## GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY Program Name: Diploma Engineering Level: Diploma Branch: Mechanical Engineering Subject Code: DI05019041 Subject Name: Power Plant Engineering w. e. f. Academic Year: 2026-27 Semester: 5 th Category of the Course: PEC-04 1. Elements of Mechanical Engineering (DI01000191): Familiarity with IC engines, turbines, boilers, compressors and basic mechanical systems. Prerequisite: 2. Engineering Thermodynamics (DI03019011): Understanding of basic laws of thermodynamics, thermodynamic cycles (Carnot, Rankine, Brayton, Diesel), properties of steam and energy conversion principles. 3. Fluid Mechanics (DI03000171): Knowledge of fluid properties, fluid statics & dynamics and basic hydraulic machines. 4. Engineering Mathematics (DI01000021): Basic knowledge of differential equations, algebra and numerical methods used in engineering analysis. Rationale: Power Plant Engineering is an essential subject that provides students with fundamental knowledge of various power generation systems and their operation, including coal-based thermal, diesel, cogeneration, nuclear, and hydroelectric power plants. It enables understanding of energy conversion processes, plant components and performance analysis while emphasizing efficiency, reliability and environmental considerations. With growing energy demands and the need for sustainable development, this subject equips students with the skills required to analyze, design, operate and optimize power plants, thereby preparing them for careers in the power and energy sector as well as advanced studies in thermal and energy engineering. ## Course Outcome: After Completion of the Course, Student will able to: | No | Course Outcomes | |------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 01 | Explain power generation fundamentals and evaluate economic factors such as load curve, tariff and cost of power in power plants. | | 02 | Describe the layout, working principles and performance of modern coal-based thermal power plants and analyze their key components. | | 03 | Interpret Hydroelectric power plant systems, including site selection, component identification and classification. | ## GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY Program Name: Diploma Engineering Level: Diploma Branch: Mechanical Engineering Subject Code: DI05019041 Subject Name: Power Plant Engineering | 04 | Explain Nuclear power plant operations, its types and waste disposal methods. | |------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 05 | Identify elements and functions of Diesel and Gas Turbine power plants, including cogeneration and combined cycle systems. | ## Teaching and Examination Scheme: | Teaching Scheme (in Hours) | Teaching Scheme (in Hours) | Teaching Scheme (in Hours) | Total Credits L+T+ (PR/2) | Assessment Pattern and Marks | Assessment Pattern and Marks | Assessment Pattern and Marks | Assessment Pattern and Marks | Total | |--------------------------------|--------------------------------|--------------------------------|-------------------------------|--------------------------------|--------------------------------|--------------------------------|--------------------------------|---------| | L | T | PR | Cr | Theory | Theory | Tutorial / Practical | Tutorial / Practical | | | | | | | ESE(E) | PA(M) | PA(I) | ESE (V) | Marks | | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 70 | 30 | 20 | 30 | 150 | ## Course Content: | Unit No. | Content | No. of Hours | % of Weightage | |-------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------|-------------------| | 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  Maximum Demand (Peak Load)  Base Demand (Base Load)  Load Curve  Load Duration Curve  Average Load  Load Factor  Plant Utilization Factor  Diversity Factor 1.5 Economics of Power Generation  Cost Analysis of Electrical Power  Capital/Fixed Cost  Operating and Maintenance Cost  Financial Parameters 1.6 Various Tariff Methods 1.7Energy Sector:- Generation, Transmission and Distribution  National Grid and Its Significance 1.8 Simple Numerical | 10 | 22 | ## GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY Program Name: Diploma Engineering Level: Diploma Branch: Mechanical Engineering Subject Code: DI05019041 Subject Name: Power Plant Engineering | |  Based on Load, Cost and Tariff | | | |----|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----|----| | 2 | Modern Coal-Based Thermal Power Generation 2.1 Rankine Cycle:- Ideal & Actual Cycle 2.2 Methods for Improving Thermal Efficiency  Superheating  Reheating  Regenerative Feed Heating 2.3 Configuration of Modern Thermal Power Plant  General Layout and Working 2.4 Plant Auxiliary Systems and Circuits  Fuel and Ash Handling System  Air Supply and Flue Gas System  Feedwater and Steam Circuit  Condenser and Cooling Water System  Lubrication System of Steam Turbine 2.5 High-Pressure Boilers  Lamont Boiler  Benson Boiler  Modern Super critical Boilers  Compare Super-critical with Sub-critical Boiler. 