Deepakkumar Yadav
Definition and Diagram of Solar Constant Q. Define solar constant. Draw the schematic representation of distribution of solar energy as direct, diffused and total radiation Definition of solar constant : The rate at which the sun’s energy is received per unit area at the top of the earth’s atmosphere when the sun is at its … Read more
Photovoltaic System for power generation and Function of Each Block Q. Draw the basic photovoltaic system for power generation and state the function of each block. The basic solar electric system consists of five parts namely solar module, rechargeable batteries, control unit, distribution of electricity and electrical load. Solar module is used to generate electricity … Read more
Reasons for Variations in Solar Radiation Reaching the Earth Q. What are the reasons for variations in solar radiation reaching the earth and that are received at the outside of the atmosphere? While the solar radiation Incident on the earth’s atmosphere is relatively constant, the radiation at the earth’s surface varies widely due to : Atmosphere … Read more
Definitions of Solar Constant, Beam Radiation, Diffused Radiation and Insolation Q. Define the following terms related to solar radiations : (i) Solar constant (ii) Beam radiation , (iii)Diffused radiation, (iv)Insolation. Solar constant : The rate at which the sun’s energy is received per unit area at the top of the earth’s atmosphere when the sun is … Read more
Solar Collector and Advantages of Concentrating Collector Q. What is solar collector? Give any three advantages of concentrating collector over flat type collector. Solar collector : A solar thermal collector collects heat by absorbing sunlight. A collector is a device for capturing solar radiation. The solar collectors transform solar radiation into heat and transfer that … Read more
Features of Hydro generator Q.List out any four salient features of hydro generator. Following are the salient features of hydro generator : Alternator is larger in diameter and smaller in axial length. Salient pole type rotor is used in the Hydro generator. Typically number of salient poles is between 4 to 60. They are generally … Read more
Run off River Plants Without Pondage and With Pondage in Hydro Power Plant Q. Distinguish between run-off river plants without pondage and with pondage. Sr. No. Parameter Run off River Plants Without pondage With pondage 1. Water Storage No Yes 2. Usage Only when water is available Used with available when water or with stored water … Read more
Compare Thermal, Hydro, Nuclear and Diesel Power Plants Q. Compare thermal, hydro, nuclear and diesel power plants on the basis of (i) initial cost, (ii) running cost, (iii) pollution effects and (iv) applications. Sr. No parameter Thermal power plant Hydro power plant Nuclear power plant Diesel power plant 1. Initial cost Lower than … Read more
Importance of Solar Power in the Energy Deficient India Q. Explain the importance of solar power in the energy deficient India. India has tremendous scope of generating solar energy. The geographical location of the country stands to its benefit for generating solar energy. The reason being India is a tropical country and it receives solar … Read more
Meaning of Base Load and Peak Load Power Station Q. State what do you mean by base load and peak load power station. Base load power station : A base load power station usually provides a continuous supply of electricity throughout the year with some minimum power generation requirement. Base load power plants will only … Read more