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

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Last Answer : For high value of diversity factor, a power station of given installed capacity will be in a position to supply more number of consumers.

Description : Diversity factor has direct effect on the?

Last Answer : Diversity factor has direct effect on the fixed cost of unit generated.

Description : State any four advantages of interconnected system.

Last Answer : Advantages of interconnected Systems: i) Reduced Overall installed Capacity: Inter connected power systems reduce the overall requirement of installed capacity for a given load area. With ... to interconnection, there is optimum utilization of available natural resources in the country.

Description : What is the choice of size and number of generator units in interconnected power system?

Last Answer : Choice of Size and Number of Generating Units: 1. The size/rating and number of generating units in such way that they approximately match with the load curve as closely as possible. 2. In ... , if power plant is connected to grid system then generating unit of higher capacity can be installed.

Description : What are interconnected power system?

Last Answer : Interconnected power systems are those which connect different geographic regions. In Australia we have a National Electricity Grid which connects 6 states. Transfers of power occur between the states depending ... make more profit from this.National-Electricity-Market-Fact-Sheet.pdf (0,9 MB)

Description : The following formula is correct:  (A) Diversity factor =1 / Coincidence Factor  (B) Diversity factor =1 x Coincidence Factor  (C) Diversity factor =1 - Coincidence Factor  (D) All of the above

Last Answer : The following formula is correct:  (A) Diversity factor =1 / Coincidence Factor  (B) Diversity factor =1 x Coincidence Factor  (C) Diversity factor =1 - Coincidence Factor  (D) All of the above

Description : The knowledge of diversity factor helps in computing  (1) Plant capacity (2) Average load (3) Units (kWh) generated (4) Peak demand

Last Answer : The knowledge of diversity factor helps in computing Plant capacity

Last Answer : In a distribution system, in order to improve power factor, the synchronous capacitors are installed at the receiving end.

Last Answer : The primary reason for low power factor is supply system is due to installation of induction motors.

Description : A control system having unit damping factor will give  (1) Oscillatory response (2) Undamped response (3) Critically damped response (4) No response

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Description : The benefit of power factor correction in a power system is (A) lower power consumption (B) increased demand charge (C) reduced load carrying capabilities in existing lines (D) reduced voltage profile

Last Answer : The benefit of power factor correction in a power system is lower power consumption

Description : The damping factor of a particular system is unity, the system response will be

Last Answer : The damping factor of a particular system is unity, the system response will be critically damped

Description : Power factor of the system is kept high?

Last Answer : Power factor of the system is kept high to reduce line losses, to maximise the utilization of the capacities of generators, lines and transformers, to reduce voltage regulation of the line.

Description : Millions of designer babies - Would society aim for uniformity or diversity once we have the means to fiddle with the human genome?

Last Answer : answer:What an excellent question. I think, without a doubt, that it would run full force toward uniformity. Maybe without that intention, but everyone wants the best. However, perhaps after time, it would ... traits or less typical traits, and it would be an issue of trending. Makes me wonder.

Description : What is "diversity"?

Last Answer : What is re-branding when it comes to a college campus? I have an answer to the rest of your question but would you answer that for me. BTW apologies if i’m being a dipshot because it’s late and I’m ready for bed but thought I’d answer this first.

Description : 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

Last Answer : An induction motor has relatively high power factor at near full load.

Last Answer : For a consumer the most economical power factor is generally 0.95 lagging .

Last Answer : A low utilization factor for a plant indicates that plant is used for stand by purpose.

Last Answer : Peak load plant can never have 100 percent load factor.

Last Answer : In two part tariff, variation in load factor will affect operating or running charges.

Last Answer : High load factor indicates total plant capacity is utilised for most of the time.

Last Answer : Demand factor is defined as maximum demand/connected load.

Last Answer : The load factor of domestic load is usually 10 to 15%.

Last Answer : Load factor of a power station is generally less than unity.

Last Answer : Load factor of a power station is defined as average load/maximum demand.

Description : Can a synchronous condenser improve power factor?

Last Answer : Yes, synchronous condenser can improve power factor.

Description : What is the maximum value of power factor?

Last Answer : 1 is the maximum value of power factor.

Description : List and state any four limitations of inter connected power station.

