Explore topic-wise MCQs in Dc Machines.

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1.

POLARITY_OF_INTERPOLES_IS_ONE_POLE_AHEAD_IN_THE_DIRECTION_OF_ARMATURE_ROTATION_IN______________?$

A. Motor
B. Generator
C. Always ahead
D. Always behind
Answer» C. Always ahead
2.

Formula for cancellation of reactance voltage on an average basis using interpoles ________$

A. 2[B<sub>i</sub>(av)l<sub>i</sub>v<sub>a</sub>] N<sub>c</sub> = L<sub>c</sub> (di<sub>c</sub>/dt) = L<sub>c</sub> (2l<sub>c</sub>/t<sub>c</sub>)
B. [B<sub>i</sub>(av)l<sub>i</sub>v<sub>a</sub>] N<sub>c</sub> = L<sub>c</sub> (di<sub>c</sub>/dt) = L<sub>c</sub> (2l<sub>c</sub>/t<sub>c</sub>)
C. 2[B<sub>i</sub>(av)l<sub>i</sub>v<sub>a</sub>] N<sub>c</sub> = L<sub>c</sub> (di<sub>c</sub>/dt) = L<sub>c</sub> (l<sub>c</sub>/t<sub>c</sub>)
D. Cannot be determined
Answer» B. [B<sub>i</sub>(av)l<sub>i</sub>v<sub>a</sub>] N<sub>c</sub> = L<sub>c</sub> (di<sub>c</sub>/dt) = L<sub>c</sub> (2l<sub>c</sub>/t<sub>c</sub>)
3.

What_is_the_size_of_interpolar_air_gap_compare_to_main_pole_air_gap?$

A. Small
B. Same
C. More
D. Can be of any size
Answer» D. Can be of any size
4.

A 440 V, 4-pole, 25 kW, dc generator has a wave-connected armature winding with 846 conductors. The mean flux density in the air-gap under the interpoles is 0.5 Wb/m2 on full load and the radial gap length is 0.3 cm. Number of turns required on each interpole is _________

A. 74
B. 84
C. 64
D. 54
Answer» B. 84
5.

For a given 4-pole machine, carrying armature current 56.82 A, with 846 conductors. The mean flux density in the air gap under the interpoles is 0.5 Wb/m2 on full load and radial gap length is 0.3 cm. Ampere-turns required for an interpole is ____________

A. 3198
B. 2099
C. 4198
D. 6297
Answer» D. 6297
6.

Interpoles are excited by keeping them in ____________ with armature?

A. Series
B. Parallel
C. Anywhere
D. Not kept with armature
Answer» B. Parallel
7.

Interpoles are excited with ____________

A. Armature current
B. Field current
C. Separate supply
D. Mains current
Answer» B. Field current
8.

Which voltage is neutralized in voltage commutation process?

A. Armature
B. Reactance
C. Field
D. Cannot be determined
Answer» C. Field
9.

What is the effect on time constant of transient current, as a result of resistance commutation?

A. Remains same
B. Decreases
C. Increases
D. Increases then decreases
Answer» E.
10.

In resistance commutation method we add resistance between __________________

A. Brushes and external circuit
B. Commutator and armature winding
C. At field winding
D. Commutator and brush
Answer» E.
11.

Which are the methods for getting an ideal commutation?

A. Resistance commutation
B. Voltage commutation
C. Current commutation
D. Resistance and voltage commutation
Answer» E.
12.

Why brushes shifting method is not employed in practical commutation?

A. Expensive
B. Construction problems
C. Causes demagnetization
D. Used practically
Answer» D. Used practically
13.

Commutation is delayed due to __________

A. Leakage reactance
B. Effect of armature reaction
C. Leakage reactance and armature reaction
D. Because of other factors
Answer» D. Because of other factors