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Category: Economics of Power Generation
Which of the following, in a thermal power plant, is not a fixed cost?
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A. Fuel cost
B. Interest on capital
C. Depreciation
D. Insurance charges
A nuclear power plant is invariably used as a__________?
A. peak load plant
B. base load plant
C. stand-by plant
D. spinning reserve plant
E. any of the above
In a load curve the highest point represents______________?
A. peak demand
B. average demand
C. diversified demand
D. none of the above
__________ industry has the least power consumption per ton of product?
A. Soap
B. Sugar
C. Vegetable oil
D. Caustic soda
An alternator coupled to a __________ runs at slow speed, as compared to as compared to others.
A. diesel engine
B. hydraulic turbine
C. steam turbine
D. gas turbine
A pilot exciter is provided on generators for which of the following reasons?
A. To excite the poles of main exciter
B. To provide requisite starting torque to main exciter
C. To provide requisite starting torque to generator
D. None of the above
In _________ fuel transportation cost is least.
A. nuclear power plants
B. diesel generating plants
C. steam power stations
D. None
Which of the following component, in a steam power plant, needs maximum maintenance attention?
A. Steam turbine
B. Condenser
C. Water treatment plant
D. Boiler
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