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DIPLOMA OF ASSOCIATE
ENGINEER
IN
POWER TECHNOLOGY
(3 - Years Course)
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SCHEDULE OF SUBJECTS
POWER TECHNOLOGY
1ST YEAR
T P C
TOTAL 13 27 22
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POWER TECHNOLOGY
2nd year
T P C
TOTAL 19 24 27
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POWER TECHNOLOGY
3rd year
T P C
TOTAL 16 21 23
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10
11
12
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ENGLISH
CODE: Eng-112 P T C
2 0 2
TOTAL CONTACT HOURS:
Theory 64
Practical 0
AIMS:
At the end of the course, the students will be equipped with cognitive skill to enable them to present
facts in a systematic and logical manner to meet the language demands of dynamic field of commerce and
industry for functional day – to - day use and will inculcate skills of reading, writing, and comprehension.
COURSE CONTENTS
Paper A:
1. Prose/Text 16 Hours
1.1 First eight essays of Intermediate English Book –II
Paper B
3. Grammar 26 Hours
3.1 Sentence structure
3.2 Tenses.
3.3 Parts of Speech.
3.4 Punctuation.
3.5 Change of narration.
3.6 One word for several.
3.7 Words often confused
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4. Composition 08 Hours
4.1 Letters/Messages.
4.2 Job application letter.
4.3 Application for Character Certificate/grant of scholarship.
4.4 Telegrams, Cablegrams and radiograms, Telexes, Facsimiles, e-mails.
4.5 Essay Writing.
4.6 Technical Education, science and our Life, computers, Environmental pollution, Duties of
student.
5. Translation 10 Hours
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1. Intermediate English Book-II
2. An English Grammar and Composition of Intermediate level.
3. A Handbook of English Students by Gatherer
INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES
PAPER A:
PAPER B:
APPLIED MATHEMATICS-I
CODE: Math-113 P T C
3 0 3
TOTAL CONTACT HOURS:
Theory 96
Practical 0
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PRE-REQUISTE: Must have completed a course of Elective Mathematics at Matric level.
AIMS:
After completing the course, the students will be able to:
1. Solve problems of Algebra, Trigonometry, Vectors, Mensuration, Matrices, and Determinants.
2. Develop skill, mathematical aptitude, and logical perception in the use of mathematical instruments
required in the technological fields.
3. Acquired mathematical clarity and insight in the solution of technical problems.
COURSE CONTENTS
1. Quadratic Equations 6 Hours.
2.1 Sequence.
2.2 Series.
2.3 nth term.
2.4 Sum of the first n terms
2.5 Means.
2.6 Problems.
4.1 Factorials.
4.2 Binomial expression.
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5.1 Introduction.
5.2 Linear distinct factors case I.
5.3 Linear repeated factors case II.
5.4 Quadratic distinct factors case III.
5.5 Quadratic repeated factors case IV.
10.5 Cones.
10.6 Frusta.
10.7 Spheres.
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11.4 Direction Cosines.
11.5 Scalar or Dot Product.
11.6 Deductions.
11.7 Dot Product in terms of orthogonal components.
11.8 Vector or cross products.
11.9 Deductions.
11.10 Analytical expression for a x b.
11.11 Problems.
BOOKS RECOMMENDED
1. Ghulam Yasin Minhas, “Technical Mathematics” Vol-I, Ilmi Kitab Khana, Lahore.
2. Riaz Ali Khan, “Polytechnic Mathematic Series”, Vol-I and II, Majeed Sons, Faisalabad.
3. Sana Ullah Bhatti, “A Text Book of Analytic Geometry and Calculus”, Punjab Text Book Board
Lahore.
INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES
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3.1 Define a Geometric Progression and a series.
3.2 Drive formula for the nth term of a G.P.
3.3 Explain geometric means between two numbers.
3.4 Insert n geometric means between two numbers.
3.5 Drive a formula for the summation of geometric series.
3.6 Deduce a formula for the summation of an infinite geometric series.
3.7 Solve problem using these formulas.
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8.7 Solve problems.
9. Use concepts, Properties, and Laws of Trigonometric Functions for solving Triangles.
9.1 Define angle of elevation and angle of depression.
9.2 Prove the law of Sine and law of Cosines.
9.3 Explain elements of triangle.
9.4 Solve triangles and the problem involving heights and distances.
10. Use principal of Mensuration in Finding Surfaces, Volumes, and Weights of Solids.
10.1 Define mensuration of plane and solid figures.
10.2 List formulas for perimeters and area of plane figures.
10.3 Define pyramid and cone.
10.4 Define frusta of Pyramid and cone.
10.5 Define a sphere and a shell
10.6 Calculate the total surface and volume of each type of solid.
10.7 Compute weight of solids.
10.8 Solve problems of these solids.
11. Use the concept and Principles of vectors in solving Technological Problems
11.1 Define vector quantity.
11.2 Explain addition and subtraction of vectors.
11.3 Illustrate unit vectors I, J, K.
11.4 Express a vector in the component form.
11.5 Explain magnitude, unit vector, direction cosines of a vector.
11.6 Derive analytic expression for dot product and cross product of two vectors.
11.7 Deduce conditions of perpendicularity and parallelism of two vectors.
11.8 Solve problem.
12. Use the Concept of Matrices & Determinants in solving Technological Problems.
12.1 Define a matrix and a determinant.
12.2 List types of matrices.
12.3 Define transpose, adjoint, and inverse of a matrix.
12.4 State properties of determinants.
12.5 Explain basic concepts.
12.6 Explain algebra of matrices.
12.7 Solve linear equations by matrices.
12.8 Explain the solution of a determinant.
12.9 Use Grammars Rule of solving linear equations.
APPLIED PHYSICS
CODE: Phy-123 P T C
2 3 3
TOTAL CONTACT HOURS:
Theory 64
Practical 96
AIMS:
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The students will be able to understand the fundamental principles and concepts of physics, use these to
solve problems in practical situations/technological courses and understand concepts to learn advance physics
and technical courses.
COURSE CONTENTS
1. Measurements 2 Hours
1.1 Fundamental units and derived units.
1.2 Systems of measurement and S.I Units.
1.3 Concept of dimensions, dimensional formula.
1.4 Conversion from one system to another.
1.5 Significant Figures.
3. Motion. 4 Hours
3.1 Review of laws and equations of motion.
3.2 Law of conservation of momentum.
3.3 Angular motion.
3.4 Relation between linear and angular motion.
3.5 Centripetal acceleration and force.
3.6 Equations of angular motion.
6. Sound 4 Hours
6.1 Longitudinal Waves.
6.2 Intensity, loudness, pitch, and quality of sound.
6.3 Units of intensity of level and frequency response of ear.
6.4 Interference of sound waves, silence zones, beats.
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6.5 Acoustics.
6.6 Doppler Effect.
7. Light 5 Hours
7.1 Review law of reflection and refraction
7.2 Image formation by mirrors and lenses.
7.3 Optical instruments.
7.4 Wave theory of light.
7.5 Interface, diffraction, polarization of light waves.
7.6 Applications of polarization in sun glasses, optical activity and stress analysis.
9. Lasers 3 Hours
9.1 Corpuscular theory of light.
9.2 Emission and absorption of light.
9.3 Stimulated absorption and absorption of light.
9.4 Laser principle.
9.5 Structure and working of lasers.
9.6 Types of lasers with brief description.
9.7 Applications, basic concepts.
9.8 Material processing.
9.9 Laser welding.
9.10 Laser assisted machining.
9.11 Micro matching.
9.12 Drilling, scribing and making.
9.13 Printing.
9.14 Laser in medicines.
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12. Transfer of Heat 5 Hours
12.1 Review modes of transfer of heat.
12.2 Emission and absorption of heat.
12.3 Black Body Radiation.
12.4 Laws of energy distribution.
12.5 Plank‟s Quantum Theory.
12.6 The photoelectric effect.
12.7 X-rays, production, properties, and uses.
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18.3 P-type and N-type materials.
18.4 P-N junction.
18.5 P-N junction as a diode.
18.6 Photovoltaic cell (solar cell).
PRACTICALS
96 Hours
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36. Study working and Structure of Sextant.
37. Compare the different scales of temperature and verify the conversion formula.
38. Determine the specific heat of lead shots.
39. Find the coefficient of linear expansions of a metallic rod.
40. Find the heat of fusion of ice.
41. Find the heat of vaporization.
42. Determine relative humidity using hygrometer.
BOOKS RECOMMENDED
1. Tahir Hussain, “Fundamentals of Physics” Vol-I and II.
2. Farid Khuwaja, “Fundamentals of Physics” Vol- I and II.
3. Wells and slusher, “ Schaum‟s Series Physics”
4. Nelcon and Oyborn “Advanced level practical Physics”.
5. Mehboob Ilahi Malik and Inam-ul-Haq “Practical Physics”.
6. Wilson “lasers –Principles and Applications.
7. M. Aslam Khan and M. Akram Sandhu “ Experimental Physics Notes”
INSTRCTIONAL OBJECTIVES
2. Use Concepts of scalars and Vectors in Solving Problems involving these Concepts.
2.1 Explain laws of parallelogram, triangle, and polygon of forces.
2.2 Describe method of resolution of vector into components.
4. Use Concepts of Torque, Equilibrium, and Rotational Inertia to Practical Situations/ Problems.
4.1 Explain Torque.
4.2 Distinguish between center of gravity and center of mass.
4.3 Explain rotational equilibrium and its conditions.
4.4 Explain rotational inertia giving examples.
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4.5 Use the above concepts in solving technological problems.
7. Use the Concepts of Geometrical Optics to Mirrors and Lenses and Understand waves Theory of
Light.
7.1 Explain laws of reflection and refraction.
7.2 Use mirror formula to solve problems.
7.3 Use the concepts of image formation by mirrors and lenses to describe working of optical
instruments, e.g microscopes, telescopes, camera, and sextant.
7.4 Explain wave theory of light.
7.5 Explain phenomena of interference, diffraction, polarization of light waves.
7.6 Describe uses of polarization given in the course contents.
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10.5 Distinguish between absolute and relative humidity.
10.6 Describe law of cooling.
10.7 Explain basic concepts of thermoelectricity.
10.8 Describe thermocouple giving its principle, structure, and working.
14. Understand the Structure of the Atomic Nucleus and Relevant Activities.
14.1 Describe the structure of the nucleus.
14.2 Explain radioactivity and radioactive series.
14.3 Explain transmutation of elements.
14.4 Distinguish between fission reaction and fusion reaction.
14.5 Explain the structure and working of the nuclear reactor.
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17. Understand Basic Concepts and Classification of Magnetic Materials.
17.1 Explain domains theory of magnetism.
17.2 Distinguish between Para, Dia, and Ferro-magnetism and magnetic materials.
17.3 Distinguish between B and H.
17.4 Describe B.H. Curve.
17.5 Describe hysteresis loop.
18. Understand Basic Concepts of Semi- Conductor Materials and Their Uses.
18.1 Explain crystalline structure of solids.
18.2 Distinguish between conductors, semiconductors, insulators.
18.3 Describe semiconductors giving examples with reference to their structure.
18.4 Distinguish between P-type and N-type materials.
18.5 Explain working of P-N junction as a diode.
18.6 Explain working of solar cell.
APPLIED CHEMISTRY
CODE: Chem-133 T P C
2 3 3
Theory 64
Practical 96
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PRE-REQUISITE:
The student must have studied the subject of Elective Chemistry at Secondary School level.
AIMS:
1. Understands the significance and role of chemistry in the development of modern technology.
2. Becomes acquainted with the basic principles of chemistry.
3. Knows the scientific methods of production, preparation, and use of materials of industrial and
technological significance.
4. Gains skill for the efficient conduct of practical‟s in a chemistry laboratory.
COURSE CONTENTS
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2.2 Bohr‟s model of atom and its defects.
2.7 Covalent bond (polar and nonpolar), Sigma and Pi bonds with examples.
3.1 Physical states of matter, explanation with the help of kinetic molecular theory.
3.2 Properties of liquids; surface tension, viscosity, capillary action, diffusion.
3.3 Behavior of gases, kinetic theory of gases.
3.4 Boyle‟s and Charles law, general gas equation, problems relating to these laws.
3.5 Graham‟s low of diffusion, Dalton‟s law of partial pressures and Gay Lussac law.
3.6 Isomorphism and polymorphism.
3.7 Amorphous solids.
5. Water 4 Hours
5.1 Sources, chemical nature, and properties of water.
5.2 Impurities of water.
5.3 Hardness of water.
6.2 Concentration.
6.3 Solubility.
6.4 Colloids.
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7. Acid and Base 5 Hours
8. Halogens 4 Hours
8.1 Introduction to halogens.
8.2 Preparation, properties, and uses of Chlorine.
8.3 Preparation, properties, and uses of HC1.
9.1 Introduction.
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11.1 Introduction to Organic Chemistry.
PRACTICALS
96 HOURS
4. To separate the ingredients of the given mixtures (sand and NaCl, alcohol and water, etc.)
10. To determine the specific gravity of given liquids such as different oils and other chemical compounds.
16. To determine the equivalent weight of magnesium and (to verify the law of constant Composition)
17. To determine the standard solutions of alkalis and acids e. g., NaOH, KOH, oxalic acid etc.
18. Prepare approximate solution of H2SO4 and determine its exact molality by titrating it against standard
N/ 10 NaOH. .
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20. To verify the Faraday‟s law of electrolysis
Sublimation process
Filtration process
Sedimentation process
BOOKS RECOMMANDED
1. Dr. Rehman Chaudhry, Dr. Zafar Iqbal, Dr. M.Munawar Iqbal, etc. “Text Book
of Chemistry for class XI” , Chohan Book Depot, Urdu bazaar Lahore.
2. B.S. Bhal, G.D. Tuli; “Essentials of Physical Chemistry”.
3. “Vogel‟s Textbook of Quantitative Analysis , Including Elementary Instrumental Analysis”,
Forth Edition, ELBS/Longman, England.
INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES
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2.3 Define energy levels, sub-energy levels, and orbitals.
2.4 State the rules for the distribution of electrons. Write the electronic configuration of atoms of
different elements.
2.5 Define ionization potential, electronegativity, and electron affinity with examples of each.
2.6 Define chemical bond and give its types.
2.7 Describe ionic bond, covalent bond, and coordinate covalent bond.
2.8 Differentiate between polar bond and nonpolar bond, sigma and pi bond with examples of
each.
3. Understand the Physical States of Matter and Properties of Gases, Liquids, and Solids
3.2 Explain the physical states of matter with the help of kinetic molecular theory.
3.13 Solve problems based on Graham‟s law of diffusion and Gay Iaussac law.
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3.21 Name the units of surface tension.
4.3 Describe the properties and uses of Cu, Al, Zn, and Fe.
4.7 Enlist the important ores of Cu, Al, Zn, and Fe.
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5.5 Define soft water.
5.6 Explain causes of hardness.
5.7 Explain removal of permanent hardness by different methods.
5.8 Explain removal of temporary hardness by different methods.
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9.10 State Hess‟s Law of constant heat summation.
9.11 SoIve problems based on Hess‟s Law.
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COMPUTER APPLICATION
CODE: Comp-122 T P C
1 3 2
Theory 32
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Practical 96
AIMS:
This subject will enable the student to be familiar with the operation of a microcomputer. He will also
learn DOS, BASIC language, and word processing to elementary level.
COURSE CONTENTS
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3.11 LPRINT statement.
3.12 STOP Statement.
3.13 END statement.
3.14 Logic of a BASIC program.
3.15 Running a BASIC program.
3.16 Saving and retrieving a program.
3.17 Advance features.
PRACTICALS
96 HOURS
DOS
1. Identify keyboard, mouse, CPU, disk drives, disks, monitor, and printer.
2. Practices for booting up of a computer system with DOS system disk and power off.
5. Practices for DEL, TYPE, PATH, PROM, COPY CON, MD, CD, RD commands.
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7. Practice for FORMAT command with /s, /4, /u, switches.
BASIC
1. Practice for loading and unloading BASIC software and identify role of function keys in BASIC.
2. Identify role of various keys in continuation with ALT key in BASIC programming.
3. Practice for CLC, LOAD, SAVE, FILE, RENUM, and command by loading any existing BASIC
program.
4. Practice for editing any existing BASIC program
5. Prepare BASIC program to display sum of two numbers using INPUT.
6. Prepare BASIC program to display sum of two number using RAED DATA.
7. Prepare BASIC program multiply two numbers.
8. Prepare BASIC program to calculate area of rectangle when length and width are given.
9. Prepare BASIC program to calculate area of circle when radius\diameter is given.
10. Prepare very simple BASIC program using IF-THEN-ELSE and NEXT statements.
11. Identify DIM statement.
12. Practice for LPRINT statement for various program hard copy output.
Word Processing
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BOOKS RECOMMENDED
1. Syed Shahid Afzal, „‟Teachers Notes on Computer Application‟‟, Technical education Project Sindh.
2. Syed Shahid Afzal „‟TLRs on Computer Applications‟‟, Technical Education Project, Sindh.
3. Ron S. Gottfirid, „‟Programming with BASIC‟‟.
4. Any Word Processor Latest Release, e.g., Word, Word perfect, etc.
5. ABC‟s of DOS (latest release).
6. Judd Robbins, „‟Mastering DOS 6.0 and 6.2
INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES
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3.9 Explain FOR-NEXT statement.
3.10 Explain DIM statement.
3.11 Explain LPRINT statement.
3.12 Explain STOP statement.
3.13 Explain END statement.
3.14 Describe logic of a BASIC program.
3.15 Describe running a BASIC program.
3.16 Describe saving and retrieving a BASIC program.
3.17 Describe some advance features of BASIC program.
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ENGINEERING DRAWING
CONTACT HOURS: T P C
CODE NO. P.T. 132 0 6 2
Related Information:
AIMS: At the end of this course the student will be able to:
Draw Geometric constructions and necessary views of given objects and engine/machine parts.
LIST OF PRACTICALS:
1. Draw Geometrical constructions; inscribed figures described figures ratio proportion and division
of areas.
