[amp_mcq option1=”cost of generation per unit power is increased” option2=”total plant capacity is utilised for most of the time” option3=”total plant capacity is not properly utilised for most of the time” option4=”none of the above” correct=”option2″]
Economics of power generation
32. The efficiency of a plant is of least concern when it is selected as
[amp_mcq option1=”peak load plant” option2=”casual run plant” option3=”either (A) or (B)” option4=”base load plant” correct=”option1″]
Detailed SolutionThe efficiency of a plant is of least concern when it is selected as
33. Is the reserved generating capacity available for service under emergency conditions which is not kept in operation but in working order,
[amp_mcq option1=”Hot reserve” option2=”Cold reserve” option3=”Spinning reserve” option4=”Firm power” correct=”option1″]
34. Static capacitors are rated in terms of
[amp_mcq option1=”kW” option2=”kWh” option3=”kVAR” option4=”none of the above” correct=”option3″]
35. During load shedding
[amp_mcq option1=”system power factor is changed” option2=”some loads are switched off” option3=”system voltage is reduced” option4=”system frequency is reduced Efficiency is the secondary consideration in” correct=”option2″]
36. With reference to a power station which of the following is not a fixed cost?
[amp_mcq option1=”Fuel cost” option2=”Interest on capital” option3=”Insurance charges” option4=”Depreciation” correct=”option1″]
Detailed SolutionWith reference to a power station which of the following is not a fixed cost?
37. When the demand of consumers is not met by a power plant, it will resort to which of the following ?
[amp_mcq option1=”Load shedding” option2=”Power factor improvement at the , generators” option3=”Penalising high load consumers by increasing the charges for electricity” option4=”Efficient plant operation” correct=”option1″]
38. For high value of diversity factor, a power station of given installed capacity will be in a position to supply
[amp_mcq option1=”Less number of consumers” option2=”More number of consumers” option3=”Neither (A) nor (B)” option4=”Either (A) or (B)” correct=”option2″]
39. Annual instalment towards depreciation reduces as rate of interest increases with
[amp_mcq option1=”sinking fund depreciation” option2=”straight line depreciation” option3=”reducing balances depreciation” option4=”none of the above” correct=”option3″]
Detailed SolutionAnnual instalment towards depreciation reduces as rate of interest increases with
40. In Hopknison demand rate or two parttariff the demand rate or fixed charges are
[amp_mcq option1=”dependent upon the energy consumed” option2=”dependent upon the maximum demand of the consumer” option3=”both (A) and (B)” option4=”neither (A) nor (B)” correct=”option3″]
Detailed SolutionIn Hopknison demand rate or two parttariff the demand rate or fixed charges are