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1.

In a multistage impulse generator, for producing very high voltages, a bank of capacitors is

A. Charged in parallel and then discharged in series
B. Charged in series and then discharged in parallel
C. Charged in parallel and then discharged in parallel only
D. Charged in series and then discharged in series only
Answer» B. Charged in series and then discharged in parallel
2.

The ripple voltage for half wave rectifier is

A. Smaller than that of full wave rectifier
B. Larger than that of full wave rectifier
C. Equal to that of full wave rectifier
D. None of these
Answer» C. Equal to that of full wave rectifier
3.

For insulators and bushings of power transformers, circuit breakers and instrument transformers, the suitable materials is

A. Epoxy resin
B. Polyesters resins
C. Porcelain
D. Silicon rubber
Answer» D. Silicon rubber
4.

The Townsend mechanism explains the phenomenon of breakdown

A. Only at low pressure
B. Only at high pressure
C. Only at very high pressure
D. Only bat very low pressure
Answer» B. Only at high pressure
5.

High temperature hydrocarbons have

A. Higher boiling point and low viscosity
B. Lower boiling point and high viscosity
C. Lower boiling point and low viscosity
D. Higher boiling point and high viscosity
Answer» E.
6.

Inelastic collisions are those in which internal changes in energy take place within an atom or a molecule at the expenses of total kinetic energy of the colliding particle. Suitable example for inelastic collisions is/are

A. Ionization
B. Attachment
C. Excitation
D. All of these
Answer» E.
7.

In case of solid particles present in the liquid and in case of presence of only gas bubbles in liquids, the direction of force is towards

A. Areas of maximum stress, areas of minimum stress
B. Areas of maximum stress, areas of maximum stress
C. Areas of minimum stress, areas of maximum stress
D. Areas of minimum stress, areas of minimum stress
Answer» B. Areas of maximum stress, areas of maximum stress
8.

Which theory explains the mechanism for breakdown under different conditions?

A. Townsend theory
B. Streamer theory
C. Clump theory
D. Only (a) and (b)
Answer» E.
9.

Druyesteynian distribution applies when the ion energy is much

A. Greater than the thermal energy
B. Lesser than the thermal energy
C. Equal to the thermal energy
D. None of these
Answer» B. Lesser than the thermal energy
10.

A gas in normal state is almost a perfect

A. Conductor
B. Insulator
C. Semi-conductor
D. Dielectric
Answer» C. Semi-conductor
11.

In routine tests, the cable is tested by applying an ac voltage of

A. 2 times the rated value
B. 2.5 times the rated value
C. 3 times the rated value
D. 3.5 times the rated value
Answer» C. 3 times the rated value
12.

The liquid dielectrics contain voids or cavities within the medium or at the boundaries between the dielectric and the electrodes. The electric field strength in the voids is

A. Lower than that across the dielectric
B. Higher than that across the dielectric
C. Equal to that across the dielectric
D. None of these
Answer» C. Equal to that across the dielectric
13.

For applications in power cables, the dielectrics most commonly used is

A. Polyolefins
B. Mineral oil
C. Benzene
D. Diphenyl
Answer» B. Mineral oil
14.

Liquids dielectrics are mainly used as

A. Impregnants in high voltage cables
B. In capacitors
C. For filling up transformers
D. All of these
Answer» E.
15.

The example of artificial fibre is

A. Rayon
B. Cotton
C. Flax
D. Silk
Answer» B. Cotton
16.

According to the Bubble theory, once a bubble is formed, it will elongate in the direction of electric field under the influence of electrostatic forces. During elongation the volume of bubbles

A. Increases
B. Decreases
C. Remains constant
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
17.

According to the Stressed Oil Volume theory, the breakdown strength is

A. Directly proportional to the stressed oil volume
B. Directly proportional to the square of the stressed oil volume
C. Inversely proportional to the stressed oil volume
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
18.

In paper based laminated construction, the typical value of dielectric constant and dielectric loss factor is

A. 3.5, 0.0015
B. 2.5, 0.0020
C. 3.5, 0.0025
D. 2.5, 0.0035
Answer» D. 2.5, 0.0035
19.

Treeing phenomenon is observed in

A. Capacitors
B. Cables
C. Insulators
D. Only (a) and (b)
Answer» E.
20.

Which among the following is not an example of impregnants?

A. Mineral oil
B. Chlorinated diphenyl
C. Vegetable oils
D. None of these
Answer» E.
21.

The resin bonded paper bushings are designed to operate at a maximum radial stress of

A. 5 kV/cm
B. 10 kV/cm
C. 15 kV/cm
D. 20 kV/cm
Answer» E.
22.

For very small cavities, discharge inception voltage

A. Decreases as the cavity depth increases
B. Increases as the cavity depth increases
C. Remains unaffected as the cavity depth increases
D. None of these
Answer» B. Increases as the cavity depth increases
23.

The most commonly used insulating materials for low and medium voltage cables is

A. Polyethylene
B. Porcelain
C. PVC
D. Vulcanized rubber
Answer» D. Vulcanized rubber
24.

In large impulse generators, the spark gaps are generally

A. Sphere gaps
B. Hemispherical gaps
C. Square gaps
D. Either (a) or (b)
Answer» E.
25.

Resins and varnishes are commonly used in

A. Generators and motors
B. Cables
C. Transformers
D. Circuit breakers
Answer» B. Cables
26.

In a series RLC circuit, the wave front and wave tail times are controlled by changing the value

A. R only
B. R and L simultaneously
C. R and C simultaneously
D. L and C simultaneously
Answer» C. R and C simultaneously
27.