4. Draw projections of perpendicular and oblique planes; square pentagon and circle.
7. Draw the projection from intersection of surfaces of solids such as two cylinders cones and sphere.
8. Draw three views of a given block object through first and third angle projection.
9. Draw three views from the given pictorial view of engine machine boiler parts.
11. Draw isometric views of an object from the given two views.
12. Draw missing lines and views to complete the given orthographic projection.
13. Draw international matric threads and three views of square Hexagonal nuts and bolts.
14. Draw front and top views of single and double riveted lap/ butt joints.
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15. Draw free hand sketches of keys cotters lack nut and foundation bolts.
16. Draw the required assembled views of a coupling from its parts.
17. Draw the required views and assembly drawing from the given detailed drawing of wooden joint
members.
18. Draw the assembly detail drawing of engine, machine and boiler parts.
BOOKS:
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APPLIED THERMODYNAMICS
CONTACT HOURS: 96 T P C
CODE NO. P.T. 144 3 3 4
OBJECTIVS
General Objective:
Understand the units and common terms.
Specific objectives:
1.1 Define the common terms such as mass, force, gravity, work power, energy and mechanical efficiency.
1.2 Explain the terms pressure ,gauge pressure, absolute pressure,vacuum, volume, specific volume,
temperature and absolute temperature.
1.3 Convert pressure and temperature into absolute multiple and sub multiple units.
1.4 Explain the construction and working of pressure gauge barometer and manometer.
1.5 Conversion of pressure into mmHg and mmH2O.
1.6 Solve problems related with the above topics.
2. Heat 06 Periods
General objective:
Understand the concept of heat and its applications.
Specific objectives:
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3. Thermal Expansion 06 Periods
General objective:
Understand the effects of increasing the temperature in expansion of metals and liquids.
Specific Objectives:
3.1 Derive the equation for finding the new length of metal.
3.2 Derive the equation for finding the increase in area of metal.
3.3 Derive the equation for finding the increase in volume.
3.4 Solve problems related with above topics.
General objective:
Understand the three mode of heat transfer.
Specific objectives:
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5. Laws of Perfect Gases 06 Periods
General Objective:
Specific Objectives:
5.1 State and explain Boyle‟s and Charle‟s laws with the help of P.V diagram.
5.2 Derive the equation P1V1/T1=P2V2/T2, by combining Boyle‟s and Charle‟s laws.
5.3 Derive the characteristic equation of a perfect gas.
5.4 State and explain Avagadro‟s law and Dalton‟s laws of partial pressure and partial volume.
5.5 Define specific heats of gases and ratio of specific heats.
5.6 Explain the relationship between heat energy supplied and workdone.
5.7 State and explain the law‟s of thermodynamics.
5.8 Solve problems related with the above topics.
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7. Ideal Cycles 10 Periods
7.1 Draw and explain constant volume cycle on PV diagram.
7.2 Draw and explain constant pressure cycle on PV diagram.
7.3 Draw and explain dual combustion cycle on PV diagram.
7.4 Derive equations for finding the ideal thermal efficiencies of above cycles.
7.5 Explain the terms o.c.p, indicated power, brake power and mechanical efficiency for I.C engines.
7.6 Solve problem related with above topics.
General objective:
Understand the behavior of air during compression and expansion in reciprocating air compressors.
Specific objectives:
9. Steam 12 Periods
General Objective:
Understand the formation of steam and steam properties
Specific Objectives:
9.1 Define common terms such as dry saturated, wet saturated and super heated steam.
9.2 Explain the formation of steam.
9.3 Derive the equation for finding enthalpy of steam. By using steam tables solve problems on steam,
mixing of steam, water throttling of steam and air in steam condensers.
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10. Entropy 03 Periods
General Objective
Understand entropy and its use in calculations.
Specific Objectives
10.1 Explain the term entropy with the help of T – Ø diagram.
10.2 Find entropy of water and steam from steam tables, T – Ø chart, Enthaply-Entropy chart by using
formula.
10.3 Solve fundamental problems in finding entropy of steam.
Specific Objectives
11.1 Describe the basic construction of engine.
11.2 Describe Rankine cycle and derive its efficiency.
11.3 Solve problems on Rankine efficiency and indicator diagram, referred mean pressure and
indicated power.
11.4 Explain the methods of compounding.
11.5 Enlist advantages of compounding.
Specific Objective
12.1 Describe briefly the basic principle of impulse and reaction turbines.
12.2 Describe the basic types of nozzles.
12.3 Explain the flow theory of nozzles.
12.4 Solve problems in finding thermal efficiency, isentropic efficiency, reheat and
power loss.
12.5 Solve problems by using vector diagrams in finding blade angles, working etc.
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12.6 Solve problems on thermal ratio of heat exchangers.
12.7 Explain the elementary principle of working of gas turbines.
12.8 Solve problems in finding theoretical efficiency of gas turbines.
Specific Objectives:
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APPLIED THERMODYNAMICS
THEORY
Contact Hours: 96 T P C
AIMS At the end of this course, the student will be able to:
Develop an understanding of basic laws applied to Boilers, Engines, Compressors and Refrigeration.
Solve problems by applying Principles of Thermodynamics.
2. Heat
2.1 Specific heat, Mechanical equivalent of heat and latent heat
2.2 Fusion and evaporation
2.3 Problems solving
3. Thermal Expansion
3.1 Expansion of metals: linear, superficial and cubical
3.2 Expansion of liquids.
3.3 Restricted thermal expansion.
3.4 Problems solving
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4. Heat Transfer
4.1 Conduction, coefficient of thermal conductivity, composite wall and co-efficient of heat transfer.
4.2 Convection
4.3 Radiation, Steffendfan and Brltzman law.
4.4 Problems solving
4.5 Laws of perfect gases
4.6 Boyles and Charles law.
7. Ideal Cycles
7.1 Constant volume cycle
7.2 Constant pressure cycle.
7.3 Dual combustion cycle.
7.4 Carnot cycle and reversed Carnot cycle.
7.5 Problem solving
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8. Reciprocating Air Compressors
8.1 PV diagram
8.2 Effect of clearance
8.3 Workdone per cycle: neglecting and including clearance
8.4 Multi stage compression
8.5 Problems solving
9. Steam
9.1 Saturated steam dry and wet
9.2 Dryness fraction
9.3 Superheated steam
9.4 Steam table and its use.
9.5 Effect of throttling, throttling and separating calorimeters.
9.6 Air in condensers.
9.7 Problems solving.
10. Entropy
10.1 Entropy of water, evaporation and superheated steam.
10.2 Temperature-entropy diagram and charts
10.3 Isothermal and isentropic processes
10.4 Problem solving
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12. Turbines
12.1 Elementary principle and types of impulse and reaction turbines used in thermal power
generation.
12.2 Nozzles types of nozzles.
12.3 Compounding and methods of compounding
12.4 Gas turbines: elementary principle and types
12.5 Problem solving
13. Refrigeration
13.1 Basic theory and principle
13.2 Working cycle
13.3 Brine circulation and insulation
13.4 Circuit of refrigerant
13.5 Capacity and performance
13.6 Problems solving
Books:
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APPLIED THERMODYNAMICS
List of Practical’s
2. Study of pressure gauge; Bourdon tube, slack diaphragm and bellow gauge.
3. Study of manometer.
5. Study of Barometer
6. Study of working of petrol engine, Diesel engine and steam engine on models.
10. Problems solving practice related with theory class teaching throughout the course.
BOOKS:
Reads Marine Engineering series Volume- 3 Heat and heat engines by William Embleton.
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RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCES AND UTILIZATION.
Contact Hours: 32 T P C
OBJECTIVES
General Objective:
Understand the world energy crises, policies and issues.
Specific Objectives:
1.1 Describe the energy needs of the world demand and consumption.
1.2 Describe the world energy crises.
1.3 Describe the international energy issues.
1.4 Describe the effect of energy crisis.
2. Hydel Energy
General Objective:
Understand the Hydel Energy & its use.
Specific Objectives:
2.1 Describe the classification of Hydel plants such as Run-off River, valley dam, Diversion canal, high
head diversion, pumped storage plants.
2.2 Enlist the advantages and disadvantages of Hydel plants.
2.3 Describe the function and classification of dams.
2.4 Enlist the factors to be considered in selecting sits and choice dams.
2.5 Describe the types of spillways.
2.6 Describe the penstock and accessories arrangement, water hammer and surges, intake canal and tunnels.
2.7 Describe the classification and constructional features of Hydraulic turbine, Francis, Pelton, Propeller,
Kapran and Deriaz turbines.
2.8 Solve speed, velocity and efficiency.
2.9 Summarize total world hydel energy resources and production.
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3. Tidal Energy
General Objective:
Understand the Principle of Tidal energy.
Specific Objectives:
3.1 Explain the basic principle of tidal energy
3.2 Explain the types of Tidal energy plants.
3.3 Describe the layout arrangement of tidal plants.
3.4 Explain the developments for utilization of tidal energy.
3.5 Enlist the advantages and disadvantages.
3.6 Summarize the total tidal energy resources and production.
4. Wave Energy
General Objective:
Understand the principle of Wave Energy
Specific Objectives:
4.1 Explain the principle of Wave energy
4.2 Explain the types of wave energy plants.
4.3 Describe the flow diagrams and layout arrangements of wave energy plants.
4.4 Explain the developments for utilization of wave energy.
4.5 Enlist the advantages and disadvantages of wave energy plants.
4.6 Summarize the research and development made in research centre.
Specific Objectives:
5.1 Describe the basic Principle of OTEC Plants
5.2 Describe the flow diagrams of OTEC Plants.
5.3 Explain the developments in OTEC System
5.4 Enlist the advantages and disadvantages of OTEC Plants
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5.5 Describe the effects made by world research and development centers for utilizing OTEC System
6. Solar Energy
General Objective:
Understand the Solar Energy resources and utilization.
Specific Objectives:
6.1 Describe the basic principle of solar energy
6.2 Describe the different types of solar power plants such as central receiver, photovoltaic and solar pond.
6.3 Describe the developments of solar power plants.
6.4 Enlist the advantages and disadvantages of solar plants
6.5 Summarize the world‟s solar energy resources.
7. Geothermal Energy
General Objective:
Understand the geothermal energy resources and utilization.
Specific Objectives:
7.1 Explain the basic principle of geothermal energy.
7.2 Explain the types of geothermal energy.
7.3 Explain the layout arrangement of geothermal electric power generation.
7.4 Explain the development of geothermal power plants.
7.5 Enlist the advantages and disadvantages of geothermal plants.
7.6 Summarize the world‟s geothermal resources and production.
8. Wind Energy
General Objective:
Understand the Wind Energy resources and utilization.
Specific Objectives:
8.1 Explain the basic principle of wind energy plants.
8.2 Explain the types of wind energy plants
8.3 Explain the layout and arrangement of wind power plants.
8.4 Explain the construction of wind turbines and their materials.
8.5 Enlist the characteristics of wind turbines.
8.6 Explain the developments of wind power plants.
8.7 Enlist the advantages and disadvantages of wind power plants.
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8.8 Summarize the world wind energy resources and production.
Specific Objectives:
9.1 Describe magnetic hydro dynamics method (MHD)
9.2 Describe the development of fuel cell
9.3 Describe the utilization of thermionic converter.
9.4 Describe other methods.
9.5 Enlist their advantages and disadvantages.
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RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCES AND UTILIZATION
(THEORY)
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4. Wave Energy 3 Periods
4.1 Basic principle
4.2 Types of wave power plants.
4.3 Description and flow diagrams.
4.4 Development of wave energy
4.5 Advantages and disadvantages
4.6 World wave energy resources.
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8. Wind Energy 4 Periods
8.1 Basic principle
8.2 Types of wind power plants
8.3 Layout and arrangement
8.4 Types of turbines
8.5 Characteristics of wind turbines
8.6 Development of wind power plants. Advantages and disadvantages
8.7 World Wind Energy resources.
BOOKS:
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WORK SHOP PRACTICE
AIMS: At the end of this course, the student will be able to:
b) GAS WELDING
1. Show skill in power setting of the regulators.
2. Demonstrate the proper sequence in lightening and adjusting the flame.
3. Show skill in making straight uniform beads.
4. Show skills in making lap joints.
5. Show skills in making butt joints.
6. Show skills in making tee joints.
7. Show skills in making corner joints.
8. Show skills in making straight lines and bevel cuts on flate plate using Oxy-acetylene cutting torch
9. Make suitable project assigned by the teacher.
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c) ARC WELDING
d) MACHINE SHOP
BOOKS:
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SECOND YEAR
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APPLIED MATHEMATICS-II
CODE: Math-213
Theory 96
Practical 0
AIMS:
2. Develop mathematical skill, aptitude, and logical perception in the use of Mathematical instruments.
3. Apply principles of Differential Calculus to work out rate measures, velocity, Acceleration, maxima
and minima values.
5. Acquire proficiency in solving technological problems with mathematical clarity and insight.
COURSE CONTENTS
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1.5 Fundamental Theorems on Limit.
1.7 Problems.
2. Differentiation 6 Hours
2.1 Increments.
2.7 Problems.
3.4 Problems.
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6. Rate of Change of Variables 6 Hours
6.1 Increasing and Decreasing Functions.
6.2 Maxima and Minima Values.
6.3 Criteria for Maxima and Minima Values.
6.4 Methods of Findings.
6.5 Rate the Measure.
6.6 Slope of a line.
6.7 Velocity and Acceleration.
6.8 Problems.
11.6 Problems
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12.1 Some important forms.
12.5 Problems.
13.5 Problems.
14.4 Problems.
BOOKS RECOMMENDED
2. Ghulam Yasin Minhas, Technical Mathematics, “Vol-I & II‟‟ Ilmi Kitab Khana, Lahore.
3. Riaz Ali Khan, Polytechnic Mathematic Series, “Vol 1 & 11", Majeed Sons, Faisalabad.
4. Sana Ullah Bhatti, “Calculus and Analytic Geometry‟‟, Punjab Text Book Board, Lahore.
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INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES
2.3 Differentiate a constant, a constant associated with a variable and the sum of finite number of
motions.
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4.3 Find differential coefficients of inverse trigonometric functions.
5.1 Derive formulas for differential coefficient of logarithmic and exponential functions.
6.2 Define an increasing and a-decreasing function, maxima and minima values, and point of
inflection.
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9. Understand Methods of Solving Definite Integrals
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BUSINESS COMMUNICATION
CODE: Mgm-211 T P C
1 0 1
Theory 32
Practical 0
PRE-REQUISITE: The students shall already be familiar with the language concerned.
AIMS:
2. Understand basic principles of good and effective business writing in commercial and Industrial fields.
5. Develop knowledge and skill to write technical report with confidence and accuracy.
COURSE CONTENTS
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1.6 Communication of self-development.
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5.3 Activities in an interviewing situation.
6. Report Writing
BOOKS RECOMMENDED
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INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES
1. Understand the Communication Process
1.4 Identify the barriers to communication and methods to overcome these Barriers.
3. Determine the Uses of Questioning skills to Gather and Clarify Information in the Oral
Communication Process
3.2 Determine the purpose of each type of question and its application.
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Process
6.4 Identify the parts of a report and chose the parts appropriate for each type of Report.
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7.2 Identify basic reading skills.
8.3 Identify problems likely to be faced at meeting and means to overcome these Problems. .
CONTACT HOURS: 96 T P C
CODE NO. P.T. 223 3 0 3
OBJECTIVES
General Objective:
Understand the basic facts about Electric Current and Ohm‟s Law.
Specific Objectives:
1.1 Describe in brief the modern Electron theory of electricity.
1.2 Describe the idea of Electric Potential.
1.3 Define resistance and units of resistance
1.4 State 04 Factors on which the resistance offered by a Conductor depends.
1.5 Define the term resistivity and its units.
1.6 Define the terms conductance and conductivity.
1.7 List the effect of temperature on resistance.
1.8 State and explain Ohm‟s Law .
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1.9 Characteristics of a series, parallel and series-parallel circuit.
1.10 Describe briefly the terms short and open circuits.
1.11 Derive equation for divisions of current in parallel circuits and solve basic problems.
2. Network Theorems
General Objective:
Understand the basic Network theorems in solving fundamental problems on network.
Specific Objectives:
2.1 State and explain Kirchhoff‟s Laws.
2.2 State and explain Thevenin‟s theorem.
2.3 State and explain Super position theorem.
2.4 State and explain Norton‟s theorem.
2.5 Solve fundamental problems in Network analysis.
2.6 Draw circuits and solve problems by using Delta/ Star and Star/ Delta transformation.
General Objective:
Understand the terms Work, Power and Energy and solve fundamental problems.
Specific Objectives:
3.1 State the effect of Electric Current and Joules Law.
3.2 Define the term Thermal Efficiency, Absolute and Gravitational units of force and work.
3.3 Solve fundamental problems of work, power and energy.
General Objective:
Understand the relationship between electricity and magnetism.
Specific Objectives:
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4.1 Define magnetism, magnetic fields, flux density, poles, magneto motive force, saturation,
demagnetization, residual magnetism, reluctance.
4.2 Describe the creation of magnetic field by current around a conductor.
4.3 Discuss the magnetic materials and theory of magnetism.
4.4 Distinguish between temporary and permanent magnets.
4.5 Describe magnetic shield, induced voltage, magnetic quantities and units.
4.6 Define the terms permeability and relative permeability.
4.7 Describe the function of electromagnet, solenoid and relays.
5. Electromagnetic Induction.
General Objective:
Understand the elementary facts about electromagnetic induction.
Specific Objectives:
5.1 Explain how induced E.M.F. and current is produced.
5.2 State Faraday‟s Law.
5.3 Explain Flemings right band rule and Lenz‟s law.
5.4 Explain the types of Induced EMF; dynamically and statically induced.
5.5 Explain how mutual and self induction is produced.
5.6 Define the term self inductance, coefficients of self and mutual inductance.
5.7 Describe the basic principle of working of a transformer.
6. Capacitance
General Objective:
Understand Capacitance.
