Power Converters Interview Questions and Answers: 1. What is freewheeling diode? Ans. Freewheeling diode is a bypass or commutating diode. It is connected across motor terminals to allow for dissipation of…
Electronic Instruments (Analog as well as Digital) Interview Questions and Answers: 1. Why ordinary voltmeter cannot be used in electronic circuits? Ans. A moving coil voltmeter draws a large current, hence…
Power Plant Engineering Articles: This Power Plant Engineering Articles which includes the following topics: Rankine Cycle (Simple Steam Power Cycle) Reheat Cycle in Steam Power Plant Regenerative Cycle – Definition,…
Biogas Power Plant Working, Site Selection and Application: Introduction - Biogas is a combustible gas mixture of methane, carbon dioxide, water and hydrogen sulphide produced during the anaerobic decomposition of…
Types of Solar Power Plant: The surface of earth receives energy of 1014 kW from the sun. It is evident that sun will last for 1011 year. Even though the…
Wind Energy and Wind Power Plant: Wind is a form of solar energy. It is caused by the uneven heating of the atmosphere by the sun due to the irregularities…
Turgo Turbine Working Principle: The Turgo turbine is an impulse water turbine designed for medium head applications. Operational Turgo Turbines achieve efficiencies of about 87%. It works with net heads…
Diesel Engine Power Plant - Layout, Types and Applications: Introduction: Diesel engine power plant (prime mover is a diesel engine) are installed where supply of coal and water is not…