SMT. RADHIKATAI PANDAV POLYTECHNICSecond Sessional Exam

Session 2015- 2016 Course Name: Electrical EngineeringSemester: ThirdSubject Title: Electrical Power Generation (EPG) Subject Code: 17324 Date: 15/10/2015Max Marks: 25 Times: 1 Hr.

Q.1 Attempt any three. 09 Marks

a) Define load curve? What information is obtained from this load curve?

b) Draw layout Diagram of Hydro Power Station.

c) Explain Diversity factor.

d) Explain Low Head Plant.

Q.2 Attempt any two. 08 Marks

a) Explain Selection Site Criteria for Hydro Power Station

b) A generator station has connected load 40MW and M.D. of 20MW. The unit generated

per year is 60 x 106 KWH. Calculate i) Demand Factor ii) Average Demand.

c) Explain Reaction Turbine, Impulse Turbine

Q.3 Attempt any two. 08 Marks

a) The maximum demand of a power plant is 100MW. The capacity factor is 0.6 and utilisation

factor is 0.81 find i) load Factor ii) Plant capacity iii) Reserve capacity

iv) Annual Energy Production.

b) Explain 1) Penstock 2) Spillways 3) Surge Tank 4) Forebays

c) Explain Pump Storage Plant.