Specific Objectives:
6.1 Define the term capacitance and its units.
6.2 Describe basic capacitor action.
6.3 Discuss voltage rating
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6.4 Discuss 04 factors for determining capacitance
6.5 Describe the types of capacitors.
6.6 Draw schematic symbols for capacitors.
6.7 Discuss capacitors in DC & AC Circuits.
6.8 Solve problems when capacitors are arranged in series and in parallel.
6.9 List the uses of capacitors.
7. Inductance
General Objective:
Understand inductance and inductors.
Specific Objectives:
7.1 Discuss the characteristics of inductance and unit of inductance.
7.2 Discuss the factors determining inductance.
7.3 Describe the types of inductors and rating of inductors.
7.4 Solve problems when inductors are connected in series and parallel.
7.5 Describe how mutual inductance is prevented.
General Objective:
Understand the characteristics of alternating current.
Specific Objectives:
8.1 Define the basic alternating current terminologies.
8.2 Distinguish between A.C. & D.C.
8.3 List the applications of A.C. & D.C.
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8.4 Explain the working of a single coil A.C. generator.
8.5 Describe the three ways of representing alternating EMF.
8.6 Describe average value and effective value of alternating EMF
8.7 Discuss phase relations of current and voltage.
8.8 List advantages of alternating current.
8.9 Discuss the causes and effects of leading and lagging current.
8.10 Explain the generation of three phase A.C.
8.11 List advantages of three phase A.C
8.12 Solve problems when resistance/ inductance and capacitance are connected in A.C. Current.
8.13 Explain the term power factor, form factor, true power and apparent power.
8.14 Solve fundamental problems on power factor and power.
Specific Objectives:
9.1 State Faraday‟s Law of Electrolysis.
9.2 Define the term Polarization or back EMF.
9.3 Describe the parts of a lead acid battery.
9.4 List active materials of a lead acid cell.
9.5 Write chemical equations w.r.t. chemical changes i.e. discharging and charging of a cell
9.6 Give applications of lead-acid batteries.
9.7 Describe charging system of batteries i.e. constant current & constant voltage systems.
9.8 Discuss causes and cure of sulphation.
9.9 Discuss points for keeping the battery in good condition.
9.10 Describe the types of akaline batteries and their chemical changes.
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Specific Objectives:
10.1 Solve basic problems on addition and subtraction of Vector quantities.
10.2 Solve basic problems on Multiplication and division of Vector quantities.
10.3 Solve basic problems on powers and roots of vectors.
Specific Objectives:
11.1 Solve basic problems on A.C., R-L Circuit. Active and Reactive components of circuit currents.
Active , Reactive and Apparent Power.
11.2 Define the term power factor and solve problems on lagging and leading P.F.
11.3 Solve basic problems on AC, R-C circuit for calculating P.F. and average power.
11.4 Solve basic problems on AC, R-L-C series circuit.
Specific Objectives:
12.1 Solve basic problems by vector method
12.2 Solve basic problems by admittance method.
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Pt 223 BASIC ELECTRONICS
Specific Objectives:
13.4 Describe the types of Semiconductors, pure and impure (N type and P type)
13.5 Describe the Semiconductors materials and impurities.
13.6 Explain the operation of semiconductor junction diodes.
13.7 Describe the construction, working and uses of PN Junction diode.
13.8 Draw the diode circuit diagrams with forward and reverse bias.
13.9 Discuss forward and reverse biasing of diodes.
13.10 Draw schematic symbols of different types of special diodes and explain briefly their function,
construction, operation and applications/ uses.
13.11 Describe the principle of working junction transistors (NPN & PNP)
13.12 Describe the principle of working junction transistor and NPN & PNP biasing.
13.13 Describe the basic construction, working and uses of JFET, FET (MOSEET)
13.14 Describe the term Rectification and discuss single three phase half-wave and full wave rectifier circuit.
13.15 Define an Oscillator and give its function, classification and uses of Oscillator.
13.16 List the advantages and drawbacks of ICs.
13.17 Describe the classification of ICs by function.
13.18 Write down the applications of ICs.
13.19 Explain what an OP-AMP is and describe its function & application.
13.20 Draw schematic symbol of OP-AMP.
14. Thyristor
General Objective:
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Understand the construction, characteristics and uses of Thyristors.
Specific Objectives:
14.1 Draw the symbolic representation of uni and bi-directional thyristors
14.2 Describe the function of Thyristors.
14.3 Describe the construction of SCR, DIAC and TRIAC
14.4 Explain the principle of working of SCR, DIAC & TRIAC.
14.5 Describe the advantages of thyristor family devices.
14.6 Comparison of Thyristor and Uni-junction Transistor.
Specific Objectives:
15.1 Draw symbolic representation of UJT.
15.2 Explain the construction and working of UJT.
15.3 Describe the UJT time delay action.
Specific Objectives:
16.1 Describe the function of Thermistor
16.2 Explain the basic construction and working principle of thermistor.
16.3 Explain the working principle of thermocouple.
16.4 Describe the uses of thermo couple.
Specific Objectives:
17.1 Discuss different effects when same materials are exposed to light.
17.2 Explain the Photo conduction operation.
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17.3 List the advantages and disadvantages of resistive photo conductors.
17.4 Describe the principle of working of photo Voltaic devices, photo diodes, light activated PN Junction
devices, light emitting diodes,optically coupled isolators and liquid crystal displays.
17.5 Discuss the different applications of photo devices such as Light Activated Silicon Control Rectifier
(LASCR) ,Pin hole detection light failure etc.
Specific Objectives:
18.1 Describe the construction and working of saturable core reactors.
18.2 Describe the principle of sequence timer.
18.3 Explain the principle of working of heat sensitive relay.
18.4 Describe the working principle of reflex photo electric relays.
18.5 Explain the working of resistance sensitive relay.
Specific Objectives:
19.1 Define terminology of Pneumatics.
19.2 Explain with the help of diagram a Pneumatic control system
19.3 Explain different types of controllers.
19.4 Explain different methods for pressure measurement.
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APPLIED ELECTRICITY AND ELECTRONICS
(THEORY)
CONTACT HOURS: 96 T P C
CODE NO. P.T. 223 3 0 3
AIMS:
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1. Electric Current and Ohm’s Law 10 Hrs
1.1 Modern Electron theory of Electricity.
1.2 Electric Potential, Resistance, Electric currents and their units.
1.3 Laws of Resistance, Units of Resistivity.
1.4 Conductance and Conductivity.
1.5 Effect of temperature on resistance.
1.6 Ohm‟s law, resistance in series, parallel and series-parallel circuits.
1.7 Short and open in series and parallel circuits.
1.8 Solve fundamental problems on Ohm‟s law, series, parallel and series-parallel circuits.
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4.8 Magnetic shields, induced voltage, magnetic quantities and units: Permeability and relative
permeability.
4.9 Electro magnets
4.10 Solenoids and relays.
6. Capacitance 6 Hrs
6.1 Terminology:- Capacitor, Capacitance, Basic capacitor action, voltage rating, unit of capacitance,
determining capacitance and types of capacitors.
6.2 Schematic symbols capacitors in D.C & A.C circuits.
6.3 Capacitors in series.
6.4 Capacitors in parallel uses of capacitors.
6.5 Fundamental problems.
7. Inductance
7.1 Characteristics of inductance, unit of inductance
7.2 Factors determining inductance
7.3 Types of inductors, ratings of inductors.
7.4 Inductors in D.C. & A.C. Circuits.
7.5 Inductors in series and parallel.
7.6 Preventing mutual inductance, undesired inductance.
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8.5 Effective value of an alternating EMF
8.6 Phase relations of current and voltage
8.7 Advantages of alternating current.
8.8 Resistance, inductance and capacitance in A.C. circuits.
8.9 Lagging current, leading current inductive reactance, a cause of lagging current. Capacitive reactance, a
cause of leading current.
8.10 Three phase alternating current and its advantage.
8.11 Power in A.C. Circuits.
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11.3 Active, reactive and apparent power.
11.4 A.C. through resistance and capacitance
11.5 Resistance, inductance and capacitance in series.
11.6 Solving fundamental problems n series A.C. Circuits.
BASIC ELECTRONICS
13. Semi Conductor, Devices, Diodes, Transistor and Integrated Circuits 8 Hrs
13.1 Insulators, conductors and semi conductors.
13.2 Types of semi conductors, pure and impure (N type and P type)
13.3 Semi conductor materials and impurities.
13.4 P-N Junction forward and reverse biased .
13.5 P-N Junction diode construction, working and uses.
13.6 Diodes: Zener diode construction, configuration and applications. Pin diode construction, operation and
application uses. Shottky diode construction, operation and application. Function of Tunnel diode and
varactor diode.
13.7 Transistors, types of transistors; NPN & PNP construction and operation of transistors. Transistor
biasing, Field effect transistor.
13.8 Rectifiers, amplifiers and Oscillators.
13.9 Integrated circuits
13.10 Introductions and advantages of ICs, Drawbacks of ICs.
13.11 Classification of ICs by function.
13.12 Applications of ICs, OP-Amp, Symbol, Function and Application.
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15. Time Delay Circuits 2 Hrs
15.1 Delayed action circuits, time constant of resistance inductance circuits.
15.2 Uni-junction transistors, basic concepts.
15.3 Delay timer using UJT
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19.5 Pneumatic time network – Integral action and three term controllers.
19.6 Pressure measuring devices.
BOOKS:
DC/AC Electricity
Victor F. Veley (Glencee Tech Series)
Element of Electricity
W.H. Timble
T P CH
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OBJECTIVES
General Objective:
Understand to solve fundamental problems on work, power, energy and watt governor machines.
Specific Objectives:
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1.3 Apply basic formula in finding indicated power, brake power, rotary power and mechanical
efficiency.
1.4 Derive formula for finding transmission of Power by chain, belt or gears
1.5 Explain energy, potential and kinetic energy
1.6 Apply basic formula in finding kinetic energy rotation and torque.
1.7 Solve problems on Torque required to turn a flywheel and shaft, RPM, MASS of wheel.
1.8 Define and explain centripetal and centrifugal forces
1.9 Explain the effect of a conical pendulum and solve simple problems on Watt Governor.
2. Sliding Friction
General Objective:
Solve problems on sliding friction
Specific Objectives:
2.1 Define and explain the terms, friction, sliding friction and co-efficient of friction
2.2 State the law of sliding friction
2.3 Solve problems on pull along a horizontal plane, Force not parallel to horizontal plane and force
parallel to inclined plane.
3. Moments
General Objective:
Solve problems on First Moments
Specific Objectives:
3.1 Define the terms moment, clockwise and anticlockwise moments
3.2 State the conditions of Equilibrium
3.3 Solve problems in finding reactions at each end and movements lever safety valve, couple and
centre of Gravity.
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General Objective:
Understand stress, strain and solve related problems.
Specific Objectives:
4.1 Define and explain the terms, stress, strain and modulus of elasticity
4.2 Solve fundamental problems on stress, strain, modulus of elasticity and factor of safety
4.3 Derive the formula for finding stresses on longitudinal end Circumferential sections of Boiler Drum.
4.4 Solve problems on strength of pressure Vessels.
5. Bending of Beams
General Objective:
Understand to solve problems in bending of Beams
Specific Objectives:
5.1 Solve problems on fundamental cases of simply supported beams and cantilevers with concentrated
and /or Distributed loads.
5.2 Draw shearforce and bending moment diagrams
5.3 Solve standard example problems
6. Torsion
General Objective:
Understand to solve fundamental problems on Torsion.
Specific Objectives:
6.1 Derive the fundamental Torsion equation
6.2 Compare the strength and weight of two shafts and drive the relationship between torque and Power
6.3 Derive formula for finding torque Transmitted by bolts
6.4 Solve fundamental problems on the above
7. Hydraulics:
General Objective:
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Understand the basic Principles of Hydraulics and by using basic formula, solve fundamental
problems in Hydraulics.
Specific Objectives:
7.1 Define and explain the Units and common terms used in Hydraulics
7.2 Solve density, volume and mass problems
7.3 Calculate output power of feed pump
7.4 Calculate air pressure in the duct of a manometer
7.5 Calculate load on immurned service, centre of pressure
7.6 State and prove Bernouilli‟s equation
7.7 Solve problems on flowing liquid through pipes
7.8 Solve problems on Bernouilli‟s theorem
7.9 Solve problems on venturimeter, meter coefficient, discharge through an Orifice
7.10 Solve problems on impact of water jet
7.11 Solve centrifugal pump problems for finding head, power and manometric efficiency.
AIM: To enable students to solve basic problems of applied mechanics and hydraulics.
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1.3 Indicated power, brake power, rotary power
1.4 Mechanical efficiency
1.5 Transmission of power
1.6 Potential and kinetic energy
1.7 Centripetal, centrifugal forces and conical pendulum
1.8 Problems solving in work, power, energy and conical pendulum
3. Moments 3 Hrs
3.1 Introduction to moments, clockwise and anticlockwise moments
3.2 Moment of force and application, couple
3.3 Centre of gravity
3.4 Moment of Inertia
3.5 Problems solving
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5.5 Problem solving
6. Torsion 3 Hrs
6.1 Fundamental Torsion equation
6.2 Relationship between torque and stress, stress and power
6.3 Coupling bolts
6.4 Problem solving
7. Hydraulics 20 Hrs
7.1 Units and common terms
7.2 Volumetric expansion, mixing of liquid, apparent loss of weight of a submerged body,
floating bodies.
7.3 Pressure, head, manometers, load on immersed service
7.4 Flow of liquid through pipe
7.5 Bernouilli‟s theorem and equation, effect of friction
7.6 Venturimeter, meter coefficient
7.7 Discharge through an orifice, friction in pipes
7.8 Impact of water jet
7.9 Centrifugal pump manometric head, power pump and manomatric effiency
7.10 Problems solving
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PRACTICAL
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5. Checking the speed rotation of a chain drive and measuring the efficiency of drive
transmission
6. Friction, sliding, inclined plane, angle of friction, wedge, bearings, antifriction
7. Investigation of the forces acting over an inclined plane
8. Investigation of the forces acting over an Horizontal plane
9. Impact of a jet upon surfaces, measuring the force exerted on different targets and
comparison with the forces predicted by momentum theory.
10. Flow over weirs, demonstrating the characteristics of flow over a rectangular and a vee
notch, determining the coefficient of discharge
11. Demonstration of Bernovilli‟s theorem and its limitation through a venture tube.
Determining the meter coefficient at various flow rates
12. Determining the contraction, discharge and velocity coefficients
13. Measuring the losses in the devices related the flow rates. Investigation the variation of
friction head along a circular stainless steel pipe
14. Demonstrating the phenomena associated with open channel flow
15. Establishing the characteristics of flow and pressure and determining efficiency of
hydraulic ram
16. Finding experimentally the coefficient of discharge for a small orifice with flow under
constant head and flow under varying head
List of Equipments
1. MECA
Applied mechanics universal set of mechanism. Edibon S.A. complete in all respect with all possibility
of experiments.
2. FME
Hydraulic Bench, Edibon, S.A. with all possibilities of experiments (FM 01 to FM 19), complete in
all respect in the catalog.
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Hydraulic bench
Centrifugal pump; 0.5 cv. 1,5 1/sec, at 14m head
Tank capacity: 165 Ltrs
Short channel: 8 Ltrs
Flow measurements: Calibrated volumetric tank, 0-71 for low floe and 0-401 for high flow
Weight 70 kg
CONTACT HOURS: 96 T P C
CODE NO. P.T. 223 3 0 3
(OBJECTIVES)
1. Iron Manufacture
General Objective:
Understand the prospects for manufacture of Iron.
Specific Objectives:
1.1 Define metallurgy
1.2 Discuss the main fields of metallurgy
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1.3 Illustrate the general scheme of iron manufacture
1.4 Describe the processes for manufacture of pig iron & cast iron
1.5 Explain briefly the construction and working of blast furnace and cupola furnace
1.6 Explain the types of Cast iron, white, grey and ductile
1.7 Enlist the properties of Pig iron and cast iron
2. Steel Manufacture
General Objective:
Understand the processes for manufacture of steel
Specific Objectives:
2.1 Describe the common steel making processes
2.2 Explain briefly the construction and working of Bassemer converter, open hearth and electric arc
furnaces
2.3 Compare the Bassemer and open hearth processing
2.4 Describe the three types of steel, semikilled, rimmed and capped steel
2.5 Explain the quality of alloy steel used for boiler tubes
2.6 Explain steel of ingots
Specific Objectives:
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4.1 Explain the phase changes in iron-carbon
4.2 Discuss the critical points in steel
4.3 Explain the isothermal transformation in steel
4.4 Explain the effect of alloying elements on steel
5. Microscopic Examination
General Objective:
Understand the micro-structure changes in steel from alloy
Specific Objectives:
5.1 Explain briefly the microstructure of Austenite
5.2 Explain briefly the microstructure of Ferrite
5.3 Explain briefly the microstructure of Cementite
5.4 Explain briefly the microstructure of Bainite, Martensite
Specific Objectives:
6.1 Discuss the effects of Carbon, Silicon, Manganese
6.2 Discuss the effects of chromium, nickel, molybdenum
6.3 Discuss the effects of Tungsten, Vanadium, Aluminum
6.4 Discuss the effects of Titanium and Columbium and copper
Specific Objectives:
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General Objective:
Understand the properties of Non ferrous alloys.
Specific Objectives:
8.1 Enlist the properties of Brass, Bronze, Gunmetal
8.2 Enlist the properties of Aluminum bronzes, Duralumineus and stainless steel.
Specific Objectives:
11.1 Explain tensile test in brief
11.2 Explain Brinell hardness test in brief
11.3 Explain impact test in brief
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General Objective:
Understand how the high temperature properties of steel can be assured and tested.
Specific Objectives:
12.1 Define and explain creep.
(THEORY)
Contact Hours: 64
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1. IRON MANUFACTURE
1.1 Definition of Metallurgy
1.2 Main fields of metallurgy
1.3 Extraction of iron from iron ores
1.4 General scheme of iron manufacture
1.5 Pig iron, properties of pig iron, pig iron manufacture in blast furnace
1.6 Cast iron, properties and uses of cast iron, cast iron manufacture in cupola furnace. Construction of
cupola furnace. White cast iron, grey cast iron, ductile cast iron.
