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DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
POWER PLANT ENGINEERING.
IV-SEMESTER -TWO MARKS
UNIT-1
REVIEW QUESTIONS:
1.What is thermodynamic cycle? Explain the various thermodynamic cycle with relevant
diagram:
2.State the thermodynamic laws with relevant examples.
3.Explain in detail about Rankine cycle.
4.Explain the functioning of thermal power plant with its layout
5.Explain in detail about Pulverised coal system
6.What is meant by Fluidized bed combustion? Explain in detail about various FBC
systems.
7.Write short notes on material handling in thermal power plant.
8.Explain the function and various types of crushers.
9.Explain the various types of boilers.
10.Explain the condenser and cooling system of the thermal power plant.
11.What is meant by Deaeration and Deaearators? Explain in details.
12.Explain the purpose of cooling tower in thermal power plant.
REVIEW QUESTIONS:
1. Explain in detail about the nuclear radioactivity and its effects.
2. Derive the expression of the radioactivity decay rate
5. List out the various components of nuclear power plant and explain briefly
6. What is the purpose of nuclear power reactor? List the types of nuclear power
reactor and explain any one in detail.
REVIEW QUESTIONS:
1.With PV and TS diagram explain the effect of intercooling, reheating and regeneration
in a gas turbine plant(AUC, Nov/Dec 2008)
2. Enlist the advantages and disadvantages of diesel power plant and discuss the essential
components of the diesel power plant with neat layout.. (AUC, Nov/Dec 2008)
3.Sketch the layout of a diesel engine power plant(AUC,Apr/May 2008)
4.Write down the application of diesel power plant (AUC,Apr/May 2008)
5.Discuss the working of a modern gas turbine power plant of capacity,30MW with an
illustration or two. (AUC,May/June 2006)
6.Explain the Brayton cycle and derive an expression for the work ratio.
REVIEW QUESTIONS:
1.With a neat diagram, explain the working principle of the MHD power plant
2.Explain the spring tides and neap tides. Discuss the different tidal power schemes and
configurations with neat sketches(AUC,Nov/Dec 2008)
3.Explain the different types of geothermal energy sources.
4.Explain with a sketch the central receiver concept of solar energy system.
5.Discuss the advantages and limitations of MHD power plant(AUC,Apr/May 2008)
6.Sketch and explain the two pool tidal power plant .(AUC,Apr/May 2008)
7.Describe with a help of neat sketch, the working of a solar thermal receiver system
plant and enumerate the advantages and disadvantages of concentrating collectors over
flat collectors.(AUC,Apr/May 2008)