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(Interview Questions - Technical)

1.While designing the sub transmission substation the tapping component needed at?
Answer: For the sub transmission level, there is no tapping at various level does not take place. For
this a feeder is used.
2. Radial system used at?
Answer: A radial system is used for the medium requirement of loading and a medium dense
population as it becomes easier to install and operate.
3. Which distribution system is more reliable.
Answer: A parallel distribution system has two end feeding and an alternative of parallel line, so in
case there is a fault, the isolator can isolate the faulty part and let the healthy system operate.
4. A 2-wire dc system where mid-point is earthed, having resistance of 20 ohms, with a power
transmitted of 5 MW at the voltage level of 440 kV. The power loss of the distribution system will
be?
Answer: I = P/V = 5000000/440000 = 11.36 A
Power loss = 2I2*R = 2* 11.362*20 = 5165 W.
5. A 2-wire dc system where mid-point is unearthed, having resistance of 20 ohms, with a power
transmitted of 5 MW at the voltage level of 440 kV. The power loss of the distribution system will
be?
Answer: I = P/V = 5000000/440000 = 11.36 A
Power loss = I2*R = 2* 11.362*20 = 2583 W.
6. A DC 2-wire system with mid-point earthed having cross-sectional area of each conductor be ‘a’
and resistance ‘R1’. If the DC tow wire replaces the system, then the ratio of volume of each
conductor V1/V2 will be?
Answer: Let the power losses remain constant over the systems, then
2P2R/V2 = 2P2R1/2*V2
or, R = R1/4;
As R = lρ/a;
a1 = a/4;
 So, V1/V1 = 1/4.
7. While designing the distribution sub stations by the designer, which is used for the discrete
power tapping?
Answer: For the discrete tapping of the power the consumer level it is the distributor which is
employed at the sub stations and consumer levels.
8. A DC 2-wire system with mid-point earthed having cross-sectional area of each conductor be ‘a’
and resistance ‘R1’. If this is replaced by monopolar system, then saving of copper will be?
Answer: Let the power losses remain constant over the systems, then
2P2R/V2 = 2P2R1/V2
or, R1 = R
As R = lρ/a;
a1 = a
So, V1/V1 = a1*2l/a1 = 1/2.
9. For the single phase 2-wire system, the maximum voltage between the outer wires and earth is?
Answer: The midpoint voltage will be V/√2.
10. For the given distribution system the maximum voltage at the midpoint will be?
Answer: Vmax = V/√2 = (440/2)/√2 = 155.6 V.
11. The voltage between the two outer conductors is?
Answer: The maximum voltage levels between the two outer conductors is double the supply fed
to it and its rms is √2 V.
12. For a substation fed with 315 kV, the voltage between the two outer conductors is?
Answer: The maximum voltage levels between the two outer conductors are double the supply fed
to it and its rms is √2V.
Voltage between the two outer conductors is √2*315 kV = 445.5 kV.
13. If a 2-wire ac single phase distribution system operating at ‘P’ MW and ‘V’ kV, operating at the
power factor of 0.8, then the current in the outer wire in kA is?
Answer: I = P/(√2 V Cos Ø) = 0.88P/V.
14. If a 2-wire ac single phase distribution system operating at ‘30’ MW and ‘315’ kV, operating at
the power factor of 0.8, then the current in the outer wire in kA is?
15. For a 2-wire ac single phase distribution system operating at ‘30’ MW and ‘315’ kV, operating at
the power factor of 0.8 having 15Ω of resistance of each wire, then the copper loss at the
substation in kW will be?
Answer:

Answer: Current in the line, 

Power losses = 2*I2*R = 2*83.822*15 = 210.673 kW.
16. For a 2-wire ac single phase distribution system operating at ‘30’ MW and ‘315’ kV, operating at
the power factor of 0.8 having 15Ω of resistance of each wire, then the power received at the
consumer end will be?

Answer: Current in the line, 

Power losses = 2*I2*R = 2*83.822*15 = 210.673 kW
Power received = 30-210.67 = 29.79 MW.
17. For a 2-wire ac single phase distribution system operating at ‘P’ MW and ‘V’ kV, operating at the
power factor of 0.8. The copper losses of the system will be proportional to ___________
Answer:

18. The maximum rms voltage between one phase and ground neutral for a three phase 4-wire ac
system will be?
