POWER PLANT ENGINEERING: COAL-FIRED THERMAL POWER PLANT

QUIZ NO. 4
BSME V-1

Name: ________________________________________________ Score: ____________________

I. Encircle the best answer
1. A simultaneous generation of electricity and steam (or heat) in a single power plant.
A. Gas Turbine C. Steam Turbine
B. Waste Heat Recovery D. Cogeneration
2. A heat transfer device that reduces a thermohydraulic fluid from its vapor phase to its liquid phase such as in vapor
compression refrigeration plant or in a condensing steam power plant.
A. Flash Vessel C. Cooling Tower
B. Condenser D. Steam Separator
3. When the number of reheat stages in a reheat cycle is increased, the average temperature ____________.
A. increases C. decreases
B. is constant D. is zero
4. When the boiler pressure increases or when the exhaust pressure decreases, the amount of moisture __________.
A. increases C. decreases
B. is constant D. is zero
5. The process in which heat energy is transferred to a thermal energy storage device is known as:
A. Adiabatic C. Regeneration
B. Intercooling D. Isentropic
6. When droplets of water are carried by steam in the boiler.
A. Priming C. Foaming
B. Carryover D. Embrittlement
7. What cycle is used in vapor cycle of steam power plant?
A. Brayton Cycle C. Diesel Cycle
B. Ericsson Cycle D. Rankine Cycle
8. Which of the following is necessary to generate steam in a boiler?
A. A container C. Heat
B. Water D. All of the above
9. It is the part of the boiler with water on one side and heat on the other side.
A. furnace volume C. fire side
B. heating surface D. water side
10. A ___________ boiler has heat and gases of combustion that pass-through tubes surrounded by water.
A. fire tube C. cast iron sectional
B. water tube D. straight-tube
11. A ___________ boiler has water in the tubes and heat gases of combustion passing around the tubes.
A. fire tube C. cast iron sectional
B. water tube D. straight-tube
12. Which of the following are used in boilers to direct the gases of combustion over the boiler heating surface?
A. Combustion Control C. Baffles
B. Fire Tubes D. Zone Controls
13. The function of steam boiler is to ______________.
A. produce condensate C. create heat
B. produce steam D. burn fuel
14. The ASME code states that boilers with over ________ square feet heating surface must have two or more safety
valve.
A. 200 C. 300
B. 400 D. 500
15. It is a machine which originates mechanical motion using some of natural force.
A. Steam Engine C. Both A and B
B. Steam Turbine D. None of the above
C.
II. Identification. Choose and write only the letter of the correct answer on the choices given below.

A. Air Preheater G. Economizer L. Gage Glass

B. Baffles H. Feed Water Heater M. Pressure Gage
C. Blowdown Valve I. Feed Water Pump N. Safety Valve
D. Breeching J. Furnace O. Soot Blower
E. Burner K. Fusible Plug P. Temperature Gage
F. Draft Fans Q. Water Walls
 1. A device that indicates the temperature of the steam in the boiler.
2. A device that encloses the combustion equipment so that the heat generated will be utilized effectively.
3. A device used to supply air needed for the combustion and create the draft required for the flow of gases in the
boiler.
4. A device which uses steam or compressed air to remove the soot that has accumulated in the boiler tubes and
drums.
5. A device that indicates the water level existing in the boiler.
6. A duct that connects the boiler and chimney
7. A device that indicates the pressure of the steam in the boiler.
8. A heat exchanger which utilizes the heat of the flue gas to preheat the air needed for combustion.
9. A valve through which the impurities that settle in the mud drum are removed.
10. A preheating device which utilizes steam mixed and the feed water.
11. A device used to deliver water into the boiler.
12. A safety device which automatically releases the steam in case of over-pressure.
13. A combustion equipment for firing liquid and gaseous fuels
14. A device that direct the flow of the hot gases to effect efficient heat transfer between the hot gases and the heated
water.
15. A feed water preheating device which utilizes the heat of the flue gas.

III. Problem Solving. Encircle the letter of the correct answer. (7 pts each)
NOTE: SOLUTION IS NOT REQUIRED BUT STRICTLY NO ERASURES.

A coal undergoes a test and found out that it contains all elements and the following is the ultimate analysis by weight:
O 2=10 % N 2=1.5 % Moisture=5 %
H 2=4 % S=3 % Ash=11.5 %
This coal was being used in a fire-tube boiler having a 150 percent rating and heating surface of 150 m 2. The forced draft
kg
fan produces 3500 air and requires 20% excess rating. The boiler auxiliaries consume 300 KW. The steam generated is
hr
at 30 Mpa and 600℃ and the feedwater temperature is 50℃. The actual turbine and pump work are 700 KW and 50 KW
respectively. Steam Engine has indicated power of 750 kW and friction power of 200 kW.

