Protection Devices Questions Tee aera Rae iclta) Start Complete Exam Preparation pm Masterclasses Corea Download App Gir Protection Devices MCQ Question 1 Deg) ace Da coe View this Question Online > What is an element in an electrical circuit which serves as a protection against overload? 1. Fuse 2. Resistor 3. Mica 4. Semiconductor Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 1: Fuse Protection Devices MCQ Question 1 Detailed Solution Fuse: + Afuseis an electrical safety device that operates to provide overcurrent protection of an electrical circuit. + Fuses are widely used for the protection of electric motor circuits against small overloads and short circuits, + The motor protection circuit will open the controlling contactor automatically, and the fuse will only operate for short-circuits or extreme overload. 1% B{important PointResistance: The property of any conductor that opposes the flow of electric current through it is called resistance. Mica 1. Mica is a naturally occurring non-metallic mineral that is based on a collection of silicates. 2. Mica is used extensively in the electrical and electronic industry because of its dielectric strength and insulating properties. ‘Semiconductor: Semiconductors are those elements that conductivity lies between conductor and insulator. Fd India’s #1 Learning Platform DAR Coc ti Start Complete Exam Preparation Poe Fobecc 7 Dee Gaerne ores eur Download App Protection Devices MCQ Question 2 View this Question Online > HRC fuse provides best protection against 1. Open circuit 2. Overload 3. Reverse current 4. Short circuit Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 4 : Short circuit Protection Devices MCQ Question 2 Detailed Solution + HRC Fuse or High Rupturing Capacity Fuse.+ In that type of fuse, the fuse wire or element can carry short circuit heavy current for a known time period. + During this time if the fault is removed, then it does not blow off otherwise it blows off or melts. fa testbook.coma 2 ieee ae li): Boreas PS Ela Orel lM ed Lda) Rea test fae Mock Tests DCS caerery Corre ecu Exotica? Download App Protection Devices MEQ Question 3 View this Question Online > cal UC Backup fuse rating recommended for 7.5 hp 3 phase 415 V, 11.2 A motor with DOL starter is 1.788 220A 3. 32A 4.104 Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 1:7.8A Protection Devices MCQ Question 3 Detailed Solution Concept: + The function of':fuse is to break a circuit when a current threshold is exceeded. + In electronics and electrical engineering, a fuse is an electrical safety device that operates to provide overcurrent protection of an electrical circuit. + Its essential component is a metal wire or strip that melts when too much current flows through it, thereby stopping or interrupting the current. There is a simple and basic formula for backup fuse rating, voltage, or wattage for each appliance: P=VxI Where: P = power in Watts V = voltage in volt|= current in Amps The fuse rating can be calculated by dividing the power used by the appliance by the voltage going into the appliance. =e - Calculation: Given: Power = 7.5 hp = 5595 watts (1 hp = 746 watts) Voltage = 415 V 3-phase Therefore P= V8V x — 5805 T= Scns 1=7.78A © Additional Information + For the lighting circuit, the fuse current rating should be minimum 2 times the full load current of the total number of lighting. + For individual circuit, the fuse rating should be 1.5 times of the full load current. ra India's #1 Learning Platform Alamein) (eo Clee LC) capes Fhe ks irs resinous Paonia D>» Download App Protection Devices MCQ Question 4 ‘View this Question Online > Which of the following is a high voltage fuse? 1. Cartridge type HRC fuses 2. Striker type fuses 3. Rewireable fuses)4. Drop out type fuses Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 1 : Cartridge type HRC fuses Protection Devices MCQ Question 4 Detailed Solution Concept: Fuse: A fuse is an electrical safety device that removes electrical current from an electrical circuit when the current in the electrical circuit is too high. We can classify fuse in the various category as shown below. Fuses AC Fuses DC Fuses Low voltage High voltage (LV Vises (AV) fuses Cauridge Revirable Sinker Switch Drop-out Catridge npe Liquid pe Expubion spe opefises fises Ape wpe Wpefses IRC hises HRC fuses HRC fuses fuses fuses Detvpe fuses Link wpe fitses Blade wpe fuses Bolted type fines Explanation: (1) High voltage fuse ( > 1000 V): (@) Cartridge Type HRC Fuses: + The fuse element of the HRC fuse is wound in the shape of the helix which avoids the corona effect at the higher voltages. + Can be used upto 33 KV. (b) Liquid Type HV HRC Fuse: + Such type of fuses is filled with carbon tetrachloride and sealed at both the ends of the caps. + When the fault occurs then the current, exceed beyond the permissible limit, and the fuse element is blown out. + Can be used up to 132 KV. (2) Low voltage fuse (< 1000 V): (2) Rewireable/ Kit-Kat Type: + In this type of fuse, the main advantage is that the fuse carrier is easier to remove without having any electrical shock or injury.+ This is used in domestic wiring, small industries etc. + Used up to 240 V. (b) Striker Type Fuses: + In this type of fuse, it is used for closing and tripping the circuit. + They are having enough force and displacement. (c) Drop Out Fuses: * In this type of fuse, the meiting of fuse causes the element to drop under gravity about its lower support. + They are made for the protection of outdoor transformers. 