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Electrical Machines Set 1

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 2hrs 40mins

Name
Class
Date
2.

How can the direction of a capacitor start single phase motor be reversed?

a)

Reverse the connection to the capacitor

b)

Reverse the connection to the start winding

c)

Reverse the polarity of the supply

d)

Reverse the connection of the start and run windings

2.

How can the direction of a capacitor start single phase motor be reversed?

a)

Reverse the connection to the capacitor

b)

Reverse the connection to the start winding

c)

Reverse the polarity of the supply

d)

Reverse the connection of the start and run windings

3.

When are single phase series universal motors used?

a)

When high starting torque is required

b)

When starting on no-load is required

c)

When constant speeds are required

d)

When low speed drives are required

4.

When is the stator winding of a three phase squirrel-cage induction motor connected in star?

a)

when in full load

b)

when running at rated speed

c)

when on light load

d)

when starting the motor

5.

What is the percentage slip of a motor at full load speed where the nameplate details are: f= 50Hz, poles = 4, full load speed = 1440 rpm?

a)

s = 3%

b)

s = 4%

c)

s = 5%

d)

s = 6%

6.

What is the shape of the laminations used in the magnetic circuit of a single phase shell-type transformer?

a)

LL

b)

TT

c)

LE

d)

EI

7.

What type of transformer is used for interconnecting high voltage transmission systems operating at different voltage levels?

a)

Current transformer

b)

wound transformer

c)

Voltage transformer

d)

Autotransformer

8.

What conditions must be satisfied before connecting two transformers in parallel to share a common load?

a)

Same inductance, same kVA rating

b)

Same polarity, same phase sequence

c)

Same polarity resistance, same current ratio

d)

Same number of polarity turns, same voltage regulation

9.

What is the relationship between the VA rating of a transformer and the internal percentage impedance Z?

a)

VA ∝1/ Z

b)

VA ∝Z

c)

VA ∝2Z

d)

VA ∝ Z/2

10.

What two power losses occur in a transformer when operating on no-load?

a)

Mechanical losses, core losses

b)

Frictional losses, heat losses

c)

Rotational losses, copper losses

d)

Copper losses, core losses

11.

What is the ideal electrical angle of separation of the start and run windings to create a rotating magnetic field in a split phase induction motor?

a)

30

b)

60

c)

90

d)

120

12.

At what speed three-phase cylindrical two-pole synchronous alternator rotates when connected to a 50 Hz infinite busbar system?

a)

1000 rpm

b)

1500 rpm

c)

3000 rpm

d)

6000 rpm

13.

What is the first action to be taken when a thermal overload trips an induction motor?

a)

Short circuit the thermal trip.

b)

Disconnect the thermal trip.

c)

Replace the thermal trip.

d)

Reset the thermal trip.

14.

What is the purpose of the Buchholz relay used with large distribution transformers?

a)

To record operating times.

b)

To check voltage levels

c)

To monitor gas levels

d)

To check current flow.

15.

What is the secondary current for a single-phase transformer which has a primary current of 50 A and a turns ratio of 2:1?

a)

25 A

b)

50 A

c)

100 A

d)

200 a

16.

What is the essential property of the oil used in transformer tanks to facilitate cooling?

a)

High viscosity.

b)

Low hydrogen content

c)

High carbon content

d)

Low viscosity

17.

Which property of a transformer is measured by the change in output voltage from no-load to full-load conditions?

a)

voltage ratio

b)

transformer efficiency

c)

voltage regulation

d)

power transfer

18.

Why are power transformers operated in parallel?

a)

To increase the current rating of the supply.

b)

To maximize power supply flexibly.

c)

To improve voltage regulation.

d)

To reduce heat loss.

19.

What is the danger of opening the secondary circuit of an energized current transformer?

a)

High voltage appears across the secondary.

b)

Large current flows in the primary.

c)

High voltage appears across the primary.

d)

Large current flows in the secondary.

20.

What are the required operating characteristics of transformers used in welding machines?

a)

Low secondary current, low secondary voltage.

b)

High secondary current, low secondary voltage.

c)

High secondary current, high secondary voltage

d)

Low secondary current, high secondary voltage.