Description : Uneven wear of the commutator surface on a direct current propulsion motor can be caused by _____________. A. rapid change in load B. excessive operation at light load C. incorrect brush staggering D. unequal pole spacing
Last Answer : Answer: C
Description : In general, D.C. propulsion motor brush sparking can be caused by _______________. A. incorrect brush grade, pressure or position B. a concentric commutator C. a dark chocolate colored commutator D. all of the above
Last Answer : Answer: A
Description : If only one brush on a commutator is sparking excessively, you should look for _____________. A. a high commutator bar B. copper imbedded in the brush C. a loose commutator bar D. flux in the commutating zone
Last Answer : Answer: B
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 : 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 : An important factor in reducing D.C. motor commutator wear is _______________. A. keeping the ambient humidity as low as possible B. ensuring a very low brush current density C. establishing the copper oxide surface film D. all of the above
Description : Which of the conditions listed will indicate the need to clean the insulation on the windings of an electric motor? A. Higher than normal operating temperature. B. Excessive vibration at normal speed. C. Sparking at the brushes. D. High megger readings.
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
Last Answer : Answer: D
Description : Which of the listed conditions could cause a DC motor to have excessively hot windings and sparking at the brushes? A. Reversed interpole polarity B. High bar-to-bar voltage C. Loose brushes D. Excessive humidity
Description : If a D.C. motor hums, but does not run when energized, which of the listed conditions could exist? A. Incorrect lead connections B. Incorrect brush setting C. A dirty commutator D. All of the above are correct.
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 : 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 : 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 : Which of the listed faults cannot be eliminated, EXCEPT by turning or grinding a commutator with a rigidly supported tool? A. Sparking brushes B. Eccentricity C. High mica D. Blackened commutator
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 : 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 : 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 : One of the generator or motor bearings is generally insulated from the end housing in order to prevent ________. A. rapid brush wear B. current leakage from the shaft C. excessive field winding heat D. circulation of shaft currents induced in the machine's frame
Description : The armature cores of the D.C. motors are constructed with laminations to ___________. A. eliminate hysteresis B. minimize brush sparking C. reduce eddy current losses D. compensate for armature reaction
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 : In D.C. motor construction, the armature coils' ends are _______________. A. soldered to the commutator bar risers B. imbedded into core slots C. crimped together with brush pigtails D. spliced with the field windings
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.
Description : _____ brushes are fragile and cause excessive wear of commutator, (a) Natural graphite (b) Hard carbon (c) Electro graphitic (d) Metal graphite
Last Answer : (a) Natural graphite
Description : What causes sparking between the brushes and the commutator?
Last Answer : Improper commutation.
Last Answer : Sparking at the commutator of a D.C. motor may result in damage to commutator segments, damage to commutator insulation, increased power consumption.
Description : In addition to undercutting the mica, proper maintenance of a D.C. motor's commutator includes _______________. A. side-cutting the copper segments and insulating the slots B. coating the copper surface with light machine ... in an oven at a maximum of 95°C for not over 8 hours D. all of the above
Description : Magnetic controller contacts may become welded together during operation due to _____________. A. an open coil B. low contact pressure C. excessive ambient temperature D. excessive magnetic gap
Description : The air gap in an induction motor should be checked periodically with a feeler gage to detect ____________. A. rotor contact with the laminations B. changes in armature magnetic strength C. excessive bearing wear D. electrical damage to the rotor
Description : On a vessel with turbo-electric drive, which of the following conditions would indicate that the propulsion motor had dropped out of synchronization with the propulsion generator? A. Excessive ... Tripped main motor interlocks C. Overheated crosstie busses D. Closed contact in the field circuits
Last Answer : In a universal motor, the most common cause of brush sparking is open armature winding, shorted armature winding, shorted field winding, high commutator mica.
Description : Propulsion DC motor brush pressures can be calculated by _____________. A. dividing the brush contact area by the spring pressure B. subtracting the brush contact area from the spring pressure C. ... force by the brush contact area D. subtracting the spring pressure from the brush contact area
Description : Etched or burned bands on the contact faces of the brushes in a direct current generator can be caused by ____________. A. high mica segments B. copper drag on the commutator C. brushes improperly positioned D. copper embedded in the brushes
Description : The function of a brush and commutator arrangement in a dc motor is to (1) produce unidirectional torque (2) produce unidirectional current in the armature (3) help in changing the direction of rotation of the armature (4) reduce sparking
Last Answer : The function of a brush and commutator arrangement in a dc motor is to produce unidirectional torque
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 : Which of the listed conditions will occur if dirt and grease are allowed to accumulate between the commutator segments of a motor? A. A partial short circuit. B. A dead short circuit. C. Misalignment of the motor shaft. D. Overspeeding of the motor.
Description : A loud buzzing noise at the contacts of a magnetic controller could indicate _____________. A. weak contact spring pressure B. misalignment of the magnet faces C. excessive line current D. mechanical binding
Description : The pitting of controller contacts can be caused by _____________. A. excessive spring pressure B. insufficient contact pressure C. continuous motor overload D. all of the above
Description : Magnetic controller contacts may become welded together during operation because of _____________. A. excessive magnetic gap B. low contact pressure C. an open coil D. excessive ambient temperature
Description : A flickering ground detection lamp on a DC system would indicate a _____________. A. multiple-ground condition in the distribution system B. ground in an armature coil of an operating machine C. ground in a motor accompanied with a short D. short between two adjacent bars of the generator commutator
Description : For routine cleaning of a commutator, you should apply _____________. A. course sandpaper in a slow back and forth motion across the commutator slots B. an emery cloth parallel to the axis of the machine C. a canvas wiper to the machine while running D. cotton swabs between the commutator bars
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 : A commutator in a d.c. machine (A) Reduces power loss in armature. (B) Reduces power loss in field circuit. (C) Converts the induced a.c armature voltage into direct voltage. (D) Is not necessary.
Last Answer : Ans: C As name suggests, it commutes ac into dc.
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
Description : Grease coatings on electrical contact surfaces increase contact resistance and should be removed with a/an _______________. A. small wire brush B. compressed air jet C. clean dry cloth D. 10% solution carbon solvent and water
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 : The insulation resistance of electric equipment and machinery should be tested for the lowest normal insulation values _____________. A. immediately after shutting down the machine B. every time the brush rigging is ... starting up the machine D. every 30 days whether the machine is in use or not
Description : A fuse will blow for all the listed reasons EXCEPT ________. A. excessive vibration B. extremely hot surroundings C. loose fuse clips D. low contact resistance within the fuse
Description : Excessive heat in an operating motor controller can result from _____________. A. a closed starter contact B. loose connections C. missing arc chutes D. low motor starting torque
Description : Which of the following conditions can lead to the failure of a resistor? A. Excessive vibration B. Insufficient ventilation C. Corrosion D. All of the above