6-49.
A high-speed, turbine-driven
alternator is prevented from
overheating by which of the
following safety provisions?
1.
An alternator used with other
alternators that automatically
goes off when it becomes warm
2.
A forced air ventilation system
that circulates air through the
stator and rotor
3.
A heat-limiting governor that
controls the temperature
4.
A metal structure surrounded by
cold water that encases the
alternator parts
6-50.
Turbines that drive the ships
service generators receive their
energy from what source?
1.
Batteries
2.
Diesel engines
3.
Saturated steam
4.
Superheated steam
6-51.
Ships generators supply electricity
at a constant voltage and
frequency.
For this to happen,
what condition must be met?
1.
A high-frequency output
2.
A low-frequency output
3.
The turbines must operate at a
variable speed to meet demands
of variable loads
4.
The turbines must operate at a
constant speed under variable
loads
6-52.
Emergency generators are driven by
diesel power rather than steam
turbine power because diesel
engines have what advantage?
1.
They generate more power than
turbines
2.
They start faster than turbines
3.
They are easier to operate than
turbines
4.
They are less of a fire hazard
than turbines
6-53.
Special, closely regulated
electrical power used for specific
loads is furnished by which of the
following power suppliers?
1.
Turbine generator
2.
Diesel generator
3.
Motor generator
4.
Ships service switchboard
6-54.
Ships service-generating units and
6-55.
6-56.
6-57.
6-58.
their associated distribution
switchboards are interconnected to
other distribution switchboards by
what circuit?
1.
Short
2.
Bypass
3.
Bus tie
4.
Alternator
During load changes, the automatic
voltage regulator maintains a
constant voltage by varying the
1.
armature resistance
2.
field excitation
3.
generator speed
4.
governor speed
What device is used to isolate a
faulty circuit?
1.
A resistor
2.
A rectifier
3.
A circuit breaker
4.
A voltage regulator
What device maintains the generator
voltage to within specified limits?
1.
A voltmeter
2.
A voltage regulator
3.
A circuit generator
4.
A resistor regulator
An ac motor has which of the
following advantages over a dc
motor?
1.
It is larger
2.
It is smaller
3.
It requires less power
4.
It rotates at a faster speed
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