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Hopkinson’s test requires ____________(a) One DC machine on which test is carried out(b) Two different DC machines(c) Two identical DC machines(d) Can be worked with one or two machinesI got this question during an internship interview.The origin of the question is Hopkinson’s Test topic in portion Efficiency and Testing of DC Machines |
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Answer» CORRECT option is (c) Two identical DC machines To elaborate: This is a regenerative test in which two identical dc shunt machines are coupled MECHANICALLY and tested SIMULTANEOUSLY. One of the machines is used as a motor driving while the other one acts as a generator which supplies electric POWER to motor. |
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