ECONOMIC OPERATION OF POWER SYSTEM

UNIT1
1.

Load factor of a power station is defined as

(a) maximum demand/average load

(b) average load x maximum demand
(c) average load/maximum demand
(d) (average load x capacity factor)
Ans: c
2.

Load factor of a power station is genera

(a) equal to unity

(b) less than unity
(c) more than unity
(d) equal to zero Diversity factor is always
Ans: b
3.

The load factor of domestic load is usually

(a) 10 to 15%
(b) 30 to 40%
(c) 50 to 60%
(d) 60 to 70%
Ans: a
4.

Annual depreciation cost is calculated by

(a) sinkingfund method

(b) straight line method
(c) both (a) and (b)
(d) none of the above
Ans: c

5.

Depreciation charges are high in case of

(a) thermal plant

(b) diesel plant
(c) hydroelectric plant
Ans: a
6.

Demand factor is defined as

(a) average load/maximum load

(b) maximum demand/connected load
(c) connected load/maximum demand
(d) average load x maximum load
Ans: b
7.

High load factor indicates

(a) cost of generation per unit power is increased

(b) total plant capacity is utilised for most of the time
(c) total plant capacity is not properly utilised for most of the time
(d) none of the above
Ans: b
8. A load curve indicates
(a) average power used during the period
(b) average kWh (kW) energy consumption during the period
(c) either of the above
(d) none of the above
Ans: b
9. Approximate estimation of power demand can be made by
(a) load survey method

(b) statistical methods

(c) mathematical method
(d) economic parameters
(e) all of the above
Ans: e
10.

Annual depreciation as per straight line method, is calculated by

(a)

the capital cost divided by number of year of life

(b)
the capital cost minus the salvage value, is divided by the number of
years of life
(c) increasing a uniform sum of money per annum at stipulated rate of
interest
(d) none of the above
Ans: b

1.

UNIT 2
A consumer has to pay lesser fixed charges in

(a)
(b)
(c)

flat rate tariff

two part tariff
maximum demand tariff

(d) any of the above

Ans: c
2.

In two part tariff, variation in load factor will affect

(a) fixed charges

(b) operating or running charges
(c) both (a) and (b)
(d) either (a) or (b)
Ans: b
3.

In Hopknison demand rate or two part tariff the demand rate or fixed

charges are

(a)

dependent upon the energy consumed

(b)

dependent upon the maximum demand of the consumer

(c) both (a) and (b)

(d) neither (a) nor (b)
Ans: b
4.
(a)

Which plant can never have 100 percent load factor ?

Peak load plant

(b) Base load plant

(c) Nuclear power plant
(d) Hydro electric plant
Ans: a
5.

The area under a load curve gives

(a)

average demand

(b)

energy consumed

(c)

maximum demand

(d) none of the above

Ans: b
6. Different generating stations use following prime movers (a) diesel engine
(b) hydraulic turbine
(c) gas turbine
(d) steam turbine
(e) any of the above
Ans: e
7.

Diversity factor has direct effect on the

(a) fixed cost of unit generated

(b) running cost of unit generated
(c) both (a) and (b)

(d) neither (a) nor (b)

Ans: a
8. Following power plant has instant starting
(a) nuclear power plant
(b) hydro power plant
(c)
(d)

diesel power plant

both (b) and (c)

(e) none of the above

Ans: d
9. Which of the following generating station has minimum ruining cost ?
(a) Nuclear
(b) Hydro
(c) Thermal
(d) Diesel
Ans: b
10.

Power plant having maximum demand more than the installed rated

capacity will have utilisation factor

(a) equal to unity
(b) less than unity
(c) more than unity
(d) none of the above
Ans: c
1.

UNIT 3
Load curve is useful in deciding the

(a)

operating schedule of generating units

(b)

sizes of generating units

(c)

total installed capacity of the plant

(d)

all of the above

Ans: d

2.

Load curve of a power plant has always

(a)

zero slope

(b)

positive slope

(c) negative slope

(d) any combination of (a), (b) and (c)
Ans: d
3.

The increased load during summer months is due to

(a)

increased business activity

(b)
increased water supply
(c) increased use of fans and air conditioners
(d) none of the above
Ans: c
4.

Which of the following equipment provides fluctuating load ?

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

Exhaust fan
Lathe machine
Welding transformer
All of the above

Ans: c
5.

offers the highest electric load.

