REGULAR Paper 3 – Set A

16th NATIONAL CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION

FOR
ENERGY MANAGERS & ENERGY AUDITORS – September, 2015

PAPER – 3: Energy Efficiency in Electrical Utilities

Date: 20.09.2015Timings: 0930-1230 HRS Duration: 3 HRS Max. Marks: 150

General instructions:
o Please check that this question paper contains 8 printed pages
o Please check that this question paper contains 64 questions
o The question paper is divided into three sections
o All questions in all three sections are compulsory
o All parts of a question should be answered at one place

Section – I: OBJECTIVE TYPE Marks: 50 x 1 = 50

i) Answer all 50 questions

ii) Each question carries one mark
iii) Please hatch the appropriate oval in the OMR answer sheet with Black Pen or HB pencil

1. Which of the following is not a part of vapour compression refrigeration cycle:

a) compressor b) evaporator c) condenser d) absorber

2. Which of the following can be attributed to commercial loss in electrical distribution system

a) lengthy low voltage lines b) low load side power factor

c) faulty consumer service meters d) undersize conductors
3. Which loss in a distribution transformer is dominating; if the transformer is loaded at 68% of its rated
capacity

a) core loss b) copper loss c) hysteresis loss d) magnetic field loss

4. When evaporator temperature is reduced

a) refrigeration capacity increases b) refrigeration capacity decreases

c) specific power consumption remains same d) compressor will stop
5. What is the function of drift eliminators in cooling towers

a) maximize water and air contact b) capture water droplets escaping with air stream
c) enables entry of air to the cooling tower d) eliminates uneven distribution of water into the cooling
tower
6. Trivector meter measures three vectors representing

a) active, reactive and maximum demand b) active, power factor and apparent power
c) active, harmonics and maximum demand d) active, reactive and apparent power

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7. Time of the Day metering (TOD) is a way to

a) reduce the peak demand of the distribution company b) increase the revenue of the distribution
company
c) increase the peak demand d) increase the maximum demand in a
industry
8. The unit of specific humidity of air is:

a) grams moisture/kg of dry air b) moisture percentage in air

c) grams moisture/kg of air d) percentage
9. The purpose of inter-cooling in a multistage compressor is to

a) remove the moisture in the air b) reduce the work of compression

c) separate moisture and oil vapour d) none of the above

10. The percentage reduction in distribution loses when tail end power factor raised from 0.85 to 0.95 is

a) 10.1% b) 19.9% c)71% d)84%

11. The nomenclature T2,T5,T8 and T12 for fluorescent lamps are categorized based on

a) diameter of the tube b) length of the tube

c) both diameter and length of the tube d) power consumption
12. The inexpensive way to improving energy efficiency of a motor which operates consistently at below
40% of rated capacity is by .

a) operating in star mode b) replacing with correct sized motor

c) operating in delta mode d) none

13. The indicator of cooling tower performance is best assessed by

a) wet bulb temperature b) dry bulb temperature c) range d) approach

14. The illuminance of a lamp at one meter distance is 10 Lm/m . What will be the corresponding value at
2

0.7 meter distance

a)14.28 b) 20.41 c) 10 d) none of these

15. The fan system resistance is predominately due to

a) more bends used in the duct b) more equipments in the system

c) volume of air handled d) density of air
16. The cooling tower size is _ with the entering WBT when heat load, range and approach
are constant.

a) directly proportional b) inversely proportional c) constant d) none of above

17. The components of two part tariff structure for HT & EHT category consumers are

a) one part for capacity(or demand) drawn and second part for actual energy drawn
b) one part for actual Power Factor and second part for actual energy drawn
c) one part for capacity(or demand) drawn and second part for actual reactive energy drawn
d) one part for actual apparent energy drawn and second part for actual reactive energy drawn

18 The adsorption material used in an adsorption air dryer for compressed air is

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a) calcium chloride b) magnesium chloride c) activated alumina d) potassium chloride

19. The actual measured load of 1000 k VA transformer is 400 k VA. Find out the total transformer loss
corresponding to this load if no load loss is 1500 Watts and full load Copper Loss is 12,000 Watts

a) 1920 watts b) 1500 watts c) 3420 watt d) 13500 watts

20. The percentage imbalance when line-line voltages are 415 V, 418 V and 408 V is

a) 1.047% b) 0.32% c) 1.44% d) none of the above

21. Star – delta starter of an induction motor

a) reduces voltage by inserting resistance in rotor circuit

b) reduces voltage by inserting resistance in stator circuit
c) reduces voltage through a transformer
d) reduces the supply voltage due to change in connection configuration
22. Slip power recovery system is applicable in case of

a) squirrel cage induction motor. b) wound rotor motor c) synchronous motor d) DC shunt motor
23. Rotating magnetic field is produced in a

a) single- phase induction motor b) three- phase induction motor

c) DC series motor d) all of the above

24. Power factor is highest in case of

a) sodium vapour lamps b) mercury vapour lamps c) fluorescent lamps d) incandescent lamps

25. Power factor Improvement will result in

a) reduction in active power b) reduction in active current

c) reduction in reactive power d) all the above
26. Motor efficiency will be improved by

a) reducing the slip b) increasing the slip

c) reducing the diameter of the motor d) decreasing the length of the motor
27. Lower power factor of a DG set demands

a) lower excitation currents b) no change in excitation currents

c) higher excitation currents c) none of the above
28. L / G ratio in cooling tower is the ratio of

a) length and girth b) length and gradient of temperature

c) water mass flow rate and air mass flow rate d) water volume flow rate and air volume flow rate
29. Installing larger diameter pipe in pumping system results in

a) increase in static head b) decrease in static head

c) increase in frictional head d) decrease in frictional head
30. Installation of Variable frequency drives (VFD) allows the motor to be operated with

a) constant current b) lower start-up current c) higher voltage d)none of the

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above
31. In a no load test of a poly-phase induction motor, the measured power by the wattmeter consists of:

a) core loss b) copper loss

c) core loss, windage & friction loss d) stator copper loss, iron loss, windage & friction loss

