Power Systems
Which of the following is/are the advantages of synchronous phase modifier over the shunt compensation?

 both 1 and 2
 smooth voltage regulation is possible by controlling excitation
 initial cost is low
 single unit can be used as both capacitance and inductor by adjusting the excitation

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Power Systems
The draft tube is provided to

 reduce the effect of water hammer.
None of these
 raise the water surface of the stream to create an artificial head.
  increase the acting head on the water wheel.

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Power Systems
An impulse turbine

 always operates submerged.
 makes use of a draft tube.
 is most suited for low head and high discharge power plants.
  operates by initial complete conversion to kinetic energy.

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