Metering technology has evolved significantly over the past few years, from manual meter reading to automatic meter reading (AMR) and further to advanced metering infrastructure (AMI). AMI is a prerequisite for smart meters and the […]
The emerging scenario in the power generation segment calls for ramping up hydropower generation capacity like never before. Hydroelectric plants (HEPs) with a short start-up time are ideal for managing the intermittency of power supply […]
Coal-based plants emit dust of about 10 microns size on burning pulverised coal. Given its adverse environmental impact, particulate control equipment and technologies have been designed to remove particulates from the flue gas stream, preventing them from re-entering the […]
Coal is a key source for meeting India’s power requirement, contributing about 80 per cent to the total generation. Its position in the Indian power sector is most likely to remain strong in the coming […]
The coal-based thermal power sector is responsible for a significant share of industrial emissions in India. As per Centre for Science and Environment estimates, the coal-based power industry accounts for as much as 45 per […]
Water has several end-uses in a power plant. Since it has the highest specific heat rate amongst all fluids, water is ideal as a coolant for various processes. Besides, it is widely used in ash handling systems. With […]
Given coal’s dominance in the power generation segment in India, clean coal technologies (CCTs) hold a key position in the country’s sustainable energy security strategy. Reduction in environmental pollution caused by emissions and efficiency enhancement […]
The rising demand for power in India has been met increasingly through coal-based power, which accounts for 60 per cent of the country’s total installed capacity base of 320 GW (as of March 2017). The […]
Coal-based power generation is the mainstay of power generation in the country, accounting for over 75 per cent of the generation in 2015-16 (provisional). Amidst growing environmental concerns, it is essential to put in place […]
The hydropower segment in India has witnessed sluggish growth in the past few years. As of February 2017, its total installed capacity stood at 44,413.43 MW, representing only about 30 per cent of the country’s […]
Pumped storage plants (PSPs) are the most common energy storage systems across the world. As per estimates, there are over 270 PSPs across the globe with a total installed capacity of 127 GW as of […]
Power quality is increasingly becoming a key area of concern and is being widely regarded as a vital constituent of the well-developed power distribution segment. While issues associated with power quality are largely perceived as […]
Renovation and modernisation (R&M) of hydropower projects is a cost-effective way of bridging the gap between demand and supply of power. The life expectancy of a hydropower station depends largely on its service conditions. Normally, […]
Tunnelling for hydro projects, especially in the Himalayan region, has always been challenging. This is owing to the weak rock formation with a high ingress of water, which creates flowing ground conditions. In addition, it […]
The operations and maintenance (O&M) of hydropower plants is critical for meeting grid requirements, ensuring proper functionality and minimising downtime. Moreover, plants are required to be kept available for operation round the year, at least […]
The development of cross-border hydroelectric projects (HEPs) with the neighbouring countries has witnessed some momentum in the recent years. This is largely attributed to the huge hydropower potential in South Asia to meet the growing […]
While there are several factors that degrade the quality of power, two of the most critical are reactive power and harmonic distortions. When there is not enough reactive power, the voltage sags and it is […]
Power Line takes a look at the comparative performance of discoms based on two key parameters – the frequency of power cuts and the duration of power cuts during the past six months. Based on […]
While the country is witnessing an increase in power generation, the supply of power reaching end-consumers lags in quality. Poor power quality often results in outages and voltage fluctuations that damage equipment, thereby causing significant […]
Power quality (PQ) is a major concern for most end-users. The most vulnerable to power quality issues are industrial consumers since interruption in power supply results in equipment failure, production loss and negative impact on […]
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