Deepakkumar Yadav
Applications of Gas Turbine Thermal Power Plant As stand by plants in emergency cases and at peak hours. In the other power plants this small capacity plant can be usefully used for starting plants and their auxiliaries. It can be used for supplying electricity to small/medium areas. If fuel is at a very reasonable/cheaper rate, … Read more
Nuclear Reactor Construction and Working Q. What is Nuclear Reactor explain its principle construction and working? Q. What is the working principle of nuclear power plant? Q. How does a nuclear reactor work Q. Explain the principle and working of a nuclear reactor with the help of a labelled diagram Nuclear Reactor : It is a heart of nuclear … Read more
Gas Turbine Electric Power Plant This is the power plant in which a turbine is used which is driven by the hot gas directly. To the gas turbine, an alternator (generator) is coupled which converts turbine rotational energy into electrical energy. Gas Turbine Gas turbine is similar to steam turbine having blades fitted on the … Read more
Merits and Demerits of Thermal Power Plant Advantages and Disadvantages of Thermal Power Plant Merits : Initial cost is cheaper in comparison with other plants. Less space is required in comparison with hydro power plant. Coal is cheaper in comparison with diesel or nuclear fuel. Production cost is cheaper than diesel power plant. Can be installed … Read more
Connection with Hydro Electric Power Station Q. Explain the following terms in connection with hydro-electric power station : Tunnel Surge tank Reservoir Tall race Tunnel : Tunnels are underground passageways commonly in rock used to carry water for power between two points. A typical arrangement is to convey water for power in a tunnel at … Read more
Types of Engines in Diesel Power Plant and Its Starting System Q. State the different types of engines in diesel power plant. Types of engines in diesel power plant : Two-stroke diesel engine. Four-stroke diesel engine. Explain starting system in diesel electric power plant (i) Engine starting system : The starting of diesel engines is carried … Read more
Losses and Efficiency in Thermal Power Plant % of heat losses at different stages in a thermal power plant. 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 condenser Alternator losses 5% 5% in boiler 1% 2.5% 2.5% … Read more
Turbo Alternator in Thermal Power Plant Q. What is alternator function? Q. What is the working principle of alternator? Q. What is the operation principle of alternator Q. Which type of alternator is used in a generating station? Alternator used in thermal plants are termed as turbo alternators as they are coupled we steam turbines, which run at 3000 … Read more
Nuclear Power Station in India A generation station in which nuclear energy is converted into electrical energy is known as Nuclear Power Station. Nuclear Power Station In India As per Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd., the present status of nuclear power stations is as follows : Sr. No. Location of Nuclear Power Plant Types of … Read more
Energy Conservation Energy conservation means using energy more efficiently and less wastage of energy. The most important aspect in this connection is that the energy conservation plan should try to eliminate wastage of energy at every step of production, conversion, without affecting the productivity and growth rate. Energy conservation requires new on going investments, more … Read more