Answer: The maximum rms phase voltage = Vph/√2 = 313/√2 = 221.32 kV.
19. The maximum rms voltage between one phase and ground neutral for a three phase 4-wire ac
system will be?
Answer: The maximum rms phase voltage = Vph/√2 = 420/√(2*3) = 221.32 kV.
20. For the circuit diagram as depicted in the figure, the current per phase under balanced
condition with a consumer end load of 90 kW, 414V operating at a power factor of 0.65 is?
Answer: Current per phase in the line, I = P/(√2 V/√3 CosØ) = 90000/(√2*414/√3*0.65) = 157.66 A.
21. For an ac three-phase four wire system, having a voltage of 415V, with load of 120 kW and
resistance of 0.05Ω at power factor of 0.75. The incurred copper losses of the system is ____
Answer: Copper losses for a three-phase four wire system will be,

22. The ratio of area of cross section of the wire of a 3-phase 3-wire and that of dc 2-wire mid point
earthed system will be _________

Answer: The ratio of area of cross section of the conductor used in 3-ph 3-wire to dc 2-wire will

be   as the power factor will come into picture.

23. Distributors fed at both ends has an advantage of?
Answer:
a) continuous supply
b) fault isolation
c) being economical
d) all of the mentioned
24. Why is a ring main distribution system preferred to a radial system?
Answer: Ring main system has less voltage drop and power factor at the consumer level is not high
and supply is reliable.
25. For a given power delivered, if the working voltage of a distribution line is decreased to ‘x’
times, the cross sectional area ‘a’ of distributor line would be?
Answer: The cross-sectional area has to be increased not reduced after reducing the voltage levels.
26. For a given power delivered, if the working voltage of a distribution line is increased to ‘x’ times,
the cross sectional area ‘a’ of distributor line would?
Answer: Assuming the power at both the times remain constant.

27. The distribution feeding system of ring main system has how many feeders?
Answer: Ring main uses only one feeder.
28. A substation records a dip in the voltage received by 15%. How to overcome this issue? Answer:
A dc series motor coupled with the shunt motor has the ability to boost the voltage at its input
supply.
29. A substation records a dip in the voltage received by 15%. How to overcome this issue?
Answer: The booster need to have the low voltage and high current profile so that it can easily
boost the voltage levels at its output.
30. Why single core cables for an ac systems are not provided with armouring?
Answer: Because of the armouring of the cables leads to eddy current in the power cables adding
more to the losses.
31.  Which distribution system is most reliable?
Answer: Ring main system
32.  Which distribution system is the most economical?
Answer: Direct current system
33.  In a distribution system major cost is that of?
Answer. Distribution transformer
34.  In the design of a distributor which is the major consideration?
Answer: Voltage drop
35.  Compare area of cross section of the neutral in a 3-wire D.C. system to cross section of main
conductor?
Answer: The area of cross section of the neutral in a 3-wire D.C. system is generally one half of the
