Some of the factors to be considered while installing a power plant are as follows: 1. Selection of Power System 2. Location of Plant 3. Building Layout 4. Selection of Prime Mover 5. Selection of Operating Conditions 6. Cost 7. Selection of Units. Factor # 1. Selection of Power System: The type of power plant to be installed depends upon [...]
This article throws light upon the top five non-conventional sources of energy. The sources are: 1. Solar Energy 2. Wind Energy 3. Ocean Energy 4. Geothermal Energy 5. Small Hydro-Energy. Non-Conventional Source # 1. Solar Energy: Utilisation of solar energy is of great importance to India, since it lies in a tropical climate region of the world where sunlight is [...]
After reading this article you will learn about the economics of power generation. Power generation economics is important in controlling total power costs to the consumer. A study of power plant economics assists in power plant selection, and in introducing cost reduction techniques in plant operation. The power plant designer must consider the most economical conditions and not the most [...]