequency of an operating AC generator, you should ____________. A. increase the field excitation B. decrease the field excitation C. increase the number of magnetic poles D. increase the speed of the prime mover
Description : The frequency of an AC generator is adjusted by means of the ____________. A. main alternator field rheostat B. exciter field rheostat C. prime mover governor control D. equalizing reactor
Description : In an AC synchronous motor electric propulsion plant, propeller speed is controlled by varying the _____________. A. prime mover speed B. electric coupling field strength C. number of energized main motor poles D. propulsion generator field strength
Description : An equalizing connection between two compound-wound DC generators when paralleled, serves to _____________. A. reverse the polarity of the incoming generator as the series field weakens B. automatically ... the series field of the incoming generator D. parallel the series fields of the generators
Description : A shore power circuit breaker should be closed only _____________. A. when the ship's generators have been directly paralleled to those on shore B. in a shipyard C. if a quick disconnect coupling is used D. when the ship's generators have been removed from the bus
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 : AC and DC generators are similar in that they _____________. A. both generate alternating voltages B. both rectify the voltage before delivery C. are constructed at the same physical size for the same kilowatt rating D. both supply three-phase power
Description : When paralleling two AC generators, the synchroscope selector switch and frequency meter switch should be set up to sense the frequency of the _____________. A. bus B. generator on the line C. oncoming generator D. bus transfer relay
Description : If the energy input is significantly reduced to the prime mover of one shipboard alternator operating in parallel with others, that alternator will _____________. A. continue to operate at no load B. lose ... overspeed C. begin to motorize and then trip out D. slow down and operate at reduced load
Description : In the illustrated electronic governor, the circuit card connected to the potential and current transformers is for ________. EL-0046 A. increasing the signal strength to the governor to ... from motorization D. conditioning the load through the use of a magnetic amplifier current transformer
Description : On AC vessels, which of the following statements represents the most difficult problem involved in obtaining a DC potential suitable for use by computer components? A. A stepdown transformer is ... voltage must be rectified and made ripple free. D. Rectifiers cannot operate with voltage regulators.
Description : What are the advantages of sequence control of ac voltage regulators?
Last Answer : a. System power factor is improved. b. Harmonics are reduced in the source current and the load voltage.
Description : What is meant by sequence control of ac voltage regulators?
Last Answer : It means that the stages of voltage controllers in parallel triggered in a proper sequence one after the other so as to obtain a variable output with low harmonic content.
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.
Description : Motors, switches, voltage regulators, generators, etc., are a few examples of emi sources. What type of emi comes from these sources?
Last Answer : Man-made.