Economic Operation - Electrical Engineering (MCQ) questions and answers

1)   How is the voltage and frequency controlled in automatic generation control?

a. By controlling the excitation
b. By controlling the turbine action
c. Turbine speed control for voltage and excitation control for frequency
d. Excitation control for voltage and turbine speed control for voltage.
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Turbine speed control for voltage and excitation control for frequency

Explanation:
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2)   Which among the following curves represent the Heat Rate Curve?

a. Only a
b. Only b
c. Only c
d. Only d
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Only b

Explanation:
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3)   What is the unit of transmission loss coefficient?

a. MW
b. (MW)-1
c. Unit less
d. (MW)2
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: (MW)-1

Explanation:
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4)   What will be the penalty factor for a unit, if the generating station is located very close to load centre?

a. Zero
b. Almost equal to unity
c. The penalty factor is negative
d. The value is very high
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Almost equal to unity

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5)   Which among the following curves represent the incremental fuel rate curve?

a. Only a
b. Only b
c. Only c
d. Only d
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Only c

Explanation:
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6)   For economic measure the generators at a power plant operate at _____________.

a. Equal incremental cost
b. Equal loads
c. Equal power rating
d. All of these
e. None of these
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Equal incremental cost

Explanation:
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7)   Which among the following factors influence the cost of generation of electric power?

a. Generator efficiency
b. Fuel cost
c. Transmission losses
d. All of these
e. None of these
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: All of these

Explanation:
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