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C Machines Theory Questions

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Identify the following terms: Synchronous speed, ns Rotor speed, nr Slip speed Rotor current frequency, fr Slip

2. Explain the principle of operation of a 3 induction motor (with aid of a diagram)

3. a)Explain the principle of operation of a 1 split-phase iduction motor (with aid of a diagram) b)State how the direction of rotation may be reversed for the motor above.

4. a) Explain the difference between a caged rotor and a wound rotor induction motor. b) State three advantages of wound rotor induction motors against caged rotors.

5. a) State three features of a synchronous motor. b) Identify the two types of synchronous motors. c) Explain why a three-phase synchronous motor is ot self-starting (with aid of a diagram). d) Explain why salient pole rotors are not suitable for high speeds.

6. a)Explain why an induction motor cannot run at synchronous speed. b) State the value of Slip when the rotor of the above motor is at standstill. c) State the value of torque at synchronous speed.

7. a) Explain why a reduction in applied voltage is necessary when starting large induction motors. b) State the value of starting current to full-load current (ratio) for a three-phase induction motor.

8. Explain (with aid of a diagram) one method of starting a 3 synchronous motor.

9. Explain (with aid of a diagram) Star-delta starting for 3 Induction motors.

10. Explain (with aid of a diagram) Auto- transformer starting for 3 Induction motors.

11. Explain (with aid of a diagram) Direct-on-line starting for small 3 induction motors.

12. a) State one application of a 3 cylindrical rotor synchronous motor.

b) State one advantage and one disadvantage of auto-transformer starting compared to direct-online starting. c) State the starting current in terms of full load current when using the following starters: i) Direct-on-line ii) Star-delta iii) Auto-transformer with a 70% tapping

13. State why D-O-L starting is sometimes limited in terms of the motor power rating.

14. State the condition for maximum torque in a 3 induction motor.

15. State the formula for slip when rotor reistance and rotor reactance is given.