32. In a large compressed air system, about 70% to 80% of moisture in the compressed air is removed at
the

a) air dryer b) after cooler c) air receiver d) inter cooler

33. Illuminance of a surface is expressed in

a) radians b) lux c) lumens d) LPD

34. If two identical pumps operate in series, then the combined shutoff head is

a) it does not affect head b) more than double c) doubled d) less than
35. If the speed of a reciprocating pump is reduced by 50 %, the head

a) is reduced by 50% b) is reduced by 12.5%

c) remains same d) none of the above
36. If the observed temperature in air receiver is higher than ambient air temperature the correction factor
for free air delivery will be:

a) less than one b) greater than one c) equal to one d)equal to zero

37. If the COP of a vapour compression system is 3.5 and the motor draws power of 10.8 kW at 90%
motor efficiency, the cooling effect of vapour compression system will be:

a) 34 kW b) 37.8 kW c) 0.36 kW d) none of the above

38. If EER of One Ton Split AC is 3.5, what is its power rating?

a) 1.0 k W b) 1.5 kW c) 0.8 kW d) None of the above

39. Humidification involves

a) reducing wet bulb temperature and specific humidity

b) reducing dry bulb temperature and specific humidity
c) increasing wet bulb temperature and decreasing specific humidity
d) reducing dry bulb temperature and increasing specific humidity
40. Higher COP can be achieved with .

a) lower evaporator temperature and higher condenser temperature

b) higher evaporator temperature and Lower condenser temperature
c) higher evaporator temperature and higher condenser temperature
d) lower evaporator temperature and Lower condenser temperature

41. Friction losses in a pumping system is

a) inversely proportional to flow b) inversely proportional to cube of flow

c) proportional to square of flow d) inversely proportional square of flow
42. Flow control by damper operation in fan system will

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a) increase energy consumption b) reduce energy consumption

c) reduce system resistance d) none of the above
43. Find the Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) for current for the following current readings. Current at 50
Hz fundamental frequency = 250 A, Third harmonic current = 50 A, fifth harmonic current = 35 A

a) 58 % b) 48 % c) 24% d) 34 %
44. Calculate the density of air at 11400 mmWC absolute pressure and 65 C. (Molecular weight of air:
0

28.92 kg/kg mole and Gas constant:847.84 mmWC m3/kg mole K)

a) 1.2 kg/m3 b) 1.5 kg/m3 c) 1.15 kg/m3 d) none of the above

45. A spark ignition engine is used for firing which type of fuels:

a) high speed diesel b) light diesel oil c) natural gas d) furnace oil
46. A hotel building has four floors each of 1000 m area. If the interior lighting power allowance for the
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hotel building is 43000W, the Lighting Power Density (LPD) is:

a) 10.75 b) 0.09 c) 43 d) data insufficient

47. A DG set consumes 70 litres per hour of diesel oil. If the specific fuel consumption of this DG set is
0.33 litres/ kWh at that load, then what is the kVA loading of the set at 0.8 PF?

a) 212 kVA b) 265 kVA c) 170 kVA d) none of the above

48. A company installed a 130 kVAr, 600 Volt capacitor but the power meter indicates that it is only
operating at 119 kVAr. The reason out of the following could be

a) operating at low load b) high voltage c) low voltage d) low current

49. A 50 hp motor with a full load efficiency rating of 90 percent was metered and found to be operating at
25 kW. The percent motor load is
a) 75% b) 50% c) 60% d) 25%
50. A 22 kW, 415 kV, 45A, 0.8 PF, 1475 RPM, 4 pole 3 phase induction motor operating at 420 V, 40 A
and 0.8 PF. What will be the rated efficiency

a) 85.0% b) 94.5% c) 89.9% d) 88.2%

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Section – I: OBJECTIVE TYPE

1. Which of the following is the most comfortable conditions for an office room?
DBT = Dry bulb temperature, and RH = Relative humidity

a) 20°C DBT and 80% RH

b) 26°C DBT and 100% RH
c) 15°C DBT and 30% RH
d) 25°C DBT and 55% RH
2. Energy Star Label Rating scheme for Fluorescent lamp is based on:

a) Lumens per Watt at 100, 2000 and 3500 hours of use

b) End of Lamp Life in terms of burring hours
c) Lumen depreciation at 2000 hours
d) Color Rendering Index
3. The effect of increasing the air gap in an induction motor will increase:

a) power factor
b) speed
c) capacity
d) magnetizing current
4. The formation of frost on cooling coils in a refrigerator:

a) improves C.O.P. of the system

b) increases heat transfer
c) reduces power consumption

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d) increases power consumption

5. In a refrigeration system, the expansion device is connected between the

a. Compressor and condenser

b. Condenser and receiver
c. Condenser and evaporator
d. Evaporator and compressor
6. Which of the following is wrong with respect to Color Rendering Index (CRI)?

a) The CRI is expressed in a relative scale ranging from 0 - 100

b) CRI indicates how perceived colors match actual colors
c) CRI of Sodium Vapour lamp is much higher than that of a normal Incandescent
Lamp
d) The higher the color rendering index, the less color shift or distortion occurs
7. Which of the following is wrong with reference to heat rate of a coal fired thermal power plant
?

a) Heat rate indicates the overall energy efficiency of a power plant

b) When calculating plant heat rate, the energy input to the system is GCV of the fuel
c) Lower the heat rate the better
d) 860 kCal per kWh is practically achievable
8. Installing larger diameter pipe in pumping system results in reduction in:

a) Static head
b) Dynamic head
c) Both (a) and (b)
d) None of the above
9. In electrical power system, transmission efficiency increases as

a) both voltage and power factor increase

b) both voltage and power factor decrease
c) voltage increases but power factor decreases
d) voltage decreases but power factor increases.
10. Which of the following is wrong statement with reference to LED lamps?

a) LED lamps are as energy efficient as CFL bulbs or better.

b) LED lampas are more durable than CFLs
c) LED lamps has no hazardous material like mercury
d) LED lamps are not suitable for Street Lighting purpose
11. In no load test of a poly-phase induction motor, the measured power by the wattmeter
consists of:

a) core loss
b) copper loss
c) core loss, windage & friction loss
d) stator copper loss, iron loss, windage & friction loss

