Comparison of Various Types of Power Stations

Comparison of Various Types of Power Stations Q. Comparison of Various Power Plants Q. What are the different types of power stations? Q. What is the difference between the steam power station and nuclear power station? Q. The Different Types of Power Plants Sr. No Particulars Thermal Power Station Nuclear Power Station Hydro Power Station Diesel Power Station … Read more

Photovoltaic System for Power Generation and Function of Each Block

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

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

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

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

Run off River Plants Without Pondage and With Pondage in Hydro Power Plant

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