What is Wind Energy? Wind Power Plant Working Wind Power Plant | Wind energydescribe the process by which the wind is used to generate mechanical power or electricity. Wind turbines convert the kinetic energy in the wind into mechanical power. This mechanical power can be used for specific works (like grinding, pumping) or a generator … Read more
Solar Power Plant – What is Solar Energy Solar Power Plant |Solar Energy | When sunlight strikes on photo-voltaic solar cells, solar energy is produced. This is also known as photo-voltaic solar or PV solar. Working Principles of Solar Power Plant In the solar energy system, generating the electricity is depends upon the photo-voltaic … Read more
Nuclear Power Plant Nuclear Power Plant | Working Principle | A nuclear power plant, heat energy is generated by a nuclear reaction called as nuclear fission. Nuclear fission of heavy elements such as Uranium or Thorium is carried out in a special apparatus called as a nuclear reactor. A huge amount of heat energy is … Read more
Hydroelectric Power Plant – Layout Hydroelectric Power Plant | There are six types of components used in the schematic arrangement of the hydroelectric power plant. They are dam and reservoir, control gate, pen-stock, water turbine, surge tank and generator. Dam and Reservoir The dam is constructed on a large river or lake in hilly areas … Read more
Gas Turbine Power Plant Layout Gas Turbine Power Plant | The plant which employs gas turbine as the prime mover for the generation of electrical energy is known as a gas turbine power station. Air is used as the working fluid in a gas turbine power plant. The air compressor is used to compress air … Read more
Diesel Electric Power Plant Diesel Electric Power Plant | For the generation of the electrical energy, the diesel used as the prime mover in the generation station is known as a diesel power plant. Today we are going to see about working principle and operation of diesel power station. The Components in the Diesel Electric … Read more
What is Thermal Power Plant – Working and Layout of Steam Power Plant Thermal Power Plant is involves the conversion of heat energy into the electrical energy. In this article we are going to know about steam power plant working, operation and layout of schematic arrangement. Arrangement cost of Steam power plant is very lower … Read more