RUNGTA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING &

TECHNOLOGY

COURSE FILE
OF

Faculty Name: Dr. Kush Kumar Dewangan

Subject: Power Plant Engineering

Subject Code: 2037672(037)

Academic Year: 2024-2025

Semester: 6

Designation: Assistant Professor

DEPARTMENT OF _Mechanical Engineering

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 Rungta College of Engineering and Technology, Bhilai

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Course File (Theory)

Name of Subject - Power Plant Engineering

Subject Code - 2037672(037)

Semester - 6th (Dip.)

Lectures Required - 43

Tutorials Required - 05

Academic Year - 2024-2025

Name of Professor-

Dr. Kush Kumar Dewangan

Assistant Professor
Department of Mechanical Engineering
RCET, Bhilai

Contact No. & Mail Id-

Mob. No. 91-7501147925

[email protected]

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 CONTENTS
1. Cover Page & Content
2. Vision of the Institute and the Department
3. Mission of the Institute and the Department
4. PEOs and POs
5. Course objectives & course outcomes (COs)
6. Mapping of Cos with POs
7. Academic calendar
8. Course Syllabus and GATE Syllabus
9. Time Table
10. Student List
11. Lecture Plan and Course Plan
12. Assignment Sheets
13. Tutorial Sheets
14. CT Question Papers
15. Old End Semester Exam (Final exam) Question Papers (last03years)
16. Question Bank
17. Power Point Presentations
18. Handwritten Lecture Notes
19. Reference Materials
20. Content beyond syllabus
21. Research articles relevant to subject (to provide the students about latest development in
the subject)
22. Results
23. Result Analysis
24. Quality Measurement Sheets (Attainment)
(a) Course End Survey
(b) Teaching Evaluation

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 Rungta College of Engineering & Technology, Bhilai
Department of Mechanical Engineering
The vision of the institute
To contribute to the progress of the state, nation and humanity as a whole
providing education through research and innovation to the future citizens
and creating a new order of peace and prosperity

The Mission of the institute

To pave a path for the students to tread confidently, gaining knowledge and
skills through that they may use to take the nation to the pinnacles of
success.

Vision of Mechanical Department

• To become the topmost programme in the state in next 5 years;

• To become able to attract quality students;
• To become able to place students at premier industries.

Mission of Mechanical Department

• To produce competent and highly motivated Mechanical Engineering graduates by

imparting quality education;

• To encourage professional training and research in cutting-edge technologies to

develop and strengthen industrial exposure;

• To encourage the spirit of professionals beyond academic excellence with high

sense of discipline and social relevance

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 Programme Educational Objectives:

PEO I:
The graduate of the programme will have Strong foundation in mathematics, basic sciences and
engineering fundamentals to successfully compete for various entry level positions or pursue
higher studies in Mechanical Engineering and/or allied fields.

PEO II:

The graduate of the programme will have Contemporary knowledge and lifelong learning skill,
familiarity with modern software, machines, processes, tools and design technology.

PEO III:
The graduate of the programme will possess the required skills to successfully peruse
engineering profession including communication skills and interpersonal skills, working
efficiently in multidisciplinary teams, understanding of ethical and environmental issues etc.

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 Program Outcomes:

Program Outcomes as defined by NBA (PO)

Engineering Graduates will be able to:

1. Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering

fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering
problems.

2. Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex
engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics,
natural sciences, and engineering sciences.

3. Design/development of solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering problems and

design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate
consideration for the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental
considerations.

4. Conduct investigations of complex problems: Use research-based knowledge and research

methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the
information to provide valid conclusions.

5. Modern tool usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern
engineering and IT tools including prediction and modeling to complex engineering activities
with an understanding of the limitations.

6. The Engineer and society: Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess
societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to
the professional engineering practice.

7. Environment and sustainability: Understand the impact of the professional engineering

solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need
for sustainable development.

8. Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and
norms of the engineering practice.

9. Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader
in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.

10. Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the

engineering community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and write
effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive
clear instructions.

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11. Project management and finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the
engineering and management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and
leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.

12. Life-long learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in
independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.

Program Specific Outcomes (PSO)

At the end of the program, the student

PSO 1: should be able to understand the concepts of Mechanical Engineering

and their applications in the field of Automobile industry , Power plants , core Mechanical &
Production industries and other relevant areas.

PSO 2: Should have an ability to apply technical knowledge and usage of modern hardware &
software tools related to Mechanization & Automation for solving real world problems.

Course Objectives:

The world is driven by electricity and the resource available is limited hence the output and
efficiency of the system has to be optimized to fully utilize the resources. A mechanical engineer
has to frequently deal with the devices like turbines, compressor, condenser and other power
generation units whose knowledge will help the students to understand their working
performance under different situations. This Syllabus is designed to give the knowledge about
steam, diesel, gas, hydro and nuclear power plant and their controls and economics.

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 Course Outcomes:

CO-1 Use the concept of thermodynamics in different cycle for power

plants.
Use steam boilers, prime mover and condensing unit as per
CO-2
requirement.
Analyze thermodynamic cycles of gas turbine power plant and Diesel
CO-3
engine power plant.
CO-4 Analyze the site for setting of nuclear power plant.
CO-5 Analyze the site for Hydro Electric Power Plant.
CO-6 Analyze the power station control and power plant economics.