(a) Television set

(b) Toaster
(c) Vacuum cleaner
(d) Washing machine
Ans: b
6. With reference to a power station which of the following is not a fixed cost
?
(a) Fuel cost

(b) Interest on capital

(c) Insurance charges
(d) Depreciation
Ans: a
7. _______ is invariably used as base load plant.
(a) Diesel engine plant
(b) Nuclear power plant
(c) Gas turbine plant
(d) Pumped storage plant
Ans b
8. In two part tariff, variation in load factor will affect
(a) Fixed charges
(b)Operating or running charges
(c) both(a) and(b)
(d) either (a) or (b)
Ans : b
9. In Hopknison demand rate or two part tariff the demand rate or fixed charges are
(a)
Dependent upon the energy consumed
(b) Dependent upon the maximum demand of the consumer
(c) both(a) and(b)
(d) neither(a)nor(b)
Ans: b

10. Which plant can never have 100 percent load factor ?
(a) Peak load plant
(b) Base load plant
(c) Nuclear power plant
(d) Hydro electric plant
Ans: a

UNIT 4
1.

In which of the following power plants the

maintenance cost is usually high ? (a)

Nuclear

power plant
(b)

Hydro-electric power plants (c)

Thermal

power plants
(d) Diesel engine power plants
Ans: c
2.

________ is invariably used for peak load (a)

Nuclear

power plant
(b)

Steam turbine plant (c)

(d)

None of the above

Pumped storage plant

Ans: c
3.

Which of the following is not an operating cost ?

(a) Maintenance cost

(b) Fuel cost
(c) Salaries of high officials
(d)

Salaries of operating staff

Ans: d
4. The are a under a load curve gives
(a) Average demand
(b) Energy consumed
(c) Maximum demand
(d) None of the above
Ans:b

5. Different generating stations use following prime movers

(a)
Diesel engine
(b)
Hydraulic turbine
(c)
Gas turbine
(d)
Steam turbine
(e) Any of the above
Ans:e

6. Diversity factor has direct effect on the

(a)
Fixed cost of unit generated
(b)
Running cost of unit generated
(c)
both(a) and(b)
(d) neither(a)nor(b)
Ans: a
7.Load curve helps in deciding
(a) total installed capacity of the plant
(b) sizes of the generating units
(c) operating schedule of generating units
(d) all of the above
Ans:d
8. .

Which of the following is the disadvantage due to

low power factor ?

(a)

Poor voltage regulation

(b)
(c)

Increased transmission losses

High cost of equipment for a given load

(d)

All of the above

Ans: d

9.

Satic capacitors are rated in terms of

(a) kW
(b) kWh
(c) kVAR
(d) none of the above
Ans: c
10.

Which of the following is the disadvantage due to

low power factor ?

(a)

Poor voltage regulation

(b)
(c)

Increased transmission losses

High cost of equipment for a

given load
(d)

All of the above

Ans: d

1.

Unit 5
Which of the following is the disadvantage of a

synchronous condenser ?
(a)

High maintenance cost

(b)

Continuous losses in motor

(c)

Noise

(d)

All of the above

Ans: d
2.

A synchronous condenser is virtually which of the following ?

(a)

Induction motor

(b)

Under excited synchronous motor

(c)

Over excited synchronous motor

(d)

D.C. generator

(e) None of the above

Ans: c
3.

For a power plant which of the following constitutes running cost ?

(a) Cost of wages

(b) Cost of fuel
(c) Cost of lubricants
(d) All of the above
Ans: d
4.

In an interconnected system, the diversity factor of the whole system

(a)

remains unchanged

(b)

decreases

(c)

increases

(d) none of the above

Ans: c
5.

Generators for peak load plants are usually designed for maximum

efficiency at
(a)

25 to 50 percent full load

(b)

50 to 75 percent full load

(c)

full load

(d)

25 percent overload

Ans: b
6.

________ will be least affected due to charge in supply voltage

frequency.
(a) Electric clock
(b) Mixer grinder

(c) Ceiling fan

(d) Room heater
Ans: d
7.

The connected load of a IVMIM uir consumer is around

(a) 5 kW
(b) 40 k\V
(c) 80 kW
(d) 120 kW
Ans: a
8.

Which of the following is not necessarily an advantage of

interconnecting various power stations ?

(a)

Improved frequency of power supplied

(b)

Reduction in total installed capacity

(c)

Increased reliability

(d)

Economy in operation of plants

Ans: a
9.

Most efficient plants are normally used as

(a) peak load plants

(b) base load plants
(c) either (a) or (b)
(d) none of the above
Ans:
10.

For a diesel generating station the useful life is expected to be

around
(a) 15 to 20 years

(b) 20 to 50 years
(c) 50 to 75 years
(d) 75 to 100 years
Ans: a