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A waveguide termination having VSWR of 1.1 is used to dissipate 100 watts of power. The reflected power will be A) 0.2268 W B) 0.5868 W C) 0.3468 W D) 0.4568 W 

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A waveguide termination having VSWR of 1.1 is used to dissipate 100 watts of power. The reflected power will be 0.2268 W

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asked Mar 10, 2018 by anonymous
How much electricity is produced by a power plant?
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How much electricity is produced by a power plant?

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How does electricity get from the power plant to your home?
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How does electricity get from the power plant to your home?

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asked Jul 24, 2019 by anonymous
Explain the function of different parts of a typical nuclear power plant with neat sketch.
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Explain the function of different parts of a typical nuclear power plant with neat sketch. 

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Functions of each part of Nuclear power plant:-  1) Nuclear Reactor: In nuclear reactor the fuel rod of U235 is placed through which tremendous amount of heat energy is ... is mechanically coupled with steam turbine. 8) Alternator: It converts mechanical energy into electrical energy.

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asked Jul 24, 2019 by anonymous
With a neat diagram explain pumped storage hydro power plant.
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With a neat diagram explain pumped storage hydro power plant. 

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Diagram of pumped storage hydro power plant: Explanation: In this power plant, generator is so designed that it Converts mechanical power into electrical power and also works as a ... helps in reducing a reserve capacity of PP as it provides additional power during peak load period. 

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asked Jul 24, 2019 by anonymous
Draw a layout of a thermo-chemical based power plant.
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Draw a layout of a thermo-chemical based power plant. 

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Layout of a thermo-chemical based power plant:  In this process dry biomass fuels converted to produce gas ,liquid fuels or oil by thermo chemical conversion Thermo-Chemical conversion are of following ways:- 1. Direct combustion 2. Gasification 3. Pyrolysis

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asked Jul 24, 2019 by anonymous
With a neat diagram explain solar photovoltaic power plant.
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With a neat diagram explain solar photovoltaic power plant. 

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Diagram of solar photovoltaic power plant :  Explanation:  Solar power plant consists of following components:  1. Photovoltaic cell panel: Its function is to convert sunrays directly into DC ... .  5. Step-up transformer: It step-up input voltage to utilization voltage e.g. 230V

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asked May 3, 2018 by anonymous
In a thermal power plant, ash is collected in
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In a thermal power plant, ash is collected in

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In a thermal power plant, ash is collected in hoppers or bunkers

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asked Mar 20, 2018 by anonymous
In a power plant if the maximum demand on the plant is equal to the plant capacity, then?
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In a power plant if the maximum demand on the plant is equal to the plant capacity, then plant reserve capacity will be zero.

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asked Mar 20, 2018 by anonymous
Maximum demand on a power plant is?
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Maximum demand on a power plant is the greatest of all "short time interval averaged" demand during a period.

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asked Mar 20, 2018 by anonymous
Annual operating expenditure of a power plant consists of?
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Annual operating expenditure of a power plant consists of fixed charges, semi-fixed charges, running charges.

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asked Jul 24, 2019 by anonymous
What are the criteria for selection of site for hydroelectric power plant?
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What are the criteria for selection of site for hydroelectric power plant?

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Following Factors to be kept while site selecting for Hydro power plant:  1. It should be located where high rain fall occurs. 2. A large catchments area must be available to store water. 3. It ... 12. Cost of land should be less. 13. Skilled and unskilled man power should be available nearby.

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asked Jul 24, 2019 by anonymous
Why concentrating collectors are used in solar power plant.
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Because of following advantages concentrating type collector are used in solar power plant: -  1. Temperature: Temperature obtained is high because absorber area is less and collector/reflector area ... results: As tracking system is used better results are obtain than flat type collector.

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asked Jul 24, 2019 by anonymous
List the types of turbine used in hydro power plant.
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List the types of turbine used in hydro power plant.  

