Electrical Engineering MCQs on Power Generation – Part 44
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A load curve shows
A load curve shows
- Average kwh (kw) energy consumption during the period
- Average power used during the period
- Either of the above
- None of the above
Correct answer: 1. Average kwh (kw) energy consumption during the period
Also see: Highest point on daily load curve represents
The power plant that is almost inevitably used as base load plant
The power plant that is almost inevitably used as base load plant
- Diesel engine plant
- Gas turbine plant
- Nuclear power plant
- Pumped storage plant
Correct answer: 3. Nuclear power plant
Explanation: The base load power station supplies load for 24 hours throughout a day.
In a thermal power plant, the cost that is not fixed
In a thermal power plant, the cost that is not fixed
- Depreciation
- Fuel cost
- Insurance charges
- Interest on capital
Correct answer: 2. Fuel cost
The salvage value of the plant is always
The salvage value of the plant is always
- Negative
- Positive
- Zero
- Any of the above
Correct answer: 4. Any of the above
The maintenance cost is usually high in case of
The maintenance cost is usually high in case of
- Diesel engine power plants
- Hydro-electric power plants
- Nuclear power plant
- Thermal power plants
Correct answer: 4. Thermal power plants
Also see: 5 Types of Electrical Equipment at Hydro Power Plants