131402 - POWER PLANT ENGINEERING

IMPORTANT QUESTIONS
(16 MARKS)
1. Draw a general layout of therma1/steam power plant and explain the working of different circuits.
2. Explain in detail about the coal preparation, cleaning and handling.
3.a!"tate and deri#e $ankine cycle.
b!Explain the working of cyclone burner % fluidi&ed bed combustion system.
'. (ow are cooling towers classified) Explain them.
*. Draw a layout of typical micro hydro scheme and explain its working in detail.
+. ,hat are the different types of pumped storage power generation) Explain its ad#antages % disad#antages.
-. "ketch the layout of hydro electric power plant %explain the functions of each component in it. Discuss
the.ad#antages % limitations of this power plant.
.. (ow are dams classified) ,hat are the factors to be considered in selecting type of dams)
/ Explain the principle of operation 0f fast breeder reactor, 123D4 % boiling water reactor.
15. Explain the construction % working of super critical, pressuri&ed % gas cooled water reactors.
11. a!Explain with neat sketch about the controlled and uncontrolled nuclear chain reaction..!
b! Explain the importance of nuclear waste management..!
12. Explain in detail about the components of diesel power plant.
13. Explain in detail about $egeneration, $eheating % 6nter cooling .
1'. Explain the layout of gas turbine power plant % diesel power plant. . Discuss the ad#antages % limitations of this
power plant.
1*. ,ith a neat sketch explain the working principle and types of fuel cells. 7i#e its ad#antages and disad#antages.
1+. Explain the working principle of 08E1 with it9s ad#antages % dis:ad#antages.
1-.Explain the working principle of 7eo:thermal con#ersion system with neat diagram.
1..Describe the go#erning principle 6mpluse and ;rancis turbine.
1/ a! 1ompare radial flow and axial flow trubo machine.
b! Diff between 6mpluse and $eaction turbine.
25 a! .Explain in detail about 8ital Energy con#ersion system,
b! Explain <agneto (ydro Dynamic "ystem.
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<aximumD 155 marks
2nswer 2BB Euestions
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1. ,hat is the function of deaerator in a thermal power plant)
2. ,hy thermal plants are not suitable for supplying fluctuating loads)
3. 0n what factors does the selection of a water turbine for hydel plants depend upon)
'. ,hat for surge tank is pro#ided in the hydel plant)
*. ,hat is nuclear fission)
+. 3ame the three moderators commonly used in nuclear power reactor.
-. ,hat are the methods by which the efficiency of an open cycle gas plant can be impro#ed)
.. ,hat is meant by regeneration)
/. ,hat is a solar cell)
15. ,hat is the principle of a thermoelectric power generator)
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11. a! i! ,ith the help of a neat sketch describe the working of any one type of ash handling system. .!
ii! ,hat do you understand by fluidi&ed bed combustion) .!
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b! i! Explain with the aid of sketches forced draft and induced draft system. .!
ii! ,hy is coal pul#eri&ed) Explain any one type of pul#eri&ed systems used now:a:days. .!
12. a! i! ,ith the help of a simple diagram, explain the essential features of hydro power plant. 12!
ii! ,hat is the function of a draft tube) '!
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b! i! 1ompare and contrast Haplan turbine and ;ranis turbine. .!
ii! ,hat is meant by a pumped storage plant) Discuss its ad#antages and disad#antages. .!
13. a! Discuss why)
i! 3uclear power plants are used only as base load plants. '!
ii! 2 nuclear reactor needs a moderator material. +!
iii! 1ontrol rods are used in nuclear power reactor. +!
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b! i! Discuss the ad#antages and disad#antages of a nuclear plant as compared to other con#entional power plants.
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ii! Explain what is chain reaction in connection with a nuclear reactor. .!
1'. a! Draw a layout of diesel power plant, showing #arious systems and explain each system in detail. 1+!
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b! Draw diagrams and explain the difference between open cycle and closed cycle gas turbine plants. 1+!
1*. a! ,ith a neat diagram, explain <(D power generation technology and list its ad#antages. 1+!
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b! ,rite a technical note on the followingD + I * I *!
i! ;uel 1ell
ii! 8hermionic con#erter
iii! 7eothermal power generation.
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EE-2252 POWER PLANT ENGINEERING
QUESTION BANK
UNIT-1
THERAL POWER PLANTS
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1. ,hat is meant by air standard cycle)
2. Explain the 1arnot heat engine with diagram)
3. Explain the stages in =rayton cycle)
'. Draw the A:J and 8:" diagram for 1arnot refrigerator)
*. Explain the $ankine cycle and its stages)
+. ,hat is called air standard efficiency)
-. Define reheat system and regeneration system)
.. ,hat is called superheated steam)
/. ,hat is the function boiler and turbine)
15. ,hat are the types of boilers)
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11. a! Explain the steam power plant layout and its working principle)
b! Explain the reheat system and regeneration system of a thermal power plant
12. a! Explain the principle of carnot heat engine .
b! Deri#e the thermal efficiency for the brayton cycle and explain all its stages)
13. 2 steam turbine is to operate on a simple regenerati#e cycle. "team is supplied to
dry saturated at 3* bar % a exhausted to a condenser at 5.5+ bar. 8he condenser is
pumped to a pressure of 3 bar at which it is mixed with bled steam from the turbine at 3
bar. 8he resulting water, which is at saturation temperature, is then pumped to the boiler
for ideal cycle.
