2. HYDRO ELECTRIC POWER PLANT

16 MARKS

1. Draw the layout of hydro electric power plant with neat sketch and list out its merits and demerits

2. Explain the construction of Hydroelectric power plant with neat sketches and classify them

a. Low head b. High head c. Medium head

8 MARKS

1. Explain the working principle of following turbines with neat sketch(Each)

a. Pelton turbine

b. Kaplan turbine

c. Francis Turbine

2. Explain the following dams with neat sketch.

a. Masonry dams: (Gravity dams, Butress dams, Arch dams)

b. Earth filled dams and Rock filled dams

3. Explain the different types of Spillways with neat sketch.

4. Write a note on penstock.

5. Explain the various types of Surge tanks.

6. What are the safety measures that are need to be followed in running a Hydro electric power plant?

7. What are the factors need to be considered for selecting the site of Hydro electric power plant?

8. Tabulate the comparison between the different types of turbines.

3. NUCLEAR POWER PLANT

16 MARKS

1. Draw the layout of Nuclear power plant and list its advantages and disadvantages

8 MARKS

1. Write a note on the following(8 Each)

a. PWR

b. BWR

c. CANDU

d. Breeder Reactor

e. Metal cooled Reactor

f. Liquid cooled reactor

2. What are the safety measures that are need to be followed while running a Nuclear Power plant?

3. Write short notes on the following(8 Each)

a. Nuclear fission

b. Nuclear Fusion

c. Principles of Nuclear energy with example

4. DIESEL POWER PLANT

16 MARKS

1. Layout of diesel power plant and list its merits and demerits.

2. Explain any two of the following types of lubrication methods

a. Splash lubrication

b. Pressure lubrication

c. Splash and Pressure lubrication

3. Explain the various types of Air cooling and water cooling systems adopted.

8 MARKS

1. Explain the construction and types of super charger.

2. Write short notes on fuel injector and fuel pump.

3. Describe the working principle of 4 stroke diesel engine.

4. Describe the working principle of 2 stroke diesel engine.

5. What are the classifications of IC engines? Explain briefly.

6. Compare 2 stroke and 4 stroke engines.