Transmission and Distribution of electric power by underground system is superior to overhead system in respect of Appearance and public safety, Maintenance cost and Frequency of faults, power failure and accidents.
9.The main drawback of underground system over overhead system is
AExposure to lightning
BHeavy initial cost
CExposure to atmospheric hazards such as smoke, ice, wind etc.
DInductive interference between power and communication circuits.
By increasing the Transmission voltage double of its original value, the same power can be dispatched keeping the line loss One-fourth of original value.
12.The volume of copper required for an ac Transmission line is inversely proportional to
For the same conductor length, same amount of power, same losses and same maximum voltage to earth, The system required minimum conductor area is 3-wire dc.
14.Which of the following distribution system is preferred for good efficiency and high economy?
The highest transmission voltage used in India is 765 kV.
20.If variable part of annual cost on account of interest and depreciation on the capital out lay is equal to the annual cost of electrical energy wasted in the conductors, the total annual cost will be minimum and the corresponding size of conductor will be the most economical. This statement is known as