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The document outlines the examination structure for a Fourth Semester B.E. Degree in Power Generation and Economics, detailing various modules and topics such as hydroelectric power plants, steam power plants, nuclear reactors, and tariff definitions. It includes instructions to answer five questions, selecting one from each module, and provides specific marks for each question. The content covers technical aspects, site selection criteria, and advantages/disadvantages of different power generation methods.
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Power Generation and Economics
as} A Max. Marks: 80
Note: J. Answer any FIVE full questions,
choosing ONE full question from exch module,
2. Missing data, if any, may be suitably assumed.
a. Witha neat sche
b Explain hyde
explain the working hydro-electric power plant, ( Marks)
aph and hydrological eyele. (06 Marks)
Mention the merits and demerits of hydroelectric power plant, (04 Marky)
or
pes of turbines? With a neat diagram explain the working of reaction turbine
(06 Macks)
fturbine governing. (06
factors to be consider for the selection af site for hydro-elecirie power plant
(04 Mars)
What are the
b. With a neat diagram explain the work‘
©. Mention th
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a. With » schematic diagram (layout) expiain the working of'steam power plant. (06
arks)
b. Explain any three methods used for the disposal of ash in stea.n power plant (06 Marks)
€. Mention the advantages and disadvantages of diesel pawer plant, (04 Marks)
oR
a Explain how the use of regemerator, and reheater in gas turbine plants help in improvemem
in thermal efficieney (08 Ma
b. Describe the auxilliary equipment of dieel engine power plant. (08 Ma
Modute-3
i explain the working of main parts of nuclear reactor,
sification of nuclear reactors? Explain the operation of fast
a. Witha neat di
b. What are the ¢
(08 Ma
breeder reactor.
408 Mars)
Pa, OR :
8. Explain the various methods of nuclear waste disposal 0 Marks)
b. Mention the advantages and disadvantages of nuclear power plant (06 Marks)
¢. Mention the factors to be considered for the
selection of site for nuclear power p
(04 Maris)
Modu!
a, What is a protective relay? s function in an electrical system, (06.
b. With a neat diagram expinin the working of HRC (High Rupturing Capacity) fas
iz ing Capacity) fuse. (uo Ma
¢. Explain the working of rod gap arrester. aaa
(04 Marks)
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Dray the ine diagram of 66!TL KV’ sub station. ‘ie atetey
With a eat sketch, exphtin ungrounded system in power system oe ae
Mention the advantages of neutral — grounding, vans
De! the followin,
i) Load factor
ii) Demand factor
iil) Diversity faetor
iv) Plant capacity factor i eee
A power station is to supply thee region of load whose peak loads are 20MW. 1SMEY and
A5MW. The annual load fetor is 30% and the diversity factor of the load at the station is
1.5, Determine the follow ing
i) Maximum demand on the station
ii) Installed capacity suggesting 1
iii) Annual energy supplied
Lerms as applied to power system
er oF unis
(08 Ni
OR
What is power factor? Explain any one method! of improving powe
A power station has to supply load es follows
factor 1 Maris)
Time (hours) |
Load (MW)
i) Draw the wad curve
ii) Draw load ~ duration curve
iii) Catculate the load factor
Define tariff, Explain:
i) Block rate tariff
ii) Two ~ part tariff
(06 Marks)
(04 Marks)
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Note: Auswer any FIVE full questions, choosing ONE full question from each module.
Mod
4, Define the terms with graph
(07 Marks)
Describe fast breeder reactors, stating its advantages, (07 Marks)
What is nuclear fission? (02 Marks)
With a neat diagram exp ion of a nuclear reactor
Splain with respect ty a nuclear plant : i) Nuclear waste disposal
What is meant by radio activity?
(08 Marks)
(06 Marks)
(02 Marks)
Module-4
ion?
Import
7 a. Whatare the’fiunctions of a sub-stati
b. List out the advantages and disadvan
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nlages of outdoor subst; ae
tation over indoor substation.
