SPPU Electrical Engineering (Semester 3)
Power Generation Technologies
December 2016
Total marks: --
Total time: --
INSTRUCTIONS
(1) Assume appropriate data and state your reasons
(2) Marks are given to the right of every question
(3) Draw neat diagrams wherever necessary


Solve any one question fromQ.1(a,b) and Q.2(a,b)
1(a) With the help of diagram explain the main parts and working of thermal power plant.
6 M
1(b) Compare thermal, hydro and nuclear power plants.
6 M

2(a) Explain coal handling system in coal thermal power plant with neat block diagram.
6 M
2(b) With the help of diagram explain the combine cycle gas power plant.
6 M

Solve any one question fromQ3(a,b) and Q.4(a,b)
3(a) Differentiate between the working of Francis turbine and Kaplan turbine used in hydropower plants.
6 M
3(b) Derive the relation for power in wind and Explain Impact of Tower Height on power generation in wind energy systems.
7 M

4(a) Explain the following terms:
i) Hydrograph
ii) Flow duration curve
iii) Mass curve
6 M
4(b) Explain how the wind pattern affects power generation in wind energy systems.
6 M

Solve any one question fromQ5(a,b) and Q.6(a,b)
5(a) Explain the impacts of temperature and insulation on I - V curves of PV cells.
7 M
5(b) Explain stand-alone, hybrid stand-alone and grid connected renewable energy systems.
6 M

6(a) Explain the process of municipal solid waste to energy conversion
6 M
6(b) With the help of diagram explain the main conceppt of solar thermal power plant.
7 M

Solve any one question fromQ.7(a,b) and Q.8(a,b)
7(a) Explain the methods of measurement of solar radiation.
6 M
7(b) Explain the process of biomass energy conversion.
6 M

8(a) Define and explain the terms in solar energy system:
i) Solar constant
ii) Concentration ratio.
6 M
8(b) Describe the fuel cells. How are they used for energy storage requirements.
6 M



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