Mapping of Course Objectives and Course Outcomes:

Course Educational Course Outcomes

Objectives a b c d e
I X X X
II X X X

Mapping of Course Contents with Course Education Objective (CEO’s) and Course
Outcomes (CO’s):

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 Power Plant Engineering, 2037672(037)
Diploma Mechanical Engineering 6th semester

Unit 1.0 Steam Power Plant

1.1 Power plant: General layout of modern thermal power plant, Site selection, Presents status
of power generation in India, Elements of power plant, function of each element, steam condition
and dryness fraction.
1.2 Rankine cycle: Representation on PV, TS, HS plane, efficiency of Rankine cycle, Revision
& improvement of thermal efficiency of Rankine cycle by lowering exhaust pressure, increasing
boiler pressure and superheating of steam. Numerical problems.
1.3 Reheat cycle- representation on T-S and H-S Planes, flow diagram and advantages.
1.4 Simple regenerating cycle
1.5 Flow diagram, representation on T-S and H-S plants, bleeding and feed power heating and
pumping, advantages of regenerative cycle.
1.6 Power station- Types of power station such as central power station, industrial power
station, captive power station, advantages, and classification of power station on the basis of
prime-movers.

Unit 2.0 Elements of power plant

2.1 Steam Generators: Classification according to working pressure. (a) Low pressure boilers-
Cocharn, Lancashire and locomotive boilers (b) High pressure boilers in modern steam power
plants such as Velox, Benson, La-mont, Leoffler, supercritical boilers.
2.2 (a) Boiler mountings-Safety valves, water level indicator, pressure gauge, blow off cock etc.
(b) Accessories – super heater, economizer, pre heater and draft equipment. Superheat control
methods, Pulverized fuel and necessity, storing systems etc.
2.3 Steam Prime mover-Steam nozzle-types, Velocity of steam at outlet, Weight of discharge,
Area of cross section at throat and outlet, Critical pressure.

Unit 3.0 Gas & Diesel Power Plants

3.1 Gas Turbine Power Plants- Brayton cycle, classification of Brayton or Joule Cycle, Open
and Close cycle, representation of cycle on P.V. and T.S. diagram.
3.2 Thermal efficiency in terms of terminal temperature and pressure, effect of pressure ratio on
thermal efficiency, Advantages and disadvantages of open and close cycle gas turbines,
Important components of gas turbine power plant,
3.3 Methods of improving thermal efficiency, Essential auxiliaries and controls of a gas turbine
power plants, Fuels for gas turbines.
3.4 Diesel Engine Power Plants-
Diesel power plant layout, Functions & components of diesel power plant , Diesel power plant
systems such as -Cooling and lubrication system, fuel injection system, solid injection system
common rail system, individual pump system, distribution system, data recording.

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Unit 4.0 Nuclear Power Station
4.1 Evolution of nuclear energy from atoms by fission and fusion. Chain reactions, fission
materials, types of reactors, gas cooled, boiling water liquid, metal cooled and fast reactor,
4.2 Arrangements of various elements in a nuclear power station, steam cycles and boilers
coolant heat exchangers, Reactor control, Reactor shielding and safety methods.
4.3 Setting of Nuclear plants: Site evaluation Stages, Site Rejection Criteria, Earthquake,
Geological criteria, Meteorological considerations, Flooding, Tsunami, Shoreline erosion,
chemical explosion, Radiological impact study, Radioactivity pathways to humans,
environmental Impact study.
4.4 Hazards in nuclear power station – units of radiations, safe and dangerous dozes of
radiations, safety precautions in nuclear power station, Nuclear power plants in India.

Unit 5.0 Hydro Electric Power Plants

5.1 Potential power with reference to rainfall and catchments area, Water storage, element of
hydro electric power stations.
5.2 Characteristics of hydraulic turbines, Comparison of the factors governing the cost of hydro,
steam and diesel power stations.
5.3 Selection of prime mover, speed and pressure regulation, methods of governing, starting and
stopping of water turbines, operation of hydro turbines. Maintenance of hydropower plants.

Unit 6.0 Steam Power station and Economics

6.1 Effect of load variation on shaft speed, steam admission, valve opening, steam flow rate,
steam pressure and combustion control system.
6.2 Necessity of controlling factors in load variation, Control system (area system, centralized
control system) Basic elements of control system, controls and instruments located in modern
control station.
Power plant economics-
6.3 Concept of occurrence of fluctuating loads, Load curve and its significance, Definition and
terminology of connected load, maximum demand, demand factor, average load, load factor,
diversity factor, plant capacity factor, plant use factor, effect of variable load and remedies.

Gate Syllabus

Power Engineering: Air and gas compressors; vapour and gas power cycles, concepts of
regeneration and reheat.

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 Books:
Power Plant Engineering – P.K. Nag – Tata McGraw-Hill Pub. Com., New
1.
Delhi
2. Text Book of Power Plant Engineering – R.K. Rajput – Laxmi Publications
3. Power Plant Engineering – P.C. Sharma – S.K. Kataria& Sons
4. Power Plant Engineering – G.R. Nagpal – Khanna Publishers
Steam and gas turbine and power plant engineering- R. Yadav-CPH
5.
Allahabad
A Course in Power Plant Engineering – S.C. Arora, S.Domkundwar –
6.
Dhanpat Rai & Co.

