1)a) Define the terms Load factor, Demand factor, Capacity factor and use factor.

b) Which type Power plants are more in India? give reasons.

c) List the essential elements of hydro power plant and how the hydro power plants are classified?

2)a) describe with a neat sketch functions of Surge tank.

b) prepare a short note on Mini and Micro Hydro power plant.

c) With a neat sketch describe the working of a Pumped storage Power plant.

3)a) describe different types of fuels used for Power generation.

b) describe with a neat sketch working of a Spreader stoker firing system.

c) What is the difference between Unit and Central bin pulverizing system?

4)a) What are the advantages of using High pressure boilers?

b) With a neat sketch describe characteristics of a Benson Boiler.

c) describe in brief Natural, Forced and Balanced draught of Chimney.

5)a) Why cooling and Lubrication system is required for a Diesel power plants?

b) What are the advantages of Open cycle gas power plants?

c) Draw and describe Elements of Nuclear Reactor.

6)a) With a neat sketch describe the characteristics and its advantages of BWR.

b) describe with a neat sketch Characteristics of Fast Breeder reactor.

c) prepare a short note on Waste Disposal method.