Basic thermodynamic cycles, various components of steam power
plant-layout-pulverized coal burners- Fluidized bed combustion-coal handling
systems-ash handling systems- Forced draft and induced draft fans- Boilers-feed
pumps-super heater- regenerator-condenser- dearearators-cooling tower
HYDRO ELECTRIC POWER PLANTS
Layout-dams-selection of water turbines-types-pumped storage
hydel plants
NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS
Principles of nuclear energy- Fission reactions-nuclear
reactor-nuclear power plants
GAS AND DIESEL POWER PLANTS
Types, open and closed cycle gas turbine, work output &
thermal efficiency, methods to improve performance-reheating, intercoolings,
regeneration-advantage and disadvantages- Diesel engine power plant-component
and layout
NON-CONVENTIONAL POWER GENERATION
Solar energy collectors, OTEC, wind power plants, tidal power
plants and geothermal resources, fuel cell, MHD power generation-principle,
thermoelectric power generation, thermionic power generation
REFERENCE
Text Books
1.A Course in Power Plant Engineering by Arora and Domkundwar,
Dhanpat Rai and Co.Pvt.Ltd., New Delhi.
2.Power Plant Engineering by P.K. Nag, Tata McGraw Hill, Second
Edition , Fourth reprint 2003.
Reference Books
1.Power station Engineering and Economy by Bernhardt
G.A.Skrotzki and William A.Vopat- Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Company Ltd., New
Delhi, 20th reprint 2002.
2.An introduction to power plant technology by G.D. Rai-Khanna
Publishers, Delhi- 110 005.
3.Power Plant Technology, M.M. El-Wakil McGraw Hill 1984.