List of Students

S.N. Enrollment No. Admission No Name

1. CD6804 6604051 Abhinav Prem Dubey
2. CB5857 6602893 Abhinav Verma
3. CC6957 6604048 Ashish Rai
4. CB5858 6602559 Gulshan Kumar Mourya
5. CC6731 6604049 Himanshu Sharma
6. CB5859 6602561 Jayesh Kumar Chand
7. CC7300 6602563 Md Akram
8. CA1137 6601856 Md Nauman Khan
9. CC7302 6602952 Mukul Kumar Sahu
10. CC7301 6603066 Sartaj Alam
11. CB5862 6602565 Shubham Pradhan
12. CB5861 6602566 T Livas Kumar

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Institute Name RCET
Program Name Dip. 6th Semester
Course Code 2037672(037)
Course Name Power Plant Engineering,
L-T-P 3-1-0
Course Coordinator Name Dr. Kush Kumar Dewangan

LECTURE PLAN

S. Topic Lecture
No. no.

1. Unit 1.0 Steam Power Plant 1.

Power plant : General layout of modern thermal power plant, Site
selection,
2. Presents status of power generation in India, Elements of power plant, 2.
function of each element, steam condition and dryness fraction.
3. Rankine cycle: Representation on PV, TS, HS plane, efficiency of 3.
Rankine cycle, Revision & improvement of thermal efficiency of
Rankine cycle by lowering exhaust pressure, increasing boiler
pressure and superheating of steam. Numerical problems.
4. Reheat cycle- representation on T-S and H-S Planes, flow diagram 4.
and advantages.
5. Simple regenerating cycle 5.
Flow diagram, representation on T-S and H-S plants, bleeding and
feed power heating and pumping, advantages of regenerative cycle.
6. Power station- Types of power station such as central power station, 6.
industrial power station, captive power station, advantages, and
classification of power station on the basis of prime-movers.
7. Numerical practices 7.

8. Summarized Unit-1, Doubt clear 8.

9. Unit 2.0 Elements of power plant 9.

Steam Generators: Classification according to working pressure.
(a) Low pressure boilers- Cocharn, Lancashire and locomotive boilers
10. (b) High pressure boilers in modern steam power plants such as Velox, 10.
Benson, La-mont, Leoffler, supercritical boilers.
11. (a) Boiler mountings- Safety valves, water level indicator, pressure gauge, 11.
blow off cock etc.

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12. (b) Accessories – super heater, economizer, pre heater and draft 12.
equipment. Superheat control methods, Pulverized fuel and necessity,
storing systems etc.
13. Steam Prime mover- Steam nozzle-types, Velocity of steam at outlet, 13.
Weight of discharge, Area
of cross section at throat and outlet, Critical pressure ratio, Nozzle
efficiency,Concept of prime mover
14. Steam turbine – working principle , method of compounding and 14.
governing, losses in steam turbines.
15. Condensing Unit -Functions of Steam condenser and its type’s jet and 15.
surface, Limitations and advantages of steam condenser, Elements of
condensing unit, cooling towers.
16. Numerical practices 16.

17. Summarized Unit-2, Doubt clear 17.

18. Unit 3.0 Gas & Diesel Power Plants 18.

Gas Turbine Power Plants- Brayton cycle, classification of Brayton or
Joule Cycle, Open and Close cycle, representation of cycle on P.V. and
T.S. diagram.
19. Thermal efficiency in terms of terminal temperature and pressure, effect 19.
of pressure ratio on thermal efficiency,
20. Advantages and disadvantages of open and close cycle gas 20.
turbines, Important components of gas turbine power plant,
21. Methods of improving thermal efficiency, Essential auxiliaries and 21.
controls of a gas turbine power plants, Fuels for gas turbines.
22. Diesel Engine Power Plants- 22.
Diesel power plant layout, Functions & components of diesel power
plant ,
23. Diesel power plant systems such as -Cooling and lubrication system, fuel 23.
injection system,
24. solid injection system –common rail system, individual pump system, 24.
distribution system, data recording.
25. Summarized Unit-3, Doubt clear 25.

26. Unit 4.0 Nuclear Power Station 26.

Evolution of nuclear energy from atoms by fission and fusion. Chain
reactions, fission materials,
27. types of reactors, gas cooled, boiling water liquid, metal cooled and fast 27.
reactor,

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28. Arrangements of various elements in a nuclear power 28.
station, steam cycles and boilers coolant heat exchangers,
29. Reactor control, Reactor shielding and safety methods. 29.

30. Setting of Nuclear plants: Site evaluation Stages, Site Rejection Criteria, 30.
Earthquake, Geological criteria, Meteorological considerations,
31. Flooding, Tsunami, Shoreline erosion, chemical explosion, Radiological 31.
impact study,
32. Radioactivity pathways to humans, environmental Impact study. 32.

33. Hazards in nuclear power station – units of radiations, safe and dangerous 33.
dozes of radiations, safety precautions in nuclear power station, Nuclear
power plants in India.
34. Summarized Unit-4, Doubt clear 34.

35. Unit 5.0 Hydro Electric Power Plants 35.

Potential power with reference to rainfall and catchments area, Water
storage, element of hydro electric power stations.
36. Characteristics of hydraulic turbines, 36.

37. Comparison of the factors governing the cost of hydro, steam and diesel 37.
power stations.
38. Selection of prime mover, speed and pressure regulation, methods of 38.
governing, starting and stopping of water turbines,
39. operation of hydro turbines. Maintenance of hydropower plants 39.

