DI05019041 · Semester 5 · 5G scheme
Power Plant Engineering
Notes and solutions following the Gujarat Technological University (GTU) syllabus for DI05019041. Independent material — not issued by the university.
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Syllabus units
Unit 1: Introduction to Power Generation and Economics
- 1.1 Indian Energy Scenario
- 1.2 Energy Conversion in various power plants
- 1.3 Classification of Power Generating Stations
- 1.4 Power Plant Load and Performance Parameters
- 1.5 Economics of Power Generation
- 1.6 Various Tariff Methods
- 1.7 Energy Sector:- Generation, Transmission and Distribution
- 1.8 Simple Numerical
Unit 2: Modern Coal-Based Thermal Power Generation
- 2.1 Rankine Cycle:- Ideal & Actual Cycle
- 2.2 Methods for Improving Thermal Efficiency
- 2.3 Configuration of Modern Thermal Power Plant
- 2.4 Plant Auxiliary Systems and Circuits
- 2.5 High-Pressure Boilers
- 2.6 Combustion System
- 2.7 Emission Control System
- 2.8 Turbine Control Mechanism
- 2.9 Simple Numerical
Unit 3: Hydroelectric Power Plant
- 3.1 Fundamentals of Hydropower
- 3.2 Configuration of Hydroelectric Power Plants
- 3.3 Various Hydropower Plants
- 3.4 Site Selection of Hydroelectric Power Plant
Unit 4: Nuclear Power Generation Systems
- 4.1 Fundamentals of Nuclear Science
- 4.2 Nuclear Reactor Systems
- 4.3 Types of Nuclear Reactors: Construction and Operation
- 4.4 Nuclear Waste Management
- 4.5 Site Selection Criteria for Nuclear Power Plants
- 4.6 Nuclear Power Development in India
Unit 5: Diesel, Gas Turbine and Cogeneration Power Plants
- 5.1 Diesel Engine Power Plant Fundamentals
- 5.2 Configuration of Diesel Power Plant
- 5.3 Systems of Diesel Power Plant
- 5.4 Gas Turbine Power Plants
- 5.5 Comparative Analysis
- 5.6 Combined Cycle and Cogeneration Systems
- 5.7 Simple Numerical on Brayton Cycle
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Study materials, question papers, and solutions for Power Plant Engineering (DI05019041) - Mechanical Engineering, Semester 5