TRANSMISSION CORPORATION OF ANDHRA PRADESH LIMITED

ACCOUNT TEST FOR ASSISTANT ENGINEERS / ADDL. ASST. ENGINEERS

(ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL AND TELE-COMMUNICATIONS)
PAPER – I (WITH BOOKS) :: DECEMBER 2005
Books Allowed:
1) Indian Electricity Act, 1910.
2) Indian Electricity Rules, 1956.
3) Indian Electricity Supply Act, 1948.
4) APED Manual Vol-I.
5) APED Manual Vol-II.
6) Technical Hand / Reference Book.
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 100
Note:- 1) Candidates should answer 6 (six) Questions in Part -I, 6 (six) Questions in Part-II
and 8 (eight) Questions in Part-III. In case more Questions are answered, the last
extra Questions in each part will be ignored.
2) Parts of the same Questions should be answered together and must not be
interposed to other Questions.
3) All Questions carry equal marks.
4) Quote authority in respect of your answers wherever required.
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PART - I
Answer any 6 (six) Questions :-
1) Define the following in the context of I.E. Act 1910 :-
a) State transmission utility.
b) Inter state transmission system.
c) Service line.
d) Consumer.
e) Works.

2) Define the following in the context of I.E. Act, 1948 :-

a) Bulk license.
b) State load dispatch centre.
c) Tie-line.
d) Intangible Assets.
e) Licensee.

3) Who constitutes the Central Electricity Authority ? What are its functions ?

4) Explain the duties of Generating Company. Quote the authority.

5) Explain the procedure to be followed for issue and return of line clear (L.C.).

6) List out the factors contributing to line losses in the Distribution system.

7) According to I.E. Act 1910 what is the procedure to be followed by licensee while laying over
head lines ?

8) What are the General Principles for Board’s finances ?

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9) Describe the terms and conditions and Tariff for sale of Electricity by Generating Company.

10) Write short notes on

a) Clearance from buildings of low and medium voltage lines and service lines.
b) Additional provisions to be observed for supply and use of Energy in multistoried
Buildings.

PART - II

Answer any 6 (six) Questions :-

1) Define the following terms :-

 (a) Assets. (b) Liabilities.
(c) Contingencies (Works) (d) Administrative approval.
(e) Technical Sanction.

2) Indicate the normal life of the following Assets / Equipment

(a) Office furniture & fittings.
(c) Batteries
(e) Lightning Arrestor.
(g) A.C. Plants.
(i) Communication Equipment.
(b) Internal wiring including fittings and apparatus.
(d) Switchgear.
(f) Hydro Electric Generating Station
(h)Transformers of Capacity above 100 KVA.
(j) Vehicles.

3) Briefly explain with reference to initial accounts :-

(a) Work order application (b) Issuing of work order
(c) Completion report of work orders.

4) Briefly explain the functions of DE (Meters & protection).

5) What are the provisions for conversion of amounts of loan into capital by the Board ?

6) Explain briefly the functions of a section officer (AE/AAE).

7) Give names of 10 records whose period of preservation should be 5 years and above for
periodical destruction.

8) List out the ledgers and books maintained in ERO in connection with Billing and assessment
of revenue.

9) Define Malpractices in terms of supply of Electricity. Describe different types of malpractices

indicated in APED Manual.

10) What are sources of Revenue ? Give 5 sources of revenue under miscellaneous receipts.

11) Write short notes on

(a) Stores Transfer note (b) Force Majeure (c) EMD
(d) Security Deposit (e) Terms of payment

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PART – III

Answer any 8 (eight) Questions :-

1) Briefly explain the following with reference to thermal stations

(a) Heat Rate (b) Condenser (c) Dearator
(d) Cooling Tower (e) Economiser

2) Draw a single line diagram of a Breaker and half arrangement scheme and explain its salient
features.

3) In A.P. System what are the different norms generally followed for transformer protection.

4) Explain Earthing of Tower with a sketch ? How is counterpoise earthing done ?

5) Write at least Ten (10) very important checks and observations to be made during shifts in
EHT substation.

6) What is full form of “SCADA” ? Explain the Man Machine Interface (MMI) at the control
center of SCADA.

7) Explain the functions of protective relaying ? Draw the simplified diagram of circuit Breaker
control of the opening operation.

8) What are the technical specifications for static trivector meter ? What are the parameters
that can be measured with a static trivector meter.

9) Who is a consumer ? Explain the procedure for taking Domestic service for residential and
commercial purpose.

10) What are the conditions that must be observed

a) Parallel operation of Alternators
 b) Parallel operation of Transformers both primary and secondary.

11) Write down the responsibilities of DPE organizations in respect of H.T. Service.

12) What are the advantages of HVDC Transmission ? Briefly describe the types of DC links.

13) a) What is thermography ? What are the advantages ?

b) Describe Bare hand technique.

14) Explain the methods of measurement of Earth Resistance.

15) What is a Sag Template ? Where it is used ? Explain with a suitable sketch.

16) Write short notes on :-

(a) Demand factor (b) Power factor (c) Utilisation factor
(d) Diversity factor (e) Co-incidence factor.

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