Q.1
In a distribution system, in order to improve power factor, the synchronous capacitors are installed
  • at the receiving end
  • at the sending end
  • either (A) or (B)
  • none of the above
Q.2
Which of the following is the disadvantage of a synchronous condenser ?
  • High maintenance cost
  • Continuous losses in motor
  • Noise
  • All of the above
Q.3
A synchronous condenser is virtually which of the following?
  • Induction motor
  • Under excited synchronous motor
  • Over excited synchronous motor
  • generator
Q.4
Generators for peak load plants are usually designed for maximum efficiency at
  • 25 to 50 percent full load
  • 50 to 75 percent full load
  • full load
  • 25 percent overload
Q.5
Large capacity generators are invariably
  • water cooled
  • natural air cooled
  • forced air cooled
  • hydrogen cooled
Q.6
Salvage value of the plant is always
  • positive
  • negative
  • zero
  • any of the above
Q.7
Which of the following are not repayable after a stipulated period ?
  • Shares
  • Fixed deposits
  • Cash certificates
  • Bonds
Q.8
For any type of consumer the ideal tariff is
  • two part tariff
  • three part tariff
  • block rate tariff
  • any of the above
Q.9
Which of the following is not an operating cost ?
  • Maintenance cost
  • Fuel cost
  • Salaries of high officials
  • Salaries of operating staff
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