test 5 Flashcards
A device that transforms chemical energy into electrical energy
A. secondary battery
B. cell
C. battery
D. primary battery
B. cell
A device that is capable of converting chemical energy into electrical energy
A. generator
B. battery
C. converter
D. cell
D. cell
A secondary cell whose active positive plate consists of nickel hydroxide, and active negative-plate material is powdered iron oxide mixed with cadmium. Its typical output when fully charged is VO = 1.2V
A. Leclanche cell
B. dry cell
C. Edison cell
D. lead-acid cell
C. Edison cell
If a cell can be charged after it is depleted, it is considered as
A. a secondary cell
B. a storage cell
C. an accumulator
D. all of the above
D. all of the above
What type of cell that cannot be recharged which cannot restore chemical reaction?
A. nickel-cadmium cell
B. secondary cell
C. primary cell
D. lead-acid wet cell
C. primary cell
A cell whose chemical reaction is not reversible
A. primary cell
B. secondary cell
C. rechargeable cell
D. solar cell
A. primary cell
A voltage source in a single container made from one or more cells combines in series, parallel, or series-parallel.
A. photoelectric
B. thermocouple
C. battery
D. piezo-electric
C. battery
A battery means
A. cells connected in series
B. cells connected in parallel
C. cells connected in series-parallel
D. all of the above
D. all of the above
A battery is used to
A. supply a steady dc voltage
B. supply an unstable dc voltage
C. supply an ac voltage
D. supply an ac/dc voltage
A. supply a steady dc voltage
In a dry cell, what will happen to the internal resistance as it aged?
A. decreases
B. increases
C. remains constant
D. decreases or increases, depends on the chemical composition
B. increases
The maximum current a cell can deliver through a 0.01 ohm load during testing
A. flash current
B. surge current
C. ideal current
D. full-load current
A. flash current
In batteries, the material used to insulate the positive plates from negative plates are technically called
A. insulator
B. break-point
C. coupler
D. separator
D. separator
How long will a battery need to operate a 240 Watts equipment, whose capacity is 100Ah and 24 volts rating?
A. 5 hrs
B. 10 hrs
C. 1 hr
D. 0.10 hr
B. 10 hrs
A battery is rated 20 A-hr and is delivering a current of 2A. How long does it last?
A. 1 hr
B. 5 hrs
C. 8 hrs
D. 10 hrs
D. 10 hrs
A primary cell with carbon and zinc as its positive and negative electrodes respectively, and an electrolyte of either a gel or paste. This is commonly known as dry cell.
A. Leclanche cell
B. Edison cell
C. storage cell
D. solar cell
A. Leclanche cell
Find the output of a four (4) lead acid cells.
A. 3.2 V
B. 8.4 V
C. 5.8 V
D. 12 V
B. 8.4 V
Silver-cadmium cell has a nominal open-circuit voltage of
A. 1.05 V
B. 1.5 V
C. 2.1 V
D. 2.2 V
A. 1.05 V
Output of six carbon-zinc cells connected in series
A. 3 V
B. 6 V
C. 6.6 V
D. 9 V
D. 9 V
The flat 9-V battery, has how many cells in series?
A. 3
B. 4
C. 6
D. 9
C. 6
Output of automotive battery with six lead-acid cells in series
A. 6V
B. 12V
C. 24V
D. 48V
B. 12V
Substance, which generates a voltage when exposed to light.
A. generating substance
B. photovoltaic material
C. thermoelectric generator
D. hydroelectric generator
B. photovoltaic material
A cell whose voltage is generated as a function of light
A. photovoltaic cell
B. thermoelectric cell
C. photodiode
D. LED
A. photovoltaic cell
Substance used in photovoltaic cells
A. Silicon
B. Selenium
C. Germanium
D. All of these
D. All of these
A junction between two conductors that exhibits electrical characteristics under condition of changing temperature
A. pn junction
B. photojunction
C. thermoelectric junction
D. hydroelectric junction
C. thermoelectric junction
Electricity that is generated due to heat, as in thermocouple.
