Description : For 275 kV transformers, using cold rolled grain oriented steel, which of the following values of flux density may be used? (a) 1.0 Wb/m2 (b) 1.1 Wb/m2 (c) 1.3 Wb/m2 (d) 1.6 Wb/m2 (e) None of the above
Last Answer : (d) 1.6 Wb/m2
Description : Hot rolled sheets have ______ value of permeability (a) zero (b) low (c) high (d) none ofthe above
Last Answer : (b) low
Description : The usual values of maximum flux densities for distribution transformers using hot rolled silicon steel are (a) 0.5 to 0.8 Wb/m2 (b) 0.8 to 1.0 Wb/m2 (c) 1.1 to 1.35 Wb/m2 (d) 1.4 to 1.8 Wb/m2
Last Answer : (c) 1.1 to 1.35 Wb/m2
Description : In transformers using hot rolled steel, the cross-section of the yoke is made about _____ greater than that of the core (a) 5 percent (b) 10 percent (c) 15 percent (d) 30 percent (e) none of the above
Last Answer : (c) 15 percent
Description : ________ has a lowrelative permeability and is used principally in field frames when cost is of primary importance and extra weight is not objectionable. (a) Cast steel (b) Aluminium (c) Soft steel (d) Cast iron
Last Answer : (d) Cast iron
Description : What is the permissible flux density in case of cold rolled grained oriented steel?
Last Answer : The permissible flux density in case of cold rolled grained oriented steel is 1.7 Wb/m2.
Description : In self cooled motors the cooling time constant is about ______ than the heating time constant because cooling conditions are worse at standstill. (a) 2 to 3 times greater (b) 3 to 4 times greater (c) 4 to 5 times greater (d) none of the above
Last Answer : (a) 2 to 3 times greater
Description : The noise produced by a ______ cooled machine is less as the rotor moves in a medium of smaller density. (a) air (b) hydrogen (c) either (a) or (b) (d) none of the above
Last Answer : (b) hydrogen
Description : The thermal conductivity of hydrogen is ______ times that of air (a) 2 (b) 3 (c) 5 (d) 7
Last Answer : (d) 7
Description : Materials exhibiting zero value of resistivity are known as ______ . (a) conductors (b) semiconductors (c) insulators (d) superconductors
Last Answer : (d) superconductors
Description : Aluminium when adopted as a conductor material in ______ transformers, decreases the overall cost of the transformer (a) small size (b) medium size (c) large size (d) any of the above size
Last Answer : (a) small size
Description : Commercial available medium size machines have a speed range of ______ . (a) 200 to 400 r.p.m. (b) 600 to 1000 r.p.m. (c) 1000 to 1500 r.p.m. (d) 2000 to 2500 r.p.m.
Last Answer : (d) 2000 to 2500 r.p.m.
Description : The length cf air gap to be provided in ______ is primarily determined by power factor consideration. (a) d.c. series motor . (b) d.c. shunt motor (c) induction motor (d) synchronous motor
Last Answer : (c) induction motor
Description : In ______ machines, the size of the shaft is decided by the critical speed which depends on the deflection of the shaft. (a) small (b) medium (c) large (d) any of the above.
Last Answer : (c) large
Description : The efficiency of a machine should be as ______ as possible to reduce the operating cost. (a) high (b) low (c) either of the above (d) none of the above
Last Answer : (a) high
Description : is usually used for brush rockers (a) Mild steel (b) Copper (c) Aluminium (d) Cast-iron
Last Answer : (d) Cast-iron
Description : ______is extensively used for those portions of magnetic circuit which carry steady flux and need superior mechanical properties ? (a) Grey cast-iron (b) Cast steel (c) High carbon steel (d) Stainless steel
Last Answer : (b) Cast steel
Description : Which ofthe following materials is used in the manufacture of resistance grids to be used in the starters of large motors ? (a) Copper (b) Aluminium (c) Steel (d) Cast-iron
Description : is universally used for windings of electrical machines because it is easily workable without any possibility of fracture. (a) Silver (b) Steel (c) Aluminium (d) Copper
Last Answer : (d) Copper
Description : The minimum water content at which the soil just begins to crumble when rolled into threads 3 mm in diameter, is known (A) Liquid limit (B) Plastic limit (C) Shrinkage limit (D) Permeability limit
Last Answer : (B) Plastic limit
Description : Power transformers should be designed to have maximum efficiency (a) at one-fourth load (b) at one-half load (c) at or near full load (d) any of the above
Last Answer : (c) at or near full load
Description : Which of the following methods does not take into account the maximum temperature rise under variable load conditions ? (a) Equivalent power method (b) Equivalent current method (c) Method of average losses (d) Equivalent torque method
Last Answer : (c) Method of average losses
Description : If an insulating material is operated beyond the maximum allowable temperature, its life is (a) drastically increased (b) drastically reduced (c) unaffected (d) none of the above
Last Answer : (b) drastically reduced
Description : In D.C. machines the number of slots per pole usually lies (a) between 2 to 4 (b) between 6 to 8 (c) between 9 to 16 (d) between 20 to 30
Last Answer : (c) between 9 to 16
Description : In D.C. machines the usual limit of slot pitch is (a) between 5 to 10 mm (b) between 10 to 15 mm (c) between 15 to 20 mm (d) between 25 to 35 mm
