DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING.

ASSIGNMENT ONE: MOTOR CONTROL SYSTEMS.

DUE DATE: 15th September, 2023
QUESTION 0NE

I. With the aid of diagram, explain the operation of relay solenoids.

II. Name materials used for the manufacture of relay contacts.
III. State three (3) properties that a good contact of electromagnetic relay should have.
a) State three (3) common types of contact failure.
b) Explain three (3) advantages of electronic soft starters.

QUESTION TWO

I. The selection of a motor starter must take into consideration some factors.
Write at least five (5) of the consideration that should be taken.
II. Explain the prime function of a motor starter.
III. Define the following motor control terms
a) Control relays
b) Pilot devices
c) Controllers
d) Protective devices
e) transducers