Test: Distribution Systems, Cables & Insulators of Power Systems

Question 1

If r is the radius of the conductor and R the radius of the sheath of the cable, the cable operates stably from the view point of dielectric strength if:

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Answer

Answer

Answer

Question 2

The insulation resistance of a cable of 10 km length is 1 MΩ. The resistance for a length of 40 km is

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0.25 M&Omega;

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1 M&Omega;

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4 M&Omega;

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Can’t be determined

Question 3

Sheath losses can be eliminated by

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transposing cable along with cross bonding

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transposing cables only

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cross bonding

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none are effective

Question 4

Armouring protect cables against

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mechanical damage

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earth fault

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capacitance leakage

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stray magnetic fields

Question 5

Match List-l (Type of Cables) with List-ll (Operatng Voltages) and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists:

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A → 3, B → 4, C → 2, D → 1

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A → 1, B → 2, C → 4, D → 3

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A → 2, B → 4, C → 3, D → 1

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A → 3, B → 4, C → 1, D → 2

Question 6

Consider the following statements:
1. AAC (All Aluminium conductors) are universaly employed for feeders as well as distributors.
2. The conductor size for a feeder is mainly governed by the permissible voltage drop in the line.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are true?

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none

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1 only

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1 and 2

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2 only

Question 7

Which of the following distribution systems is the most economical?

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DC system

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Single phase AC system

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Three phase, 4-wire AC system

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Three phase, 3-wire AC system

Question 8

For high voltage transmission lines, conductors are suspended from towers so as to

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increase clearance from ground

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reduce wind and snow effect

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take care of increase in length

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reduce clearance from ground

Question 9

The function of steel wire in an ACSR conductor is to

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provide additional mechanical strength

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compensate for skin effect

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take care of surges

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reduce inductance

Question 10

The string efficiency of insulators can be increased by

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correct grading of insulators of various capacitances

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reducing the number of strings

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increasing the number of strings

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changing the orientation of strings

GATE Electrical Engineering (EE) Test: Distribution Systems, Cables & Insulators

MCQ Practice Test & Solutions: Test: Distribution Systems, Cables & Insulators of Power Systems (10 Questions)

If r is the radius of the conductor and R the radius of the sheath of the cable, the cable operates stably from the view point of dielectric strength if:

The insulation resistance of a cable of 10 km length is 1 MΩ. The resistance for a length of 40 km is

Sheath losses can be eliminated by

Armouring protect cables against

Match List-l (Type of Cables) with List-ll (Operatng Voltages) and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists:

Consider the following statements:
1. AAC (All Aluminium conductors) are universaly employed for feeders as well as distributors.
2. The conductor size for a feeder is mainly governed by the permissible voltage drop in the line.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are true?

Which of the following distribution systems is the most economical?

For high voltage transmission lines, conductors are suspended from towers so as to

The function of steel wire in an ACSR conductor is to

The string efficiency of insulators can be increased by

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GATE Electrical Engineering (EE) Test: Distribution Systems, Cables & Insulators

MCQ Practice Test & Solutions: Test: Distribution Systems, Cables & Insulators of Power Systems (10 Questions)

If r is the radius of the conductor and R the radius of the sheath of the cable, the cable operates stably from the view point of dielectric strength if:

The insulation resistance of a cable of 10 km length is 1 MΩ. The resistance for a length of 40 km is

Sheath losses can be eliminated by

Armouring protect cables against

Match List-l (Type of Cables) with List-ll (Operatng Voltages) and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists:

Consider the following statements: 1. AAC (All Aluminium conductors) are universaly employed for feeders as well as distributors. 2. The conductor size for a feeder is mainly governed by the permissible voltage drop in the line. Which of the above statement(s) is/are true?

Which of the following distribution systems is the most economical?

For high voltage transmission lines, conductors are suspended from towers so as to

The function of steel wire in an ACSR conductor is to

The string efficiency of insulators can be increased by

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Consider the following statements:
1. AAC (All Aluminium conductors) are universaly employed for feeders as well as distributors.
2. The conductor size for a feeder is mainly governed by the permissible voltage drop in the line.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are true?