Unit 3

Hydroelectric and Nuclear Power Plant

1. Explain the amount of power in a hydro electric power plant.
2. State important factors for site selection of hydro electric power plant.
3. Classify as per height of water or water head various hydro electric power plant.
4. Classify as per nature of load various hydro electric power plant.
5. Classify as per water quantity various hydro electric power plant.
6. What are the factors affecting selection of hydraulic turbines?
7. Write short note on: Spillways and surge tank.
8. Explain Flow Duration Curve.
9. What are the various elements of nuclear power plants?
10. Explain Mass Curve.
11. Explain different types of nuclear reactors in detail.
12. Write short note on: Coolant and cladding.