Electrical Power Generation & Economy (EX-503 (A)) - Important Questions

What are the factors / considerations for selection of site / location for a hydroelectric power plant?

Discuss the different sources of energy / electrical power generation available in nature and their relative merits, demerits and advantages.

With a neat sketch/diagram, explain the layout of a hydroelectric power plant and the functions of its components.

Explain the flow duration curve and power duration curve of a hydroelectric plant.

Draw a typical layout/diagram of a steam (thermal) power plant and explain its main features/operation.

Explain a high-pressure boiler with neat sketch, construction, working principle, advantages and applications.

Explain how wind energy is converted into electrical energy with diagram.

Explain the principle and working of solar PV system / solar cell with diagram.

Explain the working principle of the Magneto-Hydro Dynamic (MHD) power generation system with a neat diagram, including its advantages, disadvantages and applications.

Explain the working and layout of a (simple) gas turbine power plant with a neat sketch / block diagram naming the components.

Explain the procedure for disposal of nuclear waste in a nuclear power plant.

Differentiate between nuclear fission and nuclear fusion and state the function of a moderator in a nuclear reactor.

The fuel costs of two units of a plant are F1 = 0.2P1^2 + 40P1 + 120 Rs/h and F2 = 0.25P2^2 + 30P2 + 150 Rs/h where P1, P2 are in MW. For a total load of 250 MW, find the optimal economic dispatch P1, P2, incremental cost, total generation cost and savings over equal sharing of load.

Define tariff and discuss/compare the various types of tariffs used for charging consumers of electrical energy in practice.

Discuss the economics / cost of electrical power generation and the various types of costs involved.

The maximum demand of a power plant is 50 MW. The capacity factor is 0.4 and the utilization factor is 0.8. Find the load factor, plant capacity, reserve capacity and annual energy production.