Rajasthan Technical University 2009-4th Sem B.E Electrical Engineering : (- ) Generation of Electrical Power - Question Paper
Rajasthan tech. University(RTU)
B.Tech IV sem. back exam
2009
Generation of Electrical Power
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II B.E. (IV SEMESTER) (BACK)
(New Four Year Semester Scheme)
[Branch: Electrical Engineering]
Paper ID
GENERATION OF ELECTRICAL POWER
Time Allowed : Three Hours Maximum Marks 80
(1) No supplementary answer-book will be given to any candidate. Hence the candidates should write the answer precisely in die Main answer-book only.
(2) All the parts of one question should be answered at one place in the answer-book. One complete question should not be answered at different places in the answer-book.
Turn over
Attempt any five questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. (a) Draw a suitable diagram of Nuclear Power Plant
and explain each component in detail. 8
(b) Explain with neat sketches the Thermal Power Plant and describe the function of ecohomiser. 8
2. (a) Explain how electrical energy can be obtained by
wind energy. 6
(ib) Write a detail note on Geothermal energy with reference to India. 10
3. (a) Define the term tariff. Discuss different types of
tariff and their objectives. 8
(ib) Define diversity factor and load factor. Explain the effect of both on power plant economics. 8
4. Explain the following terms:
(i) Maximum demand
(ii) Utility factor
(iii) Demand factor
(iv) Load curve. 4,4,4,4
5. (a) What are the reasons of low power factor?
Describe the disadvantages of low power factor. 8
(b) Calculate most economical power factor when kW demand is constant. 8
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6. Make a detail comparison of thermal, hydcl, nuclear and gas power plants, mentioning advantages and disadvantages of each. 16
7. (a) What is depreciation? Name the various methods
of finding the depreciation charges with detail explanation of one. 8
(b) Explain why overall efficiency of thermal power plant is low. 8
8. Write short notes (any two):
(i) MHD power generation
(ii) Concept of co-generation
(Hi) Selection and location of power plants. 8,8
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