1alculateD i! 8he amount of bled steam reEuired per Hg of Hg of supply steam.
ii! 8he thermal efficiency of the plant
1'. Explain the water tube boiler and fire tube boiler with neat sketch
1*. Draw a line diagram of fluidi&ed bed combustion system where steam turbine is
used as a prime mo#er % explain itKs working.
UNIT-2
H!"RO ELE#TRI# POWER PLANT
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1.what do you under stand by water hammer)
2.Discuss the essential factor which should be considered while selecting a site for a
hydro electric power plant
3.what is the basis of classification of turbines)
'.,hat is draft tube % explain itKs function)
*.,hat is the function of surge tank in a hydro electric power plant)
+.1lassify different types of turbine.
-.,hat are the three main factors of power output of hydroelectric plant)
..(ow do you classify the hydro:power plants)
/.,hat are the main parts of pelton wheel)
15.,hat is the function of spear % no&&le)
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11.Draw a lay out of typical micro hydro scheme % explain itKs working in detail.
12.,hat are the different types of pumped storage power generation) Explain itKs
ad#antages % dis:ad#antages.
13.Deri#e the expression for the maximum hydraulic efficiency in a impulse turbine.
1'.,hat are the factors to be considered for selecting a site for a hydroelectric power
plant)
1*."ketch the lay out of hydro electric power plant %explain the functions of each
component in it. Discuss the ad#antages % limitations of this power plant.
UNIT-$
NU#LEAR POWER PLANT
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1.what are the conditions satisfied to sustain nuclear fission process)
2.,hat is nuclear fusion)
3.Explain the functions of moderators.
'.<ention the #arious types of fast breeders.
*.Bist down the nuclear waste disposal methods.
+.,hat are the desired properties reEuired for good moderator)
-.,hat are the function of control rods)
.."tate the ad#antages of fast breeder reactors.
/.,hat factors control the selection of a particular type of a reactor)
15.Define the term L=reedingM.
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11.Explain the working of a typical fast breeder nuclear reactor power plant, with the
help of a neat diagram.
12.,ith a neat sketch explain the boiling water reactor power plant.
13.Describe the boiling water reactor with the help of a neat sketch % explain itKs chief
characteristics.
1'.Explain the construction % working of super critical water reactor.
1*.Explain the principle of operation of fusion reactor.
UNIT-%
GAS & "IESEL POWER PLANTS
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1.what are the main units in a gas turbine power plant)
2."tate any two maCor ad#antages of gas turbine power plant.
3.,hat are the essential components of a diesel power plant)
'.,hat are all the application of diesel power plant )
*.Discuss the effect of inter cooling in a gas turbine plant)
+."ketch the schematic arrangement of open cycle gas turbine plant % name the
components.
-.,hat are the effect of introducing regeneration in the basic gas turbine cycle)
..,hat are the performance parameters in 6.1 engines)
/.,hat are the commonly used fuel inCection system in a diesel power station?
15.,hat is the principle of operation of a simple Cet propulsion system)
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11.6n a gas turbine unit air is drawn at 1.52bar % 1.Nc % is compressed to +.2
bar.1alculate the thermal efficiency % the work ratio of the ideal constant pressure
cycle, when the maximum cycle temperature is limited to /55Nc
12.Bist the essential components of a diesel power plant and explain them briefly.
13.Draw a neat diagram of a regenerati#e gas turbine power plant ha#ing intercooling %
reheater, also explain itKs working with the help of a p:# diagram.
1'.2n ideal bray ton cycle operating with a pressure ratio of ..2* % the initial pressure
% temperature of 1 bar % 32Nc respecti#ely. 8he turbine % compressor efficiencies are
.5O % .*O respecti#ely. ;ind the compressor and turbine work per Hg of air, heat
supplied % the cycle efficiency.
1*.,ith p:# % t:s diagram explain the effect of intercooling, reheating % regeneration in
a gas turbine plant.
UNIT-5
NON-#ON'ENTIONAL POWER GENERATION
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1.,hat are the components of tidal power plants)
2.,hat is the principle of 08E1)
3.Bist out four important factors to be considered for selection of site for power plants.
'.,hat are the limitations of 08E1 system)
*.,hat is the classification of tidal power plants)
+.,hat is geothermal energy)
-.,hat are the different geothermal fluids)
..,hat is meant by re#ersible fuel cell)
/.,hat are the basic arrangements proposed for con#erting solar radiation into
electrical energy)
15.,hat are the characteristics of solar central recei#er system)
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11.Draw the layout of a <(D open cycle generator % explain itKs functions of
components.
12.Explain the working principle of geothermal con#ersion system with neat sketch.
13.Discuss the principle of operation of fuel cell with a neat sketch.
1'.Explain the working principle of 08E1 with itKs ad#antages % dis:ad#antages.
1*.Describe the working of polymer electrolyte fuel cell with a neat sketch.