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Hi all,
I'm currently registered for the April exam for Mechanical with the Machine Design concentration. I've been reviewing things and have a question on some electrical stuff (eek!). I worked a problem in the 2001 NCEES exam (# 108 in the AM section), and I'm a bit perplexed. The problem asked for the full load current, and I'm confused how to tell if said motor is wye or delta connected. Am I supposed to assume?
I understand the basic premise between line and phase voltages, but I'm unsure why this problem assumed the motor was Delta connected. Lindeburg's MERM supplies all the right equations, and the sample problems therein either specifically ask for phase current or they give the motor's wiring designation.
However, the same type of question pops up in Lindeburg's Practice Problem book. Problem 67-2, © asks for line voltage, but never describes the wiring.
Am I wrapping myself around the axle on this? Do I just assume delta wiring when asked for anything beyond 'phase' voltage? Sorry if this is coming across as rambling, but I'm starting to talk myself in circles.
Thanks!
I'm currently registered for the April exam for Mechanical with the Machine Design concentration. I've been reviewing things and have a question on some electrical stuff (eek!). I worked a problem in the 2001 NCEES exam (# 108 in the AM section), and I'm a bit perplexed. The problem asked for the full load current, and I'm confused how to tell if said motor is wye or delta connected. Am I supposed to assume?
I understand the basic premise between line and phase voltages, but I'm unsure why this problem assumed the motor was Delta connected. Lindeburg's MERM supplies all the right equations, and the sample problems therein either specifically ask for phase current or they give the motor's wiring designation.
However, the same type of question pops up in Lindeburg's Practice Problem book. Problem 67-2, © asks for line voltage, but never describes the wiring.
Am I wrapping myself around the axle on this? Do I just assume delta wiring when asked for anything beyond 'phase' voltage? Sorry if this is coming across as rambling, but I'm starting to talk myself in circles.
Thanks!