STUPIDSID
1(a)
Write primary and secondary energy sources.
2 M
1(b)
Define: Tidal energy, Wind energy.
2 M
1(c)
What are the various methods to convert various energy sources to electric power? Classify direct and indirect methods.
3 M
Solve any one question from Q.1(d) & Q.1(e)
1(d)
What do you mean by hybrid energy systems? Discuss various feasible combinations.
7 M
1(e)
Describe with near sketch MHD converter.
7 M
2(a)
State the advantages and disadvantages of pulverized fuel firing over stoke firing .
2 M
2(b)
State brief about choice of steam cycle for plant.
2 M
2(c)
Write the function of cooling tower. State its classifications.
3 M
Solve any one question from Q.2(d) & Q.2(e)
2(d)
Explain various types of fuel burning systems with their comparison.
7 M
2(e)
Explain the effect of climatic factors on thermal station and equipment design.
7 M
3(a)
State the importance of nuclear power in India.
2 M
3(b)
State the classification of nuclear power plants.
2 M
3(c)
Define the terms: Radio activity, Moderators and Binding energy concept.
3 M
Solve any one question from Q.3(d) & Q.3(e)
3(d)
Compare fast and thermal reactors. Describe working principle of any one type of nuclear reactor best suitable for Indian situation.
7 M
3(e)
Explain boiling water reactor with near sketch. State is limitations.
7 M
4(a)
State the function of Pen stocks also states its types.
2 M
4(b)
What is Flow and power duration curve?
2 M
4(c)
Discuss briefly elements of hydro logical computation.
3 M
Solve any one question from Q.4(d) & Q.4(e)
4(d)
Explain the following terms:
i) Balancing reservoir
ii) Micro and Pico hydro machines
iii) Spillways
i) Balancing reservoir
ii) Micro and Pico hydro machines
iii) Spillways
7 M
4(e)
Discuss site selection criteria for hydro power station.
7 M
5(a)
Define the terms: Maximum demand, Load factor.
2 M
5(b)
What are interconnected systems? State their advantages.
2 M
5(c)
Explain how estimation and prediction of load is done?
3 M
Solve any one question from Q.5(d) & Q.5(e)
5(d)
Compare economics of hydro, nuclear and thermal power plants.
7 M
5(e)
Explain the following terms:
i) Diversity factor ii) Plant factor
iii) Types of tariff.
i) Diversity factor ii) Plant factor
iii) Types of tariff.
7 M
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