Layout of Hydro Power Plant Q. What are the parts of a hydroelectric power plant? Q. How does hydroelectric power plant operate draw diagram Q. How hydroelectric power plant works? Hydro electric plants require continuous flow of water with large amount of hydraulic energy. Such a source can be a natural lake or reservoir at the … Read more

Basic Concept of Hydro-Power Generation Generating stations are the energy conversion power stations. In hydro electric power station a large quantity of water is stored in dams. Thus, there is a potential energy. The stored water from the high head is carried down by penstocks (pipes) to lower heads up to water turbine. This system … 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