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Explain + i) resistance grounding and ire
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State the functions of: i) current limiting 1
Give the classification of sub-stations,
wee grounding, st
ctor i) lighting arrester
Deseribe the ekassi
ation of cost of electricity
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(06 Marks)
iii) fuse, (6 Marks)
(od Marks)
(06 Marks)
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What are the factors to be considered while deeiding the number of generating uni
Define: cold y
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Define. i) demand factor
‘cibe types of consumers and the
b.
Expl
serve fi) hot reserve iii) operating reserve
spi
diversity factor.
tarills.
the disadvantages of low power kactor.
inning reserve
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(04 Marky)
(6 Marks)
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Power Generation and Economics,
3 hrs. Max. Marks: 80
wer any FIVE full questions, choosing.
ONE full question from each module.
ote: A
Modute-1
Devine |) hydrograph ii) Now duration curv
Explain the factors to be considered for selection of site for hydro-
il mass curve, (06 Marks)
cctrie power plant
(0S Marks)
Give the classification of hydro power plant. (05 Marks)
OR
Explain the essential elements of hydro power plant with neat schematic diagram, (06 Maths)
Explain the governing mechanism of hydraulic impulse turbine and reaction turbine with
neat sketches. (060
Disetys the merits and demerits of hydro power plant (o4 Mt
Module-2
Explain the werking of stezm power plant with neat schematic diagram. (06 Marks)
Explain the techniques of dust collection in thermal power station, (06 Maras)
Fyplain the function of air-preheater and economizer in thermal plant. (04 Marks)
oR
Mention the application of diesel electric power plant (05 Marks)
With neat sketch, explain the working of a gas turbine plant (6 Marks)
Give the comparison of hydro power plant with stream power plant (OS Marks)
Modute-3
Explain the nuclear reactor with neat diagram, (06 Marks)
List the advantages and disadvantages of nuclear power plant (05 Marks)
Describe construction and working of a pressurized water reactor. (08 Marks)
OR
Explain the working operation of nuclear power plant with neat sketch, (06 Marks)
Give the various classifications of nuclear reactor and explain anyone. (04 Marks)
Explain the function of moderator, control rod, coolant in nuclear power plant, (06 Marks)
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b,
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Explain resonant grounding with a neat diagram,
Explain the function of transformer, high voltage
in substation,
Draw a neat single diagram of subs
(06 Marks)
ceaker and high voltage insulator
cuit breaker and big! insulator
(04 Marks)
ation and explain it.
OR
Define substation and mention different types of substations. aoe
‘A 230V. 36, 50H1z, 200 km transmission has a capacitance to earth of 0.01mE/km per Pe
Cifeutate the inductance and KVA rating of Peterson coil used for earthling the a
system. sai
" ‘ 5 Marks
plain double bus withiout sectionlisation, cs are
Mo
Define the following terms =
i) Load factor ii) diversity factor ii) plant use factor. . (06 Marks)
A generating station has 3 x 50 MW units. The station output is 876 » 10" KWH] per annum,
The maximum demand is 120 MW calculate 406 Markey
i) average load on the station
ii) annual load factor
iii) annual capacity factor.
Explain the factors affecting tariff, (04 Marks)
oR
Explain: i) two part tariff ii) power factor tariff iii) maximum demand tariff. 6 Marks)
Discuss various methods of power factor improvement, (4 Marks)
Calculate the annual energy cost of an industrial consumer who takes a load of 20 KW for
T hour per day, 150 KW fer 7 hours per day and 50 KW for 8 hoursilay. The tariff in force
Rs. 20 per kilowatt of maximum demand and 10 paise per KWH. Assume 6 working da
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Time: 3 hrs. Max. Mark:
Note: Answer any FIVE full questions, choosing ONE full question from each module. .