area of cross section of main conductor
36.  The effect of corona can be detected by?
Answer:   A. Presence of zone detected by odour
   B. Hissing sound
   C. Faint luminous glow of bluish colour
37.  Corona results in?
Answer: Radio interference
38.  Which of the following has least effect of corona?
   A. Atmospheric temperature
   B. Number of ions
   C. Signage and charge per ion
   D. Mean free path
Answer A. Atmospheric temperature
39.  Power loss due to Corona is not directly proportional to?
   A. Spacing between conductors
   B. Supply voltage frequency
   C. Phase-neutral voltage
   D. All of the above
Answer A. Spacing between conductors
40.  Corona is likely to occur maximum in
   A. Transmission lines
   B. Distribution lines
   C. Domestic wiring
   D. All of the above
Answer A. Transmission lines
41.  Corona is?
   A. Partial breakdown of air
   B. Complete breakdown of air
   C. Sparking between lines
   D. All of the above
Answer B. Complete breakdown of air
42.  Corona is accompanied by
   A. Violate visible discharge in darkness
   B. Hissing sound
   C. Vibration
   D. All of the above
Answer D. All of the above
43.  Corona loss increases with
   A. Decrease in conductor size and increase in supply frequency
   B. increase in both conductor size and supply frequency
   C. Decrease in both conductor size and supply frequency
   D. Increase in conductor size and decrease in supply frequency
Answer A. Crease in conductor size and increase in supply frequency
44.  Corona loss can be reduced by the use of hollow conductors because
   A. The current density is reduced
   B. The eddy current in the conductor is eliminated
   C. For a given cross-section, the radius of the conductor is increased
   D. Of better ventilation in the conductor
Answer C. For a given cross-section the radius of the conductor is increased
45.  Corona loss in a transmission line is dependent on
   A. Diameter of the conductor
   B. Material of the conductor
   C. Height of the conductor
   D. None of the above
Answer A. Diameter of the conductor
46.  Only advantage of corona is that it
   A. Produces a pleasing luminous glow
   B. Makes line current sinusoidal
   C. Works as a safety valve for surges
   D. Ozone gas is produced
Answer C. Works as a safety valve for surges
47.  The chances of occurrence of corona are maximum during
   A. Humid weather
   B. Dry weather
   C. Winter
   D. Hot summer
Answer A. Humid weather
48.  The charging current in a transmission line increases due to corona effect because corona
increases
   A. Line current
   B. effective line voltage
   C. Power loss in lines
   D. Effective conductor diameter
Answer D. Effective contactor diameter
49.  The effect of corona is
   A. Increased energy loss
   B. Increased reactance
   C. Increased inductance
   D. All of the above
Answer A. Increased energy loss
50.  Corona losses are minimised when
   A. Conductor size is reduced
   B. Smooth conductor is used
   C. Sharp points are provided in the line hardware
   D. Current density in conductor is reduced
Answer B. Smooth contactor is used
51.  Corona occurs between two transmission conductors when they
   A. Have high potential difference
   B. Are closely spaced
   C. Carry DC power
   D. Both A and B
Answer D. Both A and B
52.  In humid weathers, corona occurs at a voltage
   A. Much less then that needed in fair weather
   B. Much higher than that needed in fair weather
   C. Equal to that needed in fair weather
   D. None off the above
Answer A. Much less then that needed in fair weather
53.  Compared with a solid conductor of the same radius, corona appears on a stranded conductor
at a lower voltage, because stranding
   A. Assists ionisation
   B. Make the current flow spirally about the axis of the conductor
   C. Produces oblique sections to a plane perpendicular to a axis of the conductor
   D. Produces surfaces of smaller radius
Answer D. Produces surfaces of smaller radius
54.  The good effect of corona on overhead lines is to
   A. Increase the line carrying capacity due to conducting ionised air envelop around the conductor
   B. Increase the power factor due to corona loss
   C. Reduce the radio interference from the conductor
   D. Reduce the steepness of surge fronts
Answer D. Reduce the steepness of surge fronts
55.  Corona loss in a DC line
   A. Less than that in AC line operating at same rms voltage
   B. More than that in AC line at same rms voltage
   C. Same as in AC linear equal rms voltage
   D. None of the above
Answer A. Less than that in AC line operating at same rms voltage
Q56. What is the main type of distribution system in India?
a. Radial
b. Parallel
c. Network
d. Both (b) and (c)
ANSWER: a. Radial
Q57. Which component connects the substation to the area where power is to be distributed?
a. Distributors
b. Service mains
c. Feeders
d. All of these
ANSWER: c. Feeders
Q58. The cost of material used in a distribution circuit per kVA of the distributed power varies as
a. Square of linear dimensions of supply area.
b. Directly according to (supply area)2
c. Cube of linear dimensions of supply area.
d. None of these
ANSWER: b. Directly according to (supply area)2
Q59. Name the cable which connects the distributor to the consumer terminals.
a. Distributors
b. Service mains
c. Feeders
d. All of these
ANSWER: b. Service mains
Q60. What is the permissible limit of voltage variations allowed in the distribution systems?
a. ± 2 %
b. ± 5 %
c. ± 10 %
d. ± 6 %
ANSWER: d. ± 6 %
Q61. Where the radial systems are generally employed?
ANSWER: c. Where power is generated at low voltage and substation is located at the centre of the
load.
Q62. What is the main advantage of ring main system over radial system?
Answer: i. Voltage drop in the feeder is less.
ii. Supply is more reliable.
