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GATE EE 1999
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.3
The load carrying capability of a long AC transmission line is
A
Always limited by the conductor size
B
Limited by stability considerations.
C
Reduced at a low ambient temperatures.
D
Decreased by the use of bundled conductors of single conductors.
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GATE EE 1999
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.6
For a single phase overhead line having solid copper conductors of diameter $$1$$ cm, spaced $$60$$ cm between centers, the inductance in $$mH/km$$ is
A
$$0.05+0.2$$ $$ln$$ $$60$$
B
$$0.2$$ $$ln$$ $$60$$
C
$$0.05+0.2$$ $$ln$$ $$(60/0.5)$$
D
$$0.2$$ $$ln$$ $$(60/0.5)$$
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GATE EE 1999
Subjective
+5
-0
A 6.6 kV, 50 Hz single core lead sheathed cable has the following data:
Conductor diameter: 1.5 cm, length: 4 km. Internal diameter of the sheath : 3 cm
Resistivity of insulation : 1.3 $$ \times $$ 1012 $$\Omega $$-m. Relative permittivity of insulation : 3.5 Calculate

(a) the insulation resistance
(b) the capacitance and
(c) the maximum electric stress in the insulation

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GATE EE 1999
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.6
A single phase AC distributor supplies two single phase loads as shown in figure. The voltage drop from A to C is GATE EE 1999 Power System Analysis - Parameters and Performance of Transmission Lines Question 54 English
A
4.5 V
B
31.5 V
C
30 V
D
20 V