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12. A 10 MVA generator has power factor 0.86 lagging. The reactive power produced will be

a) 10 MVAr
b) 8 MVAr
c) 5 MVAr
d) 1.34 MVAr.
13. The no-load loss and copper loss of a 500 kVA transformer is 900 watts and 6400 watts
respectively. What is the total loss at 50% of transformer loading?

a) 4100 watts
b) 6850 watts
c) 2500 watts
d) 3650 watts
14. Kg of moisture / kg of dry air is defined as
a) Absolute humidity
b) Relative humidity
c) Variable humidity
d) Dew Point

15. The basic function of an air dryer in a compressor is to

a) Prevent dust from entering the compressor

b) Remove moisture before the intercooler
c) Remove moisture in compressor suction
d) Remove moisture at the downstream of the after-cooler
16. The term “cooling range” in a cooling tower refers to the difference in the temperature of

a) dry bulb and wet bulb

b) hot water entering the tower and the wet bulb temperature of the surrounding air.
c) cold water leaving the tower and the wet bulb temperature of the surrounding air.
d) hot water entering the tower and the cooled water leaving the tower.
17. The distinction between fans and blowers is based on

a) impeller diameter
b) specific ratio
c) speed
d) volume delivered

18. A better indicator for cooling tower performance is

a) Heat load in tower

b) Range
c) RH of air leaving cooling tower
d) Approach
19. As per the building area method given in Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC)
compute the lighting power allowance; given that : the allowed LPD is 12 watt per square
meter and enclosed office area is 500 square meter

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a) 6 kW
b) 4.16 kW
c) 6W
d) 4.16 W
20. The power factor of a synchronous motor

a) Improves with increase in excitation and may even become leading at high
excitations
b) Decreases with increase in excitation
c) Is independent of its excitation
21. A 4 pole 50 Hz induction motor is running at 1470 rpm. What is the slip value?

a) 0.2
b) 0.02
c) 0.04
d) 0.4
22. As per Energy Conservation Building Code compute the Effective Aperture (EA); given that
Window Wall Ratio (WWR) is 0.40 and Visible Light Transmittance(VLT) is 0.25

a) 0.10
b) 0.65
c) 0.33
d) 0.15
23. Increasing the impeller diameter in a pump
a. Increases the flow
b. decreases the head
c. decreases the power
d. all of the above
24. The percentage reduction in distribution loses when tail end power factor is raised from 0.8 to
0.95 is:
a) 29% b) 15.8% c) 71% d) 84%
25.
In a Three Phase Transformer, the secondary side line current is 139.1A, and secondary
voltage is 415V. The rating of the transformer would be .
a. 50 kVA
b. 150 kVA
c. 100 kVA
d. 63 kVA

26. Power factor is highest in case of

a. Sodium vapour lamps
b. Mercury vapour lamps

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c. Tube Lights

d. Incandescent lamps

27. Shunt capacitors connection is normally adopted for:

a. Distribution Voltage improvement.
b. Power factor improvement.
c. Both a and b.
d. None of these

28. A company installed a new 100 kVAr, 415Volt capacitor but the power analyzer indicates that
it is operating at 93 kVAr. The reason could be

a. Operation is at low load

b. Higher Voltage at terminals
c. Lower voltage at terminals
d. None of the above
29. The kVA reduction by improving the power factor of a plant operating at 400 kW load from
0.85 to 0.95 is
a) 40 b) 49 c) 72 d) None of the above
30. For a supply end Voltage of 10.6 kV and receiving end Voltage of 9.8 kV, the percentage
regulation works out to:
a) 0.80 b) 8.16 c) 7.55 d) None of these.
31. Which of the following can be attributed to Commercial Loss in Electrical Distribution System?
a) Lengthy Low Voltage Lines b) Low Load side power factor
c) Faulty consumer service meters d) Undersized conductors
32. An Induction motor rated 15 kW and 90 % efficiency, at full load will:

a) Draw 15 kW b) Draw 13.5 kW c) Deliver 16.66 kW d) Deliver 15 kW

33. A 50 hp motor with a full load efficiency of 90 percent was found to be operating at 25 kW
input. The percent Motor Load is

a) 75% b) 67% c) 60% d) 25%

34. A DG set has a 300 HP engine drive and is connected to a 300 kVA alternator with 95%
efficiency. When a plant load of 290 amps at 415 Volts and 0.76 power factor is connected,
the engine loading works out to

a) 52% b) 74.51% c) 55.4 % d) None of the above

35. Which of the following devices do not produce any harmonics?
a. Electric Motors
b. Filament Lamp
c. Switch Mode power supply of laptops

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d. Electromagnetic ballasts

36. At which of the following discharge pressures, the same reciprocating air compressor will
consume maximum power

a) 3 bar b) 5 kgf/cm2 c) 90 psi d) 500 kPa

37. In a DG set, the generator is consuming 70 litre per hour diesel oil. If the specific fuel
consumption of this DG set is 0.33litres/ kWh at that load, what is the kVA loading of the
set at 0.8 PF?

a) 212 kVA b) 262.5 kVA c) 170 kVA d) None of these.

38. If EER of One Ton Split AC unit is 3.51, what is its power rating?

a) 1.0 kW
b) 1.5 kW
c) 0.8 kW
d) 2.0 kW

39. As per the Inverse Square Law of illumination what will be the illuminance at half the
distance?

a) 50% b) 4 times c) double d)No change

40. Find the air density at 35oC temperature at one atmospheric pressure. It is given that at one
atmospheric pressure the air density at 20 oC is 1.2041 kg/m3

a) 1.1455 b) 1.2657 c) 1.2024 d) none of the above

41. A spark ignition engine is used for firing which type of fuels:

a) high speed diesel

b) light diesel oil
c) natural gas
d) furnace oil
42. The blow down requirement in m3/hr of a cooling tower with evaporation rate of 16 m3/hr and
CoC of 3 is

a) 4 b) 2 c) 8 d ) 16

43. Which Loss in a Distribution Transformer is predominant if the transformer is loaded to75% of
its rated capacity?
a) core loss
b) copper loss
c) hysteresis loss
d) magnetic field loss

