Power Plant Engineering Course Guide
Power Plant Engineering Course Guide
 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
                     (Approved by AICTE, New Delhi and Affiliated to JNTUK, Kakinada)
                       YANAM ROAD, PATAVALA KAKINADA, 533461, E.G.Dist,
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.
                           PYDAH COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
                       (Approved by AICTE, New Delhi and Affiliated to JNTUK, Kakinada)
                         YANAM ROAD, PATAVALA KAKINADA, 533461, E.G.Dist,
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
Course Objectives:
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
5) To learn the concepts of power plant economics and pollution standards to be observed in
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
CO5: Analyze power plant economics and implementation of pollution standards and control of
SYLLABUS
UNIT – I
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
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
UNIT – V
Text Books:
References:
              ACADEMIC CALENDER
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Lesson Plan
Unit                                                                        Teaching
                             Name of the Topic                                           No. of Classes
No                                                                            Aid
 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
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                                                                       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
                                Total Hours                                          56
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                      Lecture Notes
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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                        YANAM ROAD, PATAVALA KAKINADA, 533461, E.G.Dist,
Internal Marks
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
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Pass Percentage
Attainment Sheet
PLANT ENGINEERING subject to students of IV B.tech - I sem and Mechanical during academic year
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