Answer :
Power plant having maximum demand more than the installed rated capacity will have utilisation factor more than unity.
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Mar 20, 2018
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anonymous
Description : Power station having Load factor = 70%, capacity factor = 50%, used factor = 60%, maximum demand = 20MW then annual energy production is (1) 122.8 GWh (2) 198.55 GWh (3) 128.2 GWh (4) 188.82 GWh
Answer :
Power station having Load factor = 70%, capacity factor = 50%, used factor = 60%, maximum demand = 20MW then annual energy production is 122.8 GWh
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Apr 29, 2018
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anonymous
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In a distribution system, in order to improve power factor, the synchronous capacitors are installed at the receiving end.
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Mar 20, 2018
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anonymous
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Load factor of a power station is generally less than unity.
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Mar 20, 2018
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anonymous
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Load factor of a power station is defined as average load/maximum demand.
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Mar 20, 2018
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anonymous
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The primary reason for low power factor is supply system is due to installation of induction motors.
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Mar 20, 2018
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anonymous
Description : What is the maximum value of power factor?
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1 is the maximum value of power factor.
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Mar 19, 2018
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anonymous
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An induction motor has relatively high power factor at near full load.
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Mar 20, 2018
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anonymous
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In an interconnected system, the diversity factor of the whole system increases.
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Mar 20, 2018
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anonymous
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Diversity factor has direct effect on the fixed cost of unit generated.
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Mar 20, 2018
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anonymous
Description : Power factor of the system is kept high?
Answer :
Power factor of the system is kept high to reduce line losses, to maximise the utilization of the capacities of generators, lines and transformers, to reduce voltage regulation of the line.
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Mar 25, 2018
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anonymous
Description : What is the advantage of high power factor?
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Reduced copper losses Smaller conductor size Improve voltage regulation Increase system capability Less energy bill
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Mar 10, 2018
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anonymous
Description : The knowledge of diversity factor helps in computing (1) Plant capacity (2) Average load (3) Units (kWh) generated (4) Peak demand
Answer :
The knowledge of diversity factor helps in computing Plant capacity
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Apr 30, 2018
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anonymous
Description : The following formula is correct: (A) Diversity factor =1 / Coincidence Factor (B) Diversity factor =1 x Coincidence Factor (C) Diversity factor =1 - Coincidence Factor (D) All of the above
Answer :
The following formula is correct: (A) Diversity factor =1 / Coincidence Factor (B) Diversity factor =1 x Coincidence Factor (C) Diversity factor =1 - Coincidence Factor (D) All of the above
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May 8, 2018
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anonymous
Answer :
In a power plant if the maximum demand on the plant is equal to the plant capacity, then plant reserve capacity will be zero.
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Mar 20, 2018
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anonymous
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High load factor indicates total plant capacity is utilised for most of the time.
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Mar 20, 2018
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anonymous
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When a D.C. series motor is connected to A.C. supply, the power factor will be low because of high inductance of field and armature circuits.
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Mar 20, 2018
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anonymous
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For measurement of inductance having high value, we should use Hay's bridge.
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Mar 21, 2018
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anonymous
Answer :
The value of starting capacitor of a fractional horse power motor will be 300 uF .
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Mar 20, 2018
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anonymous
Description : State the types of radioactive waste generated in a nuclear power station. Explain the methods employed for their disposal.
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Types of radioactive waste: The waste produced in nuclear power plant is in the form of solid, liquid & gases, 1. Solid Waste Disposal:- Solid wastes removed from the reactor are very ... are measured. If it is safe then released to atmosphere at high level through large height chimney.
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Sep 8, 2018
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anonymous
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For a consumer the most economical power factor is generally 0.95 lagging .
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Mar 20, 2018
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anonymous
Description : State any four factors governing Selection of site for thermal power station.
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Following Factors are to be considered:- 1. It should locate near coal mine. 2. Sufficient quantity of water should be available. 3. Sufficient large space should be available. 4. It should be located ... laws of the land and the town planning. 14. The interests of national defense must be served.
