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6. Depreciation charges are high in case of
A. thermal plant
B. diesel plant
C. hydroelectric plant
D. thermal plant
Explanation:
7. In two part tariff, variation in load factor will affect
A. fixed charges
B. operating or running charges
C. both (a) and (b)
D. either (a) or (b)
Explanation:
8. Annual depreciation as per straight line method, is calculated by
A. the capital cost divided by number of year of life
B. the capital cost minus the salvage value, is divided by the number of years of life
C. increasing a uniform sum of money per annum at stipulated rate of interest
D. none of the above
Explanation:
9. A load curve indicates
A. average power used during the period
B. average kWh (kW) energy consumption during the period
C. either of the above
D. none of the above
Explanation:
10. Load curve helps in deciding
A. total installed capacity of the plant
B. sizes of the generating units
C. operating schedule of generating units
D. all of the above
Explanation: