Question 421Electricity/Electronics - Assistant Engineer70% to pass
What is the name of the DC motor speed control method utilized as shown in figure "B" of the illustration? Illustration EL-0101
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) Ward-Leonard.
The Ward-Leonard method is a well-known DC motor speed control technique used in various industrial applications, including vessels. This method utilizes a generator coupled to the prime mover (such as an engine) to control the armature voltage of the DC motor, allowing for smooth and efficient speed regulation.
The other options are not directly related to the Ward-Leonard speed control method. Sperry-Rand, Atlas-Copco, and Burmeister-Wain are not commonly associated with this specific motor control technique.
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