Transmission Line Design Considerations Quiz
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What are the goals of transmission line design?

  • To minimize the cost of transmission lines
  • To develop a simple model for transmission lines (correct)
  • To eliminate the need for insulators
  • To maximize the supply of aluminum
  • What are the most common methods for transfer of electric power?

  • Underground (AC) and Underground (DC)
  • Overhead (AC) and Overhead (DC)
  • Underwater (AC or DC) and Overland (AC or DC)
  • Overhead (AC or DC) and Underground (AC or DC) (correct)
  • What does ACSR stand for in the context of transmission line conductors?

  • Aluminum Core Steel-Reinforced
  • Aluminum Coated Steel-Ring
  • Aluminum Conductor Steel-Reinforced (correct)
  • Aluminum Core Steel-Ring
  • Why has aluminum replaced copper as the most common conductor metal for overhead transmission?

    <p>Lower cost, lighter weight, and more supply of aluminum available</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does ACSR consist of?

    <p>Layers of aluminum strands surrounding a central core of steel strands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An overhead transmission line consists of conductors, insulators, support structures, and shield wires in most cases.

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

    ACSR stands for Aluminum Core Steel-Reinforced.

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

    Aluminum has replaced copper as the most common conductor metal for overhead transmission due to its heavier weight.

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

    The most common methods for the transfer of electric power are Overhead AC, Underground DC, and Overhead DC.

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

    The ACSR conductor type consists of layers of aluminum strands surrounding a central core of steel strands.

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

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