Last Answer : Limitations of inter connected power station:- 1) Initial cost of infrastructure of transmission line increases as length increases. 2) Interconnection required more automation which increases cost on ... capacity. But in absence of surplus power merits of interconnection cannot be obtain.

Description : Give the causes and impact and reasons of grid system fault. 

Last Answer : Following are the causes/reasons grid system fault: 1. Major imbalance between generation and consumption i.e. demand is more than generation. 2. Low frequency, due to some faults the frequency ... of supply and causes inconvenience to people. 6. Disturb the routine work of common all people.

Description : Do you feel more or less comfortable amongst a diverse population?

Last Answer : I feel more comfortable with diversity. It feels unnatural when the group is unrepresentative of the general population.

Description : How do you deal with smokers at your home?

Last Answer : I do not allow them to smoke. They know where the door is.

Description : Which people do you think get prejudice and stereotypes the most? And what are solutions to stop that?

Last Answer : Anyone that is different or stands out from the crowd seems to draw a lot of flak. And I don’t know what we can do to make people more accepting.

Description : Why is this argument not used in promoting minority rights?

Last Answer : answer:You are speaking naively and idealistically. YES, to a rational person, diversity is generally a positive - in sport, business, and so on. Although not 100% of the time. The diverse people that you ... is that the whole world sees diversity as an advantage. It doesn't. Many do, many don't.

Description : Has anyone actually hired a token?

Last Answer : answer:I worked for a large corporation 35+ years ago. They hired a guy who seemed to know nothing about engineering even though that was his job. He did almost nothing. If you needed ... the company brochures. Sadly, that personal experience turned me off to affirmative action of any kind..

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Last Answer : Yes, i’ve added a few new ones. I’ll add more later once i get to know them! :)

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Description : Do you consider yourself to be 'colorblind' [in the racial sense] - why or why not? Or alternately, what're your views on 'colorblindness'?

Last Answer : I don't believe in being color blind'. I believe in seeing others differences and accepting them. It's the difference between the two common themes: Salad Bowl and Mixing Pot. In the ... but we are mixed together into something enjoyable. We accept each others differences but they still exist.

Description : How do we have unique voices, and where do our voices come from?

Last Answer : answer:The uniqueness of one's voice is attributed to genetics, coupled with the physiological development experienced as your body matures from childhood through adolescence, and into adulthood (especially ... and are measured, for the most part, in terms of psychological and social development.

Description : What Does Quality Factor Mean?

Last Answer : Answer :The Quality factor is also defined, as Q. So it is a number, which reflects the lossness of a circuit. Higher the Q, the lower are the losses.

Description : What is meant by Power factor?

Last Answer : Ans. Power factor means ratio of true power to apparent power. It is cosine of phase angle between voltage and current. Its value is 1 for Unity P.F. Loads, 0 to 1 lagging for inductive loads and o to 1 leading for capacitive loads.

Description : State the effects of low power factor on efficiency and voltage regulation of short transmission lines. 

Last Answer : i) Effect of Low power factor on efficiency:- When power factor of load reduces current drawn by transmission line increases so copper losses in transmission line increases, hence transmission ... increases, so voltage drop in transmission line increases so regulation increases. (Become Poor) 

Description : Briefly explain how the power factor of an inductive circuit can be improved.

Last Answer : As we know that power factor should be corrected to ensure that the current supplied is cost friendly. Meaning the power factor should be around one but not greater than one(0.8-0.9) in a ... an inductive circuit due to the inductive reactance which oppose the change of current in the ac circuit. 

Description : Define leakage factor.

Last Answer : It is the ratio of total flux to leakage flux.

Description : Define PIV, TUF, ripple factor, efficiency of rectifier.

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Description : Why capacitors are used to improve power factor?

Last Answer :  Capacitors generate reactive power instead of that drawn from source which is required by inductive loads.so it reduce the reactive current which is drawn from source to be drawn from capacitor.This control in Electric bills cost.

Description : Define : i) Strain gauge ii) Gauge factor

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Description : Define ripple factor and PIV of HWR

Last Answer : Peak Inverse Voltage (PIV) or Peak Reverse Voltage (PRV) refer to the maximum voltage a diode can withstand in the reverse-biased direction before breakdown. Also may be called Reverse Breakdown Voltage.