JAY SHRIRAM GROUP OF INSTITUTIONS AC-13

REV 1

AVINASHIPALAYAM, TIRUPUR - 638 660

9.00AM TO 10.30AM & 1Hrs

Date of exam: Time & duration of exam:
30 min
Mechanical
Branch: Year & Sem. IV & VII SEM Max. marks: 50
engineering
Subject code: ME6701 Subject Name: Power Plant Engineering
Part A (2 x 5 = 10 marks)
Answer All Questions
1. What are the Element of Hydel Power Plant?
2. Write the Advantages of Hydro-electric power plants?
3. Define Governing Mechanism?
4. What is a fuel cell?
5. What is geothermal energy?
6. What is a solar cell?
7. Discuss the essential factor which should be considered while selecting a site for a hydro
electric power plant.
8. What are the main parts of pelton wheel?
9. What is surge tank?
10. What are the advantages and limitations of tidal power plant?
Part B (3x10=30)
Answer all questions.
11. (i)With a neat sketch explain in detail the construction and working principle of Hydro electric
power plant.
11. (ii)Compare Kaplan turbine and Francis turbine.
12. Explain with a neat diagram of wind electric generating power plant.
13. Explain the construction and working of Geo thermal power plant.

Staff In charge HOD

 JAY SHRIRAM GROUP OF INSTITUTIONS AC-13
REV 1
AVINASHIPALAYAM, TIRUPUR - 638 660

9.00AM TO 10.30AM & 1Hrs

Date of exam: Time & duration of exam:
30 min

Mechanical Max. marks: 50

Branch: Year & Sem. Max. marks: 25
engineering
Subject code: ME6701 Subject Name: Power Plant Engineering

Part A (2 x 5 = 10 marks)
Answer All Questions
1. What are the applications of geothermal energy?
2. What are the important criteria while selecting the geothermal energy?
3. Explain the concept of biogas technology?
4. Point out the applications of SPV?
5. Explain how a fuel cell works?
6. Name some typical components of a wind mill.
7. Explain what is a FCEV?
8. What are the components of tidal power plant?
9. Name the methods by which water heads are measured for a layout of Hydel power plants.
10. Give the significance of solar thermal energy.
Part B (3x10=30)
Answer all questions.
11. Sketch the layout of hydroelectric power plant and explain the functions of each component in
it. List out the advantages and limitations of this plant.
12. (i)Explain with a neat diagram of wind electric generating power plant.
(ii)Write notes on solar thermal power plant.
13. Explain the method of power generation using Biogas.

Staff In charge HOD