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CK College of Engineering and Technology

Approved by AICTE, Affiliated to Anna University, Chennai.
Accredited by NAAC with ‘B’ Grade, An ISO 9001:2015 certified Institution
Jayaram Nagar, Chellangkuppam, Cuddalore 607 003
Descriptive Continuous Assessment DCA – Model Academic Year 2023– 2024
Course Code & Title ME8792 – Power Plant Engineering
Year / Semester / Section IV / VII/ A Department MECH Common for -
Reg. No. Duration 180 Mins Date Max. Mark 100

Part A (Answer All the Questions) 10 x 2 = 20 Marks

Q. No. Question (s) KL CO
List out the factors to be considered while choosing a site for steam power CO1
1 L1
station.
2 Distinguish between Forced draught and induced draught. L2 CO2

3 List the reason why the cooling system is necessary for a diesel engine. L1 CO1

4 Describe the environmental impact of a combined cycle plant L2 CO2

5 Name the coolants used for fast breeder reactor. L2 CO2

6 Mention any four ways of Nuclear Power plant safety. L2 CO2

7 List the various types of turbines used in tidal power station. L1 CO1

8 Enlist the classification of fuel cell. L1 CO1

9 Mention the various cost included in fixed cost. L2 CO2

10 Discuss the various nuclear waste disposal methods. L2 CO2

Part B (Answer All the Questions) 5 x 13 = 65 Marks

Q. No. Question (s) KL CO
i) Discuss the working principle of circulating fluidized bed combustor
using a suitable sketch. CO3
11 (a) L3
ii) Explain the construction and working principle of super critical Boilers
with suitable sketch.
(or)
i) Explain briefly on draught and its types and also discuss the different
11 (b) types of draught systems. L3 CO3
ii) Explain briefly on binary vapour cycle with a neat sketch.
Explain briefly the various auxiliary systems of diesel power plant system CO3
12 (a) L3
with neat sketch.
(or)
i) Outline the working of gas turbine cycle with regenerator using suitable
12 (b) sketches. L3 CO3
ii) Discuss briefly on integrated gasification combined cycle and its benefits.

L1 - Remember, L2 - Understand, L3 – Apply, L4 - Analyze, L5 – Evaluate, L6 -

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Elaborately discuss the working principle and construction of Pressurized CO4

13 (a) L4
Water Reactor and Boiling Water Reactor.

(or)
Discuss the main components and working principle of Wind-Electric
13 (b) Generating power plant with neat sketch and explain the different types of L4 CO4
Wind Machines.

Explain the principle of working and construction of solar power plant CO4
14 (a) L4
using suitable sketches. State their advantages, disadvantages and
applications.
(or)
14 (b) Explain the working principle of fuel cell power system with neat sketch. L4 CO4
15 (a) What is a tariff? Discuss and compare various tariff used in practice. L4 CO4
(or)
Explain the pollution control technologies including waste disposal option
15 (b) for nuclear power plant.
L4 CO4

Part C (Answer All the Questions) 1 x 15= 15 Marks

Q. No. Question (s) KL CO
A peak load on the thermal power plant is 75 MW. The loads having maximum
demands of 35 MW, 20 MW, 15 MW and 18 MW are connected to the power
16 (a) plant. The capacity of the plant is 90 MW and annual load factor is 0.53. L5 CO5
Calculate the average load on power plant, energy supplied per year, demand
factor and diversity factor.
(or)
A hydro power plant is to be used as peak load plant at an annual load
factor of 30%. The electrical energy obtained during the year is 750 × 105
16 (b) L5 CO5
kWh. Determine the maximum demand. If the plant capacity factor is
24% find reserve capacity of the plant.

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Faculty In-charge Academic Coordinator Head of the Department IQAC Member

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Details of Course Outcomes

Tick the Weightage
Course
CO’s of marks
Outcome Description
covered in allotted to
Code
this QP each CO
CO1 Remember the site selection factor, applications and 8

components of power plants
CO2 Understand the draught system for power plants  12
CO3 Apply the modern Rankine cycle, FBC and modern  26
condenser in thermal power plant
CO4 Analyze the pollution control techniques for power plants  39
CO5 Evaluate the load factor, energy demand and efficiency  15
electric power plants

L1 - Remember, L2 - Understand, L3 – Apply, L4 - Analyze, L5 – Evaluate, L6 -

Knowledge Create
Level (KL) Form No.: AC26 Rev. No. 00 Effective Date: 22-02-
2018