Code No: RR322201 Set No.

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III B.Tech Supplimentary Examinations, Aug/Sep 2008
POWER PLANT INSTRUMENTATION
(Instrumentation & Control Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. Explain the wind energy conversion system. [16]

2. Explain the Controllable parameters in nuclear power plant. [16]

3. Explain in detail the sources of error in electrodynamometer wattmeter and the

method of compensation. [16]

4. Why drum pressure is to be monitored? Explain the methods of drum pressure

measurement in detail. What factors govern the choice of pressure sensor? [16]

5. What is draft? Explain in detail the working of U tube draft gage? [16]

6. Explain in detail the working of Orsat flue-gas analyzer? [16]

7. What is the importance of instrumentation in turbine plant .Explain. [16]

8. Draw the schematic circuit diagram of a null balance pH meter and explain the
principle if operation. [16]

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Code No: RR322201 Set No. 2
III B.Tech Supplimentary Examinations, Aug/Sep 2008
POWER PLANT INSTRUMENTATION
(Instrumentation & Control Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. What is the basic principle involved Solar power generation. Explain in detail[16]

2. List the importance parameters that are to be monitored in tidal mill. [16]

3. (a) What is meant by transfer function of an instrument? Explain the principle

and operation of electrodynamometer ammeter with a neat diagram. How it
operates on A.C. and D.C.?
(b) A basic d’Arsonval movement with internal resistance of 100 Ω and full scale
current of 1mA is to be converted into a multirange ammeter with ranges 0-
10mA, 0-50mA, 0-100mA and 0-250mA. Design the multirange ammeter and
draw the circuit arrangement.
(c) What are the sources of error in measurement of current using moving iron
ammeter? How the errors can be compensated? [8+4+4]

4. Explain how the air flow rate is measured in a power plant with a relevant diagram.
[16]

5. Explain in detail with neat sketches pulverizer control system used in power plants?
[16]

6. Explain in detail with neat sketches main and reheat stream temperature control
system used in power plants? [16]

7. Mention the sources of vibration in a turbine . How the vibrations are measured
and controlled. [16]

8. Draw the schematic circuit diagram of a null balance pH meter and explain the
principle if operation. [16]

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Code No: RR322201 Set No. 3
III B.Tech Supplimentary Examinations, Aug/Sep 2008
POWER PLANT INSTRUMENTATION
(Instrumentation & Control Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. Explain the differences between conventional sources and Non-conventional sources

of energy. [16]

2. Explain the controllable parameters in tidal mill. [16]

3. Mention the types of frequency meters and explain the principle of operation of
electrical resonance type with a neat diagram. [16]

4. Explain in detail how driving pressure calculation is made in a down comer riser
system. [16]

5. Explain in detail the characteristics of fans used in power plants? [16]

6. What is the importance of chimney used in thermal power plants. Explain in detail.
[16]

7. What is pressure compounding , Explain how turbine speed is controlled by Pres-

sure compounding. [16]

8. Describe with a neat schematic, the principle and constructional details of thermal
conductivity type oxygen analyzer. [16]

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Code No: RR322201 Set No. 4
III B.Tech Supplimentary Examinations, Aug/Sep 2008
POWER PLANT INSTRUMENTATION
(Instrumentation & Control Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. Explain the differences between conventional sources and Non-conventional sources

of energy. [16]

2. Give a brief description of the boiler process with a neat diagram. [16]

3. (a) Explain the principle of a basic potentiometer used for the measurement of
DC voltage. What is meant by standardization?
(b) What are the two types of A.C. Potentiometer? Explain the theory and work-
ing of any one type with a neat diagram. [6+10]

4. Why steam generator outlet temperature is to be measured and controlled? Explain

in detail the choice of sensors and the method of measurement. [16]

5. Explain in detail with neat sketches control of main header pressure system used
in power plants? [16]

6. What is the importance of chimney used in thermal power plants. Explain in detail.
[16]

7. Write short notes on [4x4=16]

(a) Turbine gland performance

(b) Calorimetric tests on generator
(c) Centrifuging
(d) Hydrogen Purity Meter

8. List the different types of detectors used in chromatography. Explain the principle
of thermal conductivity type and thermionic emission type of detectors with a neat
schematic. [16]

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