Different Groups of Systems of Electric Traction: As already mentioned, systems of electric traction may be divided into two main groups. (1) The group consisting of vehicles which receive electric…
Thyristorised Control of DC Electric Traction Motor: The modern trend is towards the use of dc motors (both separately excited and dc series motors) equipped with thyristor chopper control. The…
Series Parallel Controller with Reversing Drum: A Series Parallel Controller with Reversing Drum (with shunt transition) for two series motors is shown in Fig. 13.11. In addition to its primary…
Electric Welding Machine Working Principle: The electric welding machine sets may be either dc or ac type. 1. DC Welding Sets: Such sets are of two types namely (i) generator…
Electron Beam Welding - Working Principle, Advantages, Disadvantages and Applications: Basically, electron beam welding in vacuum utilises the kinetic energy of electrons travelling with high velocity in a high vacuum…
Electronics Engineering Multiple Choice Questions and Answers (MCQs) Part 9: 343. When an 8086 executes an INT type instruction, it (a) resets both IF and TF flags. (b) resets all…
Electrical Power Engineering Multiple Choice Questions and Answers (MCQs) Part 7: 302. Sky appears blue due to (a) radiation. (b) reflection. (c) refraction. (d) scattering of light over dust particles.…
Control of Traction Motors Interview Questions and Answers: 1. The resistors employed for control of traction motors are designed for short-time rating. Why ? Ans. Because control resistors are required…
