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(A) 66 kV
(B) l32kV
(C) 264 kV
(D) 400 kV
5. Conductors for high voltage transmission lines are suspended from towers
(A) to reduce clearance from ground
(B) to increase clearance from ground
(C) to reduce wind and snow loads
(D) to take care of extension in length during summer.
7. With same maximum voltage to earth, which ac system (with p.f. 0.8) will require more
copper as compared to dc 2 wire system
(A) single phase. 2 wire (mid point earthed)
(B) single phase. 3 wire (neutral=1/2 outer)
(C) three phase three wire
(D) three phase-four wire (neutral = outer).
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(D) entire current passes through the core of the conductor.
9. The fact that a conductor carries more current on the surface as compared to core, is
known as
(A) skin effect
(B) corona
(C) permeability
(D) unsymmetrical fault.
10. The effective resistance of a conductor will be the same as ohmic resistance when
(A) current is in true sine wave form
(B) voltage is low
(C) power factor is unity
(D) Current is uniformly distributed in the conductor cross-section.
15. In overhead transmission lines the effect of capacitance can be neglected when the
length of line is less than
(A) 200 km
(B) 160 km
(C) 100 km
(D) 80 km.
16. For constant voltage transmission the voltage drop is compensated by installing
(A) synchronous motors
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(B) capacitors
(C) inductors
(D) all of the above.
20. Strain type insulator arc used where the conductors arc
(A) dead ended
(B) at intermediate anchor towers
(C) any of the above
(D) none of the above.
22. Ten discs usually suggest that the transmission line voltage is
(A) 11 kV
(B) 33 kV
(C) 66 kV
(D) 132 kV.
24. Corona usually occurs when the electrostatic stress in the air around the conductor
succeeds
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(A) 30 kV (maximum value)/cm
(B) 22 kV (maximum value)/cm
(C) 11 kV (rms value)/cm
(D) 6.6 kv (rms value)/cm.
28. Between two supports, due to sag the conductor takes the form of
(A) catenary
(B) triangle
(C) ellipse
(D) semi-circle.
29. The inductance of a single phase two wire line is given by (D is the distance
between conductors and 2v is the diameter of conductor)
(A) 0.4 loge (D/r) mH/km
(B) 0.55 loge (D/r) mH/km
(C) 0.4 loge (r/D) mH/km
(D) 0.55 loge (r/D) mH/km.
34. Wooden poles for supporting transmission lines are used for voltages up to
(A) 440 V
(B)11 kV
(C) 22 kV
(D) 66 kV.
35. If K is the volume of cable conductor material required to transmit power, then for the
transmission of the same power, the volume of cable conductor required for single phase 2
wise AC system is
(A) 2k
(B) k cosφ
(C) k/ cos2φ
(D) 2k/ cos2p
38. For improving life, steel poles are galvanized. Galvanizing is the process of applying
a layer of
(A) paint
(B) varnish
(C) tar coal
(D) zinc.
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(D) all of the above
42. During storm the live conductor of public electric supply breaks down and touches
the earth. The consequences will be
(A) supply voltage will drop
(B) supply voltage will increase
(C) current will flow to earth
(D) no current will flow in the conductor.
44. For transmission lines the standing wave ratio is the ratio of
(A) maximum voltage to minimum voltage
(B) maximum current to minimum voltage
(C) peak voltage to rms voltage
(D) maximum reactance to minimum reactance.
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(C)70%
(D) 98%.
49. For a distortion-less transmission line (G = shunt conductance between two wires)
(A) R/L = G/C
(B) RL=GC
(C) RG=LC
(D)RLGC=0
51. When the power is to be transmitted over a distance of 500 km, the transmission
voltage should be in the range
(A) 33 kV - 66 kV
(B) 66 kV - 100 kV
(C) 110 kV - 150 kV
(D) 150kV - 220kV.
53. Total load transmitted through a 3 phase transmission line is 10,000 kW at 0.8
power factor lagging. The I2R losses are 900 kW. The efficiency of transmission line is
(A) 60%
(B) 90%
(C) 95%
(D) 99%.
59. Neglecting losses in a transmission system, if the voltage is doubled, for the same
power transmission, the weight of conductor material required will be
(A) four times
(B) double
(C) half
(D) one fourth.
60. When two conductors each of radius r are at a distance D, the capacitance between
the two is proportional to
(A) loge (D/r)
(B) loge (r/D)
(C) 1/loge (D/r)
(D) 1/loge (r/D).
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63. In case the characteristic impedance of the line is equal to the load impedance
(A) all the energy will pass to the earth
(B) all the energy will be lost in transmission losses
(C) the system will resonate badly
(D) all the energy sent will be absorbed by the load.