Q63. Where the null point of a uniformly loaded distributor feed at equal voltage at both ends lies
at?
a. Mid point
b. Either end
c. Two third distance from one end
d. One fourth distance from one end
ANSWER: a. Mid point
Q64. In a distribution system, which of the following items shares the major cost?
a. Conductors
b. Earthing systems
c. Distribution transformer
d. Insulators
ANSWER: c. Distribution transformer
Q65. Which type of distribution is preferred in residential areas?
a. Single phase, two wire.
b. Three phase, three wire
c. Three phase, four wire
d. Two phase, four wire
ANSWER: c. Three phase, four wire
Q66. In a dc 3 wire distributor using having unequal loads on the two sides
a. Both balancers operate as generators.
b. Both balancers operate as motors.
c. Balancers connected to the lightly loaded sides operate as a generator.
d. Balancers connected to the heavily loaded sides operate as a generator.
ANSWER: d. Balancers connected to the heavily loaded sides operate as a generator.
Q67. Why are the balancers fields cross connected in a three wire distribution system?
a. Equalise voltage on positive and negative outer
b. Boost the generated voltage.
c. Make both machines operate as unloaded motors.
d. All of these.
ANSWER: a. Equalise voltage on positive and negative outer
Q68. Which distribution system is energised by two or more generating stations or substations?
a. Radial systems.
b. Interconnected systems.
c. Ring main systems.
d. All of these.
ANSWER: b. Interconnected systems.
Q69. A three wire dc distribution makes available how many voltages?
a. One
b. Two
c. Three
d. Both (a) and (b)
ANSWER: c. Three
Q70. If the voltage of the system is about 230 V, then what would be the highest and the lowest
permissible voltage?
a. 242 and 214 V
b. 240 and 210 V
c. 244 and 216 V
d. 244 and 212 V
ANSWER: c. 244 and 216 V
Q71. What will be the pd at point B if a pd of 300 V is maintained at a point A, for a 2 wire dc
distributor cable AB if 2 km long and supplies loads of 100A, 150A, 200A, and 50A suited at 500m,
1000m, 1600m, and 2000m from the feeding point A. Each conductor has a resistance of 0.01 Ω per
1000 m.
a. 288 V
b. 287.6 V
c. 295.36 V
d. 291.2 V
ANSWER: b. 287.6 V
Q72. What is the loss factor in a distribution system?
a. 0.3 * load factor + 0.7 (load factor)2
b. 0.5 * (load factor)
c. Load factor
d. 0.7 * load factor + 0.3 (load factor)2
ANSWER: a. 0.3 * load factor + 0.7 (load factor)2
Q73. A 2 wire dc street mains AB, 600 m long is fed from both ends at 220 V. Loads of 20 A, 40 A,
50 A and 30 A are tapped at distances 100m, 250m, 400m and 500m from the end A. If the area of
cross section of distributor is 1 cm2, what will be the minimum consumer voltage? If ? = 1.7 * 10-6
Ω cm.
a. 220 V
b. 215.69 V
c. 218.36 V
d. 222.58 V
ANSWER: b. 215.69 V
Q74. A distribution system is shown in figure with load currents as marked. The two ends of the
feeder are fed by voltage sources such that Vp = Vq = 3 V, the value of the voltage Vp for a
minimum voltage of 220 V at any point along the feeder is distribution system
a. 225.89 V
b. 222.89 V
c. 220.0 V
d. 228.58 V
ANSWER: a. 225.89 V
Q75. A uniformly loaded dc distributor is fed at both ends with equal voltages. In comparison to a
similar distributor fed at one end only, what will be the maximum voltage drop?
a. One fourth
b. Half
c. One third
d. One sixth
ANSWER: a. One fourth
Q76. A uniformly loaded dc distributor is fed at both ends with equal voltages. In comparison to a
similar distributor fed at one end only, what will be the drop at the midpoint be?
a. One fourth
b. Half
c. One third
d. One sixth
ANSWER: c. One third
Q77. Installation of capacitors at suitable locations and of optimum size in a distribution system
results in
i. Improved voltage regulation.
ii. Reduction in distribution power losses.
iii. Reduction of kVA rating of distribution transformers.
Which among the following is/are the correct codes?
a. i only
b. i and ii only
c. all of these
d. iii only
ANSWER: c. all of these
Q78. What are boosters?
a. Is a high voltage and low circuit machine.
b. Is a series wound dc generator driven by dc shunt motor
c. Is a low voltage and high current generator operating on straight or linear portion of its voltage
current characteristics
d. Both (b) and (c).
