Present Status of Power Generation in India

Present Status of Power Generation in India Economic growth in India depends on the power sector. The electric energy demands in the last two decades have increased at enormous space. In 1947, the total power generation was only 1360 MW. The present power generation status as planned is as follows : Table A: Indian generation … Read more

Present Installed Capacity of Power Plant and Sectorwise Allocation

Present Installed Capacity and Sectorwise Allocation Total installed capacity in India is 1,57,000 MW from various energy sources. The sources wise contribution to electrical power generation is : Coal = 63% Oil = 4.6% Gas = 11.5% Nuclear = 2.8% Renewable 12.8% (Hydro = 11.9%, Wind 0.6% and Biomass = 0.3%)

Comparison of Steam, Hydro-electric power plant, Gas turbine power plant and Diesel power plant

Comparison of Steam, Hydro-electric power plant, Gas turbine power plant and Diesel power plant Sr. No. Particulars Steam Power Plant Hydro-electric Power Plant Gas Turbine Power Plant Diesel Power Plant (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) 1. Site Located near load centre having cheap and large land, water supply, transportation facilities etc. Located where large … Read more

Types of Diesel Engines and their Selection for Diesel Power Plants

Types of Diesel Engines and their Selection for Diesel Power Plants Diesel engines are generally classified as : Four stroke diesel engine in which one power stroke is developed every two revolutions of the crankshaft. Two stroke diesel engine in which we get one power stroke in every revolution of the crankshaft. Two stroke engines … Read more

Thermodynamic Analysis of I.C. Engines

Thermodynamic Analysis of I.C. Engines Before we carry out the thermodynamic analysis of the internal combustion (I.C.) engine cycles, it is desirable to carry out the energy balance of the engine system from first law of thermodynamics point of view. Such an energy balance will help us to understand the flow of energy input to … Read more

Schematic Layout of Diesel Power Station

Schematic Layout of Diesel Power Station A typical layout of diesel power station is shown in Figure. All engines-generators are preferably arranged in parallel to each other on a concrete block on a proper foundation. An extra space is left for future expansion. Sufficient space is left between two units for carrying out the repair … Read more

Schematic Diagram of Diesel Power Plant

Schematic Diagram of Diesel Power Plant The schematic diagram of a diesel power plant is shown in figure. The essential components of a diesel power plant are : Diesel engine Air intake system Exhaust system Cooling water system Fuel supply system Lubrication system Diesel engine starting system Governing of engine (not shown) Diesel engine and … Read more