March 24,

ELECTRIC MACHINERY FUNDAMENTALS

2019

VIVA QUESTIONS ANSWERS

Q1: Why a DC series motor should be not be started without load?

Ans: This is the reason why series motor should never be started on light loads or
no load conditions. ... This can be seen from the speed-armature current and the speed-
torque characteristics that on low armature current and low torque condition motor
shows a tendency to rotate with dangerously high speed.

Q2: Why a DC series motor has a high starting torque?

Ans: For any dc motor, torque is directly proportional to the flux and armature
current. In case of series motor the flux produced is directly proportional to the
armature current. ... So as current during starting is 1.5 times the rated so starting
torque is higher for series motor.

Q3: Compare the resistances of the field windings of DC shunt and

series motor?
Ans: Resistance of series winding is less. It carries more current since directly
connected in series with the armature. ... A shunt motor has the field windings
connected in parallel with the armature and a series motor has the field
windings connected in series with the armature.

Q4: What are the applications of DC series motor?

Ans:
Applications:
 It is a variable speed motor i.e. very low speed at high torqe and vice versa. ...
 Its high starting torque makes it particularly suitable for a wide range of traction
applications.
 Industrial uses are hoists, cranes, trolly cars, conveyors, elevators, air
compressors, vacuum cleaners, sewing machines etc.
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ELECTRIC MACHINERY FUNDAMENTALS
2019

Q5: Comment on the speed _torque characteristic of a DC series

motor?
Ans: There is inverse relation between speed and torque

Q6: What is the precaution to be taken when working with a DC

series motor?
Ans: DC fan motors -Precautions & Instructions for Use. To ensure that the
fan motor is used safely and correctly, carefully read and understand before use. Do
not use in a volatile or flammable environment or in a location subject to water
splashing. ... It might cause a fire, injury or electric shock.

Q7: What is the condition for maximum efficiency in a DC motor?

Ans: The condition for maximum efficiency of a D.C. machine is that VARIABLE
LOSSES must be equal to CONSTANT LOSSES i.e., variable losses = constant
losses..
The load current corresponding to maximum efficiency is given by;

IL = √ Wc/Ra