Module-1
ection of site for a hydro ele
c power plant
1a. Explain the factors to be considered for the se
(08 Macks)
b, The run of data ofa river isan under
an
[Feb] March [April | ane [July [August | October | Nov. | Dee
su so | ao | 20 | 0 | 100 130 | zon | iso | am | x0
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my month
i) Plant hyJrograph and Now duration eure. Find mean How
ii) Find power available at mean Now if head available in 100m and elficieney of generation
is 80%, Take each mouth of 30 days, (os Maths)
OR
d? Ep
n with a neot figure pump storage plants
(0s Masks)
How the hydro electric plants are ekissit
for peak tor
b, Describe the types of turbines used with different heads in hydro power plant. With a neat
of pelton turbine wheel
sketch explain the worki
Module-2
3a. Explain with a neat diagram the working prin-iple of steam power plant.
b. What are the points t6 be considered for the site selection of diesel power plant? Exp
briefly (06.
oR
40a. Write a brief note on
) Super heater
Air ~ pre-heuter.
b> Discuss the merits and demerits of Gas turbine power plant. (0S Man
¢. Explain in detail the operation of closed eycle gas turbine power plants. (06 Ma
v Modute-3
53a. Explain with a neat sketch the functions of nuclear reactor. (08 Marks)
b. Describe the construction and working of a Boiling Water Reactor (BWR). what are its
advantages and disadvantages. (8 Marks)
OR
6 a. Explain the merits and demerits of nuk Po ag
xplain nuclear fission provess and cea chain reation
e. Explain the method of nuclear waste disposal. 9
10
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(as Marks)
Explain indoor type substation in detail
Write a short note on
i) Ligh ers rectors
ii) Current limiting
iii) High voltage fuser
iv) Transformers
OR ay
are 5 . heme with its
Deline a bus bar. Explain briefly a main and transfer bus arrangement sch La
advantages (05 Marks)
With a neat sketch. explain solid groundin
With a neat sketch, explain resonant grounding.
(5 Marks)
, rhs
Explain differem methods of determination of depreciation “vee
Discuss on objective of tariff fosnterts
What are the factor affecting the tariff? asx
OR
Caleulate the power factor of an.installation supply
i) 20K W at unity power factor
ify 100 KW at 0.707 lagging power factor
iii) SOKW a1 0.9 | power factor.
Also find the maximum load at unity power factor whieh can be supplied,
What are the causes of low poster factor? 0
Calculate the number of units to be consur-ed so that the annuai bill on the basic of wo part
2 following loads
Wo Marks)
(0S Marks)
lariff'is same frons the following data :
Maximum demand = 10K W
Two part tariff ~ Rs 1200 per annum per KW of maximum demand plus Rs.1.80 per ‘nit
consumed, Flat rate tariff = Rs.2.40 per unit (05 Marks)
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Module-1
working of medium head power plant
jection of site for hydro electric power plant, (06 Ma
HD
1a. Fxpham with neat sketeh t
hb. Diseuss the factors considered for
What i mcant by water hammer with a neat sketei? Explain the finetion of surge tank
OR
2% a With a neat sketch, explain the fimetion of governor used to control the speed of hydraulic
Z turbine (08 Marks)
"i bo Detine: () Hydrograph (i) Flow duration curve and mass curve. (06 Marks)
© Byplain mini and micro hydel power plants biietly. (06 Marks)
Mod
Ja Explain the working of steam power plint with neat schematic diag.am, (08 Marks)
b Explain any three methods used for the disposal of ash in steam power plant (06 Marks)
6. Explain the function of air-preheater and economizer in thermal power plar (06 Marks)
OR
4a. With neat sketeh explain the working ofa gas turbine power plant (08 Marks)
bo Give the comparison of gas power plant with stean and diesel power plant
Explain the layout of a typical diesel electric power plant with a diagram.
date
juclear reactor:
Explain the fimetion of the following
(i) Contiol rod
(ii) Moderator
Git), Reflector
< Hiv) Biological shield
(8) Cladding: and structure materials
(vi) Coolant (06 Marks)
b. Write a brief note on safety measured to be taken while disposing the nuclear waste material.
