Deepakkumar Yadav
Pulverized Fuel Handling System There are two methods of delivering the pulverized coal to the furnace as follows : Unit system. Bin or central system. 1. Unit system : Figure A In case of unit system, each furnace of the plant is fired by its own pulveriser connected to burner while in case of bin … Read more
Advantages and Disadvantages Pulverized Coal System Advantages of pulverized coal system : Any type of coal can be used since it is used in powdered form. Combustion is almost complete, therefore it has high combustion efficiency and high rate of steam generation. It can generate upto 2000 tons of steam per hour. Greater surface area … Read more
Underfeed Stokers and its Types The principle of operation of underfeed stokers is shown in Figure A. Figure A In case of underfeed stokers the air and fuel move in the same direction . Air is supplied through the holes in the grate and it comes in contact with raw coal. Then it passes through … Read more
Regenerative Cycle and its Advantages & Disadvantages The practical regenerative cycle involves the bleeding the steam at suitable points during the expansion of steam in the turbine and using this bled steam for heating the feed water in feed water heaters. A feed water heater is a heater exchanger consisting of tubes through which the … Read more
Effect of Thermodynamics Variables on Efficiency and Output of Rankine Cycle Following are the thermodynamic variables which effect the efficiency and work output of a Rankine cycle : Superheating of steam Boiler pressure or pressure of steam at inlet to turbine Steam pressure at exhaust or condenser pressure or back pressure of steam. The influence … Read more
Basic Components of a Steam Power Plant Figure shows the basic components of a basic steam power plant Steam Figure. The basic components and their function of a steam power plant are : Steam boiler : In the boiler, the fuel (coal or oil) is burnt in presence of air. The heat energy released due … Read more
Practical Reasons due to which a Carnot Cycle is not considered as Ideal Cycle for Vapour Power Plants Though the Carnot cycle is the most efficient cycle between the specified temperature limits of T, and T, however, the following inherent practical difficulties make the Carnot cycle uneconomical for producing power. The condensation process (4-1) has … Read more
Objectives of Vapour Power Cycles The prime objective in engineering practice is the conversion of energy from one form to another. With the growing civilization and higher standard of living, one of the important aspect of this is the generation of mechanical or electrical power. Important power producing devices are steam power plants, gas turbine … Read more
Role of Important Government Organization in Power Sector National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) : NTPC Limited was established in 1975 which is a premier Public Sector Enterprise. It is a world class integrated power major and its role is to develop power for India’s growth with increasing global presence. NTPC has an installed capacity of … Read more
Role and Participation of Private Companies in Power Sector Government of India had realized the importance of private sector participation to develop infrastructure and meet the power requirements for present short fall and future needs upto 2030 AD. In this regard Electricity Act 2003 was a turning point and made reforms with regard to the … Read more