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J Code:M810616

B. Tech.: Sixth Semester Examination April-May 2010

Subject: Power Plunt Engineering
Branch: Mechanical Engineering

Time: Three Hours Max. Marks: 80

Min. Marks:28
Note: Attempt all five questions. Ali question carry equal marks. Assume suitable data if zrry.

Q1 (a) Why is electricity the most convenient form of energy?

What factors are to be considered in sel&don bf site for a power plant?

,.'(6) Explain each of them.

Q2 _Iar) Write short notes on the fbllowing:

a Scale lbrmation
b Embrittlement
c l-oaming -r<- - 8
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(b) Wl-ry natural water cannot be used for the generation of steam in the boiler? 8

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())f, State the advantages and disadvantages of diesel power plant . 8

(b) Describe the pumped storage power plaql 8

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Calculate the power that can be developed from a hydroelectric power plant having the
/.(c) follon'ing data :
Catchment area 100 km2
Average rainfall i20 cm ,

Run-o{T 80%
Available head 300 m
6' Overall efficiency of the power stationT5o/o. 8
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Q4 (a) FIow the reactors are classified? Describe the pressurized water reactor. 8

t- (b) What are the iaf'ety measures for nuclear power plant? 8

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For a power station the yearly duration curve is a straight line from 30,000 to 4000 KW.
To meet the load three turbo generators are installed. The oapacity of two generators is
15,000 KW each and the third is rated at 5000. Determine the following :
(a) I-oad lactor
(b) Capacity factor.

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(c) I)ellne the fbllowing terms:

/'r Load factor
Ai Capacity lactor
-iii tlse factor
iv Diversity factor
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CSVTU Code:M809616

B. Tech.: Sixth Semester Examination Apr-May 2009

Subject: Power Plant Engineering
Branch: Mechanical Engineering

Time: Three Hours Max. Marks:80

Min. Marks:28

Note: Attempt all five questions. All question carry equal marks. Assume suitable data if any.

Q1 (a) Give the comparison of public supply and private generating plant. 8

(b) Describe the primary and secondary distribution system of a public electric supply
system? 8

Q2 ain with the central system of pulverized coal firing with the help of neat diagram. 8

(b) u/hFhatural water cannot be used for the generation of steam in the boiler? 8
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the auxiliary equipments of diesel power plant . 8
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'(\-2tbl Derermine the power that can be developed from a hydroelectric power plant having the
following data:
Catchment area 3x108m2
Average rainfall 110cm
t Efficiency of turbine 80%o
, Efficiency of generqlor 85o/o
Mean head 40m
Load factor 45%
Assume that25Vo of the rainfall is lost due to evaporation and4o/ohead iost in penstock. 8

OR

(cL--.-ffifculate the power that can be developed from a hydroelectric power plant having the
' following data :
Catchment area - 100-km2
Average rainfall ,.',. "120 cm
Run-off \ 80%.
':fryO
head
Available in
Overall efficiency of the power stationT5Yo. 8

What is a nuclear reactor? Describe the various parts of a nuclear reactor. 8

 -/ are the safety measures for nuclear power plant? 8

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Q5 da\-eplain in detail the different elements of cost of electrical energy 8

(b) What is meant by load curve? What is its signific.ance in power generation?
OR

,\--"'(c)-.-FG a power station the yearly duration curve is a straight line from 30,000 to 4000 KW.
To meet the load three turbo generators are installed. The capacity of two generators is
15,000 KW each and the third is rated at 5000. Determine the following :

(a) Load factor

(b) Capacity factor.
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CSVTU Code: ME08616

B. Tech. ( Sixth Semester ) Examination Nov-Dec 2008
Subject:( Elective l) Power Plant Engineering
Branch : Mechanical Engineering
Time : Three Hours Max. Mark: 80
Min. Mark : 28

Note : Attempt allfive questions .all question carry equal marks. Assume suitable dataif any.

Q.1 Describe the primary and secondary <iistribution system of a pubiic eiectric
supply system? 08

6y What factors are to be considered in selection of site for a steam power plant ?
Explain each of them . 08

Q.2 (a) Explain the working principles of stokers ? 08

(b) Give the comparison of forced and induced draughts. 08

Q.3 (a) How a surge tank helps in reducing water hammer effect ? 08

@ Describe the auxiliary equipments of diesel power piant . 08

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Calculate the power that can be developed from a hydroelectric power plant
v having the following data :

Catchment area : 100 km2

Average rainfall :120 cm
Runoff :80o/o
Available head ':300 m
Overall efficiency of the power station 75% . 08

a.4-@i Write notes on any two of the fbllowing:

