VELOCITY AND PRESSURE DROP IN PIPES
VelocityThe velocity of hydraulic fluid through a conductor (pipe, tube or hose) is dependent on flow rate andcross sectional area. Recommended fluid velocities through pipes and hoses in hydraulic systems…
Renewable capacity additions exceed new coal in India
Drastic reduction in new coal power station capacity construction in India Coal power station capacity addition is seeing a declining trend in India. Between financial years 2012 and 2016,…
BOILER CALCULATION
Steam Rate SR = 3600/Wnet SR = 3600/(Wt – Wp) SR = 3600/(889.62) SR = 4.05 kg/kWh Heat Rate HR = 3600/ŋ HR = 3600/0.3452 HR = 10428.74 KJ/kWhr Rated…
Talwandi thermal power plant order needs corrections
The dismissal by Punjab power commission will not only stall implementation of pollution control norms at the plant but also set a wrong example for others The Punjab State…
Need of Smart and intelligent features in Thermal Power Stations
The country’s dependency on coal based thermal power stations for meeting its energy needs has resulted the environmental concern and focus its efficient and reliable operation. Out of the total…
Digital Technologies for Thermal Power Plants Improves Performance and ROI
Introduction The basic process for thermal power generation – boiling water and using the steam pressure to generate power – is over 130 years old . One would think that…
New solution for thermal power plant start-up optimization
INCREASED FLEXIBILITY FOR POWER PLANTS ENERGY PRODUCTION Figure 1: Jänschwalde power plant Figure 2: Schematics of boiler, economizer, reheaters and superheaters WHY START-UP OPTIMIZATION As intermittent power production…
Improving Power Plant Operation
Why is balancing an electrical grid’s energy sources important? With multiple energy sources, an energy company can garner greater stability at reduced costs. To enable a system to integrate these…
How can India better regulate the water consumption of its thermal power plants?
As India awaits monsoons, many parts of the country are already reeling under drought-like conditions. The government, private agencies and even residential associations are issuing directives and messages, highlighting the need…
Steam Generator of Thermal Power Plant
In fossil-fueled power plants, steam generator refers to a furnace that burns the fossil fuel to boil water to generate steam. In the nuclear power plant field, steam generator refers to a specific type of…