2.6 Combustion System  Furnaces  Pulverized Fuel Firing System 2.7 Emission Control System  Electrostatic Precipitator (ESP) 2.8Turbine Control Mechanism  Governing of Steam Turbine 2.9 Simple Numerical  Based on Rankine Cycle and Efficiency | 15 | 33 | | 3 | Hydroelectric Power Plant 3.1 Fundamentals of Hydropower  Classification  Various purposes of Hydroelectric Power Plant 3.2 Configuration of Hydroelectric Power Plants  General Layout and Working 3.3 Various Hydropower Plants  Pump Storage Hydroelectric Power Plant  Micro Hydel Power Plant 3.4 Site Selection of Hydroelectric Power Plant | 4 | 9 | ## GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY Program Name: Diploma Engineering Level: Diploma Branch: Mechanical Engineering Subject Code: DI05019041 Subject Name: Power Plant Engineering | 4. | Nuclear Power Generation Systems 4.1 Fundamentals of Nuclear Science  Nuclear Fission and Fusion  Chain Reaction Mechanism  Nuclear Fuels and Their Characteristics 4.2 Nuclear Reactor Systems  Major Components of a Nuclear Reactor 4.3 Types of Nuclear Reactors: Construction and Operation  Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR)  Boiling Water Reactor (BWR)  CANDU Reactor  Fast Breeder Reactor (FBR) 4.4 Nuclear Waste Management  Radioactive Waste and Disposal Methods 4.5 Site Selection Criteria for Nuclear Power Plants | 8 | 18 | |------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----|------| | 5. | 4.6 Nuclear Power Development in India Diesel, Gas Turbine and Cogeneration Power Plants 5.1Diesel Engine Power Plant Fundamentals  Applications of Diesel Power Plants  Advantages and Limitations 5.2 Configuration of Diesel Power Plant  Layout and Working Principle 5.3 Systems of Diesel Power Plant  Fuel Supply System  Air Intake and Exhaust System  Cooling System  Lubrication System  Starting System 5.4 Gas Turbine Power Plants  Auxiliary Systems of Gas Turbine Plant 5.5 Comparative Analysis  Diesel Engine Vs Gas Turbine Power Plants 5.6Combined Cycle and Cogeneration Systems  Cogeneration  Combined Cycle Power Plant 5.7 Simple Numerical on Brayton Cycle | 8 | 18 | | | Total | 45 | 100 | Page 4 of 8 ## GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY Program Name: Diploma Engineering Level: Diploma Branch: Mechanical Engineering Subject Code: DI05019041 Subject Name: Power Plant Engineering ## Suggested Specification Table with Marks (Theory): | Distribution of Theory Marks | Distribution of Theory Marks | Distribution of Theory Marks | Distribution of Theory Marks | Distribution of Theory Marks | Distribution of Theory Marks | |--------------------------------|--------------------------------|--------------------------------|--------------------------------|--------------------------------|--------------------------------| | R Level | U Level | A Level | N Level | E Level | C Level | | 23 | 26 | 21 | - | - | - | Where R: Remember; U: Understanding; A: Application, N: Analyze and E: Evaluate C: Create (as per Revised Bloom's Taxonomy) ## References/Suggested Learning Resources: ## (a) Books: | Sr.No. Title Of Book | Author | Publication | |----------------------------------------|------------------------------------------|-------------------------------| | 1. Power Plant Engineering | P K Nag | Tata Mc Graw Hill | | 2. Power Plant Engineering | Dr. P. C. Sharma | S. K. Kataria & Sons | | 3. Power Plant Engineering | R. K. Rajput | Laxmi Publications | | Power Plant Engineering | Domkundwar | 4. Dhanpat Rai & Co. Limited | | Power Plant Engineering | Black & Veatch | 5. Springer Publication | | Power Station Engineering and Economy | Bernhardt G A Sarotzki, William A Vopat | 6. Tata Mc Graw Hill | ## (b) Open source software and website: 1. http://nptel.ac.in/courses/112105051/ 2. https://www.nrc.gov/reactors.html 3. https://www.energy.gov/eere/water/types-hydropower-plants 4. https://www.ntpc.co.in/ 5. https://powermin.gov.in/ 6. www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbuLfXgw4Gs 7. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9q80sSHxKM 8. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdPTuwKEfmA ## Suggested Course Practical List: ## GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY ## Program Name: Diploma Engineering ## Level: Diploma ## Branch: Mechanical Engineering Subject Code: DI05019041 Subject Name: Power Plant Engineering | 01 | Demonstrate various energy conversion systems in different types of power plants. | 1 | 04 | |---------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------|------| | 02 | Calculate the cost of power for given data of power station. | 1 | 02 | | 03 | Calculate the Tariff of electric energy for (i) Domestic (urban) usage, (ii) Tariff for electric energy, (iii) Industrial usages and (iv) Agriculture usage from given data. | 1 | 04 | | 04 | Demonstrate various circuits of modern coal-based Thermal power plants. | 2 | 04 | | 05 | Demonstrate various high-pressure boilers. | 2 | 04 | | 06 | Calculate Rankine cycle efficiency and specific steam consumption based on given data. | 2 | 04 | | 07 | Demonstrate major components of Hydroelectric power plant. | 3 | 02 | | 08 | Demonstrate major components of different Nuclear power plants. | 4 | 02 | | 09 | Calculate Brayton cycle efficiency based on given data. | 5 | 02 | | 10 | Demonstrate major components of the Diesel power plant. | 5 | 02 | | Total (Hours) | Total (Hours) | Total (Hours) | 30 | ## List of Laboratory/Learning Resources Required: | Sr. No. | Equipment Name | Unit No. | |------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------| | 1 | Model of coal-based thermal power plant (including all circuits). | 2 | | 2 | Models of high-pressure boilers: Lamont boiler Benson boiler | 2 | | 3 | Models of boiler furnaces. | 2 | | 4 | Model of hydroelectric power plant. | 3 | | 5 | Model of nuclear power plant. | 4 | | 6 | Models of nuclear reactors: Pressurized water reactor Boiling water reactor CANDU reactor | 4 | | 7 | Model of Diesel power plant. | 5 | ## GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY Program Name: Diploma Engineering Level: Diploma Branch: Mechanical Engineering Subject Code: DI05019041 Subject Name: Power Plant Engineering | 8. | Model of gas turbine power plant. | 5 | |------|-------------------------------------------------------|-----| | 9 | Model of cogeneration and combined cycle power plant. | 5 | ## Suggested Project List: (Group of 10 students) ## 1. Energy Audit and Load Analysis Title: Electrical Load Survey and Energy Audit of Campus/Residential Area ## Activities: -  Data collection -  Load curve and load factor calculation -  Tariff analysis ## 2. Comparative Study of Power Plants in India Title: Technical and Economic Comparison of Thermal, Hydro, Nuclear and Gas Power Plants Activities: -  Data collection -  Efficiency, cost, environmental impact comparison ## 3. Emission Control in Thermal Power Plants Title: Study and Model of Electrostatic Precipitator (ESP) ## Activities: -  Working principle study -  Model fabrication -  Efficiency analysis ## 4. Nuclear Power Plant Safety Analysis Title: Study of Nuclear Reactor Safety Systems and Waste Management ## Activities: -  Reactor types study (PWR, BWR, CANDU) -  Safety measures and disposal methods ## 5. Smart Power Generation Concept Title: Integration of Conventional Power Plants with Smart Grid Concept Activities: -  Study of national grid -  Load management techniques -  Future energy trends ## GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY Program Name: Diploma Engineering Level: Diploma Branch: Mechanical Engineering Subject Code: DI05019041 Subject Name: Power Plant Engineering ## Suggested Activities for Students: | Sr. No. Activity | |---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 1. Prepare load curve and load duration curve using real residential data for different season time. | | 2. Case study on energy scenario in India | | 3. Collect data for tariff for different types of consumer and explain it. | | 4. Collect data of new installed power plants ( type, capacity, place etc) in last 10 years. | | 5. Explain possible impact on economy for different types of power plant. | | 6. Explain various circuits of thermal power plant from given layout of power plant. | | 7. Enlist coal-based thermal power plant specifications which is available nearby. | | 8. Prepare a comparative analysis of high pressure boilers, super critical and sub critical boilers. | | 9. Prepare property table for different types of fuel/energy which is useful for power generation. | | 10. Explain scope of micro hydro power plant in your state. | | 11. Case study of major Indian hydro projects such as Sardar Sarovar Dam | | 12. Visit any coal-based/ Diesel engine/gas turbine/nuclear power plant. | | 13. Collect data of diesel generating sets installed at nearby place. | | 14. Prepare a presentation on various control systems for modern power plant. | * * * * * * *