Effect of Thermodynamics Variables on Efficiency and Output of Rankine Cycle Following are the thermodynamic variables which effect the efficiency and work output of a Rankine cycle : Superheating of steam Boiler pressure or pressure of steam at inlet to turbine Steam pressure at exhaust or condenser pressure or back pressure of steam. The influence … Read more

Basic Components of a Steam Power Plant Figure shows the basic components of a basic steam power plant Steam Figure. The basic components and their function of a steam power plant are : Steam boiler : In the boiler, the fuel (coal or oil) is burnt in presence of air. The heat energy released due … Read more

Practical Reasons due to which a Carnot Cycle is not considered as Ideal Cycle for Vapour Power Plants Though the Carnot cycle is the most efficient cycle between the specified temperature limits of T, and T, however, the following inherent practical difficulties make the Carnot cycle uneconomical for producing power. The condensation process (4-1) has … Read more

Objectives of Vapour Power Cycles The prime objective in engineering practice is the conversion of energy from one form to another. With the growing civilization and higher standard of living, one of the important aspect of this is the generation of mechanical or electrical power. Important power producing devices are steam power plants, gas turbine … Read more

Role of Important Government Organization in Power Sector National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) : NTPC Limited was established in 1975 which is a premier Public Sector Enterprise. It is a world class integrated power major and its role is to develop power for India’s growth with increasing global presence. NTPC has an installed capacity of … Read more

Role and Participation of Private Companies in Power Sector Government of India had realized the importance of private sector participation to develop infrastructure and meet the power requirements for present short fall and future needs upto 2030 AD. In this regard Electricity Act 2003 was a turning point and made reforms with regard to the … Read more

Future Planning, Development Implementation and Challenges in Power Sector Power requirement : India at present is 12% short of its peak demand power requirements. Thus, we have to plan to develop power to meet the following requirements for the future : Power needed for the present deficit. Power required for the needs of increased population. … Read more

Overfeed stokers and its Types In case of overfeed stokers, the coal is fed into the grate above the point of air admission. While in case of underfeed stokers, the coal is admitted into the furnace below the point of air admission. 1. Overfeed stokers The principle of operation of overfeed stoker is represented in … Read more

Initiatives by Govt of India In Development of Power Since 1948 The development of electrical power is the key for economic development in our country. The installed capacity of 1713 MW in 1950 has increased to 176990 MW today and the per capita consumption of electricity has increased merely from 15 kWh in 1950 to … Read more