Switchgear and Protection MCQs Part 5

Switchgear and Protection MCQs Part 5

Which of the following device detects fault in power system

Which of the following device detects fault in power system

  1. Relay
  2. Circuit breaker
  3. Isolator
  4. None of these

Correct answer: 1. Relay

A circuit breaker is rated as 1800 A, 1000 MVA, 33 kV, 3 second, 3 phase oil circuit breaker. The value of rated normal current is

A circuit breaker is rated as 1800 A, 1000 MVA, 33 kV, 3 second, 3 phase oil circuit breaker. The value of rated normal current is:

  1. 1000 A
  2. 1800 A
  3. 2500 A
  4. 3000 A

Correct answer: 2. 1800 A

Fuse operation is based on

Fuse operation is based on:

  1. Magnetic effect of current
  2. Heating effect of electric current
  3. Photo-electric effect
  4. None of these

Correct answer: 2. Heating effect of electric current

The rating of circuit breaker is usually determined on the basis of

The rating of circuit breaker is usually determined on the basis of:

  1. Single line to ground fault
  2. Double line to ground fault
  3. Line to line fault
  4. Symmetrical fault

Correct answer: 4. Symmetrical fault

The operating time of circuit breaker is around

The operating time of circuit breaker is around:

  1. 0.002 s
  2. 0.005 s
  3. 0.2 s
  4. 5 s

Correct answer: 3. 0.2 s

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