1. Unlike D.C. generator kW rating, alternators are rated in ?

MW

kVAR

kWh

kVA

Answer: kVA

Explanation:


2. When the speed of an alternator increases ?

the frequency decrease

the frequency increases

the frequency remains same

the frequency changes

Answer: the frequency increases

Explanation:


3. When two alternators are running in parallel, their kVAR load share are changed by changing their ?

driving torque, driving torque respectively

driving torque, excitation respectively

excitation, driving torque respectively

excitation and excitation

Answer: excitation, driving torque respectively

Explanation:


4. In an alternator, the frequency of voltage generated depends on ?

rotative speed only

number of poles only

both (a) and (b)

none of the above

Answer: both (a) and (b)

Explanation:


5. Two alternators are running in parallel. if the field of one of the alternators is adjusted it will ?

change its power factor

change its frequency

reduce its speed

change its load

Answer: change its power factor

Explanation:


6. If the driving force of both the alternators running in parallel is changed. this will result in change in ?

generated voltage

frequency

back e.m.f.

all of the above

Answer: frequency

Explanation:


7. In an alternator one of the advantages of distributing the winding is to ?

improve voltage waveform

reduce noise

save on copper

reduce harmonics

Answer: improve voltage waveform

Explanation:


8. Salient pole rotors are used where ?

high frequency current is required

floor space is available in plenty

low and medium speed prime movers are available

high speed prime movers are available

Answer: low and medium speed prime movers are available

Explanation:


9. In an alternator if the armature reaction produces demagnetisation of the main field, the power factor should be ?

unity

zero, lagging load

zero, leading load

none of the above

Answer: zero, lagging load

Explanation:


10. Generated e.m.f. for same field current and double speed will be ?

same

double

less than double

more than double

Answer: double

Explanation: