Working of Condenser in Thermal Power Plant

Condenser in Thermal Power Plant Q. What is condenser in thermal power plant? Q. Why is condenser used? Q. What is condenser in boiler? Q. Condenser and Cooling tower work in power plant High pressure and temperature steam after expansion through the turbine, goes through the condenser. The use of condenser improves the efficiency of power plant by decreasing … Read more

Superheaters and Reheaters Function in Thermal Power Plant

Superheaters and Reheaters They consist of a group of tubes made of special steel which may be carbon steel, carbon- molybdenum steel or stainless steel, depending upon whether the operating temperature is 950°F, 1050°F or 1200°F respectively. The outside diameter varies from 25 mm to 64 mm. Tube bundle location and arrangement is dictated by … Read more

Installed Solar Capacity in Different Regions of Our Country

Installed Solar Capacity in Different Regions of Our Country Table A Sr. No. Region Installed Capacity 1. North Eastern Region 17.78 MW 2. Island and others 65.62 MW 3. Eastern Region 237.35 MW 4. Western Region 2701.78 MW 5. Northern Region 3318.18 MW 6. Southern 5848.16 MW Solar installed capacity is increasing year by year. … Read more

Comparison of Different Types of Concentrating Collectors

Comparison of Different Types of Concentrating Collectors Sr. No Point of Comparison Parabolic Trough Collector Parabolic dish Collector Fresnel Collector 1. Focusing Type Line focusing Point focusing Line focusing 2. Tracking system axis Single axis Two axis Single axis 3. Power capacity 50 to 280 MW 25 KW 5 TO 30 KW 4. Working Temperature Upto … Read more

Advantages of Co-generation

Advantages of Co-generation  Q. State any merits of co-generation system.  Co-generation system meets both electrical power and heat energy requirements.  It reduces cost of plant. It provides additional competitiveness for industrial and commercial users. Heat in the discharged steam from boilers can be used at affordable rate to domestic users. Pollutants such as Co2, ash … Read more

Selection of Site for Gas Turbine Power Plant

Selection of Site for Gas Turbine Power Plant Availability of fuels : The fuels should be easily available at reasonably cheaper rates. Transportation : Transportation facility be available. Distance from the load center : To minimize losses and transmission line cost, the station shall be located near load center. Availability of good quality land : Land … Read more

Steam Prime Movers (Turbine) in Thermal Power Plant

Steam Prime Movers (Turbine) in Thermal Power Plant Steam prime movers are either reciprocating steam engines or steam turbines. Due to reciprocating motion steam engines have become obsolete in now-a-days, and steam turbines are usually used as prime movers. They have several advantages over steam engines as prime mover. It has higher thermodynamic efficiency. Its … Read more