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Following types of turbine used in hydro power plant:  1.Pelton wheel 2.Francis Turbine 3.Kaplan Turbine 4.Propeller Turbine 

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asked May 8, 2018 by anonymous
The overall efficiency of Thermal Power Plant is equal to _______________ .
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The overall efficiency of Thermal Power Plant is equal to _______________ .  (A) Regenerative Cycle Efficiency (B) Renkine Cycle Efficiency (C) Carnot cycle efficiency (D) None of the above

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The overall efficiency of Thermal Power Plant is equal to Regenerative Cycle Efficiency. 

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asked Apr 29, 2018 by anonymous
The rankine cycle efficiency of steam power plant is
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The rankine cycle efficiency of steam power plant is  (1) 60-80% (3) 30-45% (2) 45-80% (4) 20-30%

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The rankine cycle efficiency of steam power plant is 30-45%

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asked Mar 20, 2018 by anonymous
Power plant having maximum demand more than the installed rated capacity will have utilisation factor?
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Power plant having maximum demand more than the installed rated capacity will have utilisation factor more than unity.

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asked Mar 10, 2018 by anonymous
What is the largest power plant in the world?
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What is the largest power plant in the world?

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asked Mar 10, 2018 by anonymous
What is the most common type of power plant?
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What is the most common type of power plant?

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Hydroelectric  power  plant.

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asked Mar 20, 2018 by anonymous
____power plant is expected to have the longest life.
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Hydroelectric power plant is expected to have the longest life.

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asked May 8, 2018 by anonymous
A 17 inch personal computer uses approximately 150 watts in an hour. If you have same
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A 17 inch personal computer uses approximately 150 watts in an hour. If you have same computer on for only 4 minutes (for checking e-mail) what would be the power consumption?  (A) 0.1 kW (B) 0.04 kW (C) 0.01 kW (D) None of the above

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A 17 inch personal computer uses approximately 150 watts in an hour. If you have same computer on for only 4 minutes (for checking e-mail) what would be the power consumption?  (A) 0.1 kW (B) 0.04 kW (C) 0.01 kW (D) None of the above

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asked Aug 2, 2019 by anonymous
State the function of super heater of a thermal power plant.
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State the function of super heater of a thermal power plant. 

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Function of Super heater: -  Its function is to increase the temperature of steam by absorbing heat from exhausted hot flue gases.

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asked Sep 8, 2018 by anonymous
State why nuclear power plants are used as base load plants and diesel power plants as a peak load plant.
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State why nuclear power plants are used as base load plants and diesel power plants as a peak load plant. 

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1. Because of following points Nuclear power plant used as base load power plant:-  1. Nuclear power plants is very economical for producing bulk amount of electric power 2. Nuclear power plant is reliable ... . The plants can be put on load easily. 4. Diesel engines take less time to make OFF.

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asked Sep 8, 2018 by anonymous
Explain the nuclear chain reaction in a nuclear power plant.
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Explain the nuclear chain reaction in a nuclear power plant.

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Nuclear chain reaction in a nuclear power plant: If a slow moving neutron hits unstable heavy nucleus of nuclear fuel U235 or Pu239 , the neutron is absorbed, the nucleus splits into two more ... chain reaction can be controlled and desired heat energy can be obtained in nuclear power plant. 

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asked Sep 7, 2018 by anonymous
Explain ash disposal and dust collection in a thermal power plant.
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Explain ash disposal and dust collection in a thermal power plant.

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Ash disposal:-  Various methods of disposal of ash are:  Mechanical handling system.  Pneumatic system. Hydraulic system  Steam jet system  Commonly used ash handling ... be done either manually or automatically.  This removed fly ash is collected in separate container

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asked Apr 30, 2018 by anonymous
The capital cost of a power plant depends on
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The capital cost of a power plant depends on  (1) Total installed capacity only. (2) Total number of units only. (3) Total installed capacity and number of units as well. (4) Neither the installed capacity nor number of units

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The capital cost of a power plant depends on Total installed capacity and number of units as well.

