Last Answer : In Hopknison demand rate or two part tariff the demand rate or fixed charges are dependent upon the maximum demand of the consumer.
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Define the terms: i) Tariff ii) Fuel surcharge iii) Electricity Duty iv) Connected load
Last Answer : i) Tariff: The rate at which a consumer is charged for the consumption of electricity is called as tariff. OR The amount of money framed by the supplier for the supply of electrical energy ... is the total wattage of all appliances which are used by the consumer on his sanctioned connection.
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Define the following terms related to tariff: (i) Connected load (ii) Unit consumed (iii) Fixed charges (iv) Electricity Tax
Last Answer : (i) Connected load It is the sum of the power ratings (Watts or kW or MW) of all devices and machines existing (installed) in the premises of consumer. It is used to decide the ... a percentage of the total electricity bill which includes all amounts that go to the electricity supply agency.
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Discuss how power factor tariff results into energy conservation.
Last Answer : Power factor tariff results into energy conservation: i) Applying incentives and penalties according to power factor is an effective way, which enables consumer to improve power factor so that he can ... finally leads to reduction in the current drawn by the load and helps for energy conservation.
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State the incentives and penalties related with power factor tariff.
Last Answer : Incentives and penalties related with power factor tariff: In addition to basic tariff (Maximum Demand Tariff / KVA Maximum Demand Tariff / Load factor tariff) the tariff in which P.F. of ... industrial consumer/H.T/ commercial consumers with contract demand above 80 kw/ 100Kva/107 hp consumer.
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If we change the excitation of synchronous machine will it affect on power factor?
Last Answer : Yes, If we change the excitation of synchronous machine it will affect on power factor. If the synchronous motor is overexcited then it will have leading power factor and if the motor is underexcited then it will have lagging power factor.
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In order to have a lower cost of electrical energy generation the load factor (1) and the diversity factor should be low (2) should be low but the diversity factor should be high (3) should be high but the diversity factor should be low (4) and the diversity factor both should be high
Last Answer : In order to have a lower cost of electrical energy generation the load factor and the diversity factor both should be high
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Last Answer : Peak load plant can never have 100 percent load factor.
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Last Answer : High load factor indicates total plant capacity is utilised for most of the time.
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Last Answer : The load factor of domestic load is usually 10 to 15%.
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Last Answer : Load factor of a power station is generally less than unity.
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Last Answer : Load factor of a power station is defined as average load/maximum demand.
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Last Answer : For any type of consumer the ideal tariff is three part tariff.
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Last Answer : The two pressure coils of a single phase power factor meter have the same dimensions and the same number of turns.
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Load factor is the (1) Ratio of maximum load on the station to sum of consumer's maximum load. (2) Ratio of average demand to maximum demand. (3) Factor used for increasing load. (4) Reciprocal of (1).
Last Answer : Load factor is the Ratio of average demand to maximum demand.
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A transformer has negative voltage regulation when its load power factor is (1) Zero (2) Unity (3) Leading (4) Lagging
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The load duration curve for unity load factor will be of (1) Rectangular shape (2) Triangular shape (3) L -shape (4) I -shape
Last Answer : The load duration curve for unity load factor will be of Rectangular shape
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Power station having Load factor = 70%, capacity factor = 50%, used factor = 60%, maximum demand = 20MW then annual energy production is (1) 122.8 GWh (2) 198.55 GWh (3) 128.2 GWh (4) 188.82 GWh
Last Answer : Power station having Load factor = 70%, capacity factor = 50%, used factor = 60%, maximum demand = 20MW then annual energy production is 122.8 GWh
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In a synchronous generator delivering lagging power factor load (1) the excitation emf leads terminal voltage by the power angle (2) the excitation emf lags terminal voltage by the power angle (3) ... by the power factor angle (4) excitation emf lags the terminal voltage by the power factor angle
Last Answer : In a synchronous generator delivering lagging power factor load the excitation emf leads terminal voltage by the power angle
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Last Answer : The power factor of a single phase load can be calculated if the instruments available are three ammeters or three voltmeters.
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Minimum voltage regulation occurs when the power factor of the load is?
Last Answer : Minimum voltage regulation occurs when the power factor of the load is leading.
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If the load of the normally excited synchronous motor is increased the power factor will?
Last Answer : If the load of the normally excited synchronous motor is increased the power factor will become lagging.
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The synchronous motor which works on leading power factor and does not drive any mechanical load is called?
Last Answer : The synchronous motor which works on leading power factor and does not drive any mechanical load is called synchronous condenser.
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List the different types of tariff.
