1A4 exam – November 2010

1) Name 5 aspects of a Fuel Management Program - 5

What are the 7 steps to an Energy Audit? - 7
Explain how you would conduct and energy audit - 8

2) Explain how conduct a Boiler Efficiency test using the:

Input/output method – 6 marks
Heat loss method – 7 marks
Calculate boiler efficiency when:
HVf – 42000KJ/kg
Steam flow – 170 Mg/h
Fuel Flow – 12000 kg/h
Steam condition – 4500kPa, 450’C
Feedwater – 150’C

3) Explain how to commission new HP steam piping to a large turbine:

- explain the initial blow - 4
- explain the final blow - 4
- explain the documentation required - 2

After the steam piping has been commissioned, explain the testing and final state of:
- De-superheater or attemperator - 2
- Boiler management - 4
- Boiler - 4

4) You are the chief power engineer in charge of a power plant. You are to install a
back-up 750kW emergency generator. What are 6 items to consider?
- what are micro turbines?
- What are the common flows and speeds?
- What is an important aspect of a microturbine?
- Draw a microturbine with a recurperator

5) Some things about a simple cycle gas turbine…

- Draw a schematic flow diagram
- Draw a PV diagram
- Something else…..
- Explain an ideal gas turbine cycle
- Explain how the turbine inlet temperature relates to the overall cycle efficiency
- Explain how Work done and Power Produced are found using the diagram

6) List 10 Final Tests you would do to ensure the piece of equipment is safe and efficient
– 20 marks

7) If you are the chief involved in a retrofit or a new plant, explain the 3 key aspects of
Evaluating the need of the project. – 15 marks
- something about a supervisor role – 1 mark
- List the 4 steps involved – 4 marks