Pydah College of Engineering

PYDAH COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
(Approved by AICTE, New Delhi and Affiliated to JNTUK, Kakinada)

YANAM ROAD, PATAVALA KAKINADA, 533461, E.G.Dist,
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Course File Enclosures
Year /Sem: IV-I Name of the Subject: Power plant engineering
S.No Contents
1 Vision & Mission of College
2 Vision & Mission of Department
3 Course Objectives & Outcomes
4 Syllabus
5 Roll List
6 Class Time Tables
7 Subject Time Tables
8 Academic Callender
9 Lesson Plan
10 Lecture Notes
11 Question Bank
12 Assignment Questions
13 Mid Question Papers with Schema of Evaluation and Key
14 Previous University Question Papers
15 Previous Question Paper
16 Topics Beyond Syllabus
17 Internal Marks
18 Best and Worst Mid Answer Scripts
19 List of e-resources
20 Result Sheet published by university
21 Pass Percentage
22 Sample Assignment Sheet
23 Attainment Sheet
24 DVD with Video lectures, PPT etc.,
25 Course Completion Certificate
Pydah College of Engineering
Vision
 To equip the students to face both professional and technical competition across the globe with
complete confidence and the necessary skills.
Mission
 To impart value-based education by integrating holistic teaching and learning with innovative
practices.
 To make students compete in the changing global scenario to realize their dreams.
 To create a conducive environment for the students to acquire skills beyond the curriculum in
their interested areas.
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Vision
 To provide students with the information, abilities, morals, and empathy they need to overcome
obstacles in their personal and academic lives.
 To be a center of excellence in higher education with creative teaching, learning, and research
activities; to meet students' academic demands by offering high-quality instruction that will
enable them to become self-sufficient in the long run.
 To adopt a comprehensive strategy for the development of interpersonal and intrapersonal
abilities, which are necessary to establish a fruitful, intelligent and innovative civil society.
Mission
 To maximize human potential in order to take advantage of many future prospects.

 To give the students the opportunity to investigate the economic resources that is readily
available in their community for both employment and societal assistance.
 To improve the recently implemented teaching and learning process for staff, faculty, and
students.
 To help students become more autonomous and critical thinkers so they can overcome a variety
of obstacles.
 To produce and distribute knowledge via creative inquiry and multidisciplinary study in order to
build a meaningful society.
Course Objectives & Outcomes
Course Objectives:
1) To learn the working of different components of the steam power plant.
2) To learn the components of the diesel and gas power plants.
3) To learn the different elements in the hydroelectric and nuclear power plants.
4) To learn the basic concepts for power production in combined plants and usage of
different instrument to measure the operating parameters of the power plant.
5) To learn the concepts of power plant economics and pollution standards to be observed in
the power plants.
Course Outcomes: At the end of the course, student will be able to
CO1: Identify the different components of the steam power plant for power production.
CO2: Illustrate the component used in the diesel and gas power plant for power production
CO3: Understand how the power is produced by hydro-electric and nuclear power plants
CO4: Interpret the power production by combined power plants and operating principles of different
instruments used in power plants.
CO5: Analyze power plant economics and implementation of pollution standards and control of
pollution caused by the power plants.

SYLLABUS
UNIT – I
Introduction to the sources of energy – resources and development of power in India.
STEAM POWER PLANT: Plant layout, working of different circuits, fuel and handling equipments,
types of coals, coal handling, choice of handling equipment, coal storage, ash handling systems.
Combustion: properties of coal – overfeed and underfeed fuel beds, traveling grate stokers, spreader
stokers, retort stokers, pulverized fuel burning system and its components, combustion needs and
draught system, cyclone furnace, design and construction, dust collectors, cooling towers and heat
rejection, corrosion and feed water treatment.
UNIT – II
INTERNAL COMBUSTION AND GAS TURBINE POWER PLANTS: DIESEL POWER

PLANT: Plant layout with auxiliaries – fuel supply system, air starting equipment, super charging.
GAS TURBINE PLANT: Introduction – classification - construction – layout with auxiliaries,
combined cycle power plants and comparison.
UNIT – III
HYDRO ELECTRIC POWER PLANT: Water power – hydrological cycle / flow measurement –
drainage area characteristics – hydrographs – storage and pondage – classification of dams and spill
ways.
HYDRO PROJECTS AND PLANT: Classification – plant operation and pumped storage plants.
NUCLEAR POWER STATION: Nuclear fuel – breeding and fertile materials – nuclear reactor –
reactor operation.
TYPES OF REACTORS: Pressurized water reactor, boiling water reactor, sodium-graphite reactor,
fast breeder reactor, radiation hazards and shielding – radioactive waste disposal.
UNIT – IV
COMBINED OPERATIONS OF DIFFERENT POWER PLANTS: Introduction, advantages of

