L-4IT-2/ME Date: 16/03/2019

BANGLADESH UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, DHAKA

L-4/T -2 B. Sc. Engineering Examinations 2017-201 8
Sub: ME 419 (Power Plant Engineering)
Full Marks: 2 I0 Time: 3 Hours
USE SEPARATE SCRIPTS FOR EACH SECTION
The figures in the margin indicate full marks.
SECTION-A

There are FOUR questions in this section. Answer any THREE.

Necessary charts and graphs are provided. Assume reasonable values for missing data, if any.
Symbols and abbreviations have their usual meanings.

I. (a) Explain the terms - load factor, use factor, capacity factor, diversity factor, and reserve

capacity. Also state their effects on the generation cost of electricity. (10)
(b) What is meant by LCGE? Elaborate how it is determined along with its merits and

limitations. (10)
(c) (i) A power plant has an installed capacity of35 MW, reserve over peak 3 MW, hours out
of service per year 410, and a load factor of 0.48. Find the capacity and use factors of the

power plant. (6)

(ii) A 60 MW thermal power plant has an annual load factor of 50%. The maximum
demand on the plant is 50 MW. The loads having maximum demands of 25 MW, 20
MW, 8 MW, and 5 MW are connected to the power station. Determine: average load on

power station, energy generated pcr year, and diversity factor. (9)

2. (a) What are the types of coal analysis? What are the important coal and ash properties

relevant to steam generators? What are their effects on the performance of steam generators? (10)
(b) Using h-s diagrams, describe the effects (both individually and combined) of inlet steam

conditions (temperature and pressure) upon available energy. (10)

(c) Compare the merits and demerits of circulating FBC and PF furnaces. Also discuss their

suitability of use in USC steam generators. (15)

3. (a) What are the functions of a condenser in a steam power plant? Draw the schematic of a
condenser and explain the importance of tube arrangement in the condenser shell as well as

the air suction zone. (10)

(b) Why are FWH used in a TPP? Where on a TPP are LP and HP heaters located? Explain

the factors that need be considered to design an open FWH. (10)

(c) Design a condenser that would handle 2 xl06 tbm/h of 92.6 percent quality steam at J
psia. Consider a two- pass surface condenser with 45 ft long 3/4-in J 8 BWG type 70-30 Cu-
Ni tubes. Cooling water enters the tubes at 70°F and 7.5 [lIs. Use a suitable TTD. What may

happen when the cooling water inlet temperature is changed from 70°F to 60°F? (15)
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4. (a) Discuss, using suitable graphs, the effects of pressure ratio and TIT on the performance of

simple cycle gas turbine power plants. State also the effects of water injection. (10)
(b) Discuss, with appropriate diagrams, pre-and post-combustion carbon capture methods. (10)
(c) Draw the schematic of STAG, CCPP and IGCC and compare their relative advantages

and disadvantages. (15)

SECTION -B

There are FOUR questions in this Section. Answer any THREE.

5. (a) What is PSMP-2016? Briefly discuss its view points along with respective targets in

context to present power scenario in Bangladesh. (15)

(b) Briefly describe Hydraulic Turbine Digital Speed Governing System. (15)
(c) Write a short note on "Surge Tank" of hydro power station. (5)

6. (a) Write short notes on "Mass defect" and "Binding energy". Also correlate them in context

to nuclear reactions. (10)

(b) What do you understand by "Nuclear Chain Reaction"? Briefly describe the factors that

affect the sustainability of nuclear chain reaction. (10)

(c) Write short notes on: (15)
(i) Moderator (ii) Reactor Cooling (iii) Fast Breeder Reactor

7. (a) With neat sketch, briefly describe the working principle of"CANDU" reactor. (15)
(b) Describe Uranium Enrichment and Fuel Fabrication processes from "Yellow Cake". (10)
(c) Briefly summarize the important features of thermal fission reactor currently undergoing

construction at Rooppur Nuclear Power plant, Bangladesh. (10)

8. (a) Describe the fuel handling system ofHFO based engine power plant. (10)
(b) Briefly describe different types of engine cooling systems employed in engine based

power plants. (10)