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Sep 7, 2018
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anonymous
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For the protection of power station buildings against direct strokes the requirements are interception, conduction and dissipation.
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Mar 20, 2018
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anonymous
Description : A capacitor-start single phase induction motor is switched on to supply with its capacitor replaced by an inductor of equivalent reactance value. It will?
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A capacitor-start single phase induction motor is switched on to supply with its capacitor replaced by an inductor of equivalent reactance value. It will not start at all.
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Mar 20, 2018
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anonymous
Description : Classify condensers used in thermal power station. Explain each type in brief.
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Types of condenser: Classification: 1. Jet Condenser (Mixing Type) 2. Surface condenser (non Mixing type) Explanation:- 1. Jet Condenser (Mixing Type) In Jet condenser the steam ... there in no direct contact between the steam and cooling water. This condensate is reused in boiler.
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Aug 2, 2019
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anonymous
Description : State the function of cooling tower and condenser in thermal power station.
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1. Condenser: Function of condenser is to convert exhaust steam again into water by reducing its temperature with the help of cold water. Also it reduces back pressure of steam turbine 2 ... tower : The function of cooling tower is to reduce the temperature of water coming from condenser.
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Sep 8, 2018
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anonymous
Description : State the purpose of surge tank and spill way in hydroelectric power station.
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Surge tank :- A surge tank is the small reservoir or tank. It is open at the top. It is installed near Vale house of turbine. It avoids water hammer effect when load on turbine reduces. (It ... ; during floods etc. In this way spill way avoids damage of dam due to excess pressure of water.
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Sep 8, 2018
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anonymous
Answer :
Overhead lines for power supply to tramcars are at a minimum height of 10 m.
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Mar 22, 2018
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anonymous
Description : Can a synchronous condenser improve power factor?
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Yes, synchronous condenser can improve power factor.
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Mar 19, 2018
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anonymous
Description : State the function of following components of a nuclear power station: i) Moderator ii) Shielding iii) Control rod iv) Coolant
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i) Function of Moderator :- Moderator is to moderate or reduce the speed of fast neutron to help the fission process. ii) Function of sheilding : Shielding is to protect environment, ... from reactor core and transfer it in heat exchanger for producing steam at high pressure and temperature.
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Sep 8, 2018
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anonymous
Description : State the functions of fuel system and exhaust system of a diesel power station.
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Fuel system: It supplies fuel to engine for combustion purpose. It consists of Fuel Pump: - It supplies fuel to engine for combustion purpose. Strainer: - Are provided to remove suspended impurities and ... most of the noise. Chimney:- To exhaust gases in the atmosphere as high as possible.
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Sep 8, 2018
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anonymous
Description : Compare the Nuclear power station with Hydro power station.
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SR. No. Points Nuclear Power plant Hydro Power station 1 Site/ Location Where there is ample supply of water is available, away from thickly populated areas to avoid radioactive ... Field Application As base load Used as base load during as well as peak load
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Aug 2, 2019
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anonymous
Description : Explain the working of Hydro power station with schematic layout.
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Working of Hydro- Electric Power Plant: Water stored at high level by constructing dam across river. This stored water has potential energy. This stored water is passed to run the water ... energy and Alternator is coupled to water turbine which converts mechanical energy into electrical energy.
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Aug 2, 2019
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anonymous
Description : "Efficiency of thermal power station is low". — Justify.
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Justification: Efficiency of thermal power station is low":- Overall efficiency of T.P.P depends upon efficiency of boiler, turbine and alternator. The heat produced due to combustion of coal ... losses in thermal power plant is 71%, So efficiency of thermal power plant is less about 29%
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Aug 2, 2019
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anonymous
Description : Applications of Diesel power station
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Applications of Diesel Power Station: 1. It can be used as a standby (emergency) power plant to maintain continuity of supply. (Incase failure of main supply like hospital, Telephone exchange Radio ... 10. Diesel plants are widely used for generating power ranging from 100 to 5,000 H.P.
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Aug 2, 2019
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anonymous
Description : List out main components of Diesel power station.
