POWER PLANT FAMILIARIZATION- I 2012-2013

(Power Plant Introduction & Safety, Generators & transformers)

1) Classify different types of excitation systems used in thermal power station. Briefly discuss about Brushless excitation system with neat sketch. 2) Explain Hydrogen cooling system and seal oil supply system in Turbo-alternator with neat schematic diagram. 3) Briefly describe the 6.6 KV Auxiliary supply system with neat diagram. 4) List down the different parts and auxiliaries of a Power Transformer and mention their functions. 5) Write down the working principle of turbo-generator with neat diagram. List down the different parts of a turbo-alternator. 6) Draw and explain generator capability curve. Also mention its significance. 7) State a simple technique to achieve a target of Zero Accident. 8) Describe the constructional details of a squirrel cage induction motor with a neat diagram. 9) Write down the working principle of Buchholz relay used in transformers with neat diagram. 10) Draw a basic layout of HVDC transmission system. List down its various components. 11) Explain the working principle of Electrostatic Precipitator. 12) List down the name of different Cooling systems used in transformers. 13) Discuss about DC supply system used in thermal power plants. 14) Briefly discuss about Automatic Voltage Regulator (AVR) used in excitation system of a turbo-alternator. 15) What are the different methods of speed control of a slip-ring induction motor? 16) Define accident within the meaning of Factories Acts & Rules. 17) Define : a)RRRV b)All day efficiency c)Creep age distance d)Transformation ratio of IM

POWER PLANT FAMILIARIZATION- I 2011-2012

(Power Plant Introduction & Safety, Generators & transformers)

1) What is the different Bus Bar arrangements used in power station? Which is the most commonly used bus bar arrangement in power stations EHV System switchyard and why? Explain with schematic diagram. 2) List out any 10 Dos/Donts for optimization of auxiliary power consumption in thermal power station. 3) Explain about from coal to generation of electricity with the help of neat and labeled sketch indicating major components/systems. 4) Draw and explain the schematic diagram of SWCS and SOS in turbo-generator. 5) What are the different types of excitation systems used in thermal power station? Explain about SES with the help of neat diagram.

6) State and explain the criteria for site selection of a TPS. 7) a) Draw a labeled air, flue gas and water path b) With the help of T-S diagram, explain rankine cycle and describe its various processes. 8) Explain about: a) Selection of switchgear and classification b) Ultimate and Proximate Analysis c) Classification fire and types of fire extinguisher.

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What do you mean by PTW? Why it is recommended to take PTW before ant maintenance work. In thermal power station, most of the motors used are squirrel cage induction motors. Why? What are the advantages of HVDC transmission system over AC transmission system? Briefly explain the working principle of Electrostatic precipitator and draw the location of ESP in a TPS in single line diagram. What are the merits of SF6 gas circuit breakers and where are they used in TPS? Write the specification of generator transformer. (250MVA) What are the factors which affect the optimization of auxiliary power consumption in thermal power station? Define: a) WT b) CVT c) CTC d) Short Circuit ratio