Steam Properties:
kJ kJ
At 30 MPa & 600℃: h=3443.9 , s=6.2331
kg kg−K
kJ kJ kJ kJ
At 50℃: h f =209.33 , hg =2592.1 , sf =0.7038 , s g =8.0763
kg kg kg−K kg−K
3
m
v f =0.0010121 , P sat =0.012349 MPa
kg

Calculate the following:

1. Find the Heat Supplied, Q s . 6. Find the Boiler Efficiency

2. Find the Rated Bo. HP. 7. Find the Net Boiler Efficiency

3. Find the Developed Bo. HP 8. Find the Turbine Efficiency

4. Find the Rate of Steam Evaporated 9. Find the Generator Efficiency

5. Find the Equivalent Evaporation 10. Find the Plant Cycle Efficiency
 POWER PLANT ENGINEERING: COAL-FIRED THERMAL POWER PLANT
QUIZ NO. 4
BSME V-1

KEY TO CORRECTION
I. Encircle the best answer
1. A simultaneous generation of electricity and steam (or heat) in a single power plant.
A. Gas Turbine C. Steam Turbine
B. Waste Heat Recovery D. Cogeneration
2. A heat transfer device that reduces a thermohydraulic fluid from its vapor phase to its liquid phase such as in vapor
compression refrigeration plant or in a condensing steam power plant.
A. Flash Vessel C. Cooling Tower
B. Condenser D. Steam Separator
3. When the number of reheat stages in a reheat cycle is increased, the average temperature ____________.
A. increases C. decreases
B. is constant D. is zero
4. When the boiler pressure increases or when the exhaust pressure decreases, the amount of moisture __________.
A. increases C. decreases
B. is constant D. is zero
5. The process in which heat energy is transferred to a thermal energy storage device is known as:
A. Adiabatic C. Regeneration
B. Intercooling D. Isentropic
6. When droplets of water are carried by steam in the boiler.
A. Priming C. Foaming
B. Carryover D. Embrittlement
7. What cycle is used in vapor cycle of steam power plant?
A. Brayton Cycle C. Diesel Cycle
B. Ericsson Cycle D. Rankine Cycle
8. Which of the following is necessary to generate steam in a boiler?
A. A container C. Heat
B. Water D. All of the above
9. It is the part of the boiler with water on one side and heat on the other side.
A. furnace volume C. fire side
B. heating surface D. water side
10. A ___________ boiler has heat and gases of combustion that pass-through tubes surrounded by water.
A. fire tube C. cast iron sectional
B. water tube D. straight-tube
11. A ___________ boiler has water in the tubes and heat gases of combustion passing around the tubes.
A. fire tube C. cast iron sectional
B. water tube D. straight-tube
12. Which of the following are used in boilers to direct the gases of combustion over the boiler heating surface?
A. Combustion Control C. Baffles
B. Fire Tubes D. Zone Controls
13. The function of steam boiler is to ______________.
A. produce condensate C. create heat
B. produce steam D. burn fuel
14. The ASME code states that boilers with over ________ square feet heating surface must have two or more safety
valve.
A. 200 C. 300
B. 400 D. 500
15. It is a machine which originates mechanical motion using some of natural force.
A. Steam Engine C. Both A and B
B. Steam Turbine D. None of the above

II. Identification. Choose and write only the letter of the correct answer on the choices given below.

A. Air Preheater G. Economizer L. Gage Glass

 B. Baffles H. Feed Water Heater M. Pressure Gage
C. Blowdown Valve I. Feed Water Pump N. Safety Valve
D. Breeching J. Furnace O. Soot Blower
E. Burner K. Fusible Plug P. Temperature Gage
F. Draft Fans Q. Water Walls

P 1. A device that indicates the temperature of the steam in the boiler.

