Basic Mechanical Engineering Questions (Part-2: Power Plant Engineering)

 

Basic Mechanical Engineering Questions 

Part-2: Power Plant Engineering

➦ What is the purpose of a steam turbine in a power plant?
➦ Explain the working principle of a Rankine cycle.
➦ What is the difference between a fossil fuel power plant and a nuclear power plant?
➦ How does the efficiency of a power plant change with an increase in temperature and pressure of the steam?
➦ What is condenser pressure in a power plant and why is it important?
➦ How does a combined cycle power plant work and what are its advantages over conventional power plants?
➦ Explain the role of a feedwater pump in a power plant.

 (Part-1: Steam Boiler, Turbine & Power Plant)

➦ What are the main components of a coal-fired power plant and how do they work together to generate electricity?
➦ Discuss the environmental impact of power plants and the measures that can be taken to reduce their carbon footprint.
➦ What are the advantages and disadvantages of renewable energy sources compared to conventional power sources?

➦ What is the purpose of a cooling tower in a power plant and how does it work?
➦ Explain the process of ash handling in a coal-fired power plant.
➦ Discuss the challenges in designing a power plant for high altitude areas and the solutions to overcome them.
➦ What are the main types of boilers used in power plants and how do they differ from each other?
➦ What is cogeneration and how does it work in a power plant?
➦ What is the function of a deaerator in a power plant and how does it improve plant performance?
➦ Discuss the impact of power plant operations on the local community and the measures that can be taken to mitigate it.

➦ What is the purpose of a steam drum in a power plant and how does it work?
➦ Explain the process of flue gas desulfurization in a coal-fired power plant and
why is it important.
➦ Discuss the role of power plants in ensuring energy security and the measures that can be taken to improve their reliability.
 

Mechanical Engineering Written Exam Questions

➦ What is the purpose of a turbine governor in a power plant and how does it work?
➦ Discuss the factors affecting the thermal efficiency of a power plant and the methods to improve it.
➦ Explain the process of coal gasification and its applications in power plants.
➦ What is the role of a generator in a power plant and how does it convert mechanical energy into electrical energy?
➦ Discuss the different types of power plant configurations and the advantages and disadvantages of each.

➦ What is the purpose of a breaker in a power plant and how does it ensure the safety of the electrical system?
➦ Explain the process of power transmission and distribution in a power plant and the challenges associated with it.
➦ Discuss the different methods of power plant control and the role of automation in improving plant performance.
➦ What is the purpose of a condenser in a power plant and how does it work?
➦ Explain the impact of power plant operations on the water resources and the measures that can be taken to minimize it.