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 [...]
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 [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Steam Power Plants 2. Efficiency of Steam Power Plants 3. Merits and Demerits 4. Layout 5. Steam Power Plant Auxiliaries 6. Turbo-Alternators. Introduction to Steam Power Plants: The fact that thermal energy is the major source of power generation itself shows the importance of thermal power generation in India more than 50 [...]
The modern ash handling systems usually used in large steam power plants are: 1. Belt Conveyor System 2. Pneumatic System 3. Hydraulic System 4. Steam Jet System. 1. Belt Conveyor System: In this system, the ash is made to fall through a water seal over the belt conveyor in order to cool it down and then carried to a dumping [...]