A pilot exciter is provided on generators for which of the following reasons ?
A pilot exciter is provided on generators for which of the following reasons ?
Generating capacity connected to the bus bars and ready to take load when switched on is known as
Generating capacity connected to the bus bars and ready to take load when switched on is known as
Load shedding is possible through which of the following ?
Load shedding is possible through which of the following ?
Salvage value of the plant is always
Salvage value of the plant is always
Direct conversion of heat into electric power is possible through
Direct conversion of heat into electric power is possible through
For any type of consumer the ideal tariff is
For any type of consumer the ideal tariff is
For a consumer the most economical power factor is generally
For a consumer the most economical power factor is generally
The primary reason for low power factor is supply system is due to installation of
The primary reason for low power factor is supply system is due to installation of
For the same cylinder dimensions and speed, which of the following engine will produce least power?
For the same cylinder dimensions and speed, which of the following engine will produce least power?
_______ will offer the least load.
_______ will offer the least load.
Is the reserved generating capacity available for service under emergency conditions which is not kept in operation but in working order,
Is the reserved generating capacity available for service under emergency conditions which is not kept in operation but in working order,
In power plants insurance cover is provided for which of the following ?
In power plants insurance cover is provided for which of the following ?
Which of the following is the disadvantage of a synchronous condenser ?
Which of the following is the disadvantage of a synchronous condenser ?
For high value of diversity factor, a power station of given installed capacity will be in a position to supply
For high value of diversity factor, a power station of given installed capacity will be in a position to supply
Annual instalment towards depreciation reduces as rate of interest increases with
Annual instalment towards depreciation reduces as rate of interest increases with
The area under a load curve gives
The area under a load curve gives
Ships are generally powered by
Ships are generally powered by
Which of the following is an advantage of static capacitor for power factor improvement ?
Which of the following is an advantage of static capacitor for power factor improvement ?
Annual operating expenditure of a power plant consists of
Annual operating expenditure of a power plant consists of
Which of the following is the disadvantage of static capacitor for power factor improvement ?
Which of the following is the disadvantage of static capacitor for power factor improvement ?
A power transformer is usually rated in
A power transformer is usually rated in
offers the highest electric load.
offers the highest electric load.
Diversity factor has direct effect on the
Diversity factor has direct effect on the
Large capacity generators are invariably
Large capacity generators are invariably
Approximate estimation of power demand can be made by
Approximate estimation of power demand can be made by
Maximum demand on a power plant is
Maximum demand on a power plant is
Power plant having maximum demand more than the installed rated capacity will have utilisation factor
Power plant having maximum demand more than the installed rated capacity will have utilisation factor
In an interconnected system, the diversity factor of the whole system
In an interconnected system, the diversity factor of the whole system
High load factor indicates
High load factor indicates
A company can raise funds through
A company can raise funds through
Demand factor is defined as
Demand factor is defined as
Which of the following is the essential requirement of peak load plant?
Which of the following is the essential requirement of peak load plant?
The increased load during summer months is due to
The increased load during summer months is due to
Which of the following is not a method for estimating depreciation charges?
Which of the following is not a method for estimating depreciation charges?
An over excited synchronous motor on noload is known as
An over excited synchronous motor on noload is known as
Which of the following is not a source of power ?
Which of the following is not a source of power ?
Following power plant has instant starting
Following power plant has instant starting
In Hopknison demand rate or two parttariff the demand rate or fixed charges are
In Hopknison demand rate or two parttariff the demand rate or fixed charges are
An alternator coupled to a _____ runs at slow speed, as compared to as compared to others.
An alternator coupled to a _____ runs at slow speed, as compared to as compared to others.
The effect of electric shock on human body depends on which of the following
The effect of electric shock on human body depends on which of the following
Load factor of a power station is generally
Load factor of a power station is generally
Incase of ______ fuel transportation is the major problem.
Incase of ______ fuel transportation is the major problem.
Air will not be the working substance in which of the following ?
Air will not be the working substance in which of the following ?
During load shedding
During load shedding
Which of the following devices may be used to provide protection against lightening over voltages ?
Which of the following devices may be used to provide protection against lightening over voltages ?
The connected load of a IVMIM uir consumer is around
The connected load of a IVMIM uir consumer is around
Direct conversion of heat into electrical energy is possible through
Direct conversion of heat into electrical energy is possible through
Which of the following power plants need the least period for installation ?
Which of the following power plants need the least period for installation ?
Load factor of a power station is defined as
Load factor of a power station is defined as
Which of the following should be used for extinguishing electrical fires ?
Which of the following should be used for extinguishing electrical fires ?
Which of the following is not necessarily an advantage of interconnecting various power stations?
Which of the following is not necessarily an advantage of interconnecting various power stations?
In a load curve the highest point represents
In a load curve the highest point represents
Which of the following plants is almost inevitably used as base load plant ?
Which of the following plants is almost inevitably used as base load plant ?
