Deepakkumar Yadav
Function of Boiler, Superheater and Condenser in Thermal Power Plant Boiler : The boiler is essentially a closed vessel inside which water is stored. Coal is burnt in a furnace and hot gases are produced. These hot gases come in contact with water vessel. where the heat of these hot gases transfer to the water … Read more
Limitations of Wind Energy Q. Give any four limitations of wind energy. Limitations of wind energy : The strength of the wind is not constant and it varies from zero to storm force. This means, wind turbines do not produce the same amount of electricity all the time. There will be times when they produce … Read more
Important Points about Wind Power Plants Principle of Wind Power : Kinetic energy of the wind is utilized to produced shaft power which in turn rotates the generator and generator converts the mechanical rotational energy into electrical energy. The sub-components of the wind mill are : Wind turbine or rotor Windmill head Transmission and control Supporting … Read more
Basic Requirements of Locating Wind Power Plant Q. What are the basic requirements of locating wind power plant ? Q. Basic Requirements of Locating Wind Power Plant Q. A few guidelines for selecting wind energy sites Q. How to Select a Location for a Wind Farm Following are the basic requirements of locating wind power … Read more
Important Points about Economics of Power Generation and Interconnected System Connected load : Sum of continuous ratings of the machines and equipments corrected to the supply. Firm power : Theoretical value of power which a hydro power plant is supposed to produce throughout a year. Cold reserve : It is the generating capacity which is … Read more
Sample Blackout at National Level (Case Studies) Our country’s grid is divided into five electrical regions-Northern, Eastern, Western, North Eastern and Southern. The grid frequency is to be maintained within specified limit (49.7 Hz to 50.05 Hz) by each regional load despatch centre. In 2012, the four grids were synchronized and were collectively called NEW … Read more
Electrical Grid System Different power plants Interconnected in common network form a grid. In broad sense we can say that the grid consists of (1) Generating stations, M.V. transmission lines, (m) Distribution lines and utility i.e. customer’s consuming power. Types of Electrical Grids : Regional grid National grid (1) Regional grid : It is formed by … Read more
Some Important Terms Related To Biomass Plant Biogas : Gaseous product consisting of methane and CO2. Biomass : Organic matter such as trees, crops, animal waste, aquatic plants which are available on renewable basis. Digester : It is a sealed tank or container. In this the biological requirements of anaerobic digestion are controlled to achieve … Read more
Load Dispatching Facilities The centralized control supervises the following : Reliability of service. Quality of service. Economy of production The facilities required for centralized control system are as follows : Dispatching Boards : A load dispatcher must be familiar with every operating function associated with generation, transmission and distribution of electrical energy. He must have … Read more
Load Dispatching As the electric systems expand and are interconnected by grid, a centralized control system or load dispatching become essential. Formerly an individual power house was used to supply its own local load. When generating stations are interconnected, systems operating under different authorities are support supply the total demand of load. Hence, it becomes … Read more