2. STEEL MANUFACTURE
2.1 General description of steel
2.2 Steel making processes, Bessemer, open hearth and electric processes.
2.3 Comparison of Bessemer and open hearth process
2.4 Quality alloy steel
2.5 Steel Ingots
2.6 Steel types, killed, semi killed, rimmed and caped
4. MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
4.1 Austenite
4.2 Perlite
4.3 Gentits
4.4 Bainite
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5.4 Manganese
5.5 Chromium
5.6 Nickel
5.7 Molybdnium
5.8 Tungsten
5.9 Vanadium
5.10 Alaminats
5.11 Mobios
5.12 Copper
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8.3 Spheroidsing
8.4 Quenching
8.5 Tempering
8.6 Casehardening processes
BOOKS:
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FUELS AND LUBRICANTS
OBJECTIVES
General Objective:
Understand the fuel and their uses in Power Generation
Specific Objectives:
1.1 Define fuel and constituents of fuel
1.2 Describe the importance of fuel in Power Generation
1.3 Describe how energy from fuels is being utilized in generating power
Specific Objectives:
3.1 Describe coal reserve in Pakistan
3.2 Describe production of coal in Pakistan
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4. PRODUCTION OF CRUDE PETROLEUM IN PAKISTAN 2 HRS
General Objective:
Understand the quantity of production of crude petroleum in Pakistan
Specific Objectives:
4.1 Describe production of crude petroleum in various fields and places in Pakistan
4.2 Explain quantities of fuel consumption in Pakistan
Specific Objectives:
5.1 Describe different gas field and reserves in Pakistan
5.2 Explain about natural and artificial gas
5.3 Explain advantages and disadvantages of gaseous fuels over solid and liquid fuels
Specific Objectives:
6.1 Describe theory and origin of petroleum fuel
6.2 Explain composition of petroleum fuel
6.3 Describe the distillation process of liquid fuel
6.4 Explain vacuum distillation process
6.5 Describe visbreaking process
Specific Objectives:
7.1 Explain the types of refining process
7.2 Explain straight rum process of refining petroleum
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7.3 Describe thermal cracking process
7.4 Explain catalytic process of refining
Specific Objectives:
8.1 Describe selection of proper grades of fuel oil
8.2 Explain grades of fuel oil
8.3 Explain the process of changing grades of fuel oil
Specific Objectives:
9.1 Explain paraffin
9.2 Describe Napthane
9.3 Describe Aromatic
9.4 Explain chemistry of petroleum
9.5 Describe composition of petroleum
9.6 Explain types of hydrocarbon
9.7 Describe structure of hydrocarbon
9.8 Explain properties of hydrocarbon
Specific Objectives:
10.1 Describe heating value of fuel oil
10.2 Describe volatility of fuel oil
10.3 Explain specific gravity of fuel oil
10.4 Explain viscosity of fuel oil
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11. CONTINUED 2 HRS
11.1 Explain flash point and fire point of fuel oil
11.2 Describe pour point and carbon reside of fuel oil
11.3 Describe sulphur content and Ash present in fuel oil
Specific Objectives:
12.1 Explain knock characteristics of fuel oil
12.2 Describe volatility of fuel oil
12.3 Describe gum and varnish present in fuel oil
12.4 Explain presence of viscosity in fuel oil
12.5 Explain corrosion in fuel oil
12.6 Describe carbon in fuel oil
Specific Objectives:
13.1 Explain Octane number of fuel
13.2 Describe Octane rating of fuel
13.3 Describe methods of determination of Octane number of fuel
Specific Objectives:
14.1 Explain good Octane number of diesel fuel
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14.2 Describe impurities present in diesel fuel
14.3 Explain high flash point of diesel fuel
15. IMPORTANCE OF CETANE NUMBER 2 HRS
General Objective:
Understand the importance of Cetane number of diesel fuel.
Specific Objectives:
15.1 Describe Cetane number of diesel fuel
15.2 Explain methods of determination of Cetane number
Specific Objectives:
16.1 Explain types of lubricants
16.2 Describe important group of oils
16.3 Describe small group of greases
16.4 Describe manufacturing methods
16.5 Describe solvent refining
Specific Objectives:
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18.1 Describe viscosity, pour points, carbon residue, flash point water and sediment present in lubricants.
Specific Objectives:
20.1 Describe blending of viscosity
20.2 Explain methods of determination of blending
20.3 Describe heating, agitation, circulation, gravitation, pumps and meters
20.4 Describe calculating analysis of blends
General Objective:
Understand the neutralization and precipitation number and their methods of determination.
Specific Objectives:
21.1 Describe neutralization number
21.2 Describe the method of determination
21.3 Explain precipitation number
21.4 Explain the methods of determination and fixing of precipitation number
Specific Objectives:
22.1 Describe cleaning and dissolving action of oil
22.2 Describe formed deposits in used engine oil and their re-deposition
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22.3 Describe contamination of motor oils
22.4 Explain contamination of oil in crankcase (coke, or carbon, water dust)
General Objective:
Understand the problems of lubricants and requirements for different engines.
Specific Objectives:
23.1 Describe high speed diesel engines problems of lubricants
23.2 Describe the problems of lubricants in higher piston ring temperature in diesel engine
23.3 Describe the problems of lubricant of higher engine temperature in diesel engine
23.4 Explain the problems of lubricant in increased use of 4-stroke engine
23.5 Explain the problems of lubricant in higher cylinder pressure in a diesel engine
23.6 Describe the problems of lubricants and their increased use of copper in bearing
General Objective:
Understand the preventive measure can be taken before contamination of lubricants.
Specific Objectives:
24.1 Describe the preventive measure taken before contamination of lubricants
Specific Objectives:
25.1 Describe thermal condition of air compressor
25.2 Describe chemical condition
25.3 Explain explosion danger
25.4 Explain the splash from the forced feed oiling system
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26. STEAM ENGINE LUBRICATION 2 HRS
General Objective:
Understand the problems of lubricants and requirements for different engines.
Specific Objectives:
26.1 Describe about comprising cylinder walls
26.2 Explain valves, pistons and valve seats
26.3 Describe pistons and piston rods
26.4 Describe stuffing boxes and throttle valves of steam engine and their lubrication.
Specific Objectives:
27.1 Describe bearing temperature factors
27.2 Describe turbine oil cooling
27.3 Explain oxidation, emulsion, sludge formation in turbine lubrication
27.4 Describe foaming, leakage of water and metallic particles in lubrication
Specific Objectives:
28.1 Describe lubricants protection in storage tank
28.2 Describe lubricant protection in service
28.3 Describe consideration about machine requirement
29. CONTINUED
29.1 Describe lubricants of rate of consumption control
29.2 Describe lubricants storage facilities
29.3 Describe the benefits of comparable handling temperature of lubricants
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29.4 Explain about good lighting
Specific Objectives:
30.1 Explain reason for sampling
30.2 Describe methods of sampling
30.3 Describe types of sampling
30.4 Explain types of sample, bottom sample and composite sample.
30.5 Describe individuals samples from different levels
30.6 Describe live samples, screen sample and containers samples
REFERENCE BOOKS:
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FUELS AND LUBRICANTS
(THEORY)
AIMS:
To develop understanding of different types of fossil fuels and their properties
Provide knowledge of different types and properties of lubrication
2. TYPES OF FUEL
2.1 Solid liquid and gaseous fuels
2.2 Formation of coal
2.3 Classification of coal
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6. PETROLEUM FUEL
6.1 Theory and origin of petroleum fuel
6.2 Composition of petroleum
6.3 Liquid fuel (distillation process)
6.4 Vacuum distillation process
6.5 Tiebreaking process
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10.3 Specific gravity
10.4 Viscosity
11. CONTINUED
11.1 Flash point, fire point
11.2 Pour point, carbon residue
11.3 Sulphur content, Ash
16. LUBRICANTS
16.1 Types of lubricants
16.2 Important group of oil
16.3 Small group of grease
16.4 Manufacturing methods
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16.5 Solvent refining
19. CONTINUED
19.1 Acidity, emulsion, oxidation, ash, sulphur, color, gravity
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22.5 Metal properties
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29. CONTINUED
29.1 Rate of consumption controls
29.2 Storage facilities
29.3 Benefits of comfortable handling temperature
29.4 Good lighting
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FUELS AND LUBRICANTS
(PRACTICALS)
2. CONTINUED
Drop point of grease, color comparator, centrifuge, Penesky Martin open cup and close cup apparatus,
distillation of petroleum.
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25. Experiment on precipitation number
26. Study of the methods of fuel/ lubricant handling and storage
27. Visit to fuel testing laboratory of a petroleum company
28. Study of the methods of Ash and Salt residue present in the fuel
29. Determination of color of fuel by Saybolt chronometer
30. Study of the method of redaimed fuel/ lubricating oil
31. Determination and method of testing BSW (bottom sediment and water)
32. Test and viva voce
REFERENCE BOOKS:
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S. NO. DESCRIPTION QUANTITY
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PUMPS AND COMPRESSORS
P.T. 263 T P CH
1 3 2
1. Introduction to Pumps
General Objective:
Understand the classification of pumps and applications of pumps in Power Plants.
Specific Objectives:
1. Enlist the application of pumps in power plant operation
2. Illustrate the detailed classification of Pump and describe briefly each of them
3. Distinguish between Injector and Pumps
4. Explain the basic construction and working of Injectors used with some boilers
5. Define and explain the terms; capacity, head , power
6. Solve basic problems in coupling suction lift, capacity, head and power
2. Centrifugal Pumps
General Objective:
Understand the construction and basic principles of working of centrifugal pumps.
Specific Objectives:
1. Explain the basic principles of working of centrifugal pumps.
2. Describe the essential structural elements of centrifugal pumps
3. Explain the classification of centrifugal pumps
4. Explain the methods and purpose for priming
5. Explain the construction details and working of single stage centrifugal pump
6. Explain the working of multistage pumps
7. Explain the flow pattern for balancing centrifugal pumps
8. Enlist the sequence for starting and stopping centrifugal pumps
9. Solve fundamental problems such as calculating velocity head, diameter of pipe
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3. Centrifugal Pump Installation and Operation
General Objective:
Understand the procedure of installation and operation of pumps.
Specific Objectives:
1. Explain the procedure for locating, leveling, aligning, connecting and installing pipes
2. Explain the method for making proper foundation of pumps
3. Enlist the start up and shut down procedure for centrifugal pumps
4. Explain the safety consideration in operating centrifugal pumps
5. Explain the routine inspection checks and maintenance of centrifugal pumps
6. Diagnose faults and suggest remedies for common centrifugal pumps troubles
7. Enlist disassembly, overhaul and assembly procedures for centrifugal pumps
Specific Objectives:
1. Describe the basic principle of working of reciprocating pumps
2. Describe the classification of reciprocating pumps
3. Explain the principle of working and constructional details of direct acting and power pump
4. Explain the principles of working and advantages of air and vacuum chambers
5. Solve problems in calculating dia of inlet pipe, discharge pipe head, displacement, piston speed, step
capacity, efficiency, horse power and size of steam cylinder
Specific Objectives:
1. Explain the general procedure for installation, operation and maintenance of direct acting steam pumps
and power pumps
2. Diagnose faults and suggest remedies for common troubles
3. Explain the start up and shut down procedure for direct acting steam pumps and power pumps
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6. Boiler Feed Pumps
General Objective:
Understand the principles of working and construction of boiler feed pumps.
Specific Objectives:
1. Explain the types of boiler feed pumps
2. Explain the basic principle of working and construction of multistage centrifugal boiler feed pumps
3. Explain the basic principles of working and construction of reciprocating boiler feed pumps
Specific Objectives:
1. Explain the classification of Rotary pumps
2. Explain the construction and basic principle of working of different types of Rotary pumps
3. Explain the procedure for locating, aligning and …. making foundation for rotary pumps
4. Diagnose faults and suggest remedy for common troubles in rotary pump operation
5. Explain the common inspection and maintenance procedure for rotary pump
Specific Objectives:
1. Explain the procedure for locating, aligning and making foundation for Rotary pumps
2. Diagnose faults and suggest remedies for common troubles
3. Explain the pump inspection and maintenance procedure
4. Solve problems in determining proper size pump, dynamic head and horse power
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9. Air Compressors – Construction And Working
General Objective:
Understand the construction and principle of working of positive displacement and centrifugal
compressors
Specific Objectives:
1. Enlist the use of air compressors in plants
2. Illustrate the general classification of air compressors
3. Explain the principle of working and construction of positive displacement air compressors
4. Explain the principle of working and construction centrifugal air compressors
5. Explain the basic principle and construction of rotary compressors
6. Enlist the application of each type in industry
7. Explain the function of inter and after coolers, separator and receivers
8. Explain the function of regulating devices and protections
9. Explain the lubrication system of air compressors
Specific Objectives:
1. Discuss distinguishing features of axial flow compressors
2. Enlist advantages and applications
3. Explain the basic construction and principle of working of axial flow air compressor
Specific Objectives:
1. Explain the principles of working of positive displacement gas compressors
2. Explain the auxiliary equipments provided with gas compressors
3. Explain the principle of working of centrifugal gas compressor
4. Explain the principle of working of axial flow gas compressor
5. Explain the safety devices provided in gas compressors
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12. Installation, Operation and Maintenance of Air/ Gas Compressors
General Objective:
Understand the Installation, Operation and Maintenance of Air/ Gas Compressors.
Specific Objectives:
1. Explain the procedure of making foundation for air/ gas compressor
2. Explain the procedure for installation
3. Explain the procedure for start up and shut down
4. Enlist the disassembly, inspection and assembly procedure
5. Solve problems in calculating Piston speed, mean effective pressure, displacement and power
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PUMPS AND COMPRESSORS
(THEORY)
Contact Hours: 64 TPC
P.T. 263 233
AIMS:
To familiarize with the function and basic principles of operation of pumps used in power plants
To familiarize with the functions and basic principles of operation of air and gas compressors used in
power plants
To develop understanding of operation of pump and compressors
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3. CENTRIFUGAL PUMP INSTALLATION, OPERATION 08 HOURS
AND MAINTENANCE
3.1 Pump location
3.2 Pump foundation
3.3 Leveling and Aligning procedure
3.4 Piping for pumps
3.5 Greasing and lubrication
3.6 Start up procedure
3.7 Pump shut down
3.8 Routine inspection and maintenance
3.9 Diagnosing faults and trouble shooting
3.10 Disassembly of Multistage boiler feed pump for General purpose
3.11 Overhaul procedure. Rotary and stationery plants
3.12 Assembly of pumps
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6. BOILER FEED PUMPS 04 HOURS
6.1 Types of boiler feed pumps
6.2 Basic principles
6.3 Construction and working
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11. GAS COMPRESSORS 04 HOURS
11.1 Types
11.2 Principles of working of positive displacement compressors and auxiliary equipment associated
with them
11.3 Compressed gas system
11.4 Axial flow gas compressor, principles of working
11.5 Applications
11.6 Safety in operating gas compressors
BOOKS:
Pump operation and maintenance by Hicks
Pump uses, application by Blakak
Steam plant operation by Wood ruff and Lammers
Pump manuals
Air/ Gas compressor manuals
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PUMPS AND COMPRESSORS
(PRACTICALS)
P.T. 263 T P CH
3 6 5
1. Identify the different types of pumps in the power laboratory and classify them
2. Demonstrate skill in starting and stopping centrifugal pumps
3. Demonstrate skill in starting and stopping power pumps
4. Demonstrate skill in starting and stopping the direct acting steam pumps
5. Demonstrate skill in starting and stopping rotary pumps
6. Demonstrate skill in starting and stopping the boiler feed pumps (steam driven and electric
motor driven)
7. Demonstrate skill in diagnosing common faults in pumps
8. Show skill in packing the stuffing boxes of different pumps
9. Disassemble a centrifugal pump, study its different parts and re-assemble
10. Disassemble in power pump, study its different parts and re-assemble
11. Disassemble a Direct-acting steam pump, study its different parts and re-assemble
12. Disassemble a Rotary pump, study its different parts and re-assemble
13. Determining the head/ flow rate characteristics of a centrifugal pump/ two centrifugal pumps
14. Confirmation of the relationship between pipe friction losses
15. Determine the head losses associated with flow through various pipe and fittings
16. Demonstration of the application of differential head devices in velocity and slow measurement
17. Demonstration cavitations apparatus
18. Identify different types of compressors and classify them
19. Trace and draw the line diagram of air compressors installed in power laboratories
20. Disassemble a compressor, identify its different parts and re-assemble
21. Show skill in starting and stopping air compressors
22. Show skill in diagnosing faults in air compressors
LIST OF EQUIPMENT:
NFT Fluid Friction in Pipes, Edibon, S.A. Complete in all respect for all experiment possibilities are given in
the catalog.
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BOILER AND STEAM SYSTEM
1. Introduction of Boiler
General Objective:
Understand the classification of boilers
Specific Objectives:
1.1 Explain how steam is generated in Boiler
1.2 Describe the classification of Boiler
1.3 Distinguish between water tube and fire tube boiler
1.4 Enlist the advantages and disadvantages of boilers
1.5 Describe the basic principle of steam generations
1.6 Define common boiler terminologies
1.7 Describe the methods of heat transfer
1.8 Explain with the help of configurations gas flow pattern in fire tube boilers
1.9 Distinguish between dry back and wet back boiler
1.10 Explain with the help of configurations water circulation and gas flow pattern of water tube boilers
Specific Objectives:
2.1 Describe the construction and working of simple vertical boilers, dry top and wet top boilers,
Cochran boiler
2.2 Describe the construction and working of Locomotive, Lancashire and Cornish Boilers
2.3 Describe the construction and working of Babcock and Wilco stationary boilers
2.4 Describe the construction and working of Package; boilers, B&W FM, PFI and PFT integral furnace
boilers
2.5 Describe the construction and working of two –drum sterling boiler
2.6 Describe the construction, working and operation of Clever Brooks Package boiler
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2.7 Describe the construction and working of By products and waste heat boilers CO, Blast furnace gas,
Pitch & Tar, Baggas)
2.8 Draw sketches and configuration of different boilers
3. Boiler Mountings
General Objective:
Understand the basic construction and principle of working of common boiler mountings.
