Causes of Heat in Bush-bearings of Electrical Machines

Causes of Heat in Bush-bearings of Electrical Machines Q. What are the causes of heat in bush-bearings of electrical machines ? Following are the causes of heat in bush-bearings : Worn out bearings / sleeves. Worn out shaft. Loss of lubrication. Mis-alignment of shaft pulleys couplings. Heavy vibration and noise due to uneven air-gap in … Read more

Properties of Good Transformer Oil

Properties of Good Transformer Oil Q. State and explain any four properties of good transformer oil.  The properties of good transformer oil or mineral oil are recommended by IS 335-1963. To maintain the properties. IS 1866-1961  is referred. Usually mineral oil grade B is used for switchgears, transformers. It should posses the following properties :  … Read more

Factors on Which Life of Insulation Depends

Factors on Which Life of Insulation Depends Q. State the factors on which life of Insulation depends. Temperature : The insulation resistance decreases with temperature. The dielectric loss increase with temperature. The resistivity of the insulating material decreases by increse in temperature. The same can be expressed as  Rt  =  R0 (1 – α0t ),  … Read more

Factors Governing Selection of Induction Motor

Factors Governing Selection of Induction Motor Q. State the factors governing the selection of induction motor Electrical motors are universally adopted as electric drive. Hence,  has become necessary for the manufacturer to manufacture motors of various designs according to suitability and use in various classes of Industry. This has resulted into numerous types of motors. … Read more

Automatic Star-Delta Starter

Automatic Star-Delta Starter Q. Automatic Star-Delta Starter. Automatic Star Delta Starter is used to save energy during variable load conditions in three-phase induction motor.  This is done by using a micro controller.  The three-phase winding inside the motor can be connected in star or delta. About 25-30 % of energy gets saved by incorporating delta … Read more