ANSWER: d. Both (b) and (c)
Q79. Why are the boosters inserted in the circuit?
a. Reduce current.
b. Increase current.
c. Reduce voltage drop.
d. Compensate for voltage drop.
ANSWER: d. Compensate for voltage drop.
Q80. Why are the floating neutral in a three phase supply considered undesirable?
a. High voltage across the load.
b. Low voltage across the load.
c. Unequal line voltages across the load.
d. None of above
ANSWER: c. Unequal line voltages across the load.
Q81. A 300m ring distributor has loads as shown in the fig. The distances are in metres. The
resistance of each conductor is 0.2 W per 1000 metres and loads are tapped off at B, C, D. If the
distributor is fed at A at 240 V, what will be the voltage at B?
a. 220.6 V
b. 236.9 V
c. 240.6 V
d. 235.97 V
ANSWER: b. 236.9 V
Q82. For purely domestic loads which type of distribution is employed?
a. Single phase two wire.
b. 3 phase 3 wire
c. 3 phase 4 wire
d. None of these
ANSWER: a. Single phase two wire.
Q83. Which type of loads use 3 phase 4 wire ac system of distribution?
a. Balanced
b. Unbalanced
c. Both (a) and (b)
d. None of these.
ANSWER: b. Unbalanced
Q84. In a balanced 3 phase, 4 wire ac system the phase sequence is RYB. If the voltage of R phase =
230 ∠ 0° volts, then what will be the B phase?
a. 230 ∠ - 120°
b. 230 ∠ - 90°
c. 230 ∠ - 90°
d. 230 ∠ - 120°
ANSWER: d. 230∠ - 120°
Q85. What are ground detectors?
a. Used for detecting earth faults for all cables.
b. Used for detecting ground faults for underground cables.
c. Used for detecting all types of fault in a underground cables.
d. None of these.
ANSWER: b. Used for detecting ground faults for underground cables.
Q86. A single phase AC distributor supplies two single phase loads as shown. What is the voltage
drop from A to C?
a. 4.5 V
b. 30 V
c. 31.5 V
d. 20 V
ANSWER: c. 31.5 V
Q87. An industrial consumer has a load pattern of 2000 kW, 0.8 lag for 12 hours and 1000 kW UPF
for 12 hours. What is its load factor?
a. 10.5
b. 0.75
c. 0.6
d. 2.0
ANSWER: b. 0.75
Q88. The generating voltage and frequency in India is about?
a. 11 kV and 60 Hz
b. 11 kV and 50 Hz
c. 220 kV and 60 Hz
d. 220 kV and 50 Hz
ANSWER: b. 11 kV and 50 Hz
Q89. Which type of system is generally adopted for the generation and transmission of electrical
power?
a. 3 phase 4 wire
b. 2 phase 3 wire
c. 3 phase 3 wire
d. None of these
ANSWER: c. 3 phase 3 wire
Q90. The rated voltage of a 3 phase power system is given by
a. rms peak voltage
b. Peak phase voltage.
c. rms line to line voltage
d. Peak line to line voltage.
ANSWER: c. rms line to line voltage
Q91. Which of these systems uses the 3 phase 4 wire system?
a. Primary distribution
b. Secondary distribution
c. Primary transmission.
d. Secondary transmission.
ANSWER: b. Secondary distribution
Q92. With the same maximum voltage to earth, which among the following ac systems with 0.8 pf
will need more copper compared to 2 wire system?
a. Single phase, 2 wire
b. Single phase, 3 wire
c. Three phase, 3 wire
d. Three phase, 4 wire
ANSWER: d. Three phase, 4 wire
Q93. Assertion (A): 3 wire dc distribution system is preferred over 2 wire dc distribution system.
Reason (R): the 3 wire dc system of distribution is more safe.
a. Both A and R are true and R is the correct Answer of A
b. Both A and R are true and R is not the Answer of A
c. A is true but R is false
d. A is false but R is true.
ANSWER: A is true but R is false
Q94. Assertion (A): Transmission of electrical power by dc is economical than that with ac.
Reason (R): In case of dc transmission, there is no charging current which contributes to the
continuous load, even on no load.
a. Both A and R are true and R is the correct Answer of A
b. Both A and R are true and R is not the Answer of A
c. A is true but R is false
d. A is false but R is true.