Specific Objectives:
3.1 Describe the function of common boiler mountings
3.2 Give location of each boiler mounting on boilers
3.3 Describe the construction and principle of working of common boiler mountings such as pressure
gauge, water level gauge, safety valves, feed check valve, blow down valve, junction and stop valve,
soot blower and others
4. Introduction, layout and flow diagram of boiler and steam plant equipments, function
of common equipments.
General Objective:
Understand the functional relation of equipment in Boiler plant.
Specific Objectives:
4.1 Draw flow diagram of boiler plant showing the common equipments
4.2 Describe the function of common equipment such as Feed Water heaters, Evaporators, Steam traps,
Separators and Strainers, Condensers, Economizers and super heaters
5. Combustion Equipments
General Objective:
Understand the basic theory and principle of working of combustion equipments.
Specific Objectives:
5.1 Describe the basic theory and control of combustion process
5.2 Describe the function and working of stockers and pulverized fuel burners, their types and firing system
5.3 Describe the basic construction of oil burners and gas burners
5.4 Describe the working of different types of oil and gas burners in a fuel firing system
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5.5 Describe the importance of Air supply for combustion
5.6 Describe the structure of settings and Chimneys
5.7 Explain the use of chimneys for creating the draft and deliver the products of combustion to atmosphere
5.8 Explain the types of draft such as Natural and Artificial draft, forced, induced and balanced draft
5.9 Solve the fundamental problems on draft and chimneys
6. Fundamentals of Combustion
General Objective:
Understand the fundamentals of combustion
Specific Objectives:
6.1 Explain the principles of combustion
6.2 Calculate calorific value theoretical air ad excess air
6.3 Discuss the relationship between excess air, C , and CO in flow gases
6.4 Determine the mass of each product of combustion per kg of fuel burned and the percentage
mass analysis of fuel gases
6.5 Discuss the effect of increase or decrease of C , and CO in flow gases
7. Boiler Efficiency
General Objective:
Understand how the heat losses can be minimized by proper operating and maintenance practice.
Specific Objectives:
7.1 Define the term boiler efficiency
7.2 Enlist the two methods for finding the overall boiler efficiency; direct and indirect methods
7.3 Explain the factors affecting boiler efficiencies such as Excess air rate, Burners, firing arte, flue gas
temperature, F.W. (Feed Water) temperature, Condensate recover, Combustion air temperature fouling
of heat transfer surfaces, Blow down, Steam pressure, Boiler exterior heat losses and effect of fuel
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8. Efficiency Calculations
General Objective:
Understand the methods for finding boiler efficiency.
Specific Objectives:
8.1 Explain the data requirements and use of instrument for monitoring and testing, such as portable digital
temperature indicator, orsat and fyrite flue gas analyzers, Zirconia Oxygen tester and electronic
combustion analyzer.
8.2 Calculate the boiler efficiency by simplified flue gas loss, quic method
8.3 Calculate the Boiler efficiency by using comprehensive calculations methods
8.4 Calculate the heat loss and efficiency by using calculations forms.
Specific Objectives:
9.1 Enlist the instruments used to indicate or record the variable such of steam pressure steam temperature,
water level, F.W. pressure, furnace draft, steam flow, F.W. Flow, air flow, systems draft or pressure,
F.W. temperature, Flue gas temperature, fuel flow, fuel pressure, fuel temperature etc.
9.2 Enlist the objectives of control system
9.3 Explain the basic types of combustion control systems, such as fixed positioning, positioning with
operator trim, pressure ratio, fuel and air metering, cross limited metering, oxygen trim control.
Specific Objectives:
10.1 Name common impurities and discuss the effects of dissolve gases, Suspended solids, dissolved
organic substance, living organisms, and dissolved salts.
10.2 Distinguish between hard and soft water
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10.5 Describe the external and internal water treatment process
10.6 Make check list for boiler water
10.7 Discuss the effects of corrosion and prevention methods
General Objective:
Understand the boiler heat recovery system
Specific Objectives:
11.1 Explain flue gas heat recovery such as Feed water preheating, Air preheating, consideration of acid
dew point, Flue gas latent heat recovery
11.2 Explain blow down heat recovery
Specific Objectives:
12.1 Discuss the performance monitoring scheme for improving boiler operating efficiency such as
maintenance of log sheets, water quality and treatment methods, smoke density measurement, flame
appearance and boiler tube cleanliness, boiler tune up.
12.2 Solve worked example of energy conseration opportunities in boiler operations
Specific Objectives:
13.1 Describe the basic principle of steam distribution system
13.2 Review the use of steam tables and Mollier Chart for steam
13.3 Discuss the elements for tripicale steam distribution system and effect of improvement
13.4 Distinguish and identify the effects of improvement in fuel saving in steam system
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14. Heat Transfer from Steam
General Objective:
Understand the effects of resistance to heat transfer.
Specific Objectives:
14.1 Explain the combined effect of resistance to heat flow
14.2 Explain the causes of wet steam
14.3 Discuss the alignment and drainage of steam mains
14.4 Discuss the provisions of dry steam and complete removal of air from the system
14.5 Describe the operating principles of Separator
14.6 Discuss separator efficiency and Separator applications
14.7 Explain the ways by which condensate build up and accumulation of condensate in steam lines
can be reduced.
14.8 Explain the ways by which air from the system can be reduced
Specific Objectives:
15.1 Explain the effects of selection of pressure and pipe sizing in a steam system
15.2 Explain the types of expansion fittings in steam mains and their advantages
15.3 Solve examples in pipe sizing
Specific Objectives:
16.1 Explain the functions of steam traps
16.2 Explain the different types of steam traps, such as Thermostatic Mechanical and Thermodynamic traps
16.3 Explain the factors relating to the selection of steam traps
16.4 Discuss the characteristics of steam traps
16.5 Discuss the energy requirements
16.6 Explain the checking performance of steam traps
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16.7 Explain trouble shooting and maintenance of traps
Specific Objectives:
17.1 Explain the advantages of proper condensate return system
17.2 Calculate proper pipe sizing
17.3 Explain the causes and effect of water hammer
17.4 Discuss the problems due to flooded return lines
17.5 Discuss the problems in condensate handling
17.6 Explain the causes and effect of corrosion in condensate lines
Specific Objectives:
18.1 Explain the formation of flash steam
18.2 Estimate the quantity of flash steam
18.3 Explain the design of flash steam recovery system
18.4 Explain applications of flash steam
Specific Objectives:
19.1 Enlist the factors in selecting insulation
19.2 Estimate the heat loss, cost of insulation, saving and payback period for insulation
19.3 Estimate the most economic thickness for insulation
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20. Checking Steam System Operation
General Objective:
Understand how to evaluate the Energy Performance by steam systems.
Specific Objectives:
20.1 Enlist the questions to be asked for checking and evaluating a steam systems regarding steam
generation, distribution utilization and condensate handling
20.2 Solve worked examples for pipe sizing
General Objective:
Understand the necessary steps to be considered in boiler operation.
Specific Objectives:
21.1 Describe boiler rules and regulations according to the Sindh Boilers Act. regarding boiler attendant/
engineers examination and boiler operation.
21.2 Describe how hydrostatic test for boilers is carried out.
21.3 Explain how the boiler is made ready for boiler inspection
21.4 Explain the steps for putting boilers in operation, normal and emergency operation, operation of Idle
Boilers.
21.5 Describe the terms corrosion, carry over, foaming, pitting
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BOILER AND STEAM SYSTEM
AIMS:
COURSE OUTLINE
1. Introduction to Boilers
1.1 Basic principle of steam generation, Boiler terminologies and definitions: Heating surface area,
evaporating, capacity, horse power etc.
1.2 Methods of heat transfer in boilers, boiler water circulation
1.3 Classification of Boilers
1.4 Configurations of fire tube boilers – HRT, Internal furnace boilers, 2,3 and 4 pass dry back, 3 pass wet
gas flow patterns
1.5 Configurations of water tube boilers – „A‟, „D‟ and „O‟ type boiler water circulation patterns
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3. Boiler Mountings, Their Function Construction And Principle Of Working
3.1 Pressure gauge
3.2 Water level gauge
3.3 Safety valves, their types
3.4 Feed check valve
3.5 Blow down valve
3.6 Junction and stop valve
3.7 Soot blower and others
5. Combustion Equipments
5.1 Basic theory and control of combustion process
5.2 Stockers and Pulverized fuel burners, their types and firing system
5.3 Oil burners, their types and fuel firing system
5.4 Gas burners, their types and gas firing systems
5.5 Chimneys
5.6 Draft types; natural and artificial draft, forced, induced and balanced draft
5.7 Calculations of draft and chimney
6. Fundamentals of Combustion
6.1 Combustion principles
6.2 Stoichinmetric Air requirements for combustion in boiler
6.3 Typical air requirements
6.4 Combustion exhaust gas composition and relationship between excess air, CO2, O2 and CO in flue
gases
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7. Boiler Efficiency
7.1 Definition of Boiler efficiency
7.2 Efficiency and losses
7.3 Factors affecting boiler efficiency
7.3.1 Excess air rate
7.3.2 Burners
7.3.3 Firing rate
7.3.4 Flue gas temperature
7.3.5 Feed water temperature
7.3.6 Condensate recovery
7.3.7 Combustion air temperature
7.3.8 Fouling of heat transfer surfaces
7.3.9 Blow down – Solids concentration, Intermittent and continuous blow down, recommended
limits of Boiler water concentration, control of blow down, blow down heat recovery
7.3.10 Steam Pressure
7.3.11 Boiler exterior neat losses
7.3.12 Effect of fuel, calorific values higher and lower calorific valves
8. Efficiency Calculations
8.1 Data requirements
8.2 Instruments for monitoring and testing
8.2.1 Temperature measurement – Digital thermometer and probes for different applications
infratrace and infrated thermometers for Non-contact temperature measurements
8.2.2 Flue gas analysis
8.3 Sampling
8.4 Simplified flue gas loss calculations
8.5 Stoichiometric calculations
8.6 Comprehensive calculation method
8.7 Heat loss calculations
8.8 Data and calculation forms and their uses
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9. Boiler Control Systems
9.1 Boiler instrumentation
9.2 Combustion control systems
9.2.1 Fixed Positioning
9.2.2 Parallel positioning with operator trim
9.2.3 Pressure Ratio
9.2.4 Fuel and air metering
9.2.5 Cross limited metering
9.2.6 Oxygen trim
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10.6 Corrosion
10.7 Antifoam Agents
10.8 Check list for boiler water
10.8.1 External treatment
10.8.2 Conditioning treatment
10.8.3 Blow down control
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14. Heat Transfer From Steam
14.1 Resistance to heat flow
14.2 Wet steam
14.21 Causes of wet steam
14.2.1 Alignment and drainage of steam mains
14.3 Separators, separator efficiency and applications
14.4 Air in steam systems
14.4.1 Sources of air
14.4.2 Effects of air
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17. Condensate Recovery
17.1 Energy savings
17.2 General layout of condensate return systems
17.3 Pipe sizing, worked examples
17.4 Lifting condensates
17.5 Flooded return lines
17.6 Condensate handling
17.7 Corrosion
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BOOKS / MANUALS:
Steam / its generation and use (Babcock & Wilcox 39th Edition)
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BOILER AND STEAM SYSTEM
PRACTICALS
1. Sketching of Vertical Boilers Cochran, Simple vertical, exposed tube and submerged tube types
2. Sketching of Locomotive Boilers
3. Sketching of Marine Boilers
4. Sketching of Lancashire and Cornish Boilers
5. Sketching of Babcock and Wilcox Boiler
6. Sketching of Package Boilers
7. Sketching of common boiler mountings such as pressure gauge, water level gauge, safety valves,
fusible plugs, feed check valve, blow down valves, junction and stop valve and soot blowers
8. Study of Gas/ oil burners and oil heating unit
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27. Study and operation of Hampden Model H-185-1, Boiler system trainer, simulating the operating
characteristics of gas-fired, oil-fired and coal fired steam boiler
28. Diagnose and trouble shoot the system on boiler system Trainer H-185-1
29. Study and operation of Hampden Advanced Boiler System Trainer Model H-185-2
30. Diagnose faults and trouble shoot the system on boiler system trainer Model H-185-2
31. Study and operation of Hampden Model H-185-ACO application screening station
32. Diagnose faults and trouble shoot the system on Model H-185-ACO applicant screening station
33. Operating Babcock and Wilcox water tube boiler
34. Study of general repairs of boilers, removing a defective tube and inserting a new tube in a boiler,
gulking, flooring and welding
35. Study and use of instruments for monitoring and testing for boiler efficiency such as digital temperature
indicator, probs fryrite analyzer Zirconia sensors electronic combustion analyzer
36. Determine the boiler efficiency by direct method
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LIST OF EQUIPMENTS REQUIRED FOR PRACTICALS ON EFFICIENCY
IN BOILER AND STEAM SYSTEMS
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DIESEL, GAS AND DUAL FUEL ENGINE OPERATION
OBJECTIVE
General Objective
Understand the classification and basic parts of diesel engines.
Specific Objectives:
1.1 Enlist the diesel engine characteristics
1.1 Enlist the advantages of diesel engine
1.2 Describe the classification of I.C. Engine
1.3 Describe the function of common engine parts
1.4 Name the materials for construction of common parts
1.5 Name the arrangement of cylinders
1.6 Describe the function and types of combustion chamber
2) ENGINE PRINCIPLES
General Objective
Understand the principles of working of diesel and gas engine.
Specific Objectives:
2.1 Describe the working of 4-stroke and 2-stroke diesel engine and distinguish between 4 stroke and 2
stroke diesel engine.
2.2 Enlist the advantages and disadvantages of 4 stroke diesel/ gas engine
2.3 Draw and explain the valve timing diagram of 4 stroke and 2 stroke diesel engine/ gas engine
2.4 Explain the methods of scavenging
2.5 Explain super charging and turbo charging
2.6 Enlist the advantages of super charging
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3. DIESEL ENGINE COMPONENTS
General Objective
Understand the construction details of engine parts.
Specific Objectives:
3.1 Explain the construction details of engine parts such as frames, cylinders, heads, liners
3.2 Explain the types of liners
3.3 Explain the construction details of running gears
3.4 Explain the classification and constructional details of bearing
3.5 Explain the purpose and effect of fly wheel
3.6 Explain the construction details of valve and valve gear
4. GOVERNOR
General Objective
Understand the function and basic principles of different types of governors.
Specific Objectives:
a. Describe the function of governor
b. Describe the basic principles of governor
c. Explain the common types of governors
d. Describe the construction and working of Mechanical, Hydraulic and Pneumatic governor
General Objective
Understand the engine system and their components
Specific Objectives:
a. Explain the fuel system and components
b. Explain the lubricating system and components
c. Explain the cooling system and their types, components
d. Explain the engine starting system and components
e. Explain air intake system and function of each components
f. Explain the governing system
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6. DUAL FUEL AND GAS ENGINE FUEL BURNING SYSTEM
General Objective
Understand the distinguishing features of duel fuel and gas burning engine system.
Specific Objectives:
6.1 Explain the gas full supply system and combustion
6.2 Explain the spark ignition system
6.3 Explain the dual fuel burning system
6.4 Explain the advantages of gas and dual fuel engine
Specific Objectives:
7.1 Describe the classification of diesel power plant
7.2 Describe the classification of gas power plant and dual fuel power plant
7.3 Describe the field of use of standby power plant
7.4 Explain the peak load plant, energy plant
7.5 Explain the power plant used in industries
General Objective
Understand the layout and flow diagram of engine power plant.
Specific Objectives:
8.1 Draw the schematic layout and flow diagram of a large diesel electric power plant
8.2 Draw schematic layout and flow diagram of a gas electronic power plant
8.3 Draw schematic layout and flow diagram of a large duel fuel electric power plant
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9. ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM AND COMPONENTS
General Objective
Understand the construction and schematic layout of cooling system and there components
Specific Objectives:
9.1 Explain the type of cooling system
9.2 Draw schematic diagram of open and closed cooling system
9.3 Explain open and close cooling system
9.4 Explain single circuit and double circuit cooling system
9.5 Draw schematic diagram of Radiator cooling system and explain its working principles
9.6 Describe cooling towers, thermostat, automatic temperature regulators, water pumps and fans, fan
drives.
Specific Objectives:
10.1 Explain the types of air cleaner
10.1 Explain the construction and working of air cleaner
10.3 Describe the types of fuel filters and their material
Specific Objectives:
11.1 Describe the component of lubricating system
11.2 Explain the types of lubricating system and also oil cooler and oil filters
11.3 Explain oil priming and draw flow diagram of lubricating systems
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12. FUEL INJECTOR/ IGNITION SYSTEM AND CARBURETION
General Objective
Understand the requirements, types and their function of fuel injection/ ignition system.
Specific Objectives:
12.1 Describe the requirement of fuel injection systems
12.2 Explain the types of fuel injection system
12.3 Describe the modern fuel injection pumps and their types
12.4 Explain types of injector nozzles and their functions
12.5 Describe the systems of fuel injection
12.6 Explain spark ignition system
12.7 Explain different types of carburetor
12.8 Describe fuel system for gas engine
12.9 Describe fuel system for dual fuel engine
12.10 Explain fuel filters primary and secondary, their types and materials
General Objective
Understand the function of different types of governor.
Specific Objectives:
13.1 Describe different types of governor and their characteristics
13.2 Explain mechanical and hydraulic governor
13.3 Describe the wood ward governor
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14. STARTING, STOPPING AND PROTECTION SYSTEM OF DIESEL ENGINE,
DUAL FUEL AND GAS ENGINE
General Objective
Understand the procedure of engine starting and stopping of diesel, dual and gas engines and their
protection.
