System Design Principles

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What happens to current when voltage is reduced by a factor from high to low side in a transformer?

  • It becomes zero.
  • It remains the same.
  • It is reduced by the same factor.
  • It is multiplied by the same factor. (correct)

What type of losses do transformers experience when there is no current flow?

  • No-load losses (correct)
  • Iron losses
  • Load-related losses
  • Copper losses

What is the primary function of switches in a power system?

  • To regulate voltage
  • To step up or step down voltages
  • To detect electrical equipment failure
  • To vary the connection of lines (correct)

What is the primary function of protective equipment?

<p>To detect electrical equipment failure and isolate the damaged equipment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What determines the load break capacity of a switch?

<p>The current rating of the switch (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is critical for the proper function of protective equipment?

<p>Precise calibration and assembly (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of supplying power using multiple sources in a system design?

<p>To achieve maximum service continuity and reliability (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of using short-time rated power circuit breakers in a system design?

<p>To improve service continuity and reliability (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of designing an electrical system for maximum electrical efficiency?

<p>Minimizing losses in conductors, transformers, and utilization equipment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of designing appropriate system alarms, monitoring, and diagnostics in a system design?

<p>To detect and isolate faults quickly (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of selecting high-quality electrical equipment in a system design?

<p>To improve service continuity and reliability (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a goal of designing a system with simpler electrical equipment?

<p>To minimize maintenance costs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of tap changing transformers?

<p>To regulate voltage levels in a power system (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is included in the capital cost of a substation?

<p>Equipment costs, labor, and materials required to build the substation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between capital costs and operating costs?

<p>Capital costs are one-time expenditures, while operating costs are recurring expenses (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of protective equipment in a power system?

<p>To detect and isolate faults in the power system (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the unit of measurement for transmission line costs?

<p>Dollars per kVA-mile (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of equipment losses in a power system?

<p>Equipment losses are significant and affect the overall efficiency of the power system (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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