PTU B.Tech 3D EEE 4th Semester May 2019 72449 POWER PLANT ENGINEERING Question Papers

Total No. of Pages : 02

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Total No. of Questions : 09

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B.Tech.(EE) PT (Sem.-4)

POWER PLANT ENGINEERING

Subject Code : BTEE-406

M.Code: 72449

Time: 3 Hrs.

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Max. Marks : 60

INSTRUCTION TO CANDIDATES :

1. SECTION-A is COMPULSORY consisting of TEN questions carrying TWO marks each.
2. SECTION-B contains FIVE questions carrying FIVE marks each and students has to attempt any FOUR questions.
3. SECTION-C contains THREE questions carrying TEN marks each and students has to attempt any TWO questions.

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SECTION-A

1. Write briefly :
   1. What are advantages and disadvantages of hydro power plant?
   2. What is the pH value of pure water? Is it acidic or basic?
   3. List different types of spillways
   4. What are the common pollution monitoring systems in coal fired plants?

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   5. Define the term “Breeding”?
   6. Define dry saturation steam.
   7. What is the thermal efficiency of Rankine cycle?
   8. What do you understand by pulverized coal?
   9. Explain any three parts in diesel engine.

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   10. List the methods to remove pollutants from flue gas.

SECTION-B

2. State the advantages and disadvantages of steam power station as compared to Hydro-electric power plant. Describe the various factors which determine the location of hydroelectric power plant.
3. Explain the working of babcock wilcox boiler with suitable diagrams.

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4. With neat diagram explain the operation of nuclear power plant and mention the important parameters to be monitored in each block.
5. Draw and explain the construction and working principle of Kaplan turbine.
6. Explain different components of diesel power plant with neat sketch and give the performance characteristics.

SECTION-C

7. 1. Explain the Dalton's law of partial pressure with suitable diagram and equations.

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   2. Discuss the role of heat exchangers and economizers in steam power plant.
8. 1. Discuss the effect of intercooling and reheating in a gas turbine plant.
   2. Explain the nuclear fusion and fission reaction and energy released from reactions.

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9. Write short note on followings:
   1. Solid Waste Disposals

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