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Main components of Diesel power station: 1) Diesel Engine 2) Engine Air intake system 3) Engine Fuel System 4) Engine Exhaust system 5) Engine cooling system 6) Engine Lubricating system 7) Engine Starting system 8) Diesel Engine Generator (Alternator)
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Aug 2, 2019
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anonymous
Description : "Hydro electric power station are not perennial power station". Justify.
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Justification: The water utilized by the hydro power plants comes mostly from storage dams/reservoirs which get filled up during the monsoon rainy season. Such reservoirs are utilized for supplying ... are important. Hence "Hydro electric power stations are not perennial power station"
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Sep 8, 2018
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anonymous
Description : List and state any four limitations of inter connected power station.
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Limitations of inter connected power station:- 1) Initial cost of infrastructure of transmission line increases as length increases. 2) Interconnection required more automation which increases cost on ... capacity. But in absence of surplus power merits of interconnection cannot be obtain.
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Sep 8, 2018
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anonymous
Description : Write down any two advantages of nuclear power station.
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Advantages of nuclear power station :- 1) Fuel required: Fuel requirment of Nuclear Power Plant is less than Thermal Power Plant. So it reduces transportation cost of fuel and space required for fuel storage ... By use of nuclear fuel.,it saves the other fossile fuels like-coal, gas, oil, etc.
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Sep 7, 2018
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anonymous
Description : What is the value of capacitance required to improve power factor from 0.7 to 0.9. Given that: Real power = 50 W Vrms of the source = 120 Frequency = 50 Hz #powerfactor
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May 17, 2020
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anonymous
Description : If the field of synchronous motor is under excited, power factor will be?
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If the field of synchronous motor is under excited, power factor will be lagging.
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Mar 18, 2018
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anonymous
Description : What is the Power Supply specification for 8085AH microprocessor? A) Single +5V supply with 10% voltage margins B) Dual +5V supply with 10% voltage margins C) Single +10V supply with 5% voltage margins D) Dual +5V supply with 5% voltage margins
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What is the Power Supply specification for 8085AH microprocessor? A) Single +5V supply with 10% voltage margins B) Dual +5V supply with 10% voltage margins C) Single +10V supply with 5% voltage margins D) Dual +5V supply with 5% voltage margins
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Jun 18, 2018
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anonymous
Description : Two 100W, 200V lamps are connected in series across a 200V supply. The total power consumed by each lamp will be in Watts
Answer :
4800
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May 8, 2018
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anonymous
Description : The time period of third harmonic of power supply frequency, in milliseconds, is (A) 20 (B) 3.33 (C) 6.66 (D) 60
Answer :
The time period of third harmonic of power supply frequency, in milliseconds, is 6.66
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Apr 28, 2018
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anonymous
Answer :
Rectifier is use in power supply to convert Alternating current (AC) to Direct Current (DC) .
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Sep 13, 2017
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anonymous
Answer :
The contacts of high voltage switches used in power system are submerged in oil. The main purpose of the oil is to extinguish the arc.
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Mar 20, 2018
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anonymous
Description : What is the value of Beta in power BJT?
Answer :
The beta value in power BJT is 5 to 10.
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Sep 20, 2017
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anonymous
Description : At which power factor alternator is said to be overexcited?
Answer :
At leading power factor alternator is said to be overexcited.
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Mar 18, 2018
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anonymous
Description : Draw the block diagram of regulated power supply, explain function of each block and draw waveforms of each stage.
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1. A step down transformer 2. A rectifier 3. A filter 4. A regulator Operation of Regulated Power Supply:- Step Down Transformer:- A step down transformer will ... regulator. A regulator will maintain the output constant even when changes at the input or any other changes occur.
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May 2, 2020
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anonymous
Description : What is need of regulated power supply?
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A regulated power supply is used to ensure that the output remains constant even if the input changes. But sometimes main supply voltage, load, and surrounding temperature keep changing and altering the ... power supply is needed that will accept an AC input and give a constant DC output.
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Sep 4, 2018
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anonymous