Economics of Power Generation Mcqs

This set of Electrical engineering Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on study of “Economics of Power Generation”. These questions are chosen from a collection of most authoritative and best reference books on Electrical engineering. Our aim is to prepare an individual for competitive exams like NTS, GAT, ECAT, University and College entrance exams, Jobs and interviews. One should practice our MCQS to assimilate Economics of Power Generation Mcqs comprehensively.

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16.
The expected useful life of an hydroelectric power station is around_________________?

15 years

30 years

60 years

100 years

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18.
A load curve indicates___________?

Average power used during the period

Average kWh (kW) energy consumption during the period

Either of the above

None of the above

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19.
A consumer has to pay lesser fixed charges in____________?

Flat rate tariff

Two part tariff

Maximum demand tariff

Any of the above

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20.
The area under a load curve gives__________?

Average demand

Energy consumed

Maximum demand

None of the above

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21.
Diversity factor has direct effect on the____________?

Fixed cost of unit generated

Running cost of unit generated

Both A. and B.

Neither A. nor B.

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22.
Load curve is useful in deciding the_____________?

Operating schedule of generating units

Sizes of generating units

Total installed capacity of the plant

All of the above

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23.
Load curve of a power plant has always____________?

Zero slope

Positive slope

Negative slope

All of these

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24.
Annual depreciation of the plant it proportional to the earning capacity of the plant vide

Sinking fund depreciation

Straight line depreciation

Reducing balances depreciation

None of the above

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25.
Load curve helps in deciding___________?

Total installed capacity of the plant

Sizes of the generating units

Operating schedule of generating units

All of the above

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26.
A low utilization factor for a plant indicates that

Plant is used for stand by purpose only

Plant is under maintenance

Plant is used for base load only

Plant is used for peak load as well as base load

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27.
Low power factor is usually not due to___________?

Arc lamps

Induction motors

Fluorescent tubes

Incandescent lamp

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28.
Direct conversion of heat into electrical energy is possible through____________?

Fuel cells

Solar cells

MHD generators

None of the above

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29.
power plant is expected to have the longest life?

Steam

Diesel

Hydroelectric

Any of the above

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30.
The increased load during summer months is due to____________?

Increased business activity

Increased water supply

Increased use of fans and air conditioners

None of the above

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