There are various methods of converting biomass into electricity and some of these as follows: 1. Direct Combustion 2. Co-Firing 3. Biomass Gasification 4. Anaerobic Digestion 5. Pyrolysis. Method # 1. Direct Combustion: The oldest and most common method for conversion of biomass to electricity is to burn it to produce steam and thus generate electricity. The problems with direct [...]
The following points highlight the four devices used for conversion of wave energy. The devices are: 1. Hydraulic Accumulator Wave Machine 2. High Level Reservoir Wave Machine 3. The Dolphin Type Wave Power Machine 4. Dam-Atoll Wave Machine. 1. Hydraulic Accumulator Wave Machine: The machine consists of the following main components: i. Pressure Amplifier: The waves enter the cylinder of [...]
The following points highlight the two types of collectors of solar energy. The types are: 1. Flat Plate Collectors 2. Focusing or Concentrating Collectors. Since solar energy is widely spread, there is a need to make it available in concentrated form for which solar collectors are required. A solar collector absorbs the incident solar radiation and converts it into useful [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Introduction to Solar Power in India 2. Present Status of Solar Power in India 3. Research and Development Programmes 4. Challenges and Constraints. Introduction to Solar Power in India: As on 2010, India power sector has a total installed capacity of around 167,000 MW of which 54% is coal-based, 25% hydro, 8% [...]
In this article we will discuss about cogeneration and conservation of energy. Cogeneration of Energy: Cogeneration (also combined heat and power, CHP) is the use of a heat engine or a power plant to simultaneously generate both electricity and useful heat (or steam). All thermal power plants emit a certain amount of heat during electricity generation. This heat can be [...]
In this article we will discuss about the process of cogeneration and conservation of energy. Cogeneration of Energy: Cogeneration (also combined heat and power, CHP) is the use of a heat engine or a power plant to simultaneously generate both electricity and useful heat (or steam). All thermal power plants emit a certain amount of heat during electricity generation. This [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Objective of Tariffs 2. Principal Factors Affecting Framing of Tariffs 3. Types 4. Spot Pricing. Objective of Tariffs: Tariff means the schedule of rates or charges. Tariff, in case of electric supply, means the schedule or rates framed for supply of electrical energy to different classes of consumers. The main objective of [...]
The main types of load on a system are domestic, commercial, agricultural, industrial, and municipal, traction etc. Accordingly the consumers may be categorised as domestic consumers, commercial consumers, agricultural consumers, industrial consumers (small, medium and large), bulk consumers etc. 1. Domestic Consumers: Residential load consists of lights, fans, and appliances such as radios, TVs, heaters, electric irons, refrigerators, electric water [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Introduction to Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) System 2. Energy Conversion of OTEC Plants 3. Advantages and Limitations 4. Applications. Introduction to Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) System: The ocean can develop two types of energy viz., thermal energy from the sun's heat and mechanical energy from tides and waves. Ocean covers [...]
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