Power Distribution Sector, Question Paper Download for Advanced Certificate in Power Distribution Management, Previous years Examination.

Advanced Certificate in Power Distribution Management
Bee-001 Power Distribution Sector

Time: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 100

Note: This paper has three sections. Attempt all sections. Answer the questions in English language only.

SECTION A

Attempt all questions.

1. Fill in the blanks.

(a) In relation to the type of conductors, the abbreviation 'AAAC' stands for…………………

(b) As per the time schedule specified in the........... Code, the load scheduling is done one day before the day ahead.

(c) The two types of distribution transformers are 'Core' type and………………….type.

(d) As per the Electricity Act, 2003,…………..has notified the regulations on meters of electricity in the year 2006.

(e)………. test is recommended to ensure breakdown strength of transformer oil.

(f) The country is divided into number of regional grids and…………….of them have already been interconnected. 

(g) Most of the power generated in the country comes from…………..power stations.

(Hint: Coal fired, Gas fired, Hydro, Nuclear, Wind, Solar)

(h)…………..power stations are generally used to meet the peak load in the country.

(i) Bureau of Energy Efficiency has been set up under the…………… (Name the Act and the year)

(j) Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), State Electricity Regulatory Commissions (SERCs) and …………. have been set up in the electricity sector under the Electricity Act, 2003 to deal with the regulatory issues and to sort out disputes.

SECTION B

Attempt all questions. All questions carry equal marks.

2. How many special courts can be constituted in a State and for what purpose are they constituted? 

3. For what purpose is the Central Energy Conservation Fund set up and where is it set up?

4. Explain the term Open Access.

5. How are T&D losses defined?

6. Discuss the lightning arrestors used in distribution network.

7. Classify the transformers according to the type of core used.

8. What are the factors which influence the section of a cable?

9. Define the term SAIFI. What is it used for?

10. A Trivector meter consists of three different elements. Identify the elements.

11. Describe the indicators used in performance benchmarking.

SECTION C

Attempt any ten questions. All questions carry equal marks.

12. What factors contribute to T&D losses in urban areas?

13. Differentiate between preventive and breakdown maintenance.

14. Discuss the role of CERC in tariff setting.

15. What are the measures a distribution utility can take to improve collection?

16. Describe the method of testing of transformer insulation oil.

17. What are the various types of distribution network systems? Describe briefly.

18. Explain the live line maintenance technique.

19. What are the advantages and disadvantages of Benchmarking?

20. Explain the importance of Energy Conservation Awards. To whom are these awards given?

21. Explain the importance of key performance indicators for a utility.

22. Discuss the role of data warehousing and data mining in the CRM framework.

23. Briefly explain the features of meters used for HT metering.

24. How would the National Tariff Policy help in realising the aims and objectives of Electricity Act, 2003?

25. What are the measures which can be adopted by a utility to reduce distribution transformers' failure rate?