Problem Statement 2:

Consider a steam power plant with a capacity of 300 MW. The fuel burnt is natural gas, supplied at flow rate of 25
kg/s. Assume stack flue gas temperature of 110 ℃. Since outside weather varies from summer to winter, hence assume
ambient condition to be varied from 5 to 30 ℃, while keeping the ambient pressure to be constant at 101 kPa. You
can assume the following schematic of steam power plant that consist of high pressure (HP), intermediate (IP) and
low pressure (LP) turbines, and six close feed water heaters and one deaerator. You can assume any missing data. Use
the actual properties of air and fuel, analyze the following:
1. Heat loss in MW in condenser, boiler, heaters and turbine when the ambient temperature is varied from 5 to
30 ℃.
2. Exergy loss in boiler, turbine, condenser and heater when load is varied from 50 MW to 300 MW
3. Exergetic efficiency of turbine when the ambient temperature is varied from 5 to 30 ℃.
4. You can use any modern tool to analyze the steam power plant.

CEP Attributes Mapping:

(Sr. # 1 is mandatory and at least one from the remaining 2~9).

S. No Attribute Justification

1 Preamble The proposed problem required in-depth knowledge of

energy and exergy losses in power plant, literature survey
In-depth engineering knowledge about the physical and chemical exergy calculations, and
energy and exergy loss in various sections of the power
plants are required.

2 Range of conflicting requirements The analysis requires for various capacity of the power
plant, as well as variation in weather conditions

3 Depth of analysis required The proposed problem required in-depth knowledge of

energy and exergy losses in power plant, literature survey
about the physical and chemical exergy calculations, and
energy and exergy loss in various sections of the power
plants are required.

4 Depth of knowledge required To perform the energy and exergy analysis of the given
plant, students require knowledge related to steam power
plant, energy loss calculation, exergy loss calculation both
for physical and chemical exergy

5 Familiarity of issues N/A

6 Extent of applicable codes N/A

7 Extent of stakeholder involvement and N/A

level of conflicting requirement

8 Consequences N/A

9 Interdependence N/A

Duration: Phase 1: 5 weeks after mid-exam

Phase 2: last week of classes
Assessment (out of class): Progress review and Oral discussion/viva (Phase 1)
2nd report and Oral discussion/viva (Phase 2)