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Chapter 14 Load Frequency Control and Interconnected

System Operation

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An isolated system is not concerned with problems dealing with - - -

A. load control
Interconnected system operation B. time errors
C. frequency control
D. interconnected system operation

Flat frequency control - - -

A. is used only for single unit plants
Describes a control arrangement where one B. describes a control arrangement where one unit of a multi-unit plant may be
unit of a multi-unit plant may be assigned to assigned to control frequency
control frequency C. is used only in multi-unit systems
D. describes a control arrangement whereby all units within a plant are operating at a
fixed load

A control scheme in which each system interconnected by tie lines is controlling

frequency simultaneously is called - - -
A. tie-line bias control
Tie-line bias control
B. flat frequency control
C. flat tie-line control
D. system control

A control area - - -
A. is always confined to one system
Is one or more systems operating with
B. is defined as a group of two or more systems connected together by uncontrolled
metering and control facilities on all of its
ties
ties to other systems outside of the control
C. is never responsible for controlling frequency outside its own system
area
D. is one or more systems operating with metering and control facilities on all of its ties
to other systems outside of the control area

The combined governor action and inertia of all generating units connected to a
system is used to establish - - -
The frequency bias setting for that control A. a factor for incremental loading of these units
area B. the percentage for proportional loading of each
C. the frequency bias setting for that control area
D. load diversity tables

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Incremental loading refers mainly to - - -

A. the economical generation of electrical energy
The economical generation of electrical
B. the division of electrical loading between units within a plant
energy
C. the division of electrical loading between plants in a system
D. none of the above

A procedure whereby two systems, not directly tied together, exchange electrical
energy with each other through a third system to which they are mutually connected is
called - - -
Wheeling energy A. load diversity
B. wheeling energy
C. economy energy
D. energy accounting

An intersystern tie-line meter shows high frequency and power flow out. This would be
an indication of - - -
A loss of customer load or over-generation A. a loss of generation internally
internally B. a loss of generation externally
C. over-generation externally
D. a loss of customer load or over-generation internally

One essential requirement to be met before two systems consider interconnecting with
each other is - - -
That each have the capability of operating A. that each have load diversity capabilities
independently B. that each have similar governor and inertia response characteristics
C. that each have facilities for energy accounting
D. that each have the capability of operating independently

Unit control of load and frequency is preferred over plant control because - - -
A. it provides for quicker response during emergencies
All of the above B. it limits the effects of component failure
C. units may be loaded more efficiently
D. all of the above

If a power system operates at an average frequency of less than 60 Hertz - - -

A. there will be a fast accumulated time error
There will be a slow accumulated time error B. no time error will accumulate
C. there will be a slow accumulated time error
D. the time error is not significant to system operation

Whenever a load dispatcher observes an accumulated time error during

interconnected system operation, which is greater than a predetermined value, he
should correct it by - - -
Coordinating time, error correction with
A. coordinating time, error correction with other interconnected systems
other interconnected systems
B. reducing generation on his system only
C. increasing generation on his system only
D. take no corrective action until the load becomes more stable

When two or more systems operate on an interconnected basis, each system - - -

A. should operate with a flat frequency mode
Must provide for its own reserve capacity
B. should operate with a flat frequency mode
requirements
C. must maintain a 25 percent reserve capacity
D. must provide for its own reserve capacity requirements

If the frequency bias value is set too low, an interconnected power system will respond
to troubles in adjacent systems with - - -
A. correct bias response
Less than its share of bias response
B. less than its share of bias response
C. more than its share of bias response
D. none of the above

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Spinning reserve in a system operating without interconnections is generating capacity

that - - -
Is running unloaded at all times with capacity A. is in excess to interconnected system needs
in excess of existing loads B. available by starting gas-turbine units
C. has the lowest cost per unit fuel consumption
D. is running unloaded at all times with capacity in excess of existing loads

Immediately following a loss of generation on a power system that is interconnected

with other systems - - -
Power will flow into the system through tie A. frequency will drop on the system that has lost generation
lines from other systems B. governor action will increase load on other generating
C. power will flow into the system through tie lines from other systems
D. all tie lines should be opened

