Meaning of Insulation Resistance

Meaning of Insulation Resistance Q. Explain meaning of insulation resistance. There are various materials in the category of conductor, semiconductor, insulators etc. The materials offer opposition to the flow of current. The opposition is known as resistance. In electrical systems some pans are expected not to allow any current through them.  These parts have good … Read more

Procedure for Back to Back Test on Transformer With Circuit Diagram & Advantages and Disadvantages of this Method

Procedure for Back to Back Test on Transformer With Neat Circuit Diagram & Advantages and Disadvantages of this Method Q. Explain the procedure for back to back test on transformer with neat circuit diagram. State advantages and disadvantages of this method. If large transformer are to be tested for determining their efficiency, temperature rise regulation … Read more

Routine, Preventive and Breakdown Maintenance

Routine, Preventive and Breakdown Maintenance Q. Describe routine, preventive and breakdown maintenance with suitable examples.  1. Routine Maintenance : As the name suggests, it is the maintenance as a routine work i.e.daily work so routine maintenance is a overall daily maintenance of the machine. After the stoppage of the machine on the earlier day, the … Read more

Uses of Growler

Uses of Growler Q. Explain the use of Growler. It is a equipment used for finding shorted turns of armature coil or stator / rotor winding.It is essentially a single winding transformer. Low voltage or 230 V.  AC is applied to a growler’s winding.  Hence A.C. flux is produce. The winding acts as a primary … Read more

Qualities of Insulating Material

Qualities of Insulating Material Q. List any six qualities of insulating material. Material should have high resistivity, high dielectric strength, high dielectric constant (permitivity), less dielectric loss.  It should be mechanically strong, tough, flexible, viscous. It should be non porous, non-soluble.  It should have good machining and moulding properties.  It should be heat resistant.  It … Read more

Method of Filtration of Impure Oil Using Streamline Filter

Method of Filtration of Impure Oil Using Streamline Filter Q. With the help of neat figure explain the method of fitration of impure oil using streamline filter (vacuum type). Stream Line Filter (Vacuum Type) : Main part are :  Oil-inlet pipe  Heating chamber  Heaters  Purifier chamber  Filter packs  Vacuum tank  Motor  Pump Pure oil outlet  … Read more