Electric Power Generation Overview Quiz

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What are the three principal components of an electric supply system?

Power station, transmission lines, distribution system (correct)

Big customers, small customers, generation

Fossil fuel, renewable, overhead T.L.

DC T.L., AC T.L., underground cable

Where are power stations typically located?

In areas with high pollution levels

Close to transmission lines for efficiency

Favorable places quite away from consumers (correct)

In densely populated areas near consumers

How is electric power transmitted to load centers?

Using renewable energy sources for sustainability

By converting it to DC voltage for efficiency

With the help of conductors known as transmission lines (correct)

Through underground cables for safety

What is the primary function of a generating station?

To produce electric power using a prime mover coupled to an alternator Signup and view all the answers

What is the prime mover commonly employed in a generating station?

Steam turbine, water turbine etc. Signup and view all the answers

What are the three principal components of an electric supply system?

Power station, transmission lines, distribution system Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a generating station?

Produce electric power using a prime mover coupled to an alternator Signup and view all the answers

How is electric power transmitted to load centers?

With the help of conductors known as transmission lines Signup and view all the answers

Where are power stations typically located?

At favorable places generally quite away from consumers Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical electrical supply from generator to customer showing transformer applications and typical operating voltages called?

Distribution system Signup and view all the answers

Electric Power Generation Overview Quiz

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What are the three principal components of an electric supply system?

Where are power stations typically located?

How is electric power transmitted to load centers?

What is the primary function of a generating station?

What is the prime mover commonly employed in a generating station?

What are the three principal components of an electric supply system?

What is the primary function of a generating station?

How is electric power transmitted to load centers?

Where are power stations typically located?

What is the typical electrical supply from generator to customer showing transformer applications and typical operating voltages called?

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