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asked Mar 26, 2018 by anonymous
A power plant usally works on?
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A power plant usally works on Rankine Cycle.

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asked Aug 2, 2019 by anonymous
What are the basic requirements of locating wind power plant ?
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What are the basic requirements of locating wind power plant ?

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The basic requirements of locating wind power plant:  1) The site should be selected where winds are strong i.e. where pressure of wind is high and there is continuity. 2) Wind pressure ... the turbine which can affect the system's overall performance. 10)Possibility to connect to power grid. 

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asked Aug 2, 2019 by anonymous
State elements of diesel electric power plant with their functions.
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State elements of diesel electric power plant with their functions. 

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Elements of Diesel Power Plant with their function):   1) Diesel Engine: - This is the main component of the P.P. which develops mechanical power. 2) Engine air intake system: - Air ... fuel as per requirement. 10) Alternator: - Its function is to convert mechanical power into electrical power.

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asked Aug 2, 2019 by anonymous
State advantages of Pulverized coal w.r.t. thermal power plant.
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State advantages of Pulverized coal w.r.t. thermal power plant. 

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Advantages of Pulverized coal w.r.t. thermal power plant.  1. Due to pulvarization amount of fuel required to produce same amount of heat reduces. 2. Time required for combution reduces ... of air and thorough mixing of air and fuel, very high-combustion temperatures can be attained.

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asked Sep 8, 2018 by anonymous
State the advantages and disadvantages of hydroelectric power plant.
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State the advantages and disadvantages of hydroelectric power plant.

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Advantages of Hydroelectric power plant:-  1. There is no air pollution and other environmental problems. 2. The fuel (water) is available freely. 3. No fuel transportation cost so; there is ... , this can force the relocation of large numbers of riverside cities, towns, villages & people.

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asked Sep 8, 2018 by anonymous
Explain starting system in diesel electric power plant.
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Explain starting system in diesel electric power plant.

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Starting system in Diesel Electric Power Plant: It includes Storage battery, compressed air tanks, self-starter etc. The purpose of engine starting system is to rotate the engine initially while ... as Ammeters, Voltmeters, Wattmeters, Thermometers, Pressure gauges, Visible and audible alarm etc.

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asked Sep 8, 2018 by anonymous
Explain the procedure for disposal of nuclear power plant.
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Explain the procedure for disposal of nuclear power plant.

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Disposal of nuclear waste: The waste products by nuclear fission may be solid, liquid or gas. i) Solid harmful disposals are packaged as required and shipped to a burial site for disposal. ii) Liquids ... and tested. If the required limits are met, these will be released to atmosphere. 

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asked Sep 8, 2018 by anonymous
State any two advantages and two disadvantages of nuclear power plant.
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State any two advantages and two disadvantages of nuclear power plant.

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Disadvantages of Nuclear Power Plant: -   1. The capital cost of Nuclear power plant is very high as compare to other power plant of same capacity. 2. The erection & ... material could be released into the environment. Causing extensive damage to the mankind,animals and environment.

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asked Sep 8, 2018 by anonymous
Explain fuel system and air intake system in diesel electric power plant.
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Explain fuel system and air intake system in diesel electric power plant.

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Fuel system and air intake system in diesel electric power plant :  Fuel system: It consists of storage tank, strainers, fuel transfer pump and all day fuel tank. The fuel oil is supplied ... Filters are provided to remove dust particles from air which may act as abrasive in the engine cylinder.

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asked Sep 7, 2018 by anonymous
State any four advantages and four disadvantages of diesel electric power plant.
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State any four advantages and four disadvantages of diesel electric power plant. 

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asked Sep 7, 2018 by anonymous
State any four factors for selection of hydro power plant site.
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State any four factors for selection of hydro power plant site. 

