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University of Creative Technology, Chittagong (UCTC)

Department of Mechanical Engineering
B. Sc. Engineering Examination, Spring (Final)-2020
7th Semester
Course Title: Power Plant Engineering
Course Code: ME-4711

Time: 3 Hours Total Marks: 70

Instructions for the students: Answer five from the following questions. All the questions contain equal
marks. Assume reasonable data if any missing. Necessary charts may be supplied on request. Only use
of calculator is allowed for the purpose of calculation. Use of any electronic devices is strictly
prohibited in the exam hall.

1 Problem: A power station has a maximum demand of 100 MW and daily load 14
curve is defined as follows:
Time (hrs) 0-6 6-9 9-12 12-14 14-18 18-22 22-24
Load (MW) 30 50 90 80 80 100 40
i. Determine the load factors of power station and draw load curve.
ii. What is the load factor of standby equipment rated at 45 MW that takes
up all load in excess of 40 MW? Also calculate its use factor.

2 (a) A central power station has annual factors as follows: Load factor 65 %; capacity 10
factor 45 %; use factor 55%. Power station has a maximum demand of 25 MW.
Determine: (i) Annual energy production, (ii) Reserve over and above peak load,
(iii) Days per year not in service.
(b) Write the names of conventional and non-conventional sources of energy. Briefly 04
explain the types of Calorific value of fuel.
3 (a) Describe and draw schematic arrangement of various equipment in a steam power 07
station.
(b) Describe heat balance sheet with sample table. 07

4 (a) Write the process of starting procedure of diesel engine power plant. 04
(b) What factors should be considered during site selection of nuclear power plant? 06
(c) Describe the importance, function and properties of moderator in nuclear power 04
plant.

5 (a) Mention the main parts of a Nuclear reactor. Describe chain Reaction in a nuclear 07
power plant.
(b) Write the name of essential elements of hydroelectric power plant. 02
(c) Write down the advantages and disadvantages of hydroelectric power plant. 05