A consumer has to pay lesser fixed charges in
A consumer has to pay lesser fixed charges in
The least share of power is provided in India, by which of the following power plants?
The least share of power is provided in India, by which of the following power plants?
Power plant is expected to have the longest life.
Power plant is expected to have the longest life.
Annual depreciation as per straight line method, is calculated by
Annual depreciation as per straight line method, is calculated by
Different generating stations use following prime movers
Different generating stations use following prime movers
Annual depreciation cost is calculated by
Annual depreciation cost is calculated by
For a power plant which of the following constitutes running cost?
For a power plant which of the following constitutes running cost?
Annual depreciation of the plant it proportional to the earning capacity of the plant vide
Annual depreciation of the plant it proportional to the earning capacity of the plant vide
A low utilization factor for a plant indicates that
A low utilization factor for a plant indicates that
Which of the following generating station has minimum ruiyiing cost ?
Which of the following generating station has minimum ruiyiing cost ?
Most efficient plants are normally used as
Most efficient plants are normally used as
Low power factor is usually not due to
Low power factor is usually not due to
Which lightening stroke is most dangerous ?
Which lightening stroke is most dangerous ?
Which plant can never have 100 percent load factor ?
Which plant can never have 100 percent load factor ?
The knowledge of diversity factor helps in determining
The knowledge of diversity factor helps in determining
A nuclear power plant is invariably used as a
A nuclear power plant is invariably used as a
For which of the following power plants highly skilled engineers are required for running the plants?
For which of the following power plants highly skilled engineers are required for running the plants?
Can generate power at unpredictable or uncontrolled times,
Can generate power at unpredictable or uncontrolled times,
_______ is invariably used as base load plant.
_______ is invariably used as base load plant.
Submarines for under water movement, are powered by which of the following ?
Submarines for under water movement, are powered by which of the following ?
Generators for peak load plants are usually designed for maximum efficiency at
Generators for peak load plants are usually designed for maximum efficiency at
which of the following plants ?
which of the following plants ?
The expected useful life of an hydroelectric power station is around
The expected useful life of an hydroelectric power station is around
In two part tariff, variation in load factor will affect
In two part tariff, variation in load factor will affect
public sector undertaking is associated with erection and sometimes running of thermal power plants
public sector undertaking is associated with erection and sometimes running of thermal power plants
In ______ fuel transportation cost is least.
In ______ fuel transportation cost is least.
The load factor of domestic load is usually
The load factor of domestic load is usually
Load curve helps in deciding
Load curve helps in deciding
power plant cannot have single unit of 100 MW.
power plant cannot have single unit of 100 MW.
Which of the following equipment provides fluctuating load?
Which of the following equipment provides fluctuating load?
In India production and distribution of electrical energy is confined to
In India production and distribution of electrical energy is confined to
Which of the following are not repayable after a stipulated period ?
Which of the following are not repayable after a stipulated period ?
A load curve indicates
A load curve indicates
In which?of the following power plants the maintenance cost is usually high?
In which?of the following power plants the maintenance cost is usually high?
By the use of which of the following power factor can be improved ?
By the use of which of the following power factor can be improved ?
In a power plant if the maximum demand on the plant is equal to the plant capacity, then
In a power plant if the maximum demand on the plant is equal to the plant capacity, then
Which of the following place is not associated with nuclear power plants in India ?
Which of the following place is not associated with nuclear power plants in India ?
Which of the following component, in a steam power plant, needs maximum maintenance attention?
Which of the following component, in a steam power plant, needs maximum maintenance attention?
A synchronous condenser is virtually which of the following?
A synchronous condenser is virtually which of the following?
Which of the following is not an operating cost ?
Which of the following is not an operating cost ?
An induction motor has relatively high power factor at
An induction motor has relatively high power factor at
With reference to a power station which of the following is not a fixed cost?
With reference to a power station which of the following is not a fixed cost?
Static capacitors are rated in terms of
Static capacitors are rated in terms of
Which of the following is the disadvantage due to low power factor ?
Which of the following is the disadvantage due to low power factor ?
_______ industry has the least power consumption per tonne of product.
_______ industry has the least power consumption per tonne of product.
Which of the following source of power is least reliable ?
Which of the following source of power is least reliable ?
The efficiency of a plant is of least concern when it is selected as
The efficiency of a plant is of least concern when it is selected as
Which of the following, in a thermal power plant, is not a fixed cost?
Which of the following, in a thermal power plant, is not a fixed cost?
Depreciation charges are high in case of
Depreciation charges are high in case of
Load curve is useful in deciding the
Load curve is useful in deciding the
In a distribution system, in order to improve power factor, the synchronous capacitors are installed
In a distribution system, in order to improve power factor, the synchronous capacitors are installed
When the demand of consumers is not met by a power plant, it will resort to which of the following ?
When the demand of consumers is not met by a power plant, it will resort to which of the following ?