combined working, load division between power stations, storage type hydro-electric plant in
combination with steam plant, run-of-river plant in combination with steam plant, pump storage plant
in combination with steam or nuclear power plant, co-ordination of hydro-electric and gas turbine
stations,
POWER PLANT INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL: Importance of measurement and

instrumentation in power plant, measurement of water purity, gas analysis, O2 and CO2
measurements, measurement of smoke and dust, measurement of moisture in carbon dioxide circuit,
nuclear measurements.
UNIT – V
POWER PLANT ECONOMICS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS: Capital cost,

investment of fixed charges, operating costs, general arrangement of power distribution, load curves,
load duration curve, definitions of connected load, maximum demand, demand factor, average load,
load factor, diversity factor – related exercises. effluents from power plants and Impact on
environment – pollutants and pollution standards – methods of pollution control.
Text Books:
1. A course in Power Plant Engineering - Arora and Domkundwar/Dhanpatrai & Co.
2. Power Plant Engineering - P.C. Sharma / S.K. Kataria Pub
References:
1. Power Plant Engineering - P.K. Nag/ II Edition /TMH.
2. Power station Engineering – El Wakil / Mc Graw Hill.
3. An Introduction to Power Plant Technology - G.D. Rai/Khanna Publishers.

Students Roll List
S.No Regd.no Name Of the Candidate

1 206T1A0301 ATTILI VENKATA SRIRAM
2 206T1A0302 ELUGANTI BULLI KRISHNA
3 206T1A0303 ELUGANTI RAJU
4 206T1A0304 GURRAM VARUN KUMAR
5 206T1A0305 GUTHULA RAVI KIRAN
6 206T1A0306 KOYYA OMKAR
7 206T1A0307 MALLADI BHAGYA RAJU
8 206T1A0308 MARISA PRABHU KIRAN
9 206T1A0309 MEDA RAJESH
10 206T1A0311 REDDY AJAY
11 216T5A0301 BANDARU SIMHACHALAM
12 216T5A0302 BODA KALYAN
13 216T5A0303 DADALA SANTHOSH KUMAR
14 216T5A0304 EERATHI VIJAYA NARAYANA
15 216T5A0305 GANDI SIDDU
16 216T5A0306 GEDALA SAI GANESH
17 216T5A0307 ILLA SATISH
18 216T5A0308 KODA RAVITEJA
19 216T5A0309 MALLADI GOVARAJU
20 216T5A0310 MUNTHA SRINU
21 216T5A0311 MYLA SATYA JAYA SANTOSH
22 216T5A0312 PEDDIREDDY JAGADEESH
23 216T5A0313 POLAMARASETTI RAVIKUMAR
24 216T5A0314 PUTREVU SRINIVASU
25 216T5A0315 SUNNAPU SATYA SAI
26 216T5A0316 THUMU SRIRAM
27 216T5A0317 THURPATI NARENDRA
28 216T5A0318 TUMMA UDAY KUMAR
29 216T5A0319 VESSAM NAGA VEERA PADMARAJU
YALLA NAGA GANGA SAI
216T5A0320
30 CHAKRADHAR
31 216T5A0321 YALLA SURYA KIRAN
32 216T5A0323 DEVARAKONDA VEERA VARAPRASAD

33 216T5A0324 EERLA AJAY
34 216T5A0325 GANJA DURGA PRASAD
216T5A0326 SANAPALA PRAVEEN KUMAR

35
216T5A0327 KATHURY VEERA VENKATA CHARAN
36
216T5A0328 AKKULA RAVI KUMAR
37
216T5A0329 ANUBOYINA RAMUDU
38
216T5A0330 UPPU KUMAR RAJ

