Utility Engineers Working with Utitlity : Practical Topics with Questions

Today we will discuss about Utility Engineering in factories. Utility is very important to run a factory. Different factories need different types of utilities to run their factory. Basic utilities are likely-

 1) Power

2) Boiler

3) Compressor

4) WTP

5) ETP

6) Chiller

7) Forklifts etc.

1) Power: To run the factory power is the most essential utility. Power could be available by distribution line from Government authority like PDB, WZDCL, DESCO, BREB etc.

The main components for connection of electricity’s are -

A) Transformer

B) LT Panel

C) PFI Panel

D) Distribution Box etc.

Questions:-

a) What is buchholz relay?

b) Why transformer Oil is used?

c) What is PFI and why it is used?

Individual factory may set up Own power set up by GENERATOR.     

 Generator: During load shedding or when main electricity is not available, then to support the factory Generator is needed. There are different types and brand is available in the market. Depends on the source Energy and costing factory Engineers select the Generator type. Gas, Diesel and Furnace Oil Generator is common in our country.

Questions:-

a) Brand / types name of the Generator

b) What is the Preventive & Corrective maintenance?

c) What is turbo Charger?

d) What is RT of Cooling Tower?

e) What types of cooling system is used?

2) Boiler: Boiler is another most important utility in factory. To produce steam boiler is essential. Different types of Boiler are available in the market. Like Generator to run boiler it needs Gas/Furnace Oil/Diesel etc as a fuel. In Boiler Soft water is used, because the more the hardness of water the more chance to formation of scale inside the boiler. For making the soft water it needs softener plant.

Questions:-

a) Types of Boiler, Brand Name?

b) Source of Energy (Fuel)

c) What types of Dozing chemical is used?

d) What is make up water?

e) What are Boiler mountings and accessories? Name the boiler mountings & accessories.

f) What is fire tube boiler and water tube boiler?

To be continued ---