197. In a circuit breaker, arc is initiated by the process of
A. thermal emission
B. field emission
C. alternators
D. transmission lines
198. Buchholz relay is used for the protection of
A. switch yard
B. transformers
C. alternators
D. transmission lines
199. The basic problem in a circuit breaker is to
A. maintain the arc
B. extinguish the arc
C. emit ionization electrons
D. none of these
200. In oil and air blast circuit breakers, the current zero interruption is attained by
A. lengthening of arc
B. cooling and blast effect
C. deionizing the oil with forced air
D. both A and B above
201. Air blast circuit breaker is operated at a pressure of
A. 5 to 10 kg/cm2
B. 10 to 15 kg/cm2
C. 15 to 20 kg/cm2
D. 20 to 30 kg/cm2
202. The voltage appearing across the contacts after the opening of the circuit breaker is called
A. surge voltage
B. recovery voltage
C. arc voltage
D. break open voltage
203. Buchholz relays are used for transformers of ratings above
A. 100 kV
B. 200 kV
C. 500 kV
D. 1000 kV
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