Important Points of Thermal Power Plants Coal, Gas/Diesel and Nuclear Based

Important Points of Thermal Power Plants Coal, Gas/Diesel and Nuclear Based Q. List of thermal power stations in India.Q. List of thermal power stations in Maharashtra.Following points affect in selection of site for thermal power station : Cost of land Private land Availability of water Cost of fuel Possibility of good foundation Should be away … Read more

Definitions of Nuclear Fission, Nuclear Chain Reaction and Main Stages of Nuclear Power Station

Definitions of Nuclear Fission, Nuclear Chain Reaction and Main Stages of Nuclear Power Station Q. Define nuclear fission and nuclear chain reaction. Nuclear fission : It is the process in which a large nucleus splits into two smaller nuclel with the release of energy. It is the process in which a nucleus is divided into … Read more

Purpose and Function of Reflector

Purpose and Function of Reflector Q. State the purpose of reflector in a nuclear power plant. Reflector : This completely surrounds the reactor core within the thermal shielding arrangement and helps to bounce the escaping neutrons back into the core. This conserves the nuclear fuel as the low-speed neutrons thus returned are useful in continuing the … Read more

Functions of Condenser, Cooling Tower, Superheaters and Economizer/ Advantages of Water Tube Boiler

Functions of Condenser, Cooling Tower, Superheaters and Economizer/ Advantages of Water Tube Boiler Q. State the function of cooling tower and condenser in thermal power station. Function of condenser : The condenser condenses the steam from the exhaust of the turbine into liquid to allow it to be pumped. It provides lowest economic heat rejection … Read more

Overall Efficiency and Factors Governing Selection of Site Thermal Power Plant

Overall Efficiency and Factors Governing Selection of Site Thermal Power Plant Q. Explain why the overall efficiency of thermal power station is low. Suggest any four remedies for improvement. Stages Heat Losses To dry flue gases To moisture in gases To ash and unburnt carbon To radiation and leakage Unknown losses Heat rejected to the … Read more