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Mod 3-4-5 Flashcards

1
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What are some characteristics of a series wound motor?

A
  • Field windings are wound in series
  • Increase in current strengthens the field of both the field and armature
  • Gives high start torque
  • However, speed changes with varying load
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What are some characteristics of a shunt wound motor?

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  • Field windings are wound in parallel
  • Field current and output speed is fairly constant regardless of changes in the load
  • However, does not have a high starting torque
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What are characteristics of a compound wound motor?

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  • Best of both worlds of series and shunt

- High starting torque speed, fairly constant output in varying load conditions.

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4
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Difference between intermittent and continuous duty?

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Intermittent = Can only be operated for brief periods of time before needing to cool down
Continuous = Can operate at rated power for long periods
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5
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How can motor direction be reversed?

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Either with a SPDT switch and a split winding OR a DPDT switch to reverse the current within either the field windings or the armature

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How can motor speed be changed?

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Increasing / decreasing the amount of current to the field windings

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What is torque?

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Tendency of a force to produce rotation - Developed by the reacting field of a conductor through another magnetic field

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8
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List the 4 main parts of a motor

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  • Armature assembly
  • Field assembly
  • Brush assembly
  • End frames
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9
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What is counter EMF?

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Counter EMF = The reverse current that fights back against the current flowing through the armature

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How do we calculate the Net EMF?

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Applied EMF - Counter EMF = Net EMF

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What is motor braking?

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When the motor needs to be stopped at precise points - Used for landing gear, flaps, autopilots, etc.

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12
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What does a motor clutch do?

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Disengages the motor from the load (gearbox) if necessary - Uses spring pressure

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13
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Difference between generator and motor?

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  • Generator turns the rotor in a field to produce current

- Motor applies current to a rotor in a field to make it turn

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Difference between generator armature and alternator armature?

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Generator = armature moves in stationary field
Alternator = Moving field around a stationary armature
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15
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3 main parts of an alternator?

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Stationary armature, rotating field, rectifier bridge circuit

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16
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Main advantage of having an alternator over a generator?

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Eliminates the need for a commutator and brushes. They are potential contact issue points. Alternators can supply current to the aircraft directly

17
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How many phases on a typical aircraft alternator?

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3

18
Q

How does an alternator produce DC output?

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By rectifying the AC input with 6 diodes

19
Q

Why does an alternator not need a reverse current relay?

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The diodes resist any current flow to the armature

20
Q

What 2 means of control are required for an alternator?

A

Voltage regulator or a current limiter

21
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Whats the purpose of the zener diode in a solid state voltage regulator

A

It acts as a voltage reference or as a relief valve that opens at a given pressure. When conducting, the control transistor shuts off the power transistor

22
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Advantage of using transistorized voltage regulator?

A

No moving parts, no contacts, less wear and tear

23
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3 differences between aircraft and automotive alternators?

A

Through bolts are made of stronger steel
Includes signal interference protection
Rotor has shorter shaft and smaller thread

24
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Whats an ACU and what does it do?

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Alternator Control Unit - Regulates alternator output voltage and turns off the charging system if over voltage exists

25
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4 steps in overhaul of generator?

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Disassembly
Cleaning
Inspection and repair
Reassembly

26
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How is an armature tested for opens?

A

PLace it on the growler and turn it on. Using probes and a test lamp, test each pair of segments, the lamp should light with each set of commutator bars

27
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How to test armature for shorts?

A

Place it on growler, turn it on. if any shorts occur, the blade will vibrate vigorously

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