After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Meaning of Energy Management 2. Steps for Energy Management 3. Objectives. Meaning of Energy Management: Energy management is the art and science of optimum use of energy to maximise profits (minimise costs) and thereby improve the economic competiveness. The energy should be used efficiently, economically and optimally. Energy management can also [...]
Some of the factors to be considered while installing a power plant are as follows: 1. Selection of Power System 2. Location of Plant 3. Building Layout 4. Selection of Prime Mover 5. Selection of Operating Conditions 6. Cost 7. Selection of Units. Factor # 1. Selection of Power System: The type of power plant to be installed depends upon [...]
This article throws light upon the top five non-conventional sources of energy. The sources are: 1. Solar Energy 2. Wind Energy 3. Ocean Energy 4. Geothermal Energy 5. Small Hydro-Energy. Non-Conventional Source # 1. Solar Energy: Utilisation of solar energy is of great importance to India, since it lies in a tropical climate region of the world where sunlight is [...]