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44. Which of the following power plants has the highest efficiency
a. Combined cycle gas turbine
b. Diesel Engine
c. Conventional coal plants
d. Open cycle Gas Turbine
45. The voltage unbalance in three phase supply is 1.5 %. If the motor is operating at 100 oC, the
additional temperature rise in oC due to voltage unbalance is
a. 4.5 b. 9 c. 0 d none of the above
46. Which of the following cannot be controlled by automatic power factor controllers

a) KW b) voltage c) Power factor d) KiloVAr

47. The parameter used in Star labeling of air conditioner is

a. COP b. EER c. KW/TR d. EPI

48. The refrigeration load in TR when 30 m3/hr of water is cooled from a 14 o C to 6.5 o C is about

a) 74.4 b) 64.5 c) 261.6 d) none of the above

49. In a lithium bromide absorption refrigeration system

a. lithium bromide is used as a refrigerant and water as an absorbent

b. water is used as a refrigerant and lithium bromide as an absorbent

c. ammonia is used as a refrigerant and lithium bromide as an absorbent

d. none of these

50. A good DG set waste heat recovery device manufacturer will take precautions to prevent
which of the following problem while DG set is in operation

a) voltage unbalance on generator b) Excessive back pressure on engine

c) excessive steam generation d) turbulence in exhaust gases

1. An Industrial Consumer has a load pattern of 2000 kW, 0.8 lag for 12 hrs and 1000 kW unity
power factor for 12 hrs. The load factor is:

a) 0.5
b) 0.75
c) 0.6
d) 0.2

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2. Which of the following is not likely to create harmonics in an electrical system?

a) soft starters b) variable frequency drives

c) uninterrupted power supply source (UPS) d) induction motors
3. Which of the following is an example of variable torque equipment ?

a) centrifugal pump b) reciprocating compressor

c) screw compressor d) roots blower
4. A 10 HP/7.5 kW, 415 V, 14.5 A, 1460 RPM, 3 phase rated induction motor, after decoupling
from the driven equipment, was found to be drawing 3 A at no load. The current drawn by the

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motor at no load is high because of

a) faulty ammeter reading

b) very high supply frequency
c) loose motor terminal connections
d) poor power factor as the load is almost reactive
5. A 500 cfm reciprocating compressor has a loading and unloading period of 5 seconds and 20
seconds respectively during a compressed air leakage test. The air leakage in the compressed
air system would be

a) 125 cfm b) 100 cfm c) 200 cfm d) none of the above

6. The percentage reduction in distribution losses when tail end power factor is raised from 0.8 to
0.95 is .
a) 29%
b) 15.8%
c) 71%
d) none of the above

7. The correction factor for actual free air discharge in a compressor capacity test will be ---------
---, when the compressed air discharge temperature is 15 0C higher than ambient air of 40 0C.

a) 0.727 b) 0.920 c) 0.954 d) none of the above

8. If we increase the temperature of air without changing specific humidity, dew point
temperature of air will

a) increase b) decrease
c) remain constant d) can‟t say
9. Which of the following happens to air when it is cooled through evaporation process in an air
washer?

a) Humidity ratio of the air decreases.

b) Dry Bulb Temp of air decreases.
c) Dry Bulb Temp of air increases.
d) Enthalpy of outlet is air is less than enthalpy of inlet air.
10. In a vapor compression refrigeration system, the component where the refrigerant changes its
phase from vapor to liquid is

a) compressor b) condenser c) expansion valve d) evaporator

11. In a vapor compression refrigeration system, the component across which the enthalpy
remains constant
a) compressor b) condenser c) expansion valve d) evaporator

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12. If 30,000 kcal of heat is removed from a room every hour then the refrigeration tonnage will
be nearly equal to

a) 30 TR b) 15 TR c) 10 TR d) 100 TR
13. In a no load test of a 3-phase induction motor, the measured power by the wattmeter consists
of:

a) core loss
b) copper loss
c) core loss, windage & friction loss
d) stator copper loss, iron loss, windage & friction loss
14. In an engine room 15 m long, 10 m wide and 4 m high, ventilation requirement in m3/hr for 20
air changes/hr is:

a) 30 b) 3000 c) 12000 d) none of the above

15. Which among the following is one of the parameters used to classify fans, blowers &
compressors ?

a) air flow b) speed RPM c) specific ratio d) none of the above

16. The inner tube of a L-type Pitot tube facing the flow is measures in the fan system

a) static pressure b) velocity pressure

c) total pressure d) all of the above
17. A pump discharge has to be reduced from 120 m3/hr to 100 m3/hr by trimming the impeller.
What should be the percentage reduction in impeller size?

a) 83.3% b) 16.7% c) 50.0% d) 33.3%

18. Increasing the suction pipe diameter in a pumping system will

a) reduce NPSHa b) increase NPSHa

c) decrease NPSHr d) increase NPSHr
19. If the speed of a reciprocating pump is reduced by 50 %, the head

a) is reduced by 25% b) is reduced by 50%

c) is reduced by 75% d) remains same
20. If temperature of air increases, the amount of water vapor required for complete saturation will

a) Increase b) Decrease c) not change d) Can‟t say

21. Which of the following is false

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a) reduce frequent on/off operation of compressors.

b) knock out some oil and moisture
c) increase compressor efficiency
d) act as reservoir to- take care of sudden demands
22. Which among the following inlet air conditions would result in the best cooling tower
performance?

a) air with lowest wet bulb temperature and high relative humidity
b) air with lowest wet bulb temperature and low relative humidity
c) air with same dry bulb and wet bulb temperature
d) air with high dry bulb temperature and high moisture.
23. As the „approach‟ increases while other parameters remain constant, the effectiveness of a
cooling tower:

a) increases
b) remains unchanged
c) decreases
d) none of the above
24. What is the reduction in distribution loss if the current flowing through the distribution line
is reduced by 10%?