A. thermodynamics
B. thermojunction
C. electric heater
D. thermoelectricity
D. thermoelectricity
The source of mechanical power to turn the rotors of alternators, large and small, A.C. and D.C.
A. prime contactor
B. primer
C. prime mover
D. prime user
C. prime mover
Electrical machines refer to machines that convert ________
A. mechanical to electrical energy
B. electrical to mechanical energy
C. electrical energy of one form to electrical energy of another form
D. all of the above
D. all of the above
Electrical machines that convert mechanical energy to electrical energy.
A. generators
B. motors
C. cycloconverters
D. frequency converters
A. generators
Electrical machine that converts ac voltage to dc voltage, or vice versa.
A. generator
B. motor
C. rotary converter
D. frequency converter
C. rotary converter
Electrical machine that changes ac voltage at one frequency to another ac voltage at another frequency.
A. generator
B. motor
C. rotary converter
D. frequency converter
D. frequency converter
It consist of a single coil rotated in a magnetic field and produces an A.C. voltage.
A. field winding
B. armature
C. commutator
D. elementary generator
D. elementary generator
Generation of voltage in a generator can only happen when?
A. there is a rotary conductor
B. there is a magnetic field in a conductor
C. there is a relative motion between conducting wires and magnetic lines of force
D. there is a relative motion between a conductor and electric field
C. there is a relative motion between conducting wires and magnetic lines of force
Two essential parts in rotating generators
A. electro/permanent magnets and armature winding
B. electromagnets or permanent magnets and commutator
C. commutator and armature winding
D. brushes and commutator
A. electro/permanent magnets and armature winding
In electrical machines, what do you call the set of conductors wound on laminated cores of good magnetic permeability?
A. armature core
B. armature winding
C. rotary winding
D. rotary core
B. armature winding
In dc generator, what converts the alternating emf to DC?
A. armature
B. commutator
C. diode
D. alternator
B. commutator
Generally, in dc generators
A. The armature winding is rotated with respect to a stationary magnetic field produced by electromagnets or permanent magnets.
B. The electromagnets or permanent magnets (magnetic fields) are rotated with respect to the stationary armature winding.
C. Current is sent into the armature winding; or the armature winding is usually placed in a stationary laminated iron core and the rotating element may or may not be a set of magnet poles, it depends on the type of motor.
D. The armature winding is supplied with current; or the armature is placed inside a set of radially supported magnetic poles.
A. The armature winding is rotated with respect to a stationary magnetic field produced by electromagnets or permanent magnets.
In electrical machines, what type of voltage is generated at the armature winding?
A. dc
B. pulsating dc
C. ac
D. ac or dc depending on the type of machine
C. ac
Generally in ac generators
A. The armature winding is rotated by a stationary magnetic field produced by electromagnets or permanent magnets.
B. Current is sent into the armature winding; or the armature winding is usually placed in a stationary laminated iron core and the rotating element may or may not be a set of magnet poles, it depends on the type of motor.
C. The electromagnets or permanent magnets (magnetic fields) are rotated with respect to the stationary armature winding.
D. The armature winding is supplied with current; or the armature is placed inside a set of radially supported magnetic poles.
C. The electromagnets or permanent magnets (magnetic fields) are rotated with respect to the stationary armature winding.
A dc generator whose excitation is produced by a winding connected to its own positive and negative terminals.
A. series generator
B. separately excited shunt generator
C. self-excited shunt generator
D. compound generato
C. self-excited shunt generator
What is true about field poles in electric machines?
A. there are always even number of them (exist by pair)
B. there are always an odd number of them
C. there are an even or an odd number of them
D. none of the above
A. there are always even number of them (exist by pair)
In a compound generator, which field winding usually, has a lower resistance?
A. series field winding
B. shunt field winding
C. armature winding
D. excitation winding
A. series field winding
Which winding in a dc-compound generator that is relatively made of fine wires?
A. armature winding
B. excitation winding
C. shunt field winding
D. series field winding
B. excitation winding
What important characteristic you should consider in choosing a dc-generator?