Last Answer : (d) between 25 to 35 mm
Description : Which of the following methods may be adopted to reduce the effects of armature reaction ? (a) Increase in length of air gap at pole tips (b) Increasing reluctance of pole tips (c) Compensating windings (d) Interpoles (e) All of the above
Last Answer : (e) All of the above
Description : The operation of a D.C. machine with large air gap lengths is comparatively (a) quiet (b) noisy (c) either of the above (d) none of the above
Last Answer : (a) quiet
Description : In D.C. machines, the ____ in field mmf results in increase in size and cost of machines. (a) increase (b) decrease (c) either of the above (d) none of the above
Last Answer : (a) increase
Description : In D.C. machines, ir order to prevent excessive distortion of field form by the armature reaction, the field mmf must be made (a) equal to that of armature mmf (b) less in comparison with the arma¬ture mmf (c) large in comparison with the arma-ture mmf (d) none of the above
Last Answer : (c) large in comparison with the arma-ture mmf
Description : D.C. machines designed with a large value of air gap length have (a) worst, ventilation (b) poor ventilation (c) better ventilation (d) none of the above
Last Answer : (c) better ventilation
Description : In D.C. machines the width of the duct is usually (a) 4 mm (b) 6 mm (c) 8 mm (d) 10 mm
Last Answer : (d) 10 mm
Description : In a D.C. machine, the value of peripheral speed should not, normally, exceed (a) 10 m/s (b) 20 m/s (c) 30 m/s (d) 40 m/s
Last Answer : (c) 30 m/s
Description : In a D.C. machine the current per brush arm should not be more than (a) 100 A (6) 200 A (e) 300 A (d) 400 A
Last Answer : (d) 400 A
Description : In a D.C. machine the number of brush arms is _____ the number of poles. (a) less than (b) equal to (c) greater than (d) none of the above
Last Answer : (b) equal to
Description : The weight of copper of both armature and field windings decreases with _____ in number of poles. (a) increase (b) decrease (c) either of the above (d) none of the above
Description : Which of the following problem arises in D.C. motors which are fed from thyristor bridge circuits ? (a) Increased I R losses (b) Increased core losses (c) Poor commutation (d) Change in motor parameters (e) All of the above
Description : ________ is the common method of applying brushes to the commntator. (a) Radial (b) Trailing (c) Reaction (d) All of the above
Last Answer : (d) All of the above
Description : Which of the following brushes can be used for high values of current density ? (a) Metal graphite brushes (b) Hard carbon brushes (c) Electro-graphitic brushes (d) Natural graphite brushes
Last Answer : (a) Metal graphite brushes
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 : The laminations of the armature of a D.C. machine are usually _____ thick. (a) 0.1 to 0.2 mm (b) 0.2 to 0.3 mm (c) 0.3 to 0.4 mm (d) 0.4 to 0.5 mm
Last Answer : (d) 0.4 to 0.5 mm
Description : The stator of a D.C. machine comprises of (a) main poles (6) interpoles (c) frame (d) all of the above
Last Answer : (d) all of the above
Description : D.C. servomotors are used in (a) purely D.C. control systems (6) purely AC. control systems (c) both D.C. and AC. control systems (d) none of the above
Last Answer : (a) purely D.C. control systems
Description : Which of the following in an application of D.C. motors? (a) Traction (b) Drives for process industry (c) Battery driven vehicles (d) Automatic control (e) All of the above
Description : The surge phenomenon is particularly important in case of (a) low voltage transformers (b) medium voltage transformers (c) high voltage transformers (d) any of the above
Last Answer : (c) high voltage transformers
Description : The cylindrical windings using circular conductors are used for current rating of (a) upto 20 A (b) upto 40 A (c) upto 60 A (d) upto 80 A
Last Answer : (d) upto 80 A
Description : The insulation between windings and grounded core and the insulation between the windings of the same phase is called (a) minor insulation (b) major insulation (c) either of the above (d) none of the above
Last Answer : (b) major insulation
Description : A practical formula for determining the thickness of insulation between low voltage and high voltage windings is (a) 1 + 0.2 kVmm (6) 2 + 0.5 kVmm (c) 4 + 0.7 kV mm (d) 5 + 0.9 kV mm
Last Answer : (d) 5 + 0.9 kV mm
Description : Which of the following is the basic consideration in the design of insulation ? (a) Electrical considerations (b) Mechanical considerations (c) Thermal considerations (d) All of the above
Description : The high voltage winding is usually which of the following type ? (a) Cylindrical winding with circular conductors (b) Cross-over winding with either circular or small rectangular conductors (c) Continuous disc type winding with rectangular conductors (d) All of the above types
Last Answer : (d) All of the above types
Description : A current density of _____ is ilsed for large power transformers with forced circulation of oil or with water cooling coils (a) 1.5 to 2.5 A/mm2 (b) 3.5 to 4.5 A/mm2 (c) 4.0 to 5.0 A/mm2 (d) 5.4 to 6.2 A/mm2
Last Answer : (d) 5.4 to 6.2 A/mm2