Power Supply for Electric Traction Interview Questions and Answers: 1. What is the arrangement of power supply on Kanpur-Tundla section ? Ans. 132 kV supply is taken at one point from the supply authorities and…

Braking and Mechanical Considerations Interview Questions and Answers: 1. Why ordinary mechanical braking cannot be totally replaced by electrical braking ? Ans. Because electric braking cannot hold the vehicle stationary. 2. On what factors does…

Control of Traction Motors Interview Questions and Answers: 1. The resistors employed for control of traction motors are designed for short-time rating. Why ? Ans. Because control resistors are required only during starting of traction…

Electric Traction Motors Interview Questions and Answers: 1. Why the magnetic circuit of a traction motor is not made of cast iron ? Ans. Because cast iron cannot withstand continuous vibrations but traction motors operate…

Train Movement and Energy Consumption Interview Questions and Answers: 1. What is meant by speed-time curve ? Ans. The curve drawn between speed and time taking speed on the Y-axis and time on the X-axis…

Traction Systems Interview Questions and Answers: 1. Why steam engine drive is not suitable for urban and suburban services where distance between stations is small ? Ans. Because of low coefficient of adhesion it is…

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Interview Questions and Answers: 1. What is practical unit of refrigeration ? Define it. Ans. Tonne of refrigeration (TR) is the practical unit of refrig­eration and is defined as the amount…

Electrolytic Processes Interview Questions and Answers: 1. What is electrolysis ? Ans. The breaking of a substance (known as electrolyte) into ions by flow of electric current through it is known as electrolysis. 2. What…

Illumination Engineering Interview Questions and Answers: 1. What are the advantages of artificial lighting produced electrically ? Ans. Artificial lighting produced electrically have the advantages of cleanliness, ease of control, reliability, steady output as well…