A. voltage capacity
B. current capacity
C. voltage vs. load
D. power rating
C. voltage vs. load
What is the purpose of laminating the field poles and armature of a dc machine?
A. to reduce eddy current
B. to avoid contaminants
C. to provide isolation
D. to beautify the machine
A. to reduce eddy current
An alternator with a lagging power factor of 0.8 will have a ________ voltage regulation at unity power factor.
A. 0%
B. less than
C. greater than
D. 100%
C. greater than
With alternators connected in parallel, the frequency of the system can be changed by
A. increasing the field excitation
B. decreasing the field excitation
C. changing the rpm of the prime movers
D. synchronizing the prime movers
C. changing the rpm of the prime movers
With alternators connected in parallel, the voltage of the system can be changed by
A. changing the field excitation
B. increasing the speed of the prime movers
C. changing the rpm of the prime movers
D. synchronizing the prime movers
A. changing the field excitation
If an ac generator is to be driven from prime mover having variable speed, such as aircraft engine, a ________ must be used.
A. constant speed drive (CSD)
B. regulator
C. conditioner
D. peak limited
A. constant speed drive (CSD)
Find the frequency in kilocycles per second in the armature of a 10 pole, 1,200 rpm generator.
A. 100
B. 1000
C. 10
D. 0.1
D. 0.1
What should be the speed of a 6-pole ac generator in order to have a frequency of 50Hz?
A. 100 rpm
B. 500 rpm
C. 1000 rpm
D. 1500 rpm
C. 1000 rpm
What is the voltage regulation when the full load voltage is the same as no-load voltage assuming a perfect voltage source?
A. 100%
B. 1%
C. 10%
D. 0%
D. 0%
Calculate the voltage regulation of a generator having a no-load voltage of 220 V and a full load voltage of 180 V.
A. 18%
B. 22%
C. 28%
D. 32%
B. 22%
Usually used to drive low-speed alternators
A. diesel engines
B. jet propulsion engines
C. steam turbines
D. hydraulic turbines
D. hydraulic turbines
Is usually used to drive high-speed alternators
A. diesel engines
B. pneumatic engines
C. steam turbines
D. hydraulic turbines
C. steam turbines
Which statement is true regarding alternators?
A. high-speed alternators are smaller than low-speed
B. low-speed alternators are smaller than high-speed
C. high-power alternators are smaller than low-power
D. high-voltage alternators are smaller than low-voltage
A. high-speed alternators are smaller than low-speed
For what reason, why carbon brushes are widely used dc machines?
A. it is abundant
B. it is cheap
C. it has a high voltage drop
D. it lubricates and polishes the contacts
D. it lubricates and polishes the contacts
Alternators have less chance to hunt if driven by
A. steam turbines
B. hydroturbines
C. diesel turbines
D. nuclear reactor
A. steam turbines
In alternators, what is the purpose of damper windings?
A. it prevents over speeding
B. it maintain constant speed
C. it prevents hunting
D. it protects overloading
C. it prevents hunting
What term applies to the use of two or more generators to supply a common load?
A. on-line operation
B. series operation
C. cascaded operation
D. parallel operation
D. parallel operation
In paralleling ac generators, ________ is very important.
A. voltage level
B. current level
C. phase angle
D. internal resistance
C. phase angle
Description used for generators trying to self-adjust its parameters before paralleling with on line generators.
A. synchronizing
B. sequencing
C. jogging
D. alighning
C. jogging
In changing power from one generator to another, what do you call the operational sequence wherein the incoming generator is connected first before removing the existing generator?
A. No Break Power Transfer (NBPT)
B. UPS
C. LIFO
D. Standby Power transfer
A. No Break Power Transfer (NBPT)
What do you mean by break power transfer?
A. The incoming generator will be connected first to the bus bar before disconnecting the existing generator.
B. The present on-line generator will be disconnected first before connecting the incoming generator.
C. The incoming generator will only be connected to the bus bar when the bus bar breaks.
D. The present on-line generator will be disconnected first and then reconnected together with the incoming generator.
B. The present on-line generator will be disconnected first before connecting the incoming generator.
How alternators rated?
