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B.E./B.Tech. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2011.
Fourth Semester
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
EE 2252 POWER PLANT ENGINEERING
(Regulation 2008)
Time : Three hours
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(b) (i) Explain with a neat sketch the function of surge tank in hydro electric power plant. (8)
(ii) How are dams classified? What are the factors to be considered in selecting a type of
dams? (8)
13. (a) (i) With a neat sketch explain the functions of different components of nuclear reactor.
(8)
(ii) What is known as nuclear fission? What are the essential requirements to cause nuclear
fission. (8)
Or
(b) (i) With a neat sketch explain the working pressurized water reactor in nuclear power
plant. (8)
(ii) Explain with a neat sketch the difference between controlled and uncontrolled nuclear
chain reaction. (8)
14. (a) (i) Discuss the effect of inter cooling and reheating in a gas turbine power plant. (8)
(ii) Explain with a neat sketch the semi-closed cycle gas turbine power plant. (8)
Or
(b) (i) List the various components of diesel engine power plant and explain its functions
with neat sketch. (10)
(ii) Give the advantages and disadvantages of diesel engine power plants. (6)
15. (a) (i) With a neat sketch explain the working principle of fuel cell and give its
advantages. (8)
(ii) Explain the working principle of a vertical axis wind mill. (8)
Or
(b) (i) Explain the principle of working of magneto hydro dynamic system. (8)
(ii) Give the classification of tidal power plants and explain its working principle of any one
type. (8)
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