(c) Mention important considerations for exhaust system of engine based power plants. (8)
(d) Write a short note on "CHPC". (7)
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0.15 45.453 0.01602 2004.7 2004.7 13.50 1067.9 1081.4 0.0271 2.1140 2.1411
0.20 53.160 0.01603 1526.3 1526,3 21.22 1063:5 1084.7 0.0422 2.0738 2.1160
0.30 64.484 0.01604 1039.7 1039.7 32.54 1057.1 1089.7 0.0641 2.0168 2.0809
0.40 72.869 0.01606 792.0 792.1 40.92 1052.4 1093.3 0.0799 1.9762 2.0562
0.5 79.586 0.01607 641.5 641.5 47.62 1048.6 1096.3 0.0925 1.9446 2.0370
0.6 85.218 0.01609 540.0 540.1 53.25 1045.S 1098.7 0.1028 1.9186 2.02J5
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0.8 94.38 -0.01611 411.67 411.69 62.39 1040:3 1102.6 0.1117 1.8775 1.9970
0.9 98.24 0.01612 368.41 368.43 66.24 1038.1 1104.3 0.1264 1.8606 . 1.9870
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240.0 397.39 0.01860 1.89909 1.91769 372.3 828.4 1200.6 0:5634 0.9665 1.5299
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290.0 414.25 0.01885 1.57597 1.59482 390.6 . ~12.0 1202.6 0.5844 0.9291 1.5135
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L-4/T -2/ME Date: 16/0112016
BANGLADESH UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, DHAKA
L-4/T-2 B. Sc. Engineering Examinations 2013-2014

Sub : ME 403 (Power Plant Engineering)

Full Marks : 210 Time: 3 Hours
The figures in the margin indicate full marks.
USE SEP ARA TE SCRIPTS FOR EACH SECTION

SECTION-A
There are FOUR questions in this Section. Answer any THREE.
Stearn Tables are supplied. Assume reasonable values fro missing data, if any.

1. (a) Discuss the current status and future of coal, oil, gas, and nuclear as energy sources in

the world. Your answer should also highlight the energy scenario in Bangladesh. (20)
(b) What are the parameters to be considered in choosing a site for a hydro-electric power

plant? Discuss and compare a hydro-electric plant with other renewable energy sources. (15)

2. (a) Explain the load curve and the load duration curve in a power system. What are their

usages? (10)
(b) Explain different types of electrical tariff methods. (10)
(c) The maximum load on a thermal power plant of 60 MW capacity is 50 MW at an
annual load factor of 0.50. The loads having maximum demands of 25 MW, 20 MW,
8 MW, and 5 MW are connected to the power station. Determine : (i) average load on

power station, (ii) energy generated per year, (iii) demand factor, and (iv) diversity factor. (10)
(d) What is diversity factor? What happens to the load factor of a power system if the

diversity factor changes? (5)

3. (a) What are the advantages of fluidised bed combustion (FBC)? Explain with a neat

sketch the operation of a circulating fluidised bed boiler. (15)

(b) Discuss in detail, with a block diagram, the layout of an IGCC power plant. (15)
(c) Write short notes on staging of stearn turbines. (5)

4. (a) Why are condensers used in a stearn power plant? Briefly describe the operation of a

surface condenser with a neat sketch. (10)

(b) A condenser for a stearn power plant receives 185 tons per hour of stearn at 40°C,

92% quality. Cooling water enters at 33°C and leaves at 37°C. The condensate leaves at

39°C. The pressure in the condenses is 0.077 bar. (20)

Find, (i) the cooling water flow required in m3 Is, and (ii) the condenser efficiency.
(c) What is a deaerator heater? Why is it located at a sufficient height above the boiler

feed pump? (5)

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SECTION -B
There are FOUR questions in this Section. Answer any THREE.

5. (a) Make brief comparisons between: (10)

(i) gas turbine and steam turbine
(ii) gas turbine and piston engines.

