Switchgear and Metering Design Principles Quiz

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What is a key design consideration for the layout of switchgear?

Enclosure in brick cells

Isolation of sections without affecting service (correct)

Lack of fire protection

Absence of access for inspection

Which type of switchgear encloses all conductors and insulators in an earthed metal case?

Truck switchgear

Cellular switchgear

Cubicle switchgear

Metal clad switchgear (correct)

Why are reactors used in switchgear design?

To exceed the capacity of circuit breakers

To increase the risks of failure

To reduce maintenance charges

To reduce the risks of failure (correct)

In which type of switchgear does a movable truck carry the circuit breaker and isolator contacts?

Truck switchgear Signup and view all the answers

What is a common advantage of metal-clad switchgear?

Enclosure of live parts in metal ensuring operator safety Signup and view all the answers

What must be adequately arranged in switchgear to ensure safety?

Fire protection Signup and view all the answers

What is a key function of instruments in a power plant, based on the text?

Assist in making performance calculations Signup and view all the answers

Which type of instruments enable supervision of a plant economically, according to the text?

Integrating instruments Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of using electronics more widely in instrumentation?

Increase in automation Signup and view all the answers

Which type of instruments provide both indication and integration functions?

Pressure gauges Signup and view all the answers

Which instruments are commonly used for measuring impurities in a power plant?

pH measuring instruments Signup and view all the answers

How has the importance of instrumentation in power plant engineering changed over time?

Increased with the use of electronics and automation Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of correcting a problem in a utility as mentioned in the text?

To reduce inconvenience and disruption Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an application of an electric meter mentioned in the text?

Operating surveillance cameras Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between earthing and grounding in a power system?

Earthing involves no physical connection to the ground Signup and view all the answers

In the power industry, which term is commonly used interchangeably with 'grounding'?

Earthing Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for earthing neutrals of industrial power systems, as per the text?

To ensure safety by connecting to zero volt potential Signup and view all the answers

What role does an electric meter play in managing grid frequency as per the text?

Regulating flow of electricity Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the brake in an electromechanical watt-hour meter?

To create a counter torque Signup and view all the answers

Which type of electric meter has evolved into a totally electronic (solid state) design?

Electronic Meter Signup and view all the answers

How are electronic meters different from electromechanical meters?

Contain no moving mechanical parts Signup and view all the answers

Which component of an electronic meter provides a digital display of energy and demand?

Large-Scale Integrated Circuits Signup and view all the answers

Why are solid-state meters growing in use?

Their digital capabilities and elimination of mechanical complexity Signup and view all the answers

How is the operation of an electronic meter different from an electromechanical meter?

Electronic meters have no moving mechanical parts Signup and view all the answers

What is the equipment used for producing steam called?

Boiler Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the economizer in a steam power plant?

Extract heat from condensate Signup and view all the answers

Where does the ash get collected after combustion in a power plant?

Ash handling unit Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a steam turbine in a power plant?

Generate power Signup and view all the answers

Where does the steam go after striking the blades of the turbine?

Condenser Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a feed pump in a steam power plant?

Transfer feedwater to the boiler Signup and view all the answers

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What is a key design consideration for the layout of switchgear?

Which type of switchgear encloses all conductors and insulators in an earthed metal case?

Why are reactors used in switchgear design?

In which type of switchgear does a movable truck carry the circuit breaker and isolator contacts?

What is a common advantage of metal-clad switchgear?

What must be adequately arranged in switchgear to ensure safety?

What is a key function of instruments in a power plant, based on the text?

Which type of instruments enable supervision of a plant economically, according to the text?

What is a consequence of using electronics more widely in instrumentation?

Which type of instruments provide both indication and integration functions?

Which instruments are commonly used for measuring impurities in a power plant?

How has the importance of instrumentation in power plant engineering changed over time?

What is the main purpose of correcting a problem in a utility as mentioned in the text?

Which of the following is NOT an application of an electric meter mentioned in the text?

What is the key difference between earthing and grounding in a power system?

In the power industry, which term is commonly used interchangeably with 'grounding'?

What is the main reason for earthing neutrals of industrial power systems, as per the text?

What role does an electric meter play in managing grid frequency as per the text?

What is the function of the brake in an electromechanical watt-hour meter?

Which type of electric meter has evolved into a totally electronic (solid state) design?

How are electronic meters different from electromechanical meters?

Which component of an electronic meter provides a digital display of energy and demand?

Why are solid-state meters growing in use?

How is the operation of an electronic meter different from an electromechanical meter?

What is the equipment used for producing steam called?

What is the function of the economizer in a steam power plant?

Where does the ash get collected after combustion in a power plant?

What is the function of a steam turbine in a power plant?

Where does the steam go after striking the blades of the turbine?

What is the purpose of a feed pump in a steam power plant?

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Questions and Answers

What is a key design consideration for the layout of switchgear?

Which type of switchgear encloses all conductors and insulators in an earthed metal case?

Why are reactors used in switchgear design?

In which type of switchgear does a movable truck carry the circuit breaker and isolator contacts?

What is a common advantage of metal-clad switchgear?

What must be adequately arranged in switchgear to ensure safety?

What is a key function of instruments in a power plant, based on the text?

Which type of instruments enable supervision of a plant economically, according to the text?

What is a consequence of using electronics more widely in instrumentation?

Which type of instruments provide both indication and integration functions?

Which instruments are commonly used for measuring impurities in a power plant?

How has the importance of instrumentation in power plant engineering changed over time?

What is the main purpose of correcting a problem in a utility as mentioned in the text?

Which of the following is NOT an application of an electric meter mentioned in the text?

What is the key difference between earthing and grounding in a power system?

In the power industry, which term is commonly used interchangeably with 'grounding'?

What is the main reason for earthing neutrals of industrial power systems, as per the text?

What role does an electric meter play in managing grid frequency as per the text?

What is the function of the brake in an electromechanical watt-hour meter?

Which type of electric meter has evolved into a totally electronic (solid state) design?

How are electronic meters different from electromechanical meters?

Which component of an electronic meter provides a digital display of energy and demand?

Why are solid-state meters growing in use?

How is the operation of an electronic meter different from an electromechanical meter?

What is the equipment used for producing steam called?

What is the function of the economizer in a steam power plant?

Where does the ash get collected after combustion in a power plant?

What is the function of a steam turbine in a power plant?

Where does the steam go after striking the blades of the turbine?

What is the purpose of a feed pump in a steam power plant?

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