39
216T5A0331 K PURNA BHHEMA CHANDRA

40
Signature of the HOD Signature of the principal

CLASS TIME TABLE

6T (Approves by AICTE, Newdelhi & Affiliated to JNT University Kakinada)
KAKINADA, Yanam Road, Patavala – 533461.
Department of mechanical engineering
IV B.TECH I SEM (R20) A.Y: 2023-24
Class Incharge: Mr.K.SANTHI VINAY Room No: w.e.f: 19/06/2023
Hrs 1 2 BREAK 3 4 LUNCH 5 6 7
Day/Time 09:15 - 10:05 10:05 - 10:55 10:55 - 11:10 11:10 - 12:00 12:00 - 12:50 12:45 - 01:45 01:45 - 02:35 02:35 - 03:25 03:25 - 04:15
SE UCMP GT AMFG
CRT
MONDAY (KSV) (CHLA) (IM) (KSR)
PPE SE AMFG UCMP
CRT
TUESDAY (VVRK) (KSV) (KSR) (CHLA)
GT PPE AMFG SE
CRT
WEDNESDAY (IM) (VVRK) (KSR) (KSV)
BREAK LUNCH
PPE SE UCMP
GT (IM) (CHLA)
CRT
THURSDAY (VVRK) (KSV)
SE AMFG UCMP PPE
(CHLA)
Mechatronics Lab (KSR)
FRIDAY (KSV) (KSR) (VVRK)
UCMP PPE GT AMFG GT
SPORTS
SATURDAY (CHLA) (VVRK) (IM) (KSR) (IM)
SUBJECT NAME Subject code NAME OF THE FACULTY Faculty Sign

1. Unconventional Machining Processes UCMP Mrs.CH.L.ASLESHA
2.Power Plant Engineering PPE Mr.V.V.RAMA KRISHNA
3.Safty Engineering SE Mr.K.SANTHI VINAY
4.Additive Manufacturing AMFG Mr.K.SOMARAJU
5.Green Technology GT Mr.INAITHUL MOHAMMED
6.Universal Human Values: Understanding Harmony UHV Mr.KIS NAIDU
7.Mechatronics Lab M-LAB Mr.K.SOMARAJU
Signature of Class incharge Signature of HOD PRINCIPAL

SUBJECT TIME TABLE

Hrs 1 2 BREAK 3 4 LUNCH 5 6 7
Day/Time 09:15 - 10:05 10:05 - 10:55 10:55 - 11:10 11:10 - 12:00 12:00 - 12:50 12:45 - 01:45 01:45 - 02:35 02:35 - 03:25 03:25 - 04:15
MONDAY
TUESDAY PPE (VVRK)
WEDNESDAY PPE (VVRK)
BREAK LUNCH
THURSDAY PPE (VVRK)
FRIDAY PPE (VVRK)
SATURDAY PPE (VVRK)
ACADEMIC CALENDER
Lesson Plan
Unit Teaching
Name of the Topic No. of Classes
No Aid
Introduction to the sources of energy – resources and Black Board

2
development of power in India & Chalk
STEAM POWER PLANT: Plant layout, working of different

Black Board
circuits, fuel and handling equipment’s, types of coals, coal 2
& Chalk
handling
coal storage, ash handling systems. Combustion: properties Black Board
2
1 of coal & PPT
Overfeed and underfeed fuel beds, traveling
grate stokers, spreader stokers, retort stokers, pulverized fuel Black Board
2
burning system and its components, combustion needs and & Chalk
draught system,
Cyclone furnace, design and construction, dust collectors, Black Board
2
& Chalk
Cooling towers and heat rejection, corrosion and feed water Black Board
2
treatment & PPT
INTERNAL COMBUSTION AND GAS TURBINE Black Board
2
POWER PLANTS & Chalk
Black Board
DIESEL POWER PLANT: Plant layout with auxiliaries 2
& Chalk
2 Black Board
Fuel supply system, 2
& Chalk
Black Board
Air starting equipment, 1
& Chalk
Black Board
Super charging 1
& PPT
GAS TURBINE PLANT: Introduction – Black Board
1
& Chalk
Black Board
Classification 1
& Chalk
Construction – layout with auxiliaries, Black Board
1
& Chalk
Black Board
Combined cycle power plants and comparison. 1
& Chalk
Black Board
HYDRO ELECTRIC POWER PLANT: Water power – & Chalk
2
3
Hydrological cycle / flow measurement Black Board
2
& Chalk
– drainage area characteristics – hydrographs – storage and

Black Board
pondage – classification of dams and spill ways. 2
& PPT
HYDRO PROJECTS AND PLANT: Classification – plant
Black Board
operation and pumped storage plants. 2
& PPT
Black Board
NUCLEAR POWER STATION: Nuclear fuel – breeding 2
& Chalk
and fertile materials – nuclear reactor – reactor operation
COMBINED OPERATIONS OF DIFFERENT POWER
PLANTS: Introduction, advantages of combined working,
Black Board
load division between power stations, 2
& Chalk
storage type hydro-electric plant in combination with steam

Black Board
plant, run-of-river plant in combination with steam plant, 3
&PPT
pump storage plant in combination with steam or nuclear Black Board