40. Summarized Unit-5, Doubt clear 40.

41. Unit 6.0 Steam Power station and Economics 41.

Effect of load variation on shaft speed, steam admission,
42. valve opening, steam flow rate, steam pressure and combustion control 42.
system.
43. Necessity of controlling factors in load variation, Control system (area 43.
system, centralized control system)
44. Basic elements of control system, controls and instruments located in 44.
modern control station.
45. Power plant economics- 45.
Concept of occurrence of fluctuating loads, Load curve and its
significance,
46. Definition and terminology of connected load, maximum demand, 46.
demand factor, average load,

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 47. load factor, diversity factor, plant capacity factor, plant use factor, effect 47.
of variable load and remedies.
48. Summarized Unit-6, Doubt clear 48.

COURSE PLAN

Lectu Topics Web link for video lectures Text Page

re Book/Reference number
numb Book/Other s of
er reading Text
material Book(s)
1. Unit 1.0 Steam https://www.youtube.com/watch? Text Book of 58
Power Plant v=Z0auqiqfDyA&list=PLwdnzlV3ogoXZIxDY Power Plant
Power plant : HM3aavBr5E8kDvH8&index=5 Engineering –
General layout of R.K. Rajput
modern thermal

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 power plant, Site
selection,
2. Presents status of Power Plant 21
power generation Engineering –
in India, Elements PK Nag
of power plant,
function of each
element, steam
condition and
dryness fraction.
3. Rankine cycle: https://www.youtube.com/watch? Power Plant 43-58
Representation on v=OkHXxHgPpOs&list=PLwdnzlV3ogoXZIxD Engineering –
PV, TS, HS plane, YHM3aavBr5E8kDvH8&index=12 PK Nag
efficiency of
Rankine cycle,
Revision &
improvement of
thermal efficiency
of Rankine cycle
by lowering
exhaust pressure,
increasing boiler
pressure and
superheating of
steam. Numerical
problems.
4. Reheat cycle- https://www.youtube.com/watch? Power Plant 54
representation on v=OkHXxHgPpOs&list=PLwdnzlV3ogoXZIxD Engineering –
T-S and H-S YHM3aavBr5E8kDvH8&index=12 PK Nag
Planes, flow
diagram and
advantages.
5. Simple https://www.youtube.com/watch? Power Plant 56
regenerating cycle Engineering –
v=OkHXxHgPpOs&list=PLwdnzlV3ogoXZIxD
Flow diagram, PK Nag
representation on YHM3aavBr5E8kDvH8&index=12
T-S and H-S
plants, bleeding
and feed power
heating and
pumping,
advantages of
regenerative
cycle.
6. Power station- https://www.youtube.com/watch? Text Book of 7

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 Types of power v=DXSgckLQMzw Power Plant
station such as Engineering –
central power R.K. Rajput
station, industrial
power station,
captive power
station, advantages,
and classification
of power station on
the basis of prime-
movers.
7. Numerical practices Text Book of
Power Plant
Engineering –
R.K. Rajput

8. Summarized Unit-1, Text Book of

Doubt clear Power Plant
Engineering –
R.K. Rajput

9. Unit 2.0 Elements https://youtu.be/EGFDqqX_Iek Text Book of 99

of power plant Power Plant
Steam Generators: Engineering –
Classification R.K. Rajput
according to
working pressure.
(a) Low pressure
boilers- Cocharn,
Lancashire and
locomotive boilers
10. (b) High pressure https://youtu.be/EGFDqqX_Iek Text Book of 105
boilers in modern Power Plant
steam power plants Engineering –
such as Velox, R.K. Rajput
Benson, La-mont,
Leoffler,
supercritical boilers.
11. (a) Boiler https://youtu.be/whv4Nt4Y4AY Text Book of 97
mountings- Safety Power Plant
valves, water level Engineering –
indicator, pressure

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 gauge, blow off R.K. Rajput
cock etc.
12. (b) Accessories – https://youtu.be/whv4Nt4Y4AY Text Book of 111
super heater, Power Plant
economizer, pre Engineering –
heater and draft R.K. Rajput
equipment.
Superheat control
methods,
Pulverized fuel and
necessity, storing
systems etc.
13. Steam Prime mover- Text Book of 123
Steam nozzle-types, Power Plant
Velocity of steam at Engineering –
outlet, Weight of R.K. Rajput
discharge, Area
of cross section at
throat and outlet,
Critical pressure
ratio, Nozzle
efficiency,Concept
of prime mover
14. Steam turbine – Text Book of 130
working principle , Power Plant
method of Engineering –
compounding and R.K. Rajput
governing, losses in
steam turbines.
15. Condensing Unit - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=- Text Book of 157
Functions of Steam MTfFvSMrRM&list=PLwdnzlV3ogoXZIxDYH Power Plant
condenser and its Engineering –
M3aavBr5E8kDvH8&index=19
type’s jet and R.K. Rajput
surface, Limitations
and advantages of
steam condenser,
Elements of
condensing unit,
cooling towers.
16. Numerical practices Text Book of

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 Power Plant
Engineering –
R.K. Rajput

