Question 1:
a) Describe open loop and closed loop control system with some examples.
b) Explain the control system of hydro thermal power plant with neat block diagram.
Question 2: Write detailed notes on:
a) Feed water control in boilers.
b) Steam temperature control in boilers.
c) Furnace pressure control in boilers.
Question 3: Describe with details pulverizer control, draft control and combustion control in boilers.
Question 4: Explain in detail about the control system which is used in cogeneration plant.
Question 5: Describe in detail about:
a) Governor over speed cut off.
b) PLC applications.
Question 6: Describe the boiler components assembly with appropriate sketch.
Question 7:
a) Describe microprocessor based temperature control system in steam power plant.
b) Distinguish between analog and digital instruments.
c) Illustrate the limitations of analog instruments and the merits of digital instruments.
Question 8:
a) Describe the IEEE 488 standard interface.
b) Explain the distributed data acquisition and control system.
Question 9: With a neat sketch describe the different components of nuclear power plant and its essential controls.
Question 10: Describe in detail the Computer Automated Measurement and Control (CAMAC) standards.