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Following Factors to be kept while site selecting for Hydro power plant: 1) Quantity of water available :-Where high rainfall occures so that sufficent quantity of water can be stored for generation of ... be possible to divert the stream. 11. Sand, gravel, etc., should be available nearby.

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asked Sep 7, 2018 by anonymous
Write any four advantages and four disadvantages of thermal power plant.
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Write any four advantages and four disadvantages of thermal power plant.

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asked Sep 7, 2018 by anonymous
State the different types of engines in diesel power plant.
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State the different types of engines in diesel power plant.

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Types of engines in diesel power plant: 1) Two Stroke Diesel Engine 2) Four Stroke Diesel Engine

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asked Sep 7, 2018 by anonymous
Write any two disadvantages of hydro power plant.
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Write any two disadvantages of hydro power plant.

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Disadvantages of hydro power plant: i) Due to high cost of civil engineering works, the capital cost per kW of hydro plants is considerably higher than that of steam plants. ii) Hydro ... ) Hydro plant reservoir submerges huge areas, uproots large population and creates social and other problems. 

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asked Sep 7, 2018 by anonymous
State any four factors for selection of site of wind power plant.
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State any four factors for selection of site of wind power plant.

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The Factors for selection of site for Wind Mills: 1) The site should be selected where winds are strong i.e. where pressure of wind is high and there is continuity (14.4- 16.2 km/h) ... 50m of the turbine which can affect the system's overall performance 10)Possibility to connect to power grid. 

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asked Sep 7, 2018 by anonymous
List out the four applications of diesel electric power plant.
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List out the four applications of diesel electric power plant.

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Applications of Diesel Power Plant: 1. It can be used as a standby (emergency) power plant to maintain continuity of supply. (Incase failure of main supply like hospital, Telephone exchange Radio stations, ... 10. Diesel plants are widely used for generating power ranging from 100 to 5,000 H.P.

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asked Sep 7, 2018 by anonymous
State any four factors for selecting location of nuclear power plant.
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State any four factors for selecting location of nuclear power plant.

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i) Seismicity: If the area of a nuclear site is seismically active, it may not be used for nuclear power plant.  ii) Water Availability: The nuclear power plants would need a ... Therefore, the site selected for such plant should have adequate arrangement for the disposal of radioactive waste.

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asked Sep 7, 2018 by anonymous
Distinguish between fire tube and water tube boilers in steam power plant.
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Distinguish between fire tube and water tube boilers in steam power plant.

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Fire Tube boiler Water Tube boiler In fire tube boilers hot gases are passed through the tubes and water surrounds these tubes. In these boilers water is inside the tubes and hot gases are ... risk of explosion due to low pressure. Risk of explosion is more due to high pressure.

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asked Sep 7, 2018 by anonymous
Write function of control rods in nuclear power plant.
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Write function of control rods in nuclear power plant.

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Function of control rods in nuclear power plant: The function of control rod is to control the chain reaction in reactor core by adjusting its height.

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Explain why potential difference is necessary to produce current in a circuit.
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Explain why potential difference is necessary to produce current in a circuit.

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asked Sep 6, 2018 by anonymous
List the different methods to produce damping torque.
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List the different methods to produce damping torque.

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Methods of providing damping torque in indicating type instruments: 1) Air friction damping. 2) Fluid friction damping. 3) Eddy current damping.

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asked Mar 15, 2018 by anonymous
How many volts does it take to power an Arduino?
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How many volts does it take to power an Arduino?

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5volts is enough to supply the Arduino.

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asked Mar 20, 2018 by anonymous
A low utilization factor for a plant indicates that?
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A low utilization factor for a plant indicates that plant is used for stand by purpose.

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Draw and explain fixed dome type biogas plant. 

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Diagram of fixed dome type biogas plant: Explanation of layout of biogas plant by the method of fermentation conversion  1. Foundation : Biomass plant consists of pit excavated to desire ... the slurry from the top of the dome with the help of stirrer which is at digester chamber.

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