2026 question paper
Power Plant Engineering
27 questions
Q.1(a). Gas turbine power plants are best suited for (i) Baseload power supply (ii) Peaking power and emergency backup (iii) Hydroelectric support (iv) Long-term continuous operation20262m
Module 3: Gas Turbine and Combined Cycle Power Plants
View this question on its own page →Gas turbine power plants are best suited for
(i) Baseload power supply
(ii) Peaking power and emergency backup
(iii) Hydroelectric support
(iv) Long-term continuous operation
Q.1(b). How gas turbine power plants are generally classified? (i) Open cycle and closed cycle (ii) Horizontal and vertical (iii) Steam injected and dry type (iv) Simple and compound20262m
Module 3: Gas Turbine and Combined Cycle Power Plants
View this question on its own page →How gas turbine power plants are generally classified?
(i) Open cycle and closed cycle
(ii) Horizontal and vertical
(iii) Steam injected and dry type
(iv) Simple and compound
Q.1(c). Which component compresses air before combustion in a gas turbine power plant? (i) Compressor (ii) Turbine (iii) Generator (iv) Condenser20262m
Module 3: Gas Turbine and Combined Cycle Power Plants
View this question on its own page →Which component compresses air before combustion in a gas turbine power plant?
(i) Compressor
(ii) Turbine
(iii) Generator
(iv) Condenser
Q.1(d). In a combined cycle power plant, the waste heat from the gas turbine is used to produce (i) Compressed air (ii) Cooling water (iii) Steam (iv) Coal gas20262m
Module 3: Gas Turbine and Combined Cycle Power Plants
View this question on its own page →In a combined cycle power plant, the waste heat from the gas turbine is used to produce
(i) Compressed air
(ii) Cooling water
(iii) Steam
(iv) Coal gas
Q.1(e). What is a major economic disadvantage of nuclear power plants? (i) Short plant life (ii) High initial capital cost and long payback period (iii) High fuel cost (iv) High maintenance frequency20262m
Module 6: Economic and Environmental Issues
View this question on its own page →What is a major economic disadvantage of nuclear power plants?
(i) Short plant life
(ii) High initial capital cost and long payback period
(iii) High fuel cost
(iv) High maintenance frequency
Q.1(f). Nuclear waste disposal mainly requires (i) Open land dumping (ii) Surface water disposal (iii) Atmospheric release (iv) Long term safe storage and isolation20262m
Module 6: Economic and Environmental Issues
View this question on its own page →Nuclear waste disposal mainly requires
(i) Open land dumping
(ii) Surface water disposal
(iii) Atmospheric release
(iv) Long term safe storage and isolation
Q.1(g). Which type of hydroelectric power plant stores water in a reservoir? (i) Tidal plant (ii) Run-of-river plant (iii) Geothermal plant (iv) Storage plant20262m
Module 5: Renewable Energy Power Plants
View this question on its own page →Which type of hydroelectric power plant stores water in a reservoir?
(i) Tidal plant
(ii) Run-of-river plant
(iii) Geothermal plant
(iv) Storage plant
Q.1(h). Energy obtained from the Earth's internal heat is known as (i) Geothermal energy (ii) Wind energy (iii) Solar energy (iv) Tidal energy20262m
Module 5: Renewable Energy Power Plants
View this question on its own page →Energy obtained from the Earth's internal heat is known as
(i) Geothermal energy
(ii) Wind energy
(iii) Solar energy
(iv) Tidal energy
Q.1(i). Which parameter represents the ratio of average load to maximum demand? (i) Capacity Factor (ii) Demand Factor (iii) Load Factor (iv) Diversity Factor20262m
Module 6: Economic and Environmental Issues
View this question on its own page →Which parameter represents the ratio of average load to maximum demand?
