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Which of the following is the hydro-electrical power plant ?
Bhakra
Panki (Kanpur)
Singrauli
Badarpur
Bhakra
The Bhakra Dam project features a major hydroelectric power station located on the Sutlej River in India. It is a gravity dam that utilizes the potential energy of stored water to drive turbines for electricity generation, classifying it as a hydroelectric power plant.
The Bhakra Dam project features a major hydroelectric power station located on the Sutlej River in India. It is a gravity dam that utilizes the potential energy of stored water to drive turbines for electricity generation, classifying it as a hydroelectric power plant.
P=╬╖тЛЕ╧БтЛЕgтЛЕQтЛЕH тАФ Power output of a hydro-plant where ╬╖ is efficiency, ╧Б is water density, Q is discharge, and H is head.
Hydroelectric plants convert the potential energy of water stored at a higher elevation into kinetic energy as it flows through penstocks. This kinetic energy strikes the runner blades of a hydraulic turbine, causing rotation, which in turn drives the generator's rotor to produce electrical energy through electromagnetic induction.
Bhakra Nangal is one of the largest multipurpose river valley projects in India.
Hydroelectric plants provide base load or peaking power and are highly flexible for grid regulation.
Conventional thermal plants like Panki, Singrauli, and Badarpur utilize coal combustion.
Hydroelectric generation is a form of renewable energy with zero direct greenhouse gas emissions during operation.
Clean and renewable energy source
Rapid start-up time for grid synchronization
Long operational life compared to thermal plants
High initial capital investment
Environmental impact on local ecosystems and displacement
Dependent on rainfall and seasonal water availability
Grid stabilization through load frequency control
Peak load shaving in power distribution networks
| Feature | Hydroelectric (Bhakra) | Thermal (Panki/Singrauli/Badarpur) |
|---|---|---|
Generation Source | Gravitational potential energy of water | Chemical energy of coal combustion |
Panki, Singrauli, and Badarpur are well-known thermal power stations in India that rely on steam turbines powered by burning coal.
Bhakra Dam is located on the Sutlej river in Himachal Pradesh/Punjab border.
A is correct тАФ Bhakra is a major hydroelectric power plant that uses stored river water to generate electricity.
Always differentiate between thermal (coal-based) and hydro (water-based) plants in Indian power system questions, as geography often dictates the plant type in the options.