Download AKTU B-Tech 8th Sem 2014-15 EME 801 Power Plant Engineering Question Paper

Download AKTU (Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), formerly Uttar Pradesh Technical University (UPTU) B-Tech 8th Semester (Eight Semester) 2014-15 EME 801 Power Plant Engineering Question Paper

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B. Tech.
(SEM. V111) THEORY EXAWAHON,2014-15
POWER PLANT ENGINEERING
Time : 3 Hours] [Total Marks : 100
Note : (1) Auemptaa? questions.
(i) Be piecise in your answer.
1 Attempt any two Spam: 2X10=20
(a) Emmate?aemajormdmhlorsenrcesofm?exgy. What
arethemahllimitauons ofnn'zmsmnreesofenergWWhy
is electrical energy the most convenient fauna of energy?
Give masons.
(b) Apowerplam has a rated?equacrtyzofwz MW and
?yepeak loadon thepiant is 3511513?. Certain oomumer
groups having maximum wands of '120 MW,103
MW, 79 MW and .92 MW ax?'eoonnectedto the power
plant. :lfahe annual load fwtor is 0.81, ?nd :
(1) The ,avcnage 193d,
(11') The capacity factor '
(iii) The energy supplied WK year
(iv) _ The demand factor
(v) The diversity factor.
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(c) Describe the sinking fund method for calculating
depreciatiOn rate of any power plant
Attempt any two out of the following : 10x2=20
(a) With the help of neat sketch, explain theworking of
a ?uidized bed combustion system Enumerate major
disadvantages of this system.
_(b) What do you mean by pulverized fuel ?ring? Explain
with appropriate diagram. Write down the advantages
of pulverized ?lel ?ring.
(c) With the help of neat diagram, explain the working of
DM plant for ?lel water treatment
Attempt any two out of the following : 10X2=20
(a) Describe forced circulation cooling system using suitable
diagram.
(1)) Discuss the working and construction of gas turbine
' combustion chamber.
(c) Discuss cembined steam and gas tuibine power plants
Attempt any two out of the following: 10X2=20
(:1) Write down the function and materials for the following
in connection with a nuclear reactor.
(i) Re?ector
'(ii) Control rods
(iii) Biological shield
(iv) Moderator.
(b) Discuss the various factors while selecting a site for a
hydro-eleeu'ic plant. In what way a forebay di?'ers ?nm
a surge tank.
(c) Draw the diagram for the "wind energy pewer plant and
explain the working of basic components. Give a list
of uses of wind-electn'c system
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5 Attempt any two out of the following :' 10X2=20
(a) With the help of neat sketch, explain the working
principles of a power transformer.
(b) Discuss the working principle of measurement of pH
value of water.
(0) Write down some speci?c de?nitions of air pollution.
. Enumerate the power plant pollutants of most concern.
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