4 2
power plant, & Chalk
Black Board
2
Co-ordination of hydro-electric and gas turbine stations & Chalk
POWER PLANT INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL:
Black Board
Importance of measurement and instrumentation in power 2
& Chalk
plant, measurement of water purity, gas analysis.
O2 and CO2 measurements, measurement of smoke and dust,
Black Board
measurement of moisture in carbon dioxide circuit, nuclear 3
& Chalk
measurements
POWER PLANT ECONOMICS AND ENVIRONMENTAL
CONSIDERATIONS: Capital cost, investment of fixed
Black Board
charges, operating costs, general arrangement of power 2
& Chalk
distribution,
5 load curves, load duration curve, definitions of connected

load, maximum demand, demand factor, average load, load Black Board
3
factor, diversity factor – related exercises. effluents from & Chalk
power plants.
Impact on environment – pollutants and pollution standards Black Board
3
– methods of pollution control & Chalk
Total Hours 56
Lecture Notes
Question Bank
1. What are the primary sources of energy utilized in India for power generation?
2. Describe the layout of a typical steam power plant and discuss the functions of its different circuits.
3. What are the main types of coal used in steam power plants in India, and how do their properties
differ?
4. Explain the process and equipment involved in coal handling within a steam power plant.
5. Discuss the various types of coal handling equipment employed in power plants and the factors
influencing their selection.
6. Discuss the construction features of a gas turbine power plant and highlight the key components
involved.
7. Provide an overview of the layout of a gas turbine power plant, including the arrangement of
auxiliaries.
8. Explain the concept of combined cycle power plants and how they operate, emphasizing the
integration of gas turbine and steam turbine technologies.
9. Compare diesel power plants and gas turbine power plants in terms of efficiency, operational
characteristics, and suitability for different applications.
10. Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of combined cycle power plants compared to
traditional single-cycle power plants.
11. Explain the concept of water power in hydroelectric power plants, detailing the hydrological
cycle and methods of flow measurement.
12. Discuss the characteristics of drainage areas and their influence on hydroelectric power plant
design and operation, including the analysis of hydrographs.
13. Describe the significance of storage and pondage in hydroelectric power plants and outline the
classification of dams and spillways utilized in such projects.
14. Classify hydroelectric projects and discuss the operational aspects, including the role of pumped
storage plants in energy storage and management.
15. Provide an overview of nuclear fuel used in nuclear power stations, including breeding and fertile
materials, and explain their significance in the nuclear fuel cycle.
16. Discuss the coordination and synchronization of hydroelectric and gas turbine stations to
optimize overall power generation and grid stability.
17. Explain the importance of measurement and instrumentation in power plants for monitoring and
controlling various parameters.
18. Outline the methods for measuring water purity, gas analysis including O2 and CO2
measurements, and the measurement of smoke and dust emissions.
19. Discuss techniques for measuring moisture in carbon dioxide circuits to ensure efficient
operation and prevent corrosion.
20. Explain the specialized instrumentation and measurements involved in nuclear power plants,
including radiation monitoring and reactor parameter measurement for safe and efficient
operation.
21. Explain the concept of capital cost in power plant economics and how it influences investment
decisions, including factors such as equipment procurement, construction, and infrastructure
expenses.
22. Discuss the calculation and allocation of fixed charges in power plant economics, considering
factors such as depreciation, interest rates, and taxes.
23. Analyze the operating costs associated with power plants, including fuel costs, maintenance
expenses, labor costs, and administrative overheads.
24. Describe the general arrangement of power distribution systems, including the transmission and
distribution networks, substations, and grid infrastructure.
25. Define load curves and load duration curves, and explain their significance in analyzing power
demand patterns and capacity planning.
Assignment Questions
1. How is coal stored in a steam power plant, and what are the considerations for efficient storage?
2. Compare and contrast the functioning of overfeed and underfeed fuel beds in combustion systems.
3. Describe the operation and components of a pulverized fuel burning system in a steam power
plant.
4. What role does the draught system play in combustion within a power plant, and how is it
maintained?
5. Discuss the significance of cooling towers in the heat rejection process of a steam power plant
and the methods employed for corrosion and feed water treatment.
6. Introduce gas turbine power plants, including their classification based on various criteria.
7. Outline the layout of a typical diesel power plant, including the arrangement of auxiliaries, and
discuss the function of each component.
8. Describe the fuel supply system used in diesel power plants and explain its significance in the
operation of the plant.
9. What role does air starting equipment play in initiating the operation of a diesel power plant, and
how does it function?
10. Explain the concept of supercharging in diesel power plants and its importance in enhancing
performance.
11. Describe the components and operation of a nuclear reactor, highlighting the core functions and
safety measures involved.
12. Compare and contrast different types of nuclear reactors, such as pressurized water reactors,
boiling water reactors, sodium-graphite reactors, and fast breeder reactors, in terms of their
design and operational characteristics.
13. Discuss radiation hazards associated with nuclear power stations and the importance of shielding
measures to protect personnel and the environment.
14. Explain the challenges and methods associated with the disposal of radioactive waste generated
by nuclear power stations, considering long-term safety and environmental impact.
15. Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of nuclear power compared to other forms of energy
generation, considering factors such as reliability, environmental impact, and public perception.
16. Introduce the concept of combined operations of different power plants, highlighting the
advantages such as increased efficiency, flexibility, and reliability.
17. Discuss methods for load division between different types of power stations to optimize overall
performance and meet varying demand.
18. Explain the integration of storage-type hydroelectric plants with steam plants, including the
coordination of generation and storage to maximize efficiency and stability.
19. Describe the combined operation of run-of-river hydroelectric plants with steam plants,
considering factors such as seasonal variations in water flow and demand.
20. Analyze the role of pump storage plants in combination with steam or nuclear power plants,
including their function in energy storage and load balancing.
21. Discuss the concepts of connected load, maximum demand, demand factor, average load, load
factor, and diversity factor, and illustrate their calculation methods through relevant exercises.
22. Evaluate the effluents produced by power plants and their impact on the environment, including
pollutants such as particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and greenhouse gases.
23. Explain pollution standards set by regulatory authorities and the methods used for monitoring
and controlling emissions from power plants to meet these standards.
24. Discuss various pollution control technologies employed in power plants, including electrostatic
precipitators, flue gas desulfurization systems, selective catalytic reduction, and scrubbers.
25. Analyze the economic and environmental trade-offs involved in implementing pollution control
measures in power plants, considering factors such as costs, efficiency, and regulatory
compliance.
IV B.Tech I Semester I MID Examinations
POWER PLANT ENGINEERING

