PTU B.Tech Mechanical Engineering 6th Semester May 2019 71250 POWER PLANT ENGINEERING Question Papers

Roll No.

Total No. of Pages : 02

Total No. of Questions : 09

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B.Tech.(ME) (E-I 2011 Onwards) (Sem.-6)

POWER PLANT ENGINEERING

Subject Code : DE/ME-1.8

M.Code : 71250

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 have to attempt any FOUR questions.
3. SECTION-C contains THREE questions carrying TEN marks each and students have to attempt any TWO questions.

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SECTION-A

1. Answer briefly :
   1. What is a steam generator?
   2. What is the function of air pre-heater? Where is it usually installed?
   3. What are radioactive elements?
   4. What are the different types of hydroelectric power plants?
   5. What are the different components of a nuclear power plant?

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   6. What are high pressure boilers? How do they differ in construction and working principle from ordinary boilers?
   7. Briefly explain thermionic conversion system.
   8. How is nuclear energy produced?
   9. Define Hydrograph.
   10. What are primary and secondary sources of energy?

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SECTION-B

2. Discuss the various factors considered for nuclear power plant site selection.
3. Explain the working of Magneto-hydrodynamic system.
4. What are load curves? Explain its importance in the economics of power plant.
5. Explain the basic components of a gas turbine power plant.

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6. Describe Electrostatic Precipitator for dust collection in a steam power plant.

SECTION-C

7. Draw a neat diagram of Breeder reactor. Describe it in brief with its advantages and disadvantages. Why is the moderator not required in these reactors?
8. 1. Explain the design consideration of horizontal and vertical axis wind mill.
   2. How can power be obtained from tides? How would you classify tidal plants? What are the limitations of tidal power stations?

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9. Write short notes on :
   1. Chain grate stoker
   2. Pneumatic conveyer system

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