DGVCL Exam Paper (11-12-2011) The efficiency of a transformer at full load, 0.8 p.f. lag is 90%. Its efficiency at full load, 0.8 p.f. lead will be 80 % Less than 90% 90 % More than 90% 80 % Less than 90% 90 % More than 90% ANSWER EXPLANATION DOWNLOAD EXAMIANS APP Efficiency= output power/input powerefficiency = (v*i*cosφ)/((v*i*cosφ)+(x² Pc)+(Pi)) x=fractional part of full load
DGVCL Exam Paper (11-12-2011) The advantage of slipring induction motor over the squirrel cage induction motor is It is suitable for higher speeds It's power factor is higher It has a higher efficiency It can be started with the help of rotor resistances It is suitable for higher speeds It's power factor is higher It has a higher efficiency It can be started with the help of rotor resistances ANSWER EXPLANATION DOWNLOAD EXAMIANS APP slip ring motor have high starting torque compare to squirrel cage motor and have good speed controlalso have high over loading capacity, smooth acceleration under heavy loads.
DGVCL Exam Paper (11-12-2011) A 3 phase, 6 pole induction motor operates on 440 V, 50 Hz, supply. If the actual speed of the motor is 960 rpm the slip will be 6 % 5 % 0.4 % 4 % 6 % 5 % 0.4 % 4 % ANSWER EXPLANATION DOWNLOAD EXAMIANS APP Ns = 120f/PSlip=(Ns-Nr)/NsNs = 1000 and Nr = 960 from equation of slip, S = (1000-960)/1000S = 0.04 or 4%
DGVCL Exam Paper (11-12-2011) The best location of the power factor correction equipment to be installed in the transmission line is at Middle of the line Any place The sending end The receiving end Middle of the line Any place The sending end The receiving end ANSWER DOWNLOAD EXAMIANS APP
DGVCL Exam Paper (11-12-2011) An AC series circuit has R = 6 Ω, XL = 20 Ω and Xc = 12 Ω. The ciruit power factor will be 0.8 lagging 0.6 leading 0.5 leading 0.6 lagging 0.8 lagging 0.6 leading 0.5 leading 0.6 lagging ANSWER DOWNLOAD EXAMIANS APP
DGVCL Exam Paper (11-12-2011) If the excitation of a synchronous generator fails, it acts as a Synchronous motor Induction generator Induction motor Synchronous generator Synchronous motor Induction generator Induction motor Synchronous generator ANSWER EXPLANATION DOWNLOAD EXAMIANS APP if excitation of synchronous generator fails, operate as induction motor