Recent questions tagged design-of-electrical-machines

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In D.C. machines the width of the duct is usually (a) 4 mm (b) 6 mm (c) 8 mm (d) 10 mm

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 : 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

Last Answer : (a) increase

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 : 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

Last Answer : (e) All of the above

________ is the common method of applying brushes to the commntator. (a) Radial (b) Trailing (c) Reaction (d) 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

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

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

_____ brushes are fragile and cause excessive wear of commutator, (a) Natural graphite (b) Hard carbon (c) Electro graphitic (d) Metal graphite

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

is usually used for brush rockers (a) Mild steel (b) Copper (c) Aluminium (d) Cast-iron

Description : is usually used for brush rockers (a) Mild steel (b) Copper (c) Aluminium (d) Cast-iron

Last Answer : (d) Cast-iron

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

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

The stator of a D.C. machine comprises of (a) main poles (6) interpoles (c) frame (d) all of the above

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

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

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

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 : 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

Last Answer : (e) All of the above

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 : 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

Last Answer : (d) All of the above

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

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

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

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

For large power transformers, self oil cooled type or air blast type which of the following values of current density may be used ? (a) 1.0 to 1.2 A/mm2 (b) 1.5 to 2.0 A/mm2 (c) 2.2 to 3.2 A/mm2 (d) 3.2 to 4.2 A/mm2

Description : For large power transformers, self oil cooled type or air blast type which of the following values of current density may be used ? (a) 1.0 to 1.2 A/mm2 (b) 1.5 to 2.0 A/mm2 (c) 2.2 to 3.2 A/mm2 (d) 3.2 to 4.2 A/mm2

Last Answer : (c) 2.2 to 3.2 A/mm2

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

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

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

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

D.C. windings are (a) sometimes 2-layer type (b) never 2-layer type (c) always 2-layer type (d) none of the above

Description : D.C. windings are (a) sometimes 2-layer type (b) never 2-layer type (c) always 2-layer type (d) none of the above

Last Answer : (c) always 2-layer type

The voltage control in electric supply networks in required on account of which of the following reasons ? (a) Adjustment of voltage at consumers premises within statutory limits (b) Control of active and reactive power (c) Adjustment of short period daily and seasonal voltage variations in accordance with variations of load (d) All of the above

Description : The voltage control in electric supply networks in required on account of which of the following reasons ? (a) Adjustment of voltage at consumers premises within statutory limits (b) Control of ... daily and seasonal voltage variations in accordance with variations of load (d) All of the above

Last Answer : (d) All of the above

The flash point of transformer oil should be higher than (a) 40°C (b) 60°C (c) 80°C (d) 104°C

Description : The flash point of transformer oil should be higher than (a) 40°C (b) 60°C (c) 80°C (d) 104°C

Last Answer : (d) 104°C

The forced oil and air circulation method is usual one for transformers of capacities (a) upto 5 MVA (b) upto 10 MVA (c) upto 20 MVA (d) 30 MVA upwards

Description : The forced oil and air circulation method is usual one for transformers of capacities (a) upto 5 MVA (b) upto 10 MVA (c) upto 20 MVA (d) 30 MVA upwards

Last Answer : (d) 30 MVA upwards

Transformers with a capacity of upto _____ have a cooling radiator system with natural cooling (a) 2 MVA (b) 5 MVA (c) 7.5 MVA (d) 10 MVA

Description : Transformers with a capacity of upto _____ have a cooling radiator system with natural cooling (a) 2 MVA (b) 5 MVA (c) 7.5 MVA (d) 10 MVA

Last Answer : (d) 10 MVA

The heat dissipating capability of transformers of ratings higher than 30 kVA in increased by providing which of the following ? (a) Corrugations (b) Fins (c) Tubes (d) Radiator tanks (e) All of the above

Description : The heat dissipating capability of transformers of ratings higher than 30 kVA in increased by providing which of the following ? (a) Corrugations (b) Fins (c) Tubes (d) Radiator tanks (e) All of the above

Last Answer : (e) All of the above

Disc windings are primarily used in (a) short capacity transformers (b) medium capacity transformers (c) high capacity transformers (d) any of the above

Description : Disc windings are primarily used in (a) short capacity transformers (b) medium capacity transformers (c) high capacity transformers (d) any of the above

Last Answer : (c) high capacity transformers

Multi-layer helical windings are commonly used in the transformers as high voltage windings (a) upto 20 kV (b) upto 50 kV (c) upto 80 kV (d) for 110 kV and above

Description : Multi-layer helical windings are commonly used in the transformers as high voltage windings (a) upto 20 kV (b) upto 50 kV (c) upto 80 kV (d) for 110 kV and above

Last Answer : (d) for 110 kV and above

Helical windings are used in (a) distribution transformers (b) power transformers (c) shell type transformers (d) none of the above

Description : Helical windings are used in (a) distribution transformers (b) power transformers (c) shell type transformers (d) none of the above

Last Answer : (b) power transformers

Cylindrical windings using circular conductors, employed in transformers, are (a) single layered (b) double layered (c) multi-layered (d) none of the above

Description : Cylindrical windings using circular conductors, employed in transformers, are (a) single layered (b) double layered (c) multi-layered (d) none of the above

Last Answer : (c) multi-layered

The cold rolled grain oriented steel has ______ permeability in the direction of the grain orientation. (a) minimum (b) maximum (c) nil (d) none of the above

Description : The cold rolled grain oriented steel has ______ permeability in the direction of the grain orientation. (a) minimum (b) maximum (c) nil (d) none of the above

Last Answer : (b) maximum

Yokes with rectangular cross-section are used for (a) small capacity transformers (b) medium capacity transformers (c) large capacity transformers (d) any of the above

Description : Yokes with rectangular cross-section are used for (a) small capacity transformers (b) medium capacity transformers (c) large capacity transformers (d) any of the above

Last Answer : (a) small capacity transformers

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

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

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

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

Power transformers have rating (a) equal to 50 kVA (6) equal to 100 kVA (c) above 200 kVA (d) none of the above

Description : Power transformers have rating (a) equal to 50 kVA (6) equal to 100 kVA (c) above 200 kVA (d) none of the above

Last Answer : (c) above 200 kVA

Dummy coil should not be used in (a) small machines (b) large machines (c) either (a) or (b) (d) none of the above

Description : Dummy coil should not be used in (a) small machines (b) large machines (c) either (a) or (b) (d) none of the above

Last Answer : (b) large machines

The winding where dummy coils are used is sometimes called (a) duplex winding (b) triplex winding (c) forced winding (d) none of the above

Description : The winding where dummy coils are used is sometimes called (a) duplex winding (b) triplex winding (c) forced winding (d) none of the above

Last Answer : (c) forced winding

The distance between the starts of two consecutive coils measured in terms of coil sides is called (a) front pitch (b) winding pitch (c) commutator pitch (d) back pitch

Description : The distance between the starts of two consecutive coils measured in terms of coil sides is called (a) front pitch (b) winding pitch (c) commutator pitch (d) back pitch

Last Answer : (b) winding pitch

are always double layer type. (a) Closed windings (b) Open windings (c) Either of the above (d) None of the above

Description : are always double layer type. (a) Closed windings (b) Open windings (c) Either of the above (d) None of the above

Last Answer : (a) Closed windings

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