Exam Details
| Subject | Power Plant Engineering | |
| Paper | ||
| Exam / Course | Diploma in Mechanical Engineering | |
| Department | School of Engineering & Technology (SOET) | |
| Organization | indira gandhi national open university | |
| Position | ||
| Exam Date | December, 2016 | |
| City, State | new delhi, |
Question Paper
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DIPLOMA IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Term-End Examination 00382 December, 2016
BME-058 POWER PLANT ENGINEERING
Time: 2 hours Maximum Marks: 70
Note: Answer any Seven questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1. Describe the different types of water turbines with neat sketch. 10
2. Explain in detail the wind power generation. 10
3. Describe the natural draft cooling tower.
Describe the nuclear chain reactions. 5+5
4. Explain the methods to improve the efficiency of gas turbine cycle. 10
5. Describe both Schmidt-Hartmann and LaMont Boilers with neat sketches. 10
6. Explain the following terms:
Load factor
Plant capacity factor
Explain the load curve. 5+5
7. Describe the Cander type reactor in detail. 10
8. What are the health hazards in setting up a nuclear power plant? Explain in detail. 10
9. Describe the functions of a governor.
Describe the advantages and disadvantages of a gas turbine engine. 5+5
10. What are the various elements of a diesel power plant Explain air intake system with neat sketch. 10
DIPLOMA IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Term-End Examination 00382 December, 2016
BME-058 POWER PLANT ENGINEERING
Time: 2 hours Maximum Marks: 70
Note: Answer any Seven questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1. Describe the different types of water turbines with neat sketch. 10
2. Explain in detail the wind power generation. 10
3. Describe the natural draft cooling tower.
Describe the nuclear chain reactions. 5+5
4. Explain the methods to improve the efficiency of gas turbine cycle. 10
5. Describe both Schmidt-Hartmann and LaMont Boilers with neat sketches. 10
6. Explain the following terms:
Load factor
Plant capacity factor
Explain the load curve. 5+5
7. Describe the Cander type reactor in detail. 10
8. What are the health hazards in setting up a nuclear power plant? Explain in detail. 10
9. Describe the functions of a governor.
Describe the advantages and disadvantages of a gas turbine engine. 5+5
10. What are the various elements of a diesel power plant Explain air intake system with neat sketch. 10
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- Applied Thermal Engineering
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- Engineering Materials
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- Manufacturing Processes-III
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