In the event of a major loss of generation in an interconnected area, the load

dispatcher will - - -
Open tie lines only as a last resort with A. immediately open tie lines to other systems
power flowing out and declining frequency B. open tie lines only as a last resort with power flowing out and declining frequency
C. open tie lines if power is flowing out of his system
D. keep all tie lines closed regardless of the situation

When a power system operates on an interconnected basis with other systems, a loss
of generation on the system will cause - - -
A smaller frequency drop than if the system A. a smaller frequency drop than if the system operated isolated
operated isolated B. a larger frequency drop than if the system operated isolated
C. power to flow out on the tie lines
D. all relays to close

If mechanical input to prime movers of generators of a power system does not match
load changes - - -
System frequency and voltage will deviate A. system frequency and voltage will deviate from normal
from normal B. system frequency will be low
C. system frequency will not be affected
D. system losses will be increased

Power system A is considering the purchase of 100 MW from system B. The system A
cost with out the purchase is $0.004 per KWHR and with the purchase is $0.0035 per
KWHR. The system B cost is $0.003 per KWHR without the sale and $0.00350 per
KWHR with the sale. On a split-saving basis the saving per KWHR to system A by
$0.00025 purchasing the 100 MW from system B would be - - -
A. $0.0035
B. $0.004
C. $0.00031
D. $0.00025

False--the terms describe processes which T/F The terms load control and frequency control are interchangeable.
are interrelated but not interchangeable.

T/F Whenever two units are operating within a single isolated plant, one unit is usually
True assigned to control major load changes, while
minor variations in load are handled by the other unit.

T/F A prerequisite for the satisfactory operation of interconnected systems is a

True
willingness on the part of those involved to cooperate.

False- -it is the responsibility of each control T/F One of the advantages of interconnected system operation is that the regulating
area to provide the capacity to carry its own burden of each control area is shared by all other members.
load with sufficient margin to manage its
own regulation.

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T/F Each control area has tie lines and relays of sufficient capacity to deliver or receive
True
power under emergency conditions.

An arrangement whereby additional load is divided between plants in proportion to

incremental loading
their efficiency at that load is called _______________.

An arrangement whereby all units under control are supplying a set percentage of their
proportional loading
rated load is called _______________.

An arrangement whereby loading of each unit is controlled separately and directly

unit control
from a load dispatchers office is called ______________.

An arrangement whereby loading of units within a plant is only indirectly controlled by

plant control
a load dispatchers office is called ______________.

_________________ is an arrangement whereby two systems not directly tied together may
wheeling energy purchase power from each other through a third system to which they are mutually
connected.

A procedure for keeping records of electrical energy flows and losses between
energy accounting
interconnecled systems is called ____________.

Generator speed is varied to control

time error / frequency
________________ on an isolated power system.

The meters or recorders used on intersystem ties may be used to determine the type or
classification of an intersystem disturbance, such as:
a. internally
a. low frequency and power flow in indicate loss of generation ______________.
b. externally
b. low frequency and power flow out indicates loss of generation _____________.
c. internally
c. high frequency and power now out indicates loss of customer load or over-
d. externally
generation ______________.
d. high frequency and power flow ~ indicates over-generation _______________.

When compared with a gradual change in the tie-line load, a sudden change is usually
the opening of one or more circuit breakers
caused by ______________.

A system operating without interconnections must have ____________ available at all times
spinning reserve
to provide for the consumer in the event the largest unit is lost.

The process of transferring generation from an area of low demand to an

load diversity
interconnected system arrangement is generally called ____________.

A fundamental principle for efficient interconnection is that each area is

load changes - - perimeter
responsible for absorbing its own __________ within its own ___________.

(1) operate at a capacity which will carry the The over-all objectives in the daily operation of interconnected power systems are:
load reliably and economically. 1.
(2) provide reasonable protection against 2.
load forecasting errors. 3.
(3) provide protection against equipment 4.
failures.
(4) provide adequate regulation of
frequency and power flows on all lines.

_____________ is a proportional value set into the automatic load control equipment of a
Frequency bias -- frequency variation
central area to alter the scheduled tie-line loads in response to ___________.

In a two-unit plant, an arrangement where one unit is in frequency control and the
flat frequency control
other unit is operated at fixed load is called _____________.

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