1
GATE EE 1999
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.6
A 400V/100V, 10 kVA two-winding transformer is reconnected as an autotransformer across a suitable voltage source. The maximum rating of such an arrangement could be
A
50 kVA
B
15 kVA
C
12.5 kVA
D
8.75 kVA
2
GATE EE 1999
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.6
A 10 kVA, 400 V/200 V single-phase transformers with 10% impedance draws a steady short circuit line current of
A
50 A
B
150 A
C
250 A
D
350 A
3
GATE EE 1999
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.3
The following starting method for an induction motor is inferior view of the poor starting torque per ampere of the line current drawn:
A
Direct line starting
B
Auto transformer method of starting
C
Series inductor method of starting
D
Star-Delta method of starting
4
GATE EE 1999
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.3
Starting torque can be obtained in the case of a single phase induction motor with identical main and auxiliary windings by connecting
A
a capacitor across the mains
B
a capacitor in series with the machine
C
a capacitor in series with the auxiliary winding
D
the main and the auxiliary windings in series