Chapter 11 Flashcards
The __________________________station of power generation and distribution enables power to be produced at one location for immediate use at other distant locations.
Central
Without the use of _______________________ to efficiently raise and lower voltage levels, the widespread distribution of electrical power would be impractical.
Transformers
High voltages are used in transmission lines to reduce the transmission ___ .
a. Resistance
b. Current
c. Power
d. Power factor
B
- Relatively large diameter conductors are used in electrical utility transmission systems.
__________ (True/False)
- The higher the level of the distribution voltage, the more difficult and expensive it becomes to provide for adequate insulation of the conductors.
__________ (True/False)
- Three-phase power is usually supplied to commercial and industrial customers.
__________ (True/False)
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For the distribution system shown in Figure 3-1, determine the value of the current transmisison
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Compared to the low-voltage side, the high-voltage side of a power transformer draws ____ current.
a. More
b. Less
c. The same
d. A fixed amount of
b
Substations contain __________________________ ________________________ that reduce the transmission voltage levels.
step-down
Transformers
The three major sections of the unit substation are:
a. ___________________________
b. ___________________________
c. ______________________________
High voltage primary switch gear
Transformer Section
Low-Voltage Distribution
- The unit substation is left open on the back for convenient access to all parts.
__________ (True/False)
- Before attempting to open the primary switch on a unit substation, you should disconnect the loads from the transformer.
__________ (True/False)
- Electrical distribution systems within buildings are required to safely deliver electrical energy without any component overheating or unacceptable voltage drops.
__________ (True/False)
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Correct selection of conductors for feeders and branch circuits must take
into account \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ , \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, and \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ .
Ampacity
Short Circuit
Voltage Drop
In installing motors and motor controllers, which of the following needs to be adhered to (accurately followed)?
a. NEC
b. State and local codes
c. Manufacturer’s instructions
d. All of these Answer: _______
d
. Identify the three major sections of the electrical distribution system shown in the diagram.
service entrance
feeders
branch circuits
Identify the three types of raceways shown in figure 3-3:
a. ________________________________
b. ________________________________
c. ________________________________
Rigid and flexible conduit
Busway
Cable Tray
Conduit capacity is generally based on a _______ fill ratio.
a. 90%
b. 80%
c. 60%
d. 40%
Answer: _______
d
A panelboard is usually supplied from a switchboard and further divides the power distribution system into smaller parts.
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What is the value of the line-to-neutral voltage for the three-phase four-wire panelboard feeder circuit shown in Figure 3-4?
480/root 3
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