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T.E. (Instrumentation) (Semester - VI) Examination, April - 2017

POWER PLANT INSTRUMENTATION & UNIT OPERATION
(Revised)
Sub. Code : 66893
Day and Date : Wednesday, 26 - 04 - 2017 Total Marks : 100
Time : 02.00 p.m. to 05.00 p.m.
Instructions : 1) All questions are compulsory.
2) Figure to the right indicates full marks.
3) Assume suitable data if necessary.

Q1) Attempt any two of the following : [16]

a) Explain in brief layout and energy conversion process of thermoelectric
power plant.
b) What is hydrology? Discuss site selection for hydropower plant.
c) Explain with neat diagram of geothermal power plant.

Q2) Attempt any two of the following : [16]

a) Explain in details power generation in nuclear power plant.

b) Differentiate between ID and FD fans.

c) Explain ash disposal system for thermal power plant.

Q3) Attempt any two of the following : [18]

a) Explain different techniques to reduce sound pollution.

b) Write a note on air pollution and its control method.

c) Explain wind and solar power plant.

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Q4) Attempt any two of the following : [16]

a) Explain meaning to unit operation and unit processes. Give examples.

b) Give the classification of evaporator. Discuss different methods of

feeding the multiple effect evaporators.

c) Using appropriate diagram illustrate the construction and working of

rotary drum dryer .

Q5) Attempt any two of the following : [16]

a) What is constant boiling mixture? Why is it difficult to separate using

simple distillation? Suggest a method for its separation.

b) Describe the types of packing used in packed tower for absorption.

c) Explain with neat sketch construction and working of mixer - settler

used in liquid - liquid extraction.

Q6) Attempt any two of the following : [18]

a) Explain with neat diagram of construction and working of agitated

tank crystallizer.

b) Write a note on saturation and super saturation.

c) Explain the typical drying rate - curve for constant drying conditions.

i) Plot of free moisture versus time.

ii) Rate of drying curve as a rate versus free moisture content.

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