J 2. A device that encloses the combustion equipment so that the heat generated will be utilized effectively.
F 3. A device used to supply air needed for the combustion and create the draft required for the flow of gases in the
boiler.
O 4. A device which uses steam or compressed air to remove the soot that has accumulated in the boiler tubes and
drums.
L 5. A device that indicates the water level existing in the boiler.
D 6. A duct that connects the boiler and chimney
M 7. A device that indicates the pressure of the steam in the boiler.
A 8. A heat exchanger which utilizes the heat of the flue gas to preheat the air needed for combustion.
C 9. A valve through which the impurities that settle in the mud drum are removed.
H 10. A preheating device which utilizes steam mixed and the feed water.
I 11. A device used to deliver water into the boiler.
N 12. A safety device which automatically releases the steam in case of over-pressure.
E 13. A combustion equipment for firing liquid and gaseous fuels
B 14. A device that direct the flow of the hot gases to effect efficient heat transfer between the hot gases and the
heated water.
G 15. A feed water preheating device which utilizes the heat of the flue gas.

III. Problem Solving. Encircle the letter of the correct answer. (7 pts each)

A coal undergoes a test and found out that it contains all elements and the following is the ultimate analysis by weight:
O 2=10 % N 2=1.5 % Moisture=5 %
H 2=4 % S=3 % Ash=11.5 %
This coal was being used in a fire-tube boiler having a 150 percent rating and heating surface of 150 m 2. The forced draft
kg
fan produces 3500 air and requires 20% excess rating. The boiler auxiliaries consume 300 KW. The steam generated is
hr
at 30 Mpa and 600℃ and the feedwater temperature is 50℃. The actual turbine and pump work are 700 KW and 50 KW
respectively. Steam Engine has indicated power of 750 kW and friction power of 200 kW.

Steam Properties:
kJ kJ
At 30 MPa & 600℃: h=3443.9 , s=6.2331
kg kg−K
kJ kJ kJ kJ
At 50℃: h f =209.33 , hg =2592.1 , sf =0.7038 , s g =8.0763
kg kg kg−K kg−K
3
m
v f =0.0010121 , P sat =0.012349 MPa
kg

Calculate the following:

1. Find the Heat Supplied, Q s . 6. Find the Boiler Efficiency

2. Find the Rated Bo. HP. 7. Find the Net Boiler Efficiency

3. Find the Developed Bo. HP 8. Find the Turbine Efficiency

4. Find the Rate of Steam Evaporated 9. Find the Mechanical Efficiency

5. Find the Equivalent Evaporation 10. Find the Plant Cycle Efficiency
SOLUTION:

HEAT SUPPLIED

%C=100 %−( 10+ 4+1.5+3+ 5+11.5 ) %=65 %

( AF ) =(11.5 ( 0.65) +34.5(0.04− 0.18 )+4.3 ( 0.03 )) ( 1.2)=10.2633 kgkg

a
air

fuel

kg air
3500
hr kg
mfuel = =341.02 fuel
kg hr
10.2633 air
kg fuel

0.1 KJ
(
Q h= 33820 ( 0.65 ) +144212 0.04− ( 8 ) )
+9304 ( 0.03 ) =26227.95
kg fuel

kgfuel kJ
341.02 x 26227.95
hr kg fuel
Qs =
sec kJ
3600 x 1000
hr MJ

Q s =2.48 MJ

RATED BO. HP

150
Rated Bo . HP= =136.36 HP
1.1

DEVELOPED BO. HP

Developed Bo . HP=136.36 HP x 150 %=204.55 HP

RATE OF STEAM EVAPORATED

h 4=209.33+ ( 0.0010121 ) ( 30−0.012349 )( 1000 ) =239.68

kJ
204.55 HP x 35322
hr −hp kg
msteam = =2063.36 steam
kJ hr
(3443.9−239.68)
kg steam

EQUIVALENT EVAPORATION

kJ
204.55 HP x 35322
hr−hp kgsteam
EE= =2929.32
kJ hr
(2257)
kgsteam

BOILER EFFICIENCY
 kJ
204.55 HP x 35322
hr−hp
e bo= =80.77 %
kg fuel kJ
341.02 x 26227.95
hr kgfuel

NET BOILER EFFICIENCY

kJ kJ sec
e bo .net =
( 204.55 HP x 35322
hr−hp )−( 300
sec
x 3600
hr )
=68 .70 %
kg fuel kJ
341.02 x 26227.95
hr kgfuel

TURBINE EFFICIENCY

kJ sec
7 00
x 3600
sec hr
et = =84.37 %
kJ kgsteam
( 3443.9−1996.38 ) x 2063.36
kg steam hr

MECHANICAL EFFICIENCY

750−200
e m= =73.33 %
750

PLANT CYCLE EFFICIENCY

700−50
e plant = =26.75 %
1000 kJ
( 2.48 MJ x
1 MJ )
−50