Power Plant Engineering

Micro Hydel Power Plant – Components and its Workings

Micro Hydel Power Plant – Components and its Workings: Micro Hydel Power Plant was the most common way of electricity generating in the early 20th century. The first commercial use of hydroelectric power to produce electricity was a waterwheel on the Fox River in Wisconsin in 1882 that supplied power for lighting to two paper …

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Classification of Hydraulic Turbines

Classification of Hydraulic Turbines: The important classification of hydraulic turbines are: 1. According to the type of energy Impulse turbine, and Reaction turbine If the energy available at the inlet of the turbine is only kinetic energy, the turbine is known as impulse turbine eg. Pelton wheel. An impulse turbine operates under atmospheric pressure throughout …

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Site Selection for Hydroelectric Power Plant

Site Selection for Hydroelectric Power Plant: The Site Selection for Hydroelectric Power Plant includes several structures like dam, conduits intakes, surge tank, power house and many others. It requires several investigation and study to determine the most economical solution. The following factors must be considered while on site selection for hydroelectric power plant. Water availability …

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