Distribution Code

This term refers to the regulation of the power output of generating units in response to changes in system frequency, ensuring that the power system frequency stays within predetermined limits

• Current Transformer

• Backup Protection

• Frequency Control

• Automatic Generation Control

This type of facility is any generating unit/plant that is not a Variable Renewable Energy facility.

• Embedded Generation Company

• Island Grid

• Customer Self-Generating Plant

• Conventional Generating Facility

This term describes a form of protection that operates independently of the primary protection system and may duplicate or act when the primary protection fails.

• Backup Protection

• Loss of Mains

• Guaranteed Standards

• Distribution Impact Studies

This term refers to a customer with one or more generating units that are not subject to central dispatch and operate exclusively to supply their own electricity needs, without exporting power using the distribution system.

• Customer Self-Generating Plant

• Embedded Generator

• Customer Service Program

• Conventional Generation Company

A power interruption that lasts for more than 5 minutes

• Momentary Interruption

• System Test

• Sustained Interruption

• Technical Loss

What does MAIFI stand for?  

• Momentary Average Interruption Frequency Index

• System Average Interruption Duration Index

• System Average Interruption Frequency Index

• Minimum Average Interruption Frequency Index

Which of the following devices is used to measure and record the consumption or production of electricity?  

• Metering Point

• Net Declared Capacity

• Minimum Load

• Meter

_______ is the process of placing a system or equipment into service after it passes all required tests, ensuring it was properly installed and will function as expected.

• Total demand distortion

• Test and commissioning

• Voltage control

• Voltage sag

Refers to the Grid and all User Systems connected to it.

• Voltage control

• Total demand distortion

• Total system

• Total system blackout

A device that scales down primary voltage supplied to a meter while providing electrical Isolation.

• Voltage Transformer

• Total demand distortion

• Total system blackout

• Voltage control