A. Improved frequency of power supplied
B. Reduction in total installed capacity
C. Increased reliability
D. Economy in operation of plants
Related Mcqs:
- Which of the following is an advantage of static capacitor for power factor improvement?
A. Little maintenance cost
B. Ease in installation
C. Low losses
D. All of the above - Different generating stations use following prime movers?
A. diesel engine
B. hydraulic turbine
C. gas turbine
D. steam turbine
E. any of the above - For the same cylinder dimensions and speed, which of the following engine will produce least power?
A. Supercharged engine
B. Diesel engine
C. Petrol engine
D. All of the above engines will equal power - For which of the following power plants highly skilled engineers are required for running the plants?
A. Solar power plants
B. Gas turbine power plants
C. Nuclear power plants
D. Hydro-electric power plants - Which of the following is the disadvantage due to low power factor?
A. Poor voltage regulation
B. Increased transmission losses
C. High cost of equipment for a given load
D. All of the above - In power plants insurance cover is provided for which of the following?
A. Unskilled workers only
B. Skilled workers only
C. Equipment only
D. All of the above - With reference to a power station which of the following is not a fixed cost?
A. Fuel cost
B. Interest on capital
C. Insurance charges
D. Depreciation - Which of the following, in a thermal power plant, is not a fixed cost?
A. Fuel cost
B. Interest on capital
C. Depreciation
D. Insurance charges - Which of the following power plants need the least period for installation ?
A. Thermal power plant
B. Diesel power plant
C. Nuclear power plant
D. Hydro-electric power plant - Which of the following component, in a steam power plant, needs maximum maintenance attention?
A. Steam turbine
B. Condenser
C. Water treatment plant
D. Boiler