ANSWER: b. Both A and R are true and R is not the Answer of A
Q95. In transmission system, the weight of copper used is proportional to
a. Square of voltage
b. Voltage.
c. 1/ (square of voltage)
d. 1/ voltage
ANSWER: c. 1/ (square of voltage)
Q96. Greater the power factor the ________________ is the volume of copper required.
a. Greater
b. Smaller
c. Both are equal.
d. Depending of the level of transmission.
ANSWER: b. Smaller
Q97. Line efficiency increases for ___________________ transmission voltages.
a. Higher.
b. Lower.
c. Both (a) and (b)
d. None of these.
ANSWER: a. Higher.
Q98. The most important disadvantage of using the high voltage for transmission is
a. The increased cost of insulating the conductors.
b. The increased cost of transformers, switchgear and the other terminal apparatus.
c. Both (a) and (b).
d. There is a reduction in the corona loss.
ANSWER: c. Both (a) and (b).
Q99. The most suitable practical value of primary distribution is?
a. 66 kV
b. 6.6 kV
c. 230 V/ 400 V
d. 22 kV
ANSWER: b. 6.6 kV
Q100. What is the main drawback of overhead system over underground system?
a. Surge problem
b. High initial cost.
c. Higher charging current.
d. Underground system is more flexible than overhead system.
ANSWER: a. Surge problem
Q101. For the same conductor length, same amount of power, same losses and maximum voltage
to earth, which system requires minimum conductor area?
a. 3 wire ac
b. 2 wire ac.
c. 2 wire dc.
d. Single phase.
ANSWER: a. 3 wire ac
Q102. What is the highest possible transmission voltage in India?
a. 675 kV
b. 765 kV
c. 132 kV
d. 440 kV
ANSWER: b. 765 kV
Q103. What is the main reason for using the high voltage for the long distance power transmission?
a. Reduction in the transmission losses.
b. Reduction in the time of transmission.
c. Increase in system reliability.
d. None of these.
ANSWER: a. Reduction in the transmission losses.
Q104. The volume of copper required in case of three wire two phase ac systems is how many
times to that of two wired dc system?
a. 2/cos2φ
b. 1/2 cos2φ
c. 1.457/ cos2φ
d. 6/1.457 cos2φ
ANSWER: c. 1.457/ cos2φ
Q105. The volume of copper required in case of four wire two phase ac systems is how many times
to that of two wired dc system?
a. 2/cos2φ
b. 1/2 cos2φ
c. 1.457/ cos2φ
d. 6/1.457 cos2φ
ANSWER: b. 1/2 cos2φ
Q106. By increasing the transmission voltage double of its original value, the same power can be
despatched keeping the line losses
a. Equal to its original value.
b. Half of its original value.
c. Double the original value.
d. One - fourth of the original value.
ANSWER: d. One - fourth of the original value.
Q107. Which among these is the fundamental economical principle which influences the design of
transmission lines?
a. Economic choice of conductor size.
b. Economic choice of transmission voltage.
c. Both (a) and (b)
d. Economic choice of transmission line length.
ANSWER: c. Both (a) and (b)
Q108. The most economical area of conductor is that for which the total annual cost of
transmission line is minimum. Which law states this?
a. Lenz’s law
b. Kelvin’s law
c. Faraday’s law
d. Ohm’s law
ANSWER: b. Kelvin’s law
Q109. The account of interest and depreciation on the capital cost of complete installation of
transmission line is denoted by which factor?
a. Annual charge on capital outlay
b. Annual cost of energy wasted.
c. Both (a) and (b).
d. Neither of these.
ANSWER: a. Annual charge on capital outlay
Q110. The annual charge is given by
a. P1 + P2 / a
b. (P1 + P2) * a
c. P1 + P2 * a
d. P1 * a + P2
ANSWER: c. P1 + P2 * a
Q111. The annual cost of energy wasted is given by
a. P1 / a
b. P2 * a
c. P2 / a
d. P3 / a
ANSWER: d. P3 / a
Q112. In the following graph what does the straight line represent?
a. Relation between annual charge and the area of cross section.
b. Relation between annual cost of energy wasted and area of cross section.
c. Both (a) and (b).
d. None of these.
ANSWER: a. Relation between annual charge and the area of cross section.
Q113. In the above graph what does curve 2 represent?
a. Relation between annual charge and the area of cross section.
b. Relation between annual cost of energy wasted and area of cross section.
c. Both (a) and (b).
d. None of these.
