Electrical Power Generation MCQs Part 44

Electrical Engineering MCQs on Power Generation – Part 44

A load curve shows

A load curve shows

  1. Average kwh (kw) energy consumption during the period
  2. Average power used during the period
  3. Either of the above
  4. 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

  1. Diesel engine plant
  2. Gas turbine plant
  3. Nuclear power plant
  4. 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

  1. Depreciation
  2. Fuel cost
  3. Insurance charges
  4. Interest on capital

Correct answer: 2. Fuel cost

The salvage value of the plant is always

The salvage value of the plant is always

  1. Negative
  2. Positive
  3. Zero
  4. 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

  1. Diesel engine power plants
  2. Hydro-electric power plants
  3. Nuclear power plant
  4. Thermal power plants

Correct answer: 4. Thermal power plants

Also see: 5 Types of Electrical Equipment at Hydro Power Plants

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