In this article we will discuss about the Condenser:- 1. Function of Condenser 2. Type of Condensers 3. Reasons for Inefficiency 4. Air Leakage 5. Measurement of Vacuum 6. Effect of Air 7. Methods for Obtaining Maximum Vacuum 8. Vacuum Efficiency 9. Coefficient of Performance or Efficiency. Contents: Function of Condenser Type of Condensers Reasons for Inefficiency in Surface Condenser [...]
Huge finances are required in setting up of central power plants and for providing infrastructure for the transmission and distribution of generated electric power. Because of financial constraints, the central and state governments, the various state electricity boards, and the various public sector organizations (like NTPC, NHPC, Nuclear Power Corporations) do not find them in a position to undertake the [...]
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 factors to be considered while selecting a site for a steam power plant for economical and efficient generation are: 1. Nearness to the Load Centre 2. Supply of Water 3. Availability of Coal 4. Land Requirement 5. Type of Land 6. Transportation Facilities 7. Labour Supplies 8. Ash Disposal 9. Distance from Populated Area. Factor # 1. Nearness to [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Need of Nuclear Power Plants 2. Economics of Nuclear Power Plants 3. Merits and Demerits 4. Selection of Site 5. Constituents and Lay Out 6. Power Rating 7. Pollution and Its Disposal. Need of Nuclear Power Plant: The need of nuclear power plant lies in the fact that the hunger for electricity [...]
Reactor is that part of nuclear power plant where nuclear fuel is subjected to nuclear fission and the energy released in the process is utilised to heat the coolant which may in turn generate steam or be used in a gas turbine. The main function of the reactor is to control the emission and absorption of neutrons. A nuclear reactor [...]
In this article we will discuss about the classification and safety of nuclear reactors. Classification of Nuclear Reactors: Nuclear reactors may be classified in several ways i.e., on basis of their applications, type of fission, fuel used, state of fuel, fuel cycle, arrangement of fissile and fertile material, arrangement of fuel and moderator, moderator material, cooling system employed, coolant used [...]
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 [...]
A hydroelectric plant consists of a reservoir for storage of water, a diversion dam, an intake structure for controlling and regulating the flow of water, a conduit system to carry the water from the intake to the waterwheel, the turbines coupled with generators, the draft tube for conveying water from waterwheel to the tailrace, the tailrace and a power house [...]
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 [...]