Quiz on Electric Power Generation Systems

What percentage of total revenue did electric utilities in Nigeria spend on fuel for electrical energy production by 1980?

• 40%

• 50%

• 20%

• 30%

What is one of the major challenges facing Nigeria's generating stations?

• Low operational costs

• High fuel costs

• High efficiency

• Excessive energy supply

What is the aim of the project discussed in the text?

• To improve generator efficiency

• To reduce electricity consumption

• To increase fuel prices

• To analyze optimum economic loading of an electrical power system

Which method is used for solving economic dispatch problems in the project?

• Statistical analysis

• Random sampling

• Linear regression

• Dynamic programming

What does the term 'economic loading' refer to?

• Increasing operational costs

• Minimizing the number of generators

• Apportioning total load to achieve greatest economy of operation

• Maximizing fuel consumption

What is the significance of the project mentioned in the text?

• It focuses on renewable energy only

• It addresses economic dispatch and optimization methods

• It eliminates the need for power generation

• It promotes the use of fossil fuels

What is the primary focus of the literature review in the project?

• Future of renewable energy

• Impact of inflation on fuel prices

• History of power system optimization

• Technological advancements in power generation

What is the main objective of optimization in power systems?

• To increase fuel costs

• To minimize operational costs while meeting load demands

• To reduce the number of power plants

• To maximize energy wastage

Which of the following is NOT a type of power station mentioned?

• Thermal power station

• Solar power station

• Hydroelectric power station

• Nuclear power station

What is the role of the Lagrangian multiplier in economic dispatch?

• To increase fuel consumption

• To find optimal power generation for each plant

• To reduce the number of generators

• To eliminate operational costs