Description : If the residual flux is absent in the rotor iron of the isolated induction generator, a) it will not run. b) it will run as induction motor c) it will burn the winding d) it will not affect the characteristic of the generator
Last Answer : Ans: A
Description : Loss of or weak residual magnetism in an alternator or generator can be corrected for by _________________. A. running the rotor in the opposite direction for 5 minutes B. allowing the generator ... rheostat fully counterclockwise D. using a storage battery or battery charger to 'flash' the field
Last Answer : Answer: D
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
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
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
Description : 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 ... D. If the motor is loaded to the point where 40% slip has resulted, it will stall.
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 : 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 : 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 : The amount of voltage induced in the windings of an AC generator depends mainly on _____________. A. the number of field poles energized B. the speed at which the stator windings rotate through the magnetic field C. the strength of the magnetic field D. all of the above
Last Answer : Answer: C
Description : If a magnetic controller contact fails to pick up when the operating coil is energized, one possible cause may be _______________. A. low spring pressure B. low voltage to the coil C. the residual magnetism of the contact faces D. dirty contact faces
Description : Explain speed control method of 3 phase induction motor by the following methods: (1) Pole changing (2) Rotor resistance control (3) Stator voltage
Last Answer : 1) Pole Changing Method: Synchronous speed is given by, From the above equation of synchronous speed, it can be seen that synchronous speed (and hence, running speed) can ... in voltage and consequently the speed decreases and vice versa. Ultimately speed depends on the supply voltage.
Description : In a single-phase induction motor when the rotor is stationary and voltage is applied to the stator, then (A) the flux is constant (B) the flux first decreases and then increases in ... increases and decreases in the opposite direction with the same magnitude (D) current flows through the rotor
Last Answer : In a single-phase induction motor when the rotor is stationary and voltage is applied to the stator, then the flux first decreases and then increases in the same direction
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
Description : The air gap in an induction motor should be periodically checked with a feeler gage to prevent possible ___________. A. rotor contact with the stator B. axial misalignment of the rotor C. damage to the motor bearings D. electrical damage to the bearings
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
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
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
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
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
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 : 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
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
Description : The relative speed between the magnetic fields of stator and rotor under steady state operation is zero for a (A) dc machine. (B) 3 phase induction machine. (C) synchronous machine. (D) single phase induction machine.
Last Answer : Ans: all options are correct
Description : In replacing a defective transformer with a new one, which of the following actions must be carried out to insure proper operation of the equipment it serves? A. The secondary leads must be grounded ... magnetize it. D. The iron core must be grounded for 10 minutes to remove any residual magnetism.
Description : A DC generator is used to supply direct current in order to maintain an AC generator field and is known as a/an _____________. A. rotor B. stator C. exciter D. armature
Description : How are the generator rotor and stator cooled?
Last Answer : Passing highly DM water through the hollow conductor of the generator cools generator stator and rotor is cooled by hydrogen.
Description : If overloading a DC machine becomes necessary in an emergency, you should ____________. A. cool the machine with portable blowers and fans B. hold thermal overload relays open with blocks of ... the windings for cooling D. increase the residual magnetism value of windings to reduce eddy currents
Description : If residual magnetism is present in a D.C. generator, the induced e.m.f. at zero speed will be?
Last Answer : If residual magnetism is present in a D.C. generator, the induced e.m.f. at zero speed will be zero.
Description : A single-phase induction motor having a relatively high starting torque, is the ___________. A. shaded pole motor B. wound-rotor motor C. capacitor-start motor D. resistance-start motor
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
Description : The insulation of electric generators during short idle periods should be _____________. A. allowed to cool slowly to ambient temperatures B. flashed with direct current to remove any residual ... using strip or space heaters D. relieved of all capacitive charge by grounding the conductors
Description : The greatest detrimental effect on idle electrical equipment, such as cargo pump motors, is the _____________. A. loss of residual magnetism B. absorption of moisture in the insulation C. insulation varnish flaking D. dirt collecting on the windings
Description : The stator mmf and rotor mmf of a 3-phase induction motor (A) are equal (B) rotate with slip speed (C) are opposite but rotate with synchronous speed (D) rotate with the same rotor speed
Last Answer : a
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
Description : in a three-phase induction motor, the rotor field runs at the following speed with respect to the stator structure:
Last Answer : in a three-phase induction motor, the rotor field runs at the following speed with respect to the stator structure: At synchronous speed in the direction of stator field
Description : A 3-phase induction motor under locked rotor condition and with stator supply, induces (A) small voltage at slip frequency (B) large voltage at rotor frequency (C) zero voltage at zero frequency (D) large voltage at slip frequency
Last Answer : A 3-phase induction motor under locked rotor condition and with stator supply, induces (A) small voltage at slip frequency (B) large voltage at rotor frequency (C) zero voltage at zero frequency (D) large voltage at slip frequency
Description : The magnetism left in the iron after exciting field has been removed is known as (a) permeance (b) residual magnetism (c) susceptance (d) reluctance
Last Answer : (b) residual magnetism
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 value of the capacitance depends upon the________________? A.voltage applied B. thickness of the capacitor plates C. geometry of the capacitor D. dinsity of the capacitor plates
Last Answer : Ans: C
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
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
Description : A characteristic of a wound-rotor induction motor, with a high resistance rotor winding, is _____________. A. low starting torque B. high starting torque C. high speed D. low starting voltage
Description : A characteristic of an induction motor with a low resistance rotor winding is _____________. A. high starting voltage B. high starting current C. high slippage D. low starting voltage
Description : The variable resistance placed in the rotor circuit of a wound-rotor induction motor provides for __________. A. speed control B. frequency control C. voltage control D. use as a split-phase motor
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.
Description : What is the relative speed between the fields set up by the stator and rotor?
Last Answer : Answer: Stationary. The speed of the stator field with respect to stator surface will be Ns and the speed of rotor with respect to the stator surface will be N. The speed of the magnetic field ... x Ns= Ns Therefore the relative motion between stator field and rotor field will be stationary or zero.
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
Description : On large generators, space heaters are used to ____________. A. keep the machine at ambient tmperature of the machinery space B. maintain rotor and stator winding temperatures above the dew point ... C. prevent condensation in the lube oil D. prevent electrolysis due to condensation in the bearings
Description : Air gap readings for electrical generating equipment should be taken periodicly. This is to _______. I. determine the condition of the bearings II. prevent damage to the rotor and stator A. I only B. II only C. both I and II D. neither I or II