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351. |
The armature of D.C. generator is laminated to |
A. | reduce the bulk |
B. | provide the bulk |
C. | insulate the core |
D. | reduce eddy current loss |
Answer» E. | |
352. |
For both lap and wave windings, there are as many commutator bars as the number of |
A. | Slots |
B. | Armature conductors |
C. | Winding elements |
D. | Poles |
Answer» D. Poles | |
353. |
In D.C. generators the pole shoes are fastened to the pole core by |
A. | Rivets |
B. | Counter sunk screws |
C. | Brazing |
D. | Welding |
Answer» C. Brazing | |
354. |
According to Fleming's right-hand rule for finding the direction of induced e.m.f., when middle finger points in the direction of induced e.m.f., forefinger will point in the direction of |
A. | Motion of conductor |
B. | Lines of force |
C. | Either of the above |
D. | None of the above |
Answer» C. Either of the above | |
355. |
In a D.C. generator |
A. | External resistance = internal characteristic armature reaction |
B. | Internal characteristic = magnetization characteristic ohmic drop |
C. | External characteristic = magnetization characteristic ohmic drop armature reaction |
D. | Magnetization characteristic = external characteristic |
Answer» D. Magnetization characteristic = external characteristic | |
356. |
For a D.C. generator when the number of poles and the number of armature conductors is fixed, then which winding will give the higher e.m.f.? |
A. | Lap winding |
B. | Wave winding |
C. | Either of (A) and (B) above |
D. | Depends on other features of design |
Answer» C. Either of (A) and (B) above | |
357. |
Iron losses in a D.C. machine are independent of variations in |
A. | Speed |
B. | Load |
C. | Voltage |
D. | Speed and voltage |
Answer» C. Voltage | |
358. |
D.C. generators are connected to the bus-bars or disconnected from them only under the floating condition |
A. | To avoid sudden loading of the prime mover |
B. | To avoid mechanical jerk to the shaft |
C. | To avoid burning of switch contacts |
D. | All above |
Answer» E. | |
359. |
The e.m.f. generated by a shunt wound D.C. generator is E. Now while pole flux remains constant, if the speed of the generator is doubled, the e.m.f. generated will be |
A. | E/2 |
B. | 2E |
C. | Slightly less than E |
D. | E |
Answer» C. Slightly less than E | |
360. |
The following constitute short-circuit in the armature winding. |
A. | Insulation failure between two commutator bars |
B. | Insulation failure between two turns of a coil |
C. | Two of more turns of the same coil getting grounded |
D. | All of the above |
Answer» E. | |
361. |
Which of the following components of a D.C, generator plays vital role for providing direct current of a D.C. generator? |
A. | Dummy coils |
B. | Commutator |
C. | Eye bolt |
D. | Equalizer rings |
Answer» C. Eye bolt | |
362. |
D.C. generator generally preferred for charging automobile batteries is |
A. | Series generator |
B. | Shunt generator |
C. | Long shunt compound generator |
D. | Any of the above |
Answer» D. Any of the above | |
363. |
When two D.C. series generators are running in parallel, an equalizer bar is used |
A. | To increase the speed and hence generated e.m.f. |
B. | To increase the series flux |
C. | So that two similar machines will pass approximately equal currents to the load |
D. | To reduce the combined effect of armature reaction of both machines |
Answer» D. To reduce the combined effect of armature reaction of both machines | |
364. |
Laminations of core are generally made of |
A. | Case iron |
B. | Carbon |
C. | Silicon steel |
D. | Stainless steel |
Answer» D. Stainless steel | |
365. |
As a result of armature reaction, the reduction in the total mutual air gap flux in a D.C. generator is approximately |
A. | 40 percent |
B. | 25 percent |
C. | 10 percent |
D. | 5 percent |
Answer» E. | |
366. |
In D.C. generators, current to the external circuit from armature is given through |
A. | Commutator |
B. | Solid connection |
C. | Slip rings |
D. | None of above |
Answer» B. Solid connection | |
367. |
The critical resistance of the D.C. generator is the resistance of |
A. | Field |
B. | Brushes |
C. | Armature |
D. | Load |
Answer» B. Brushes | |
368. |
The purpose of providing dummy coils in a generator is |
A. | To reduce eddy current losses |
B. | To enhance flux density |
C. | To amplify voltage |
D. | To provide mechanical balance for the rotor |
Answer» E. | |
369. |
The rapid wear of brushes takes place due to |
A. | Abrasion from dust |
B. | Excessive spring pressure |
C. | Rough commutator bars |
D. | All of the above factors |
Answer» E. | |
370. |
If residual magnetism is present in a D.C. generator, the induced e.m.f. at zero speed will be |
A. | Zero |
B. | Small |
C. | The same as rated voltage |
D. | High |
Answer» B. Small | |
371. |
The field coils of D.C. generator are usually made of |
A. | Mica |
B. | Copper |
C. | Cast iron |
D. | Carbon |
Answer» C. Cast iron | |
372. |
In a D.C. generator the critical resistance can be increased by |
A. | Increasing its field resistance |
B. | Decreasing its field resistance |
C. | Increasing its speed |
D. | Decreasing its speed |
Answer» D. Decreasing its speed | |
373. |
Fleming's right-hand rule regarding direction of induced e.m.f., correlates |
A. | Magnetic flux, direction of current flow and resultant force |
B. | Magnetic flux, direction of motion and the direction of e.m.f. induced |
C. | Magnetic field strength, induced voltage and current |
D. | Magnetic flux, direction of force and direction of motion of conductor |
Answer» C. Magnetic field strength, induced voltage and current | |
374. |
A D.C. generator can be considered as |
A. | Rectifier |
B. | Prime mover |
C. | Rotating amplifier |
D. | Power pump |
Answer» D. Power pump | |
375. |
A series generator can self-excite |
A. | Only if the load current is zero |
B. | Only if the load current is not zero |
C. | Irrespective of the value of load current |
D. | None of the above |
Answer» C. Irrespective of the value of load current | |
376. |
A shunt generator running at 1000 r.p.m. has generated e.m.f. as 200 V. If the speed increases to 1200 r.p.m., the generated e.m.f. will be nearly |
A. | 150 V |
B. | 175 V |
C. | 240 V |
D. | 290 V |
Answer» D. 290 V | |
377. |
In a level compounded D.C. generator, full load terminal voltage is |
A. | Negligibly low |
B. | Equal to no-load terminal voltage |
C. | More than no-load terminal voltage |
D. | Less than no-load terminal voltage |
Answer» C. More than no-load terminal voltage | |
378. |
Equalizer rings are required in case armature is |
A. | Wave wound |
B. | Lap wound |
C. | Delta wound |
D. | Duplex wound |
Answer» C. Delta wound | |