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Power Generation Technologies

By Prof. (Dr.) Sanjay Agrawal & Dr. Harish Ghritlahre   |   Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanand Technical University (CSVTU), Bhilai
Learners enrolled: 548
The course provides the basic concept of power generation techniques. In this course, the covered topics are: energy basics and it’s classification, steam power plant, nuclear power plant, hydroelectric power plant, diesel and gas power plant, power generation from non-conventional energy sources. In addition to this, power plant economics, environmental issues form power generations and methods of pollution control are also covered.  
Summary
Course Status : Completed
Course Type :
Language for course content : English
Duration : 12 weeks
Category :
  • Environmental Sciences
Credit Points : 4
Level : Diploma
Start Date : 01 Jan 2024
End Date : 30 Apr 2024
Enrollment Ends : 29 Feb 2024
Exam Date : 26 May 2024 IST
Exam Shift :

Shift-I

Note: This exam date is subject to change based on seat availability. You can check final exam date on your hall ticket.


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Course layout

WEEK

                  TITLE

 

Week-1

Energy Basics and it’s Classification.

Energy Scenario.

Types of Fuel.

 

Week-2

Proximate and Ultimate Analysis of Coal.

Basics concept of Power generation.

Classification of Power Plants.

Steam Power Plan.

 

Week-3

Rankine Cycle.

Reheating and Regenerative Cycle.

Working and Construction Details of Power Plants.

Boilers and its Classifications.

 

Week-4

Boiler Mountings and Accessories.

FBC Boilers.

Boiler Efficiency Calculations.

Energy Conservations In Boilers.

 

Week-5

Introduction about Nuclear Power Plant.

Elements of Nuclear Power Plants.

Types of Reactors.

 

Week-6

Site selection & Comparison of Nuclear Plants with Thermal Plants.

Nuclear waste and Disposal.

Basics  of Hydroelectric Power Generation,

 

Week-7

Types of Hydro Power Plant.

Elements of Hydro Power Plant.

Working and Construction Details of Hydro Power Plant.  Hydraulic Turbines and Hydro Plant Controls. 

Week-8

Introduction About Diesel and Gas Power Generation.

Otto, Duel, Diesel & Brayton Cycle.

 

Week-9

Components of Diesel and Gas Power Plant.

Combined Cycle Power Plant.

Integrated Gasifier Based Combined Cycle System. 

 

Week-10

Solar Power Plant.

Wind Energy Power Generation.

Biomass and Bio Gas Power Plant.

 

Week-11

Geothermal Energy Power Generation. 

Power Generation From OTEC/Tidal. 

Power Plant Economics.

 

Week-12

Power Plant Economics.

Environmental Issues From Power Plants.

Methods Of Pollution Control.

Books and references

  • El-Wakil, M.M., “Power Plant Technology”, McGraw-Hill Book Co.
  • Nag, P.K., “Power Plant Engineering”, Tata MacGraw Hill
  • Rajput, R.K. , A Textbook of  “Power Plant Engineering” Laxmi Publications Pvt. Ltd.
  • Khan, B.H., “Non-Conventional Energy Resources” Tata MacGraw Hill
  • Arora, S.C. and  Domkundwar, A.V., “Power Plant Engineering” Dhanpat Rai & Co

Instructor bio

Prof. (Dr.) Sanjay Agrawal & Dr. Harish Ghritlahre

Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanand Technical University (CSVTU), Bhilai

Before assuming charge as Pro Vice-Chancellor of Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanand Technical University (CSVTU) Bhilai, Prof. Sanjay Agrawal is Professor in Electrical Engineering, School of Engineering and Technology, Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi. He received the Bhaskara Solar Energy Fellowship from Indo-US Science and Technology Forum (IUSSTF) and the Department of Science and Technology (DST), leading to a Post-Doctoral Fellowship at the Smart Grid Energy Research Centre, UCLA, USA. With a Ph.D. from Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, he has 20 years of experience in Electrical Engineering. Prof. Agrawal authored 04 books, published 80+ papers, and holds expertise in grid-connected photovoltaic systems, micro-grids, solar PV water pumping, power electronics, and more.



Dr. Harish Ghritlahre is an Assistant Professor in Energy and Environmental Engineering department in Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanand Technical University (CSVTU), Bhilai, Chhattisgarh, India. He received his Bachelor of Engineering (BE) from GEC Jagdalpur, M.Tech from NIT Raipur, and PhD from NIT Jamshedpur, India.. He has 10 years of experience in Teaching and Industries. His research interests are renewable energy, solar thermal application, solar air heaters, power plant and artificial neural network. He has published more than 45 articles in peer-reviewed journals of international reputation.

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