101 Basic Series - Module 21 - CEU Education
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1
There are three main ways to start a motor: With across-the-line starters, adjustable frequency drives, and reduced voltage starters.
True
False
2
By reducing voltage to the motor, torque is _________.
Increased
Decreasing
Stays the same
3
The starter type that requires a special motor (regardless of voltage system) is _________.
Primary resistor
Autotransformer
Part winding
Wye-delta
Solid state
4
The current inrush from starting large motors can cause flickering lights or brownouts.
True
False
5
One reason for using reduced voltage starting is to avoid overload the distribution system.
True
False
6
When maximum starting torque per line amp is required, an autotransformer reduced voltage starter should be used.
True
False
7
Best starter type for high inertia load is _____.
Primary resistor
Autotransfomer
Part winding
Wye-delta
Solid state
8
In a primary resistor reduced voltage starter, the resistors resist the current flow, resulting in the voltage ____________.
Decreasing
Increasing
Staying the same
9
One reason for using reduced voltage starting is to avoid stress on equipment or product lines.
True
False
10
The winding of the motor are operated in series during part winding reduced voltage starting.
True
False
11
A typical NEMA design B motor can draw _____ times its full load operating current at start-up.
1-2
6-8
10-12
12
With a wye-delta starter, while switching from wye to delta, the motor must disconnect and reconnect.
True
False
13
The least expensive starter type is ________.
Autotransformer
Part winding
Wye-delta
Primary resistor
Solid state
14
Due to decreased voltage, torque is also reduced, which provides a soft, easy start for the motor and its load.
True
False
15
During acceleration, the SCR is responsible for controlling motor voltage, current and torque.
True
False
16
__________ uses an extra contactor and a set of resistors to keep the motor on-line during the switch from wye to delta.
Wye transition
Delta transition
Open transition
Closed transition
17
The starter type that has three starting torques available through taps is _____.
Primary resistor
Autotransformer
Part winding
Wye-delta
Solid state
18
A typical NEMA design B motor generates about _____ of its normal full load torque during start-up.
50%
100%
150%
200%
19
The transformer of an autotransformer starter ____ the current in order to reduce the voltage.
Steps up
Steps down
Matches the line current
20
When connected in the delta configuration for starting, the winding are receiving reduced voltage.
True
False
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