Module 6

Question 1

What is the frequency of an alternator dependent on?

Answer 1

RPM

Question 2

In an AC circuit. The effective voltage is (Equal to, less than, greater than) The maximum instantaneous voltage?

Answer 2

less than the maximum instantaneous voltage

Question 3

Unless specified, any values given for current or voltage are assumed to be __?__ values

Answer 3

effective values

Question 4

How many cycles of AC voltage are produced in a six-pole alternator of the revolving field type for each revolution of the rotor?

Answer 4

three

Question 5

What does a rectifier do?

Answer 5

changes AC current to DC

Question 6

The voltage output of an alternator may be regulated by controlling the:

Answer 6

voltage output of the dc exciter

Question 7

what is required when operating two aircraft AC generators in parallel

Answer 7

frequency and voltage must both be equal

Question 8

A CSD unit drives a generator through the use of?

Answer 8

a variable hydraulic pump and hydraulic motor.