1. For transmission of power over a distance of 200 km, the transmission voltage should be ?

132 kV

66 kV

33 kV

11 kV

Answer: 132 kV

Explanation:


2. In aluminium conductors, steel core is provided to ?

compensate for skin effect

neutralise proximity effect

reduce line inductance

increase the tensile strength

Answer: increase the tensile strength

Explanation:


3. ln a D.C. 3-wire distributor using balancers and having unequal loads on the two sides ?

both balancers run as generators

both balancers run as motors

balancer connected to lightly- loaded side runs as a motor

balancer connected to heavily- loaded side runs as a motor

Answer: balancer connected to lightly- loaded side runs as a motor

Explanation:


4. The material commonly used for sheaths of underground cables is ?

lead

rubber

copper

iron

Answer: lead

Explanation:


5. The loads on distributors systems are generally ?

balanced

unbalanced

either of the above

none of the above

Answer: unbalanced

Explanation:


6. High voltage transmission lines use ?

suspension insulators

pin insulators

both (a) and (b)

none of the above

Answer: suspension insulators

Explanation:


7. In A.C. S.R. conductors, the insulation between aluminium and steel conductors is ?

insulin

bitumen

varnish

no insulation is required

Answer: no insulation is required

Explanation:


8. In a substation the following equipment is not installed ?

exciters

series capacitors

shunt reactor

voltage transformers

Answer: exciters

Explanation:


9. Pin type insulators are generally not used for voltages beyond ?

1 kV

11 kV

22 kV

33 kV

Answer: 33 kV

Explanation:


10. The top most conductor in a high transmission line is ?

earth conductor

R-phase conductor

Y-phase conductor

B-phase conductor

Answer: earth conductor

Explanation: