Download PTU (Punjab Technical University) B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) / BE (Bachelor of Engineering) 2021 January ME 7th Sem 72004 Power Plant Engineering Previous Question Paper
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Total No. of Questions : 18
B.Tech.(ME) (2012 Onwards E-II) (Sem.?7)
POWER PLANT ENGINEERING
Subject Code : DE/ME-1.8
M.Code : 72004
Time : 3 Hrs. Max. Marks : 60
INST RUCT ION TO CANDIDAT ES :
1 .
SECT ION-A is COMPULSORY cons is ting of TEN questions carrying TWO marks
each.
2 .
SECT ION-B c ontains F IVE questions c arrying FIVE marks eac h and s tud ents
have to atte mpt any FOUR q ues tions.
3 .
SECT ION-C contains THREE questions carrying T EN marks e ach and s tudents
have to atte mpt any T WO questio ns.
SECTION-A
Answer briefly :
1.
What is the working principle of Benson boiler?
2.
What are magneto-hydrodynamic systems?
3.
How the site selection of a steam power plant is done?
4.
Define run-off. What are the factors affecting it.
5.
Enlist various types of tariffs.
6.
What is a moderator? Name common moderators.
7.
What is a solar pond?
8.
What are the functions of a draft tube in hydroelectric power plants?
9.
Draw a schematic diagram of an intercooled gas turbine.
10. Differentiate between two stroke and four stroke diesel engine.
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SECTION-B
11. What are the methods to generate electricity from city refuge?
12. Define the terms :
a) Hydrology
b) Hydrological Cycle
c) Runoff
13. What are the advantages and disadvantages of diesel power plant as compared to other
power plants?
14. Explain various methods of coal handling.
15. What are the various methods to forecast the load requirements of a power plant?
SECTION-C
16. How the power from solar energy can be obtained? Explain the methods in detail.
17. Explain the construction and working of CANDU reactor with neat diagram. What are its
advantages and disadvantages?
18. Write short notes on :
a) ESP
b) Fuel cells
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