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If a modern brushless alternator is to be inactive for an extended period of time, which of the following actions should be taken?

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If a modern brushless alternator is to be inactive for an extended period of time, which of the following actions should be taken?

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• Storage procedures for idle electrical generators/alternators (especially moisture control and corrosion prevention) • Purpose of disconnect switches/links in a generator circuit • Function of space heaters in electrical machines when equipment is not running

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• Think about what happens to the alternator windings and insulation over time when the machine is sitting idle in a cool, possibly humid machinery space. • Ask yourself: should the alternator remain electrically connected or isolated from the system when it is out of service for a long period? Why? • Consider whether you want to keep the interior of the alternator warm and dry, or cool and unpowered, during long-term inactivity.

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• Verify which choice keeps the alternator electrically isolated from the system while not in use. • Check which option helps prevent moisture condensation inside the alternator windings over long periods. • Eliminate any options that would put unnecessary mechanical stress on bearings or that describe inspections/actions that are excessive or unrealistic for long-term storage.

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Question 1 of 20

If a modern brushless alternator is to be inactive for an extended period of time, which of the following actions should be taken?

It should be disconnected from the prime mover and raised off its bearing supports.

Insulation resistance readings should be taken weekly to ensure resistance is not deteriorating.

The disconnect switch or links should be opened and the space heater energized.

The disconnect switch or links should be closed and the space heater de-energized.

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Question 1 / 205eccefa4bacbc34ba4d48169

Question 1 of 205eccefa4bacbc34ba4d48169

If a modern brushless alternator is to be inactive for an extended period of time, which of the following actions should be taken?

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If a modern brushless alternator is to be inactive for an extended period of time, which of the following actions should be taken?

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