St.

Josephs College of Engineering

St. Josephs Institute of Technology

ME6701 Power Plant Engineering

Assignment I
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Part A
What is the function of hot primary air?
What is supercritical boiler? Give two advantages.
Write about forced draught system?
What are the principles of stokers?
Describe the steps to be followed in an inplant coal handling of coal.
Define draught, what is the use of draught in thermal power plants?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of forced draught system
Write short notes on cogeneration
Part B

1. Explain the functioning of thermal power plant with its layout

2. Explain the various types of boilers. And give their advantages.

3. Discuss about Ash Handling Equipments and types of dust collectors.

4. Write briefly about the following topics with suitable illustration
(a)Binary cycle
(b)Cogeneration system
(c)Feed water treatment