Railways NTPC (Technical Ability) Fabrication Process Question Bank Fabrication Process

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    Assuming a straight line V\[-\]I characteristics for a DC welding generator, short-circuit current as 400 A and open circuit voltage as 100 V, which one of the following is the correct voltage and current setting for maximum arc power?

    A) 400 A and 100 V           

    B) 200 A and 100 V

    C) 400 A and 50 V 

    D) 200 A and 50 V

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    \[V={{V}_{0}}\left( 1-\frac{I}{{{I}_{s}}} \right)\] \[{{I}_{s}}=400\,A,\] \[{{V}_{0}}=100\,V\] \[V=100\left( 1\,-\,\frac{I}{400} \right)\] A. \[V-100\left( 1-\frac{400}{400} \right)=0\to invalid\] B. \[V=100\left( 1-\frac{200}{400} \right)=50V\to invalid\] C. \[V=100\left( 1-\frac{400}{400} \right)=0\to invalid\] D. \[V=100\left( 1-\frac{200}{400} \right)=50V\to valid\]


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