Thermal Power Plant
Thermal power plant is a power plant in which the prime mover is steam driven. Water is heated, turns into steam and spins a steam turbine which either drives an electrical…
Steam Turbine Driven Electric Generator
The steam turbine-driven generators have auxiliary systems enabling them to work satisfactorily and safely. The steam turbine generator being rotating equipment generally has a heavy, large diameter shaft. The shaft…
Thermal Power Plant Classification
Thermal power plants are classified by the type of fuel and the type of prime mover installed. By fuel ● Nuclear power plants use a nuclear reactor's heat to operate a steam turbine…
Thermal Power Plant Efficiency
Power is energy per unit time. The power output or capacity of an electric plant can be expressed in units of megawatts electric (MWe). The electric efficiency of a conventional thermal…
Thermal Power Plant Schematic Diagram
Typical diagram of a coal-fired thermal power station 1. Cooling tower10. Steam Control valve19. Superheater2. Cooling water pump11. High pressure steam turbine20. Forced draught (draft) fan3. transmission line (3-phase)12. Deaerator21. Reheater4. Step-up…
Which Solar Panels are the Most Efficient?
Most homeowners have limited space on their roof or in their yard to set up a photovoltaic (PV) solar system. In a word, they're looking for efficiency: How can they…
The Top 3 Solar Power Questions Homeowners Want Answered
The SunPower Solar Advisor team, based in Austin, Texas, takes calls from homeowners interested in solar, answers their questions and then connects them to one of our dealer partners in their area.…
5 Reasons Why Going Solar is the Right Choice in 2020
If you’ve been considering adding solar energy to your home, 2020 is the perfect time to do so. Last year, solar owners were able to receive maximum benefits from the federal…
What the Current State of ITC Means for Homeowners
Since 2008, the federal solar investment tax credit (ITC) has been one of the most important policy drivers for solar power in the U.S. It's allowed the owners of residential, commercial and…
Solar vs. Wind Energy: Which Alternative Energy Source is Right for Your Home?
Incredible strides in renewable energy technologies are making alternative power sources more obtainable than ever for American homeowners. Solar panels are now sleek and design-conscious. Incredibly efficient, greener batteries are making it possible to…