Also explain the various methods of nuclear waste disposal (06 Marks)
Draw
disadvantages
neat diagram oF pressurized water reactor and explain its advantages. and
(08 Marks)
OR
6 a List out the advantages and disadvantages of nuclear
4 a : power plant, rks
Whot is ‘nuclear reactor"? How are nuclear reactor elaified? oe Teas
c. Give the constriction and working of a ‘Gas-cooled react
disadvantages’? oe
: | of 26a Module-4 xe advantages and
7 a Explain sesonant grounding with neat diag and sao Ist th (a Marks)
disadvan
(0 Marks)
b. Draw a neat single diagram ofsubstation and explain it . (Wo Marks)
¢. Define a bus bar, Explain briefly a typical bus bar arrangement sehen’
OR etho detail
8 a. What are the different methouls of neutral carthing? Explain any one methiod in TEE
(06M
Draw the line diagram of 66/11 KV substation. (06 Marks)
Write the specifications required for earthing as per LS.1
Modute-5
9 a Explain:
(i) Two part tariff
(ii) Power factor rll
Gil) Maximum demand tariff
b._Disenss various methods of power factor improvement
rerating station has the folowing daily load eyele .
[0-6 | 6-10 710-12 [12-16 | 16-20 | 20-24
Load(MW) | 40, 30 | 60 | so | 70 | 40
Ww the load curve and load duration curve and find
G)- Maximum densarid
Gi) Units generated per da
Gil) Average load
(iv) Load factor Ce
(0 Marks)
(446 Marks
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terms applied to power sp stem
10 a. Define the following
(i) Load factor
(ii) Demand factor
(i
What are the objectives anc
c. A generating station hus a nas
capacity of 0.48, and a plant use
(i). The daily energy produced.
(i
Piant capacity factor (00 Marks)
quirements of trill? (Uo Maths)
im demand of 30 MW, a load factor of 0.6, a plar
wtor of 0.82. Vind!
‘The reserve capacity of the plant.
he maximum energy that coukd be produced if the plant were running all the time
(iv) The maximum energy that covkd be produced daily, if the phint when running
(08 Marks)
according to operating schedule were lilly load 1s on the remaining blank page
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Power Generation ang ‘conomics
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Note: Answer any FIVE full questions, agate ONE full questionapt ‘each module,
(06 Marks)
Modute-t “&d .
1, Briefly explain: i) Base load plafis] > ii) Peak load plants
b. A hydro electric power statidncaperates under a mean of $0 metres, The reservoir
employed has a catchment {rg@of 500km*, The averagg rainfall in this area is 150cm per
annum. Determine the capacity of the station for witich it should be designed. Assume that
25% of the rainfall isclos Jue to evaporation, 7.; the head is lost in penstock, turbine
efficiency as 85% altehaibr efficiency as 95% anid'load factor as 60%. (06 Marks)
«How do you chong size and number of generating units? (08 Marks)
vee, ea Of
2a. Explain briefly the operation of pelt on hel turbine, (06 Marks)
b. Describe{with’a neat sketch, the gree of operation of a pumped storage power plant.
Y (08 Marks)
cc. Discuss'briefly the advantages dR} ydro-electrie power ts. (06 Marks)
. oe
A * — Modute-2, SS
3-8, What is meant by Pulygfised fuel firing’? Whaf try the advantages@f'pulverized fuel firing?
Gee (06 Marks)
b. Explain the importange of Ash handling ig Stam power nit Elan any one type of ash
handling system, ~ (08 Marks)
c. With a neat ske Sp xplain balanced Gash system. SP (06 Marks)
¢ OR
4a. Discussibtipfly the merits an AiSheris of diesel lee} power plants. (06 Marks)
b. Witha@ssemati arangeméng sess the element‘ simple gos turbine powerplant
°
A (10 Marks)
c. What are factors to b ered while selegting a site for diesel electric power plant?
af 2 (04 Marks)
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5. Draw a schegi rrangement oft gbelea over plant, Explain bel. (08 Marks)
b. Write a brief note on Nuclear waste disposal. (06 Marks)
c. Discuss the perils of meclear pow r plants. (06 Marks)
; ES) OR
6 a, Witha neat sketch, exif the working ofa pressurized water reactor, (10 Marks)
Explain nuclear chairvreaction.
¢. Explain briefly the Shielding that is adopted in a nucle: eae
clear power plant. (04 Marks)
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With a neat sketch, explain main and transfer bus arrangenient orate
Briefly explain the salient features of gas insulated subs{ation aan
Explain briefly the operation of High Voltage Disconiect Switches (Isolators).
