Electrical Transmission System and Distribution System Overview

To maintain and manage the entire power transmission system.

AC Distribution system and DC Distribution system.

Electric Power Industry Reform Act.

<p>To privatize the generation, transmission, distribution, and supply of power sector.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Radial system, Ring system, Interconnected system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>From a generating site, such as a power station or power plant.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ensure that the country's transmission assets are in optimal condition to convey safe, quality, and reliable electricity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Transmission lines carry electricity from power plant to substation, while Distribution lines carry electricity from substations to end-users for residential and commercial use.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To ensure uninterrupted conveyance of electricity and protect the integrity and reliability of the country's transmission, sub-transmission, and distribution system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Primary Distribution operates at higher voltages and handles larger blocks of electrical energy, while Secondary Distribution includes the voltages used by end-users.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Primary distribution is carried out by a 3-phase, 3-wire system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Overhead system and Underground system are part of the AC distribution system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The conductors in the underground system are placed under the surface of streets or sidewalks, while in the overhead system, the conductors are mounted on poles above ground.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cutting, sawing, slicing, or removing any electric power transmission line material or meter from a tower, pole, or any other installation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The distribution system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Duct system and Direct burial system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Circuit breakers are easily reset without needing replacement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The highest amperage it can carry continuously without exceeding a specific temperature limit.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To handle the maximum possible fault-current (short-circuit)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Instruments used by utility companies to measure and record electrical energy consumed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To perform specific tasks like cooking, cleaning, cooling, or heating.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Consists of a sheet metal box (cabinet) and a cover to enclose and conceal the interior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Power panel, load center, distribution center, or main power panel.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To measure and record the electrical energy consumed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mil</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Underground feeder (UF) cable</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Armored Cable is classified as either AC or ACT. Type ACT has thermoplastic insulation while type AC has rubber insulation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>MC cable does not contain a bonding strip like AC cable, and the armor in MC cable cannot be used as an equipment ground.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Thermostat Cable is used in applications with voltage less than 30V, such as doorbells, chimes, and thermostats.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The sheathing in NMC conductors provides flame retardancy, moisture resistance, fungus resistance, and corrosion resistance.</p> Signup and view all the answers