Introduction to Generating Station: Introduction to Generating Station – In this modern world, the dependence on electricity is so much that it has become a part and parcel of our life. The ever increasing use of electric power for domestic, commercial … (Read More)

Schematic Arrangement of Steam Power Plant: Although Steam Power Plant simply involves the conversion of heat of coal combustion into electri­cal energy, yet it embraces many arrangements for proper working and efficiency. The schematic arrangement of a modern Steam Power Plant … (Read More)

Steam Turbine Efficiency: The overall Steam Turbine Efficiency is quite low (about 29%) due mainly to two reasons. Firstly, a huge amount of heat is lost in the condenser and secondly heat losses occur at various stages of the plant. The … (Read More)

Hydroelectric Power Station: A Generating station which utilizes the potential energy of water at a high level for the generation of electrical energy is known as a Hydroelectric Power Station Hydroelectric Power Station stations are generally located in hilly areas where dams can … (Read More)

Diesel Power Plant: A generating station in which diesel engine is used as the prime mover for the generation of electrical energy is known as Diesel Power Plant. In a Diesel Power Plant, diesel engine is used as the prime mover. The … (Read More)

Nuclear Power Station: A generating station in which nuclear energy is converted into electrical energy is known as a nuclear power station. In nuclear power station, heavy elements such as Uranium (U235) or Thorium (Th232) are sub­jected to nuclear fission in a … (Read More)

Gas Turbine Power Plant: A generating station which employs gas turbine as the prime mover for the generation of electrical energy is known as a gas turbine power plant In a gas turbine power plant, air is used as the working fluid. … (Read More)