Write short notes on:
i) Lightning arrestors
ii Current transformers
Briefly explait
i) ‘Resistance grounding “>
“\
(08 Marks)
ii) Reactance grounding. toa Masks
What are the advantages of gaSingulated substations? (04 Marks)
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Explain sinking fund method used for the determination of annual depreciation charges, ho
me 7 rks)
Explain the factors iff. e (06 Marks)
se (06 Marks)
Demiand factor ey
ii) “Dad factor ay
iii) Diversity factor > oP & (06 Marks)
Explain the various types of. cOnsumers. ad A (08 Marks)
A single phase motor connected to a 240V, S0H2-supply takes a current of 20Amperes at a
Power factor of 0.75 la¥ging. A capacitor ds)shunted across the motor terminals to improve
the power factor 1g 0.9. Determine the capacitance of the capacitor to be used. (06 Marks)
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Note: Answer any FIVE full questions, choosing ONE full question frogingach module.
Mos °
Define the following : oy’ >
) Hydrograph Ss Qo
Mass curve: ra} °
iii) Flow duration curve, ¢ S ; (06 Marks)
With neat Schematic digtam, explain the working 6tBydro electric power plant. (08 Marks)
List out the merits anders of Hydro electri¢*pover plant. (06 Marks)
ry ‘
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How the Hyarg electric power plants noes? Explain in details. (08 Marks)
Mentionthe:factors should be consider for selection of site for hydro power plant. (06 Marks)
Wihke ‘ketch, explain the working of Pelton wheel a (06 Marks)
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With the sketch, explain block diagram of diesefpower plant. Ee) (08 Marks)
With neat sketch, exnldigyne working wpe station. (06 Marks)
Mention the factors to,be’consider for ae prof site for seerpover plant, (06 Marks)
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Explain the working of steam gar neat Siem diagram. (08 Marks)
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Explainglie factors to be consiefed for selectionegabfor steam power plant, (06 Marks)
Give) smparison of hydfo|power plant with stégm power plant. (06 Marks)
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4Q5Explain the nucl
b.” Mention the factbrsio be consider {oF the selection of site for nuclear power plant
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2 few with diagram yen (06 Marks)
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the working of nuclear power plant. (08 Marks)
With the enon diagram,
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a, List the merits and ces of nuclear power plant, (06 Marks)
b. Write briefly aboyt Naclear waste disposal. (06 Marks)
c. Describe constucin and working of a pressurized water reactor. (08 Marks) 10
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List out the advantages and steer oato substation oye! ‘indoor subst Hen
Write short note on : Sv oO
i) Resistance Grounding gs (08 Marks)
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Define substation and mention types of sub:
Explain the factors are considered for substat
Explain gas insulated substation and mention
if) Reactance Grounding. ay
Explain earthing often ‘with neat diagram. a’ SS
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Define the gy ems fl aD
') Load fac
2 aa 9
Pe factor (06 Marks)
enue factors affecting tarig (06 Marks)
Defin®Dariff? Explain : Es)
i) Step rate tariff
Black rate tariff
‘Two part tariff
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2 (08 Marks)
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(04 Marks)
‘Mention the hier of ‘li ctr factor.
Explain the met sof poner ti iprovement.
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Note: Answer any FIVE full questions; choosing ONE full question from each module.
Modu
1a. Discuss the following in the hydroelectric plant
i) Hydrograph
Load duration curve) { >
iii) Masscurve, ‘ (06 Marks)
b. Explain with neat block diagram Hydropower Generation (General Arrangement). (06 Marks)
cc. Observe the average weekly discharge (Q) measured at a site is given below :
Week [1 [2/3 [a] s[e[ 7] 819 T10
{G(m"vsee) | 500 | 300 | 350 | 200 | 300 | 800 | 1100 | 900 | 400 | 200
i) Caleulate the average discharge available
Plot the hydrograph
Plot flow-duration curve. ¢ & (08 Marks)
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2 a, Explain the factors to be considered for the selection of site for.a hydroelectric power plant.
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b. Describe the following with respect to hydroelectric power plant:
i)Dam ii) Peastock iii) Surge tank. (06 Marks)
©. Sketch and explain with schematic diagram :
i) Low head hydro power plant
ii) Medium head power plant.) é
iii) High head power plant. (08 Marks)
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