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

Electrical Power Plant Teams and Definitions Q. What is maximum demand in electrical? Q. What is load factor in power plant? Maximum Demand : The maximum demand of the power station is equal to maximum load on the station considered in a given period of time,  the load curve is drawn on taking average load … Read more

Distinguish Between Base Load and peak Load Q. Difference between base load and peak load Q. What is base load and peak load in power plant? Q. What is the peak load? Q. What are peak load plants? Q. Base Load and Peak Load Q. Difference between Base Load and Peak Load Power Plants Base Load Peak Load (I) Base … Read more

Definition and Diagram of Solar Constant Q. Define solar constant. Draw the schematic representation of distribution of solar energy as direct, diffused and total radiation Definition of 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 at its … Read more

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 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 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 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

Features of Hydro generator Q.List out any four salient features of hydro generator. Following are the salient features of hydro generator : Alternator is larger in diameter and smaller in axial length. Salient pole type rotor is used in the Hydro generator. Typically number of salient poles is between 4 to 60. They are generally … Read more