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SETS 6000 EO6 – Operate Alternators and Generators

SETS Engine Operational 170 questions

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  1. Question 1

    How is the direction of rotation changed in an asynchronous motor?
    • By switching all three connections on the motor terminal.
    • By switching two of the three connections on the motor terminal.
    • The direction of rotation cannot be changed.
    • By reversing the frequency.

  2. Question 2

    A current clamp meter is clipped around a cable supplying a balanced three phase motor working at full load. The motor is rated to consume 100 A. What will the meter show?
    • 100 Amps.
    • 33,3 Amps.
    • 0 Amps.
    • 110 Amps.

  3. Question 3

    The ship's insulation meter indicates a low resistance in the electrical distribution system, which of these is the most likely cause.
    • The armature of a switched off AC motor has short circuited.
    • The TV aerial in the mess room has short circuited.
    • A connection box has been filled with salt water.
    • The emergency generator which is currently on stand-by has been splashed with salt water.

  4. Question 4

    What type of equipment is this symbol showing?
    What type of equipment is this symbol showing?
    • A DC series motor.
    • An AC shunt motor.
    • A DC shunt motor.
    • A DC combined shunt and series motor.

  5. Question 5

    What type of equipment is represented by this symbol?
    What type of equipment is represented by this symbol?
    • A DC series motor.
    • A DC combined shunt and series motor.
    • A compound motor.
    • A shunt motor.

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SETS 6000 EO6 – Operate Alternators and Generators is a SETS test for the Engine department at Operational level with 170 questions and verified answers. Common topics include: electric motor, full load, phase induction, circuit breaker, earth fault, power supply, generator reverse, engine room.

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