In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Principle of MHD Power Generation 2. Advantages and Limitations of MHD Power Generation 3. Voltage and Power Output. Principle of MHD Power Generation: The magneto hydrodynamic (MHD) power generation is one of the examples of a new unique method of power generation and provides a way of generating electrical energy directly from [...]
In this article we will discuss about the open and closed cycle MHD system. Open Cycle MHD System: An elementary open cycle MHD system is a system in which a high pressure, high temperature combustion gas is forced through a strong magnetic field. Coal is processed and burnt in the combustor at a high temperature of about 2,600°C and pressure [...]
In this article we will discuss about:-1. Principle of Thermionic Converter 2. Limitations of Thermionic Converter 3. Applications. Principle of Thermionic Converter: A thermionic generator (converter) converts heat energy directly to electrical energy by utilizing thermionic emission effect. All metals and some oxides have free electrons which are released on heating. In a thermionic converter, electrons act as the working [...]
Here is a term paper on ‘Solar Cells‘ for class 9, 10, 11 and 12. Find paragraphs, long and short term papers on ‘Solar Cells‘ especially written for school and college students. Term Paper on Solar Cells Term Paper Contents: Term Paper on the Introduction to Solar Cells Term Paper on the Different Types of Solar Cells Term Paper on [...]
Here is a term paper on ‘Fuel Cells‘ for class 9, 10, 11 and 12. Find paragraphs, long and short term papers on ‘Fuel Cells‘ especially written for school and college students. Term Paper on Fuel Cells Term Paper # 1. Introduction to Fuel Cells: A fuel cell is a device in which the chemical energy is converted directly into [...]
Basically, the wind turbines are of two types namely horizontal axis wind turbines, such as traditional farm windmills used for pumping water and the vertical axis wind turbines, such as the egg beater-style Darrieus model, named after its French inventor. Most large modern wind turbines are horizontal-axis turbines. In horizontal-axis turbines, the axis of rotation is horizontal with respect to [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Introduction to Tidal Power 2. Advantages and Disadvantages of Tidal Power 3. Generation Methods. Introduction to Tidal Power: Tidal power also represents a permanent source of energy. It can be predicted fairly accurately and is free from all types of pollutions. The rise and fall of tides nearly twice a day are [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Introduction to Wind Power Generation 2. Wind Energy Generators (WEG) 3. Combined Wind-Diesel Power Plants 4. Combined Solar-Wind Power Plant 5. Wind Potential 6. Advantages and Disadvantages of Wind-Generated Electricity. Introduction to Wind Power Generation: Winds are essentially caused by the solar heating of the atmosphere. They carry enormous quantity of energy. [...]
A wind turbine is a rotary device that extracts energy from the wind and converts into rotary mechanical energy. Blowing wind spins the blades on a wind turbine. When the wind blows, a pocket of low pressure air forms on the downwind side of the blade. The low pressure air pocket then pulls the blade toward it, causing the rotor [...]
Biomass gasifiers convert the solid biomass (basically wood waste, agricultural residues, etc.) into a combustible gas mixture, known as producer gas. The conversion efficiency of the gasification process is in the range of 60-70%. The producer gas consists of mainly carbon monoxide, hydrogen, nitrogen gas and methane and has a lower calorific value (1,000-1,200 kcal/Nm3). The "biomass gasification—electricity generation" system [...]