D.C. Machines

41. In the heating process of the _________ type a simple method of temperature control is possible by means of a special alloy which loses its magnetic properties at a particular high temperature and regains them when cooled to a temperature below this value.

  1. Indirect induction over
  2. core type induction furnace
  3. coreless induction furnace
  4. high frequency eddy current

Correct answer: (D)
high frequency eddy current

42. One of the main advantage of the swinburn's test is

  1. It is applicable both shunt and compound motors
  2. It needs one running test
  3. It is very economical and convenient
  4. It ignores any charge in iron loss

Correct answer: (C)
It is very economical and convenient

43. Out of the following methods of heating the one which is independent of supply frequency is

  1. electric arc heating
  2. induction heating
  3. electric resistance heating
  4. dielectric heating

Correct answer: (C)
electric resistance heating

44. Out of the following methods of heating the one which is independent of supply frequency is

  1. electric arc heating
  2. induction heating
  3. electric resistance heating
  4. dielectric heating

Correct answer: (C)
electric resistance heating

45. Regarding Ward-Leonard system of speed control which statement is false?

  1. It is usually used where wide and very sensitive speed control is required
  2. It is used for motors having ratings from 750kW to 4000Kw
  3. Capital outlay involved in the system is right since it uses two extra machines
  4. It gives a speed range of 10:1 but in one direction only

Correct answer: (D)
It gives a speed range of 10:1 but in one direction only

46. Retardation test on a dc shunt motor is used for finding

  1. Stray loss
  2. Copper loss
  3. Friction loss
  4. Iron loss

Correct answer: (A)
Stray loss

47. Rotating magnetic field is produced in A....

  1. single - phase induction motor
  2. three phase induction motor
  3. dc series motor
  4. ac series motor

Correct answer: (B)
three phase induction motor

48. Star- delta starter of an induction motor

  1. Inserts resistance in rotor circuit
  2. Inserts resistance in stator circuit
  3. Applies reduced voltage to rotor
  4. Applies reduced voltage to stator

Correct answer: (D)
Applies reduced voltage to stator

49. Synchronous capacitor is

  1. An ordinary static capacitor bank
  2. An over excited synchronous motor driving mechanical load
  3. An over excited synchronous motor running without mechanical load
  4. None of the above

Correct answer: (C)
An over excited synchronous motor running without mechanical load

50. The ‘sheath’ is used in cable to

  1. provide strength to the cable.
  2. provide proper insulation.
  3. prevent the moisture from entering the cable.
  4. avoid chances of rust on strands.

Correct answer: (A)
provide strength to the cable.

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