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1. In three phase generator, the windings have voltages generated with an angle out of phase by what angle?
a. 360 degrees b. 180 degrees c. 120 degrees d. 90 degrees
2. In an alternator, the frequency is directly proportional to _____ and _____.
a. Torque and speed c. Poles and Speed
b. Torque and voltage d. Voltage and current
3. A balanced three-phase connection where the phase current is always approximately equal to 57.7% of the line
current.
a. Delta-connected 3 phase system c. Open-Delta connection
b. Star (wye) – connected 3 phase system d. Series-parallel connection
4. For a multiple generating unit to be operated in parallel, the equipment will show when the incoming unit is to be
synchronized with the running unit.
a. Circuit breaker b. Relay c. Synchronoscope d. Oscilloscope
5. This causes the difference between the no-load and full-load voltage of alternator.
a. Voltage regulation c. Voltage drop due to coil reactance
b. Voltage drop due to coil resistance d. Voltage drop due to coil impedance
6. It refers an external dc supply which causes the production of magnetic field in the field windings.
a. Battery b. Commutator c. Exciter d. Generator
7. A power plant station (PPS) wherein the electrical energy is derived from steam.
a.Diesel-Engine PPS c. Geo-thermal PPS
b. Hydro-Electric PPS d. Wind-Turbine PPS
8. In the operation of turbo-generator sets, which situation is applicable?
a. Alternator’s speed is higher than turbine’s speed
b. Alternator’s speed is lower than turbine’s speed
c. Alternator’s speed and turbine’s speed are just the same
d. Alternator’s speed varies as turbine’s speed
9. A type of motor that can be operated in either AC or DC source.
a. Squirrel-cage motor c. Synchronous motor
b. Wound-rotor motor d. Universal motor
10. What specific conditions in the performance characteristic of induction motor when it is designed at low
operating speed?
a. Torque is low c. Low current
b. Torque is high d. Small number of poles
11. This motor can be used and act as a generator where the rotor is applied with dc voltage also known as exciter
while the ac voltage is applied to the stator.
a. Split-phase motor c. Squirrel-cage motor
b. Synchronous motor d. Wound-rotor motor
12. This is the most common type of three-phase motor usually rated above fractional HP size, which is practically
used for ventilating units or water pumps.
a. Wound-rotor motor c. Squirrel-cage motor
b. Synchronous motor d. Capacitor-start motor
13. A type of electric motor that can be used in AC and DC source.
a. Capacitor-start motor c. Split-phase motor
b. Squirrel-cage motor d. Universal motor
14. In a three-phase machine with a given impedance or power triangle, the power factor (PF) can be represented by
what relationship?
a. PF = R / X b. PF = R / Z c. PF = P / S d. both (b) and (c)
15. A 240 volt shunt motor has an armature resistance of 0.38 ohm, what current will flow in the armature when the
back voltage is about 227.5 volts? Assume 2V brush drop.
a. 17.63 A b. 27.63A c. 37.63A d. 47.63A
16. In problem 15, what is the armature-circuit voltage drop?
a. 12.499V b. 10.499V c. 8.499V d. 6.499V
17. A 50-HP, 600V, compound dc motor operates at a speed of 495 RPM at full load. If the flux per pole is
9.1 x 10 6 Maxwell and the armature resistance of 0.015 ohm, how much is the counter EMF? If constant
K = 1.3 x 10 7.
a. 855.58V b. 558.85V c. 885.58V d. 585.85V
18. A 150 KW, 250V, compound dc generator is connected LONG SHUNT. If the shunt filed coil has a resistance of
20 ohms, what amperes will pass in the series filed current?
a. 612.5A b. 512.5A c. 412.5A d. 312.5A
19. A 9HP,460V,3 phase,60Hz, and a 4-pole squirrel cage induction motor operates at full load with an efficiency of
89%, 0.80 PF and 8.5% slip, the full-load speed will be _____
a. 1747RPM b. 1647RPM c. 1547RPM d. 1447RPM
20. In problem (19), how much full-load current is drawn by the motor from the line?
a. 11.83A b. 10.53A c. 9.47A d. 8.43A
21. If a motor is operating at 50 Hertz, what is the specific speed?
a. 1800RPM b. 2000RPM c. 2400RPM d. 3000RPM