Questions And Answers On D.C. Motors - 1

 Q.1. Explain what happens when a d.c. motor is connected across an a.c. supply?

Ans. 1.Since on a.c. supply, reactance will inherit the image , the a.c. supply are going to be offered impedance (not resistance) by the armature winding. Consequently, with a.c. supply, current are going to be much less. The motor will run but it might not carry an equivalent load because it would on d.c. supply.

2. There would be more sparking at the brushes.

3. Though motor armature is laminated as a rule, the sector poles aren't. Consequently, eddy currents will cause the motor to heat up and eventually burn on a.c. supply.

Q.2. what is going to happen if a shunt motor is directly connected to the availability line?

Ans. Small motors up to 1 KW rating could also be line-started with none adverse results being produced. High rating motors must be started through an appropriate starter so as to avoid the large starting current which can

(i) damage the motor itself and

(ii) badly affect the voltage regulation of the availability line.

Q.3. How may the direction of rotation of a d.c. motor be reversed?

Ans. By reversing either the sector current or current through the armature. Usually, reversal of current through the armature is adopted.

Q.4. what is going to happen if both currents are reversed?

Ans. The motor will run within the original direction.

Q.5. A d.c. motor fails to start out when switched on. What might be the possible reasons and remedies?

Ans. Anybody of the subsequent reasons might be responsible:

1. Open-circuit in controller should be checked for open starting resistance or open switch or open fuse.

2. Low terminal voltage should be adjusted to call pole value.

3. Overload should be reduced if possible otherwise larger motor should be installed.

4. Excessive friction bearing lubrication should be checked.

Q.6. A d.c. motor is found to prevent running after a brief period of your time. What does one think might be the reasons? How would you remedy each?

Ans. Possible causes are as under:

1. Motor not getting enough power check voltage at motor terminals also as fuses, clips and overload relay.

2. Weak or no field within the case of adjustable speed motors, check if rheostat is correctly set. Also, check field coil for any ‘open’. Additionally, search for any loose winding or broken connection.

3. Motor torque insufficient for driving the given load check line voltage with name plate voltage. If necessary, use larger motor to match the load.

Q.7. What are the likely causes if a d.c. motor is found to run too slow under load? and therefore the remedy?

Ans. 1. supply route voltage too low remove any excessive resistance in supply route , connections or controller.

2. Brushes before neutral set them on neutral.

3. Overload reduce it to allowable value or use larger motor.

Q.8. Why does a d.c. motor sometime run too fast when under load? Give different possible causes and their remedies.

Ans. Different possible causes are as under:

1. Weak field-remove any extra resistance in shunt field circuit. Also, check for ‘grounds’.

2. Line voltage too high-reduce it to name-plate value.

3. Brushes back of neutral-set them on neutral.

Q.9. Under what conditions is sparking produced at the brushes of a d.c. motor? How would you remedy it?

Ans. 1. Commutator in bed condition-clean and reset brushes.

2. Commutator either eccentric or rough-grind and true the commutator. Also, undercut mica.

3. Excessive vibration-balance armature. confirm that brushes ride freely in holders.

4. Brush-holding spring broken or sluggish-replace spring and adjust pressure to recommended value.

5. Motor overloaded-reduce load or install motor of proper rating.

6. Short-circuit in armature circuit remove any metallic particles between commutator segments and check for brief between adjacent commutator risers. Locate and repair internal armature short if any.

Q.10. What are the possible causes of excessive sparking at brushes during a d.c. motor?

Ans. 1. Poor brush fit on commutator-sand within the brushes and polish commutator.

2. Brushes binding within the brush holders-clean holders and brushes and take away any irregularities on surfaces of brush holders or rough spots on brushes.

3. Excessive or insufficient pressure on brushes-adjust pressure.

4. Brushes off neutral-set them on neutral.

 

 

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