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Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam University BE VI SEM (ME) Power Plant Engineering [ME-602] June 2021 Question Paper

Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam University

Bachelor of Engineering

Sixth Semester Examination, June-2021

Power Plant Engineering [ME-602]

Branch- ME

Time: 3:00 Hrs Max Marks 70

Note: Attempt any five questions. All question carry equal marks.

Q.1 (a) What are different types of reactors commonly used in nuclear

power plants?

(b) Name the principle types of power plants. Explain one of them.

Q.2 (a) What is cooling tower? How are cooling classified.

(b) What is hydrograph and unit of hydrograph? What is the limitation

to use of unit hydrograph?

Q.3 (a) What is chemical fuel? How chemical fuels are classified, explain.

(b) Explain boiling water reactor with neat sketch state its limitations.

Q.4 (a) How are biogas classified. Explain them briefly

(b) What are different types of fuel cells?

Q.5 (a) How the most economical capacity hydro-electric plant is decided.

(b) What is “Direct energy Conversion system”. Explain in brief the

various direct energy conversion system.

Q.6 (a) What do you mean by hybrid energy systems? Discuss various

feasible combinations.

(b) Describe with neat sketch MHD convertor.

Q.7 (a) Write short note on maximum demand and load factor.

(b) Discuss side selection criteria for hydro power stations.

Q.8 Explain the following terms-

(a) Balancing reservoir (b) Spill ways

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