17. Summarized Unit-2, Text Book of

Doubt clear Power Plant
Engineering –
R.K. Rajput

18. Unit 3.0 Gas & https://www.youtube.com/watch? Text Book of 265

Diesel Power v=RBFVRPTz_Hw&list=PLwdnzlV3ogoXZIxD Power Plant
Plants Engineering –
YHM3aavBr5E8kDvH8&index=22
Gas Turbine Power R.K. Rajput
Plants- Brayton
cycle, classification
of Brayton or Joule
Cycle, Open and
Close cycle,
representation of
cycle on P.V. and
T.S. diagram.
19. Thermal efficiency https://www.youtube.com/watch? Text Book of 269
in terms of terminal v=RLoG8XJvYyk&list=PLwdnzlV3ogoXZIxDY Power Plant
temperature and Engineering –
HM3aavBr5E8kDvH8&index=23
pressure, effect of R.K. Rajput
pressure ratio on
thermal efficiency,
20. Advantages and https://www.youtube.com/watch? Text Book of 268
disadvantages of v=RLoG8XJvYyk&list=PLwdnzlV3ogoXZIxDY Power Plant
open and close cycle Engineering –
HM3aavBr5E8kDvH8&index=23
gas R.K. Rajput
turbines, Important
components of gas
turbine power plant,
21. Methods of https://www.youtube.com/watch? Text Book of 270
improving thermal v=RLoG8XJvYyk&list=PLwdnzlV3ogoXZIxDY Power Plant
efficiency, Essential Engineering –
HM3aavBr5E8kDvH8&index=23
auxiliaries and R.K. Rajput
controls of a gas
turbine power
plants, Fuels for gas

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 turbines.
22. Diesel Engine Text Book of 242
Power Plants- Power Plant
Diesel power plant Engineering –
layout, Functions & R.K. Rajput
components of
diesel power plant ,
23. Diesel power plant Text Book of 228
systems such as - Power Plant
Cooling and Engineering –
lubrication system, R.K. Rajput
fuel injection
system,
24. solid injection Internal 244
system –common combustion
rail system, engine
individual pump V ganeshan
system, distribution
system, data
recording.
25. Summarized Unit-3, Text Book of
Doubt clear Power Plant
Engineering –
R.K. Rajput

26. Unit 4.0 Nuclear https://www.youtube.com/watch? Text Book of 395

Power Station v=rCpdAqxmaA8&list=PLdoIhVhbPQV5n9SC Power Plant
Evolution of nuclear Engineering –
dWIEQIlPbTNGCGdT3&index=9
energy from atoms R.K. Rajput
by fission and
fusion. Chain
reactions, fission
materials,
27. types of reactors, https://www.youtube.com/watch? Text Book of 414
gas cooled, boiling v=SCg4V5QhbEo&list=PLdoIhVhbPQV5n9SC Power Plant
water liquid, metal Engineering –
dWIEQIlPbTNGCGdT3&index=6
cooled and fast R.K. Rajput
reactor,
28. Arrangements of https://www.youtube.com/watch? Text Book of 410
various elements in v=SCg4V5QhbEo&list=PLdoIhVhbPQV5n9SC Power Plant
a nuclear power dWIEQIlPbTNGCGdT3&index=6

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 station, steam cycles Engineering –
and boilers coolant R.K. Rajput
heat exchangers,
29. Reactor control, https://www.youtube.com/watch? Text Book of 424
Reactor shielding v=p9V4UEIW8ug&list=PLdoIhVhbPQV5n9SC Power Plant
and safety methods. Engineering –
dWIEQIlPbTNGCGdT3&index=3
R.K. Rajput

30. Setting of Nuclear https://www.youtube.com/watch? Text Book of 420

plants: Site v=yaFtI2_3B6E&list=PLdoIhVhbPQV5n9SCd Power Plant
evaluation Stages, Engineering –
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Site Rejection R.K. Rajput
Criteria, Earthquake,
Geological criteria,
Meteorological
considerations,
31. Flooding, Tsunami, Text Book of
Shoreline erosion, Power Plant
chemical explosion, Engineering –
Radiological impact R.K. Rajput
study,
32. Radioactivity Text Book of 401
pathways to Power Plant
humans, Engineering –
environmental R.K. Rajput
Impact study.
33. Hazards in nuclear https://www.youtube.com/watch? Text Book of 424
power station – units v=FCu1kLQHW7c&list=PLdoIhVhbPQV5n9S Power Plant
of radiations, safe Engineering –
CdWIEQIlPbTNGCGdT3&index=12
and dangerous dozes R.K. Rajput
of radiations, safety
precautions in
nuclear power
station, Nuclear
power plants in
India.
34. Summarized Unit-4, Text Book of
Doubt clear Power Plant
Engineering –
R.K. Rajput

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35. Unit 5.0 Hydro https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t610- Text Book of 323
Electric Power C- Power Plant
Plants Engineering –
heEo&list=PLwdnzlV3ogoXZIxDYHM3aavBr
Potential power with R.K. Rajput
5E8kDvH8&index=26
reference to rainfall
and catchments area,
Water storage,
element of hydro
electric power
stations.
36. Characteristics of https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t610- Text Book of 357
hydraulic turbines, C- Power Plant
Engineering –
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R.K. Rajput
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37. Comparison of the Text Book of 359
factors governing Power Plant
the cost of hydro, Engineering –
steam and diesel R.K. Rajput
power stations.
38. Selection of prime Text Book of 324
mover, speed and Power Plant
pressure regulation, Engineering –
methods of R.K. Rajput
governing, starting
and stopping of
water turbines,
39. operation of hydro https://www.youtube.com/watch? Text Book of 362
turbines. v=kxSse6teXvY&list=PLwdnzlV3ogoXZIxDYH Power Plant
Maintenance of Engineering –
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hydropower plants R.K. Rajput

40. Summarized Unit-5, Text Book of

Doubt clear Power Plant
Engineering –
R.K. Rajput

41. Unit 6.0 Steam Text Book of 432

Power station and Power Plant
Economics Engineering –
Effect of load R.K. Rajput
variation on shaft

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 speed, steam
admission,
42. valve opening, Text Book of
steam flow rate, Power Plant
steam pressure and Engineering –
combustion control R.K. Rajput
system.
43. Necessity of Text Book of 32
controlling factors in Power Plant
load variation, Engineering –
Control system (area R.K. Rajput
system, centralized
control system)
44. Basic elements of Text Book of 536
control system, Power Plant
controls and Engineering –
instruments located R.K. Rajput
in modern control
station.
45. Power plant https://www.youtube.com/watch? Text Book of 442
economics- v=kI6xhK_f-HI Power Plant
Concept of Engineering –
occurrence of R.K. Rajput
fluctuating loads,
Load curve and its
significance,
46. Definition and Text Book of 444
terminology of Power Plant
connected load, Engineering –
maximum demand, R.K. Rajput
demand factor,
average load,
47. load factor, diversity Text Book of 449
factor, plant Power Plant
capacity factor, Engineering –
plant use factor, R.K. Rajput
effect of variable
load and remedies.
48. Summarized Unit-6, Text Book of
Doubt clear Power Plant
Engineering –

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RUNGTA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY, BHILAI

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
ASSIGNMENT 1
Diploma. 6th SEM
Sub: Power Plant Engineering
Course Code:

1. Define Steam rate and Heat rate.

2. Steam turbine power plant operates on Rankine cycle. Steam entering the turbine is at a
pressure of 40 bar and temperature of 370°C. Steam coming out from turbine enters the
condenser working at 0.1 bar. The dryness fraction of steam is 0.78. Calculate efficiency
of cycle. Neglect the losses. Take Cp = 2.1 kJ/kgK.
3. Describe the methods of improving thermal efficiency of Rankine cycle.
4. Explain the methods of reheating.
5. What are the essential equipments of steam power plant ? Explain its working.

RUNGTA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY, BHILAI

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
ASSIGNMENT 2
Diploma 6th SEM
Sub: Power Plant Engineering
Course Code:
1. Write the advantages of Pulverised fuel combustion.

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 2. Explain the different Superheat control method.
3. What is compounding of steam turbine ? What is principle of compounding ? Name
various methods of compounding.
4. The neat sketch and describe the construction and working of Benson boiler.
5. With the help of a neat schematic diagram describe the construction, working,
specific features and operating parameters of a La-mont boiler.

RUNGTA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY, BHILAI

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
ASSIGNMENT 3
Diploma 6th SEM
Sub: Power Plant Engineering
Course Code:
1. Write the main component of diesel power plant?
2. Write the importance of lubrication in diesel engine power plan. Explain.
3. Explain the various methods of improving the thermal efficiency of gas turbine power
plant.
4. A gas turbine power plant works on closed cycle. The pressure range is 2 bar to 10
bar. The compressor inlet temperature is 30°C and maximum temperature permitted
in the cycle is 600°C. Find the thermal efficiency of the cycle. Assume the
compression and expansions are isentropic.
5. What is the importance of lubrication in diesel engine power plant? Draw a neat
diagram of lubrication system and explain it.
6. Explain with a neat sketch the intercooling of the gas turbine power plant. What are
the advantages of intercooling cycle?

RUNGTA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY, BHILAI

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
ASSIGNMENT 4 (Unit-4,5)
Diploma 6th SEM
Sub: Power Plant Engineering
Course Code:

1. Explain any two of the following:

(i) Nuclear Fission and Nuclear Fusion
(ii) Nuclear Chain Reaction

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 (iii) Nuclear Reactor
2. Draw the neat sketch of a Nuclear Reactor and describe its various elements.
3. What do you understand by governing of hydraulic turbine ?
4. Briefly explain the elements of a hydroelectric power plant with the help of a neat
sketch of the plant.
5. What are the different factors to be considered while-selecting the site for
hydroelectric power plant ?

RUNGTA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY, BHILAI

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
ASSIGNMENT 5
Diploma 6th SEM
Sub: Power Plant Engineering
Course Code:

1. Briefly explain the effect of load variation on different parameters.

2. Briefly explain the basic elements of controlling system.
3. Explain any two of the following:
(a) Diversity factor
(b) Demand factor
(c) Plant capacity factor
4. Write short notes on any five of the following :
(i) Connected load
(ii) Maximum demand
(iii) Demand factor
(iv) Plant capacity factor
(v) load factor
(vi) Diversity factor
(vii) Plant use factor
5. Differentiate the following
(i) Connected load and average load
(ii) Demand factor and load factor

