Marine Electrical Systems USCG Question #717 (Set 24)

What is he most practical method of controlling the RPM of a multi-speed AC motor operating at a constant frequency?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — change the number of operating poles

Synchronous motor speed depends directly upon supply frequency and the number of stator poles. Changing the number of operating poles via pole-changing windings is the standard, most practical method for adjusting AC multi-speed motor RPM at constant frequency.

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