| Machine | Typical Application | |---------|---------------------| | DC Series Motor | Electric traction, cranes, hoists | | DC Shunt Motor | Lathes, fans, conveyor belts | | Induction Motor | Pumps, compressors, industrial drives | | Synchronous Motor | Power factor correction, constant speed drives | | Alternator | Power plants (thermal, hydro, wind) | | Transformer | Power transmission, voltage regulation |
At the back of the book or chapter-end, there are 50+ short questions. Write each answer in one sentence. This is interview prep (for campus placement). Principles Of Electrical Machines -v.k. Mehta-.pdf