(b) Explain the working principle and the effects of regeneration on gas turbines. (10)
(c) Draw a schematic diagram of a practical ICRHR cycle and present a typical

performance map (11 vs specific work). (15)

6. (a) Make brief comparisons between: (10)

(i) S1 engines and CI engines for power generation applications
(ii) turbo-charging and supercharging of CI engines.
(b) With schematic diagrams, explain the working principle of a CI engine turbocharger

with intercooler, and waste-gate. (10)

(c) Make brief comparisons between 3 types of gas engines used in power generation. (15)

7. (a) Make brief comparison between: (10)

(i) U-235 and U-238
(ii) Nuclear fission and fusion

(b) With schematic diagrams, explain the essential features of thermal fission reactors. (10)
(c) Write short notes on (15)
(i) PWR reactor
(ii) BWR reactor
(iii) CANDU reactor

8. (a) Make brief comparisons between: (10)

(i) Co-generation and regeneration
(ii) Brayton cycle and combined cycle.
(b) Write a short note on nuclear power by mentioning favourable and unfabourable

drives for it. (10)

(c) Make a thermodynamic analysis of a gas turbine combined cycle, Briefly present

energy flow diagram and performance parameters of such system. (15)

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L-4/T -2/ME Date: 16/0112016
BANGLADESH UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, DHAKA
L-4/T-2 B. Sc. Engineering Examinations 2013-2014

Sub : ME 403 (Power Plant Engineering)

Full Marks : 210 Time: 3 Hours
The figures in the margin indicate full marks.
USE SEP ARA TE SCRIPTS FOR EACH SECTION

SECTION-A
There are FOUR questions in this Section. Answer any THREE.
Stearn Tables are supplied. Assume reasonable values fro missing data, if any.

1. (a) Discuss the current status and future of coal, oil, gas, and nuclear as energy sources in

the world. Your answer should also highlight the energy scenario in Bangladesh. (20)
(b) What are the parameters to be considered in choosing a site for a hydro-electric power

plant? Discuss and compare a hydro-electric plant with other renewable energy sources. (15)

2. (a) Explain the load curve and the load duration curve in a power system. What are their

usages? (10)
(b) Explain different types of electrical tariff methods. (10)
(c) The maximum load on a thermal power plant of 60 MW capacity is 50 MW at an
annual load factor of 0.50. The loads having maximum demands of 25 MW, 20 MW,
8 MW, and 5 MW are connected to the power station. Determine : (i) average load on

power station, (ii) energy generated per year, (iii) demand factor, and (iv) diversity factor. (10)
(d) What is diversity factor? What happens to the load factor of a power system if the

diversity factor changes? (5)

3. (a) What are the advantages of fluidised bed combustion (FBC)? Explain with a neat

sketch the operation of a circulating fluidised bed boiler. (15)

(b) Discuss in detail, with a block diagram, the layout of an IGCC power plant. (15)
(c) Write short notes on staging of stearn turbines. (5)

4. (a) Why are condensers used in a stearn power plant? Briefly describe the operation of a

surface condenser with a neat sketch. (10)

(b) A condenser for a stearn power plant receives 185 tons per hour of stearn at 40°C,

92% quality. Cooling water enters at 33°C and leaves at 37°C. The condensate leaves at

39°C. The pressure in the condenses is 0.077 bar. (20)

Find, (i) the cooling water flow required in m3 Is, and (ii) the condenser efficiency.
(c) What is a deaerator heater? Why is it located at a sufficient height above the boiler

feed pump? (5)

Contd P/2
 =2=

ME 403
SECTION -B
There are FOUR questions in this Section. Answer any THREE.

5. (a) Make brief comparisons between: (10)

(i) gas turbine and steam turbine
(ii) gas turbine and piston engines.

(b) Explain the working principle and the effects of regeneration on gas turbines. (10)
(c) Draw a schematic diagram of a practical ICRHR cycle and present a typical

performance map (11 vs specific work). (15)

6. (a) Make brief comparisons between: (10)

(i) S1 engines and CI engines for power generation applications
(ii) turbo-charging and supercharging of CI engines.
(b) With schematic diagrams, explain the working principle of a CI engine turbocharger

with intercooler, and waste-gate. (10)

(c) Make brief comparisons between 3 types of gas engines used in power generation. (15)

7. (a) Make brief comparison between: (10)

(i) U-235 and U-238
(ii) Nuclear fission and fusion

(b) With schematic diagrams, explain the essential features of thermal fission reactors. (10)
(c) Write short notes on (15)
(i) PWR reactor
(ii) BWR reactor
(iii) CANDU reactor

8. (a) Make brief comparisons between: (10)

(i) Co-generation and regeneration
(ii) Brayton cycle and combined cycle.
(b) Write a short note on nuclear power by mentioning favourable and unfabourable

drives for it. (10)

(c) Make a thermodynamic analysis of a gas turbine combined cycle, Briefly present

energy flow diagram and performance parameters of such system. (15)

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