Energy Audit Process

Energy Audit Process Usually walk-throughs are conducted.1. During off period 2. During working shift 1. During off-period walk through audit the following data is collected (a) Layout building Name plate details, input energy sources, output loads, energy routes from inlet,  (b) Intermediate storage to final consumption,  (c) Auxiliaries for cooling, ventilating, lubricating etc.  (d) High temperature … Read more

Key Instruments for Energy Audit

Key Instruments for Energy Audit Q. Which Instruments are used for Electrical Energy Audit Q. Name of Electrical Instruments used for Energy Audit. Q. Energy Audit Instruments List. 1. Electrical Measuring Instruments : Electrical measuring instruments are used for measuring major electrical parameters such as kVA kW, p.f., Hertz, kVAr, Amps and Volts. In addition some of … Read more

Comparison of Walk Through Audit and Detail Audit

Comparison of Walk Through Audit and Detail Audit Q. State the Difference between”Walk – Through Audit and Detailed Audit”. Sr. No Walk – Through Audit Detailed Audit 1. Very simple, quick and less expensive. It is expansion of simple audit, expensive, takes more time. 2. Only main issues are covered. It focuses all the most suitable … Read more

Superheaters and Reheaters Function in Thermal Power Plant

Superheaters and Reheaters They consist of a group of tubes made of special steel which may be carbon steel, carbon- molybdenum steel or stainless steel, depending upon whether the operating temperature is 950°F, 1050°F or 1200°F respectively. The outside diameter varies from 25 mm to 64 mm. Tube bundle location and arrangement is dictated by … Read more

Role of Intelligent Power Factor Controller (IPFC)

 Role of Intelligent Power Factor Controller (IPFC) For any industry with varying loads, automatic power factor compensation gives best return on investment.  The KVAR investment required is smaller than with fixed capacitors needed to meet the entire load.  Automatic power factor correction helps to avoid leading pt situations by switching off extra capacitors.

Installed Solar Capacity in Different Regions of Our Country

Installed Solar Capacity in Different Regions of Our Country Table A Sr. No. Region Installed Capacity 1. North Eastern Region 17.78 MW 2. Island and others 65.62 MW 3. Eastern Region 237.35 MW 4. Western Region 2701.78 MW 5. Northern Region 3318.18 MW 6. Southern 5848.16 MW Solar installed capacity is increasing year by year. … Read more

General Block Diagram of Bottoming Cycle

General Block Diagram of Bottoming Cycle Bottoming cycle of co-generation system is that in which high temperature heat energy is produced using primary fuels. This heat produced is mainly used for other processes except generation of electricity. The waste or rejected heat from the process is utilized to generate electricity. The rejected heat is taken … Read more

Generation, Transmission and Distribution of Electric Power

Generation, Transmission and Distribution of Electric Power Q. Line Diagram of Generation, Transmission and Distribution of Electric Power. Introduction :  In the beginning of 19th century, the use of electrical power was limited. Due to little demand, small power stations were built to supply simple lighting and heater load. And these power stations were built … Read more

What is Co-generation

Co-generation Q. Explain the need of co-generation plants help energy conservation Co-generation is the system which produces two forms of energy from one fuel. One of the forms of energy must be heat and other may be electricity or mechanical. Figure represents a typical co-generation thermal power plant in such plants, coal in the pulverized … Read more