Specific Objectives:
14.1 Describe starting motor and air motor
14.2 Describe battery preparation for service
14.3 Explain installation and connection of battery
14.4 Explain the procedure of battery charging
14.5 Explain starting aids, jacket water heater, sump heater
14.6 Describe starting and stopping procedure of diesel, gas engine and dual fuel engines
14.7 Explain safety precaution and protection system of diesel dual fuel and gas engines
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DIESEL, GAS AND DUAL FUEL ENGINE OPERATION
(THEORY)
PRE REQUISITE:
Knowledge of diesel, gas and dual fuel engines and their basic principles of working.
AIMS:
To develop understanding of modern stationary diesel electric power generation system
To develop understanding of modern stationary gas engine power generation system for prime
and standby power
To provide sufficient knowledge of modern dual fuel engine power generation system for large
power outputs
To familiarize the student with basic components of diesel, gas and dual fuel engine power
plant
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3. DIESEL ENGINE COMPONENTS 5 HOURS
3.1 Frames, cylinders, cylinder heads
3.2 Running gear, function of piston, piston type, pin piston ring, connecting rods .
type, cross head, crankshaft, firing order diagram
3.3 Bearings, definitions and classification, operating condition, construction of bearing,
bearing for reciprocating motion
3.4 Flywheel, purpose and effect
3.5 Valve gear, valve, valve seats, cam, shaft drive cam follower, rocker arm, valve guide,
seat insert, valve spring
4. GOVERNOR 4 HOURS
4.1 Function and principles of governor
4.2 Types, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic
4.3 Construction and working of basic types of governors
4.4 Governing of I.C. engines
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7. CLASSIFICATION OF FIELD OF USE OF MODERN ENGINE 5 HOURS
POWER PLANTS
7.1 Classification of diesel power plant
7.2 Classification of gas power plant
7.3 Classification of dual fuel power plant
7.4 use central station
7.5 use of stand by plant
7.6 Use of peak load plant
7.7 Use of energizing plant
7.8 Use of private power plant for industries
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11. LUBRICATING SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS 4 HOURS
11.1 Components of lubricating system
11.2 Types of lubricating system, oil cooler, oil filters
11.3 Oil priming, flow diagram
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DIESEL, GAS AND DUAL FUEL ENGINE OPERATION
(PRACTICALS)
1. Show skill in use of Hand tools and measuring instruments in Diesel lab
10. Observe the function of engine parts on a transparent working engine model cutaway running engine
models
11. Identify valve operating gear and demonstrate skill in adjusting tappet clearances
12. Demonstrate skill in dismantling a single cylinder diesel engine safely and properly
13. Demonstrate skill in taking precise measurements during inspection of engine parts
15. Select, apply and use proper gasket and seating materials, bolts, screws, fasteners, fuel lines, hoses
16. Demonstrate skill in starting and operating the engine. Diagnose trouble shooting and the fault and their
remedies on engine.
BOOK/ MANUALS
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ELECTRICAL MACHINES AND POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEM
(THEORY)
T P CH
2 0 2
1. TRANSFORMERS
General Objective
Understand the basic principles of working of transformers.
Specific Objectives:
1.1 Explain the basic principle of working of transformers
1.2 Explain the basic construction of core type and shell type transformers
1.3 Explain the basic theory of an ideal transformer
1.4 Derive EMF equation of transformer
1.5 Solve basic problems on EMF equation
1.6 Explain the term transformation ratio
1.7 Explain the basic principles of working of step up and step down transformers
1.8 Solve basic problems on turn ratio
1.9 Explain the term rating of transformer & transformer efficiency
1.10 Explain the principle of Auto transformer
1.11 Explain the types and principles of three phase transformers
1.12 Explain with the help of circuit diagram the Y/Y, ∆/∆, ∆/Y, connection of transformers
1.13 Explain how transformer can be operated in parallel single phase and three phase
2. D.C. GENERATORS
General Objective
Understand the basic principles of working of different types of D.C. Generators.
Specific Objectives:
2.1 Explain the basic principle, construction and working of a simple loop generator
2.2 Explain the construction of a practical D.C. Generator
2.3 Explain coil span, pitch, lap and wave winding, related to armature
2.4 Explain the term excitation and its need
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2.5 Explain with the help of circuit diagrams the types of D.C. generators such as separately excited, self
excited (shunt, series and compound)
2.6 Derive EMF equation for D.C. Generators
2.7 Solve basic problems on EMF
2.8 Explain the various losses in D.C. Generator
2.9 Explain how D.C. Generators are operated in parallel
3. D.C. MOTORS
General Objective
Understand the principles of working and construction of D.C. meters.
Specific Objectives:
3.1 Explain the basic principles of working of D.C. Meters
3.2 Explain the types of D.C. Meters
3.3 Compare the principle of D.C. Generator and motor action
3.4 Explain the term back EMF
3.5 Derive the voltage equation of a D.C. Motor
3.6 Solve basic problems on voltage equation
3.7 Compare the action of shunt and series motors
3.8 Explain the losses and efficiency of D.C. motors
3.9 Explain the basic construction parts of D.C. motors
3.10 Enlist the uses of D.C. Motors in power plants
4. INDUCTION MOTORS
General Objective
Understand the basic principles of working and construction of A.C MOTORS.
Specific Objectives:
4.1 Illustrate the classification of A.C. Motors
4.2 Explain the basic principle of working of A.C. Motors
4.3 Enlist the advantages and disadvantages of A.C. Motors
4.4 Explain the construction and basic parts of induction motors
4.5 Explain low rotating magnetic field is produced
4.6 Explain the principle of working of three phase induction motors
4.7 Define the terms slip and torque in A.C. motors
4.8 Explain the different types of squirrel cage motors such as class A, B, C, D, E and F
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5. Single Phase Meters
General Objective
Understand the basic principles of working and construction of single phase motors.
Specific Objectives:
5.1 Illustrate the classification of single phase motors
5.2 Explain how single phase induction motors are made self starting
5.3 Explain the principle of working of single phase motors
5.4 Describe the principle of different types of capacitor start motor
5.5 Explain the construction and working of shaded pole motors
5.6 Explain the construction and working of squirrel cage motors
5.7 Explain the principles of working and types of Universal motors
5.8 Enlist the uses of single phase motors in Power Plants
6. ALTERNATER
General Objective
Understand the basic principle and construction of Alternator.
Specific Objectives:
6.1 Describe the basic principle of working of alternator
6.2 Explain the construction of alternator
6.3 Explain the types of armature windings
6.4 Explain the Y and ∆ connections of alternator
6.5 Define the terms Pitch factor and distribution factors
6.6 Derive EMF Equation
6.7 Solve basic problems on EMF Equation
6.8 Explain how alternators are connected for parallel operation
6.9 Explain how single phase and three phase alternators are synchronized
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7. INTRODUCTION TO A.C. TRANSMISSION
General Objective
Understand the basic components of A.C. Transmission and Distribution network.
Specific Objectives:
7.1 Enlist the major components and explain their basic function
7.2 Explain the layout of A.C. transmission and distribution system
7.3 Distinguish between frequencies and transmission voltages
7.4 Define the flow of electricity through components
7.5 Describe the fundamentals of distribution system, also illustrate the primary and secondary system
layout and single line diagram.
8. MAIN CONNECTIONS
General Objective
Understand the types and function of different kinds of connections.
Specific Objectives:
8.1 Describe the connections of main and sectional busbars, disconnecters and circuit breakers
8.2 Illustrate single line diagrams showing the connections of main components of T&D System in large
fossil fueled steam generating stations
8.3 Illustrate single line diagram showing the connections of main components in large hydrogenerating
stations
8.4 Illustrate single line diagram showing the connections of main components in turbine generating
stations and diesel engine generating stations
Specific Objectives:
9.1 Illustrate the layout of substation and switchyard
9.2 Describe the function of equipments in substation & switchyard
9.3 Explain the safety procedure in substations and switchyard
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10. OVERHEAD LINES AND UNDERGROUND CABLES
General Objective
Understand the structure of overhead lines and underground cables.
Specific Objectives:
10.1 Describe the main components and their types of overhead lines and underground cables
10.2 Enlist the types of underground cables
10.3 Explain the construction, thermal characteristics and insulation of cables
10.4 Define the power loss in cables
Specific Objectives:
12.1 Describe the voltage control by generator excitation
12.2 Define the booster transformers
12.3 Describe the voltage control by power factor
12.4 Define the synchronous condensers
Specific Objectives:
13.1 Distinguish between Surges and Corona
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14. SWITCH GEAR AND PROTECTION
General Objective
Understand the different types of switch gears and circuit breakers and protection of different devices.
Specific Objectives:
14.1Define the reactors and capacitors
14.2 Name the different types of circuit breakers; explain the principle of arc extinction auto enclosure, and
advantages of SF6 circuit breaker
14.3 Distinguish between switch gear for auxiliary power supply system and low voltage switch gear
14.4 Enlist the different types of fuses and relays, also explain their applications.
14.5 Define the Neutral grounding
14.6 Explain the different methods of protections
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ELECTRICAL MACHINES AND POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEM
P.T.: 322 T P CH
Contact Hours: 64 2 0 2
AIMS:
To provide understanding of basic principle of working of transformers, electrical machines and motors
To provide understanding of working components of electric power high voltage transmission system.
1. TRANSFORMERS 04 HOURS
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3. D.C. MOTORS 04 HOURS
6. ALTERNATOR 06 HOURS
6.5 Ventilation and auxiliary systems, hydrogen cooling system, stator cooling system, seal oil system,
generator degassing procedure
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7. INTRODUCTION OF A.C. TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION NETWORK
8.1 Connections of main and sectional busbars, disconnectors and circuit breakers
8.2 Large fossil fueled steam generating stations layout connections
8.3 Large hydrogenerating stations layout connections
8.4 Gas turbine generating stations layout connections
8.5 Diesel engine generating stations layout connections
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11. HIGH VOLTAGE A.C.POWER 04 HOURS
13.1 Surges
13.2 Corona
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BOOKS:
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NUCLEAR POWER GENERATION
P.T. 332 T P CH
Contact Hours 64 2 0 2
OBJECTIVES
1. Nuclear Fuels
General Objective
Understand the types of Nuclear Fuels and fuel cycles
Specific Objectives:
1.1 Distinguish between fissile and fertile materials
1.2 Discuss the Natural Uranium and its Isotopes
1.3 Explain briefly the utilization of Uranium for releasing heat energy
1.4 Describe Nuclear fuel cycles
1.5 Explain briefly Uranium enrichment process
1.6 Explain briefly fuel fabrication process
1.7 Explain briefly the reprocessing of irradiated fuel
1.8 Explain briefly the utilization of Plutonium
1.9 Explain briefly the use of Thorium fuel
2. Atomic Structure
General Objective
Understand Atomic Structure.
Specific Objectives:
2.1 Define the terms, atom, molecule, element, atomic number and atomic weight
2.2 Explain the atomic structure of some lighter and heavier atoms
2.3 Define the terms Nuclides and Isotopes
2.4 Discuss the mass of Particles and light atoms
2.5 Explain briefly Mass defect, binding energy and Einstein‟s equation
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3. Chemical and Nuclear Equations
General Objective
Understand the Chemical and Nuclear Equations.
Specific Objectives
3.1 Define Exothermic reaction
3.2 Define Endothermic reaction
3.3 Distinguish between Exothermic and Endothermic reactions
Specific Objectives
4.1 Explain the terms radioactivity and decay
4.2 Explain the emission of alpha, Beta and Gamma radiations from radioactive decay process
4.3 Discuss decay rates and half lives of radioactive materials
5. Nuclear Reactions
General Objective
Understand Nuclear Reactions
Specific Objectives:
5.1 Explain how Nuclear reactions are induced
5.2 Write in short form and long form, the typical induced nuclear reactions
5.3 Distinguish between Fusion and Fission process
5.4 Explain the basic principle of Fusion and Fission process
5.5 Explain how chain reaction is sustained and controlled
5.6 Distinguish between fast and thermal reactors
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6. Physical Considerations in Reactor Design and Operation
General Objective
Understand the General Physical Considerations in Reactor Design and Operation
Specific Objectives:
6.1 Discuss the Physical considerations involved in reactor design and operation
6.2 Explain six factor formula and its utilization
6.3 Discuss the source of Neutron
6.4 Distinguish between conversion and breading
7. Health Physics
General Objective
Understand the concept and importance of health Physics.
Specific Objectives:
7.1 Define the term health physics
7.2 Explain the effects of Alpha, Beta and Gamma radiations
7.3 Explain why shielding is required for reactor
7.4 Explain how nuclear radiations are detected
7.5 Discuss the types of checks for measuring amount of radiations
7.6 Define the term rad
Specific Objectives:
8.1 Describe the principle of Nuclear fission
8.2 Describe the principle of chain reaction
8.3 Describe the function of basic components of Nuclear reactor
8.4 Distinguish between LWR & HWR
8.5 Describe the basic classification of Nuclear Power Plant
8.6 Describe with the help of configurations/simplified flow diagrams, the working of PWR, BWR, HWR,
HTGR, LMFBR, GCFBR, LWBR, SGHWR, MSBR Nuclear Power Plants
8.7 List the advantages and disadvantages of different types of reactors
8.8 Discuss the characteristics of different Nuclear Power Reactors
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9. Light Water Reactor
General Objective
Understand the construction and working of light water reactors (PWR/ BWR)
Specific Objectives:
9.1 Describe with the help of Schematic diagrams the basic construction and working of Reactor Vessel
and internals (PWR/ BWR)
9.2 Describe the Reactor core structures
9.3 Describe the flow paths of coolant loop and working fluid loops
9.4 Describe with the help of schematic diagrams the basic construction and working of steam generators
in a Nuclear steam supply system (PWR/ BWR)
9.5 Describe the reactor coolant system
9.6 Describe the pressurize system
9.7 Describe the chemical and volume control system
9.8 Describe the safety injection system
9.9 Describe the fuel handling system
General Objective
Understand the construction and working of heavy water reactors.
Specific Objectives:
10.1 Describe the basic construction and working of candu reactors structure
10.2 Describe the structure of Fuel channel assemblies
10.3 Describe the structure of Calandria assembly
10.4 Describe the basic construction of reactor vault and shielding
10.5 Describe the reactivity control mechanism
10.6 Describe the reactor vault cooling system
10.7 Describe moderator system
10.8 Describe the Helium and associated systems
10.9 Describe the Primary heat transport system
10.10 Describe the pressurizing system
10.11 Describe the emergency injection system
10.12 Describe the standby cooling system
10.13 Describe the reactor building dousing spray system
10.14 Describe the building ventilation and drying system
10.15 Describe the reactor protective system
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11. Nuclear Power Plant and Systems
General Objective
Understand the functional relation of equipments and constructional details in a typical HWR/ LWR
Nuclear Power Plant, components & Systems
Specific Objectives:
11.1 Draw layout of atypical Nuclear Power Plant (HWR/ LWR)
11.2 Describe the constructional details of Power cycle components such as reactor vessel and internals,
pressurizer, steam generator, turbine generator, condenser, main coolant pumps, demineralizer and
cooling towers and their functional relation in a typical Nuclear Power Plant
11.3 Describe the construction of steam turbines and flow paths details
11.4 Describe the important systems of a Nuclear Power Plant
11.5 Describe the safety features of Nuclear Power Plant
11.6 Describe the refueling and excess of Nuclear Power Plant
11.7 Describe the process water system
11.8 Describe the spent fuel storage and cooling system
11.9 Describe the Rad waste system
11.10 Describe the materials used in construction Nuclear Plant components
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NUCLEAR POWER GENERATION
(THEORY)
P.T. 332 T P CH
2 0 2
AIMS:
To develop an understanding of fundamentals of Nuclear Energy
To understand the working of Nuclear Power Reactor and Systems
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3. Chemical and Nuclear Equation 02 Hours
3.1 Exothermic and Endothermic reactions
3.2 Energy from Nuclear reactions
5. Nuclear Reactions
5.1 Induced nuclear reactions
5.2 Fusion reaction, reactor types, development of takamak reactor
5.3 Fission reactions, reactor types
5.4 Chain reaction; critical size and mass, control of chain reaction. Fast and thermal reactors, Four factor
formula
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7. Health Physics 02 Hours
7.1 Units and measurements
7.2 Geiger counter, radiation monitor
7.3 Exposure and biological damage
7.4 External and internal effects and treatment
7.5 Low level effects
7.6 Reactor shielding
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10.6 Reactor vault cooling systems
10.7 Moderator system
10.8 Helium and associated systems
10.9 Primary heat transport system
10.10 Pressurizing system
10.11 Emergency injection system
10.12 Standby cooling system
10.13Reactor building dousing spray system
10.14 Reactor building ventilation and drying system
10.15 Reactor protective system
BOOKS:
Power Plant Technology, El-Wakil (1984)
Nuclear Power Plants, Loftness, R.L.
Nuclear Energy conversion, Rust J.H. (1984)
POW 447 Nuclear Power (OMG Book Source)
POW 448 Nuclear Power Plant, Steam and mechanical fundamentals (OMG Book Source)
POW 448 Reactor Plant materials (OMG Book Source)
Steam its generation and use (Babcock and Wilcox)
Power Plant Engineering by Black & Veath (1996)
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MARINE POWER PLANTS AND EQUIPMENTS
(THEORY)
OBJECTIVES
1. Introduction to ship types and location of engine room and auxiliary equipment.
General Objective:
Understand the ship types and location of engine room and auxiliary equipment.
Specific Objectives:
1.1 Discuss the ship types such as Passenger ships, Cargo liners, Oil tankers, Container ships etc.
1.2 Draw simplified layout of a ship showing location of engine room, auxiliary equipment and main
components
1.3 Describe the function of auxiliary equipments provided on a ship
1.4 Describe the distinguishing features of electric power generators provided on board ship
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2.1 List the advantages and disadvantages of compounding
2.2 Describe the terms such as steam lap, exhaust lap, lead etc
2.3 Describe the function and operation of simple and improved slide valve
2.4 Describe the working of reversing gear
2.5 Describe the reheat cycle of a steam engine
3. Marine Boilers
General Objective:
Understand the basic construction and working of Marine Boilers
Specific Objectives:
3.1 Describe the basic construction and working of Marine Boilers such as scotch type, foster wheeler and
E.S.D. boilers etc.
