Question is ⇒ A pilot exciter is provided on generators for which of the following reasons ?, Options are ⇒ (A) To excite the poles of main exciter, (B) To provide requisite starting torque to main exciter, (C) To provide requisite starting torque to generator, (D) None of the above, (E) , Leave your comments or Download question paper.

Question is ⇒ A pilot exciter is provided on generators for which of the following reasons ?, Options are ⇒ (A) To excite the poles of main exciter, (B) To provide requisite starting torque to main exciter, (C) To provide requisite starting torque to generator, (D) None of the above, (E) , Leave your comments or Download question paper. Previous question Next question


Q1.	A pilot exciter is provided on generators for which of the following reasons ?
A.	To excite the poles of main exciter [Correct Answer]
B.	To provide requisite starting torque to main exciter [Wrong Answer]
C.	To provide requisite starting torque to generator [Wrong Answer]
D.	None of the above [Wrong Answer]
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