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?

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

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

    <p>Steam turbine, water turbine etc.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Power station, transmission lines, distribution system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a generating station?

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

    How is electric power transmitted to load centers?

    <p>With the help of conductors known as transmission lines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are power stations typically located?

    <p>At favorable places generally quite away from consumers</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Distribution system</p> Signup and view all the answers

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