1. In a lap wound D.C. generator having p as number of poles and Z as number of conductors, the maximum number of equilizer rings will be ?

Z

p

2Z/p

2p/Z

Answer: 2Z/p

Explanation:


2. The e.m.f. generated in a D.e. generator is directly proportional to ?

flux/pole

speed of armature

number of poles

all of the above

Answer: all of the above

Explanation:


3. Following energized winding of a D.C. machine should not be opened as it would produce high inductive voltage which may be dangerous to personnel and may cause its own insulation failure ?

Series field

Compensating field

Inter pole field

Shunt field

Answer: Shunt field

Explanation:


4. Two D.C. shunt generators, each with armature resistance of 0.02 ohm and field resistance of 50 ohm run in parallel and supply a total current of 1000 amperes to the load circuit. If their e.m.f are 270 V and 265 V, their bus bar voltage will be ?

270 V

267.5 V

265 V

257.4 V

Answer: 267.5 V

Explanation:


5. If a self excited DC generator after being installed, fails to build up on its first trial run, the first thing to do is to ?

reverse the field connections

increase the field resistance

increase the speed of prime mover

check armature insulation resistance

Answer: reverse the field connections

Explanation:


6. Copper brushes in D.C. machine are used ?

where low voltage and high currents are involved

where high voltage and small currents are involved

in both of the above cases

in none of the above cases

Answer: where low voltage and high currents are involved

Explanation:


7. While applying Fleming's right-hand rule to find the direction of induced e.m.f., the thumb points towards ?

direction of induced e.m.f.

direction of flux

direction of motion of the conductor if forefinger points in the direction of generated e.m.f.

direction of motion of conductor, if forefinger points along the lines of flux

Answer: direction of motion of conductor, if forefinger points along the lines of flux

Explanation:


8. Which of the following could be lamina-proximately the thickness of laminations of a D.C. machine ?

0.005 mm

0.06mm

0.6.m

5 m

Answer: 0.6.m

Explanation:


9. The field coils of D.C. generator are usually made of ?

mica

cast iron

copper

carbon

Answer: cast iron

Explanation:


10. The armature of D.C. generator is laminated to ?

reduce the bulk

provide the bulk

insulate the core

reduce eddy current loss

Answer: reduce eddy current loss

Explanation: