Power Generation Technologies-Engineering-PuneUniversity-Nov2017

S.E. (Electrical Engineering) (First Semester)
EXAMINATION, 2017
POWER GENERATION TECHNOLOGIES
(2015 PATTERN)

Time: Two Hours                                                                                         Maximum Marks: 50
N.B. :— (i) Attempt all questions.
(ii) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
(iii) Assume suitable data, if necessary.
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1. (a) Explain the operation of steam power plant with the help of schematic diagram. [6]
(b) Explain Rankine cycle with PV and TS Diagram. [6]

Or

2. (a) Explain working of Electrostatic precipitator with neat sketch. [6]
(b) With the help of diagram explain the Nuclear power plant. [6]

3. (a) Explain the working of Pelton turbine with neat diagram in hydropower plant [6]
(b) Describe the types of wind turbine electrical generators. [7]

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4. (a) Explain the function of the following component in HPP : [6]
(1) Dam
(2) Penstock.
(b) Explain how the wind pattern affects power generation in wind energy systems. [7]

5. (a) Explain the impacts of shading on PV system I-V curves. [7]
(b) Explain the methods of measurement of solar radiation. [6]

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6. (a) Write a short note on Ocean Thermal Energy conversion. [7]
(b) Explain the terms : [6]
(1) Solar Constant
(2) Concentration ratio.

7. (a) Discuss the working of a paraboloidal collector with neat sketch. [6]
(b) Write a short note on biomass energy conversion to electricity. [6]

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8. (a) Explain flat type solar collector and its application. [6]
(b) Explain grid-connected renewable system and their requirements.[6]