(A) 1 kV/cm
(B) 1 kV/mm
(C) 3 kV/cm
(D) 30 kV/cm.
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71. String efficiency can be improved by
(A) using Longer cross arm
(B) grading the insulator
(C) using a guard ring
(D) any of the above.
72. Minimum horizontal clearance of a low voltage transmission line from residential
buildings must be
(A) 11/2 feet
(B) 3 feet
(C) 4 feet
(D) 8 feet.
73. If a 66 kV lines passes over a residential building, the minimum vertical clearance
from the roof of the building must be
(A) 8 feet
(B) 12 feet
(C) 13 feet
(D) 16 feet.
75. Stranded conductors arc used for transmitting, power at high voltages because of
(A) increased tensile strength
(B) better wind resistance
(C) ease-in handling
(D) low cost.
76. For the same resistance of line the ratio, weight of copper conductor/ weight of
aluminium conductor , is
(A) 0.50
(B) 0.75
(C) 1.50
(D) 2.0.
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(B) Y- phase conductor
(C) B-phase conductor
(D) Earth conductor.
79. For 11 kV line the inductance per km per phase will be of the order of
(A) 1 H
(B) 0.1 H
(C) 1 mH
(D) 0.1 mH.
80. For 11 kV. line the capacitance per km per phase will be of the order of
(A) 1 Farad
(B) 0.1 Farad
(C) 0.01 Farad
(D) 0.01 microF.
84. The most economic voltage for transmitting given power over a known distance by
overhead transmission line is approximately
(A) 3.6 kV/km
(B) 1.6 kV/km
(C) 2.6 kV/km
(D) 3.6 kVkm.
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(C) ( (voltage across disc nearest to the conductor) x (numbers of discs on the string)) /
(voltage across the string)
(D) (voltage across disc nearest to the conductor))/ ((numbers of discs on the string) x
(voltage across the string)
86. For a 66 kV line having span of 200 meters between towers the approximate sag will
be
(A) 0.02 m
(B) 0.2 m
(C) 2 m
(D) 20 m.
87. In the above case if the span is doubled, the sag will be
(A) 2 m
(B) 4m
(C) 8m
(D) 1 m.
90. In a transmission line if booster transformer are to be used, preferred location will be
(A) at the receiving end
(B) at the sending end
(C) at the intermediate point
(D) any where in the line.
92. In aluminium conductors steel reinforced, the insulation between aluminium and
steel conductors is
(A) any insulator
(B) bitumen
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(C) insulin
(D) no insulation is required.
95. Out of the following systems of distribution, which system offers the best economy ?
(A) Direct current system
(B) AC single phase system
(C) AC 3 phase 3 wire system
(D) AC 3 phase 4 wire system.
96. What are the advantages of dc transmission system over ac transmission system ?
(A) DC system is economical
(B) There is no skin effect in dc system
(C) Corona limits are highest for dc circuits as compared to ac circuits
(D) All of the above.
97. The main advantage of ac. transmission system over d.c. transmission system is
(A) Easy transformation
(B) Less losses in transmission over long distances
(C) ) Less insulation problems
(D) Less problem of instability.
98. Which curve correctly represents the relation between capital cost and dc voltage of
transmission ?
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(A) curve A
(B) curve B
(C) curve C
(D) curve D.
103. When an alternator is connected to the infinite but bar and its excitation is
gradually increased
(A) the terminal voltage will rise
(B) the terminal voltage will drop
(C) the terminal voltage will remain unaltered
(D) the terminal voltage will vary rapidly
104. Consumers having low power factor equipment are advised to install
(A) tap changing transformer
(B) capacitor bank
(C) synchronous condensers
(D) none of the above.
107. Which of following properties has got higher value for aluminium as compared to
copper?
(A) Melting point
(B) Specific gravity
(C) Electrical resistivity
(D) Thermal conductivity.
108. For carrying a 100 A (rms) current the cross-sectional area of aluminium bus bar
should be at least
(A) 1 mm2
(B) 10 mm 2
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(C) 25 mm 2
(D) 50 mm2
111. Which device automatically interrupts the supply in the event of surges
(A) Earthing switch
(B) Series reactor
(C) Isolator
(D) Circuit breaker.
112. In a substation the equipment used to limit short circuit current level is
(A) Series reactor
(B) Coupling capacitor
(C) Lightening switch
(D) Isolator.
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(C) Load break switches
(D) Circuit breakers and load break switches.
117. Which of the following correctly represents the sequence of operations of isolator
circuit breaker and earthing switch while opening a circuit
(A) Close earthing switch - open circuit breaker open isolator
(B) Open isolator - close circuit breaker - open earthing switch
(C) Open circuit breaker - open isolator - close earthing switch
(D) Close circuit breaker - close isolator - open earthing switch.
