MEASUREMENT OF PERFORMANCE OF THERMAL POWER PLANT USING PHYSICS TECHNIQUES AND IT’S IMPACT ON ENVIRONMENT IN ENERGY PHYSICS

Abstract

This study examined measurement of performance of thermal power plant which is possible through physics techniques. As gas turbine with a single shaft is also part of thermal power plant. The performance of an existing gas turbine can be predicted rather accurate by matching the characteristics of the compressor and the turbine coupled with a heat balance of the combustor. In order to make performance predictions one often has to rely on simplified models. The model chosen uses the principle of relating two operating conditions by applying simple laws of physics. A similar approach is presented in (Saravanamuttoo, Rogers et al, 2001).In Nigeria we have TPP as in Egbin power plc in Lagos, Calabar thermal power station etc. Impact on environment can occur during both construction and operation of a thermal power plant (TPP). During construction, impact are caused primarily during site preparation activities such as leveling, excavation, earth moving, de-watering, dredging and / or impounding streams and other water bodies, developing streams and other water bodies, developing areas for other purposes, vehicular movement and transportation and erection of equipment.