What is the power factor of an alternator at no load?

At no load Synchronous Impedance of the alternator is responsible for creating angle difference. So it should be zero lagging like indu...
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Mention the methods for starting an induction motor?

The different methods of starting an induction motor: a)DOL:direct online starter b)Star delta starter c)Auto transformer starter d)Resi...
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What is the difference between isolators and electrical circuit breakers? What is bus-bar?

Isolators are mainly for switching purpose under normal conditions but they cannot operate in fault conditions .Actually they used for i...
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What will happen if DC supply is given on the primary of a transformer?

Mainly transformer has high inductance and low resistance.In case of DC supply there is no inductance ,only resistance will act in t...
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State the methods of improving power factor?

Methods of improving power factor: • By connecting static capacitors in parallel with the load operating at lagging power factor.  • A sy...
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Name the types of motors used in vacuum cleaners, phonographic appliances, vending machines, refrigerators, rolling mills, lathes, power factor improvement and cranes.

Following motors are used: - • Vacuum cleaners- Universal motor. • Phonographic appliances – Hysteresis motor. • Vending machines – Shade...
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What are the different methods for the starting of a synchronous motor.

Starting methods: Synchronous motor can be started by the following two methods: • By means of an auxiliary motor: The rotor of a synchro...
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Explain advantages of storage batteries

Few advantages of storage batteries are mentioned below: • Most efficient form of storing energy portably. • Stored energy is available i...
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Explain the application of storage batteries.

Storage batteries are used for various purposes, some of the applications are mentioned below: • For the operation of protective devi...
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Why back emf used for a dc motor? highlight its significance.

The induced emf developed when the rotating conductors of the armature between the poles of magnet, in a DC motor, cut the magnetic flux...
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What are the various kind of cables used for transmission?

Cables, which are used for transmitting power, can be categorized in three forms: • Low-tension cables, which can transmit voltage upto 1...
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Why AC systems are preferred over DC systems?

Due to following reasons, AC systems are preferred over DC systems: a. It is easy to maintain and change the voltage of AC electricity fo...
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Why star delta starter is preferred with induction motor?

Star delta starter is preferred with induction motor due to following reasons: • Starting current is reduced 3-4 times of the direct curr...
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