Schematic Diagram of a Simple Gas Turbine Power Plant

Schematic Diagram of a Simple Gas Turbine Power Plant A simple gas turbine power plant working on open cycle is shown in Figure main components of the gas turbine cycle are : A compressor mounted on the same shaft or coupled to turbine. A combustion chamber called combustor. A gas turbine Auxiliaries such as fuel … Read more

Gas Turbine Materials Requirement and Selection

Gas Turbine Materials Requirement and Selection Gas turbine power plants are designed to achieve high output and efficiency. To achieve this objective, these plants have to operate at high temperatures. Unlike diesel power plants, the components of a gas turbine power plant are exposed continuously to these high temperatures. Apart from this the blades of … Read more

Types of Diesel Engines and their Selection for Diesel Power Plants

Types of Diesel Engines and their Selection for Diesel Power Plants Diesel engines are generally classified as : Four stroke diesel engine in which one power stroke is developed every two revolutions of the crankshaft. Two stroke diesel engine in which we get one power stroke in every revolution of the crankshaft. Two stroke engines … Read more

Thermodynamic Analysis of I.C. Engines

Thermodynamic Analysis of I.C. Engines Before we carry out the thermodynamic analysis of the internal combustion (I.C.) engine cycles, it is desirable to carry out the energy balance of the engine system from first law of thermodynamics point of view. Such an energy balance will help us to understand the flow of energy input to … Read more

Schematic Layout of Diesel Power Station

Schematic Layout of Diesel Power Station A typical layout of diesel power station is shown in Figure. All engines-generators are preferably arranged in parallel to each other on a concrete block on a proper foundation. An extra space is left for future expansion. Sufficient space is left between two units for carrying out the repair … Read more

Schematic Diagram of Diesel Power Plant

Schematic Diagram of Diesel Power Plant The schematic diagram of a diesel power plant is shown in figure. The essential components of a diesel power plant are : Diesel engine Air intake system Exhaust system Cooling water system Fuel supply system Lubrication system Diesel engine starting system Governing of engine (not shown) Diesel engine and … Read more