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Time : 90 Mins Max. Marks:30 Date:

S.No Note: Answer All Questions Marks BTL CO PO
Describe the operation and components of a
1. pulverized fuel burning system in a steam power 10 L2 CO1 PO1, PO 2
plant.
Outline the layout of a typical diesel power plant,
including the arrangement of auxiliaries, and PO1 , PO 2,
2. 10 L2 CO 2
discuss the function of each component. PO 3
Explain the challenges and methods associated

with the disposal of radioactive waste generated PO1, PO 2,
3. 10 L2 CO 3
by nuclear power stations, considering long-term PO 3
safety and environmental impact.
Mid Question papers
IV B.Tech I Semester II MID Examinations
POWER PLANT ENGINEERING

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Time : 90 Mins Max. Marks:30 Date:

S.No Note: Answer All Questions Marks BTL CO PO
Explain the integration of storage-type
hydroelectric plants with steam plants, including
1. 10 L2 CO3 PO1, PO 2
the coordination of generation and storage to
maximize efficiency and stability
Discuss techniques for measuring moisture in

carbon dioxide circuits to ensure efficient PO1 , PO 2,
2. 10 L2 CO 4
operation and prevent corrosion. PO 3
Define load curves and load duration curves, and

explain their significance in analyzing power PO1, PO 2,
3. 10 L2 CO 5
demand patterns and capacity planning. PO 3
Previous University Question Papers

Topics beyond Syllabus
1. Renewable Energy Integration

2. Smart Grid Technologies
3. Energy Storage Systems
4. Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS)
5. Microgrids and Distributed Generation
6. Energy Efficiency and Demand-Side Management
7. Environmental Impact Assessment and Mitigation
8. Power Plant Cybersecurity
9. Emerging Power Generation Technologies
10. Energy Policy and Regulatory Frameworks
Internal Marks
Best and Worst Mid Answer Scripts

List of e-resources
1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power_plant_engineering
2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYBg-
zsli98&list=PLLy_2iUCG87BT8H9uMufjrcPF5e6Qd2bz
3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdPTuwKEfmA
4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_JL-Z__h6Q
5. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WR1vDFLqdnc
Result Sheet published by university

Pass Percentage
S.No No.of Students Attended No.of Pass % Pass

1 1
Sign of Faculty Sign of HOD

Sample Assignment Sheet
Attainment Sheet
DVD with video lectures, PPT etc.,

Course Completion Certificate
I, , faculty in the department of Mechanical have taught POWER
PLANT ENGINEERING subject to students of IV B.tech - I sem and Mechanical during academic year
2023-24.I certified that I have completed FIVE units on ________
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Year /Sem: IV-I Name of the Subject: Power plant engineering