a)10% b) 81% c) 19% d) None of the above

25. Which among the following types of fans is predominantly used in cooling towers ?

a) centrifugal fan b) axial fan c) radial fan d) all the above

26. Which of the following type of lamps is most suitable for color critical applications ?

a) halogen lamps b) LED lamps

c) CFLs d) metal halide lamps
27. Which of the following factors does not affect waste heat recovery in a DG Set ?

a) DG Set loading in kW b) DG Set reactive power loading

c) operation period of DG Set d) back pressure of flue gas path

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28. The blow down requirement in m3/hr of a cooling tower for site Cycle of Concentration of 2.5
and approach of 4oC is:

a) 10
b) 0.63
c) 1.6
d) Data not sufficient to calculate

29. Which of the following is not a climate zone as per ECBC classification?

a) Hot - dry b) Warm - humid c) Cold d) Cold humid

30. COP of a single effect absorption refrigeration system is likely to be in the range of

a) 0.6 to 0.7 b) 1 to 1.2 c) 1.5 to 2 d) 3.0 to 4.0

31. Which of the following statements is not true regarding centrifugal pumps?

a) Flow is zero at shut off head

b) Maximum efficiency will be at design rated flow of the pump
c) Head decreases with increase in flow
d) Power increases with throttling
32. Which of the following is not true regarding system characteristic curve in a pumping system
with large dynamic head ?

a) System curve represents a relationship between discharge and head loss in a system
of pipes
b) System curve is dependent on the pump characteristic curve
c) The basic shape of system curve is parabolic
d) System curve will start at zero flow and zero head if there is no static lift
33. In a DG set, the generator is generating 1000 kVA, at 0.7 PF. If the specific fuel consumption
of this DG set is 0.25 lts/ kWh at that load, then how much fuel is consumed while delivering
generated power for one hour.

a) 230 litre
b) 250 litre
c) 175 litre
d) none of the above
34. The T2,T5,T8 and T12 fluorescent tube light are categorized based on

a) diameter of the tube

b) length of the tube
c) both diameter and length of the tube

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d) power consumption
35. For an air compressor with displacement of 100 CFM and system leakage of 10%, free
air delivery is .

a) 111.11 CFM
b) 90 CFM
c) 100 CFM
d) None of the above
36. The source of maximum harmonics among the following, in a plant power system is

a) 100 CFL lamps of 11 W to 25 W

b) 500 kW, 3 Phase, 415 V, 50 Hz resistance furnace
c) 5 kVA UPS for computer system
d) variable frequency drive for 225 kW motive load
37. The lamp based on high frequency electromagnetic field from outside, exciting the mercury
gas sealed in the bulb, to produce UV radiation and light is

a) Induction lamp
b) Fluorescent lamp
c) Mercury vapour lamp
d) Metal halide lamp
38. The combined power factor of a set of incandescent bulbs totaling 20 kW and two motors,
each of 20 kW with power factor of 0.80 is

a) 0.88 b) 0.90 c) 0.80 d) none of the above

39. State which of the following statements is true?

a) for a given fan operating at a constant temperature, the power input to fan increases by 4
times when the fan speed becomes double
b) for a given fan operating at a constant temperature, the power input to fan increases
by 8 times when the fan speed becomes double
c) for a given fan operating at a constant flow rate, the power input increases as the air
temperature increases
d) for a given fan operating at a constant static pressure rise, the flow rate reduces as the air
temperature increases
40. One tonne of refrigeration has the ability to remove kcal of heat in a 24-hour period.

a) 50 kcal b) 3024 kcal c) 72576 kcal d) 12000 kcal

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41. In pumping systems where static head is a high proportion of the total, the appropriate solution
is

a) install two or more pumps to operate in parallel

b) install two or more pumps to operate in series
c) install two or more pumps to operate independently
d) install variable frequency drive for the pump
42. The daily average power factor is 0.95 and the energy consumption is 2200 kWh. The average
kVARh drawn is

a) 1900 b) 2315 c) 722.5 d) None of the above

43. HVDS (High Voltage Distribution System) is preferred to

a) reduce technical loss in distribution system

b) improve voltage regulation
c) comply with regulatory mandate
d) reduce energy bill for the end consumer
44. When evaporator temperature is increased

a) refrigeration capacity decreases

b) refrigeration capacity increases
c) specific power consumption remains same
d) power consumption increases
45. Improving power factor at motor terminals in a factory will

a) increase active power

b) release distribution transformer capacity
c) reduce contract demand
d) increase motor efficiency
46. If the COP of a vapour compression system is 3.5 and the motor draws a power of 10.8 kW at
90% motor efficiency, the cooling effect of vapour compression system will be

a) 34 kW b) 37.8 kW c) 0.36 kW d) none of the above

47. A parameter that indicates adequacy of lighting for a particular application is

a) installed load efficacy

b) installed power density
c) lux

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48. Which of the following is not an example of lighting controls?

a) dimmers
b) timers
c) photosensors
d) daylight harvesting
49. Which of the following flow controls in a fan system will change the system resistance curve:

a) Inlet guide vane b) speed change with variable frequency drive

c) speed change with hydraulic coupling d) discharge damper
50. When the dew point temperature is equal to the air temperature then the relative humidity is

a) 0%
b) 50%
c) 100%
d) Unpredictable

1. Which of the following incandescent bulbs will have the least resistance ?

a) 220 V, 60 W b) 220 V, 100 W

c) 115 V, 60 W d) 115 V, 100 W

2. In a rolling mill, the loading on the transformer was 1200 kVA with the power factor of 0.86.
The plant improved the power factor to 0.98 by adding capacitors. What is the reduction
in kVA ?
a) 144 b) 147

c) 171 d) 163.3
3. A 22 kW, 415 V, 45 A, 0.8 pf, 1475 rpm, 4 pole 3 phase induction motor operating at
420 V, 40 A and 0.8 pf. What will be the motor efficiency?
a) 85.0 % b) 94.5 %

c) 89.9 % d) None of the above

4. The purpose of inter-cooling in a multistage compressor is to
a) Increase the pressure of air b) Reduce the work of compression

c) Separate moisture and oil vapour d) None of the above

5. One ton of refrigeration is not equal to .
a) 3024 kCal/hr b) 3.51 kW

c) 12000 Btu/hr d) 860 kCal/hr

6. If two identical pumps operate in series, their shut-off head is
a) Not affected b) More than double

c) Doubled d) Less than double

7. Which of the following is not a part of vapour compression refrigeration cycle ?
a) Compressor b) Evaporator

c) Condenser d) Generator
8. If the power consumed by an air conditioner compressor is 1.7 kW per ton of refrigeration, then its
energy efficiency ratio (Watt/Watt) is

a) 1.7 b) 2.1

c) 0.59 d) None of the above

9. The adsorption material used in an adsorption air dryer is

a) Calcium chloride b) Magnesium chloride

c) Activated alumina d) Potassium chloride

10. The cooling tower size is to the entering Wet Bulb Temprature (WBT), when the heat
load, range and approach are constant.

