Functions of Condenser, Cooling Tower, Superheaters and Economizer/ Advantages of Water Tube Boiler

Functions of Condenser, Cooling Tower, Superheaters and Economizer/ Advantages of Water Tube Boiler Q. State the function of cooling tower and condenser in thermal power station. Function of condenser : The condenser condenses the steam from the exhaust of the turbine into liquid to allow it to be pumped. It provides lowest economic heat rejection … Read more

Overall Efficiency and Factors Governing Selection of Site Thermal Power Plant

Overall Efficiency and Factors Governing Selection of Site Thermal Power Plant Q. Explain why the overall efficiency of thermal power station is low. Suggest any four remedies for improvement. Stages Heat Losses To dry flue gases To moisture in gases To ash and unburnt carbon To radiation and leakage Unknown losses Heat rejected to the … Read more

Types of Fuels and Condenser/ Activities in Handling Unit and Ash Handling Unit

Types of Fuels and Condenser/ Activities in Handling Unit and Ash Handling Unit Q. State the different types of fuels with two examples of each. Fuels can be divided as : Solid fuels : Wood, coal, charcoal, coke, pulverized fuel etc. Liquid fuels : Gasoline, kerosene oil, Gas oil, Diesel fuels, Power alcohol etc. Gasoline … Read more

Ash Collecting System, Dust Collector Type & Functions of Components of Thermal Power Station

Ash Collecting System, Dust Collector Type & Functions of Components of Thermal Power Station Q. Name four different ash handling systems. Q. Classify dust collectors.What happens to their efficiency when load Increases? Ash handling systems : Bottom ash handling system. Coarse ash (economizer ash) handling system. Air pre-heater ash handling system. Fly ash handling system. … Read more

Major Electrical Equipments and Block Diagram of Thermal Power Station

Major Electrical Equipments and Block Diagram of Thermal Power Station Major electrical equipments in thermal power station are as follows : Alternator Transformer Circuit breaker Busbar Isolator Control room : Relays, metering equipment Indicate the following circuits in diagram : Fuel and ash circuit Feed water and steam circuit Air and flue gas circuit Cooling … Read more

Functions of Chimney, Superheaters and Components in Steam generating unit in Thermal Power Point

Functions of Chimney, Superheaters and Components in Steam generating unit in Thermal Power Point Chimney : A chimney is a structure for venting hot flue gases or smoke from a boiler, stove, furnace or fireplace to the outside atmosphere. Superheater : A superheater is a device which removes the last traces of moisture from the … Read more