1. The efficiency of an electrolytic rectifier is nearly ?

80%

70%

60%

40%

Answer: 60%

Explanation:


2. In a glass bulb mercury arc rectifier the maximum current rating is restricted to ?

2000 A

1500 A

1000 A

500 A

Answer: 500 A

Explanation:


3. The ionization potential of mercury is approximately ?

5.4 V

10.4 V

8.4 V

16.4 V

Answer: 10.4 V

Explanation:


4. With a motor converter it is possible to obtain DC voltage only upto ?

200-400 V

600-800 V

1000-1200 V

1700-2000 V

Answer: 1700-2000 V

Explanation:


5. In a rotary converter armature currents are ?

d.c. only

a.c. only

partly a.c, and partly d.c.

all of the above

Answer: partly a.c, and partly d.c.

Explanation:


6. Which of the following A C. motors is usually used in large motor-generator· sets ?

Synchronous motor

Squirrel cage induction motor

Slip ring induction motor

Any of the above

Answer: Any of the above

Explanation:


7. Which of the following is reversible in action ?

Motor generator set

Motor converter

Rotary converter

Any of the above

Answer: Rotary converter

Explanation:


8. A rotary converter operates at a ?

low power factor

high power factor

zero power factor

none of the above

Answer: high power factor

Explanation:


9. In a rotary converter I2R losses as compared to a D.C. generator of the same size will be ?

same

double

less

three times

Answer: double

Explanation: