Electrical Machines
Induction Machines
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Synchronous Machines
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GATE EE 2005
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.3
In relation to the synchronous machines, which one of the following statements is false?
A
In salient pole machines, the direct-axis synchronous reactance is greater than the quadrature-axis synchronous reactance
B
The damper bars help the synchronous motor self-start
C
Short circuit ratio is the ratio of the field current required to produce the rated voltage on open circuit to the rated armature current
D
The V-curve of a synchronous motor represents the variation in the armature current with field excitation, at a given output power
2
GATE EE 2004
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.3
The following motor definitely has a permanent magnet rotor
A
DC commutator motor
B
Brushless dc motor
C
Stepper motor
D
Reluctance motor
3
GATE EE 2004
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.3
For a given stepper motor, the following torque has the highest numerical value.
A
Detent torque
B
Pull-in torque
C
Pull-out torque
D
Holding torque
4
GATE EE 2003
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.3
A stand-alone engine driven Synchronous generator is feeding a partly inductive load. A capacitor is now connected across the load to completely nullify the inductive current. For this operating condition.
A
the field current and fuel input have to be reduced
B
the field current and fuel input have to be increased
C
the field current has to be increased and fuel input left unaltered
D
the field current has to be reduced and fuel input left unaltered
GATE EE Subjects
Electromagnetic Fields
Signals and Systems
Engineering Mathematics
General Aptitude
Power Electronics
Power System Analysis
Analog Electronics
Control Systems
Digital Electronics
Electrical Machines
Electric Circuits
Electrical and Electronics Measurement