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How does a Gas Turbine Power Plant Work? The Auxiliary Systems.
Gas Turbines are one of the most efficient equipment for converting fuel energy to mechanical energy. How does a Gas Turbine work? What are the auxiliary systems for the Gas Turbine? This article explains in simple terms the working of the Auxiliary Systems in the Gas Turbine Power Plant.

Published by johnzactruba (3,208 pts ) on Nov 18, 2009 to
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What is ISO rating of Gas Turbines ?
Gas Turbines are in service all over the globe. Performance varies with locations ans ambient conditions. Why does it perform differently ? ISO has developed ratings that specify input conditions while specifying Gas Turbines. Read this article to know more about it.

Published by johnzactruba (3,208 pts ) on Nov 15, 2009 to
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Top Ten Largest Hydroelectric Power Plants of the World: Part-4
This is the series of articles on ten largest hydroelectric power plants of the world. In this article following hydroelectric power plants have been described:Churchill Falls hydroelectric power plant and Bratsk hydroelectric power plant

Published by Haresh Khemani (23,409 pts ) on Oct 22, 2009 to
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Top Ten Largest Hydroelectric Power Plants of the World: Part-3
This is the series of articles on ten largest hydroelectric power plants of the world. In this article following hydroelectric power plants have been described:Sayano-Shushenskaya hydroelectric power plant, Krasnoyarsk hydroelectric power plant and Robert-Bourassa hydroelectric power plant.

Published by Haresh Khemani (23,409 pts ) on Oct 22, 2009 to
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Top Ten Largest Hydroelectric Power Plants of the World: Part-2
This is the series of articles on ten largest hydroelectric power plants of the world. In this article following hydroelectric power plants have been described: Guri Dam, Tucurui Dam and Grand Coulee Dam

Published by Haresh Khemani (23,409 pts ) on Oct 22, 2009 to
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Classification of Hydroelectric Power Plants: Part-3: Based on the Nature of Load
There are various classifications of hydroelectric power plants. Based on the nature of load there are two types of hydroelectric power plants: base load type and peak load type.

Published by Haresh Khemani (23,409 pts ) on Oct 19, 2009 to
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Classification of Hydroelectric Power Plant: Part-2: Based on the Head of Water Available
There are various classifications of hydroelectric power plants. Based on the total head of water available the hydroelectric power plants are classified into three types: low head hydroelectric power plants, medium head hydroelectric power plants, and high head hydroelectrci power plants.

Published by Haresh Khemani (23,409 pts ) on Oct 19, 2009 to
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Disadvantages of Hydroelectric Power Plants: Part-2
There are many advantages of the hydroelectric power plants, but there are also numbers of disadvantages of the hydroelectric power plants. The hydroelectric power plants can be dangerous to aquatic life and can cause many other environmental concerns.

Published by Haresh Khemani (23,409 pts ) on Oct 19, 2009 to
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Drawbacks & Disadvantages of Hydroelectric Power Plants: Part-1
There are many advantages of the hydroelectric power plants, but there are also numbers of disadvantages of the hydroelectric power plants. The hydroelectric power plants can be dangerous to aquatic life and can cause many other environmental concerns.

Published by Haresh Khemani (23,409 pts ) on Oct 19, 2009 to
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Concentrated Solar Thermal Power Systems
To effectively use solar power, solar energy incident on a large area has to be concentrated to get high temperatures. The heat then has to transfer to a working media like steam to produce power. How is this done ? Read on…

Published by johnzactruba (3,208 pts ) on Sep 30, 2009 to
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