1. In a D.C. generator all of the following could be the effects of iron losses except ?

Loss of efficiency

Excessive heating of core

Increase in terminal voltage

Rise in temperature of ventilating air

Answer: Increase in terminal voltage

Explanation:


2. Regenerative braking on, shunt motors is used when ?

the load is variable

the load is constantly decreasing

the load acts as a braking force

the load bas overhauling characteristics

Answer: the load acts as a braking force

Explanation:


3. For constant torque drive which speed control method is preferred ?

Field control

Armature voltage control

Shunt armature control

Mechanical loading system

Answer: Armature voltage control

Explanation:


4. These days D.C. motors are widely used in ?

pumping sets

air compressors

electric traction

machine shops

Answer: electric traction

Explanation:


5. Ward-Leonard system of speed control is not recommended for ?

very low speeds

frequent motor reversals

wide speed range

constant speed operation

Answer: constant speed operation

Explanation:


6. Which of the following can be used to control the speed of a D.C. motor ?

Thermistor

Thyristor

Thyratron

Transistor

Answer: Thyristor

Explanation:


7. Which of the following motor is used in the locomotives motor drives ?

D.C. series motor

A.C. series motor

Synchronous motor

Induction motor

Answer: D.C. series motor

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8. Which of the following motors is most suitable for signalling devices and many kinds of timers ?

D.C. shunt motor

D.C. series motor

Induction motor

Reluctance motor

Answer: Reluctance motor

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9. Field winding of a D.C. series motor is usually provided with thick wire ?

to provide large flux

to reduce the use of insulating materials

as it carries large load current

in order to reduce eddy current

Answer: as it carries large load current

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10. Which of the following steps is likely to result in reduction of hysteresis loss in a D.C. generator ?

Providing laminations in armature core

Providing laminations in stator

Using non-magnetic material for frame

Using material of low hysteresis coefficient for armature core material

Answer: Using material of low hysteresis coefficient for armature core material

Explanation: