Power Systems

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Q. What does the term 'surge impedance' refer to in transmission lines?
  • A. The impedance at which power is maximized
  • B. The characteristic impedance of the line
  • C. The impedance due to load
  • D. The impedance of transformers
Q. What is the effect of increasing the frequency on a transformer's size?
  • A. Increases size
  • B. Decreases size
  • C. No effect
  • D. Depends on the load
Q. What is the effect of increasing the frequency on the size of a transformer?
  • A. Increases size
  • B. Decreases size
  • C. No effect
  • D. Depends on the load
Q. What is the effect of increasing the length of a transmission line on its impedance?
  • A. Impedance decreases
  • B. Impedance remains constant
  • C. Impedance increases
  • D. Impedance fluctuates
Q. What is the effect of increasing the load on a transformer?
  • A. Increases efficiency
  • B. Decreases efficiency
  • C. No effect on efficiency
  • D. Increases voltage output
Q. What is the effect of increasing the transmission line length on its resistance?
  • A. Resistance decreases
  • B. Resistance remains constant
  • C. Resistance increases
  • D. Resistance fluctuates
Q. What is the effect of increasing the transmission line length on the voltage drop?
  • A. Voltage drop decreases
  • B. Voltage drop remains constant
  • C. Voltage drop increases
  • D. Voltage drop becomes negligible
Q. What is the function of a circuit breaker in a power system?
  • A. To increase voltage
  • B. To protect against overloads
  • C. To convert energy types
  • D. To regulate frequency
Q. What is the function of a relay in a power system?
  • A. To measure voltage
  • B. To provide feedback control
  • C. To detect faults and initiate circuit interruption
  • D. To convert AC to DC
Q. What is the function of a relay in power systems?
  • A. To measure voltage
  • B. To provide backup power
  • C. To detect faults and initiate circuit interruption
  • D. To convert AC to DC
Q. What is the function of a relay in protection systems?
  • A. To generate power
  • B. To measure voltage
  • C. To detect faults and initiate circuit interruption
  • D. To regulate current
Q. What is the function of a transformer in a renewable energy system?
  • A. To store energy
  • B. To convert AC to DC
  • C. To match voltage levels for grid connection
  • D. To regulate frequency
Q. What is the function of a transformer tap changer?
  • A. To change the core material
  • B. To adjust the turns ratio
  • C. To increase the efficiency
  • D. To provide overload protection
Q. What is the function of circuit breakers in power systems?
  • A. To increase voltage
  • B. To protect electrical circuits from overload
  • C. To convert AC to DC
  • D. To store energy
Q. What is the main advantage of using a PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) technique in converters?
  • A. Increases the output voltage
  • B. Reduces the switching losses
  • C. Improves the efficiency of the converter
  • D. Provides a smoother output waveform
Q. What is the main advantage of using a three-phase transformer over three single-phase transformers?
  • A. Lower cost
  • B. Higher efficiency
  • C. Reduced size and weight
  • D. All of the above
Q. What is the main advantage of using a three-phase transmission system?
  • A. Lower cost
  • B. Higher efficiency
  • C. Simplicity in design
  • D. Reduced conductor size
Q. What is the main advantage of using a vacuum circuit breaker?
  • A. Low cost
  • B. High insulation strength
  • C. Compact size
  • D. All of the above
Q. What is the main advantage of using an autotransformer?
  • A. Higher efficiency
  • B. Lower cost
  • C. Smaller size
  • D. All of the above
Q. What is the main advantage of using combined cycle gas plants?
  • A. Lower emissions
  • B. Higher efficiency
  • C. Lower capital cost
  • D. Easier maintenance
Q. What is the main advantage of using gas turbines for power generation?
  • A. High efficiency at low loads
  • B. Low emissions
  • C. Ability to start quickly
  • D. All of the above
Q. What is the main advantage of using high voltage for transmission?
  • A. Increased current flow
  • B. Reduced power losses
  • C. Simplified infrastructure
  • D. Lower insulation requirements
Q. What is the main advantage of using natural gas for power generation?
  • A. High carbon emissions
  • B. Low efficiency
  • C. Lower greenhouse gas emissions compared to coal
  • D. High water usage
Q. What is the main advantage of using solar power for electricity generation?
  • A. High efficiency
  • B. Low operational cost
  • C. Constant energy supply
  • D. No environmental impact
Q. What is the main advantage of using vacuum circuit breakers?
  • A. Low cost
  • B. High reliability and maintenance-free operation
  • C. Large size
  • D. High power factor
Q. What is the main advantage of using wind power for electricity generation?
  • A. High efficiency
  • B. Low operational costs
  • C. Renewable and sustainable
  • D. No emissions
Q. What is the main advantage of using wind turbines for electricity generation?
  • A. High efficiency
  • B. Low operational costs
  • C. Renewable energy source
  • D. Consistent energy output
Q. What is the main cause of energy losses in transformers?
  • A. Copper losses
  • B. Iron losses
  • C. Stray losses
  • D. All of the above
Q. What is the main disadvantage of coal-fired power plants?
  • A. High operational costs
  • B. Low energy output
  • C. High carbon emissions
  • D. Limited availability
Q. What is the main disadvantage of using a dry-type transformer?
  • A. Higher cost
  • B. Lower efficiency
  • C. Larger size
  • D. Limited voltage ratings
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