Applications of insulating materials - Electrical Engineering (MCQ) questions and answers

1)   The temperature limit for class F insulation is

a. 105°C
b. 120°C
c. 130°C
d. 155°C
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 155°C

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2)   The commonly used materials for HV insulation is

a. Paper-oil insulation
b. Polyester resin
c. Ceramic
d. PVC
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Paper-oil insulation

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3)   Resins and varnishes are commonly used in

a. Generators and motors
b. Cables
c. Transformers
d. Circuit breakers
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Generators and motors

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4)   The resin bonded paper bushings are designed to operate at a maximum radial stress of

a. 5 kV/cm
b. 10 kV/cm
c. 15 kV/cm
d. 20 kV/cm
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 20 kV/cm

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5)   In paper based laminated construction, the typical value of dielectric constant and dielectric loss factor is

a. 3.5, 0.0015
b. 2.5, 0.0020
c. 3.5, 0.0025
d. 2.5, 0.0035
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 3.5, 0.0025

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6)   The most commonly used insulating materials for low and medium voltage cables is

a. Polyethylene
b. Porcelain
c. PVC
d. Vulcanized rubber
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: PVC

Explanation:
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7)   For insulators and bushings of power transformers, circuit breakers and instrument transformers, the suitable materials is

a. Epoxy resin
b. Polyesters resins
c. Porcelain
d. Silicon rubber
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Porcelain

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8)   SF6 Circuit breakers are manufactured up to the voltage of

a. 33 kV
b. 66kV
c. 480 kV
d. 800 kV
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 800 kV

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9)   Insulation of dry type transformers is done using prepregs. It is manufactured by using

a. Glass fibres
b. Nomex
c. Aramide papers
d. All of these
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: All of these

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10)   Insulation is necessary for the protection of equipment. Insulation is not necessary between

a. Coils and earth
b. Coils of different phases
c. Turns in a coil
d. None of these
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: None of these

Explanation:
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