Achiever Study Plan ESE-2018: Power System Quiz 5

A power system has two synchronous generators having governor turbine characteristics as
P₁ = 50(50 - f)
P₂ = 100(51 - f)
where f represents the system frequency. Assuming a lossless operation of the complete power system, what is the system frequency for a total load of 800 MW?

A 2-pole, 50 Hz, 11 kV, 100MW alternator has a moment of inertial of 10,000 kg.m². The value of inertial constant, H is

Stability of power system can be improved by
1) Using series compensators
2) Using parallel transmission lines
3) Reducing voltage of transmission
Which of the above statements are correct?

In hydro power stations, what is an enlarged body of water just above the intake and used as a regulating reservoir, called?

For variable heads of near about but less than 30 meters, which type of turbines is used in hydro power stations?

A power station’s plant load factor is defined as the ratio of