13. Tutorial Sheets

Unit-1

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 1. Steam at pressure of 15 bar and 350°C superheated, enters turbine of a steam power plant
an expands isentropically to 0.5 bar. Calculate the efficiency of Rankine cycle. Neglect
the pump work.
2. In a steam power plant operating an Rankine Cycle, dry and saturated stem enters to the
turbine at 15 bar and expands isentropically to the condenser pressure of 0.05 bar.
Calculate the theoretical thermal efficiency of the cycle of neglecting the pump work.
3. In a steam power plant, steam is supplied at 80 bar and 550°C temperature to the turbine.
The 80 bar temperature of condensing steam is 35°C. Find the Rankine efficiency of the
cycle, neglecting the pump work.
Unit-2

1. Case study: compare the low and high pressure boilers

Unit-3

1. A gas turbine power plant works on closed cycle. The pressure range is 2 bar to 10
bar. The compressor inlet temperature is 30°C and maximum temperature permitted
in the cycle is 600°C. Find the thermal efficiency of the cycle. Assume the
compression and expansions are isentropic.

Unit-4

14. CT question papers

Rungta College of Engineering and Technology, Bhilai

Mid. Sem.-I Examination Feb-March 2024
Course – Dip. Branch – Mechanical Sem – 6th
Subject: Power Plant Engineering–2037672 (037)
Duration: 1:30 hrs Max. Marks: 40 Min passing marks – 14
……………………………………………………………………………………………
Note: -Attempt all questions. Part (a) of each question is Levels
compulsory and carries 4 marks. Attempt any 2 parts from of
(b), (c) and (d) carries 8 marks each Bloom’s CO
Taxono
my.
1 What are the essential equipments of steam power plant
? Explain its working. RE CO-1
(a)
Describe the methods of improving thermal efficiency
(b) RE CO-1
of Rankine cycle.
Explain the methods of reheating with T-s and h-s
(c) RE CO-1
diagram.

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 Steam at pressure of 15 bar and 350°C superheated,
enters turbine of a steam power plant an expands
(d) isentropically to 0.5 bar. Calculate the efficiency of UN CO-1
Rankine cycle. Neglect the pump work.

2(a) Explain the boiler mountings and accessories RE CO-2

Draw a neat sketch of a Benson Boiler and describe its

(b) operation and working principle. RE CO-2

With the help of a neat schematic diagram describe the

(c) construction, working, specific features and operating RE CO-2
parameters of a La-mont boiler.
What is compounding of steam turbine ? What is
(d) principle of compounding ? Name various methods of RE CO-2
compounding.

Rungta College of Engineering and Technology, Bhilai

Mid. Sem.-II Examination Feb-March 2024
Course - Dip Branch – Mechanical Sem – 6th
Subject: Power Plant Engineering–2037672 (037)
Duration: 1:30 hrs Max. Marks: 40 Min passing marks – 14
……………………………………………………………………………………………
Note: -Attempt all questions. Part (a) of each question is Levels
compulsory and carries 4 marks. Attempt any 2 parts from of
(b), (c) and (d) carries 8 marks each Bloom’s CO
Taxono
my.
1 Describe major difference between gas turbine and IC
engine. RE CO-3
(a)
Explain the main component of diesel power plant with
(b) RE CO-3
net sketch.
Explain the various methods of improving the thermal
(c) RE CO-3
efficiency of gas turbine power plant.
(d) A gas turbine power plant works on closed cycle. The UN CO-3
pressure range is 2 bar to 10 bar. The compressor inlet
temperature is 30°C and maximum temperature
permitted in the cycle is 600°C. Find the thermal

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 efficiency of the cycle. Assume the compression and
expansions are isentropic.
2(a) Write the materials of Nuclear Power Plant. RE CO-4

Draw the neat sketch of a Nuclear Reactor and describe

(b) RE CO-4
its various elements.
Briefly explain the elements of a hydroelectric power
(c) plant with the help of a neat sketch of the plant. RE CO-5

What are the different factors to be considered while-

(d) selecting the site for hydroelectric power plant ? RE CO-5

15. Previous CSVTU Question papers

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 16. Question bank Unit wise
Power Plant Engineering, 2022-2024
2037672 (037) (Scheme: NITTTR)
Diploma Mechanical Engineering 6th semester

Unit-1, Steam Power Plant

4. Define Steam rate and Heat rate.
5. Steam turbine power plant operates on Rankine cycle. Steam entering the turbine is at a
pressure of 40 bar and temperature of 370°C. Steam coming out from turbine enters the
condenser working at 0.1 bar. The dryness fraction of steam is 0.78. Calculate efficiency
of cycle. Neglect the losses. Take Cp = 2.1 kJ/kgK.
6. Describe the methods of improving thermal efficiency of Rankine cycle.
7. Draw Rankine cycle on T-S and H-S plot.
8. Steam at pressure of 15 bar and 350°C superheated, enters turbine of a steam power plant
an expands isentropically to 0.5 bar. Calculate the efficiency of Rankine cycle. Neglect
the pump work.
9. Write the introduction of power plant.
10. In a steam power plant operating an Rankine Cycle, dry and saturated stem enters to the
turbine at 15 bar and expands isentropically to the condenser pressure of 0.05 bar.
Calculate the theoretical thermal efficiency of the cycle of neglecting the pump work.
11. Explain the methods of reheating.
12. What are the essential equipments of steam power plant ? Explain its working.
13. In a steam power plant, steam is supplied at 80 bar and 550°C temperature to the turbine.
The 80 bar temperature of condensing steam is 35°C. Find the Rankine efficiency of the
cycle, neglecting the pump work.