a) Directly proportional b) Inversely proportional

c) Constant d) None of above

11. The T5, T8 and T12 fluorescent tube light are categorized based on

a) Diameter of the tube b) Length of the tube

c) Both diameter and length of the tube d) Power consumption

12. If the wet bulb temperature of air is 38 0C, then it’s relative humidity is %.

a) 38 % b) 90 %

c) 100 % d) Insufficient data

13. The hydraulic power in a pumping system depends on

a) Pump efficiency b) Motor efficiency

c) Both motor and pump efficiency d) None of the above

14. Small diameter by-pass lines are installed in pumps sometimes to .

a) Save energy b) Control pump delivery head

c) Prevent pump running at zero flow d) Reduce pump power consumption

15. It is acceptable to run pumps in parallel provided their are similar

a) Suction heads b) Discharge heads

c) Closed valve heads d) Total head at full flow

16. L / G ratio in a cooling tower is the ratio of .

a) Length and girth b) Length and Temperature gradient

c) Water flow rate and air mass flow rate d) Air mass flow rate and water flow rate

17. Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) fans consume less energy than aluminum fans because

a) They are lighter b) They have better efficiencies

c) They encounter less system resistance d) They deliver less air flow
18. Ratio of luminous flux (lumen) emitted by a lamp to the power consumed (watt) by the lamp is called

a) Luminous intensity b) Luminous efficacy

c) Reflectance d) Luminance

19. Illuminance of a surface is expressed in

a) Radians b) Lux

c) Lumens d) LPD
20. Use of soft starters for induction motors results in

a) Lower mechanical stress b) Lower power factor

c) Higher maximum demand d) All the above

21. The Energy Performance Index (EPI) of a building as per Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC)
and as defined in the Energy Conservation Act, 2001 is:

a) kWh per square meter per year b) kWh per square meter

c) kW per square meter d) kWh per year

22. Energy Conservation Act covers buildings having a connected load of

a) 100 kW and above b) 100 kVA and above

c) 500 kW and above d) All buildings with HT connection

23. In a solar PV system the conversion from DC to AC is carried out by

a) Converter b) Charger
c) Battery d) Inverter

24. The inlet air temperature to a two stage reciprocating air compressor is 35 0C. At which of the
following 2nd stage inlet temperature’s the compressor will consume least power ?

a) 75 0C b) 65 0C

c) 60 0C d) 50 0C
25. A fan is drawing 16 kW at 800 RPM. If the speed is reduced to 600 RPM then the power drawn by
the fan would be

a) 12 kW b) 9 kW
c) 6.75 kW d) None of the above
26. In which of the following fans air enters and leaves the fan with no change in direction ?
a) Forward curved b) Backward curved
c) Radial d) Propeller

27. Increasing the Cycles of Concentration (C.O.C) of circulating water in a cooling tower,
the blow down quantity will

a) Increase b) Decrease

c) Not change d) None of the above

28. can be achieved using infrared, acoustic, ultrasonic or microwave sensors for energy
efficient lighting control.

a) Time-based control b) Daylight-linked control

c) Occupancy-linked control d) Localized switching

29. The 5th and 7th harmonic in a 50 Hz power supply system will have:

a) Voltage and current distortions with 55 Hz & 57 Hz

b) Voltage and current distortions with 500 Hz & 700 Hz

c) Voltage and current distortions with 250 Hz & 350 Hz

 d) No voltage and current distortion at all

30. A 7.5 kW, 415 V, 15 A, 970 RPM, 3 phase rated induction motor with full load efficiency of 86 %
draws 7.5 A and 3.23 kW of input power. The percentage loading of the motor is about

a) 37 % b) 43 %

c) 50 % d) None of the above

31. A two pole induction motor operating at 50 Hz, with 1 % slip will run at an actual speed of

a) 3000 RPM b) 3030 RPM

c) 2970 RPM d) None of the above

32. The value, by which the pressure in the pump suction exceeds the liquid vapour pressure, is
expressed as

a) Net positive suction head available b) Static head

c) Dynamic head d) Suction head

33. Which of the following ambient conditions will evaporate minimum amount of water in a cooling
tower ?

a) 35 0C DBT and 30 0C WBT b) 38 0C DBT and 31 0C WBT

c) 38 0C DBT and 37 0C WBT d) 35 0C DBT and 29 0C WBT

34. A fan is operating at 970 RPM developing a flow of 3000 Nm3/hour at a static pressure of
650 mmWC. If the speed is reduced to 700 RPM, the static pressure (mmWC) developed will be

a) 244.3 b) 650

c) 469 d) None of the above

35. Select the incorrect statement:

a) Transformers operating near saturation level create harmonics

b) Devices that draw sinusoidal currents when a sinusoidal voltage is applied create
harmonics

c) Harmonics are multiples of the supply frequency

d) Harmonics occur as spikes at intervals which are multiples of the supply frequency
36.
The illuminance is 10 lm/m² from a lamp at 1 meter distance. The illuminance at half the distance
will be
a)
40 lm/m² b) 10 lm/m²

c) 5 lm/m² d) None of the above

37. In an engine room 15 m long, 10 m wide and 4 m high, ventilation requirement in m3/hr for 20 air
changes/hr is

a) 6000 b) 9000

c) 12000 d) None of the above

38. A package air conditioner of 5 TR capacity delivers a cooling effect of 4 TR. If Energy Efficiency Ratio
(W/W) is 2.90, the power in kW drawn by compressor would be:

a) 4.84 b) 1.38

c) 1.724 d) None of the above

39. A 5 kVAr, 415 V rated power factor capacitor was found to be having 5.5 kVAr operating capacity.
The operating supply voltage at the same supply frequency would be approximately.

