Question 507Electricity & Electronics - QMED

The correct answer is D) reverse power relay. A reverse power relay is used to prevent an AC generator from becoming motorized. When the generator is running normally, the power flows from the generator to the electrical system. However, if the generator starts to be driven by the electrical system instead, the reverse power relay will detect this reverse flow of power and automatically disconnect the generator from the system. This prevents the generator from becoming motorized and potentially causing damage. The other options are not correct because they do not specifically address the issue of preventing a generator from becoming motorized. Back pressure trip and overspeed trip are used for different purposes, such as protecting the engine from overspeed or excessive backpressure. Governor controls regulate the generator's output, but do not directly prevent motorization.