Generation, Transmission and Distribution of Electric Power an Overview - Quiz

Quiz Question

1.	According to the above diagram (page-5, Figure-2.1), what is the name of this 3-phase Generator?
		Salient Pole Generator
		Non-Salient Pole Generator
2.	In a ____________ plant coil is burnt to produce high temperature and high pressure steam in a boiler.
		Thermal Power
		Hydel Power
3.	In a hydel power station, water head is used to drive water turbine coupled to the generator. Water head may be available in hilly region naturally in the form of water reservoir (lakes etc.) at the hill tops. The potential energy of water can be used to drive the turbo generator set installed at the base of the hills through piping called pen stock.
		True
		False
4.	Generation, transmission and distribution of electric power in our country is carried out as 3-phase system at _____ .
		100 Hz
		50 Hz
5.	Three most important conventional methods of power generation in our country are: coal based thermal plants, Hydel plants and _________.
		Nuclear Plant
		Wind Mil
6.	The frequency of the generated emf for a p polar generator is given by f = n2p where n is speed of the generator in rps or f = n120p when n is in rpm. Frequency of the generated voltage is standardized to 300 HZ in our country and several European countries. (Refer to page 6)
		True
		False
7.	What are the two most commonly used turbine in thermal power plant?
		steam and water turbine
		gas and oil turbine
8.	In our country coal is available in abundance and naturally thermal power plants are most popular. However, these plants _______ the atmosphere because of burning of coals.
		pollute
		cleanse
9.	In contrast to a thermal plant, hydel power plants are eco-friendly, neat and clean as no fuel is to be burnt to produce electricity.
		True
		False
10.	In contrast to a thermal plant, hydel power plants are eco-friendly, neat and clean as no fuel is to be burnt to produce electricity.
		Eco-friendly, neat and clean
		hazardous, untidy and pollutant