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Electrical Engineering · Q130

Electrical Machine Design

Engineering and GATE · Electrical Engineering · question 130

Q130

The insulation between windings and grounded core and the insulation between the windings of the same phase is

A.
minor insulation
B.
major insulation
Answer
C.
either of the above
D.
none of the above

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
The insulation between windings and the grounded core, as well as the insulation between the windings of the same phase, is referred to as major insulation.

Major insulation is designed to withstand higher voltage stresses as it separates the high-voltage components from the grounded core and ensures the safety and reliability of the electrical machine.

In contrast, minor insulation is used for low voltage insulation, such as between adjacent turns in a winding, where the voltage stress is comparatively low.

Therefore, Option B is the correct answer.