1. The induction motors which are provided with open slot have ?

more break down torque

less break down torque

leading power factor

higher efficiency

Answer: more break down torque

Explanation:


2. If single phasing occurs when the motor is running, it should not be loaded beyond ?

5 per cent of rated load

20 per cent of rated load

60 per cent of rated load

90 per cent of rated load

Answer: 60 per cent of rated load

Explanation:


3. What is the advantage of starting a slip-ring induction motor with the help of rotor resistances as compared to other methods ?

The starter bas to be designed for only a very low current

The starting current is reduced

starting torque increases due to the rotor resistances

The starter can be built directly into the motor

Answer: starting torque increases due to the rotor resistances

Explanation:


4. The most important factor in motor maintenance is to keep ?

it clean and free from foreign material

checking its insulation

regular check on line voltage

regular check of its lubrication

Answer: it clean and free from foreign material

Explanation:


5. In a wound 3-phase induction motor, brushes should be connected to ?

external D.C. excitation

equilizing coils

power supply

external star-connected resistors

Answer: external star-connected resistors

Explanation:


6. The stator of 5 H.P. induction motor is provided with ?

open slots with tapered teeth

closed slots with parallel teeth

semi closed slots with parallel teeth

open slots with parallel teeth

Answer: semi closed slots with parallel teeth

Explanation:


7. Regarding single-phasing of a 3-phase induction motor under running conditions which of the following statements is incorrect ?

It will stop and blow the remaining fuses

It will continue to run without damage if it is carrying half load or less

It will stop and promptly burnt out if it is heavily overloaded

It will try to keep running though over-heating of part of its winding if it is carrying full-load or slight over load

Answer: It will stop and blow the remaining fuses

Explanation:


8. The speed of a 3-phase wound motor can be increased by ?

short circuiting slip-rings

increasing applied voltage

decreasing applied voltage

decreasing external resistance in the rotor circuit

Answer: decreasing external resistance in the rotor circuit

Explanation:


9. An induction motor is identical to ?

D.C. compound motor

D.C. series motor

synchronous motor

asynchronous motor

Answer: asynchronous motor

Explanation:


10. Which is of the following data is required to draw the circle diagram for an induction motor ?

Block rotor test only

No load test only

Block rotor test and no-load test

Block rotor test, no-load test and stator resistance test

Answer: Block rotor test, no-load test and stator resistance test

Explanation: