Directional Sensing with Induction Cup and Cylinder Units

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What is the primary function of the induction cup and induction cylinder units?

  • To indicate the direction of power flow and magnitude (correct)
  • To operate when the power level exceeds a preset value
  • To provide a full-wave rectifier for AC quantities
  • To provide high-speed operation with low-level inputs

What type of units are the induction cup and cylinder units often used with?

  • Time-overcurrent units (correct)
  • Polar units
  • Instantaneous overcurrent units
  • All of the above

What is the purpose of the reference voltage or current in the induction units?

  • To adjust the magnetic flux paths
  • To establish the phase relations for operation (correct)
  • To provide a preset power level
  • To operate the unit with fault-sensing units

What is the purpose of the permanent magnet in the polar unit?

<p>To polarize the two halves of the magnetic structure (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when the gaps are balanced in the polar unit?

<p>The armature is not polarized and the contacts float in the center (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the adjustable magnetic shunts in the polar unit?

<p>To adjust the magnetic flux paths (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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