$itiplication factor
\-iilBreeding and burn up
iii- Fertile and fissionable material 08
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@ Describe tire bciling u,ater r*nctor with the help of neat diagram. 08
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a.s Jtu- Define the following terms :

\oadfactor
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Qt) capacity factor
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 (iii) use factor
{iv) diversity factor 08

(b) Explain in detail the different elements of cost of electrical energy 08

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@ A central power station has annual factors as follows: '\

Load factor 60%;o
Capacity factors 40%
Use factor 45%
Power station has a maximum demand of 15,000 kw.
Determine :
(A) Annual energy production
(B) Reserve capacity over and above peak load
(C) Hours pe[ year not in service 08

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CSVTU Code: M808616

B. Tech. ( Sixth Semester ) Examination A.pI.. ZOO8
Subject :( Elective I) Power Plunt Engineering
Branch : Mechanical Engineering
Time : Three Hours Max. Mark : 80
Min. Mark : 28

Note : Attempt alljlve questions .all question carry equal marks. Assume suitable data if any.

a.l 6 Explain with the help of neat diagram the elements of a public electric supply
system. 08

(b) What are the main functions of a machine foundation ? 04

(c) What do you understand by a captive power plant ? 04

Q.2 (a) Explain the various ways of increasing thermal efficiency of a steam Power
planr. 08

CPY Explain with the help of neat diagram the bin I central system of pulverised
c&l firing 08

Q.3 (a) Enlist the elements of hydroelectric power plant and nrite their functions . 08

-(b)- State the advantages of the hydroetftrie poWer p1'\nt'dnd-Comp-are,fi with steam
power plant. 08

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State the disadvantages of the diesel power plant ? Compare it with steam
power plant. 08

o.1@ Write notes on any two of the following:

€'fertile and fissionable material
ii C_g!"q.qqgdbind moderating ratio.
measuresln nucli:?r power plant. 08
;p-safety
(b)l A railway engine is driven by atomic power at an efficiency of 40olo and
I developes an average power of 1600 Kw during 8 hour run from one station to
another .Determine how much U23s would be consumed on the nrn if each
,. atom on fission releases 200Mev. 08

Q.5 (a) Explain the different theory of rates. 08

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(b) A power station has a maximum demand of 80,000 Kw and daily load curve
is defined as follows:

Time 0-6 6-8 8-t2 I2-14 14-18 t8-22 22-24

(Hours)
Load
(Mw)
40 50 60 50 (9 (so) 40

(i) Determine the load factor of power station.

(ii) What is the load fact<ir of standby equipment rated at 25 Mw that take3
up all load in excess of 60 Mw ? Also calculate use factor. 08

OR

(q) For a power station the yearly duration curve is a straight line from 30,000
y' to 4000 Kw . To meet the load three turbo generators are installed. The capacity
of two generators is 15,000 Kw each and the third is rated at 5000. Determine
the following :
(A) Load factor
(B) Capacity factor. 08

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AICTE Code : 088022 S
B. Tech. ( Eight Semester ) Examination
Nov-Dec.2008
Subject z Power Plant Engineering
Branch : Mechanical Engineering
Time : Three Hours Max. Mark: 100
Min. Mark : 35

Note : Attempt allfive questions .all question carry equal marks. Assume suitable data if any.

Q.1 {gy' E*plain with the help of neat diagram the elements of a public electric supply 10
system .

&/' Why is eletricity the most convenient form of energy? 05

(E) What do you understand by central and captive power plant ? 05

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Explain the various ways of increasing thermal effrciency of a steam power plant .10
Q.2 F<
\pf firing
Explain with the help of neat diagram the unit / direct system of pulverised coal
. 10
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( Q.3 ,)f Describe the pumped storage power plant . 10

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State advantages-and {i-sadvagrtages of hydrqelectric power plant . Compare
steam power plant. 10

OR

(c) Vhat are the different fields where use of diesel power plant is most suitable ? l0

Q.4 State the advantages and disadv;nntages of nuclear power plant . i0

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OR

(b) Describe the fast breeder reactor with the help of neat diagram. 10

A railway engine is driven bJ-etpmic power at an efficiency of 4004 and

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-N developes an average power of 160{-Kw during 8 hour run from one station to
another .Determine how much U"' would be consumed on the run if each
atom on fission releases 200Mer'. 10

(a) What is meant by load curve ? What is its signifi can ce ln power generation ? 10
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Jb{ Explain the different theory of rates. 10

J"fLoadA factor
central power station
60Yo
has annual factors as follows:

Capacity factors 40%

lJse factor 45Yo
Power station has a maximum demand of 15,000 kw.
Determine:
(A) Annual energy production
(B) Reserve capacity over and above peak ioad
(C) Hours per year not in seryice l0