Download AKTU B-Tech 7th Sem 2017-2018 NEE702 Power Station Practice Question Paper

SECTION A

1. Attempt all questions in brief. 2 x10 = 20

1. Define the different types of energy sources and efficiency in their use.

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2. What are the major electrical equipments in power stations?
3. Write a note on selection of site for a thermal station.
4. Explain the turbo-alternators.
5. Explain the role of hydro-electric stations in power industry.
6. Define the power station structure, layout and control of hydro-electric stations.

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7. Explain the mechanism of energy release for nuclear power stations.
8. Write a note on selection of site for a diesel station.
9. Explain the power crisis.
10. Explain the future energy demand.

SECTION B

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2. Attempt any three of the following: 10 x 3 = 30

1. Explain in detail an economics of generation and choice of size and number of generator units.
2. Briefly describe the main parts and the working of a steam power station with suitable diagram.
3. Explain the fuels, fuel handling and combustion equipment of thermal stations in detail.
4. Explain the general arrangement and operation of a hydroelectric plant.

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5. What are the characteristics of a water turbine? What is run-off? How the hydel plants are classified?

SECTION C

3. Attempt any one part of the following: 10 x 1= 10

1. Explain the main parts of a reactor and their functions of nuclear power stations. Define coolant cycles. What is a reactor control?
2. Explain the nuclear reactor classification in detail.

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4. Attempt any one part of the following: 10 x 1= 10

1. Describe the main parts and working of diesel electric stations.
2. Explain the diesel plant efficiency and heat balance.

5. Attempt any one part of the following: 10 x 1= 10

1. Explain the methods to improve thermal efficiency of gas turbine plant in detail.

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2. Describe the open cycle and closed cycle gas turbine plants. What are the fuels for gas turbine plants?

6. Attempt any one part of the following: 10 x 1= 10

1. What are the Characteristics of steam and hydro-plants? Explain in detail.
2. Discuss an Economic load scheduling of thermal plants neglecting and considering transmission Losses.

7. Attempt any one part of the following: 10 x 1= 10

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1. Explain the concepts & principals of MHD generation in detail.
2. Discuss the Ocean Thermal Energy in detail.