1.
What section discusses how synchronous motors share identical basic ratings with
synchronous generators but differ in power factor behavior and the expression of power
output?
Answer:
Synchronous Motor Ratings
2. Which section examines the behavior of synchronous motors under various loads and
field currents, and addresses power-factor adjustment, while simplifying the calculations
by ignoring armature resistance?
Answer:
Steady-State Synchronous Motor Operation
3. What term is used for synchronous motors designed specifically for power factor
correction, where no load can be connected to them due to their special construction?
Answer:
Synchronous Capacitor or Synchronous Condenser
4. What term refers to a synchronous machine that converts mechanical
power to electric power?
Answer:
Synchronous Generator
5. What term refers to synchronous machines that convert electrical power
into mechanical power, and how does this chapter relate them to
synchronous generators?
Answer:
Synchronous Motors
6. What term describes the characteristic of synchronous motors, where
the speed remains constant regardless of load due to their connection to
larger power systems?
Answer:
Synchronous Motors Torque-Speed
7. What is the practice of using synchronous motors or other equipment to
improve a power system’s total power factor, and why are synchronous
motors used for certain loads?
Answer:
Power-Factor Correction
8-10. What are the three basic approaches used to safely start a synchronous
motor?
-Reduce the speed of the stator magnetic field
- Use an external prime mover
- Use damper windings
11-20 true or false
1. Synchronous motors are used to convert mechanical power into
electrical power.
Answer: False.
2. The rotor in a synchronous motor always catches up with the
stator's rotating magnetic field.
Answer: False.
3. The equivalent circuit of a synchronous motor is different from
that of a synchronous generator.
Answer: False.
4. Synchronous motors always operate at a constant speed regardless
of load because they are connected to much larger power systems.
Answer: True.
5. Power-factor correction using synchronous motors only applies to
small industrial operations.
Answer: False.
6. Synchronous motors can only be started by reducing the frequency
of the applied electric power.
Answer: False.
7. Synchronous condensers or synchronous capacitors are special-
purpose synchronous motors used for power-factor correction, and
no load can be connected to them.
Answer: True.
8. The power rating of synchronous motors is typically expressed in
volt-amperes and power factor, similar to synchronous generators.
Answer: False.
9. A synchronous motor can generate both real and reactive power,
depending on its load conditions.
Answer: True.
10. Synchronous motors have a net starting torque and can start
on their own.
Answer: False.