3.2 Discuss the specialized features of Marine Boilers such as drum arrangement, superheat control and
desuperheating
3.3 Discuss the methods of superheat temperature control
3.4 Describe the function of refractory in boilers
3.5 Describe the types of refractories
3.6 Describe the function of boiler mountings
3.7 Describe the soot blowing arrangement
3.8 Describe the working of water treatment and distillation plant, demineralization plant, de-aeration plant
and condensate line treatment
3.9 Discuss the burning of oil fuel in a marine boiler
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4.3 Describe the stage efficiencies and velocity diagrams of impulse reaction turbines
4.4 Describe the construction of different types of steam turbines
4.5 Describe the associated equipment details
4.6 Describe the lubrication system of steam turbines
4.7 Describe the emergency stop valve and control system of steam turbine
7. Engine Parts
General Objective:
Understand the function of different parts of marine diesel engine.
Specific Objectives:
7.1 Explain the function of the following:
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Liners, liner cooling, liner wear, fitting of liners, piston types, piston rods.
8. Frame Work
General Objective:
Understand the working of different parts of frame work..
Specific Objectives:
8.1 Describe the crank shaft defects and their causes
8.2 Define the term bearing clearance
8.3 Explain cross head cylinder operating system
10. Scavenging
General Objective:
Understand the types and working of Scavenging.
Specific Objectives:
10.1 Define the super charging
10.2 Enlist the types of scavenging
10.3 Explain the turbo charger description and its lubrication system
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12. Control
General Objective:
Understand the working and types of Engine governing.
Specific Objectives:
12.1 Define the Governing of diesel engines
12.2 Describe the working of engines Governor and Electronics Governor
Specific Objectives:
13.1 Describe the working of two stage and three stage air compressors
13.2 Explain the cooling system and lubrication system
13.3 Define air vessels
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MARINE POWER PLANTS AND EQUIPMENTS
(THEORY)
AIMS:
To acquaint with the basic principles of working and specialized features of Marine Power Plants
used in steam and Motor Vessels
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Open and crossed rods.
7. Engine Parts – liners, liner cooling, liner wear, fitting of liners, 02 Hours
piston types, piston rods.
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8. Frame work, crank shaft defects and their causes. Bearing clearance, 02 Hours
cross head cylinder operating system.
11. Starting and reversing - General starting and reversing details. 02 Hours
BOOKS:
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MARINE POWER PLANTS AND EQUIPMENTS
(PRACTICAL)
Training is based on visits on board ships and training modules. Students will submit a comprehensive report
based on their visits.
4) Drawings and sketch making, showing other equipments used on board ships
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GAS TURBINE POWER PLANT OPERATION
(OBJECTIVES)
Specific Objective:
1.1 Identify the basic components of a operation of gas turbines
1.2 Describe the two basic types of gas turbine cycles, constant volume and constant pressure
1.3 Explain the theoretical cycles of gas turbines
1.4 Explain the detailed classification of gas turbines
1.5 Enlist the advantages and disadvantages of closed cycle over open cycle
1.6 Enlist the advantages of gas turbine over diesel engine and steam turbines
1.7 Describe the basic construction and working of open and closed cycle designs
1.8 Distinguish the operation of a single shaft and two shaft gas turbine
1.9 Describe how a two shaft gas turbine is controlled
1.10 Constructional features and description of a stationary gas turbine plant
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General Objective:
Understand the constructional features of a gas turbine plant.
Specific Objective:
2.1 Draw a layout of a typical gas turbine power plant and explain the function of main components.
2.2 Identify the types of compressors used on gas turbines
2.3 Describe how compressors raise the pressure of air going into a gas turbine
2.4 Describe what compressor surge is?
2.5 Describe how combustion gases flow through a turbine
2.6 Describe some of the problems associated with excessive heat in a turbine.
Specific Objective:
3.1 Describe the main types of starting systems
3.2 Describe how the diesel engine and air / electric motors are used to start gas turbines
3.3 Describe how ignitors work
3.4 Explain the operation of a lubricating system
3.5 Describe the operation of cooling system
3.6 Describe the operation of fuel system
3.7 Explain the function of sealing air system
3.8 Explain the automatic fire fighting system
Specific Objective:
4.1 Draw and explain the flow diagrams of some of the regenerative cycles used in gas turbines
4.2 Explain the performance characteristics of the regenerative cycles
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5. High temperature materials for gas turbines
General Objective:
Understand the materials used in gas turbine construction.
Specific Objective:
5.1 Discuss the characteristics of high temperature alloys and name various alloys
5.2 Describe the materials used in construction of different parts of gas turbine plant
Specific Objective:
6.1 Describe startup control system
6.2 Describe speed/ temperature control system, Over speed/ temperature, vibration control,
flame detection , Hydraulic trip system and CO2 fire extinguishing system
6.3 Describe starting / stopping sequence
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Understand the gas turbine engine fuel systems.
Specific Objective:
8.1 Describe the fuel systems of gas turbine engines used in large and small engines
8.2 Describe the fuel control units
8.3 Describe the fuel control systems
8.4 Describe the electronic engine control systems
9. Gas turbine engine lubrication systems of gas turbine engines used in Air craft
General Objective:
Understand lubrication system of gas turbine engines used in Air crafts.
Specific Objective:
9.1 Describe the basic components of lubricating oil systems
9.2 Describe the lubrication system of gas turbine engines
Specific Objective:
10.1 Describe the ignition system and its components
10.2 Describe the starting system for gas turbine
Specific Objective:
11.1 Describe the basic construction of large turbo fan engines.
11.2 Describe the basic construction of small turbo fan engines.
11.3 Describe the basic construction of large turbo prop engines.
11.4 Describe the basic construction of small turbo prop engines.
11.5 Describe the Auxiliary Power Unit (APU)
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11.6 Describe the basic construction of turbo shaft engine.
Specific Objective:
12.1 Describe the starting sequence
12.2 Describe the common points in engine inspection
Specific Objective:
13.1 Describe the function of propeller
13.2 Describe the basic principle and classification of propeller
13.3 Describe the mechanism for propeller operation
13.4 Describe the propeller governor operation
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GAS TURBINE POWER PLANT OPERATION
(THEORY)
AIMS:
To provide knowledge of basic principles, construction and working of Air Craft power plants.
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2. Constructional features and description of a stationary Gas Turbine Plant 05 Hours
2.1 Air inlet equipment section
2.2 Transition piece
2.3 Compressor section
2.4 Combustion chamber
2.5 Turbine section
2.6 Exhaust Planum
2.7 Alternator
2.8 Exciter
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6. Control, Protection and Operation 06 Hours
6.1 Startup control system
6.2 Speed/ temperature control system
6.3 Over speed
6.4 Over temperature
6.5 Vibration
6.6 Flame detection
6.7 Hydraulic trip system
6.8 CO2 fire extinguishing system
6.9 Starting / Stopping sequence
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9.2 Lubricating systems
BOOKS:
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Gas Turbine Mannuals
(PRACTICALS)
AIMS:
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18. Training at KESC gas turbine generating stations
19. Visits/ watching video cassettes on Gas turbine engines Air craft/ stationary
LIST OF EQUIPMENT
PSS12, Generating station simulation laboratory, Edibon, S.A. complete in all respect with all types of
simulated stations with all practical possibilities
(OBJECTIVES)
Specific Objectives:
1.1 Describe the flow diagram of a modern steam generator and functional relation of equipments in the
system
1.2 Describe the basic steam flow paths in a steam/ water cycle
1.3 Identify the components of main steam system
1.4 Explain the functions of a main steam system components
1.5 Describe the function of a reheat steam system
1.6 Identify the components of a reheat system
1.7 Explain how extraction steam improves the efficiency of the plant
1.8 Describe the function of an extraction steam system
1.9 Identify the components of extraction steam system
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1.10 Identify some of the uses of auxiliary steam in the plant
1.11 Describe how the pressure and temperature of auxiliary steam systems are controlled
2. Utility Boilers
General Objective:
Understand the construction and working of utility boilers.
Specific Objectives:
2.1 Describe the basic principles of operation of radiant heat drum type boilers
2.2 Identify the basic components of radiant boilers
2.3 Describe the fuel flow, air and gas flow, water and steam flow in pulverized coal, cyclone furnace and
natural gas oil fired boilers
2.4 Describe the basic principles of operation of drum-less universal pressure(once-through) boilers.
2.5 Identify the basic components of universal pressure boilers.
2.6 Describe the elementary facts of combustion and heat transfer
2.7 Describe the different types of oil used for combustion
2.8 Describe the basic means of delivering oil and gas to a Power Plant
2.9 Describe some of the operators‟ responsibilities when oil is received at the plant
2.10 Identify the basic components in a light oil handling system
2.11 Identify the basic components in a heavy oil handling system
2.12 Explain the purpose of tank heaters and tracing lines on heavy oil pipes
2.13 Identify the basic components in a typical gas handling system
2.14 Describe the operation of a burner that uses compressed air of steam to atomize oil
2.15 Describe the operation of a burner that uses a mechanical atomizer
2.16 Identify the basic parts of a modern typical burner
2.17 Describe some of the combustion conditions that can be observed by checking the condition of a gas
flame
2.18 Describe some of the safety precautions that should be followed when observing a boiler flame
2.19 Describe the method of observing the flame on monitor
2.20 Describe the factors of coal handling that all plants must deal with
2.21 Identify the methods used to deliver coal to a power plant
2.22 Describe how coal enters a coal handling system
2.23 Identify the components of a simple belt conveyor system
2.24 Describe the operation of a coal crusher
2.25 Describe the operation of a coal breaker
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2.26 Identify the location where coal can be stored
2.27 Describe how a volumetric feeder measures coal supplied to a pulverizer
2.28 Describe how a gravimetric feeder measures coal supplied to a pulverizer
2.29 Describe how a typical pulverizer grinds coal and delivers it to a boiler
2.30 Explain why coal sticking to equipment can be a problem
2.31 Describe the principle of operation of cyclone furnace
2.32 Describe the design features of cyclone furnaces
2.33 Describe the classification and operation of stokers
2.34 Describe the operation of water cooled vibrating grate stokers
2.35 Describe the advantages of super heaters and re-heaters
2.36 Describe the types of super heater and re-heaters
2.37 Describe how the steam temperature adjustment and control is being done
2.38 Describe the means of control for regulating steam temperature
2.39 Define the term attemperation and explain the locations where attemperators are installed
2.40 Describe the automatic controls for drum type attemperator
2.41 Describe the types, location and arrangement of economizer
2.42 Describe the effect of dew point on rate of corrosion
2.43 Describe the classification of air heaters
2.44 List the advantages of preheated air
2.45 List the methods by which metal temperature of air heaters may be controlled
2.46 Describe the arrangements of tubular air heaters to suit various directions of gas and air flow
2.47 Describe the fuel ash effect on boiler design and operation
2.48 Describe the effect of iron on ash behavior
2.49 Describe the methods of control of coal ash and oil ash corrosion
2.50 Describe what ash is?
2.51 Identify two types of ash
2.52 Describe some of the effect of ash on a power plant
2.53 Describe how an ash handling system with hydrobine and surge tank operations
2.54 Describe how a typical pressurized fly ash handling system operates
2.55 Describe how a typical vacuum fly ash handling system operates
2.56 Define the term boiler setting and list the factors required in considering the design of setting
2.57 Explain the construction and advantages of membrance wall
2.58 Describe the construction of cased enclosure
2.59 Describe how the heat loss can be minimized
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2.60 Name the commercial forms of insulating materials
2.61 Define the terms; draft, forced draft, induced draft, balanced draft, natural draft and mechanical draft
2.62 Illustrate the procedure for calculating stack height and diameter
2.63 Describe the types of fans and their characteristics
2.64 Describe the types of soot blowers and their control systems
Specific Objectives:
3.1 Describe how a turbine coverts thermal energy in steam into mechanical energy
3.2 Distinguish between impulse and reaction turbine principles
3.3 Explain how reaction blading converts the steam energy into mechanical energy
3.4 Explain how impulse blading converts the steam energy into mechanical energy
3.5 List the advantages of compounding
3.6 Explain the methods of compounding
3.7 Describe the detailed classification of steam turbines
3.8 Describe the arrangement of Tandum and cross compound turbines
3.9 Describe how turbine rotor assemblies are constructed
3.10 Explain what journal bearings and thrust bearings are used for
3.11 Explain the differences between single casing and double casing turbines
3.12 Explain the purpose of fixed blading
3.13 Explain the method for installation of blades on turbine rotor
3.14 Explain the materials for blades and main components construction
3.15 Explain what the turning gear is used for
3.16 Explain what is meant by a turbine cylinder
3.17 Describe how steam flows through a single cylinder turbine
3.18 Describe how steam flows through multi cylinder turbines
3.19 Explain the construction of a large multistage steam turbine giving the details of flow of steam through
H.P, I.P, and L.P sections
3.20 Describe how steam pressure, temperature and volume change as steam pass through a typical turbine
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3.21 Describe how condenser operation affects the turbine efficiency
3.22 Describe how reheat system affects the efficiency of a power plant
3.23 Describe how extraction steam affects the efficiency of a power plant
3.24 Describe how steam flows through the steam valves associated with a turbine
3.25 Describe how main steam stop valves operation
3.26 Describe how turbine control valves operation
3.27 Define what Full Arc admission is
3.28 Describe how steam flows through steam valves associated with HP and IP sections
3.29 Describe how reheat stop valves and intercept valves operation
3.30 Explain the function of turbine ventilator valve
3.31 Explain the function of turbine emergency blow down valves
3.32 Explain the function of turbine drain valves
3.33 Explain why air and steam leaks into and out of a turbine must be prevented
3.34 Describe how a typical gland seal system operates
3.35 Describe how a typical water seal operates
3.36 Identify two common uses of lubricating oil in a turbine
3.37 Describe the operation of a typical lubricating oil system during normal turbine operation
3.38 Describe the operation of a typical tube oil system during start ups and shutdowns
3.39 Explain why turbines need a turning gear
3.40 Explain how a turning gear is used after a turbine is shutdown
3.41 Describe how a turning gear is used before a turbine is started up
3.42 Describe the operation of a turbine hood cooling steam
Specific Objectives:
4.1 Describe basic function and operation of a condenser in an efficient manner
4.2 Describe the indications, causes and proper responses to tube fouling, air leakage and circulating water
problems
4.3 Describe the operation of a single pass and a two pass problems
4.4 Describe the function of a once-through circulating water system
4.5 Identify the components of a once-through circulating water system
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4.6 Describe the basic function and types of cooling towers
4.7 Describe the function of air removal system
4.8 Describe the operation of a reciprocating vacuum pump
4.9 Describe the operation of a liquid ring vacuum pump
4.10 Describe the operation of an air ejector
4.11 Describe some of the checks that operators should make on an operating condenser
4.12 Describe two ways that condenser are protected from high pressure
4.13 Identify the basic components of a typical fire protection system
4.14 Describe the functions of the basic components of a typical fire protection system
Specific Objectives:
5.1 Identify the basic components of a condensate and feed water system
5.2 Describe the functions of the basic components of a condensate and feed water system
5.3 Describe the flow path of water through a typical condensate and feed water system
5.4 Describe the function of a chemical addition system
5.5 Describe the function of a make-up water system
5.6 Describe the function of F.W. pump and some of the techniques that can be used to control the speed
of a boiler feed pump
5.7 Describe some of the basic checks that should be made on operating condensate and feed water pumps
5.8 Explain the function of closed water heaters in the condensate and feed water system
5.9 Describe the operation of a closed feed water heater
5.10 Explain the function of an open feed water heater
5.11 Describe some of the basic checks that should be made on an operating open head water heater
5.12 Describe the operation of a typical Hot Well level control system
Specific Objectives:
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6.1 Describe the basic terminologies used in water treatment
6.2 Define the effects of improper PH corrosion in the boiler
6.3 Describe the effects of dissolved gases on corrosion in boilers
6.4 Describe the effects of scale and carry over on the plant
6.5 Describe the methods used for internal treatment
6.6 Explain what hydrazine is used for
6.7 Describe how problems caused by corrosion, erosion, scale formation and biological fouling are
minimized
6.8 Describe how phosphate addition can be used to treat the water
6.9 Describe what all volatile treatment is
6.10 Describe how solid impurities can be removed when all volatile treatment is used
Specific Objectives
7.1 Describe some of the effects suspended solids have on raw water
7.2 Describe the basic steps of clarification
7.3 Describe how horizontal flow clarifiers operate
7.4 Describe how up flow clarifiers operate
7.5 Describe the function of the chemicals used in clarifiers
7.6 Describe how filtration can be used to remove suspended solids from water
7.7 Describe how a gravity filter operates and the procedure for backwashing
7.8 Describe how a Zeolite softener can be used to remove dissolved solids from water and procedure for
back washing
7.9 Describe how evaporator can be used to remove dissolved and suspended solids from water
7.10 Explain how pressure filters can be used to remove suspended solids from raw water
7.11 Explain how reverse Osmosis units can be used to remove the dissolved solids from raw water
7.12 Explain the basic principle of operation of demineralizer.
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8. Feed Water/ Condensate Treatment and Condensate Polishing System
General Objective:
Understand feed water/ condensate treatment and condensate polishing system.
Specific Objectives
8.1 Discuss what is required to producer and maintain the quality of feed water as per recommendations
8.2 Describe the condensate purification system
8.3 Describe the types of condensate polishing systems
8.4 Describe how ion exchange can be used to purify water
8.5 Explain how ion exchangers can be regenerated
8.6 Describe how ion exchangers can be used to clean make up water
8.7 Describe how ion exchangers can be used for condensate polishing system
8.8 Describe how degasifier works
8.9 Describe what once-through cooling system is
8.10 Describe what a re-circulating system is
8.11 Describe how corrosion, erosion, scale and biological fouling can affect a cooling system
8.12 Describe the operation of a trash rake
8.13 Describe the operation of a traveling screen
8.14 Explain why chlorine is used in once-through systems
8.15 Identify hazards associated with chlorine
8.16 Describe how a chlorinator operates
8.17 Identify the types of evaporative coolers used in power plants
8.18 Describe how blow down and make up system can be used to treat water in a re-circulating cooling
water system
8.19 Describe how side stream filtering and softening systems can be used to treat water in a re-circulating
cooling water system
8.20 Describe what acid dosing is used for
8.21 Identify some of the techniques used
Specific Objectives:
9.1 Describe various controls for emission
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THERMAL POWER PLANT OPERATIONS
AIMS:
To develop understanding of construction of main components in a large thermal power plant
To acquaint knowledge of different systems associated with the thermal power plants
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2.5 Transportation, handling and storage of oil and gas; typical light and heavy oil handling equipment, gas
handling equipments
2.6 Modern burner types; lighters and pilots, atomization, excess air, burner pulsation, operating range,
burner testing, starting cold boiler safety precautions.
