In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Arrangement of Hydroelectric Power Plants 2. Selection of Site for Hydroelectric Power Plants 3. Types 4. Hydro Potential in India 5. Automatic and Remote Control 6. Advantages and Disadvantages 7. Generators Employed 8. Plant Layout 9. Auxiliaries 10. Environmental Impacts. Introduction to Hydroelectric Power Plants in India: Hydroelectric power is the power [...]
The hydroelectric power plants may be classified according to:- A. Classification According to the Extent of Water Flow Regulation Available B. Classification According to Availability of Water Head C. Classification According to Type of Load Supplied D. Classification of Hydroelectric Power Plants Based on Installed Capacity. A. Classification According to the Extent of Water Flow Regulation Available: According to the [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Characteristics of Water Turbines 2. Governing of Water Turbines 3. Selection. Characteristics of Water Turbines: 1. Head: Reaction turbines of various types can be used for operating heads up to 500 m and Pelton turbines are used for operating heads above 500 m. 2. Specific Speed. 3. Turbine Setting: A Pelton wheel [...]
There are many ways of classifying water or hydraulic turbines, for example, according to the type of flow of water, according to action of water on moving blades, according to head and quantity of water available, after the name of originator and according to the specific speed of the machine. According to the type of flow of water, the water [...]