Due to the frequent increase in electricity tariff charged by the electric utility, poor reliability of electric supply, forced outages, long power cuts, etc., a large number of industries have switched over to their own generating station (plant) within their own campus. This method of generation is called Captive Power Generation and such plants are … Read more
Definition of Pollution Pollution can be defined as an undesirable change in the chemical, physical or biological characteristics of air, soil, water and other physical domains that may harmfully affect the life or create a potential health hazard of any living organism. It can occur naturally, for example through volcanic eruptions, or as the result of … Read more
Q. For what purpose metallic sheath is provided in underground cables? Ans. The metallic sheath is provided around the insulation to protect it against ingress of moisture, gas or other damaging liquids (acid or alkalies) from the soil and atmosphere. Q. Why is a layer of bedding provided over the metallic sheath in underground cables? … Read more
A voltage telemetry system transmits the measured variable as a function of AC or DC voltage. A slide wire potentiometer is connected in series with the battery. The signal transmitting medium is essentially a copper wireline. A voltage telemetry system is shown in Fig. 1. The sliding contact is positioned by a pressure sensitive, … Read more
Amplification It is an operation of an amplifier intended to make a signal stronger by increasing the power of a signal. The amplifier output matches the input signal shape but with a larger amplitude. It may be Linear or nonlinear. Companding It is a technique for compressing and then expanding (or decomposing) an analog or … Read more
Q. On what factors does the power output of a hydropower plant depend? Ans. The power developed by a hydro plant depends upon the discharge and head and is directly proportional to their (discharge and head) product. Q. What is meant by catchment area? Ans. The catchment area is the area, bounded by water sheds, … Read more
Q. Name three important factors in choosing a site for an atomic power plant. Ans. Three important factors in choosing a site for atomic power plants are: (i) availability of water supply (ii) distance from a populated area (iii) transportation facilities. Q. Name three different types of fuels used in nuclear reactors. Ans. … Read more
Q. What type of tariff is employed for domestic consumers? Ans. Block rate tariff Q. What is two-part tariff? Ans. In the two-part tariff, the total charge to be made to the consumer is divided into two components namely fixed charge (proportional to connected load or maximum demand) and the running or operating charges (proportional … Read more
Q. How does a gas turbine differ from a diesel engine? Ans. The gas turbine is different from the diesel engine in the respect that the combustion region is external to the prime mover. Q. Why are the majority of gas turbine power plants employed as peak load plants? Ans. The majority of … Read more
Q. What is the basic difference between a diesel engine and a steam turbine? Ans. The main difference between a diesel engine and a steam turbine is that in the diesel engine the chemical energy of combustion is released inside the cylinder whereas in case of steam turbine the energy developed during combustion of fuel … Read more