2.7 Boiler flame observation
2.8 Coal processing and handling equipment, cleaning methods and treatment, sizing, transportation,
storage and handling, system operation
2.9 Preparation and utilization of pulverized coal; pulverizer types, auxiliary equipments, pulverized coal
burning equipments. Modern coal burner types, excess air, operating range, starting cold boilers
2.10 Cyclone furnaces, principles of operation, design features
2.11 Stokers; classification, spreader stoker, underfeed stoker, grate stokers
2.12 Superheater and re heaters, advantages of superheating and re heating. Steam temperature adjustment
and controls Attemperation, types of attemperators, automatic controls of attemperators
2.13 Econimizers and air heaters; types of economizers, location, arrangement and cleaning. Corrosion of
economizers. Air heater advantages, classification of air pre heaters, corrosion control of air heaters
2.14 Fuel ash effect on boiler design and operation, effect of iron on ash behavior design and operation of
slag tap units
2.15 Ash handling equipment, bottom ash and fly ash handling equipment, ash erosion, design of slag tap
units. Design parameters, effect of operating variables. Corrosion, oil/ slag formation and oil ash
deposits. Oil ash corrosion and control.
2.16 Boiler enclosure, insulation and casing; design requirements, tube wall enclosure, cased enclosures,
resistance to ash and slag, leakage, corrosion.
2.17 Stacks, fans and drafts stack height and diameter calculations, draft its types fan types and
characteristics.
2.18 Soot blowers, description of different types control systems.
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3.7 Turbine extraction, Turbine efficiency, factors affecting turbine efficiency; effect of steam pressure
temperature and volume on turbine efficiency as steam passes over through a typical turbine, Effect of
condenser operation, Reheat system and its effect on efficiency of power plant, effect of extraction
steam on efficiency of power plant
3.8 Operator controllable losses; turbine cycle
3.9 Balance of plant factors affecting plant efficiency
3.10 Balance of plant controllable losses
3.11 Turbine valves and support systems; Turbine valve, auxiliary turbine valves. Gland seal system,
lubricating oil system, governing system and its types ; direct regulation and indirect regulation system,
Hydraulic and electro-hydraulic system, turning gear and exhaust hood cooling
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7. Raw Water Treatment 08 Hours
7.1 Raw water treatment principles
7.2 Clarifiers
7.3 Clarifier chemistry
7.4 Filtration
7.5 Zeolite softening
7.6 Demineralization and evaporation
7.7 Pressure filters and reverse Osmosis
BOOKS:
Steam its generation and use (B and W)
Modern Power Plant Engg; by Jain
Power Plant Engg; by Nagpall
Steam Plant Operation by Woodruff & Lammers
Instructional materials for power plant and utility training (OMG BOOK SOURCE)
Power Plant Engineering by Black & Veatch (1996)
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VIDEO CASSETTES:
American Hi-Tech Instruments.
PRACTICAL
1) Practicals on Elementary Boiler Trainer
2) Practicals on advance Boiler Trainer
3) Practicals on PSS 12 Generating Station Simulation Laboratory, Edibson S.A.
4) Practical training in a Thermal Power Station once week preferably in KESC Thermal Power Plant.
Training report to be submitted in presentable form.
(OBJECTIVE)
Specific Objectives:
1.1 Describe the operating principles of Bourdon tube, Hook, Bellows, Metallic diaphragm,
and limp (or slack) diaphragm pressure Gauges.
1.2 Describe the operating principles of manometer
Specific Objectives:
2.1 Describe the operation of different types of liquid filled, gas filled and vapor filled system
2.2 Describe the operation of bimetallic thermometers
2.3 Describe the principles of optical and radiation pyrometers
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2.4 Describe the various parts of a thermocouple and how a thermocouple operates
2.5 Describe the operation of an infrared temperature sensor
Specific Objectives:
3.1 Describe the basic principle of operation of Orifice plate, flow nozzle, venturitube, pitot tube and
elbow taps
3.2 Describe the basic principle of Fecheimer probe
3.3 Describe the basic principle of operation of square root cam
3.4 Explain how to measure fluid flow using various types of meters such as over gear flow meters,
such as oval gear flow meters, nutating disc flow meters, rotameters, cylinder and piston flow
meters, target flow meters, turbine flow meters, vortex shedding flow meters, magmeters, ultrasonic
flow meters
Specific Objectives:
4.1 Describe the use of dipstick, gauge slick, pumb bob and gauge glass
4.2 Describe how a float or displacer can be used to measure liquid level
4.3 Describe the major parts of a typical torque tube displacer
4.4 Describe common float actuated and magnetic float devices
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4.5 Describe the basic principles of operation for a system that uses capacitance to indicate changes in
liquid level, for a sonic level measurement system, and for a radiation level measurement system
Specific Objectives:
5.1 Describe the general function of a control loop
5.2 Identify four basic elements that make up a control loop
5.3 Describe how control is accomplished in open control loops
5.4 Describe how control is accomplished in closed control loops
5.5 Describe how flow, temperature, pressure and level sensors operate together with
controlling elements
5.6 Describe how a pneumatic and electronic transmitters operate
5.7 Describe the function and operation of a converter
5.8 Identify three major sections of a controller
5.9 Describe how a controller performs summing functions
5.10 Describe how a controller performs comparing functions
5.11 Describe how a controller performs multiplying functions
5.12 Describe how a controller performs square root functions
5.13 Describe how a controller performs high selecting functions
5.14 Describe how a controller performs low selecting functions
5.15 Describe how a controller performs derivative function
5.16 Describe how a controller performs integral functions
5.17 Describe how a controller performs timing functions
Specific Objectives:
6.1 Describe how a single element control loop operates
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6.2 Explain why multi element control loops may be necessary to avoid large fluctuation in a system
6.3 Describe how multi element control loops operate
6.4 Describe some of the information that can be obtained from a typical control room computer
6.5 Describe some of the controls and indications that can be found to control panels
6.6 Describe how a hand/ auto station functions in a control loop
6.7 Describe how to operate a hand/ auto station in manual control
6.8 Identify several types of final control elements
6.9 Describe how hydraulic actuators move final control system
6.10 Describe how electric actuators move final control elements
Specific Objectives:
7.1 Describe the purpose of control
7.2 Define control point
7.3 Define span
7.4 Describe how on/ off control operates
7.5 Describe how proportional control operates
7.6 Describe how proportional plus-reset-plus-rate can be used to maintain a process variable
at a set point
7.7 Describe how proportional plus-reset-plus-control operates
7.8 Describe how on/ off control can be used with a sump pump
7.9 Describe how on/ off control can be used fly ash handling system
7.10 Describe how proportional plus-reset-plus-rate can be used to maintain level in a tank
7.11 Describe how a bubble can be used to measure level in a tank
8. Recorders 02 Hours
General Objective:
Understand the construction and operation of Recorders.
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Specific Objectives:
8.1 Describe the basic construction and operation of circular chart and strip chart recorders
8.2 Describe the variety of designs and types of available recorders, types of input, print drive and chart
drive sections and recorder printers
Specific Objectives:
9.1 Describe the basic control theory
9.2 Describe the self operated thermo hydraulic control mechanism for maintaining drum level
9.3 Identify the basic components of a single element drum level control system
9.4 Describe how a single element drum level control system operates
9.5 Identify the basic components of a two and three element drum level control system
9.6 Describe how two and three element drum level control system operates
9.7 Describe with the help of illustrations the combustion control system for stoker fired boilers,
gas and oil fired boilers, pulverized coal boilers, cyclone furnace fired boilers
9.8 Describe the basic types of combustion guides, steam flow air flow, fuel flow air flow and
gas analysis
9.9 Describe the comparison of combustion guides
9.10 Describe how fuel flow, control system operates
9.11 Describe how an air flow control system operates
9.12 Describe how air flow and fuel flow air system operate together to maintain a constant
steam pressure
9.13 Describe how a combustion control system keep the air/ fuel mixture in the boiler air-rich during
load changes
9.14 Describe how operators can monitor drum level and combustion
9.15 Describe the actions operators should take if automatic control system fails
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9.16 Describe the types of banner control systems
9.17 Describe the interlocks and protections provided for boilers, economizer, super heater, re heater,
drum and heaters
Specific Objectives:
10.1 Explain how the speed of a turbine can be controlled using control valves
10.2 Describe how a hydraulic actuator pilot valve and mechanical governor can be used to position a
turbine control valve
10.3 Describe how hydraulic governors can be used to control the speed of a turbine
10.4 Describe how electronic governors can be used to control the speed of a turbine
10.5 Describe how speed changers are used to control turbine speed
10.6 Describe how turbine vibration is monitored
10.7 Describe how turbine expansion and contraction are monitored
10.8 Explain why turbine eccentricity is monitored
10.9 Describe how turbine speed is monitored
10.10 Explain why turbine control valve position is monitored
10.11 Describe which temperatures and pressures are monitored to ensure a turbine is operated safely
and efficiently
10.12 Describe the function of turbine protection systems
10.13 Identify the components that make up a typical turbine protection system
10.14 Describe how a typical turbine protection system operates
10.15 Describe how turbine solenoid trip mechanism operate to trip out a turbine
10.16 Identify some of the conditions that may cause a solenoid trip
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11. Instrumentation, controls and protection system for Nuclear Steam Plants 06 Hours
General Objective:
Understand the basic instrumentation, controls and protection system for Nuclear Steam Plants.
Specific Objectives:
11.1Illustrate the instrumentation, control and protection system for a Nuclear (PWR) steam electric
plant
11.4 Describe the integrated control system for nuclear steam plants
Specific Objectives:
12.1Discuss the developments in electronic and digital instrumentation and control system
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POWER STATION CONTROL ROOM AND EQUIPMENTS
(THEORY)
AIMS:
To familiarize the students with the common switches, basic controls and equipments provided in
control rooms/ panels of power plants
1. Pressure Measurement
1.1 Bourdon Tube Gauge
1.2 Hook gauge
1.3 Metallic diaphragm/ slack diaphragm pressure gauge
1.4 Bellow gauges
1.5 Inclined differential manometer
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2. Temperature Measurement
2.1 Filled system thermometers; liquid filled, gas filled and vapor filled systems
2.2 Bimetallic thermometers
2.3 Optical and radiation pyrometers
2.4 Thermo couples
2.5 RTDs, thermistors and infrared temperature sensors
3. Flow Measurement
3.1 Orifice plates, advantages and disadvantages
3.2 Flow nozzle, advantages, disadvantages
3.3 Venturi tube, advantages and disadvantages
3.4 Pitot tube
3.5 Elbow taps
3.6 Fe Cheimer probe
3.7 Square root extractors; ledouxbell and cam
3.8 Oval gear flow meters
3.9 Lobed impeller flow meters
3.10 Nutating disc flow meters
3.11 Rotameters
3.12 Cylinder and piston flow meters
3.13 Turbine flow meters
3.14 Target flow meter
3.15 Vortex-shedding flow meters
3.16 Mag meters
3.17 Ultrasonic flow meters
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4.3 Gauge glass
4.4 Float displacer
4.5 Torque tube displacer
4.6 Float actuated and magnetic float devices, float magnet and follower magnet system reed switch
system, ball float mercury switch system
4.7 Electrical, sonic and radiation level measurement
7. Types Of Control
7.1 Purpose of control
7.2 On/ off and proportional control
7.3 Proportional plus reset control
7.4 Proportional plus reset plus rate control
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7.5 On/ off control in power plants
7.6 Proportional-plus-reset control and A Bubbler
8. Recorders
8.1 Types of circular chart and strip chart recorders
8.2 Types of input, print drive, chart derive sections and recorder printers
11. Instrumentation Controls and Protection System for Nuclear Steam Plants
11.1 Nuclear instrumentation/ protection
11.2 In-Core/ Non-nuclear instrumentation
11.3 Plant computer
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11.4 Integrated control system for nuclear steam plant
11.5 Turbine control
11.6 Steam generator control
11.7 Reactor coolant loop control
11.8 Reactor control
1.9 Reactor protection system
11.10 Engineered safeguard actuation system
BOOKS:
Steam its generation and use by Babcock and Wilcox
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POWER STATION CONTROL ROOM AND EQUIPMENTS
(PRACTICALS)
9. Gauge calibration
10. Dis-assembly, cleaning, reassembly, alignment and calibration of actuators and postitioners
250
13. Study of Recorders
(OBJECTIVES)
Specific objectives
1.1 Describe the basic problems associated with boilers
1.2 Describe the necessary steps for fix side inspection to see symptoms for boilers failure.
1.3 Describe the necessary steps for water side inspection.
1.4 Describe the procedure for correction of identified problems during inspection.
1.5 Describe how scales and soot are removed and cleaning is carried out.
1.6 Explain how to close up a boiler, including closure of hand holes and main holes.
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Understand the boiler tube repairs and soot blower maintenance.
Specific objectives:
2.1 Describe the types of boiler tube repairs.
2.2 Describe the causes of failure of tubes.
2.3 Describe the procedure for finding the leaks of defective boiler tubes.
2.4 Describe the removal and installation procedure of boiler tube.
2.5 Describe the function and types of soot blowers.
2.6 List the disassembly, Inspection and assembly procedure of soot blowers.
2.7 Describe the operation of various types of soot blowers, recurrent maintenance problems, in place
service and overhaul process.
3. Refractory Maintenance
General objective:
Understand the causes of failure of refractories and the appropriate repair techniques.
Specific Objectives:
3.1 Describe the types of refractories used for boiler wall construction.
3.2 Describe how to select the proper type of refractory for a particular application.
3.3 Describe the causes of refractory failure and repair techniques.
Specific objectives:
4.1 Discuss the inspection and maintenance schedules for steam turbines
4.2 Describe the inspection of rotors, shaft, and bearings.
4.3 Describe the inspection for casing erosion.
4.4 Describe the maintenance, cleansing and repairs for turbine blades, rotors.
4.5 Describe the procedure for flushing and cleaning of lubrication system.
4.6 Explain the common maintenance and repair problems associated with governing system.
4.7 Describe the common types of repairs of steam turbines.
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5. Maintenance of Condensers and Cooling Towers
General objective:
Understand the general maintenance of condensers and cooling towers.
Specific objectives:
5.1 Describe the general procedure for maintenance of condensers
5.2 Describe the general procedure for maintenance of cooling tower.
Specific objectives:
6.1 Discuss the inspection and maintenance schedules for gas turbines.
6.2 Describe the inspection, cleaning, repair and maintenance of gas turbine components.
6.3 Describe the common maintenance and repair problems
6.4 Describe the common types of repairs of gas turbines.
General objective:
Understand the problems associated with diesel/dual fuel engines in maintenance and repairs.
Specific objectives:
7.1 Discuss the inspection and maintenance schedules.
7.2 Describe how the recondition main parts.
7.3 Describe how to inspection and measure clearances of engine parts.
7.4 Describe major steps in servicing engine parts.
7.5 Describe the maintenance and repairs of engine parts and systems.
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General objective:
Understand the problems associated with hydraulic turbines in maintenance and repairs.
Specific objectives:
8.1 Discuss the inspection and maintenance schedules.
8.2 Describe the inspection of rotor assemblies.
8.3 Describe the important points in maintenance of hydraulic turbines.
8.4 Describe the common repairs of hydraulic turbines.
8.5 Describe the maintenance of lubrication and governing systems.
General objective:
Understand the general repairs and maintenance associated with common type of pumps and
compressors.
Specific objectives:
9.1 Discuss the methods for packing a stuffing box
9.2 Describe the over hauling procedure of common type of pumps and compressors
Specific objectives:
10.1Describe the planning and management of mechanical work
10.2Describe the planning and management of electrical maintenance
10.3 Describe the planning and management of instrument repair
10.4 Prepare maintenance schedules such as routine maintenance, break down maintenance and preventive
maintenance
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POWER PLANT MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS
(THEORY)
AIMS:
To develop understanding of inspection, maintenance and repair of power Plants & equipments
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2.1 Repairing tools
2.2 Causes of failure of tubes
2.3 Removal and installation of tubes
2.4 Flaring and caulking
2.5 Function and operation of different types of soot blowers
2.6 Disassembly, inspection and overhaul procedure for soot blower
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7. Diesel/ Dual Fuel Engines Inspection, Maintenance And Repairs
7.1 Inspection and maintenance schedules
7.2 Maintaining log sheets and records
7.3 Crankshaft re-conditioning
7.4 Servicing cylinder heads, pressure testing and reservicing heads valves, guides, seats, valve sets,
springs
7.5 Re-conditioning cylinder blocks, cylinder finish, main bearing bores, camshaft, gear train.
main bearings
7.6 Inspecting and measuring bearing clearances
7.7 Re-conditioning connecting rods
7.8 Piston, piston pins and piston rings inspection
7.9 Testing and servicing fuel pumps injectors and fuel nozzles
7.10 Blowers and turbo chargers inspection and servicing
7.11 Repairing cracks, peaning and pining
7.12 Maintenance of fuel, lubrication and cooling systems
BOOKS:
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Diesel fundamentals service and repairs by Toboldt
Diesel engine operation and maintenance by Maleeve
Boiler Manuals
Steam and Gas Turibe manuals
Steam plant operation by Woodruff and Lammers
(PRACTICALS)
2. Make minor repairs in Diesel engine such as valves grinding, cleaning of air, lube oil and fuel filters
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13. Servicing of condensers
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