ANSWER: b. Relation between annual cost of energy wasted and area of cross section.
Q114. What does the point P refer to?
a. Most economical power transmission.
b. Most economical area of cross section.
c. Both (a) and (b).
d. Most ideal point of transmission.
ANSWER: b. Most economical area of cross section.
Q115. Which among these is not the component of over head transmission lines?
a. Conductors
b. Cross arms
c. Danger plates
d. Transformers
ANSWER: d. Transformers
Q116. Which among these properties is not suited for the conductor material?
a. High electrical conductivity.
b. High specific gravity.
c. Lower cost.
d. High tensile strength.
ANSWER: b. High specific gravity.
Q117. What is the empirical formula to calculate the number of strands?
a. 3n (n+2n) + 2
b. 3n (n+1) + 2
c. 3n (n+1) + 1
d. 3n (3+ 3n) + 1
ANSWER: c. 3n (n+1) + 1
Q118. The most ideal material for the over head conductor is copper. What are the advantages of
this?
a. Smaller cross sectional area.
b. Area offered by the wind loads is reduced.
c. The price of copper is less.
d. Both (a) and (b).
ANSWER: d. Both (a) and (b).
Q119. Which among the following properties has got a higher value for aluminium in comparison to
that of copper?
a. Electrical resistivity.
b. Melting point.
c. Thermal conductivity.
d. Specific gravity.
ANSWER: a. Electrical resistivity.
Q120. Why are galvanised steel conductors not suitable for transmitting large power over long
distance?
a. Poor conductivity.
b. High resistance of steel.
c. More power loss.
d. Both (a) and (b).
ANSWER: d. Both (a) and (b).
Q121. Why are the conductors used for higher voltage transmission stranded?
a. Ease of handling.
b. Cheaper cost.
c. Reduced resistivity.
d. Increase in tensile strength.
ANSWER: a. Ease of handling.
Q122. Which material is used for the manufacture of ground wire?
a. Aluminium.
b. Galvanised steel.
c. Cast iron.
d. Stainless steel.
ANSWER: b. Galvanised steel.
Q123. The following materials of line conductor are given.
i. Hard drawn copper.
ii. Cadmium copper.
iii. Aluminium.
iv. Galvanised steel.
What is the correct series in descending order of their electrical conductivities?
a. i, ii, iv, iii.
b. ii, i, iv, iii.
c. ii, i, iii, iv.
d. i, ii, iii, iv.
ANSWER: d. i, ii, iii, iv.
Q124. When steel is reinforced what happens to the composite conductor?
a. 35 % more compared with equivalent weight of copper.
b. 25 % more compared with equivalent weight of copper.
c. 25 % less compared with equivalent weight of copper.
d. 35 % less compared with equivalent weight of copper.
ANSWER: c. 25 % less compared with equivalent weight of copper.
Q125. Why is A.C.S.R conductor used as the replacement or substitute for copper?
a. Higher current carrying capacity.
b. Economy.
c. Being less weight.
d. Higher tensile strength.
ANSWER: b. Economy.
Q126. What is the function of steel wire in A.C.S.R conductors?
a. Compensate for skin effect.
b. Takes care of surges.
c. Reduced capacitance and inductance.
d. Provide additional mechanical strength.
ANSWER: d. Provide additional mechanical strength.
127. Why grease is put between steel and aluminium conductors?
a. To reduce the corrosion by electrolytic action.
b. To reduce friction between the strand.
c. To eliminate the air gaps.
d. To reduce the leakage of current.
ANSWER: a. To reduce the corrosion by electrolytic action.
Q128. What is the general ratio of the cross sectional area of the two metals used in the A.C.S.R
conductors?
a. 1 : 8
b. 1 : 4
c. 4 : 3
d. 2 : 1
ANSWER: b. 1 : 4
Q129. Assertion (A): The maximum operating temperature of overhead line conductors made of
aluminium or copper is restricted to 75 °C.
Reason (R): conductors beyond this limit may shatter the insulator.
a. Both A and R are true and R is the correct Answer of A
b. Both A and R are true and R is not the Answer of A
c. A is true but R is false
d. A is false but R is true.
ANSWER: c. A is true but R is false
Q130. For high voltage transmission lines, why are conductors suspended from towers?
a. Increase the clearance from ground.
b. Reduce clearance from ground.
c. Take care of increase in length.
d. Reduce the environmental effects.
