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.Q.1(a,b) & 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 from Q.3(a,b)& Q.4(a,b)
3(a) Differentiate between the working of Francis turbine and Kaplan turbine used in dropower 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 patten affects power generation in wind energy systems.
7 M

Solve any one question from Q.5(a,b)& Q.6(a,b)
5(a) Explain the impacts of temperature and isulation 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 concept of solar thermal power plant.
7 M

Solve any one question from Q.7(a,b) 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 consatnt
ii) Concentration ratio.
6 M
8(b) Describe the fuel cells. How are they used fr energy storage requirements.
6 M



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