4204h - Appliance Motors And Circuits
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This quiz is designed for students who will be conducting an external exam on Appliance Motors and Circuits. Most questions in this exam are from past external exam papers.
- 1.The angle of electrical displacement in a three phase electrical system is
- A.
90 electrical degrees
- B.
120 electrical degrees
- C.
180 electrical degrees
- D.
360 electrical degrees
- 2.The earth conductor between the earth pin of a plug and the metal frame of a motor is to be tested for continuity using a ohmmeter. Which of the following results would be acceptable?
- A.
0.1 ohms
- B.
10000 ohms
- C.
1 megohm
- D.
Infinite ohm
- 3.A 415 V squirrel cage motor on a 50Hz supply should have a synchronous speed of:
- A.
750 rpm
- B.
800 rpm
- C.
1000 rpm
- D.
1500 rpm
- 4.Fleming Left Hand Motor Rule is used to identify the rotation direction of a motor, when the(i) Thumb identifiies the :(ii) Pointer finger identifies the:(iii) Middle finger identifies the:
- A.
(i) Direction (ii) Magnetic Field (iii) Current flow
- B.
(i) Direction (ii) Current flow (iii) Magnetic Field
- C.
(i) Current Flow (ii) Magnetic Field (iii) Direction
- D.
(i) Current flow (ii) Direction (iii) Magnetic Field
- 5.A motor name plate shows a LRA rating which represents the:
- A.
Typical operating current of the motor
- B.
Maximum operating current that the motor can sustain under load
- C.
Maximum allowable starting current
- D.
Operating current with a 10% safety margin, as identified by the manufacturer
- 6.D.O.L starters are used as they provide:
- A.
Non-automatic restart function and fail safe operation
- B.
The use of a three phase switch only for on/off control
- C.
Control over starting current and/or starting torque
- D.
Reduced voltage and torque at start
- 7.Variable Frequency Drives:
- A.
Are only used on a.c motors
- B.
Are only used on d.c motors
- C.
Can be retrofitted to most three phase motors
- D.
Are typically used for constant load applications
- 8.The inverse time characteristics of a thermal overload means the overload will react:
- A.
To any overload current regardless of current value
- B.
Faster to a larger overload current that to a small overload current
- C.
Shower to a larger overload current that to a small overload current
- D.
Faster to a smaller overload current that a larger overload current
- 9.Repetitive starting of a motor can cause increased heating of the motor and protective devices, components stress, etc. This can be avoided using:
- A.
A timer
- B.
Motor start fuses
- C.
A contactor fitted with an inverse time characteristic overload
- D.
A lock out circuit
- 10.What is the function of a centifugal switch in a single phase motor?
- A.
To act as an overload device
- B.
To act as a starting device
- C.
To disable the run winding
- D.
To disable the start winding
- 11.A capacitor start, capacitor run compressor motor would have the following capacitors fitted:
- A.
Start 50-80 uf @ 240V : Run 4-20 uf @ 440V
- B.
Start 50-80 uf @ 440V : Run 4-20 uf @ 240V
- C.
Start 50 -80 uf @ 240V : Run 30-50 uf @ 440 V
- D.
Start 30-50 uf @ 440V : Run 30-50 uf @ 240V
- 12.The most common fault that is found on a shaded pole motor is:
- A.
Burnt out start windings
- B.
Dry, sticking bearings
- C.
Stator is inserted the wrong way around
- D.
It is not plugged in
- 13.The field core of a series universal motor is liminated to reduce:
- A.
The overall weight of the motor
- B.
Copper losses
- C.
Eddy current losses
- D.
Magnetisation losses
- 14.Typical faults of an electronically commutated motor can include:
- A.
Electronic equipment failure, worn brushes
- B.
Bearing failure, arching brushes
- C.
Electronic equipment failure, open circuit electromagnet
- D.
Open or short circuit in the windings, bearing failure
- 15.Typical applications for synchonous motors are:
- A.
Recording devices and washing machine agitator motors
- B.
Bottle cabinet fan motors
- C.
Delay timers and cordless drills
- D.
Clocks and timers
- 16.The speed of an induction motor can be varied by:
- A.
Increasing the load current
- B.
Decreasing the line current
- C.
Changing the number of poles in the motor
- D.
Connecting a capacitor in the starting circuit of the motor
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