ANSWER: a. Increase the clearance from ground.
Q131. In India, which types of poles are commonly used for distribution?
a. Wooden poles.
b. RCC poles.
c. Steel poles.
d. Both (b) and (c)
ANSWER: d. Both (b) and (c)
Q132. Which among these are the properties for the line supports?
a. Higher mechanical strength.
b. Light in weight.
c. Easy accessibility of conductors for maintenance.
d. All of these.
ANSWER: d. All of these.
Q133. What is the maximum permissible limit of voltage for the line supports?
a. 30 kV
b. 20 kV
c. 11 kV
d. 44 kV
ANSWER: b. 20 kV
Q134. To prevent rotting oil the wooden poles which oil is impregnated to it?
a. Kerosene oil.
b. Mineral oil.
c. Creosote oil.
d. All the above.
ANSWER: c. Creosote oil.
Q135. Steel poles are painted so as to prevent it from
a. Corrosion.
b. Borer.
c. Termites.
d. All of these.
ANSWER: a. Corrosion.
Q136. Which among these is not a type of steel poles?
a. Rail poles.
b. Tubular poles.
c. Rolled steel joints.
d. None of these.
ANSWER: d. None of these.
Q137. What is the usual span of the RCC poles?
a. 250 – 400 m.
b. 80 – 150 m.
c. 50 – 105 m.
d. 10 – 75 m.
ANSWER: b. 80 – 150 m.
Q138. What is the main purpose for guy wire?
a. Supports the pole.
b. Protects against the surges.
c. Provides emergency earth route.
d. All of these.
ANSWER: a. Supports the pole.
Q139. Sag depends on which factor?
a. Span length.
b. Weight of the conductors.
c. Tension in the conductors.
d. All of the above.
ANSWER: d. All of the above.
Q140. What is the shape that is attained by the conductors if suspended from the same height?
a. Parabola.
b. Catenary.
c. Semi circle
d. None of these.
ANSWER: b. Catenary.
Q141. Conductor sag should be kept
a. Minimum
b. Maximum.
c. Zero.
d. None of these.
ANSWER: a. Minimum
Q142. What is the minimum safety factor in respect of the conductor tension?
a. 1
b. 3
c. 2
d. 1.5
ANSWER: c. 2
Q143. A 132 kV transmission line, with the weight of conductor = 680 kg/km, length of span = 260
m, ultimate strength = 3100 kg, safety factor =2. Calculate the height above ground at which the
conductor should be supported. Ground clearance required is 10 m.
a. 10.7 m
b. 13.7 m
c. 20.83 m
d. 18.75 m
ANSWER: b. 13.7 m
Q144. Sag is directly proportional to the square of span.
a. True
b. False.
ANSWER: a. True
Q145. The maximum tension in a section of overhead line conductor between two supports of
unequal height occurs at
a. The higher support.
b. The lower support.
c. Midpoint of the conductors.
d. None of these.
ANSWER: a. The higher support.
Q146. Safety factor is the ratio of
a. Working stress to breaking stress.
b. Breaking stress to working stress.
c. 1 / breaking stress.
d. 1 / working stress.
ANSWER: b. Breaking stress to working stress.
Q147. What is the effect of temperature rise on the over head lines?
a. Increase the sag and decrease the tension.
b. Decrease the sag and increase the tension.
c. Both increases.
d. Both decreases.
ANSWER: a. Increase the sag and decrease the tension.
Q148. A transmission line has a span of 250 metres between the line supports. The conductors has
a cross sectional area of 1.29 cm2 and weighs 1170 kg/km and has a breaking stress of 4218
kg/cm2. Calculate the sag and vertical sag with a safety factor of 5, with a wind pressure of 122 kg
per square metre of the projected area.
a. 14 and 5.37
b. 16 and 8.39
c. 14 and 8.39
d. 15 and 5.37
ANSWER: c. 14 and 8.39
Q 149. By which of the following method electric power may be transmitted from one location to
another location?
a) UnderGround System
b) Overhead system
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None of the above
Answer 3. Both 1 & 2
Answer: Electrical power is generally transmitted by two methods i.e underground transmission
and overhead transmission
Q 150. Which of the following transmission line have more initial cost?
a) Overhead Transmission
b) Underground transmission
c) Both have almost the same initial cost
d) None of the above
Answer 2. Underground Transmission line