This note
covers the following topics: Hydropower Plants: Terminology, Steady State,
Intakes, Fish Ladders and Head Losses, Head Loss in Valves, Trash Rack, Low Head
Run of River Plant, Regulation of Discharge, Unsteady Flow, Unsteady Flow, Large
Hydropower Plants, Small Hydropower Plants, Pelton Turbines and Francis
Turbines.
Power Plant Engineering is a science, which deals
with the complete study of different types of power plant.This note concentrates
on developing basic understanding about various requirements that are involved
in establishment of power plants. This note enables the student to explore
requirements for the establishment of various types of power plants, their
economic analysis and pollution effects. This PDF covers the
following topics related to Power Plant Engineering : Steam Power Plant,
Internal Combustion Engine Plant, Hydro Electric Power Plant, Nuclear Power
Station, Power Plant Economics and Environmental Considerations.
Author(s): Mr. G.Sarat Raju, Mrs. G.Karunya, Institute
of Aeronautical Engineering
This note
covers the following topics: Hydropower Plants: Terminology, Steady State,
Intakes, Fish Ladders and Head Losses, Head Loss in Valves, Trash Rack, Low Head
Run of River Plant, Regulation of Discharge, Unsteady Flow, Unsteady Flow, Large
Hydropower Plants, Small Hydropower Plants, Pelton Turbines and Francis
Turbines.