a) 400 V b) 415 V

c) 435 V d) None of the above

40. The Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) of window of a building is 0.30. This means that

a) The window allows 70 % of the sun’s heat to pass through into interior of the buildings

b) The window allows 30 % of the sun’s heat to pass through into the building interior

c) 70 % of the sun’s heat is incident on the window

d) The window reflects back to exterior a minimum of 30 % of the sun’s heat

41. The most energy intensive heat transfer loop of a vapour compression refrigeration
system is:

a) Indoor air loop b) Chilled water loop

c) Refrigerant loop d) Condenser water loop

42. One of the thermal power plants operating with 2 nos. of 500 MW units has reported the operating
heat rate of 11250 kJ/kW. The Plant Load Factor (PLF) of the power plant is 73 %.
The operating efficiency of the power plant will be

a) 38 % b) 35 %

c) 30 % d) 32 %

43. Aggregate Technical & Commercial loss in distribution system covers

a) I2R losses of all transformers b) Transmission & distribution loss

c) Only transmission losses d) Energy and monetary loss

44. The power measured in a boiler ID fan is 52 kW operating at 49 Hz. As an energy conservation
measure the Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) was installed and the fan was operated at
34 Hz. The estimated power savings will be

a) 36 kW b) 17.2 kW

c) 34.7 kW d) 35 .7 kW

45. The isothermal power of a 500 CFM air compressor is 72 kW and the efficiency is 78 %.
The actual power drawn by the compressor will be

a) 56 kW b) 92 kW

c) 72 kW d) None of the above

46. A heat pump used in a heat recovery application extracts 66220 kcal/hr and the power consumed
by the heat pump is 23 kW. The estimated heat supplied by the heat pump is

a) 2916 kcal/hr b) 47300 kcal/hr

c) 86860 kcal/hr d) 86000 kcal/hr

47. A coal fired boiler primary air fan is maintaining a velocity pressure of 70 mmWC and the air
temperature is 380C. The density of the air is 1.135 kg/m 3 and the pitot tube constant is 0.85. The
velocity of air in m/sec will be

a) 25.6 b) 29.56

c) 28.67 d) None of the above

48. A two stage air compressor drawing 75 kW has heat rejection of 862 kCal/kWh.
The required capacity of the cooling tower when the operating temperature difference
of 5 0C will be TR.

a) 21.55 b) 107.5

c) 22.93 d) 57.4

49. The star rating scheme of Fluorescent Tube light as per BEE Standards & Labelling Scheme is
based on

a) Lumen Output b) Lux per Watt

c) Lux per Watt per m2 d) Lumen per Watt at different

operating hours
50. A pump with 230 mm diameter impeller is delivering a flow of 150 m3/hr. If the flow is to be
reduced to 110 m3/hr by trimming the impeller, what should be the approximate impeller size?
a) 195 mm b) 175 mm

c) 169 mm d) 207 mm
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1. In a pumping system, if the temperature of the liquid handled increases,

then .

a) NPSHa increases
b) NPSHa decreases
c) NPSHa remains constant
d) NPSHa and NPSHr are independent of temperature
2. Which of the following component has maximum effect on cooling tower performance?

a) Fill media b) drift c) louvers d) casing

3. In a vapour compression refrigeration system, the quantum of energy transferred at condenser is
more than the energy transferred at .

a) Compressor
b) Expansion Valve
c) Evaporator
d) All of the above
4. Demand side Management helps

a) to reduce the energy losses b) to reduce system peak demand

c) to promote energy efficiency among users. d) All of the above
5. Which one of the following is true to estimate the range of cooling tower?

a) Range = Cooling water inlet temperature – Wet bulb temperature

b) Range = Cooling water outlet temperature – Wet bulb temperature
c) Range = Wet Bulb Temperature – Cooling Water Inlet Temperature
d) None of the above
6. Modest flow variation between 80% to 100%, in a centrifugal fan is achieved more efficiently with
.

a) Inlet damper
b) Outlet damper
c) Inlet guide vanes
d) Impeller Change
7. is used as refrigerant both in vapour compression and vapour absorption
systems

a) Lithium Bromide b) Water c) HFC 134A d) Ammonia

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8. In electrical distribution system, commercial loss covers discrepancies due to

.

a) Meter Reading b) Metering c) Collection Efficiency d) All of the above

9. Which of the following parameters is not required for evaluating volumetric efficiency of reciprocating
air compressor?
a) Power input b) FAD c) Cylinder Stroke d) Cylinder bore
10. is not used for speed control.

a) Variable Frequency drive

b) Soft starter
c) Hydraulic coupling
d) Eddy current drives
11. When compared to standard motors, energy efficient motors will have .
a) Higher slip
b) Higher starting torque
c) Lower No load current
d) All the above
12. For a given air requirement, providing higher volume air receiver will .

a) Increase energy consumption

b) Reduce energy consumption
c) Reduce Unload Power
d) Reduce Pressure fluctuations
13. Harmonics generation will be more in

a. Inverter drives b. LED Lamps c. Transformers d. Resistance heaters

14. Thermal Power Plant efficiency is low due to .

a) Higher steam Pressure

b) Higher superheat temperature
c) Low GCV coal
d) Higher Heat loss in condenser
15. Among the following, has highest design efficiency.

a) High tension motors

b) Power transformers
c) Alternators
d) Electric melting furnaces
16. The difference between wet bulb temperature and cooling water inlet temperature in a cooling tower is
called .

a)Approach b) Range c) Effectiveness d) None of the above

17. Technical loss in a distribution system can be reduced by .

a) Maintaining low HT/LT ratio b) Accurate meter reading

c) High voltage supply to consumers d) Improving Collection Efficiency
18. Pressure drop can be reduced in a compressed air distribution line by providing
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a) After Coolers
b) Small diameter distribution pipes
c) High pressure air flow
d) Large Diameter Distribution pipes.
19. Power consumption is very high for _ type of compressed air dryers.
a) Refrigeration type
b) Blower reactivated type
c) Heat of compression type
d) Heatless purge type
20. A DC excitation is used to vary the speed of .

