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This section includes 10 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Power Systems knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
1. |
The corona loss on a particular system at 50 Hz is 1 kW/phase per km. The corona loss on the same system in case of DC transmission will be ____________ |
A. | Zero |
B. | 0.5 kW/phase/km |
C. | 0.33 kW/phase/km |
D. | 0.6 kW/phase/km |
Answer» D. 0.6 kW/phase/km | |
2. |
It is required to implement the HVDC system using the thyristors in large numbers. Why it becomes necessary to use a large number of thyristor switches? |
A. | Due to low voltage rating of thyristor switches |
B. | Due to low current rating of thyristor switches |
C. | Due to lack of response for open circuit fault |
D. | Cannot be determined |
Answer» B. Due to low current rating of thyristor switches | |
3. |
What of the below mentioned statements are incorrect as compared to the HVDC system? |
A. | Back to back connection is possible |
B. | More corona losses |
C. | Distance limitation |
D. | Extra reactive power compensation |
Answer» C. Distance limitation | |
4. |
As compared to the HVDC line, the corona and radio interference in a HVAC line are ____ |
A. | more |
B. | lesser |
C. | same |
D. | cannot be determined |
Answer» B. lesser | |
5. |
The reactive power demand of the converters in HVDC can be provided by ___________ |
A. | AC filters |
B. | Shunt Capacitors |
C. | SVC |
D. | AC Filters, Shunt Capacitors and SVC |
Answer» E. | |
6. |
(i) Low short circuit current is required in dc system (ii) Fast control of the converter switches cannot effectively control the damping of the oscillations. Choose the most appropriate. |
A. | (i) and (ii) both are true |
B. | Only (ii) is false |
C. | Only (i) is false |
D. | Both statements are false |
Answer» C. Only (i) is false | |
7. |
DC line transmission can be used to provide _______ link. |
A. | asynchronous |
B. | synchronous |
C. | lossless |
D. | none of the mentioned |
Answer» B. synchronous | |
8. |
Steady state problem is not very serious problem in dc transmission line system due to which of the following systems? |
A. | No reactive compensation |
B. | Only resistance drop |
C. | Stable voltage regulation |
D. | No reactive compensation, resistance drop, voltage regulation |
Answer» B. Only resistance drop | |
9. |
The amount of dc compensation needed by a 400 kV dc line for transmitting the data over 300 km having resistance as 5 ohms? |
A. | 400 var |
B. | 564 var |
C. | 600 VAR |
D. | None of the mentioned |
Answer» B. 564 var | |
10. |
Which of the system would require more insulation, a 400 kV ac line or 400 kV dc line? |
A. | 400 kV ac |
B. | 400 kV dc |
C. | Both will need same level of insulation |
D. | Data is insufficient to decide |
Answer» B. 400 kV dc | |