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What is the main function of the National Transmission Corporation (TRANSCO) created by the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA)?
What is the main function of the National Transmission Corporation (TRANSCO) created by the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA)?
To maintain and manage the entire power transmission system.
Name the two types of electric power distribution systems according to the nature of the supply.
Name the two types of electric power distribution systems according to the nature of the supply.
AC Distribution system and DC Distribution system.
What does EPIRA stand for?
What does EPIRA stand for?
Electric Power Industry Reform Act.
What is the purpose of the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA) Law?
What is the purpose of the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA) Law?
What are the three types of electric power distribution systems classified according to the type of connection?
What are the three types of electric power distribution systems classified according to the type of connection?
Where does the bulk movement of electrical energy start in the electrical power transmission distribution system?
Where does the bulk movement of electrical energy start in the electrical power transmission distribution system?
What is the main task of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) according to the text?
What is the main task of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) according to the text?
Define Transmission lines and Distribution lines based on the text.
Define Transmission lines and Distribution lines based on the text.
What is the purpose of Republic Act (RA) 11361 - “Anti-Obstruction of Power Lines Act”?
What is the purpose of Republic Act (RA) 11361 - “Anti-Obstruction of Power Lines Act”?
What distinguishes Primary Distribution System from Secondary Distribution System in AC distribution?
What distinguishes Primary Distribution System from Secondary Distribution System in AC distribution?
How is Primary Distribution typically carried out in an AC distribution system?
How is Primary Distribution typically carried out in an AC distribution system?
What types of systems are part of the AC distribution system according to the text?
What types of systems are part of the AC distribution system according to the text?
What is the main difference between an underground distribution system and an overhead distribution system?
What is the main difference between an underground distribution system and an overhead distribution system?
According to Republic Act (RA) 7832, what action related to electric transmission lines is considered punishable?
According to Republic Act (RA) 7832, what action related to electric transmission lines is considered punishable?
What part of an electric system is responsible for delivering electric energy to an end-user?
What part of an electric system is responsible for delivering electric energy to an end-user?
Name two types of methods used for installing underground distribution systems.
Name two types of methods used for installing underground distribution systems.
Why are circuit breakers considered more convenient than fuses?
Why are circuit breakers considered more convenient than fuses?
What does the overcurrent rating of an OCP device indicate?
What does the overcurrent rating of an OCP device indicate?
What is the purpose of an interrupting rating in OCP devices?
What is the purpose of an interrupting rating in OCP devices?
Define utilization equipment in the context of electrical systems.
Define utilization equipment in the context of electrical systems.
What is the function of an appliance in an electrical system?
What is the function of an appliance in an electrical system?
Describe the components of an electrical device panelboard.
Describe the components of an electrical device panelboard.
What are some common names used to refer to a panelboard in the electrical trade?
What are some common names used to refer to a panelboard in the electrical trade?
What is the purpose of an electric meter in an electrical system?
What is the purpose of an electric meter in an electrical system?
What is the unit of measurement for a thousandth of an inch?
What is the unit of measurement for a thousandth of an inch?
What type of cable is suitable for direct burial in earth as a feeder or branch circuit cable?
What type of cable is suitable for direct burial in earth as a feeder or branch circuit cable?
How is Armored Cable classified, and what distinguishes type ACT from type AC?
How is Armored Cable classified, and what distinguishes type ACT from type AC?
What is the difference between Metal-Clad (MC) Cable and Armored Cable (AC) in terms of armor and grounding?
What is the difference between Metal-Clad (MC) Cable and Armored Cable (AC) in terms of armor and grounding?
When is Thermostat Cable typically used, and what is the maximum voltage it can handle?
When is Thermostat Cable typically used, and what is the maximum voltage it can handle?
What is the purpose of the sheathing in NMC conductors, and what properties does it provide?
What is the purpose of the sheathing in NMC conductors, and what properties does it provide?