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MCCB Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 1: ELCB Protection Devices MCQ Question 5 Detailed Solution + The sensation of electric shock is caused by the flow of electric current through the human body to the earth.+ When a person comes in contact with electrically live objects like water heaters, washing machines electric iron, etc, the extent of damages caused by this current depends on its magnitude and duration. + This kind of current is called the leakage current which comes in milll-amps. + These leakage currents being very small in magnitude, hence undetected by the fuses/MCBs are the major cause for the fires due to electricity. + Residual current operated circuit breakers provide maximum protection from electric shocks and fires caused due to earth leakage current and also prevents the waste of electrical energy. + These residual current circuit breakers (RCCB) are popularly called as earth leakage circuit breakers (ELCB).Pa 2 ieee ae li): Boreas PS Ela Orel lM ed Lda) Rea test ec Mock Tests DCS caerery Corre ecu Exotica? 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Heating effect of electrodes 4, Heating effect of current Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 4: Heating effect of current Protection Devices MCQ Question 6 Detailed Solution Operation of a fuse: + Most of the fuses operate due to heating effect of current. + A fuseis an electrical safety device that operates to provide overcurrent protection of an electrical circuit. + Its essential component is a metal wire or strip that melts when too much current flows through it, thereby interrupting the current. » Important Points The material used for fuse elements must have the following properties: + Low melting point * Low ohmic loss + High conductivity (or low resistivity) + Low cost + Free from detractionFuse materials: + The material mainly used for fuse element are tn, lead, silver, copper, zinc, aluminium, and an alloy of lead andtin * Analloy of lead and tin is used for small current rating fuses + For current exceeding 15 A, this alloy is not used as the diameters of the wire will be larger and after fusing the metal released will be excessive + Beyond 15 A rating circuit, copper wire fuses are employed é Like aR Barley Start Complete Exam Preparation ens od cee rs soles researc exer Protection Devices MCQ Question 7 The full form of ELCB is: 1. Electronic Loss Circuit Breaker 2. Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker 4. Earth Loss Circuit Break Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 2: Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker Protection Devices MCQ Question 7 Detailed Solution Ren esta View this Question Ontine > + An Earth-leakage circuit breaker (ELCB) is a safety device used in electrical installations with high earth impedance to prevent shock. + It detects small stray voltages on the metal enclosures of electrical equipment. + ELCB or Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker are mainly used to protect a device/equipment from leakage of current.+ The leakage current is caused due to partial touching of the live conductor with a metallic body of the equipment. + The main purpose of Earth leakage protectors is to prevent injury to humans and animals due to electric shock caused by leakage current. f&{ iestbook.coma 2 ieee ae li): Boreas PS Ela Orel lM ed Lda) Rea test ec Mock Tests DCS caerery Corre ecu Exotica? Download App cal UC Protection Devices MGQ Question 8 View this Question Online > The Zeners incorporated within the encapsulations of some MOSFETs are meant for 1. Reducing the cost 2. Biasing the gate circuit 3. Self-protecting the device against transients 4. None of the above Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 3 : Self-protecting the device against transients Protection Devices MCQ Question 8 Detailed Solution + MOSFET is a switch used in a circuit to provide smooth operation. Due to some extemal cause, the voitage across the MOSFET (Gate to source voltage) may suddenly rise above the operating range resulting in MOSFET destruction, + To protect the MOSFET, Zener diodes are connected between the gate and source terminal of MOSFET. This is because Zener diodes ere voltage regulator devices.For normal operating voltage range, the Zener diode remains open and for high voltage range Zener diode goes into a breakdown region and hence MOSFET becomes safe. eee er far conl Start Complete Exam Preparation Ree oat pais Eis Creed Ext Protection Devices MCQ Question 9 View this Question Online > HRC is a type of: 1. Fuse 2. Switch 3. Circuit breaker 4. Connector Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 1: Fuse Protection Devices MCQ Question 9 Detailed Solution* HRC (High Rupturing Capacity) is a type of fuse. + In that type of fuse, the fuse wire or element can carry short circuit heavy current for a known time period. + During this time if the fault is removed, then it does not blow off otherwise it blows off or melts, f&{ iestbook.comDeanery Recta) PS Ela Orel lM ed Lda) Doe PROT fae rat) DCS caerery Corre ecu & Quizzes Download App Protection Devices MCQ Question 10: View this Question Online > What is an element in an electrical circuit which serves as a protection against overload? 1. Fuse 2. Resistor 3. Mica 4. Semiconductor Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 1: Fuse