Energy Systems — Summer 2023

Draw the general layout of steam power station and explain the working of it in brief.

Explain the factors affecting the selection of site of Hydro power station.

Explain nuclear power plant with neat diagram.

Compare steam, hydro, gas and diesel power plants on basis of site, initial cost, fuel cost, maintenance, water requirement, reliability, etc.

Explain the function of following equipments for Steam Power station :

Air preheater (ii) Superheater (iii) Economiser (iv) Cooling tower

Electrostatic Precipitator (vi) Pulverizer (vii)Alternator.

Draw and explain schematic arrangement of Diesel power plant.

Explain combined cycle power plant with necessary diagram.

List out the different types of solar collector. Explain the different types of flat plat collectors in brief.

Discuss the grid connected wind energy conversion system with help of schematic diagram.

Explain floating drum type Biogas plant. List its merits and demerits.

Explain the sources and properties of Hydrogen as fuel & also give the application of Hydrogen energy..

Explain the limitations of wind energy system also explain the effects of wind speed on grid conditions.

What is Solar Pond? Discuss the working of solar pond with neat sketch.

Explain the principle of ocean thermal energy conversion & discuss Claude cycle OTEC system in brief.

Explain principle of Fuel cells and classify them. Also state its advantages.

Why Electrostatic Dust Collectors (ESP) is provided? Explain the operation of it with necessary diagram.

State advantages and disadvantages of Gas Turbine Power station.