Diesel Power Plant: Plant-Layout-Merits-And-Application/29466

Diesel Power Plant
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Schematic diagram of diesel power plant
In a diesel power plant, the diesel engine is used as the prime mover to drive an alternator. The
diesel (fuel oil) burns inside the engine and the products of this combustion acts as the working agent to
produce mechanical energy. The diesel engine drives an electric generator which converts the
mechanical energy into electrical energy.
Due to high cost of diesel, the diesel power plants are only used to produce small power. The
diesel power plants are used at such places where demand of power is less and sufficient quantity of
coal and water is not available. The diesel power plants are also used as standby sets for supplying
power to important points such as hospitals, cinema halls, telephone exchanges, etc.
It is noteworthy that the main difference between a diesel engine and a

steam turbine is that in the first case the chemical energy of combustion
is released inside the cylinder whereas in the second case the energy
developed during combustion of fuel is first transformed into steam
which in turn develops mechanical power in the turbine.
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Explanation sa pic:
It is the main components used in diesel electric power plant for

developing mechanical power. This mechanical power we use to run the
generator & produce electrical energy. For producing the electrical
energy, the diesel engine is mechanically coupled to generator. When
the diesel fuel burning inside the engine, its start to produce a
mechanical power. The combustion of diesel fuel produces increased
temperature & pressure inside the engine. Due to this pressure gases
are formed, this gas pushes the piston inside the diesel engine, and then
mechanical power is produced. With the use of this mechanical power
the shaft of diesel engine starts rotating.
Engine Fuel Supply System

Explanation sa pic:
It consists of Fuel Storage Tank, Fuel Filter or Strainer, Fuel Transfer

Pump, Day Tank, Heaters & Connecting Pipes. First up all with the help
of transportation facility available (road, rail etc.) the diesel fuel stored
in storage tank. Then this diesel fuel transfer to day tank, the function of
day tank is how much quantity of diesel required for 24 hours is store. If
the day tank is full or overflow occurs, then excessive diesel returned to
storage tank. The filter or strainer is used to purify diesel. With the help
of fuel transfer pump, the diesel is transfer to day tank.
Engine Air-Intake System
Explanation sa pic:
This System includes air filters, air tank, compressor & connecting pipes.
The air filters are used to supply the fresh air to diesel engine for the
purpose of combustion. Engine required fresh air because, if dust
particles in the air entered into the engine will cause disastrous effect to
valve, cylinder & pistons. The compressor or Supercharger is used to
increase pressure of the air supplied to the engine. This will help to
increase the output power.
Engine Cooling System

The Diesel Engine Cooling System Consist of coolant pumps, water cooling towers or spray pond,
water treatment or filtration plant & Connecting Pipe Works. The heat produced due to internal
combustion, drives the engine. But some parts of this heat raise the temperature of different parts of
the engine. High temperature may cause permanent damage to the machine.
Hence, it is essential to maintain the overall temperature of the engine to a tolerable level.
Cooling system of diesel power station does exactly so. The cooling system is required to carry heat from
diesel engine to keep its temperature within safe limits. The water pump circulates water to cylinder of
diesel engine to carry away the heat. The cooling tower is used for the same water reused. The cooling
system requires a water source, water pump and cooling towers. The pump circulates water through
cylinder and head jacket. The water takes away heat from the engine and it becomes hot. The hot water
is cooled by cooling towers and is re-circulated for cooling.
The cooling system can be classified into two types:
1. Open Cooling System: A Plant near the river may utilize the river water for cooling &
discharging again the hot water into river. This type of cooling system is known as open
cooling system.
2. Closed Cooling System: The Cooling Water is circulated again & again and only water
lost due to leakage, evaporation etc. is made up by taking make up water from supply
source.

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Diesel Power Plant

Schematic diagram of diesel power plant

It is noteworthy that the main difference between a diesel engine and a

It is the main components used in diesel electric power plant for

Engine Fuel Supply System

It consists of Fuel Storage Tank, Fuel Filter or Strainer, Fuel Transfer

Engine Air-Intake System

Engine Cooling System

The cooling system can be classified into two types:

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