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Electrician Training Flashcards

1
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The symbol for coulumb is:

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2
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kV =

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1000 volts

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mV =

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1/1000 volts

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MV =

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1,000,000 volts

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5
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uV =

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1/1,000,000 volts or .000001 volts

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6
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1 coulomb =

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6.28 x 10 18

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7
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1 HP =

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746 Watts

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8
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What is the power equation used when voltage and resistance is provided

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P = The voltage squared divided by the resistance

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9
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What term applies to the use of two or more Generators to supply a common load

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Parallel operation

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10
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DC Generators use slip rings to

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Slip rings only for AC

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11
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Auto transformer starters are Sometimes use with Three phase induction motors to

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Reduce start up voltage applied to the motor during start

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12
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What are the subatomic particles of Individual elements

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Neutron protons electrons

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13
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List two fundamental properties of insulation

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Dielectric Strength , Insulation resistance

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14
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Define the atoms Valence shell

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The outer layer of an atom

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15
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Power wire size listed on ships

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AWG or Circular mil

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16
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What makes up a magnetic field

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Intensity and density

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17
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Highly magnetic material can be used to Shield from magnetic flux interference and is

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Temporary ring magnetic

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18
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Conductors have three or less electrons in their

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Valence Shell

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19
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What is the one-way valve in electrical circuits

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Diode

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20
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Capacitors are measured in units called

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Farads

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21
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Material that are easily magnetized are photo electric materials true or false

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False

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22
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The unit of electrical resistance is the

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Ohm

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23
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The greatest single cause of electrical resistance is the

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High inductance

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24
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Which of the listed device is used to measure pressure and convert it to electrical signal

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Transducer

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25
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Ohm meters are usually used to take resistance reading True or false

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True

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26
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When taking resistance reading the circuit should be energized true or false

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False

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27
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What meter is used to check for continuity of electrical circuits or devices?

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Ohm meter (measures continuity or open line)

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28
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A megohmmeter is Widely used for measuring insulation resistance True or false

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True

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29
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Electric current is the flow of electrons through a conductor the rate of this flow is measured in

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Amperes

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30
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Electrical power is expressed in ohms true or false

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False

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31
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Square root of two equals

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1.141

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32
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a localized electric current induced in a conductor by a varying magnetic field.

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Eddy Current

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33
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Oscilloscope measures

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Hertz

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34
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What type of acid is in the lead battery

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Sulfuric acid

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35
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What physical harm Can in arc flash blast do to you name four things

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Burns Shrap Metal blinding ear damage

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36
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By the IEC (International electrical corporation) What is high voltage

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1000 V

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37
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By the NEC (National electrical corporation) What is high voltage

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600 v +

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38
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What gas is a byproduct of charging lead acid batteries

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Hydrogen

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39
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How many electrons in a semi conductor Valence shell

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4 electrons

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40
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How many electrons are in a Non-conductive insulation valence shell

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5 to 8 electrons in the valence shell

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41
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Conditions that affect magnets adversely

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Heat and jarring

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42
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Fatal shock can be caused with as little as .025 campers 0.1 amp or‘s is likely to be fatal 100ma True or false

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True

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43
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Interrupts the excessive current by melting so that further damage to Personnel and equipment is prevented

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Fuse

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44
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Is automatically operated electrically switch designed to protect personnel and equipment from damage caused by overloadsor short circuits. It’s functions to detect and interrupt circuit current immediately

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Circuit breaker

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45
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Electrical fire agents

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CO2, dry chemicals ,halogenated extinguishing agent’s

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46
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High concentration of Fluxx in core is used to move steel core in

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Relays

47
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A device Designed to trip a circuit breaker when a fault is detected
Overcurrent
Overvoltage
Reverse power 
Over and under frequency
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Protective relays

48
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Switch gears and protection devices shall be confirmed to

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IEC publication

49
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Is the unit of measure used to measuring frequency as frequency Is measured In cycles per second , so one second equals?

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Hertz

50
Q

a device used In an Electrical Circuit to change alternating current to direct current

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Rectifier

51
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Cycles per second

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Hertz

52
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Capacitance is the property of an electric circuit opposing change in what value of a circuit

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Voltage in the circuit

53
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What is the basic unit of measure for inductance

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Henry

54
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As a property of an electric circuit how is inductance correctly described

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Opposes any change in the current flow through the circuit

55
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A direct current passes through a wire coiled around a soft iron core is known as what

A

Electro magnet

56
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An accidental path of low resistance which bypasses the intended resistance and passes an abnormal amount of current is known as what

A

Short circuit

57
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In which unit is EMF measured

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Volts

58
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And adjustable resistor whose Resistance can be changed without opening the circuit in which it is connected is called

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Rheostat

59
Q

When a main electrical cable is run from the vessels switchboard to a distant light panel it is called a

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Feeder cable

60
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If the motor of the circuit fails to start and gives a loud hum when the start button is pushed what is most likely the problem

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And open overload OL heater

61
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In the Motor controller, the motor fails to start a volt meter reading between one and five reads line voltage while the volt meter reading between two and five reads 0 VAC. What is most likely the problem

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And open stops switch contact(When not pushed in)

62
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The motor fails to start and gives A loud hum when the start button is depressed what should then be your first action

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Push the start button to De-energize the “M” coil

63
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The motor fails to start on an attempt start up. with the start button depressed, a volt meter reading between one and five Indicates line voltage available to the control circuit. what should be your next step in the troubleshooting process

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Attempt to reset the Overload relay And determine the cause of the overload if applicable

64
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The motor starts when the start button is pushed, but stops when the button is released. What is most likely the trouble

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And open Auxiliary “M” contact

65
Q

GFCI

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Ground fault circuit inductor

66
Q

Three matching factors to parallel a generator

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Frequency, Voltage, Phase orientation or Phase are Aligned

67
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What determines a generator output voltage? And frequency?

