Exam Details
| Subject | power generation systems | |
| Paper | ||
| Exam / Course | b.tech | |
| Department | ||
| Organization | Institute Of Aeronautical Engineering | |
| Position | ||
| Exam Date | December, 2017 | |
| City, State | telangana, hyderabad |
Question Paper
Hall Ticket No Question Paper Code: AEE003
INSTITUTE OF AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING
(Autonomous)
B.Tech III Semester End Examinations (Regular) December, 2017
Regulation: IARE R16
POWER GENERATION SYSTEMS
(Electrical and Electronics Engineering)
Time: 3 Hours Max Marks: 70
Answer ONE Question from each Unit
All Questions Carry Equal Marks
All parts of the question must be answered in one place only
UNIT I
1. Explain the factors to be considered for locating a site for thermal power plant.
With a block diagram, discuss feed water steam flow circuit used in thermal power plant.
2. Draw the general layout of a thermal power plant and explain the working of different parts.
Describe clearly the operation of
i. Jet type condenser and
ii. Surface type condenser
UNIT II
3. Describe the functions of the various components in a hydroelectric generation system.
List the advantages of pumped storage hydro plant.
4. With the help of a neat sketch, classify the Hydro Electric plants based on the available head.
Find the available continuous power of a hydro-electric station from the following data
Catchment area 200 sq.km
Annual rainfall 1000mm
Effective head 200m
Efficiency of plant 80%
Yield factor to allow runoff and loss by evaporation 50%
UNIT III
5. Describe with a neat diagram, the construction and principle of operation of a flat plate solar
energy collector.
Describe the principle of solar PV power generation. What are the main elements of PV system?
6. What are solar concentrators? Describe various components of a solar concentrator and discuss
its advantages.
Explain the current voltage characteristics of a solar cell. Also define the fill factor.
Page 1 of 2
UNIT IV
7. With the help of a neat diagram, explain the working of wind energy conversion system for
generation of electricity.
What are the different environmental aspects taken into consideration while erecting wind turbines?
Explain briefly.
8. What are the advantages of Vertical axis machines over horizontal axis machines?
Explain the main consideration in selecting a site for wind energy systems.
UNIT V
9. With a neat sketch, describe the working of BWR, and PWR in nuclear power plant.
List the advantages and disadvantages of nuclear power plant.
10. Write short notes on
i. Coolants
ii. Moderators
iii. Control rods
With the help of a neat sketch, explain the working of a nuclear power station.
INSTITUTE OF AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING
(Autonomous)
B.Tech III Semester End Examinations (Regular) December, 2017
Regulation: IARE R16
POWER GENERATION SYSTEMS
(Electrical and Electronics Engineering)
Time: 3 Hours Max Marks: 70
Answer ONE Question from each Unit
All Questions Carry Equal Marks
All parts of the question must be answered in one place only
UNIT I
1. Explain the factors to be considered for locating a site for thermal power plant.
With a block diagram, discuss feed water steam flow circuit used in thermal power plant.
2. Draw the general layout of a thermal power plant and explain the working of different parts.
Describe clearly the operation of
i. Jet type condenser and
ii. Surface type condenser
UNIT II
3. Describe the functions of the various components in a hydroelectric generation system.
List the advantages of pumped storage hydro plant.
4. With the help of a neat sketch, classify the Hydro Electric plants based on the available head.
Find the available continuous power of a hydro-electric station from the following data
Catchment area 200 sq.km
Annual rainfall 1000mm
Effective head 200m
Efficiency of plant 80%
Yield factor to allow runoff and loss by evaporation 50%
UNIT III
5. Describe with a neat diagram, the construction and principle of operation of a flat plate solar
energy collector.
Describe the principle of solar PV power generation. What are the main elements of PV system?
6. What are solar concentrators? Describe various components of a solar concentrator and discuss
its advantages.
Explain the current voltage characteristics of a solar cell. Also define the fill factor.
Page 1 of 2
UNIT IV
7. With the help of a neat diagram, explain the working of wind energy conversion system for
generation of electricity.
What are the different environmental aspects taken into consideration while erecting wind turbines?
Explain briefly.
8. What are the advantages of Vertical axis machines over horizontal axis machines?
Explain the main consideration in selecting a site for wind energy systems.
UNIT V
9. With a neat sketch, describe the working of BWR, and PWR in nuclear power plant.
List the advantages and disadvantages of nuclear power plant.
10. Write short notes on
i. Coolants
ii. Moderators
iii. Control rods
With the help of a neat sketch, explain the working of a nuclear power station.
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