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Insulation resistance of a cable decreases with
[A]
Increases in the length of the insulation of cable
[B]
Decreases in the length of the insulation of cable
[C]
Increases in electric stress
[D]
Increases in temperature
Answer: Increases in the length of the insulation of cable
62
Size of the earth wire is determined by
[A]
The ampere capacity of the service
[B]
The voltage of the service wires
[C]
The atmospheric conditions
[D]
None of these
Answer: The ampere capacity of the service
63
As per Indian Standards, the cross-sectional area of the neutral wire in a 3-phase 4 wire system is
[A]
One-fourth that of a phase conductor
[B]
Half that of a phase conductor
[C]
Equal to that of a phase conductor
[D]
Twice that of a phase conductor
Answer: One-fourth that of a phase conductor
64
The characteristic impedance of a lossless cable is typically
[A]
40 to 60 Ω
[B]
100 to 120 Ω
[C]
400 to 600 Ω
[D]
1000 to 1500 Ω
65
Visual corona takes place in parallel wires at a voltage
[A]
Higher than disruptive critical voltage
[B]
Higher than Curie voltage
[C]
Equal to disruptive voltage
[D]
None of these
Answer: Higher than disruptive critical voltage
66
Corona loss is maximum when using
[A]
ACSR
[B]
Unstranded wire
[C]
Stranded wire
[D]
Transposed wire
67
If fault occurs near an impedance relay, the V I ratio is
[A]
Constant for all the locations of fault
[B]
Lower than the value if fault occurs away from the relay
[C]
Higher than the value if fault occurs away from the relay
[D]
May be lower or higher than the value if fault occurs away from the relay
Answer: Lower than the value if fault occurs away from the relay
68
The fault MVA is given by
[A]
(Base MVA)/(P.U.Xeq)
[B]
Base MVA × P.U. Xeq
[C]
(Base MVA)/((P.U.Xeq)2 )
[D]
None of these
Answer: (Base MVA)/(P.U.Xeq)
69
During rains, the direct capacitance of suspension type insulator
[A]
Increases
[B]
Decreases
[C]
Remain unchanged
[D]
May increase or decrease
70
Guy is attached to a transmission line pole to
[A]
Reduce the sag
[B]
Hold the telephone lines
[C]
Strengthen the pole
[D]
None of these
Answer: Strengthen the pole
71
To increases the power transmitting capacity of a transmission line we
[A]
Increases its line capacitance
[B]
Increases its line inductance
[C]
Decreases its line capacitance
[D]
All of these
Answer: Increases its line capacitance
72
For a power system, to be stable, the phase constant β of its transmission line should be
[A]
(RL RO)/(RO +RL )
[B]
(RL -RO)/(RL +RO )
[C]
(RL +RO)/(RL -RO )
[D]
(RL RO)/(RO RL )
Answer: (RL -RO)/(RL +RO )
73
In a transmission line, the shunt conductance results due to
[A]
Short circuiting of line by the load
[B]
Leakage over the insulator
[C]
Radial over the insulator
[D]
Axial current in the conductor
Answer: Leakage over the insulator
74
Any voltage surge travelling on the transmission line first enters
[A]
Step down transformer
[B]
Over voltage relay
[C]
Switch gear
[D]
Lightning arrestor
Answer: Lightning arrestor
75
The sag of a transmission line is affected by
[A]
Its own weight and weight of the ice formed
[B]
Temperature and wind condition
[C]
Both (a) and (b) above
[D]
None of these
Answer: Both (a) and (b) above
76
Which of the following system is preferred for good efficiency and high economy in distribution system?
[A]
Single phase system
[B]
2 phase 3 wire system
[C]
3 phase 3 wire system
[D]
3 phase 4 wire system
Answer: 3 phase 3 wire system
77
Breakdown of insulation of a cable can be avoided economically by the use of
[A]
Insulating material with different dielectric
[B]
Intersheath
[C]
Both (a) and (b) above
[D]
None of these
Answer: Both (a) and (b) above
78
For most reliable distribution supply, the configuration used is
[A]
Radial main
[B]
Ring main
[C]
Parabolic main
[D]
Balancing main
79
ACSR is used for transmission of power in preference to copper conductors because
[A]
It is lighter
[B]
It is more economical
[C]
It has higher current carrying capacity
[D]
It can stand higher surge voltages
Answer: It is more economical
80
Bundled conductors are used to
[A]
Reduce radio interference
[B]
Reduce reactance
[C]
Both (a) and (b)
[D]
All of these
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