Power Generation Flashcards
In accordance with the NEC what is required for emergency and standby electrical systems?
Kept completely separated from other electrical systems
Which of the following must comply with electrical safety standards and codes?
Cost
Manpower
Design
Design
Generators are not permitted to be closer than how many feet form the load?
25 feet (7.6 meters)
“Ratio of average to peak power” best describes which factor?
Annual load
Historically, all general purpose lighting power used in overseas United States bases in what voltage?
120
AC motors above 5 horsepower operate satisfactorily in what voltage systems?
208 or 240
The combination of power and light circuits will be accomplished by the use of which of the following voltage systems?
208 to 240
Which of the following is not a unit of measurement associated with electrical loads?
Inductance
Kilowatts
Amperes
Kilovoltamperes
Inductance
The ratio between the actual maximum demand and the connected load is called what?
Demand factor
Which NEC article provides the requirements for determine demand factors?
Article 220
What is the first step when deleting a suitable site for a generator?
Study plot plan of area
If a level dry area can not be found, what should be done?
Place generator on planks or logs for suitable base foundation
If exhaust piping installation required loops in the system, what must be done?
Install drain cock at lowest point of the system
Exhaust piping insulation located inside A structure must be capable to withstand what maximum amount of temperature?
1500 F
What is the minimum AWG size utilized with the ground terminal wire?
6
What is the primary reason for the voltage changeover board?
Permits reconnection of generators phase windings
What is the output of the voltage changeover board of connected in series?
240/416
What is the prefers material used for ground in an underground metallic water piping systems?
A metal driven rod
What is the minimum diameter of a ground rod if manufactured out of piping?
3/4 inch
What is the minimum depth that a ground rod must be driven into the ground?
8
The ground lead utilized with the ground rod is manufactured out of what type of material?
Copper
The resistance of the soil used to implant a ground rod is dependent upon which of the following factors?
Chemical composition of soil
Depth of ground rod
Moisture content
Acidity of soil
Moisture content
What is one of the best means of reducing the resistance to ground?
Use of additional rods
Load cables are connected in which order? ;
L0, L3, L2, and L1
Where is the voltage changeover board located?
Directly above the load thermal board
When multiple rod, pipe, and or plate electrodes are installed, they are required to be no less than how many feet?
6
If the conductor is too small to carry the current demanded by the load what kind of fault might occur?
Open circuit
The voltage drop should not exceed what percentage for lighting loads?
3 percent
When selecting a feeder conductor capable, what carrying percentage of rated generator amperes should be selected to eliminate voltage drop problems?
150 percent
Wire placed underground should be manufactured out of what type of material?
Direct burial, rubber jacketed cable
How long is a trench dug for cable laying in a traffic area?
24 inches
What is your primary purpose as a generator watch?
Produce power.
Which of the following is not a characteristic built into navel electrical installations?
Cost effectiveness
Simplicity
Ruggedness
Flexibility
Cost effectiveness
What is done first prior to starting the generator?
Conduct the prestart checklist in sequence.
Before starting the set the first time, what needs to be verified complete?
Preventive maintenance checks
When are log readings conducted on a running generator?
Every hour
Which of the following is one of the checks conducted?
Coolant level when generator running
Vibration assessment
Hydraulic pressures
Exhaust gas readings
Coolant level when generator running
What is the significance of hearing unusual sounds emitting from generator?
Indication of malfunction
If the load of a generator becomes to large to handle, what actions should be taken?
Add another generator in parallel
Before two generators can be paralleled, which of the following conditions must be met?
Both frequencies must be within 10 percent
Both voltages must be within 25 volts
Both power factors need to be matched
Both terminal voltages have to be equal
Both terminal voltages have to be equal
What are two types of governor operations?
Isochronous and speed droop
When a second machine is utilized, what is the name of this machine?
Slave
When paralleling in a droop mode, the governor of one set must be in what position?
Isochronous
What is indicated if the if the synchronizing lights blink on and off simultaneously?
Voltages sequence of two machines are in phase
What prevents the operator from paralleling the generators if all conditions are not met?
Permissive paralleling relay