Power System, Transmission & Distribution Test Questions - Set 4

1)   What is the minimum clearance provided for the 132 kV line from the ground?

a. 3.2 m.
b. 6.4 m.
c. 7.5 m.
d. 10.5 m.
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 6.4 m.

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2)   What is the horizontal spacing between phase conductors of 132 kV line?

a. 8 m.
b. 11 m.
c. 14 m.
d. 17 m.
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 8 m.

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3)   Which type of insulator is used on 132 kV transmission lines?

a. Pin type
b. Disc type
c. Shackle type
d. Pin and shackle type
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Disc type

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4)   Where are the strain type insulators used?

a. At dead ends
b. At any intermediate anchor tower
c. On straight runs
d. Either (a) or (b)
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Either (a) or (b)

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5)   Porcelain is produced by firing at high temperature due to mixtures of _________.

a. Kaolin
b. Feldspar
c. Quartz
d. All of these
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: All of these

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6)   What is the dielectric strength of porcelain?

a. 55 kV/cm.
b. 60 kV/cm.
c. 75 kV/cm.
d. 80 kV/cm.
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 60 kV/cm.

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7)   Why is the wavy structure of pin insulators used?

a. Increases mechanical strength
b. Increases puncture strength
c. Increases flash over voltage
d. Increases thermal strength
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Increases flash over voltage

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8)   The number of discs in a string of insulators for 400 kV ac over head transmission line lies in the range of

a. 32 – 33
b. 22 – 23
c. 15 – 16
d. 9 – 10
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 22 – 23

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9)   What is the maximum voltage level upto which the pin type insulators can be used?

a. 22 kV
b. 33 kV
c. 66 kV
d. 132 kV
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 33 kV

Explanation:
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10)   What is the safety factor of an insulator?

a. Puncture strength * Flash over voltage
b. Puncture strength / Flash over voltage
c. Flash over voltage / Puncture strength
d. None of these
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Puncture strength / Flash over voltage

Explanation:
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11)   What is the desirable safety factor prescribed for the pin type of insulators?

a. 5
b. 13
c. 10
d. 2
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 10

Explanation:
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12)   Why is the voltage rating of a multiple shell pin type insulator cannot be increased beyond a limiting value?

a. The internal voltage distribution between shells becomes unequal
b. The leakage path resistance starts reducing
c. The disruptive critical voltage for the material of the insulator is reached
d. The puncture voltage of the material of the insulator is reached
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: The internal voltage distribution between shells becomes unequal

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13)   What is the main type of distribution system in India?

a. Radial
b. Parallel
c. Network
d. All of these
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Radial

Explanation:
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14)   Which component connects the substation to the area where power is to be distributed?

a. Distributors
b. Service mains
c. Feeders
d. All of these
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Feeders

Explanation:
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15)   Name the cable which connects the distributor to the consumer terminals.

a. Distributors
b. Service mains
c. Feeders
d. All of these
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Service mains

Explanation:
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16)   What is the permissible limit of voltage variations allowed in the distribution systems?

a. ± 2 %
b. ± 5 %
c. ± 10 %
d. ± 6 %
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: ± 6 %

Explanation:
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17)   Where the radial systems are generally employed?

a. Where power is generated at low voltage
b. Where power is generated at high voltage
c. Where power is generated at low voltage and substation is located at the centre of the load
d. Where power is generated at high voltage and substation is located at the centre of the load
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Where power is generated at low voltage and substation is located at the centre of the load

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18)   What is the main advantage of ring main system over radial system? i. Voltage drop in the feeder is less. ii. Power factor is higher. iii. Supply is more reliable. Which among the above statements are correct?

a. i and ii only
b. ii and iii only
c. i and iii only
d. i, ii and iii
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: i and iii only

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19)   The null point of a uniformly loaded distributor feed at equal voltage at both ends lies at

a. Mid point
b. Either end
c. Two third distance from one end
d. One fourth distance from one end
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Mid point

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20)   In a distribution system, which of the following items shares the major cost?

a. Conductors
b. Earthing systems
c. Distribution transformer
d. Insulators
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Distribution transformer

Explanation:
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