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The strength of the voltage going through the coils and speed of rotation for the frequency

68
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Two shock boundaries

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Limited and approach boundary

69
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Converting (rectifier)

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AC to DC

70
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Inverting

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DC to AC

71
Q

How is a generator output voltage controlled?

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AVR Automatic voltage regulator

Convert AC to DC current and controls current to the windings on the main pole

72
Q

What determines a transformers ratio

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The number of turns in a coil

73
Q

Magnet. Conductor. What needs to happen to create

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Relative motion

74
Q

What device uses magnetic induction to operate

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Contactor

75
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What needs to rectify a AC to DC

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Rectifiers capacitors

76
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A commentator is a

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Slip ring on a DC

77
Q

Temporary ring magnets are extensively used to

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Shield instruments and components from the effects of magnetic flux

78
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What type of material are considered to magnetize easily

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FerroMagnetics

79
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Major disadvantage of a series DC Generator is

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Output voltage varies as the load varies

80
Q

Lap windings used in AC generators are

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Does not use an AC generators

81
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Which method listed is used to start Field excitation in a DC generator

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Residual magnetism Remaining in the field poles

82
Q

Magnetic induction occurs when there is Relative motion between What two elements

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Magnetic field And conductor

83
Q

What are two basic types of alternators

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Rotating Armature and rotating field

84
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The use of a shunt in an ammeters For measuring current provides

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Low Resistance to keep higher Currents From the meter coil

85
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Ferromagnetic material can be used to Focus the

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Flux in the core of the transformer

86
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What are the three categories (material properties ) Of elements that refer to their interaction with electricity

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Conductor, semi conductor, insulator

87
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Line voltage equals the phase voltage in the

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Delta configuration

88
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Convert 0.5A to mA

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500mA

89
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If you’re going to bring up another generator to the electrical ring bus you’re going to have to

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Close your breakers (generator circuit breaker) Then parallel the generator to the electrical ring bus

90
Q

And Adam that loses or gains electrons is

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Ionized

91
Q

Is the unit of capacitance

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Farads

92
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Is the unit of inductance

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Henry

93
Q

A current of .2 campers or greater can cause

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Death severe burns unconsciousness

94
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Heat stress condition if you’re in a space 100° and above you must be out of the space

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Double the amount that you were in the space ( if you’re in a space for eight hours at 100° you must be out of the space for 16 hours in order for your body to recover if the space humidity is 90% but the space temperature is 97° constitute you must be out of the space double the amount of time you’re in the space

95
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What are the three things that causes electromagnetic induction

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Conductor, flux and relative motion

96
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What are the three classifications of DC generators

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Series, shunt, compound

97
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Magnetic induction occurs when there is relative motion between what two elements

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Magnetic field and conductor

98
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A Voltage of a generator is at 325 that has no load, And 300 at full load, what is the Generators voltage regulation

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E no load minus E full load Multiply by 100 equals regulation (Refer to page 20 lesson 32)

99
Q

If A step down transformer has a ratio of 8 to 1 and the secondary is 3 amps and the Primary voltage is 230 V AC what is the power on the load

A

86.25 Not sure if this is right

100
Q

How do you change the frequency of a AC generator

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Change the speed of them input motor

101
Q

Inner poles Accomplish the same thing as

A

Compensating windings Refer to page 7 lesson 33

102
Q

A inductive reactance load is expressed in

A

Ohms Reactance is resistance

103
Q

Auto transformers help start motors by

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Reducing the voltage applied to the motor during the start up period

104
Q

What causes a voltage to develop across a secondary winding of a transformer

A

A magnetic line generated by the current in the primary cuts the secondary winding because it creates Fluxx and inducing a voltage

105
Q

When copper is heated electric current is

A

Reduced when copper is heated resistance goes up

106
Q

A battery rated at 400 amp hours with a specified discharge rate of 20 Amps Will last for how many hours at 5 amp discharge rate

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80 hours (400/5 =80)

107
Q

Why is it necessary to take airgap readings on motor generator equipment

A

Bearings can wear and introduce uneven fluxx coupling

108
Q

What are the two main types of cores used in transformers

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Shell type and hollow type

109
Q

What’s best used on ships stranded wire or solid wire

A

Stranded wire

110
Q

INTERPOLes compasate

A

Windings

111
Q

What is the minimum charge of a battery

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1.25

112
Q

Tool to check battery fluid

A

Hydrometer

113
Q

Two temperature sensing device aboard ships

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Resistance thermal Device (RTD) thermal sensing device

114
Q

What is the primary determining factor in selecting a conductor size

A

The current carrying capacity is based on its physical size

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