PJM Generation Dispatcher Exam Practice
Questions and Answers 100% Pass
An EXCITER on a traditional generator does what? - ANSWER✔✔-Voltage regulation
(AVR) if you change the excitation current, you change the voltage.
ECO Min, ECO Max, and EMERG Max are genrator _________________. -
ANSWER✔✔-Limits
When synchronizing to the interconnection, what needs to be synchronized? -
ANSWER✔✔-Frequency, Voltage, and phase angle.
GMD (GeoMagnetic Disturbance) procedure is implemented when? - ANSWER✔✔-10A
or greater is measured by special equipment at Missouri Ave or Meadowbrook and the
measurement is confirmed by one of the following other sources: Excess transformer
current @ Meadowbrook, Beddington, Donbs, or Black Oak, high MVAR requirements
on transformers @ Hopw Creek or Salem nuclear subs, or high DC measurements @
Limerick or Peach Bottom.
What are the 2 types of National Terrorism Advisory Alerts? - ANSWER✔✔-Elevated
and Imminent.
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, What action does PJM take for a terrorist attack, fuel delivery emergency, or GMD's? -
ANSWER✔✔-Conservative Operations
What does PJM put the most emphasis on during a terrorist/sabotage event? -
ANSWER✔✔-Operations and Communications
What does PJM request during a low voltage alert? - ANSWER✔✔-RRC - reactive
reserve check
PJM issues a Heavy Load Voltage Warning how many hours prior to implementation? -
ANSWER✔✔-4 hours
What should generation owners/operators do during a High System Voltage Action? -
ANSWER✔✔-Operate at the lower bandwidth of the voltage schedule.
How many hours do you have to report a 24-hr reportable NERC disturbance? -
ANSWER✔✔-6 hours
What report is generated during a Max Emergency Gen Alert? - ANSWER✔✔-SSR -
Supplementary Status Report
What part of the SSR is the Fuel Limited Resources accounted for? - ANSWER✔✔-Part
G Resource Limited Units which are units that are not able to run at max capacity for
more than 72 hours.
What kind of Emergency Procedures occur during real time operating hours? -
ANSWER✔✔-Actions
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Questions and Answers 100% Pass
An EXCITER on a traditional generator does what? - ANSWER✔✔-Voltage regulation
(AVR) if you change the excitation current, you change the voltage.
ECO Min, ECO Max, and EMERG Max are genrator _________________. -
ANSWER✔✔-Limits
When synchronizing to the interconnection, what needs to be synchronized? -
ANSWER✔✔-Frequency, Voltage, and phase angle.
GMD (GeoMagnetic Disturbance) procedure is implemented when? - ANSWER✔✔-10A
or greater is measured by special equipment at Missouri Ave or Meadowbrook and the
measurement is confirmed by one of the following other sources: Excess transformer
current @ Meadowbrook, Beddington, Donbs, or Black Oak, high MVAR requirements
on transformers @ Hopw Creek or Salem nuclear subs, or high DC measurements @
Limerick or Peach Bottom.
What are the 2 types of National Terrorism Advisory Alerts? - ANSWER✔✔-Elevated
and Imminent.
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, What action does PJM take for a terrorist attack, fuel delivery emergency, or GMD's? -
ANSWER✔✔-Conservative Operations
What does PJM put the most emphasis on during a terrorist/sabotage event? -
ANSWER✔✔-Operations and Communications
What does PJM request during a low voltage alert? - ANSWER✔✔-RRC - reactive
reserve check
PJM issues a Heavy Load Voltage Warning how many hours prior to implementation? -
ANSWER✔✔-4 hours
What should generation owners/operators do during a High System Voltage Action? -
ANSWER✔✔-Operate at the lower bandwidth of the voltage schedule.
How many hours do you have to report a 24-hr reportable NERC disturbance? -
ANSWER✔✔-6 hours
What report is generated during a Max Emergency Gen Alert? - ANSWER✔✔-SSR -
Supplementary Status Report
What part of the SSR is the Fuel Limited Resources accounted for? - ANSWER✔✔-Part
G Resource Limited Units which are units that are not able to run at max capacity for
more than 72 hours.
What kind of Emergency Procedures occur during real time operating hours? -
ANSWER✔✔-Actions
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