Canada Deuterium Uranium Reactor (CANDU): It is a Canadian invented pressurized heavy water reactor which uses 99.8 percent of Deuterium oxide D2O (Heavy water) as moderator and coolant. The reactor…
What is Radioactivity? - Definition and Types The phenomenon of spontaneous emission of powerful radiation exhibited by heavy elements is called radioactivity. It is an irreversible self-disintegrating activity as the…
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…
Fuel Handling System and Ash Handling System: Handling of coal: The coal handling is divided into two types: Out-plant handling. In-plant handling. 1. Out-plant handling: This handling includes the handling…
Difference Between Boiler Mountings and Accessories: The Difference between Boiler Mountings and Accessories is given below: Boiler Mountings Boiler Accessories Mounted on the boiler surface Integral parts of the boilers,…
What is a Cooling Tower? - Types of Cooling Tower Cooling Tower is used to cool the water, and its height is about 140 Meters. The hot water is to…
Types of Chimney in Power Plant: Chimney in Power Plant is used to release flue gas into the atmosphere. The chimney is constructed 2.5 to 3 times of height of…
Electrostatic Precipitator (ESP) - Construction and Working Principle: Electrostatic Precipitator is located between the boiler and the chimney, it extracts the fly ash from the flue gases and thus prevents…