Industrial Drivers

51. Ward-Leonard controlled D.C. drives are generally used for _________ excavators.

  1. Light duty
  2. Medium duty
  3. Heavy duty
  4. All of the above

Correct answer: (C)
Heavy duty

52. When the load is above _________ a synchronous motor is found to be more economical.

  1. 2 kW
  2. 20 kW
  3. 50 kW
  4. 100 kW

Correct answer: (D)
100 kW

53. Which feature, while selecting a.motor for centrifugal pump, will be of least significance?

  1. Starting characteristics
  2. Operating speed
  3. Horse power
  4. Speed control

Correct answer: (D)
Speed control

54. Which of the following alternatives will be cheaper?

  1. A 100 H.P. AC. three phase motor
  2. Four motors of 25 H.P. each
  3. Five motors of 20 H.P. each
  4. Ten motors of 10 H.P. each

Correct answer: (A)
A 100 H.P. AC. three phase motor

55. Which of the following happens when star-delta starter is used?

  1. Starting voltage is reduced
  2. Starting current is reduced
  3. Both (a) and (b)
  4. None of the above

Correct answer: (C)
Both (a) and (b)

56. Which of the following is essentially needed while selecting a motor?

  1. Pulley
  2. Starter
  3. Foundation pedal
  4. Bearings

Correct answer: (B)
Starter

57. Which of the following machines has heavy fluctuation of load?

  1. Printing machine
  2. Punching machine
  3. Planer
  4. Lathe

Correct answer: (B)
Punching machine

58. Which of the following motors are best for the rolling mills?

  1. Single phase motors
  2. Squirrel cage induction motors
  3. Slip ring induction motors
  4. D.C. motors

Correct answer: (D)
D.C. motors

59. Which of the following motors are pre-ferred for overhead travelling cranes?

  1. Slow speed motors
  2. Continuous duty motors
  3. Short time rated motors
  4. None of the above

Correct answer: (C)
Short time rated motors

60. Which of the following motors has series characteristics?

  1. Shaded pole motor
  2. Repulsion motor
  3. Capacitor start motor
  4. None of the above

Correct answer: (B)
Repulsion motor

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