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A subject with the name of Energy Management deals with the reduction
of losses in the transmission and distribution system, use of energy efficient
technologies, conservation of energy, more and more emphasis on non-

conventional sources of energy for generation of electricity, and energy audit
to reduce losses, etc.

13.12 REVIEW QUESTIONS

A. Short Answer Type Questions

1. What are the various sub-systems of an electrical power system? Explain the significance of
each of them.
2. What are the various ways of generation of electricity from natural resources? What are their
limitations?
3. Draw and explain how electricity is generated in a coal-fired thermal power plant.
4. Explain the basic principle of generation of electricity in a nuclear power plant.
5. What is meant by renewable energy sources? Give two examples.
6. What is the basic principle of solar electricity generation. What are the requirements and
limitations?
7. Give brief descriptions of generation of electricity from non-conventional energy sources.
8. Explain how electricity is brought from the generating stations to the consumers of electricity.
9. Compare dc and ac transmission systems.
10. Compare overhead versus underground distributions systems.
11. Explain the function of neutral wire and earth wire in an electrical distribution system.
12. Explain the importance of earthing of electrical systems.
13. Explain the method of earthing.
14. Explain the various types of electrical wiring.
15. Draw the schematic diagram of stair case lighting, i.e., one lamp controlled from two
positions. Also draw the wiring diagram.
16. Draw the wiring diagram of a tube light circuit.
17. What are the protective devices used in power systems?

B. Multiple Choice Questions

1. The voltage range at which power is generated in power stations is

a. 440 V to 1 kV
b. 11 kV to 30 kV
c. 33 kV to 66 kV
d. 66 kV to 132 kV.

2. The generated voltage is transmitted through transmission lines after stepping up the voltage