Question is ⇒ Solid type cables are considered unreliable beyond 66 kV because, Options are ⇒ (A) insulation may melt due to higher temperature, (B) of corona loss between conductor and sheath material, (C) there is a danger of breakdown of insulation due to the presence of voids, (D) , (E) , Leave your comments or Download question paper.

Question is ⇒ Solid type cables are considered unreliable beyond 66 kV because, Options are ⇒ (A) insulation may melt due to higher temperature, (B) of corona loss between conductor and sheath material, (C) there is a danger of breakdown of insulation due to the presence of voids, (D) , (E) , Leave your comments or Download question paper. Previous question Next question


Q1.	Solid type cables are considered unreliable beyond 66 kV because
A.	insulation may melt due to higher temperature [Wrong Answer]
B.	of corona loss between conductor and sheath material [Wrong Answer]
C.	there is a danger of breakdown of insulation due to the presence of voids [Wrong Answer]
View Answer 6 -17 Explanation:- Answer : D Discuss it below : Md Said on 2016-10-03 03:48:04 In book option 'd' is - skin effect dominates on the conductor But right answer is 'c' Md Said on 2016-10-03 03:39:38 Option D is not availabe !! OOPS Login [Click here] is required to post your answer/result Help other students, write article, leave your comments

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