A. in Watts
B. in kW
C. in kVar
D. in kVA
C. in kVar
In electrical power distribution, what do you call the first distribution line from the main generating station?
A. main transmission lines
B. primary distribution lines
C. sub transmission lines
D. secondary distribution lines
A. main transmission lines
The lines which carry the energy from the transformer to a customer’s services are called ________.
A. main transmission lines
B. primary distribution lines
C. sub transmission lines
D. secondary distribution lines
D. secondary distribution lines
In electrical power Generating/distribution Company, which do you think is their highest expenses?
A. generation of power
B. distribution of power to the consumers
C. power transmission
D. substations
B. distribution of power to the consumers
In electrical power distributions, what insulator is generally used?
A. rubber
B. wood
C. plastic
D. porcelain
D. porcelain
Electrical machines refer to machines that convert ________
A. mechanical to electrical energy
B. electrical to mechanical energy
C. electrical energy of one form to electrical energy of another form
D. all of the above
D. all of the above
Electrical machines that convert electrical energy to mechanical energy.
A. generators
B. motors
C. rotary converters
D. frequency converters
B. motors
Synchronous type of ac-motor,
A. uses a dc-generator to supply dc-excitation to the rotating field
B. uses pulsating dc
C. uses alternator
D. has an ac or dc depending on the type of machine
A. uses a dc-generator to supply dc-excitation to the rotating field
Generally in dc motors
A. the armature winding is rotated by a stationary magnetic field produced by electromagnets or permanent magnets.
B. current is sent into the armature winding; or the armature winding is usually placed in a stationary laminated iron core and the rotating element may or may not be a set of magnet poles, it depends on the type of motor.
C. the electromagnets or permanent magnets (magnetic fields) are rotated with respect to the stationary armature winding.
D. the armature winding is supplied with current; or the armature is placed inside a set of radially supported magnetic poles.
D. the armature winding is supplied with current; or the armature is placed inside a set of radially supported magnetic poles.
In ac motors, generally
A. current is sent into the armature winding; or the armature winding is usually placed in a stationary laminated iron core and the rotating element may or may not be a set of magnet poles, it depends on the type of motor.
B. the armature winding is supplied with current; or the armature is placed inside a set of radially supported magnetic poles.
C. the armature winding is rotated by a stationary magnetic field produced by electromagnets or permanent magnets.
D. the electromagnets or permanent magnets (magnetic fields) are rotated with respect to the stationary armature winding.
A. current is sent into the armature winding; or the armature winding is usually placed in a stationary laminated iron core and the rotating element may or may not be a set of magnet poles, it depends on the type of motor.
Among the dc motors, which produces the highest torque?
A. series
B. shunt
C. compound
D. differentially compounded
A. series
Dc motor that has the most stable speed.
A. differentially compounded
B. compound
C. shunt
D. series
C. shunt
In dc motors, when does severe arcing happens?
A. during starting
B. during rated speed
C. during speed fluctuation
D. during shutdown
A. during starting
What is the primary reason why carbon brushes are preferred over copper brushes in dc motors?
A. they have low loss
B. they are more strong
C. they produce less arcing
D. all of the above
C. they produce less arcing
In dc motors, the emf developed which opposes to the supplied voltage.
A. residual emf
B. induced emf
C. coercive emf
D. counter emf or back emf
D. counter emf or back emf
To minimize arcing during starting of dc motors, a resistance should be added to limit the current in the ________
A. series field winding
B. shunt field winding
C. armature winding
D. all of these
C. armature winding
Which dc motors whose speed is greatly affected by a change in load? It will even run-away if the load is removed.
A. series
B. shunt
C. cumulatively compounded
D. differentially compounded
A. series
Motors whose speed can be easily controlled.
A. dc motors
B. ac motors
C. ac & dc motors
D. ac or dc motors
A. dc motors
When a dc motor has no load, what will happen to the back emf?
A. reduces
B. increases
C. becomes maximum
D. becomes zero
C. becomes maximum