118. Which of the following correctly presents the sequence of operations of isolator
circuit breaker and earthing switch while closing a circuit
(A) Ensure circuit breaker is closed - close isolator - open earthing switch
(B) Ensure circuit breaker is open - close isolator - open earthing switch if any close circuit
breaker
(C) Ensure circuit breaker is open - open isolator - open earthing switch if any - close circuit
breaker.
(D) None of the above.
120. In a balance 3 φ , 4 wire AC system, the phase sequence is RYB. If the voltage of
R phase is. 230 < 0° V, then for Y phase
(A) 230 < 0 V
(B) 230 < 60° V
(C) 230 < 90°V
(D) 230 < 120° V.
121. The relation between traveling voltage wave and current wave is
(A) e = i (L/C) 1/2
(B) e = i (C/L) 1/2
(C) e = i (iL/C) 1/2
(D) (L/iC) 1/2
123. The protection against direct lightening strokes and high voltage steep waves is
provided by
(A) earthing of neutral
(B) lightening arresters
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(C) ground wires
(D) lightening arresters and ground wires.
127. A 10 MVA generator has power factor 0.866 lagging. The reactive power
produced will be
(A) 10 MVA
(B) 8 MVA
(C) 5 MVA
(D) 1.34 MVA
130. If K is the volume of conductor material required for 2 wire dc system with one
conductor earthed, then the volume of cable conductor material required for transmission of
same power in single phase 3 wire system is (A) K/3 cos φ
(B) 5K cos2φ
(C) K/ 5 cos2φ
(D) 5K/ 8 cos2φ
136. For increasing the capacity of a transmission line to transmit power which of the
following must be decreased ?
(A) Voltage
(B) Capacitance
(C) Line inductance
(D) All of the above.
137. In terms of constants A, B, C and D for short transmission lines, which of the
following relation is valid ?
(A) A = B = 1
(B) B = D = 0
(C) A = C = 1
(D) C=0.
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(C) Power loss due to corona
(D) All of the above.
139. The ratio of capacitance from line to line capacitance from line to neutral is nearly
(A)1/4
(B) 1/2
(C) 1
(D) 2.
142. The sag of the conductors of a transmission line is 1.5 m when the span is 100 m.
Now if the height of supporting towers is increased by 20%, the sag will
(A) increase by 20%
(B) increase by 10%
(C) reduced by 20%
(D) remain unchanged.
143. ACSR conductor having 7 steel stands surrounded by 25 aluminum conductor will
be specified as
(A) 7/25
(B) 7/32
(C) 25/7
(D) 25/32.
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145. Which of the following relationships is not valid for short transmission lines ?
(A) B = Z = C
(B) A = D = 1
(C) Is = Ir
(D) None of the above.
146. In order to improve the steady state stability of an overhead transmission lines,
which of the following methods can be adopted
(A) Reducing impedance between the stations
(B) Adopting quick response excitation systems
(C) Using series capacitors to make X = (3 R)1/2
(D) Any of the above.
149. In case line to line fault occurs, the short circuit current of an alternator will
.depend on its
(A) Synchronous reactance
(B) Transient reactance
(C) Short circuit resistance
(D) All of the above.
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(C) tubes
(D) any of the above.
155. Which type of copper wire will have highest tensile strength ?
(A) Soft drawn
(B) Medium drawn
(C) Hard drawn.
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(B) so that arcing faults to earth would not set up dangerously high voltage on healthy
phases
(C) so that inductive interference between power and communication circuits can be
controlled
(D) for all above reasons.
164. The shape of heat rate (HR) versus power (P) curve for a power station will be as
shown in
(A) figure A
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(B) figure B
(C) figure C
(D) figure D
165. The reflection coefficient for the voltage wave in case of overhead lines is given
by
(A) (RL - R0 )/ (RL+ R0)
(B) (RL + R0 )/ (RL- R0)
(C) (RL + R0 )/ (RL+ R0)
(D) (RL R0 )/ (RL- R0)
167. For overhead transmission line when the conductors are supported between two
supports, the variation of tension T will temperature is represented by
(A) Curve A
(B) Curve B
(C) Curve C
(D) Curve D.
168. If the voltage across the units in a two unit suspension insulator is 60% and 40%
respectively of the line voltage, the. ratio of capacitance of the insulator to that of its
capacitance to earth will be
(A) 0.5
(B) 0.50
(C) 0.65
(D) 0.75
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169. In the analysis of short transmission lines which of the following is neglected ?
(A) I2 R loss
(B) Shunt admittance
(C) Series impedance
(D) All of the above.
170. In medium transmission lines the shunt capacitance is taken into account in
(A) Tee method
(B) Pie method
(C) Steinmetz method
(D) all of the above.
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