Generation and Utilization of Electrical Energy

Chapter 1

Conventional Power Generation

Objectives

After reading this chapter, you should be able to:

• know the hydropower generation and the classification of hydro plants
• understand the working of thermal and nuclear power plants
• have an idea about the generation of power from diesel engine plant

1.1 Introduction

Energy provides the power to progress. The natural resources of a country may be large but they can only be turned into wealth if they are developed, used, and exchanged for other goods. This cannot be achieved without energy. Availability of sufficient energy and its proper use in any country can result in the development of its people rising from subsistence level to the highest standard of living. Based on the availability ...