1. In an alternator the voltage of field system is usually ?

more than 1000 V

between 400 V and 600 V

less than 200 V

none of the above

Answer: less than 200 V

Explanation:


2. The regulation of an alternator is likely to be negative in case of ?

lagging power factor of the load

leading power factor of the load

high speed alternators

low speed alternators

Answer: leading power factor of the load

Explanation:


3. Which fractional pitch will eliminate the seventh harmonic from the voltage waveform of an alternator ?

6/7

7/8

5/6

None of the above

Answer: 6/7

Explanation:


4. An alternator operating at lower voltage, for the same power rating, will be ?

more efficient

costlier

less noisy

larger in size

Answer: larger in size

Explanation:


5. For a 3-phase winding with 5 slots per pole per phase and with coil span of 12 slot pitch, the value of pitch factor is ?

0.851

0.951

0.98

1.05

Answer: 0.951

Explanation:


6. In huge alternators, the moving part is ?

brushes

poles

armature

none of the above

Answer: poles

Explanation:


7. An alternator driven by a Francis hydraulic turbine is a ...... alternator ?

low speed

medium speed

high speed

low or medium speed

Answer: low or medium speed

Explanation:


8. Alternator of a central power station will have ?

revolving field winding

revolving armature winding

either of the above

none of the above

Answer: revolving field winding

Explanation:


9. In an alternator short-circuit current is limited by ?

the saturated synchronous impedance

the unsaturated synchronous impedance

either of the above

none of the above

Answer: the unsaturated synchronous impedance

Explanation:


10. 4 pole 1500 r.p.m. alternator will generate e.m.f, at ?

20 Hz

40 Hz

50 Hz

60 Hz

Answer: 50 Hz

Explanation: