Textbook Assignment:
“Miscellaneous
through 15-37.
ASSIGNMENT 11
Equipment” and “Earthwork Operations,” pages 14–22
Learning Objective:
Recognize
the principles and components
of floodlights, generators, and
lubricators.
11–1.
Floodlights used by the Naval
Construction Force (NCF) are
designed to operate in which of
the following climatic conditions?
1.
Dry
2.
Wet
3.
Cold
4.
All of the above
11–2.
You should NOT use a light plant
as a power source for power tools
because the power surge and power
draw from the tools can overload
the exciter and result in damage
to the generator.
1.
True
2.
False
11–3.
What is one of
ments you must
before placing
operation?
the first require–
ensure is met
a light plant in
1.
Adequate ventilation is
available
2.
The unit is at a 30–degree
incline
3.
The unit is jacked up off
the ground and level
4.
All circuits are closed
11-4.
If a light plant engine idles down
while the generator is excited,
what damage is likely to occur to
the light plant generator?
1.
The main fuse will blow
2.
The clutch will overheat
3.
The circuits will melt
4.
The field winding will burn
11-5.
Placing a generator near points of
large demand provides which of the
following advantages?
1.
Reduces the size of wire
required
2.
Holds line loss (voltage)
to a minimum
3.
Provides adequate voltage
control at the remote ends
of the line
4.
All of the above
11–6.
A generator should NOT be operated
on an incline that exceeds what
maximum degrees from level?
1.
10
2.
15
3.
20
4.
25
11-7.
A solid ground rod must have a
minimum diameter of how many
inches?
1.
1/4
2.
1/2
3.
5/8
4.
3/4
11-8.
The ground rod is accountable
collateral gear for a generator.
1.
True
2.
False
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