For producing large values of impulse currents, a number of capacitors are charged in

A. Parallel and discharged in series
B. Parallel and discharged in parallel
C. Series and discharged in series
D. Series and discharged in parallel
Answer» C. Series and discharged in series
28.

The disadvantages of resonant transformers is

A. Pure sine wave output
B. No high power arcing
C. No repeated flashovers
D. Additional variable chokes
Answer» E.
29.

The commonly used materials for HV insulation is

A. Paper-oil insulation
B. Polyester resin
C. Ceramic
D. PVC
Answer» B. Polyester resin
30.

Series capacitance voltmeters were used with cascade transformers for measuring rms values up to

A. 100 kV
B. 500 kV
C. 800 kV
D. 1000 kV
Answer» E.
31.

Insulation is necessary for the protection of equipment. Insulation is not necessary between

A. Coils and earth
B. Coils of different phases
C. Turns in a coil
D. None of these
Answer» E.
32.

At the instant of contact separation in asymmetrical tests, the dc component is

A. Equal to the ac component
B. Equal to the 50% of ac component
C. Greater than 50% of the ac component
D. Less than the 50% of the ac component
Answer» D. Less than the 50% of the ac component
33.

A Capacitance Voltage Transformer can be connected to a

A. High impedance device
B. Low impedance device
C. Relay coil
D. Only (b) and (c)
Answer» E.
34.

The temperature limit for class F insulation is

A. 105°C
B. 120°C
C. 130°C
D. 155°C
Answer» E.
35.

While performing temperature rise tests, at any part of the bushing the steady temperature rise above the ambient air temperature should not exceed

A. 20 °C
B. 25 °C
C. 35 °C
D. 45 °C
Answer» E.
36.

Formative time lag depends on the mechanism of the avalanche growth in gap. The formative time lag is usually

A. Much shorter than the statistical time lag
B. Much greater than the statistical time lag
C. Equal to the statistical time lag
D. None of these
Answer» B. Much greater than the statistical time lag
37.

Within dielectric, an electron starting from the cathode will drift towards the anode and during this motion

A. Gains energy from the field and loses during collision
B. Gains energy during both motion and collision
C. Loses energy during both motion and collision
D. Loses energy from the field and gains during collision
Answer» B. Gains energy during both motion and collision
38.

In equipments filled with liquid dielectric, heat is transferred mainly by

A. Conduction
B. Convection
C. Radiation
D. No heat transfers takes place
Answer» C. Radiation
39.

The thermal breakdown stresses are

A. Lower under ac conditions than under dc condition
B. Greater under ac condition than dc condition
C. Equal in both condition
D. None of these
Answer» B. Greater under ac condition than dc condition
40.

To protect the meter against high voltages in case the series resistance fails, the suitable protective device is

A. Paper gap
B. Neon glow tube
C. Zener diode
D. All of these
Answer» E.
41.

The voltage doubler circuit is suitable for the voltage up to

A. 2V
B. 4V
C. 6V
D. 8V
Answer» C. 6V
42.

For the high voltage conductors at high pressures, if the voltage is positive then the corona appears as a

A. Uniform bluish white sheath
B. Reddish glowing spots
C. Uniform greenish spots
D. None of these
Answer» B. Reddish glowing spots
43.

The spreading of spark channels during tracking, in the form of the branches of a tree is called

A. Bunching
B. Treeing
C. sparking
D. none of these
Answer» C. sparking
44.

A two-pulse circuit requires

A. Double the number of diodes and half of the no. of capacitors required for single-pulse circuits
B. Half of the no. of diodes and double the no. of capacitors required for single-pulse circuits
C. Double the no. of diodes and one and a half times the capacitors required for single-pulse circuits
D. One and a half times the no. of diodes and double the capacitors required for single-pulse circuits
Answer» D. One and a half times the no. of diodes and double the capacitors required for single-pulse circuits
45.

A generating voltmeter is a

A. Variable capacitor electrostatic voltage generator
B. Constant capacitor electrostatic voltage generator
C. Variable inductor electrostatic voltage generator
D. Constant inductor electrostatic voltage generator
Answer» B. Constant capacitor electrostatic voltage generator
46.

In Van de Graaff generators, the shape of high voltage electrode is nearly spherical to avoid

A. High surface field gradients
B. Corona
C. Local discharges
D. All of these
Answer» E.
47.

The accuracy of the ac field strength depends on

A. Harmonic content
B. Atmospheric conditions
C. Position of meter
D. All of these
Answer» E.
48.

For the measurement of ripple voltage in dc systems, the condition to be satisfied is

A. ωCR >> 1
B. ωCR << 1
C. ωCR = 1
D. None of these
Answer» B. ωCR << 1
49.

Insulation of dry type transformers is done using prepregs. It is manufactured by using

A. Glass fibres
B. Nomex
C. Aramide papers
D. All of these
Answer» E.
50.

The tests which is not performed under power frequency tests is

A. Partial discharge tests
B. Momentary withstand test
C. Visible discharge tests
D. Full wave withstand tests
Answer» E.