Unit-2, Elements of power plant

1. Write the advantages of Pulverised fuel combustion.

2. Draw the schematic diagram of Benson boiler and write its advantages.
3. Explain the different Superheat control method.
4. Write the advantages of high pressure boiler.
5. Describe condenser with the help of sketch.
6. What is compounding of steam turbine ? What is principle of compounding ? Name
various methods of compounding.
7. The neat sketch and describe the construction and working of Benson boiler.
8. Write the advantages of high pressure boilers.
9. Explain the boiler mountings.

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10. With the help of a neat schematic diagram describe the construction, working,
specific features and operating parameters of a La-mont boiler.
11. Explain the locomotive boilers.
12. Draw a neat sketch of a Benson Boiler and describe its operation and working
principle.
13. Explain with neat sketch the different methods of pulverized fuel firing system.

Unit-3, Gas & Diesel Power Plants

1. Write the main component of diesel power plant?

2. Write the importance of lubrication in diesel engine power plan. Explain.
3. Explain the main component of diesel power plant with net sketch.
4. Compare the open cycle and closed cycle of gas turbine plant.
5. Explain the method of improving thermal efficiency and work output of gas turbine
plant.
6. Explain the various methods of improving the thermal efficiency of gas turbine power
plant.
7. Describe major difference between gas turbine and IC engine.
8. What is meant by diesel power plant?
9. Discuss about manufacturing and working of diesel engine power plant with diagram.
10. Write the advantage of gas turbines over I. C. engines.
11. A gas turbine power plant works on closed cycle. The pressure range is 2 bar to 10
bar. The compressor inlet temperature is 30°C and maximum temperature permitted
in the cycle is 600°C. Find the thermal efficiency of the cycle. Assume the
compression and expansions are isentropic.
12. Draw the neat sketch of a diesel engine power plant showing its various systems and
describe these systems.
13. What is the importance of lubrication in diesel engine power plant? Draw a neat
diagram of lubrication system and explain it.
14. Describe the closed cycle gas turbine power plant with a neat sketch. Also explain its
advantages and disadvantages.
15. Explain with a neat sketch the intercooling of the gas turbine power plant. What are
the advantages of intercooling cycle?

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 Unit-4, Nuclear Power Station

1. Write the materials of Nuclear Power Plant.

2. Explain any two of the following:
(i) Nuclear Fission and Nuclear Fusion

(ii) Nuclear Chain Reaction

(iii) Nuclear Reactor

3. Explain CANDU reactor.

4. Draw the neat sketch of a Nuclear Reactor and describe its various elements.
5. Write the disadvantages of Nuclear Power Plant.
6. Draw a flow diagram of nuclear power plant.
7. Draw a flow diagram of nuclear power plant and explain its working.
8. Explain the working of 'pressurized water: reactor' with a neat labelled diagram.
(pressurized water reactor)

Unit-5, Hydro Electric Power Plants

1. What do you understand by governing of hydraulic turbine ?

2. Briefly explain the elements of a hydroelectric power plant with the help of a neat
sketch of the plant.
3. What is the selection criteria for water turbine? Explain it.
4. What are the different factors to be considered while selecting the site for
hydroelectric power plant ? Explain.
5. Draw a neat diagram of Hydroelectric power plant.
6. Describe the factors for site selection of Hydro- electric power plant.
7. What is the Penstock?
8. What are the different factors to be considered while selecting the site for
hydroelectric power plant?
9. Draw a neat diagram of hydroelectric power plant. Explain the function of its
elements.
10. Draw a neat diagram of hydro-electric power plant. Explain the function of its
elements.
11. What are the different factors to be considered while-selecting the site for
hydroelectric power plant ?

Unit-6, Steam Power station and Economics

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 1. What is Fluctuation of Load?
2. Briefly explain the effect of load variation on different parameters.
3. Briefly explain the basic elements of controlling system.
4. Draw the layout of area control system of a steam power station and briefly describe
it.
5. Explain any two of the following:
(a) Diversity factor
(b) Demand factor
(c) Plant capacity factor
6. What is fluctuation of load ?
7. Differentiate the following
(i) Connected load and average load

(ii) Demand factor and load factor

8. Briefly explain the basic elements of controlling system.

9. (i) What is load curve ? Describe its significance.
(ii) Define the term Energy Auditing.

10. Write short notes on any five of the following :

(i) Connected load
(ii) Maximum demand
(iii) Demand factor
(iv) Plant capacity factor
(v) load factor
(vi) Diversity factor
(vii) Plant use factor

19. Reference Materials

https://www.electrical4u.com/ideal-verses-actual-in-rankine-cycle/

https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc21_me86/preview

https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc24_me57/preview

https://digitalskills.iitmpravartak.org.in/course_details.php?courseID=63&cart=

20. Content beyond syllabus

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 1. Cogeneration power plant
2. Geothermal power plant

21. Research articles relevant to subject (to provide the students about latest development in
the subject)

1. A novel concept to improve the flexibility of steam power plants using an electric feedwater
heater. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1359431123016903
2. Environmental, economic and energy evaluation of alternative fuels for a steam power plant:
Focus on biodiesel-nanoparticles utilization.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590123024008910

3. Design optimization of cogeneration steam power plants with supercritical parameters.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2213138824001231

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