a) Eddy Current Coupling

b) fluid coupling
c) variable frequency drive
d) None of the above
21. The isothermal power of 500 CFM air compressor is 72 kW and the efficiency is 76 %. The actual
power drawn by the compressor will be

a) 56 kW b) 94.7 kW c) 89 kW d) 72 kW
22. Power factor improvement of a 75-kW compressor motor will

a) Reduce input power to the motor b) Increase input power to the motor
c) Reduce the compressor motor shaft power d) None of the above
23. A 500-kVA transformer is designed for No load loss of 750 watts and load loss of 5700 Watts. The
calculated total transformer loss is 1662 watts. What will be the percentage loading of the
transformer?

a) 54.8 % b) 29 % c) 40 % d) 25.7 %
24. Rating of PF correction capacitors for Induction Motors terminal should be

a) 100 % kVAr of the induction motor

b) 20 % of Motor Rating
c) 25 % of Motor rating
d) 90 % of the no-load kVAr induction motor
25. LLF in lighting calculation refers to

a) Light Load factor

b) Light lumen factor
c) Light Lux factor
d) Light loss factor
26. A medium voltage end consumer receives 83 million units with a transmission and distribution cascade
efficiency of 82%. The million units generated will be .

a) 101.2 b) 68.1 c) 83 d) None of the above

27. A 1000 kW Gas engine is designed for 38 % efficiency. The operating load of the engine is 825 kW.
If the GCV of gas is 8700 kcal/m3, the hourly gas consumption will be
m3/hr

a) 214.6 b) 260.13 c)188.89 d) 272.74

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28. In an electrical power system, transmission efficiency increases as .

a) both voltage and power factor increases

b) both voltage and power factor decrease
c) voltage increases but power factor decreases
d) Voltage decreases but power factor increases.
29. Which of the following is expressed in terms of percentage?

a) Absolute humidity
b) Relative humidity
c) Specific Gravity
d) All of the above
30. Which among the following is one of the parameters used to classify fans, blowers &
Compressors?

a) Volume flow rate

b) Mass flow rate
c) Specific ratio
d) None of the above
31. What is the function of drift eliminators in cooling towers?

a) maximize water and air contact

b) capture water droplets escaping with air stream
c) enables entry of air to the cooling tower
d) eliminates uneven distribution of water into the cooling tower
32. Which of the following statements is not true regarding centrifugal pumps?

a) Flow is zero at shut off head

b) Maximum efficiency will be at design rated flow of the pump
c) Head decreases with increase in flow
d) Power increases with throttling
33. Which of the following is not true with respect to Color Rendering Index (CRI)?

a) The CRI is expressed in a relative scale ranging from 0 -100.

b) CRI indicates, how perceived colors match with actual colors.
c) LED lamps are having comparatively higher CRI than Incandescent Lamps.
d) The higher the color rendering index, the less color shift or distortion occurs
34. Flow control with in a fan system will not change the fan characteristic
curve.

a) Inlet guide vane

b) speed change with variable frequency drive
c) speed change with hydraulic coupling
d) discharge damper
35. The primary purpose of inter-cooling in a multistage compressor is to .

a) remove the moisture in the air

b) reduce the work of compression
c) separate moisture and oil vapour

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d) none of the above

36. Illuminance of a surface is expressed in

a) radians b) lux c) lumens d) LPD

37. A pump discharge has to be reduced from 120 m3/hr to 110 m3/hr by trimming the impeller. What
should be the percentage reduction in impeller size?

a)10.52 % b) 8.34% c) 9.7 1% d)17.1%

38. Which of the following power plants has the highest efficiency?
a) Open cycle Gas Turbine
b) Diesel Engine
c) Combined cycle gas turbine
d) Conventional coal plants
39. COP of a single effect absorption refrigeration system is likely to be in the range of

a) 0.6 to 0.7 b) 1to 1.2 c) 1.5 to 2 d) 3.0 to 4.0

40. If 30240 kcal of heat is removed from a room every hour then the refrigeration tonnage will be
nearly equal to .

a) 30.24TR b) 3.024TR c) 1TR d) 10 TR

41. HVDS (High Voltage Distribution System) is preferred to

a) Reduce technical loss in distribution system

b) Reduce commercial loss in distribution system
c) Reduce capital investment
d) Reduce energy bill for the end consumer
42. When evaporator temperature is reduced,

a) refrigeration capacity increases

b) refrigeration capacity decreases
c) specific power consumption remains same
d) condenser load increases
43. A 4 pole 50 Hz induction motor is running at 1470 rpm. What is the slip value?

a) 0.2 b) 0.02 c) 0.04 d) 0.4

44. The basic function of an air dryer in an air compressor is to

a) Prevent dust from entering the compressor

b) Remove moisture before the intercooler
c) Remove moisture in compressor suction
d) Remove moisture in air supplied to the plants

45. Power factor is highest in the case of

a) Sodium vapour lamps
b) Induction lamps
c) LED Lamps
d) Incandescent lamps

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46. If the COP of a vapour compression system is 3.5 and the motor draws a power of 10.8 kW at 90%
motor efficiency, the cooling effect of vapour compression system will be .

a) 34 kW b) 42 kW c) 2.8 kW d) 3.4 kW
47. The blow down requirement in m3/hr of a cooling tower with evaporation rate of 16 m3/hr and CoC of
3 is .

a) 4 b) 5.3 c) 8 d ) 48
48. The percentage reduction in distribution losses when tail end power factor is raised from 0.8 to 0.95
is

a) 29.4% b)15.5% c)16.6% d)24.7%

49. Energy performance index (EPI) kWh/m2 /yr is the ratio of total building annual energy
consumption to

a) Built up area
b) Carpet area
c) Roof Area
d) Window and Wall Area
50. Which of the following is not a climate zone as per ECBC classification?

a) hot-dry b) warm-humid c) Cold-humid d) cold

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