(i) Capacity Factor
(ii) Demand Factor
(iii) Load Factor
(iv) Diversity Factor
Q.1(j). The electricity price charged to consumers is known as (i) Capacity Factor (ii) Power Tariff (iii) Demand Curve (iv) Load Factor20262m
Module 6: Economic and Environmental Issues
View this question on its own page →The electricity price charged to consumers is known as
(i) Capacity Factor
(ii) Power Tariff
(iii) Demand Curve
(iv) Load Factor
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Q.2(a). Classify the power plant based on energy sources.20267m
Module 1: Power Plants Types and Classification
View this question on its own page →Classify the power plant based on energy sources.
Q.2(b). Discuss the factors to be considered for the selection of a site for setting up a steam power plant.20267m
Module 2: Coal Based Thermal Power Plants
View this question on its own page →Discuss the factors to be considered for the selection of a site for setting up a steam power plant.
Q.3(a). Explain about fuel handling system in coal based thermal power plant with a neat sketch.20267m
Module 2: Coal Based Thermal Power Plants
View this question on its own page →Explain about fuel handling system in coal based thermal power plant with a neat sketch.
Q.3(b). Explain any one of the draught system with a neat sketch.20267m
Module 2: Coal Based Thermal Power Plants
View this question on its own page →Explain any one of the draught system with a neat sketch.
Q.4(a). Draw the line diagram of Brayton cycle, show cycle on P-diagram and derive expression for efficiency of Brayton cycle.20267m
Module 3: Gas Turbine and Combined Cycle Power Plants
View this question on its own page →Draw the line diagram of Brayton cycle, show cycle on P-diagram and derive expression for efficiency of Brayton cycle.
Q.5(a). Explain the working of gas turbine cycle with inter cooling.20267m
Module 3: Gas Turbine and Combined Cycle Power Plants
View this question on its own page →Explain the working of gas turbine cycle with inter cooling.
Q.5(b). Draw and Explain the construction and working principle of Open cycle gas turbine power plant?20267m
Module 3: Gas Turbine and Combined Cycle Power Plants
View this question on its own page →Draw and Explain the construction and working principle of Open cycle gas turbine power plant?
Q.6(a). Discuss the working principle and application MHD converter with neat sketch.20267m
Module 5: Renewable Energy Power Plants
View this question on its own page →Discuss the working principle and application MHD converter with neat sketch.
Q.6(b). What is meant by uranium enrichened? Describe some methods of Uranium enrichment.20267m
Module 4: Nuclear Power Plants
View this question on its own page →What is meant by uranium enrichened? Describe some methods of Uranium enrichment.
Q.7(a). Explain the working principle of a hydroelectric power plant with a neat labeled diagram. Describe the function of its main components.20267m
Module 5: Renewable Energy Power Plants
View this question on its own page →Explain the working principle of a hydroelectric power plant with a neat labeled diagram. Describe the function of its main components.
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Q.7(b). Explain the methods of rainfall measurement and runoff measurement. Discuss their significance in estimating stream flow.20267m
Module 5: Renewable Energy Power Plants
View this question on its own page →Explain the methods of rainfall measurement and runoff measurement. Discuss their significance in estimating stream flow.
Q.8(a). Discuss the different types of power tariffs and explain the factors affecting electricity tariff.20267m
Module 6: Economic and Environmental Issues
View this question on its own page →Discuss the different types of power tariffs and explain the factors affecting electricity tariff.
Q.8(b). Explain the pollution control technologies used in coal-based power plants to reduce air pollution.20267m
Module 6: Economic and Environmental Issues
View this question on its own page →Explain the pollution control technologies used in coal-based power plants to reduce air pollution.
Q.9(a). Write short note on: Ash handling system20267m
Module 2: Coal Based Thermal Power Plants
View this question on its own page →Write short note on: Ash handling system
Q.9(b). Write short note on: Biogas Power System20267m
Module 5: Renewable Energy Power Plants
View this question on its own page →Write short note on: Biogas Power System
Q.9(c). Write short note on: CANDU reactor20267m
Module 4: Nuclear Power Plants
View this question on its own page →Write short note on: CANDU reactor
Q.9(d). Write short note on: Fuel Cell Power System20267m
Module 5: Renewable Energy Power Plants
View this question on its own page →Write short note on: Fuel Cell Power System
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