Energy/ Power Plants

Energy Savings in Lighting – the Developments

Considerable savings in energy have been possible in the lighting industry because of technological advances. This has been possible due to continuous developments in the type of the light source.

Published by johnzactruba (3208 pts) on Nov 4, 2009 to
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How does a Power Plant Boiler work? - Water and Steam System.

The boiler generates high pressure steam by transfering the heat of Combustion in various heat transfer sections. This part of the article series briefly describes the flow and arrangement of the heat transfer sections in a boiler. In line diagrams help make the concept clear.

Published by johnzactruba (3208 pts) on Oct 31, 2009 to
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How does a Power Plant Boiler work? - Combustion System

Boilers burn coal to produce steam. Burning coal involves fuel preparation, providing the necessary combustion air and removal of the flue gases and ash. What are the main elements of the Combustion system in a large power plant boiler? Read this article to find the answers.

Published by johnzactruba (3208 pts) on Oct 31, 2009 to
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Determining Boiler Efficiency

Determining and adjusting the efficiency of a boiler in a power plant or a process industry is essential for energy savings. The main requirements for determining the boiler efficiency is detailed in this article.

Published by johnzactruba (3208 pts) on Oct 30, 2009 to
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Lighting – The Basics

Energy for lighting is a important requirement in human beings day to day life. This article provides an introduction to the basics of lighting.

Published by johnzactruba (3208 pts) on Oct 26, 2009 to
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Reheater Temperature Control in Boilers

Reheater temperature variation will have an impact on the cycle efficiency of the plant. Boiler designers adopt methods like divided second pass, burner tilting, water injection, gas recirculation, etc. to control reheater steam outlet temperature.

Published by Dr V T Sathyanathan (4014 pts) on Oct 24, 2009 to
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Fouling in Boiler Heat Transfer Surface

Fouling of the heat transfer surface of a boiler is a factor which can reduce availability of the boiler as well as reduce the operating efficiency of the plant. Fuel composition, heat transfer surface arrangement, gas velocity adopted, etc, are the key factors for reducing fouling in boiler.

Published by Dr V T Sathyanathan (4014 pts) on Oct 22, 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 (23409 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 (23409 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 (23409 pts) on Oct 22, 2009 to
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