Electrical Power Transmission MCQs Part 34

Electrical Engineering MCQs on Power Transmission

The phenomenon of rise in voltage at the receiving end of the open-circuited or lightly loaded line is termed as

The phenomenon of rise in voltage at the receiving end of the open-circuited or lightly loaded line is termed as

  1. Ferranti effect
  2. Raman effect
  3. See-back effect
  4. None of above

Correct answer: 1. Ferranti effect

Overhead system can be designed for operation up to

Overhead system can be designed for operation up to

  1. 11 kV
  2. 33 kV
  3. 400 kV and higher
  4. 66 kV

Correct answer: 3. 400 kV and higher

The fault that is most likely to occur in cables

The fault that is most likely to occur in cables

  1. Breakdown of cable insulation
  2. Cross or short-circuit fault
  3. Open circuit fault
  4. All of above

Correct answer: 4. All of above

Transmission line insulators are made of

Transmission line insulators are made of

  1. Glass
  2. Iron
  3. Porcelain
  4. PVC

Correct answer: 3. Porcelain

The presence of ozone due to corona is harmful since it

The presence of ozone due to corona is harmful since it

  1. Corrodes the material
  2. Gives odour
  3. Reduces power factor
  4. Transfer energy to the ground

Correct answer: 1. Corrodes the material

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