In _________ fuel transportation cost is least.
A. nuclear power plants
B. diesel generating plants
C. steam power stations
D. None
Economics of Power Generation
With reference to a power station which of the following is not a fixed cost?
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
In which’of the following power plants the maintenance cost is usually high?
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
Which of the following is not an operating cost?
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
The connected load of a IVMIM uir consumer is around___________?
The connected load of a IVMIM uir consumer is around___________?
A. 5 kW
B. 40 kV
C. 80 kW
D. 120 kW
Which of the following is an advantage of static capacitor for power factor improvement?
Which of the following is an advantage of static capacitor for power factor improvement?
A. Little maintenance cost
B. Ease in installation
C. Low losses
D. All of the above
An alternator coupled to a __________ runs at slow speed, as compared to as compared to others.
An alternator coupled to a __________ runs at slow speed, as compared to as compared to others.
A. diesel engine
B. hydraulic turbine
C. steam turbine
D. gas turbine
When the demand of consumers is not met by a power plant, it will resort to which of the following?
When the demand of consumers is not met by a power plant, it will resort to which of the following?
A. Efficient plant operation
B. Power factor improvement at the , generators
C. Penalising high load consumers by increasing the charges for electricity
D. Load shedding
In power plants insurance cover is provided for which of the following?
In power plants insurance cover is provided for which of the following?
A. Unskilled workers only
B. Skilled workers only
C. Equipment only
D. All of the above
Which of the following are not repayable after a stipulated period?
Which of the following are not repayable after a stipulated period?
A. s
B. Fixed deposits
C. Cash certificates
D. Bonds