Last Answer : Various types of Tariff:- 1) Flat-demand Tariff 2) Simple-demand Tariff or Uniform Tariff 3) Flat-rate Tariff 4) Step-rate Tariff 5) Block-rate Tariff 6) Two-part Tariff 7) Maximum demand Tariff ... c) KW and KVAR Tariff 10) TOD (Time of Day) Tariff 11) TOU ( Time of Usage) Tariff
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What is Time of Day tariff? How it help in energy conservation?
Last Answer : Time-off-day tariff:- In addition to basic tariff (Maximum Demand Tariff / KVA Maximum Demand Tariff / Load factor tariff /also the tariff in which P.F. of industrial consumer is taken ... the rated load for longer times of the day their overall efficiency gets higher helping to conserve energy.
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State the objectives of tariff systems.
Last Answer : Objectives of tariff system: 1) Recover judiciously and legally capital investment made on electricity generation, transmission & distribution. 2) Recover judiciously and legally the cost of operation, supplies ... for high power factor. 8) Gain a suitable profit on the capital investment.
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The main objectives in framing tariff are: (A) The consumers must readily understand the tariffs (B) The tariff must be equitable amongst different consumers (C) Tariffs can be modified from time to time (D) All of the above
Last Answer : The main objectives in framing tariff are: (A) The consumers must readily understand the tariffs (B) The tariff must be equitable amongst different consumers (C) Tariffs can be modified from time to time (D) All of the above
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The following formula is correct: (A) Load factor=Average load for a period/ Peak load for the same period (B) Load factor=Average load for a period x Peak load for the same period (C) Load factor=Average load for a period + Peak load for the same period (D) All of the above
Last Answer : The following formula is correct: (A) Load factor=Average load for a period/ Peak load for the same period (B) Load factor=Average load for a period x Peak load for the same period (C) Load factor=Average load for a period + Peak load for the same period (D) All of the above
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How does Stress Affect Health?
Last Answer : How does Stress Affect Health? Stress is the response of the human body to changes that need adjustments. This response includes physical, emotional, mental, and psychological reactions. Stressful ... tobacco, alcohol and drugs to alleviate stress. These substances do nothing to cure stress.
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How Does Obesity Affect Pregnancy ?
Last Answer : How Does Obesity Affect Pregnancy It's natural for a woman to gain weight during her pregnancy. Since she's eating for two, she needs more food, and she's always craving nutrition that ... examples. Exercise - Even walking around the block every morning can help you avoid dangerous health problems.
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If we change the excitation of synchronous machine will it affect on motor speed?
Last Answer : No, If we change the excitation of synchronous machine it will not affect on motor speed.
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What is Part Programming? Enlist Basic Requirement for part programming with suitable example.
Last Answer : Definition: The part program is a sequence of instructions, which describe the work, which has to be done on a part, in the form required by a computer under the control of a numerical ... Defining the work part geometry. (b) Defining the repetition work. (c) Specifying the operation sequence
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Which of the following is not a part of transformer installation? (A) Conservator (B) Breather (C) Buchholz Relay (D) Exciter
Last Answer : Which of the following is not a part of transformer installation? (A) Conservator (B) Breather (C) Buchholz Relay (D) Exciter
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Part of the transformer which is most subject to damage from overheating is?
Last Answer : Part of the transformer which is most subject to damage from overheating is winding insulation.
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Compare base load plant with peak load plant.
Last Answer : Sr.No. Points Base load plant Peak load plant 1 Definition The power plant which supplies base load of load curve is known as base load plant The power ... power station Small capacity storage hydro, pumped storage hydro, gas, diesel power station.
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Last Answer : 1. Connected Load: It is the sum of load of all equipment's connected to supply system which are in use or not in use of each consumer. OR The sum of connected load of all consumers ... is the maximum load which a consumer uses at a particular time period out of his total connected load.
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Last Answer : Nuclear power plant is invariably used as base load plant.
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Last Answer : Generators for peak load plants are usually designed for maximum efficiency at 50 to 75 percent full load.
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Last Answer : In a load curve the highest point represents peak demand.
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Last Answer : Generating capacity connected to the bus bars and ready to take load when switched on is known as spinning reserve.
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Last Answer : The increased load during summer months is due to increased use of fans and air conditioners.
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Last Answer : Load curve is useful in deciding the operating schedule of generating units, sizes of generating units, total installed capacity of the plant.
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Last Answer : The area under a load curve gives energy consumed.
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Last Answer : A load curve indicates average kWh (kW) energy consumption during the period.
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Last Answer : An induction motor has relatively high power factor at near full load.
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Last Answer : In a distribution system, in order to improve power factor, the synchronous capacitors are installed at the receiving end.
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Last Answer : For a consumer the most economical power factor is generally 0.95 lagging .
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Last Answer : In an interconnected system, the diversity factor of the whole system increases.
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Last Answer : The primary reason for low power factor is supply system is due to installation of induction motors.
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Last Answer : A low utilization factor for a plant indicates that plant is used for stand by purpose.
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